Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2025
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
A Phenomenological Study: The Lived Experiences of Social Studies Teachers’ Perceptions of Building Rapport To Enhance Classroom Management, Jesse Darren Newcomer
Exploring Academic Motivation in Students with Intellectual Disabilities Through the Experiences of Teachers: A Phenomenological Study, Brett Franz O'Brien
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
The Decision-Making Process in Student Conduct: A Qualitative Study, Kupenda Palmer
Evaluating the Influence of Self-Determination in Secondary Writing Instruction on Post-Secondary Academic Success, Mary A. Peach Partridge
Managing Inclusive Classrooms in Michigan Schools: A Collective Case Study, Realite Peebles
Stressors Causing Career And Technical Education Teachers To Experience Burnout: Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Christina C. Perez
Teacher Preparation: A Multiple Case Study, Faith Mary Oluwatobi Peter
The Perception of the Quality of K-12 Education Through the Lens of Black Male Students: A Phenomenological Study, Roylin Petties III
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Elementary Educators’ Implementation of Grade Level Expectations to Students With Disabilities, Clinetta Monique Pierre
Exploring Higher Education Faculty Experiences with Artificial Intelligence: A Case Study, Keisha Pierre-Stephen
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of Understanding Charter School Teachers’ Experiences with Increasing Expectations of Students’ Learning Outcomes and Attrition Rate, Pamella Pauline Pindling
Exploring the Influence of Servant Leadership Style on Staff Retention in the Early Childhood Education Industry: A Transcendental Phenomenology, Stacey Andrews Pipkins
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Special Educators Working in a Juvenile Detention Center, Karli M. Piskurich
Immersive Learning in Higher Education: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Jamel R. Pittman
Exploring the Persistence Experiences of ELLs in Higher Education: A Phenomenological Study, Robert J. Platt
Gamification as a Catalyst for Integrating Diverse Disciplines in Higher Education Curriculum: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Sierra Pollard
Job-Related Factors Affecting Special Education Teachers in the PK-12 Classrooms Technology Proficiency: A Predictive Correlational Study, Kreshonya Porter
Perceptions of Faculty Influence on Graduate Student Diversity Attitudes: A Phenomenological Study, Lyn Porter
Educators' Experiences with Social Skill Acquisition Through Collaborative Learning Strategies for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Sharmonica Monique Prince
The Influence of School Closing Mandates on Student Performance During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study, Cody Ryan Ratliff
Predicting the Attitudes Towards Mathematical Modeling of Primary Math Teachers: The Role of Self-Efficacy and Motivation, Brenden Rawls
The Relationship Between Parental Engagement and Student Hope in Adolescent Students: A Multiple Linear Regression Analysis, Monique Danielle Ray
Exploring the Essence of Teacher Retention in a Christian School: A Multiple Case Study, Philip Rey Regualos
Predicting Emotional Intelligence Based on Cultural Dimensions and Narcissism Among Military and Educational Leaders, Juan P. Remy
The Experiences of Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Promoting Self-Determination Skills Among K-12 Students With Hearing Loss: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca E. Rhodes
Educators’ Understanding and Implementation of Compliance of the IEP Process for Students with Disabilities in a Northeastern United States Charter School: A Qualitative Intrinsic Case Study, LaMarr Re'nee Riddick
Exploring Teacher Perception of Student Engagement within the Online Learning Environment: A Transcendental Phenomenology Study, Donia Frances Rinaldi
Understanding How On-Campus Involvement and Socioeconomic Status Impacts Academic Success: A Causal-Comparative Study, Eric Ryan Rivenbark
Exploring the Perceptions of Community College Leaders: Active Learning Strategies for Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes, Bradley Robbins
A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Course Developer/Instructor: Incorporating Systems-Based Knowledge and a Systemic Approach to Performance-Based Instructional Design in Law Enforcement Training, Dalisay A. B. Rosado
Perceptions of Educators of Native American Students in Special Education and Why They Were Placed in Special Education, Megan N. Rose
The Difference of Self-Efficacy Between General and Special Education Teachers In Rural Elementary Co-Taught Classrooms: Quantitative Causal Comparative, Tilnisha Pritchard Rosser
Using Simulation To Teach Students Transferable Skills For Paramedic Educators In A Prehospital Clinical Setting In Urban Georgia: A Phenomenology, George Antonio Rouse
Teacher Learning Communities: A Qualitative Case Study of Professional Development in Special Education, Tiffany D. Rowland
Exploring Teacher Knowledge in Meeting the Expectations of Integrated Content Language Development in Mathematics: A Descriptive Case Study, Carrissa Rozelaar-Miller
Educational Technology Instruction in Teacher Preparation Programs: A Hermeneutical Phenomenological Study, Madison R. Russell
Exploring the Lived Experiences of University Students With Lyme Disease: A Qualitative Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Rebekah A. Russell
