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Doctoral Dissertations

Submissions from 2025 2025

Exploring the Fusion of Technological Innovation and Education Among Higher Education Faculty Leaders in Distance Learning Programs: A Phenomenological Study, Jimmy Alexander Gomez

Intrinsic Case Study on Parents’ Perspectives in Collaboration With Professionals on Transition Services, Chanda Datijan Gonzales

Effects of Domestic Violence on Third-Grade Students' Academic and Behavioral Performance, Leah N. Gordone

Mental Illness in African American Women: A Transcendental Phenomenology on Self-Efficacy and the Treatment-Seeking Behavior of Secondary and Post-Secondary Educators, Sasha N. Gordon

Researching Research Leaders: A Qualitative, Phenomenological, Transcendental Study of University Institutional Official Relations with Stakeholders Using the Competing Values Framework, Sara Grano

A Phenomenological Study Examining Self-Efficacy Experiences of Urban Elementary Teachers Teaching Remotely During a Pandemic, Brandi L. Gray

The Perception of Educational Leadership on Policies Impacting Equity and Access in Advanced Placement Programming for Diverse Student Learners: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Lindsey Greear

Leading Through Critical Incidents: A Phenomenological Study of K–12 School Leaders’ Responses to Critical Incidents, Terry-Ann Griffin

Subject Area Teachers' Perceptions of the Influence of Reading Instruction on Middle School Reading Skill Development: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Rachel Guiel

Exploring the Lived Experiences of African American Professors in Predominantly White Universities in the Southern United States: A Phenomenological Research Design, Jeniaka Spencer Hames

Faculty Experiences With Evaluation Practices Within a Community College, Janie Dobbins Hamrick

Grading of Discussion Boards in Asynchronous Higher Education Courses and Its Effect on Social Presence: A Causal-Comparative Study, Heather Ann Hanson

Data Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Morgan V. Harrell

Recommendations to Solve the Problem of High Numbers of Students Moving Through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Tiers 2 and 3 at Cherokee Ridge Elementary School in Georgia, Staci D. Harris

Exploring the Administrator's Role in Regulating Personal Devices in the Classroom: A Qualitative Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Hope Faith Heard

Navigating Legal Constraints: A Phenomenological Study on Black Educators’ Experiences with Integrating Race-Related Topics in K-12 Education in North Central Texas, Christa H. Hicks

The Lived Experiences of School Administrators Addressing School Violence Prevention Strategies and Safety Policies in Tennessee: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Trinka Hicks

Understanding Educators' Experiences Facilitating the Psychological Needs of Twice-Exceptional Learners: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jennifer L. Hill

Defining Moral Injury: A Delphi Study for a Comprehensive and Consensus-Based Definition, Darius J. Holland

A Phenomenological Study Exploring Teacher-Student Relationships for Students with Moderate To Severe Disabilities, Karen N. Holland

A Phenomenological Study of Transition Services and Self-Advocacy for the Visually Impaired, Catherine S. Holloway

A Predictive Correlational Design Study to Explore Secondary Student Self-Efficacy and School Refusal, Danielle L. Holmes

Educational Leaders' Developmental Support of Medical Learners: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Timothy Horeczko

The Differences in Emotional Intelligence Within Schools That Have Adopted Glasser’s Choice Theory: A Causal-Comparative Analysis, Leaja Hartman Horne

Not Feeling The Skin I Am In: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study On The Importance Of Belonging For Black Undergraduate Females At PWIs, Sheila Marie Hudson

On a Wing and a Prayer: A Phenomenological Study of High School Teachers' Experiences Teaching ELL Students, Malerie Rene Huguley

Understanding the Essence of The Experience: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Students' Engagement with Gamification in Higher Education Asynchronous Courses, Pamela L. Huntington

A Phenomenological Study of Teachers’ Perspectives on Social-Emotional Learning as a Tool for Mitigating Poverty, Violence, and Trauma in Urban High Schools of West Tennessee, Schevonda G. Hunt

Exploring How Collaboration Between General and Special Education Teachers Affects Self-Efficacy when Teaching Students Diagnosed with Emotional Disabilities in the Inclusive Classroom: A Qualitative Case Study, Liza K. Hyde

Exploring the Lived Experiences of Secondary School Leaders Disciplining Black Students with Disabilities: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Conteous Arlene Hyman

The Effects of Personalized Learning on High School English Language Arts Students' Self-Perceived College and Career Readiness: A Phenomenological Study, Erica Hyneman

Cultivating Advanced Education for Christian Faculty in Higher Education Institutions: A Phenomenological Study, Gary D. Hyrne

