Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2018
The Relationship of the Well-being of Adults with and without Dyslexia: A Causal-Comparative Study, Ashleigh L. Anderson
Student Perceptions and Student Achievement in a Higher Education Partially Flipped Classroom, Katrina Atkins
High School Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy: Traditional Teaching vs. Teaching With a Learning Management System, Kelly Yolanda Backenstoe
A Case Study Comparison of Novice and Veteran Middle School Teachers' Perceptions of Job Satisfaction, James Mitchell Bailey Jr
A Collective Case Study of Economically Disadvantaged High Achieving Minority Schools, Stefanie Barnes
Investigating the Impact of Differentiated Instruction on Soldier Training, Sara Rebecca Baumgarten
A Case Study to Understand Global Awareness Among a Christian Homeschooling Group, Bobo Beck
The Power of Transformation: A Grounded Theory Study of Cultivating Teacher Growth Mindset towards Student Intelligence, Judith Bethge
Intentional Practices of Christian Schools for Spiritual Formation of Third-and Fourth-Grade Students: A Multiple Case Study, Angie Blount
Students' Spiritual Integration into Bible Colleges: A Grounded Theory Study, Brett Blount
Characteristics Necessary for Teacher Success in a Classroom for Students with Emotional Disabilities, Cheryl Bowers
A Job Embeddedness Comparison of Professors Based on Employment Status and Type, Jeremy Todd Bowser
A Phenomenological Study of the Impact of High School Student Spirituality on Transition Decision Making, Sandra Brady
Secondary Teachers' Perceptions and Self-Efficacy Regarding Technology Integration: A Phenomenological Study, Christopher Brantley
The Differences between Principal and Teacher Perceptions of Professional Learning Communities in California Schools, Michael Brown
Evaluating a Reading Response to Intervention Model: A Case Study of Elementary Educators, Jeremy Brumfield
Achievement of Catholic High School Students Involved in a One-to-One Laptop Initiative Program, Matthew J. Buckley
The Relationship between Epistemological Beliefs and Attitudes towards Science of Undergraduate Elementary Education Majors, Renae Reimer Bullock
The Impact of Teachers with Differing Levels of Degree Attainment on Student Performance in Mathematics, Marie Call
Understanding the Experiences of Middle School Social Studies Teachers Creating Personalized Learning Classrooms: A Phenomenological Study, Robert Lee Carlyle III
A Case Study of a Christian Alternative School, Dianne Carniol
The Effects of Perceived Learning on Open Sourced Classrooms within the Community Colleges in the Southeastern Region of the United States, Amanda Carpenter-Horning
¿Esto Funciona?: Studying the Influences of Peer Tutoring on Student Performance in the Spanish Language-learning Process, Alisha Castaneda
Perceptions of Community College of the Air Force Graduates Regarding the Degree's Influence on Employability: A Case Study, Kimberly Castillo
Novice Elementary Teachers’ Experiences with Preparedness to Teach Mathematics: A Phenomenological Study, Ashleigh Rose Chaves
The Impact of Traditional and Departmentalized Classroom Instructional Settings on Fifth Grade Students' Reading Achievement, Shakera Chennis
The Effects of School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention Supports on Students with Emotional Behavior Disorders in Elementary Schools, Marva Clarke Howard
Relationship Between Authentic Happiness and Servant Leadership in a Midwestern State, Michelle Lynn Clemons
The Relationship Between Parental Expectations and Post-secondary Choices of High School Seniors, Katherine Clophus
Secondary School Principals' Perceptions of Inclusion for Students with Autism: A Causal-Comparative Study, Jason Brent Conaway
Parental Involvement: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Perspectives of Parents, Teachers, Students and Community Leaders in a Rural Community, Donna W. Connell
The Impact of Online Homework, Time on Homework, Gender, and Metacognition in Improving Student Achievement in Undergraduate Biology Courses, Donald Bishop Cook Jr
Digital Game-Based Learning and the Mathematics Achievement of Gifted Students, Lynette Cooper
The Effect of Digital Tablets' Applications on Reading Achievement of First Graders in Two Private Schools, Sean Corcoran
Distance Learning and the Non-Native English Speaker: A Correlational Study, Cristina Cottom
A Causal-Comparative Analysis of Performance-Based Music Classes and ACT Scores, Russell Courson
Comparing Active Duty and Transitional Military Veteran Students' Evaluation of Online Distance Higher Education Learning Environments, Sherry Crissman
Scheduling of Recess before Mathematics and Third Grade Students' Mathematical Achievement in Virginia: A Causal Comparative Study, Sarah Danaher
Understanding High School Students' Motivation and Amotivation to Read in and Outside of School: A Phenomenology, Matthew Deibler
Predicting Student Retention Using Scholarship and Grant Aid, William Dixon
