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Dissertations from 2023
Perceptions of the Veterans Administration and Mental Health Treatment Seeking Intentions Among Veterans, Hilary Hines, Clinical Psychology
An Inaugural, Qualitative Examination of the Relationships Between People With Gender Nonconforming Expression and Social Anxiety, Chrystiana Jones, Clinical Psychology
Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACEs) and Nonverbal Reasoning Skills, Monika Malinowska, Clinical Psychology
Dissertations from 2022
The Relationship Between Community Policing, Police Profiling And Brutality, And How It Relates To Minority Communities’ Perceptions Of Police, Tamela Ali, Community Psychology
The Use of Racialized Preferential Language on Dating and Hookup Apps Among Men Who Have Sex With Men, Lorenz Angeles, Clinical Psychology
The Impacts of Problematic Social Media Use on Youths: Evaluation and Treatment Recommendations, Carianne Archer, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Investigating the Prevalence of Social Anxiety in LGB College Students, Brianna Barnes-Harrington, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Mental Health Treatment and Recidivism Among Probationers who Successfully Completed a Drug Court Treatment Program, Erica Baxter Nehotte, Clinical Psychology
Mental Construal and Alterations in Emotional Memory, Olivia D. Beers, Clinical Psychology
An Evaluation of Educator Preparedness in Content Area and Disciplinary Literacies in the High School Classroom, Lauren E. Bernat, Educational Leadership
A Case Study Of Secondary Students' Perspectives On Standards-Based Grading And The Development Of 21st Century Learner Attributes, Michelle Blackley, Educational Leadership
Teaching Perspectives & Preferences for The Role of the Instructional Designer, Anthony L. Boen, Higher Education Leadership
Impact of School-Based Mentorship Programs for Students with Disabilities, Ranita Brown, Educational Leadership
A Program Evaluation Of The Career Pathways CTE Program At One High School, Terrace Brown, Educational Leadership
Teacher Perceptions of Gender Differences in an Elementary PBIS System, Meggan Buchanan, Educational Leadership
First Responder Coping and its Impact on Resilience, PTSD Symptomology, and Hypervigilance, Bianca Bullock, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Language-Dream Relationship in Multilinguals, Brittany DiShaun Burkes, Clinical Psychology
White Racial Identity Development and the Tenure Process of African American and Black Community College Faculty, Royce M. Carpenter, Higher Education Leadership
Impact of Immigration Parent-Child Separation Policies on Children’s Attachment Experiences, Daisy Casasnovas, Psychology
Impacts of Principal Coaching on Fostering Equitable School and District Practices, Fatima Cooke, Educational Leadership
Transplantability In Burdened Populations: A Regional Analysis of the Robotic-Assisted Kidney Transplant Impact On Access Given Socioeconomic And Demographic Factors, Earnest James Davis Jr., Community Psychology
Beyond Reading, Writing and Math- At the Forefront Social and Emotional Learning, Maureen Deely, Educational Leadership
The Life Story Analysis of Those Suffering from Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Azalea Di Nardi, Clinical Psychology
Emotional Learning in Developmental Mathematics: Mathematical Anxiety and Resilience, Meriem Diouri, Teaching and Learning
American Education and the Black Girl, Hyacinth Dyer, Educational Leadership
A Study of the Implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports in One School, Ranya Elhady, Educational Leadership
Integrating Media Literacy into General Education Core Courses for Undergraduates, Christen Embry, Postsecondary Teaching and Instructional Leadership
The Relationship between Adolescent Exposure to Community Violence, Depression, and Resilience, Nieves A. Esquivel, Clinical Psychology
THE IMPACT OF FORMAL TEACHER-LED INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING, Mohammed Farraj, Educational Leadership
A Thematic Exploration of the Liberation of Identity Through Indigenous Self-Determination: Themes of Native American and Alaska Native Identity, Martha Fiskeaux, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
A Program Evaluation of The Impact of COVID-19 on Teacher Mobility, Attrition, and Retention, Carla Foord, Educational Leadership
Factors Influencing Community Responses To Hoarding: Evaluating Operational Culture Of Hoarding Task Forces, Stigma, And Successful Outcomes, Leslie Gail, Community Psychology
BURNOUT IN THE FIELD OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY AND INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES, Taylor Gary, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Elementary School Principal's Influence on Teacher Hiring Practice & Decision Making, Courtney Goodman, Educational Leadership
Prenatal Opioid Use and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A Review of the Neurophysiological, Neuropsychological, and Behavioral/Emotional/Social Impacts in the Pediatric Population, Candice Gore, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Relationship Between the Quantum Consciousness and Depression, Yarone Grabiner, Clinical Psychology
Faith-Based Counseling Versus Traditional Psychotherapy: A Phenomenological Evaluation of African American Protestant Experiences, Shannon Gray, Psychology
The Reality of Professional Development Focused on Classroom Culture, Ken Haase, Educational Leadership
The Developmental Pathways and Treatment Approaches for Maladaptive Perfectionism in Undergraduate Student Athletes, Kara Hoff, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Experiences of Married Mothers in Graduate School: An Exploratory Study, Maja Jakovljevic, Clinical Psychology
LIFESTYLE CHOICES RELATED TO FOOD CONSUMPTION AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO DEPRESSION, Steven L. Jennings Jr., Clinical Psychology
