Doctoral Dissertations
Submissions from 2022
Christian Education and the Examination of Apologetics Curriculum, Sara Elizabeth Boyd
Teachers' Experiences with Interactions in Online Classes: A Case Study, Adam M. Bozarth
Exploring the K-12 School Experiences that Contribute to Resilience in Adulthood as Described by Resilient Adults with Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Phenomenology, Susannah Wyndi Bradley
The Effect of Language Used in the Home on Academic Achievement in English Language Learners with Special Needs, Rebecca Dawn Bramblett
Perceptions of School Safety: A Multiple Case Study of School Resource Officers in a Rural Setting in the Southeastern United States, Stephen Lance Britt
Interactive Textbooks: A Study on the Effects on Learning Gains and Course Grades among Community College Minority Students, Victoria C. Brower
A Phenomenological Study of the Shared Lived Experiences of Students with Disabilities in Inclusion Classrooms, Michelle Lynette Brown
Improving Inattentiveness Through Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex Integration Exercises: A Quantitative, Quasi-Experimental Study, Arrin Christine Brummett
Teachers' Lived Experiences Using Reading Strategies to Prepare for High-Stakes Exams in the Elementary, Middle, and High School Science Classroom: A Phenomenological Approach, Lishon Michelle Bryan
The Grit to Not Quit - An Examination of the Relationship Between Grit and Teacher Retention, Alexia W. Bultman
Correlation Between Social-Emotional Competencies and Academic Performance, Sherria LaShontae Burney
Nontraditional Student Persistence Amid the Transition to Corequisite Remediation: Examining the Relationship of Developmental Education and Academic Support Courses, Priscilla Renee Burns
A Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of School Leaders' Preparation and Leadership of Inclusive and Special Education Programs, April Denise Burwell
A Phenomenological Study of the Student Engagement Experiences of African Americans Formerly Attending Urban Public High Schools, Sohn A. Butts
Middle School Teachers' Experiences Addressing Gifted Students' Basic Psychological Needs: A Phenomenological Study, Lorri Thibodeaux Caldwell
The Experience of Teachers Implementing Problem-based Learning in an English Language Arts Class in Hawaii: A Phenomenological Study, Lavinia Sonia Mikaela Callahan
Reactive and Proactive Practices: Educational Stakeholder Perceptions of Grade Retention and Intervention, Melissa A. Carlton
A Phenomenological Study of Administrators' Perceptions of College Mergers, Abigail Carter
Best Buddies Club: A Phenomenological Study of the Non-Disabled Peer Perspective on Socially Interacting with Students with Disabilities, Joanna Marie Cavender
A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study: Perspectives on the Parental Engagement Strategies of Rural African American Parents of Middle School Students, Barbara Ragin Champagne
A Multi-Site Case Study of Christian School Leaders and Teachers Who Provide a Welcoming and Inclusive Environment for Students from Low SES Backgrounds and/or with Learning Differences, Amanda Blake Champion
The Predictive Relationship Between Teaching Experience and Work Absorption, Work Enjoyment, and Intrinsic Work Motivation, Jin Kim Chang
Recognizing Threatening and Aberrant Behavior: An Applied Study to Develop Online Training for the Support Staff at John Doe High School, James Daniel Christian
Managing Student Misbehavior Through A Restorative Approach: A Phenomenological Study, Michael Preston Christie
The Perceived Impact of Membership in African American Fraternities and Sororities on the Collegiate Experience and Persistence at a Predominantly White Institution: A Phenomenological Study, Darrick A. Claiborne
Improving Parents' Knowledge of the IEP Process: An Applied Study, Rhonda Clanton-Davis
Fourth Through Eighth Grade Educator Perceptions of the North Carolina Teacher Performance Bonus, Tiffany Swanson Clapsaddle
A Qualitative Case Study on the Obstacles That Title One Elementary Teachers Encountered While Delivering Online Instruction During a Pandemic, Jennifer Leslie Cole
Higher Education Faculty Members’ Experience Implementing Instructional Technology Tools and Changing Instructional Practices During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Susan Therese Collins
A Qualitative Phenomenological Study of Educators' Experiences of Well-Being at Independent Private Schools, Kristi Breault Combs
