Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2024
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Mainstream Classroom Teachers and Overly Active, Distracted Students, Elizabeth I. Minney
A Causal-Comparative Study of the Difference in Student Academic Outcomes Among Elementary and Secondary Online Students Based on Parental Perceptions of Virtual Learning, Elizabeth Gordon Mondoux
Constructivism, Curiosity, and Metacognitive Bias in the Age of Google, Matthew Moore
Christian Graduates' Lived Experiences with Professional Moral Courage: A Transcendental Phenomenology, Jeffrey W. Moreira
Exploring the Connection Between Student Self-Efficacy and Student Success in a Prelicensure Nursing Programs: A Predictive Correlational Study, Leanne I. Moreira
A Phenomenological Study on Emerging Adults' Lived Experiences with Financial Technology, Tracey R. Morrison
Educator Experiences in Conflict Management with Parents of Students with Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study, Laura Lewis Mosby
Virtual Coaching, Self-Directed Learning, and the Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices: A Single Qualitative Case Study, Elisabeth Myers
Teacher's Experiences of the Response to Intervention Model Implementation in State-Ranked New Jersey Schools: A Qualitative Case Study, Kimberly Myers
Examining the Perspectives of General Education Teachers in Implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Support: A Qualitative Study, Kristina Nelsen
Challenges Faced By Adult Gifted Students Who Have Experienced Traumatic Brain Injury: A Phenomenological Study, Dawn M. Nessler
Experiences of Asian American Students in Non-STEM Fields: A Phenomenological Study, Diem Nguyen
Promoting Self-Advocacy Skills Development of Students with Disabilities Transitioning from Middle to High School, Tina L. Norris
Exploring the Post-Covid Lived Experiences of Parents of Middle School Children Who Continued Learning in Online Modality: A Phenomenological Study, Gladys Ode Williams
The Perceived Influence of Mathematics Anxiety on Self-Efficacy among Adult Learners at a Technical College in Georgia: A Phenomenological Study, George Asare Ofosu-Anim
The Lived Experiences of High School Humanities Teachers as They Utilize an LMS to Facilitate and Support Students' Learning: A Phenomenological Study, Jamie L. Onorato
School Ethnic-Racial Socialization and Educator Practices: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology Qualitative Study, Cyntrenna C. Palmer
Predicting Government Non-Manager Employees’ Creative Self-concept Based on Their Leaders’ Transformational Leadership Qualities, Steven R. Palmer
Addressing Professional Training and Teacher Retention at Urban Public Schools in Southeast Texas, Elaine Rene' Pangle
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of Early Childhood Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Ability to Provide Mental Health Supports in the Classroom to Preschool-aged Children, Stacie Linette Parham
Professional Development and Training for the Inclusion of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Pre-Kindergarten: A Phenomenological Study, Melinda K. Parsons- Shadid
Alternative Education Center Teachers' Experiences with Identifying Dyslexia Characteristics in Students: A Phenomenology, Natasha P. Peoples
The Experience of University Academics with Emergency Remote Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020: A Phenomenological Study, Judith M. Peterson
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Parents' Motivational Influence Behind Their Children's Screen Time Usage, Eric J. Phillips
The Lived Experiences of Parents Raising a Child with Albinism: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Quineesha D. Phillips
The Lived Experiences of African American Undergraduate Students with Formative and Summative Assessments at a Predominantly White Institution: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Virgil Clyde Phillips Jr.
First-Generation Doctoral Students, Impostorism, and Belonging: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Karen Sullivan Pore
An Investigation of the Personal and Professional Experiences of J-1 Teacher Exchange Visitors in a Rural School District in South Carolina: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Abigail Althea Ralph
An Exploratory Case Study of Student Grit with Educational Technology in Learning Environments, Crystal Rees
A Phenomenological Study Examining Lived Experiences of Persistent Non-Traditional Students with Learning Disabilities at Community College, Mary Elizabeth Regis
Work-based Learning Experiences and Students with Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Case Study, Jessy Logan Richard
Teacher Motivation and Student Behavioral Defiance: A Phenomenological Study, Gwendolyn Robinson
Understanding Their Journeys: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study on the Lived Experiences of Noncredit Homeless Students, Maureen C. Rubalcaba
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study on Teacher Self-Efficacy: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Teachers with Provisional Licensure While Working in the Classroom, Shawn Kristine Ruiz
The Lived Jiu-Jitsu Training Experiences of Law Enforcement Officers in Rural Central Texas: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Richard Odin Segovia
A Phenomenological Study on the Experiences of Secondary Teachers and Teacher Retention in Low-Income Schools, Kaila Morris Segres
A Phenomenological Study of the Self-Efficacy of Elementary Reading Specialists to Address the Mental Health Needs of Students, Virginia McKinney Shank
University Student Success in Graduation: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology of the “Aha” Moment, When a College Graduate Realized They Could Finish Their Degree, Justin M. Shannon
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experience of Parents Whose Child Has a Disability and Attends an Online School, M.K. Shires
Special Education Teachers' Experiences Addressing Mental Health Concerns in Students with Comorbid Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study, Alison L. Simmons
Bringing Effective Coaching to Scale: Experiences of Instructional Coaches in a Large-Scale Coaching Program: A Phenomenological Study, Kristen A. Skura