Male Post-Secondary Students’ Experiences With Social Isolation Enrolled in Online Classes: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Patrick Ide

Exploring Educators’ Perception of The Influence of Social And Emotional Learning Interventions On High School Mathematics: A Case Study, Imaga Eke Idika

Diversity Matters in Public Education: A Phenomenological Study, Monique A. Jackson

Exploring Teachers’ Experiences With Augmented Reality (Ar) Implementation: A Phenomenological Study, Sulaimon Aremu Jimoh

A Predictive Correlational Study of the Relationship Between International School Teachers’ Interest, Self-Efficacy, and Attitudes and Their Use of Differentiated Instruction, Abigail H. Johnson

A Phenomenological Study Examining the Experiences of Instructors Who Teach Undergraduate Students with Disabilities, Nakiya Jones

Immersive Insights: A Phenomenological Lens To Unveil The Lived Experiences Of Educators In Virtual Reality-Based Professional Development: A Phenomenological Study, Manjeet Kaur

Predicting School Culture from Teacher Experience and Funding: A Predictive Correlational Study, Bailey D. Keller

Impact of Gamified eLearning on Learning Outcomes for Municipal Employees Aged 50 and Over in Ontario, Canada: An Experimental Study, Cristin Ann Keller

A Phenomenological Study of African American Males in Education Doctoral Programs, Byron L. Kelly

Mathematics Self-Efficacy and Achievement Among Elementary Students who Participate in Extended Day Mathematics Programs: A Causal Comparative Study, Maria V. Kerr

Remote Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study Applying the Jobs Demands-Resource, Jasser Jacob Khalifeh

Examining Credit Loss Faced by Military-Connected Students: A Causal Comparison Based on High School Mobility and Resilience Factors, Jamie Alicia Cannon Klink

College Student Experiences in a Creative Writing Extracurricular: A Phenomenological Study, Jacqueline D. Kunkel

Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Impact Digital Consumption Has On Adolescent Cognitive And Behavioral Abilities: A Case Study, Latisha Lambert

A Phenomenological Study of Overcoming School Experiences of Disability-Related Stigma to Gain Competitive Employment for Individuals with Learning Disabilities, Katherine Lamont

Educators' Perceptions of the Redesign of the Virginia Alternative Assessment Program for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: A Qualitative Case Study, Nicola Leonie Larmond

Bridging the Gap: A Phenomenology on Social Work Faculty Leaders' Insights on Transactional Distance in Online Courses, Rachel A. Lathrop

Barriers To Online Education: A Qualitative Study of First-Generation Online Community College Students and the Barriers They Face, Caleb D. Leal

Poverty and Education: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Qualitative Study on Student–Teacher Relationships, Anthony J. Lee Jr.

Exploring Teachers' Experiences Developing Adaptive Learning Systems with High-Stakes Testing Requirements: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Brian J. Le Fevre

Learning Management Systems Special Needs Support in K-12 Schools: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Eric Ryan Levels

Extended Reality Technology & the Integration of the Paramedic Academic Learning Disability Student into Inclusive Learning Platforms: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Kathleen A. Limber

Investigating the Retention and Persistence of Black Undergraduate Students at HBCUs and PWIs: A Multiple Case Study, Tamika L. Lindsay

A Quantitative Causal-Comparative Study of the Effect of Differing Levels and Years of Experience on Christian Teachers’ Instructional Differentiation Scores, Audra Callahan Locklear

Student Perspective of Motivation and Success in Online Learning, Jonathan Samuel Long

A Case Study on Successful Post Secondary Transition for Individuals with Disabilities, Junie Louis-Jean

A Qualitative Study: The Classroom Experiences for Teachers Integrating STEM at Title I Primary Schools, Cynthia LaVerne Lundy

The Lived Experiences of Elementary Teachers' Use of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and Social-Emotional Learning With Emotionally Disturbed and Behaviorally Challenged Students: A Phenomenological Study, Chandra Yvette Madden

The Functionality of Special Education Inclusion: A Phenomenological Study of Teachers' Perceptions of Inclusion, Collaboration, and Co-Teaching, Steven Andre Madden

A Transcendental Phenomenology: The Lived Experience and Descriptions of Teacher Motivation – The Essence of Economic and Occupational Satisfaction, Kyler Andrew Mahar

A Phenomenological Study of the Role of Noncognitive Abilities Related to Resilience in Homeschooled Students Managing the Transition to College, Adele Elena Malavé

Ethical Considerations in Instructional Design Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence: A Phenomenological Inquiry, Billy Malone

Generational Divide: Exploring Instructional Designers' Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence in the Instructional Design Process, Cynthia R. Malone