Preexisting Sexual Trauma and the Impacts on Psychological Well-Being of College Students, Victoria Johnson, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Uniting African Philosophy with Traditional African Dance Rituals to Help Heal Mental Health Symptoms from the Impact of the African Diaspora, Brittnea Jones, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Post-Secondary Education Influence: College VS. Skilled Trades, Sidney Joseph, Community Psychology
An Investigation Of The Unintended Consequences Of Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law And Leadership’s Role In Both Implementing The Law And Revising It, Anthony Keel, Educational Leadership
Understanding the Relationship Between Black Chicago Youth and Chicago Drill Music Culture, Dan'iel Tamirra Kendricks, Community Psychology
The Impact of Psychological Abuse on a Female’s Engagement in Subsequent Relationships and How They Heal from the Abuse, Nicole Kratimenos, Counselor Education and Supervision
Evaluating Outcome Factors of Childhood Emotional Neglect: An Exploratory Factor Analysis, Taylor Levitt, Clinical Psychology
An Evaluation of AVID as Related to Student Growth in Math and English Language Arts and Teacher Satisfaction with AVID, Gwen Lindsey, Educational Leadership
How Principal Characteristics Including Experience, Leadership Style, Philosophy, and Education Influence Science Achievement, Patricia Lirio, Educational Leadership
What Are The Factors Affecting African American High School Students' Decision For Applying To The University Of Central Florida?, Janet Martin, Higher Education Leadership
Components of Effective Instructional Coaching: Examining Instructional Coach, Teacher, and Principal Perspectives, Becky Mathison, Educational Leadership
RACIAL AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE THROUGH THE EYES OF PUBLIC-SCHOOL EDUCATORS, Laquita McMillion, Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
The Impact Workplace Microaggressions Have On Those Who Identify As Lesbian, Gay And Bisexual., Andres Medina, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Lifetime Racism and John Henryism on Cognition and Cardiovascular Health in Black Men, Roy Mitchell, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Need for a Gender Neutrality Policy in One State's 4-H Program, Nancy Ann Moores, Higher Education Leadership
Essential Components to an Effective Instructional Coaching Program, Marinel Mullens, Educational Leadership
Risk Factors of Cyberbullying Victimization: The Impact of Developmental Trauma, Yuliya Mykytyn, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Trauma-Informed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Substance Abuse, Whitney Nasse, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Effects Of The Death Of A Group Member On The Group And Therapist, Sarah Netzky, Clinical Psychology
STANDARDS-BASED GRADING MODEL: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FEEDBACK IN DEVELOPING 21ST-CENTURY LEARNER ATTRIBUTES, Nina Nusbaum, Educational Leadership
A Program Evaluation of The Support Facilitation Model in One K-8 School, Marvin Pitts, Educational Leadership
An Analysis of Early Career Educator Experiences and the Impact of Teacher Recruitment Initiatives, Induction Programs, and Retention Efforts in One School District, John Liddon Pope, Educational Leadership
Perceptions of Out-of-School Reading Motivation for Female Middle School Students, Danielle Porch, Educational Leadership
Addressing The Teacher Shortage: A Study Of Local School Human Resource Efforts In Illinois, Sean C. Potts, Educational Leadership
How Teachers Build Relationships with Students in a Bimodal Environment, Andrew Salazar, Educational Leadership
To What Extent Are At-Risk Preschoolers Effectively Prepared For Kindergarten?, Eliza Santos Lopez, Educational Leadership
Becoming Through Conversation--I, You, We, Me, & Us: Conceptualizing Silence, Voice, Listening, and Love With Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy Who Do Not Speak, Ramona Schwartz-Johnston, Disability and Equity in Education
They Don'y Expect You To Know Much: Black African International Students Encountering And Countering The Afropessimistic Attitude Within Academic Spaces, Margaret Sergon, Community Psychology
Assessing the Relationship Between Mandatory Faculty Development for Online Career College Instructors and Transformative Learning, Tremayne Simpson, Higher Education Leadership
Mission Possible: Collaborative Practice Promoting Student Success, Danita Smith, Educational Leadership
Categorizing Reentry and Reintegration Efforts Across Five States, Modena Stinnette, Community Psychology
Special Education Teacher Burnout: Examining the Role of Educator Preparation Programs in Prevention, Brittany L. Straub, Higher Education Leadership
BUILDING ON THE LASTING BENEFITS OF ATTENDING A VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM, Ashley Swickle, Educational Leadership
ACTIVITIES NEGATIVELY INFLUENCING RETENTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS AND LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES TO INCREASE RETENTION, MELVAUGHN THOMPSON, Educational Leadership
Narratives of Black Female Elementary School Teachers: Navigating the Normative Discourse of Whiteness, Thera Tilmon, Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
Exploring Clinical Implications of Consensual Non-Monogamy: A Proposed Intake Assessment Tool, Rebecca Tuttle, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Trauma And Effects Of Being Raised By A Parent With Bipolar I Disorder: A Theoretical Approach Utilizing Internal Family Systems, Daniella Vasquez, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
FIGURING IT OUT: THE SELF-EFFICACY AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT OF SECONDARY ELA (ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS) TEACHERS OF WRITING, Alma M. Vera, Reading and Language