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Secondary Teachers' Rapid Implementation of New Instructional Technology during COVID-19 Pandemic, Caledon A. P. Smith
The Perceptions of Elementary Teachers in an Inclusive Classroom Environment Related to Their Teacher Preparatory Programs: A Phenomenological Study, Jevauwn D. Smith
A Phenomenological Study of Persistence for Black Women in Mathematics Doctoral Programs, Shushannah Marie Smith
The Persistence of African American Doctoral Students and Graduates From or In STEM Programs: A Transcendental Phenomenology Study, Tanisha Johnson Smith
A Phenomenological Study of Teacher Experiences Personalizing Learning in English Language Arts, Kristen N. Soper
The Culture of Innovation in Seminaries and Institutes of Religion: A Phenomenological Study, Griffin Dean Sorenson
The Experiences of Teachers Using Early Literacy Instruction Supporting ELL Students in a Low-Income School in Southern New Jersey: A Qualitative Study, Gia Sparacio Scarani
Alumni Perceptions of Formative Feedback During the Dissertation Process While Pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Biomedical Science at a Historically Black College and University: A Phenomenological Study, Shontell M.N. Stanford
A Phenomenological Study of Support to Develop Teacher Efficacy in State Funded Preschool Classrooms, Jennifer Stark
A Case Study on the Lived Experiences of Elementary Teachers Related to Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS), Dellphine Sterling
Teaching the Teachers: A Qualitative Case Study of First Year Schoolteachers, Matthew Thomas Stone
Performance Feedback Influence on Special Education Teacher Self-Efficacy, Margaret Stout
Early Childhood Educators' Training and Support for Addressing Challenging Behaviors of Students: A Phenomenological Study, Sonia Monica Sumner
The Predictive Relationship Between Teachers’ Knowledge of Dyslexia and Their Confidence in Supporting Students With Dyslexia, Jaimee Rachelle Szymanski
Addressing the Effects of Special Education Staff Burnout in Behavioral Placement Schools: A Case Study, Katherine Taylor
Leadership Experiences of Athletics Directors in Faith-Based Small College Departments: A Phenomenological Study, Michael Teague
Experiences of South Carolina Middle School Music Directors Teaching Multicultural Music in Performance Classes: A Multiple Case Study, Helen Bryan Terlizzi
Perceptions of Senior International Officers' Efforts Regarding the Acculturation of International Students in Higher Education: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Ann-Margaret J. Themistocleous
Experiences of Classroom Teachers in a Mastery-Based, Personalized Learning Environment: A Phenomenological Study, Scott Russell Thunstrom
The Predictive Relationship between Student Food-Insecurity and Basic Psychological Needs within College Students, Andrew Joel Tlucek
Perceptions of K-12 Public Administrators to Improve Self-Efficacy and Work Conditions for Special Education Teachers: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, William Troy Traylor
Executive Function and Stressed College Students: A Phenomenological Study to Inform Instructional Design, Donna-Maria Trewhella
Non-Black Students' Perceptions of Diversity and Inclusion at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Gary Aaron Tyler
What Did They Forget? Learning Loss of Rural Secondary Students Post-COVID: A Phenomenological Study, Tracey A. Wade
Early Childhood Education Teachers' Experiences with Implementing Play-Based Learning in the Classroom: A Phenomenological Study, Lori Lee Wagner
English as a Second Language Teacher Training in China: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Keithe Wall
A Qualitative Study Exploring Preservice Educators' Mindsets Regarding Training In Identifying Pre-Violence Indicator Patterns, Aaron Glenn Walp
Recruitment and Retention of Black Faculty Women in Higher Education: A Phenomenological Study, Gerald Keith Warmack
A Phenomenological Study of Resource Parents' Experiences Providing for the Educational Needs of Children with Adverse Childhood Experiences, Skyler Nicole Wells
A Phenomenological Study of the Educational Needs of Military-Connected Students Transitioning from Military Connected Schools to Non-Military Connected Schools, Dale John Wertman Jr.
Recommendations to Improve Social-Emotional Learning for Students with Disabilities at The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind in Virginia, Rebecca J. White
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Mentees Involved in a University Transfer Program in a Two-Year Technical College: A Qualitative Case Study, Jason Ray Whiteside
A Phenomenological Study of the Perceptions of Elementary Teachers of Social and Emotional Learning in a Title One School, Stephanie Whittenberg
The Predictive Relationship Between the Percentage of High School Students Experiencing Homelessness and On-Time Graduation, Michelle Lee Wiggs
The Experiences of Low-Income Students Focusing on an Online Learning Environment in Southwest Georgia: A Hermeneutical Phenomenology, Jayda M. Williams
Teachers’ Lived Experiences Nurturing the Development of Self-Regulated Learning to Address Academic Outcomes for High School Students with Low Reading Achievement: A Phenomenological Study, Kimberly Mazie Wilson
Weathering the Storm: A Phenomenological Study of K-12 Special Educator Resilience and Retention, Kimberly M. Wisinski
Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study on the Experiences of White Male Teachers in an Urban Secondary School, Bryce M. Woerner
Predicting Loneliness from Academic Performance of Public and Private High School Students: A Linear Regression Analysis, Jeffrey Scott Wolford
A Quantitative, Cause-Comparative Design Study of Teacher Self-Efficacy Based on Classroom Environment and Professional Development, Tiffany Cain Woodward
The Perceived Effects of Black Students' Involvement with Microcommunities on Academic Success at Predominantly White Intsitutions, Darryl D. Wright-Greene
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study on the Common Core State Standards Implementation and the Influence on Academic Motivation of Students in Middle School English Classes, Susan Diane Wright