Actions of the Principal: Influences on Teacher Self-Efficacy and Motivation, Amanda Maslen Conner
Exploratory Analysis of Variance: Examining the Role of Teacher Education Level on Educator Sense of Self-Efficacy, Jonetta L. Cooper
A Phenomenological Study Examining the Experiences of Single Parents who are Rearing Elementary-Aged Children Enrolled in a Public School in a Rural Community, Jenine LaVonne Cotman
The Impact of Professional Development on Trauma-Informed Practices (TIPs) in a Teacher's Feeling of Self-Efficacy, Christina Kay Cumbest
A Phenomenological Study Of Teachers’ Motivations To Use Instructional Technology, Aishia Nicole Daffin
A Constructivist Grounded Theory Explaining How Families Homeschooling Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Mediate Learning Experiences, Melissa Delayne Dean
Common Attributes Among Highly Effective Middle School Teachers, Stacey DeJean-Bowie
Elementary Teachers' Self-Perceptions of Teaching Team Effectiveness, Kelly Hank Denny
A Phenomenological Study on Military Spouses Who Academically Persist to Graduation, Lasette Marie Doherty
Rural Teachers’ and School Leaders’ Perceptions of School Climate and Student Achievement in Math and Reading: A Multiple Case Study, Matthew James Dolegowski
Experiences with Technology among Hispanic High School Graduates: A Phenomenological Study, Robert Donaldson Jr
Elementary Public School Teachers’ Coping Mechanisms Used During the COVID-19 Pandemic in North Texas: A Phenomenological Study, Timothy Michael Eastman
Online Education Experiences Among Teachers Within Technical College System of Georgia Institutions: A Multiple Case Study, John Robert Edalgo
A Transcendental Phenomenology to Understand the Persistence of African American Males at a Historically Black Liberal Arts College, Jill Triplett Ellis
Higher Education Student Perceptions and Experiences of Creativity: A Case Study, Nancy Valeur Ellis
How Liaisons Leverage Self-Regulated Learning During Transitions to Online Learning at a Mid-Western Urban School District: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Traci C. Eshelman
A Case Study of Transformational Leadership Practices Utilized to Increase National Rankings of an HBCU through Strategic Planning, Titilayo B. Evans
Factors Predicting Identification of Giftedness Resulting from Universal Screening, Lisa M. Ferguson
A Phenomenological Study of Perceived Factors Influencing Math Teachers' Technology Self-Efficacy, Jenna Finnegan
Early Childhood Education: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology Study of Male Staff Retention, Justine Louise Flint
A Comparative Study of Elementary Teacher Efficacy in Christian Private Schools and Public Schools, Jasmine Floyd
Time Management Experiences Among Adult Learners in an Online Undergraduate Degree Program, Russell Lee Fox
Nursing Instructors Preparing Nursing Students to Cope with Distractions When Administering Medications: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study, Michael Thurman Frazier
Military Deployed Parent Perceptions of Involvement in the Education of their Children: A Phenomenological Study, Bennett Eder Garrincha
A Phenomenological Study: The Self-Efficacy of Twice-Exceptional Students, Lisa Ann Glover
A Comparative Study of Self-Efficacy Between Teachers in Traditional or Alternative Certification Pathways, Nicholas Manuel Griffin
Differences In Career Development Progress Between Sixth-grade General And Special Education Students After Completing A Career Development Curriculum, TaLonne Renee Gungle
Servant Leadership Practices of Principals: A Case Study, Bradley Benton Haga
ACT Score and Sub Score as Predictors of Pass/Fail on the Credentialing for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Jeanna Marie Haggard
Exploring Elementary School Teachers' Instructional Decisions on English Language Arts Strategies for English Language Learners: A Case Study, Tameika Marie Hairston-Thomas
Using Artificial Intelligence to Circumvent the Teacher Shortage in Special Education: A Phenomenological Investigation, Kirt Elliot Hale
The Difference Between Grade 7 Female and Male Test Scores Based on One-to-One Technology Access: A Causal-Comparative Study, Windy Simonne Hammond
How Teachers' Level of Technology Use Affects Minority Students' MAP Scores: A Causal-Comparative Study, Darron Hannah