Centering Culture and Relationships in Learning: Culturally Responsive Teaching in Higher Education, Valerie Vistain, Higher Education Leadership
The Impact of Juvenile Offender Race on Public Perception of Crime Seriousness, Megan Whitaker, Clinical Psychology
Utility of the Motivation to Change Lifestyle and Health Behaviors for Dementia Risk Reduction Scale (MCLHB-DRR) Based on a North American Sample, Angelina E. Witbeck, Clinical Psychology
Dissertations from 2021
The Virtual Education Setting in Grades 9-12: How the Practices for Online Teacher and Learning Impact Student Achievement, Kimberly Acosta, Educational Leadership
The Lived Experiences Of Latinx Parents And Their Perception Of Bilingual Programs: A Phenomenological Reflection, Manuel O. Adrianzen, Reading, Language and Literacy
Respecting The Spectrum: Creating A Gender Inclusive Structured Diagnostic Intake Interview, Natalia Andino-Rivera, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Institutional Factors That Prolong The New Degree Program Approval Lifecycle: Insights From Continuing And Professional Education Administrators In Higher Education, Erica Wilke Bova, Higher Education Leadership
Examining the Psychological Effects of Adolescent Bullying in Adults, DOUGLAS CARO, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Let’s Talk About Sex: Examining Clinical Training, Attitudes, and Clinician SelfAwareness Around Sexuality, Jena Catania, Clinical Psychology
The Effects of Military Leadership and its Implication on Mental Health Stigma and Treatment Seeking Behaviors of Veterans in Garrison and Noncombat Deployment Environments, Alexis May Charrys, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Focus, Drive, and Motivation in Secondary School Populations, LaKeshia Cook, Educational Leadership
The Impact of Using AVID and AVID Schoolwide on Achievement, Equity, Access, and Opportunities for High School Students: A Program Evaluation Project, Patra Cooks and Patra W. Smith, Educational Leadership
Implications of English Learner Grade Level Transitions and the Effect on Middle School Long-term English Language Learners, Juan E. Corona, Educational Leadership
Comparison Of Counselor Job Satisfaction By Setting: Agency, Private Practice And Online, LeeAnne Cravey, Counselor Education and Supervision
Use of Live and Robotic Assistance Animals for Psychological and Cognitive Health in Military Populations, Rachelle M. Cross, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Teacher-Student Relationships and Their Effects on School Culture, Craig Curtis, Educational Leadership
Prestige vs Practicality: Transition of Dual Enrollment Secondary Students to Post-Secondary Options: A Case Study, Robin Dakers Lynch, Higher Education Leadership
Remote Neuropsychological Assessment: Does Mode of Administration Matter?, Renee DeMatteis, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Interdependency of Impactful Teacher Induction Programs and Teacher Retention, Wendy M. Duroseau, Educational Leadership
A Program Evaluation of One School’s Third Through Fifth Grade Instructional Practices, Yvette Edwards, Educational Leadership
Building Support Systems for High School English Language Learners: A Developmental Program Evaluation, Manuel Ferreras, Educational Leadership
The Latina Graduate Experience at Hispanic Serving Institutions, Melanie Flores, Higher Education Leadership
Secondary Traumatic Stress in Intimate Partners and Children of Service Members, Amber Foreman, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Clinically Healing by Faith for Black Christian Women: A Proposed Model for Collaborative Religious and Psychological Treatment for the Aftermath of Infidelity, Aldra Forrester, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
What Factors Support Degree Completion For African American Women Students At A Land-Grant Historically Black College University (HBCU)?, Samantha Friar, Higher Education Leadership
Exploration of Patient Variables and Characteristics Best Suited for Medical Marijuana Treatment for Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Corey Gazoo, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Gender Differences in the Clinical Presentation of Borderline Personality Disorder: A Review, Kimberly Glover, Clinical Psychology
THE LATINO ACHIEVEMENT GAP: THE ROLE OF TEACHERS IN THE SUCCESS OR FAILURE OF LATINO STUDENTS, Sandra Gonzalez-Adamski, Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
Colombian Women’s Experiences of Cosmetic Surgery and its Relationship to Body Image, Austin Gonzalez-Randolph, Clinical Psychology
An Intergenerational Photo Exploration Of Self Care Actions In Self-Identifying Strong Black Women, Vanessa Patrice Goodar, Community Psychology
Institutional Satisfaction with Online Program Management (OPM) Providers, Michael Graham, Higher Education Leadership
Social-Emotional Supports for African American Males: An Examination of Strategies and Practices that Inform Persistence for College and Career Readiness, Kamilah Hampton, Educational Leadership
Generations of Pain: A Transgenerational Examination of Trauma, Parenting Styles, and Attachment of Black Women, LaToya Hampton, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Effects of Blended Learning on Student Achievement within Various Environments: A Program Evaluation, Christine Nicole Harris, Educational Leadership
Student Engagement and Equitable Student Learning Outcomes, Douglas K. Harter, Educational Leadership
Perceived Discrimination Within The Patient-Provider Relationship And Its Impact On Help-Seeking Behaviors, LeChey S. Hibbler, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Intrusive Academic Advising Student-Athletes At A Division III University, Robert Holmes, Higher Education Leadership
Examining Therapist Experience with Resistant Clients, Elisha Ibebunjo, Psychology
