Faculty Publications and Presentations
Submissions from 2024
Overcoming Recruitment and Retention Challenges in Law Enforcement: A Systematic Review, Richard Odin Segovia
Submissions from 2021
A Biblical Philosophy of Children, Susan Lovett
Submissions from 2017
Taking Theology Home: The Spiritually Formative Experiences of Seminary Spouses, Benjamin Forrest, Frederick Milacci, and Jim Zabloski
Submissions from 2016
Challenges for Novice School Leaders: Facing Today’s Issues in School Administration, Andrea Beam, Russell L. Claxton, and Samuel J. Smith
Perspectives of Pre-Service Teachers on Students with Emotional Disabilities, Andrea P. Beam, Russell G. Yocum, and Elyse C. Pinkie
Searching for Evidence-Based Practice: A Survey of Empirical Studies on Curricular Interventions Measuring and Reporting Fidelity of Implementation Published During 2004-2013, Lisa Foster and Tracy C. Missett
Submissions from 2015
A Phenomenological Study of Pre-Service Teachers Regarding 21st Century Technology Integration Training, Christopher Clark and Dawn D. Boyer
Twenty-First-Century Technology Integration Staff Development: A Phenomenology, Christopher Clark and Dawn D. Boyer
Submissions from 2014
Understanding the Role of Childhood Poverty in Doctoral Motivation and Persistence, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Lucinda S. Spaulding, James A. Swezey, and Carolyn Wicks
Poverty and Persistence: A Model for Understanding Individuals' Pursuit and Persistence in a Doctor of Education Program, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Lucinda S. Spaulding, James A. Swezey, and Carolyn J. Wicks
Faculty Perceptions of Teacher Professionalism in Christian Schools, James A. Swezey and Donald E. Finn
Submissions from 2013
Vocabulary with Character: Lessons from Newberry Books, Karen L. Parker
"Lighting the Way" with Differentiation in Reading, Leonard W. Parker
Released-Time Programs in Religion Education, James A. Swezey and Katherine G. Schultz
Submissions from 2012
Establishing Special Education Programs: Experiences of Christian School Principals, Gary Cookson and Samuel J. Smith
Comprehension with Character: Lessons from Newberry Books, Karen L. Parker
An In-Depth Analysis of Character Traits Depicted in Newberry Medal Books from the 1920s to the 2000s, Karen L. Parker and Kimberly Fleming
Reflection of Teacher Candidates on Differentiation in the Classroom Using Learning Style Profiles, Karen L. Parker and Leonard W. Parker
Case Studies: Developing Decision-making Skills in Diverse Simulated Environments, Samuel J. Smith
Success Despite Socioeconomics: A Case Study of a High-Achieving, High-Poverty School, Thomas Brent Tilley, Samuel J. Smith, and Russell L. Claxton
Submissions from 2011
Using Reinforcements for Effective Discipline, Beth Ackerman
Using Reinforcements for Effective Discipline (Spanish Version), Beth Ackerman
Classroom Climate - Be Proactive, Beth E. Ackerman
Differentiated Instruction in Early Childhood, Beth E. Ackerman
Early Identification and Intervention of Children with Disabilities, Beth E. Ackerman
Intentiality Part 1, Beth E. Ackerman
Intentiality Part 2, Beth E. Ackerman
Puzzling Classroom Behaviors, Beth E. Ackerman
Successful Collaboration, Beth E. Ackerman
Using Reinforcements, Beth E. Ackerman
Evaluation and Mentoring of Online Faculty, Beth Ackerman and Karen L. Parker
Differentiation and Faith: Improve the Learning Process by Finding Every Student’s God-Given Talents, Andrea Beam and Deanna L. Keith Dr.
Exploring the Relationship Between Fidelity of Implementation and Academic Achievement in a Third-Grade Gifted Curriculum: A Mixed-Methods Study, Lisa Foster, Amy Azano, Tracy C. Missett, Carolyn M. Callahan, Sarah Oh, Marguerite Brunner, and Tonya R. Moon
Teacher Candidate Success on State Mandated Professional Tests: One Predictive Measure, Jill A. Jones, Connie McDonald, Annyce Maddox, and Steve McDonald
Evaluating Classroom Assignments: Planning for Grading, Deanna L. Keith Dr.
Principal Desirability for Professional Development (AELJ), Deanna L. Keith Dr.