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Alternatively Certified Second-Career Educators, Alison L. Harmon
Phenomenological Study of How Student Service Members and Veterans with Mental Health Disorders Describe Their Academic Experience in Higher Education, Dustin T. Harris
Differences of Attitudes and Norms Toward Plagiarism Between First- and Continuing-Generation College Students, Michael Owen Harris
Attributions of Successful English Language Learners in Transfer-Level English, John David Hart
Examining the Perceived Role of Empathy and Self-Efficacy Among College Students That Have Completed Bystander Training and Intervened to Prevent a Potential Sexual Assault Situation: A Phenomenological Study, Jennifer Cassandra Hawkinberry
Parents' Experiences of Teacher Support Related to Their Child's Individual Education Plan: A Phenomenological Study, Linda Hester Henderson
A Phenomenological Study of Black Women in Leadership: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Women in the Healthcare Field, Janice Tabatha Hill
A Phenomenology of Teachers’ Experiences With School Leaders on Workplace Motivation, Samantha Berger Hill
Teaching in Alaska: A Phenomenological Study, Tabitha L. Hill
A Predictive Correlational Study of Higher Education Leaders' Emotional Intelligence Based upon Leadership Style and Gender, Tamara Vanessa Hill
Crossing Over to Assistant Principal: A Phenomenological Study, Makeisha Latoya Melony Hinds
Perceptions Regarding Reading Comprehension and Self-Efficacy in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Embedded-Multiple Case Study, Kevin Charles Hogge
A Case Study of Audio Video Technology and Film Teachers’ Preparedness, Brian Ronald Holt
Effectiveness of Instructional Design and Technology in a Non-Traditional Parental Program: An Embedded Single Case Study, Sonja Loraine Howell
The Experiences of African American Graduate Students Attending Colleges of Chiropractic: A Hermeneutical Phenomenology, Darren De'un Howland
The Effects of Demographics, Training, and Experience on the Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Online Special Education Teachers, Jeanette Huff
Managing Risk: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology on the Experiences of Corporate Instructors When Planning and Developing Disaster Driven Training Content, Seeke Diana Hughes
Parental Stress Factors during the CPSE to CSE Transition: A Quantitative, Quasi-Experimental, Static-Group Study, Christine Elizabeth Iturriaga
Pistol Packing Educators: A Phenomenological Study on Educators Desire to Carry a Concealed Weapon in School, Jaycia H. Jacobs
Workplace Spirituality and Job Satisfaction of Christian College and University Faculty as Moderated by Positive Psychology, Naran Alvin Jallim
The Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Religiosity in Evangelical Christian Schools, Jairon Gabriel Jarrin
Teachers' Experiences in Implementing Technology-Rich Curriculum for Student Achievement: A Phenomenological Study, Dorrothe Jean
Using HeidiSongs Music as an Instructional Tool in the Elementary School Classroom: A Case Study, Leia Denise Jobe
Be Who You Are: Social Identity and Social Disability as Experienced by 6TH Grade Students with Learning Disabilities Educated in the Least Restrictive Environment: A Phenomenological Study, Kimberly P. Johnson
An Examination of Teachers’ Experiences with the Multi-Tiered System of Support Process in a Middle School Setting, Martavious Kendrell Johnson
Perceptions of Community Among Dual Credit Students Taking STEM Courses Offered Through a Community College, Teresa M. Johnson
A Phenomenological Study of Novice Special Education Teachers' Experiences Utilizing Job-Related Supports, Emily Ann Jones
Comparing the Academic Growth Among Black Students in Philadelphia’s Black-Operated Charter Schools, Non-Black Operated Charter Schools, and Traditional Public Schools., Cherryann M. Joseph
Teacher Perceptions of Hazing among Middle & High School Students: A Phenomenological Study, DeLisa A. Joseph
Leadership Advancement: A Phenomenological Study of Non-Faculty Black Male Leadership in Higher Education, Lerone Joseph
Predictors of Self-Efficacy of Christian School Teachers Toward Inclusion of Students with Disabilities, Lisa Halsey Joyner
The Involvement of Parents of Students with Disabilities in Rural Early Head Start Programs: A Case Study, Cassandra Annette Justice
Leadership Curriculum in Physical Therapy Education: A Case Study, Christina M. Kalata