An Evaluation of Equity and Access for All Students in a School District's Career and Technical Education Programs, Cynthia M. Jaime, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation of the Impact of the Student-Teacher Relationship on Student Achievement and Behavior, Sarah James, Educational Leadership
Understanding A Familial Mentorship Model in Cultivation of Leaders Who Serve, Herald Chip Johnson, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation of One School's Reading Program to Support Struggling Readers Through the Use of Data, Gabrielle Jones, Educational Leadership
LEADER DEVELOPMENT OF THE HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM) PROFESSIONAL, Theresa Jones, Higher Education Leadership
Developing a Therapeutic Alliance In Counseling African American Women Experiencing Domestic Violence, Andrea Kenney, Counseling Psychology
How Do Teachers’ Pedagogy Influence the Ways in Which African American Males Are Disciplined? A Case Study Examining Discipline in a High School Setting, Kimberly Kimbrough, Educational Leadership
Life is Complicated: The Urgent Call to Support Student Wellbeing through Social Emotional Learning, Taya Kinzie, Educational Leadership
Supporting New Teacher Development Through a Quality Beginning Teacher Mentor Program, David Kostopoulos, Educational Leadership
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing as a Complimentary Treatment for Clients with Addiction and Comorbid Trauma, JoAnn Kutsukos, Counselor Education and Supervision
The Utility of the Test of Everyday Attention for Children (TEA-Ch) for Attention-Related Referrals, Ewelina Lakomy, Clinical Psychology
Teacher Biases and Expectations: Impact on Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy, Delinquent Behavior Among Black Grade School Students, Rhonda Lloyd, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Closing The English Language Proficiency Gap In Post-Secondary Education In Canada, Priscilla Lothian-Hendrix, Higher Education Leadership
The Impact of Stand-alone Professional Development Versus Job-embedded Professional Development on Teacher Self-Efficacy: A Program Evaluation, Ayana Lucas, Educational Leadership
Two for the Price of One! A Study of Persistence of Adult Education Students pursuing a High School Equivalency Credentiial and a Study of the Researcher's Experience Conducting that Study., Jacqueline Lynch, Higher Education Leadership
Mothers' Perceptions of Ability in Children with Intellectual Disability and Mother-Child Connectedness, Nikhita Moolayil, Clinical Psychology
Increasing Strategies and Programs for the Retention and Graduation of Black Undergraduate Students at the University of Central Florida, Carla Sorrells Morris, Higher Education Leadership
Palestine, Preschool, and Power: Palestinian Teacher Narratives Under Occupation, Nasser Nabhan, Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
STUDYING THE IMPACT OF GRIT IN THE LEARNING OF YOUNG CHILDREN BY WAY OF IMPLEMENTING A STUDENT-TEACHER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IN ELEMENTARY GRADES, Azra Naqvi, Educational Leadership
Radical Inclusion: An Engagement Model for Accountability Redesign, Natalie Neris, Educational Leadership
An Examination of Refugees Strategies of Survival: A Critical Ethnographic Study of the Status of Resettlement Organizations and the Promotion of Alternative Forms of Resettlement Setting, Moshood Olanrewaju, Community Psychology
Hidden Pedagogical Entanglements: A Depth Hermeneutic Study of Intercultural Dynamics, Petra Otero, Curriculum and Social Inquiry
Postpartum Depression in South Asian American Mothers: An Examination of Screening Tools and Associated Cultural Factors in Assessment, Heer Panchal, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia and Suicide: A Systematic Review of Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Premorbid IQ Variables, Susan Diann Paschall, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Creating Appropriate Clinical Guidelines for The Bilingual Population with Acquired Brain Injuries, Sophia L. Pena, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A STATEWIDE PRINCIPAL MENTORING PROGRAM, Michael Portwood, Educational Leadership
Educating Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: The US Constitution, Citizenship And Disability, Julie Ramirez, Disability and Equity in Education
Mental Health Treatment in Juvenile Correctional Facilities: Utilizing Assessment To Inform Treatment, Sarah Riccio, Clinical Psychology
An Evaluation of Virtual School's Preparation Of Second Grade Students For Third Grade Reading Proficiency, Lisa Richardson, Educational Leadership
The Impact Of A K-8 STEM Program On Grades And Student Choice Of STEM And Advanced Mathematics And Science Coursework In High School, Astrid Rodrigues, Educational Leadership
Maternal Filicide and Lack of Inclusion of Cultural Factors in Treatment Plans, Maria Ruiz, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
A Psychological Perspective on Police Brutality: Current Statistics, Characteristics, and Trends Regarding Excessive Use of Force, Ashley Salter, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
PROGRAM EVALUATION OF RESTORATIVE PRACTICES AT ONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Nicholas X. Samuels, Educational Leadership
The Impact of the Transgenerational Cycle of Prison on Attachment Among Black Individuals, Meagan Scott, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
HOW CAN SCHOOL LEADERS SUPPORT TEACHERS IN BECOMING CULTURALLY PROFICIENT? LESSONS FROM TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS THAT SUPPORT CULTURALLY RELEVANT TEACHING PRACTICES, Sherri Simek Rodriguez, Educational Leadership
Understanding African Refugee/Migrant Educational Transitions from Country of Origin to Refugee Camp to the US: Using Life Story Narratives to Compare Educational Experiences, TERENCE SINABAJIJE, Community Psychology
The Impact Of Moral Injury And Moral Distress On Spirituality From A Military Perspective, EMILY SPROULE, Clinical Psychology