A Multiple Case Study Examining Instructional Coaching and Reflective Practices through Video-Based Feedback Systems, Dennis Dotterer
A Quantitative Study of School Leadership Style Based on Gender, Jeffrey A. Dufour
The Relationship between College Student Attitudes towards Online Learning Based on Reading Self-Efficacy, Ethnicity, and Age, Felecia Edwards
Returning to Class: A Phenomenology of Former High School Dropouts' Pursuit of Higher Learning, Sean Englert
School Suspension and Academic Achievement for Tenth and Eleventh Grade Male Students: A Correlational Study, Dante' L. Ferguson Sr
A Qualitative Phenomenology of Christian Middle School Implementation of Inquiry-Based Science Instruction, Patricia Ferrin
A Case Study of the Stakeholders' Perception of the Effectiveness of a South Carolina District Mentorship Program, Donna Floyd
Investigating the Relationship Between Students' Religiosity and Their Sense of Community in Online Courses, Stephanie Ziglar Furey
High Academic Achievement for Adolescents in Blended and Stepfamilies: A Heuristic Inquiry, Vernette Gilbreath
The Impact of Computer-based Programs on Middle School Math Achievement, Kenyatta Gilmore
Delayed Enrollment: Analysis of the Economic Effects, Darline Glaus
Middle School Apathy: A Phenomenological Study from Students' Perspective, Debra Graves
Breaking the Silence: A Phenomenological Study of Introverted Undergraduate Students' Experiences in the Active Learning English Classroom, Richard Lee Green
The Relationship between Mobile Learning and Academic Achievement in a Community College System Online Environment, Daniel Grenier
Using Assessment Feedback for Motivation Among Early Adolescents: A Grounded Theory Study, Nichole L. Griffin
The Relationship between English Language Proficiency and Academic Achievement for English Language Learners, Laura Grisso
Differences between Physical vs. Non-Physical Activity Rewards on the Behavior of K-8 Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, John Trevor Guerra
The Lived Experiences of Secondary School Parents in Raising Responsible Digital Citizens in a One-to-One Learning Environment, Gabriel Guven
Forensic Science Course Student Efficacy, Task Value, and Sense of Community: Comparing Traditional and Virtual Classroom Designs, Jennifer Lynn Hall-Rivera
A Correlational Study of Teacher Burnout in Elementary Schools in Georgia, Kimberly A. Hancock
The Effect of Undergraduate Biology Research Experiences and Mentoring Structures on Student Self-Efficacy, Kyle Harris
Satisfaction of Nontraditional Students in Health Sciences: A Causal Comparison Study Investigating Institutional Effectiveness, Erica Harrison
An Examination of Concussion Understanding Among Parents of High School Female Student Athletes, Kelly Hartley
Teacher Perceptions on the Use of Technology with English Language Learners, Holly Harvil
The Relationship Of Community College Staff's Job Satisfaction To Administration's Leadership Style: A Correlational Study, Darla Sue Harwell
A Correlational Study of Teacher Practice versus Belief, Christopher A. Heery
A Causal-Comparative Study of Student Teachers' Skill in Classroom and Behavior Management, Laura Heitritter
The Effect of Animated Self-Concept Videos on Hispanic Fifth-Grade Students Self-Concept, Richard Hill
Integration of Doctoral Students in Distance Programs: An Instrument Validation Study of Educational Doctorate Students, Joseph Holmes
The Relationship between Well-Being and Technology among Senior Citizens in Indiana, Treg Hopkins
A Correlational Study of 5th Students' Handwriting Legibility and Scores on Writing Samples in a Northwest Georgia School, Julia Houston
Persistence and Superintendents: A Phenomenological Study, Katherine Hamilton Howard
The Impact of Cyber-bullying on Adolescents' Georgia Milestones Scores, Sy Hudson
A Phenomenological Study of K-12 School Campus Administrators' Experiences Sustaining Professional Learning Communities, Brandy Huguet
Understanding Video-Reflective Practices of Veteran Teachers: A Collective Case Study, Kasey Hutchinson
Experiencing Success: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology of Successful Remedial Mathematics Students, Kyle Ireland
An Examination of the Impact of Early Intervention on High School Dropout Rates, Kenton Johnson
The Relationship between Student Teacher Performance and Social Studies Test Performance, Christopher Jones
The Effects of Social-Connectedness and Self-Esteem on the Resiliency of Homeschool Students, Nicole Jones
Teachers’ Perceptions of Effective Student Support Systems by Availability of Student Support Facilitators, Marsha Joyce-Tatum
The Impact of Khan Academy Math Remediation on Ninth Grade Student Achievement, Sandra Kelly
School Administrators' Leadership Styles, Gender, and Perceived Self-Efficacy in Suburban Virginia: A Multiple Regression, Nary Esther Kitson
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Teachers’ Experiences with Academic Parental Involvement at Denied-Accreditation Elementary Schools in Virginia: A Phenomenological Study, Allison Knappenberger