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Exploring the Social Identity Experiences of Male Teachers of Color in the Male Scholarship Program, Tamisha Marcena Sales
Understanding The Sense of Belonging Within Inclusive Elementary Settings: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Precious La'Shawn Sanders-Lewis
The Positive Influence of Minority Male Educators: A Phenomenological Study on Their Role and Necessity in Education, Mark V. Sanders
The Lived Experience Of Students With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities And Smartphones For Higher Learning, Eric F. Sandstrom
A Quantitative Casual-comparative Study to Determine the Difference in Perception of Inclusive Education Among Teachers in Preschool, Elementary and Middle School, Boimah G. Sayway
Marketing Culture of Award-Winning Secondary School Librarians: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Cynthia Martin Schmidt
A Phenomenological Study of Rural North Carolina Middle School Teachers’ Motivational Factors Influencing Achieve3000 Implementation, Catherine Anne Schwoebel
Measuring General Education Teacher Attitudes Toward Inclusion: A Quantitative Causal-Comparative Study, Melodie Segrest
Predicting Success in Intermediate Algebra: The Role of Gender, Race, PERT Scores, Homework Grade, Tutoring Hours, and Self-Efficacy in Math, Florencia Sepulveda
Understanding the Personal Growth of Students in Alternative Education Administered by a Title I School in Southeastern Oklahoma: A Case Study, Allison Shannon
Investigating Faculty, Students, and Diversity Officers' Attitudes Towards Cultural Diversity: A Causal-Comparative Study, Kerry Simmons
A Phenomenological Study on the Influence of Teacher Perceptions on Play-Based Learning, Courtney Simpson
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of Missouri K-12 Public School Educators' Expression Experiences on Social Media, Jacob Murphy Small
Exploring the Predictive Relationship between Course Clarity and Utility Value on Engagement for Online Post-Secondary Students in Canada, Amanda Marie Smith
Motivation and Self-Efficacy Among Higher Education Developmental and College-Level Mathematic Students: A Causal-Comparative Study, James Brian Smith
Exploring Collaborative Engagement to Meet the Academic Needs of Multilingual Learners: A Case Study, Shannon M. Smith
Interpreting the Re-Engagement of Disenfranchised Youth with Disabilities Through the Lived Experiences of Alternative High School Staff Members: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Stephanie Jean Smith
Middle School Teachers’ Experiences in the Virtual Co-Teaching Setting: A Qualitative Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Suzette A. Smith
Lived Experiences of Preparedness of Dual Credit Students for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness Exams: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Susan Fields Speights
Academic Opportunities: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Principals that Foster Academic Achievement of Students that Attend Secondary Title I Schools, Loretta O'Nita Speller
Exploring the Transformational Leadership Program That Enhances Students’ Academic Achievement at a Public High School in California in 2023–2024: An Instrumental Case Study, Raouf Fouad Srafen
The Retention of African American Male Educators in Urban Schools: A Phenomenological Study, Justin Askew Standifer Jr.
A Causal-Comparative Study on the Impact of Digital Learning Competency Professional Development and Socioeconomic Status on Teacher Digital Self-Efficacy, Sabrina C. Steigelman
The 1:1:1 School District: A Qualitative Study on the Teacher Experience of Utilizing Instructional Technology in a 1:1 School District with One Instructional Technology Professional to Deliver Technology Professional Development, Christopher William Stephens
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Approach to Understanding the Academic Support Services That Influence the Success of Student Veterans, Yuki A. Stephenson
An Exploration of Self-Efficacy of Online Dissertation Chair-Only Faculty During the Mentoring Process: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Heather L. Strafaccia
Exploring Teachers' Perspectives of Developing Creativity in Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Mary C. Strickland
A Causal-Comparative Study of Teacher Efficacy Among Private Christian School Elementary Teachers Reporting to Principals with Various Degrees, Joanna Swofford
A Phenomenological Study Exploring the COVID-19 Mental Health Influences on Post-High School Students and Educators, Melvin J. Thomas
A Study of Student Support Services: The Impacts They Have on the Lives of Two-Year College Student, Sonya Yvette Thomas
Teacher Perspective and De-Escalation of Aggressive and Disruptive Behaviors in Early Elementary Students Who Come to School at Risk of Academic Failure: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca L. Thurman
Teacher Perspectives of Supporting High School Students Who Are Sex Trafficked in Northeast Ohio: A Qualitative Study, Melanie Timco
A Qualitative Hermeneutic Phenomenological Analysis of Educator Perspectives on the Benefits of Multisensory Instruction in Elementary Classrooms, April L. Tinoco
Understanding Parent Involvement and Student Success: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Parent Role Models Who Have Attended School Based Parent Support Programs, Chelsie Eileen Kelley Tucker
A Phenomenological Study on Teachers' Lived Experiences with Digital Learning and Students with Disabilities During and Post-Covid-19 Pandemic, Angie R. Tyson
Improving Equity for African American Female Educators: An Applied Study, Lakeisha D. Vaughan-Jones