An Evaluation of a School District’s Mental Health Services Program Designed to Ensure a Safe and Positive Learning Environment for All, Jasodra Suba, Educational Leadership
The Influence Of Parent-Child Relationships On Female Sexual Functioning: A Review Of The Literature, Laura Tillman, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Relationship Between Teacher Preparation and Attrition in the Teaching Field, Gerardo Trujillo, Educational Leadership
Challenges Associated with Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder in Older Adults and the Impact on Psychosocial Development, Marisa Victory, Clinical Psychology
Evaluating The College And Career Readiness Of High School Students In Chicago, Illinois- Strategies, Actions And Policy Implications For School Districts, James M. Walton Jr, Educational Leadership
Implementation of Social Emotional Learning To Service The Whole Child, Willard Willette, Educational Leadership
Are All These Elementary Assessments Necessary? Phenomenological Study of Standardized Assessments in the Elementary School Setting, Cathy Wright, Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
A Program Evaluation of Tuition Free Boarding Schools: Lessons and Policy Implications for Public School Districts Educating the Whole Child, Sherria Young, Educational Leadership
Social Media, Bullying, and Preadolescent Eating Disorders: Psychoeducation and Prevention Model, Agnes Zalesna, Clinical Psychology
Dissertations from 2020
CULTURALLY RELEVANT PEDAGOGY AND FIRST-GENERATION LATINX STUDENT SENSE OF BELONGING, Rachel Abel, Higher Education Leadership
Cultural Homelessness, Self-Esteem, and Skin Color Satisfaction Among Latinxs, Josephine M. Almanzar, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Cuban Immigrants’ Experience with Acculturation and How They Cope in the United States, Lourdes Araujo, Counselor Education and Supervision
A Study of the Impact of Site-Based Mathematics Professional Development on Student Mathematics Achievement, Christine Attenhofer, Educational Leadership
Life After Menopause: Quality of Life in Women Diagnosed With PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome After The Childbearing Years, Katelyn Baker, Psychology
An Analysis For Change Regarding Teacher Hiring Practices Of Urban Districts, Robert Bassett, Educational Leadership
An Analysis Of The Impacts Of Hiring Practices Within High Poverty, Urban Districts, Robert Bassett, Educational Leadership
The Need For Parent Involvement In Schools To Support Student Academics And Growth, Robert Bassett, Educational Leadership
Competency-based Education Through the Lens of Personalized Learning in a Large Public High School, Marcus J. Belin, Educational Leadership
Examining the Impact of Acquiring the ESL Endorsement on Teacher Knowledge, Dispositions, and English Language Learner Performance on a Standardized Mathematics Test, Fawzia Boctor, Educational Leadership
Exploring the Impact of Insecure Attachment Styles in Couple Adjustment Through the Lens of Cluster B Pathology, Laura Bonnemort, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Relationship Among Children Born with a Congenital Heart Defect, Effects of General Anesthesia, and Special Academic Needs, Lorilynn Bowie, Educational Leadership
Program Evaluation of a District’s Elementary School Wellness Curriculum to Improve Undergraduate Training, Katie Boyer, Educational Leadership
The Relationship Between the Next Generation Content Area Reading Professional Development Program on the Effectiveness of Teaching Literacy Strategies in High School Biology Classes, Tia Pridgen Brown, Educational Leadership
Understanding the Lived Experiences of African American Males in a Middle School: What Makes Them Achieve, Augustina Bryan, Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
The Evaluation of the Jostens Renaissance Incentive Program and the Impact it has on Students at a Southwest Florida High School, Saneik Buchanan, Counselor Education and Supervision
Exploration of Factors that Influence the use of Psychological Testing in the Treatment and Evaluation of Children: Development of a Clinical Decision-Making Model, Joy Bui, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
An Examination of African American Male Educators' Perceptions of Relationships and Discrimination, Akiva S. Carson, Disability and Equity in Education
An Evaluation of a School District’s Summer Library Program Designed to Prevent Summer Reading Loss, Crystal Cizmar, Educational Leadership
Sense Of Belonging Among Foreign-Born And U.S.-Born Latinx Subgroups At A Community College, Raquel Cotuno, Higher Education Leadership
Program Evaluation of Departmentalizing in Upper Elementary, Pamela Crabb, Educational Leadership
Father's Perception Of Roles And Personal Growth: A Mixed-Methods Study Assessing Positive Fatherhood Development In Chicago, Sandra Crittle, Community Psychology
The Impact of Social Media on the Self-Esteem of Youth 10–17 Years Old: A Review of the Literature, Jasmine M. Daniels, Clinical Psychology
Support Through Strengthening Relational Ties : An Examination On The Impact Of Community-Based Partnerships In Closing Opportunity Gaps For Students, Sondra D. Davis, Educational Leadership
Utilizing Proper Behavior Modification Support Models to Narrow the Academic Achievement Gap Among At-Risk Students, Ronald Diltz I, Educational Leadership
Short-term Athletic Foreign Tours and Student Learning Outcomes: A Program Evaluation, April L. Elsbernd, Educational Leadership
A Program Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Fundations and Reading Strategies Professional Development, Cecile Amy Farino, Educational Leadership
Exploration of Physician Attitudes about Self-Care and Personal Mental Health: Possible Barriers to Physician Well Being, Candich Farrar, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Career Influences: A phenomenological Study of Career Influences of African American Women in the Counseling Profession., Tamara L. Ford, Counselor Education and Supervision