Collaboration: Best Practices for Today’s Teachers, Deanna L. Keith Dr. and Miranda Arnold
Applying Maslow's Hierarchy to the Parent/Teacher Relationship, Deanna L. Keith Dr. and Lucinda S, Spaulding
Waiting with Bated Breath: Intimations and Anticipation of Eternity Viewed through Children’s Literature, Kathie C. Morgan
Fluency with Character: Lessons from Newbery Books, Karen L. Parker
Improving Doctoral Candidates’ Persistence in the Online Dissertation Process, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw
Motivating Students to Learn: Is There a Difference between Traditional Books and e-Books?, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, David Holder, and Randall S. Dunn
Engaging Higher Education Students Through Tweeting, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw and Michael Szapkiw
Death of a Student: Navigating a School through Grief, Samuel J. Smith
The Role of Controversial Issues in Moral Education: Approaches and Attitudes of Christian School Educators, Samuel J. Smith
Susan Miller Dorsey (1857-1946): Trailblazer for Women School Superintendents, Joseph Steven Strickland and Samuel J. Smith
Faculty Perceptions of Academic Freedom at a Private Religious University, James A. Swezey and T. Christopher Ross
Mobile Modeling: Using and Creating iPad and iPod Apps to Shape Students With Disabilities, Carolyn Wicks, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, and Justin M. Tucker
Submissions from 2010
Service Learning at a Faith-Based Institution, Beth Ackerman
Differentiated Instruction Institute, Beth E. Ackerman
Of Student Teachers and Avatars: Working Towards an Effective Model for Geographically Distributed Learning Communities of Pre-Service Educators Using Virtual Worlds., Randall Dunn, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, David Holder, and Deborah Hodgson
The Effects of Poverty in the Role of Schools: Implications for Teacher-Preparation Programs, Deanna L. Keith Dr., Lucinda S. Spaulding, and Andrea P. Beam
Working Memory: The Reading and Math Connection, Connie McDonald and Steven A. McDonald
Destination: CIA, Shante' Moore-Austin
The Parent and Community Connection: The Essence of Successful Students, Shante' Moore-Austin
Technology: Safe Internet Use for your School, Kathie C. Morgan ED. D.
Technology: Teaching Students Internet Manners, Kathie C. Morgan ED. D.
Technology: The Best Resources in the World, Kathie C. Morgan ED. D.
Technology: The Teacher that is Prepared, Kathie C. Morgan ED. D.
Technology: Uses for Teachers, Kathie C. Morgan ED. D.
Writing an Internet Policy for the your School, Kathie C. Morgan ED. D.
Count Me In: Intentional Activities for Numeric Reasoning, Karen L. Parker
Intentionality, Karen L. Parker
Set for Literacy: Intentional Literacy Instruction, Karen L. Parker
Sound Advice: Intentional Instruction for Phonological Awareness, Karen L. Parker
The Intentional Teacher, Karen L. Parker
Vocabulary with Character: Lessons from Newbery Books, Karen L. Parker
Technologies that Assist in Closing the Achievement Gap: A Comparison African American and Caucasian Students’ Learning and Community in the Online Classroom, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Randall Dunn, and Holder David
SharePoint Collaboration: Streamlining the Dissertation Process for Online Students, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Randall Dunn, and David Holder
Enhancing Classroom Communication and Collaboration via Web-based Technologies, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw and Richard J. Silvey
Synergizing Wikis, Vodcasts, and Podcasts for Collaborative Class Texts, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Michael Szapkiw, and Justin Tiucker
Using a Wiki for Collaboration and Learning in Helping Profession Education: A Pilot Study, Amanda Rockinson-Szapkiw and Richard J. Silvey
Factors that Influence Teachers’ Views on Standardized Tests, Christine T. Schuette, Mervyn J. Wighting, Lucinda S. Spaulding, Michael K. Ponton, and Anastasia L. Betts
Preservice Second-Career Teachers in a Blended Online-Residential Preparation Program: Profiling Characteristics and Motivations (TEJ), Samuel J. Smith and John J. Pantana
Effects of School-wide Positive Behavior Support Programs on Teacher Morale, Samuel J. Smith and William A. Royal
Determining Best Practices and Interventions in Special Education, Lucinda S. Spaulding
The History of Special Education: Lessons from the Past, Implications for the Future, Lucinda S. Spaulding and Deanna L. Keith Dr.
Is Brain Gym an Effective Educational Intervention?, Lucinda S. Spaulding, Mark P. Mostert, and Andrea Beam
The Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Instruction in Developmental Mathematics, Kathy Dye Spradlin and Beth Ackerman
Submissions from 2009
A Call to Reach All, Beth E. Ackerman
Dealing with Difficult Students (FACCS/IACCS), Beth E. Ackerman
Dealing with the Difficult Student, Beth E. Ackerman
Differentiated Instruction, Beth E. Ackerman
Differentiated Instruction (ACSI), Beth E. Ackerman
Differentiated Instruction (FACCS), Beth E. Ackerman
Differentiated Instruction (TED Conference), Beth E. Ackerman
Early Identification for Children with Special Needs, Beth E. Ackerman
Evaluation and Mentoring of On-line Faculty, Beth E. Ackerman
It's Beyond Me, Beth E. Ackerman
PRAISE: Dealing with Difficult Students, Beth E. Ackerman
Professional Development in Learning Communities, Beth E. Ackerman
Reaching the Hard to Reach, Beth E. Ackerman
The Proactive Teacher, Beth E. Ackerman
Virtual Worlds and Student Teaching Communities: Envisioning Learning Communities in Virtual Environments for Distributed Student Teaching, Randall S. Dunn, David E. Holder, and Debra B. Hodgson
Have No FEAR: Developing a Field Experience Assessment Rubric that Really Works!, Michelle B. Goodwin and Esther Alcindor
Let Faculty Members Do Your Marketing, Michelle B. Goodwin, Deanna L. Keith, and Esther Alcindor
Meeting the Literacy Needs of Adult Learners through a Community-University Partnership, Jill A. Jones
A Time to Define: Making the Specific Learning Disability Definition Prescribe Specific Learning Disability, Kenneth A. Kavale; Lucinda S, Spaulding; and Andrea P. Beam
Sample Essay APA 6th Edition, Steven A. McDonald
Building Online Communities for Literacy Educators, Karen L. Parker and Leonard W. Parker
