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Doctoral Dissertations

Submissions from 2024 2024

A Phenomenological Study Examining the Lived Experiences of Middle School Students Who Have Demonstrated Challenges in Math and Their Expectations to Improve Their Performance, Steven Duane Fencl

Differences in Special Education Teachers' Applied Behavior Analysis Scores: A Causal-Comparative Study, Delilah Mae Fernandez

Constructing a Transformative Methodology of Discipleship: A Qualitative Case Study of the African Strategic Discipleship Movement (ASDM), Anne Sylvia Meredith Frey

A Phenomenological Research on the Experiential Gains of Filipino Special Education Exchange Program Teachers, Madonna Gervacio Gamez-Catiis

California's Home-to-School Transportation Program Funding and Rising Transportation Costs Impact on K-12 Public Education Pupil Transportation: A Multiple Case Study of California K-12 Public Education Chief Business Officials, Jarrett L. Garife

Asynchronous Online Learning Motivation Experiences for Community College Degree-Seeking Non-Traditional Adult Learners: A Qualitative Study, Tomie L. Gartland

Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility Among Healthcare Students Related to Community Engagement and Service Learning: A Multiple Regression and Confirmatory Factor Analysis Study, Maryanne Koech Gathambo

Examining the Needs of Administrators, Teachers, and Professional Staff in an Elementary School Moving to Become a Trauma-Sensitive School: A Single Instrumental Case Study, Samantha Nicole George

Leveraging Signaling to Prevent Cognitive Disengagement in Virtual Middle School Students: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Mandira M. Gerrels

The Resilience and Contribution of Positive Veteran Teachers: A Phenomenological Study, Eric B. Gibson

Students with Learning Disabilities in a PostSecondary Education Setting: Identifying the Most Significant Supports, Daniella F. Giordano

Exploring Perceptions of School Climate at the Middle School Level Through the Implementation of a School-wide House System: A Case Study, Mallory Graham

A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Participation in Postsecondary Job Training Programs: A Qualitative Study, Jami Vickers Granberry

The Role of Adaptive Learning Programs in Secondary Mathematics: A Phenomenology Study, Shameka Sharae Gray

Virtual Versus Tangible Math Manipulatives: A Quasi-Experimental Study Comparing the Impact of Different Types on Mathematical Understanding, Haley L. Gullion

A Case Study Examining How Culture and Shared Leadership Practices Improve Literacy, Jennifer Gutierrez

Community College Professors' Experiences with Dual Credit High School Students: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Aldo Enrrique Guzman

Predicting Performance on a Social Studies Assessment: A Correlational Study, David G. Hamilton

Understanding How Public Elementary School Teachers' Trust Perceptions Affect Innovation in Educational Practice: A Multiple Case Study, Catherine Nichole Hampton

Motivational or Disheartening?: A Phenomenological Study on Black Doctoral-Level Support at Predominantly White Institutions, Morgan Harbison

The Impact of Experiential Learning on Perceived Learning and Self-Efficacy in Literacy for Elementary Education: A Quantitative, Causal-Comparative Study, Tabbetha B. Harrison

A Qualitative Study: Teacher Perceptions About How They Are Prepared to Teach Students with Multiple Learning Disabilities in an Inclusive Classroom Setting, Tondra E. Hart

Perceived Degree Value Amongst Two-Year Technical School Graduates, and Regional Employers: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Jonathan D. Hartwell

General Education and Special Education Teachers' Attitudes and Comfort Levels in Having Appropriate Conversations with Special Needs Students: A Causal-Comparative Study, Jessica Leah Hensley

Multicultural Education: A Phenomenological Study of How Elementary Teachers' Classroom Experiences Mirror the Knowledge and Skills Gained in Undergraduate Courses, Emily L. Hepner-Leffel

The Lived Experiences of Women in Higher Education Administrator Roles Through the Salary Negotiation Process at the Time of Hire: A Phenomenological Study, Nancy Kay Hernandez

A Case Study of the Perceived Pedagogical Strategies Used to Increase Student Motivation and Effective Technology Use in the Secondary Classroom, Adam Herring

A Phenomenological Study of Academic Advising Through the Lens of First-Year Community College Students, Allisha Hicks

Recommendations to Solve the Problem of Increased Referrals at the Escambia County Alternative School in Flomaton, Alabama, Ronda Hoffman

A Qualitative Phenomenological Study of the Perceptions of Teachers' Lived Experiences of the Connection Between Classroom Management and Teacher Attrition, Trisha Hofmann

A Dream Deferred: Black Girls and Student Discipline: Administrators' Perspective: A Case Study, Jacqueline E. Holland

The Affect of Diversity and Ethical Principles in Primary and Secondary Educational Leadership: A Hermeneutical Phenomenology Study, Charles P. Holloway Jr.