An Examination Of Community Members' Reactions To Violent Viral Media And Their Perceptions Of Its Impact On Black Chicago Communities, Paviella Foster, Educational Leadership
Impact of Tier 2 Intervention Program on Student Achievement and Self-Efficacy, Barbara L. Georges, Educational Leadership
The Impact of Integrated STEM Education on Student Achievement in Magnet Schools, Holly Esquia Gerlach, Educational Leadership
The Impact Of Professional Development Of Effective Teachers In Low Performing Schools, Brian Gibson, Educational Leadership
Program Evaluation of Behavior Plans and Rubrics: The Process and Impact on Student Growth, TAMARIAY GORDON, Educational Leadership
THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING CURRICULUM AND PRACTICES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION: A PROGRAM EVALUATION, Michelle Grace, Educational Leadership
Exploring Gender Differences Between Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder in Responses on the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), Stephanie M. Green, Clinical Psychology
Evaluation of Reading Intervention Programs for Students with Disabilities, Diana Greer, Educational Leadership
Gaps in the Mental Health System,Justice System and The Transition to Adulthood: An Analysis of Unmet Needs, Maria Gremli Sanders, Educational Leadership
Social-Ecological and Protective Factor Approach to Managing Parental Incarceration, Jacquelyn Harris, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
African American Women Attaining and Maintaining the Position of Superintendent, Twyla Harris, Educational Leadership
Academic Disciplinary Differences In The Perceived Value Of The Community Of Practice Model, Alyssa Marie Hill, Higher Education Leadership
The Perceptions Of Former Students As To The Importance Of Post-Secondary And Career Planning In An Alternative High School Setting, Trudy Hill-Jones, Educational Leadership
Elementary Teachers' Perceptions Of The Development And Implementation Of A Comprehensive School Safety Plan, Rachina Holman Heron, Educational Leadership
Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning For Success, Fred A. Hunter, Educational Leadership
Into the Cloud: How Professional Development and Leadership Relate to Technology Implementation, Jessica Iovinelli, Educational Leadership
Computer-Based Learning: Effects on Student Learning and Interpretation of Curriculum, HASANI JACKSON, Higher Education Leadership
Social-Emotional Learning in Higher Education: A Program Evaluation, Liza D. Johnson, Higher Education Leadership
Student Perceptions of School and Teachers In the Classroom, Sonji Jones-Manson, Community Psychology
How Informal Education Programs Can Learn From Higher Education Assessment: Evaluating the Morton Arboretum's N-ACT Program, Jeremy A. Joslin, Higher Education Leadership
Psychotherapy Model for the Training of Counselors in India, Vini Kalra, Clinical Psychology
Insights into the Lived Experiences of English Language Learners, Rina kassem, Curriculum and Social Inquiry
Risk and Protective Factors for Psychological Distress Following a Morally Injurious Event in Combat Veterans, Aaron Keating, Clinical Psychology
The Impact of Principal Leadership Qualities on Professional Learning Implementation, John Kerley and John Patrick Kerley, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation of One School District Standards Assessment Program, Derrick King, Educational Leadership
"We Don't Work For Free": Tenured Faculty Engagement In Assessment Initiatives On A Unionized Community College Campus, Lauren Kosrow, Higher Education Leadership
Bridging the Gap: Understanding non-offending parental responses to their children's sexual abuse., Jennifer LaTreill, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Impact of Reading Intervention on Retained Elementary-Age Students, Elizabeth Lazar, Educational Leadership
Self-Determination Theory and Faculty Behavior: A Quantitative Study of Faculty Leaders' Use of Assessment Evidence, Joseph D. Levy, Higher Education Leadership
Racial Socialization: Its Influence On Outcomes Among Black American Children Exposed To Physical Discipline, Veronica L. Love, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Primary Dilemma: Determining And Overcoming Barriers To A Focus On Prekindergarten Through Grade 3, Sarah Turner Lukas and Sarah Turner Lukas, Educational Leadership
Dispositions of Emotional Intelligence in School Principals, Efrain Martinez, Educational Leadership
SOCIAL DEPRIVATION AND SOLITARY CONFINEMENT, Mallory McCoy, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
A Task Analytic Model Of Tenderness In Emotion-Focused Therapy For Couples: The Discovery Phase, Corie McNally, Clinical Psychology
Trust In Leadership To Develop Collaborative School Culture And Effective Implementation Of Professional Learning Communities, Kara Mieszanek, Educational Leadership
Incorporating Critical Thinking: Self-Perception of Teachers’ Ability to Promote Critical Thinking Skills in Primary Grades (K-2), Courtney Milligan, Educational Leadership
You Are Resilient: Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based Treatment for Low-SES, Urban Youth, Courtney Molina, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Exploring the Relationship Between Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Empathy in Student Therapists, Nicole Montes, Clinical Psychology
A MODEL FOR THE INCLUSION OF SPIRITUALITY IN SUPERVISION, Abigail Moulton, Clinical Psychology
Examining Teacher Perceptions of Primary Grade Level Collaboration on Professional Development and Growth, Tracey Muff, Teaching and Learning
Exploration of the Link Between Migration and Acculturation Related-Stress, Attachment Style, and Psychological Distress in Arab Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylees, Hayat Nadar Psy.D., Clinical Psychology