Preservice Teacher Preparedness to Teach in the Inclusive Classroom Setting: A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Study, Jessica Malter

Teachers' Lived Experiences of Work Intensification in a New Jersey High School, John Joseph Manning

Exploring Secondary Educators’ Experiences of Implementing Linguistic-Based Mathematics Instruction for English Language Learners: A Phenomenological Study, Adrian Pearce Martin

A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Principals on the Impact Social and Emotional Learning Has on Student Academic Performance, Angela Mastantuono

Developing Healthy Relationships: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of Twice-Exceptional Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autumn B. Matthews

Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Diagnosis of Emotional Disturbance, Kimberly Ginelle Mayfield

The Lived Self-Care Experiences of Parents of Children with Severe Intellectual Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study, Karen Nadine May

A Quasi-Experimental Non-Equivalent Control Group Study of the Efficacy of an Academic Habits Course on Middle School Students’ Executive Function, Leslie Anne M McCoy

Teachers' Experiences Implementing Reading Comprehension Strategies with Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Phenomenology Study, Melissa Katherine McDermott

Believe To Achieve–The Impact of Educator Efficacy on Instructional Effectiveness with African American Students: A Qualitative Study, Katie McDonough Breth

Uncovering the Essence of Teachers’ Influence on High School Mathematics Instruction in the Northern United States School Districts: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jim McHenn

Predicting Success on the National Physical Therapy Examination for Graduates of a Physical Therapist Assistant Program: A Correlational, Logistic Regression Study, Wendy Renee Powers McNall

Secondary Teacher Burnout: A Phenomenology Study of the Lived Experiences of Increased Teacher Workload, Cristina Marie Meador

A Phenomenological Inquiry Exploring the Perception of Self-Efficacy amongst Colorado High School English Teachers Incorporating Classroom Technology Use, Barbara Miguelgorry

Exploring Job Demands and Resources of Special Education Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study, LaQuinta Nicole Minor

Predicting Parental Satisfaction from School Level and Parental Demographics for Private Christian K-12 Schools in the Southeast United States, William J. Monts

Examining Literacy Habits, Reading Attitudes, and Literacy Perceptions of College-Educated Black Men: A Case Study, Turkesshia D. Moore

Acculturative Stress Among Immigrant High School Graduates in North Carolina: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Caren P. Morgan

A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study Exploring Transition Planning for High School Seniors With an Individualized Education Program. Are We Doing Enough?, Chrystal A P Morgan

How Rural Public Middle School Teachers Describe the Influence of Artificial Intelligence Integration on Their Workload Management: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Courtnee R. Morris

Educator Self-Efficacy in Implementing College Readiness Curriculum for English Language Learners: A Qualitative Hermeneutical Phenomenology, Emily Rose Munevar

Science Unleashed: The Influence of Science Content Implementation Within Learning Management Systems, D'Aieriean Murray

Examining the Nexus of School Leadership and Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study, Melvina A. Murray

African–American Faculty Retention at Community Colleges: A Phenomenological Study, Wontae Javar Neal

The Impact of Psychological Well-being, Gratitude, and Self-efficacy on Resiliency in High School Students: A Predictive Correlational Study, Jennifer Nevard-Blanco

Exploring the Role of Teacher-Student Relationships in Inclusive Classrooms from the Lived Experiences of High School Graduates with Disabilities, Mary D. Newman

Exploring Elementary Mathematics Teachers’ Use of Learning Analytics for Educating Black and Hispanic Students in Low Socioeconomic Schools: A Multiple-Case Study, Eboni Nichols

Exploring Academic Motivation in Students with Intellectual Disabilities Through the Experiences of Teachers: A Phenomenological Study, Brett Franz O'Brien

The Lived Experiences of Teachers Who Implement Behavioral Interventions to Support Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Inclusive Classrooms: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Kelly O'Quinn

Predicting Georgia Professional Standards Commission Instructional Technology Certification: A Quantitative Predictive-Correlational Study of Georgia School Librarians’ Technology Self-Efficacy and Anxiety Levels, Ashley Osby

A Predictive Correlational Study of the Number of Edtech Tools in Graduate Online Courses and Student Gender on Student Engagement, Chikezie Ebubechukwu Ozuzu

Low Levels of Self-Efficacy and Its Perceived Impact on Nontraditional Community College Students' Academic Performance, William McKinley Pace III

Teachers' Experiences Implementing Reading Interventions in Middle Schools: Phenomenology Study, Tammy J. Padalino

Teacher Burnout in Education: A Phenomenological Study on the Mediating Role of Psychological Safety Through Organizational Leadership, Darin G. Palmer