Instructional Design of Christian K-12 Homeschool Families in Central North Carolina: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Stephanie Banning Holmes

A Phenomenological Study on Teachers' Perspectives on Experiencing Burnout in Title I Rural Appalachian Schools Grades 4–9, Kara J. Howard

Pedagogical Development for Non-Degreed Career and Technical Education Adjunct Faculty: A Phenomenological Study, Robert M. Huffman

A Multi-Site Case Study Examing How IEP Teams Determine the Least Restrictive Placement for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Elementary School Level, Jennifer J. Hull

A Causal Comparison Study of Social-Emotional Learning at Private Elementary and Middle Schools With and Without Restorative Practices After Covid-19, Jai'Eisha Huntley

Overcoming Barriers to Persistence: A Single-Case Study of Student Veterans in Higher Education, Janet G. Hupel

A Qualitative Study to Understand the Experiences of Teachers Transitioning from Teacher Preparation Programs to a Title I Classroom, Kattie Hurst

Educators’ Perceptions of Exclusionary Discipline for Students with Disabilities in a Manifestation Determination Review: A Case Study, Jenell R. Huska

Lateral Entry Secondary Career and Technical Education Teachers' Perception of Teacher Self-Efficacy: A Phenomenological Study, Chunnisee T. Jackson

The Lived Experiences of In-Service Teachers' Perceptions of Culturally Responsive Education: A Hermenuetical Phenomenology, Joshua J. Jackson

Physical Aggression and Self-Injurious Behaviors Towards Self or Others by Non-verbal/Minimally Verbal Secondary Special Education Students with Autism in a Self-Contained Classroom: A Qualitative Case Study, Rodney Keith Jackson

A Phenomenological Study of Special Education Teacher Self-Efficacy for English Learner Instruction, Emilie Louise Jacumin-Simmons

Recommendations for Solving the Problem of Low Teacher Retention for Houston Independent School District in Houston, Texas, Jordyn L. Jarrett

Exploring Teachers' Perception and Use of Whole Brain Teaching: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Tiffany Amber Jay-Claycomb

A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of a Blended Learning Community Designed to Encourage Biblical Literacy, Discipleship, and Formation of a Biblical Worldview in Members of a Local Church, Denise O. Johnson

A Phenomenological Study of Teachers' Experiences with Vocabulary Instruction for Middle School Students Who Are Economically Disadvantaged, Kerri Johnson

Investigating the Experiences of Educative Mentors of Novice Educators in K-12 Schools: A Qualitative, Phenomenological Study, Kaitlyn Johnston

Trust Building Within the Instructional Coaching Process: An Existential Phenomenological Study, Brandi R.M. Jones

Examining the Impact of Special Education Teacher Attrition on Student Performance: A Causal-Comparative Study, Kiandra Dane Jones

Experiences of Educators with Libraries and Educational Technology to Close the Literacy Gap: A Phenomenological Study, Pamela Madina Jones

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Educators and Service Providers in the Identification Process of Minority Students for Special Education in East Tennessee Elementary Schools, Paula R. Jones

A Phenomenological Exploration of the Lived Experiences of Leaders at North Carolina Community Colleges When Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives on Campus, Trina J. Jones

The Affects of Compassion Fatigue on Inner-City High School Educators: A Qualitative Study, Darren Jordan

Understanding the Silos of Assessment, Strategic Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Their Relationships to Accreditation, Dana Marie Juenemann

Identifying Effective Leadership Styles Among Winning College Head Football Coaches: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Valin Kattoula

A Transcendetal Phenomenology on Parents’ Motivational Beliefs Towards Involvement in Their Children's Education: The Lived Experiences of Parents Whose Children Have Attended a Kinder Through Fifth Grade Foreign Language Immersion Program, Kate Marie Kempen

Simulation and Self-Efficacy in the Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist: A Quantitative, Causal-Comparative Study, Joseph Craig Kiesznowski

Understanding the Lived Experiences of Military-Connected Students Transitioning from the Military Way of Life to Higher Education: A Qualitative Study, Earnest Kincade

Basic Needs Fulfillment and Course Completion Rates for Online University Students with Disabilities: A Quantitative, Non-Experimental, Causal-Comparative Study, Ashleigh M. King

The Essence of Christian Paideia for Career Classical Christian Educators: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Binnie J. King

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study on First-Generation Native Hawaiian College Students' Persistence in Online Courses, Nikki K. Kinoshita

Recommendations to Improve the Practice of Incorporating Emotional Intelligence Instructional Strategies Within the Marine Corps University Professional Military Education Continuum, Sarah Kirkland

The Influence of Teacher Exhaustion on Attrition Involving Primary Teachers: A Qualitative Study, Carson Kleinknecht

Journey To Becoming a Superintendent In New York: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jeremy R. Koch

Secondary Teacher Burnout: Student Smartphone and Social Media Use in the Classroom: A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Study, Joseph Ryan Koelle