Community Violence, Protective Factors, and Resilience: Gender Differences in African American Youth, Kimberly Nelson-Arrington, Clinical Psychology
A Case Study of Academic Performance in a K-8 School Model, Jamie North, Educational Leadership
ACCURATELY DIAGNOSING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AMONG A COMORBID POPULATION, Michelle Okolita, Clinical Psychology
The Study of Black American Male School Principals’ Life Experiences and How They Affect Black American Male Students in Their Schools to Close the Academic Achievement Gap, Linda Palija, Educational Leadership
An Interoperative Phenomenological Analysis of Hindu Psychologists and the Impact of Hinduism on Their Clinical Work, Kinjal Panchal, Clinical Psychology
Fostering Resilience: A Pilot Study for Mindful Yoga as an Intervention for Adolescents Exposed to Chronic Adversity, Michele Pinellas, Counselor Education and Supervision
What are the impacts of setting student learning objectives on classroom instruction and student achievement?, Jessica Plaza, Educational Leadership
NARROWING ATTAINMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT GAPS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN THIRD GRADE STUDENTS THROUGH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING, Phyteria Proctor and Phyteria LaShawn Proctor, Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
WOMEN'S EXPEREINCES OF INTERNALIZED SEXISM, Syeda Rahmani, Clinical Psychology
Intergenerational Family Learning Programs: Stories of Latinx, Immigrant Families and Their Journeys to and through Higher Education, Monica Ramos, Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
The Relationship Between Neuropsychological Functioning, Biomarker AV-1451, and Subjective Memory Impairment in a Cognitively Normal Sample, AmberRose Reale-Caldwell, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Middle School Algebra as a College and Career Readiness Indicator, Carrie M. Renfroe, Educational Leadership
A Program Evaluation of Immersive Devised Story Drama: Process and Impacts at a Summer Creativity Camp, Amy Ressler, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation of a Digital Information Course at a Secondary School, Priscilla Reyes, Educational Leadership
Increasing Trust and Teacher Voice in Order to Improve Teacher Evaluation in Chicago, Tim Riff, Educational Leadership
Assessing Response To Intervention By The Extent To Which Tier II Supports Impacted Student Growth: The Story Of Response To Intervention (RtI) Practices In One Urban School District, Tammy Saleem, Educational Leadership
District Solutions for Resource Effectiveness: A Local Education Agency Leadership Approach, Tammy Saleem, Educational Leadership
Elevating The Response To Intervention Framework: Positioning Data To Forge Change Needed For Stronger RTI Practices, Tammy Saleem, Educational Leadership
The Biological, Psychological, Cognitive, and Social Perspectives on Aging: The Design of a Healthy Aging Program for Older Adults, Melissa Santiago, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Clarity Precedes Competence: The Impact of a Revised Classroom Teacher Evaluation Instrument on Teaching and Learning, Kyra Schafte, Educational Leadership
The Underrepresentation of Hispanic Female Educational Leaders and Their Perceived Barriers, Angela J. Schmitz, Educational Leadership
Self-Care Domains, Benefits of Self-Care in Graduate-Level Training Programs, and Ways to Incorporate Self-Care Education and Practices in Graduate-Level Training Programs, Krystel Segovia, Clinical Psychology
Adult Criminal Offenders Recollection Of Childhood Exposure To Trauma And Its Impact, Taneshia V. Sims, Community Psychology
The Imposter Phenomenon and Achievement Dispositions in High-Achieving Women in Clinical Psychology, Kayla Sivesind, Clinical Psychology
Military Sexual Trauma in Veterans: Consequences, Treatment, and Therapeutic Implications, Chelsey Siville, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Is Critical Thinking Really Critical? A Research Study Of The Intentional Planning For The Teaching Of Critical Thinking In The Middle Grades, Michelle Smith, Educational Leadership
The Implementation of a Two-Way Dual Language Program And The Impact On Teaching And Learning, Annetta Spychalski, Educational Leadership
Black Girls Matter: The Impact of Historical Representation on Contemporary Education, Carolyn Strong, Curriculum and Social Inquiry
Relationships between Ethnicity, Attitudes toward Institutional Authority, and Hope in the African American Community, Garnadette Stuckey, Community Psychology
What Role Does The African American Church Play When Meeting The Mental Health Needs of Its African American Parishioners?, Lisa Sutton, Community Psychology
An Examination of the Application of Three Deep Learning Principles (Active Learning; Bloom's Taxonomy; Neuroscience of Learning) in Counselor Education Masters Level Ethics Courses, Tamara A. Tarver, Counselor Education and Supervision
Critical District Supports for New Magnet Programs, Sarah Byrd Tierney, Educational Leadership
The Effectiveness of the Implementation of Social and Emotional Learning Programs Program Evaluation, Cynthia Treadwell, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation of the Trauma-Informed Approach Implemented at a Title I Elementary School, Aleli Vazquez, Educational Leadership
Attitudes and Beliefs of Christian Denominations Toward Mental Health, Javier Velez, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Importance Of Leadership Activities In Addressing The Shortage Of African American Men Completing Doctoral Degrees, Lerita Watkins, Educational Leadership
Clinical Trainees' Experience of Burnout and its Relationship to Supervision, Amanda Weaver, Clinical Psychology
CREATING COMPREHENSIVE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY: EXPLORING NETWORK ACTIVITY AMONG SHELTERS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE SOUTH-SIDE OF CHICAGO, Gloria West, Community Psychology