Exploring Differences in Perceived Learning for Students in Online Versus Face-to-Face Collegiate Pilot Ground Schools: A Quantitative Causal-Comparative Study, Christopher Komsa

Empowerment and Advocacy Culture within Higher Education for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Case Study, Rachel R. Kovach

Predictive Correlation Between Leader Self-Efficacy, Emotional Intelligence, Years of Experience, and Transformational Leadership of Physician Assistant Program Directors, Violet A. Kulo

Retention of Predominantly Nontraditional Students: A Phenomenological Study of Distance Education Classes in a Local Community College, Corina Langford

Exploring Workplace Relationships and Retention Among Generation Z Teachers: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Kimberly Lawhorn

Exploring Time Management Decisions on Persistence Among Non-traditional Learners: A Phenomenological Study in Online Learning, James Dale Lawrence

Representation Matters: The Importance of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Students Identifying with Academic Advisors, Temeshia N. Lemons

The Unprecedented Stressors of Early Childhood Educators During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Restoration: A Case Study, Ida Mae Lewis

Cocurricular Activities as Contributors to the Development of Intercultural Competence in Undergraduate Non-Nursing Allied Health Students: A Causal-Comparative Study, Tanya Lewis

Investigating the Effects of Social and Emotional Learning on Career and Technical Education Students' Career Readiness Certification, Helen K. Linkous

Teacher Experience with AI in Middle School Education: A Qualitative Research Study, Aimee Lintner

Lived Experiences of Special Education Co-Teachers with High-Leverage Instructional Practices at Secondary Title I Campus: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Aaron M. Logan

The Lived Experiences of Undergraduate Students' Use of Social Media and How it Relates to Their Perceived Happiness: A Phenomenological Study, William R. Longwell

The Lived Expereinces of Immigrant Families Who Have a Child With a Disability: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Korin Lopez

Qualitative Transcendental Phenomenological Study of High Attrition Rates of Special Education Teachers Working with Students Who Have Severe Disabilities or Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Cara Jo Lord

Exploring the Lived Experiences of Secondary School Teachers Regarding Student Motivation Strategies: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Insight, Lakeita Lewis Lyles

A Phenomenological Study of the Teacher Leader Experience, Leslie Magnanti

Inclusive Classroom Setting for High School Students with Emotional Behavior Disorders: A Phenomenological Study of Educators' Experiences, Marvin Marshall

Understanding the Lived Experiences of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families: A Phenomenological Study of Transition Planning and Post-Graduation Outcomes, Tamara Martinez-Fernandez

STEM Smart Goal Planning for Elementary Educators in Rural North Texas: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Katherine Marie McCandless

A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Nontraditional Students Enrolled Exclusively in an Online Asynchronous Environment at a United States-Based Institution of Higher Education, Amy L. McCann

A Phenomenological Study of the Teaching Motivation for Teachers of Color in Predominantly White Schools, Jennifer Lynn McConnell

Examining the Lived Experiences of Educators Using Different Levels of Support for Teaching Math to Students with Learning Disabilities in Math Computation and Problem-Solving for Teachers at Public Cyber Charter High Schools in the Northeastern United States: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, LeeAnn E. McCullough

Pedagogical Disruptive Innovations and Positive Deviance During Covid-19 Mandatory School Closures: A Case Study Of Public-School Teachers in San Juan County, New Mexico, David R. McGee

The Perceptions of Principals, English Language Arts Teachers, and Librarians Regarding the Role of School Librarians in Their Schools Being Identified as National Blue Ribbon Award Winning Exemplary Achievement Gap-Closing Schools: A Qualitative Case Study, Beth McGuire

Speech-Language Pathologists’ Perceptions of a Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology: A Phenomenological Study, Dawn McKee

Teacher Observations on the Success of Hard-of-Hearing Students in the Middle School Mathematics Classroom: A Case Study, Hannah Abbott McPherson

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Factors That Contribute to First-Generation Minority College Students' Motivation in Bachelor's Degree Attainment, Garry Anthony Mebane

A Causal-Comparative Study of Reading Motivation and Reading Achievement in Middle School Special Education Students of Black, Hispanic, and White Descent, Anisha L. Mendez

Understanding Faculty Perception of Completely Asynchronous and Synchronous Online Education on Student Retention at Community Colleges in Western Pennsylvania: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of the Faculty Online Education Experience, Sally A. Mercer

Exploring Perceptions of Lived Experiences of Nursing Program Students with Grant Funding Investment in a Community College, Brian Richard Michel

Caregiver and Professional Experiences with Social-emotional Leaning in the Classroom for Young Children with Inherited Bleeding Disorders: A Phenomenological Study, Christy L. Miller

An Examination of the Influences of Critical Thinking Tasks on Mathematics Instruction: A Qualitative Study, Glen E. Miller