Experiences of Graduate Level Students of Color with Race in Psychology Diversity Courses, Lakesha Winley, Clinical Psychology
Differences in Characteristics of Criminal Behavior Between Solo and Team Serial Killers, Matthew Woster, Clinical Psychology
Running in Place: The Conditions Associated with Principal Transition in Chicago and the Implications for Policy and Practice, Heather M. Young Anichini, Educational Leadership
A Meta-Synthesis of the American and the European Standards for the Accreditation of Counseling Training Programs, Natalia Zapolsky, Counselor Education and Supervision
Dissertations from 2019
To Plant A Garden Is To Believe In The Future: An Autoethnographic Journey Of Doubt And Restoration In A Co-Principalship, Arturo Abrego, Educational Leadership
Necessary and Sufficient: Examining the Role of Attachment Trauma and Psychological Maltreatment as Primary Etiological Factors in the Development of Borderline Personality Disorder, Chacy Agnello, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
A Phenomenological Study On The Perceptions Of The Veterans Transition Into The Civilian Workforce, Tiffany M. Allen and Tiffany Allen-Hampton, Community Psychology
Social Media in Baptist Churches, Robin Amankwah, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation Of The New Teacher Mentoring And Induction Program At A Title One Elementary School, Tamara Baker-Drayton, Educational Leadership
Factors Influencing Teachers To Remain At Charter Schools, Tyneasha Banks, Educational Leadership
AN EVALUATION OF AN I-READY MATH PROGRAM FOR 5TH GRADERS IN ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT, Tashanda Brown-Cannon, Educational Leadership
Streamlining Professional Development: Finding a Solution to Reduce Stress and Burnout Among Self-Contained Classroom Educators, Octavia Colon, Educational Leadership
Co-Teaching As a Vehicle To Inclusion In a Diverse Suburban Middle School: A Case Study, Luis Correa, Educational Leadership
Impact of Leader In Me On Social-Emotional Learning of Elementary Students, David Danielski, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation Of A Sixth Grade Intensive Mathematics Program And Impacts On Student Achievement, Tammy Dery, Educational Leadership
The Utility of Music-based Interventions in Dementia Care, Adriana C. Doerr, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on Neuropsychological Functioning and Tau Accumulation Later in Life in Military Veterans, Lindsay Eatman, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Professional Learning Communities Supporting Teacher Collaboration And Student Achievement: A Program Evaluation, Chundra Evens, Educational Leadership
Integrating the Internet, Other Information Communication Technologies, and the New Literacies of Online Research and Comprehension into Literacy Instruction, Kathleen Fleming, Reading and Language
The Underlying Psychophysiology of Pedophilic Disorder and the Implications for Treatment Approaches, Tonise Florexil, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
CHARACTERISTICS OF COLLABORATION IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES: A PROGRAM EVALUATION INFORMING CHANGE LEADERSHIP AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS, Daniela Fountain, Educational Leadership
Perceptions and Experiences of Online Learning and Synchronous Communication, Michelle Fry, Higher Education Leadership
A Comparison of Cooperative Learning and Collaboration in High School Geometry Classes Including Geometry in Construction, Shelley Gates, Educational Leadership
Advocating for the Adoption of a Comprehensive Work-Based Learning System, Shelley Gates, Educational Leadership
Perceptions of a Traditional High School Bell Schedule in the 21st Century, Shelley Gates, Educational Leadership
A Program Evaluation Of The Parent Academy For One School District, Kathleen Gordon, Educational Leadership
Advocating For One-Way Dual Language Programs In High School, Academia Bilingue, Anthony Grazzini, Educational Leadership
Teacher Evaluation Practices and Policy Implications: Effective Strategies for Changing Instruction, Scott Grens, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation Of The In-School Suspension Program At One High School, Monique Griffin-Gay, Educational Leadership
Redefining Burnout: Exploring Common Conceptualizations and the Neurophysiology of Chronic Stress to Establish an Integrated Allostatic Model, Danny A. Guzzi, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Importance of Leadership Motivational Activities In Encouraging International Students To Return To Their Tier 1 Universities, Eric Hall, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation Of The Positive Behavior Intervention Suppot Program At One Elementary School, Nicolette Harris, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation Of An Afterschool Program In a Title 1 Elementary School, Contobia Horsey-Adams, Educational Leadership
Identifying Barriers In Black Communities That Hinder The Engagement In LGBT Affirming Behaviors. Clinical Implications For Understanding Barriers to Attaining Adequate Social Support When Working With LGBT People Of Color., Raven Howard, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Attendance Matters! A Policy Advocacy Document, Robert G. Hubbird, Educational Leadership
Attendance Matters! We Must Decrease Student Truancy and Absenteeism, Robert G. Hubbird, Educational Leadership
Do After-School Performing Arts Programs Impact Student Attendance?, Robert G. Hubbird, Educational Leadership
Integration of Mindfulness-Based Approaches in the Treatment of Eating Disorders: A Review of the Literature, Kimberly Hubinger, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Educators’ Perceptions of Restorative Justice, Care, Inclusion, and Disability: A Phen[women]ological Study, Jennifer Hull, Disability and Equity in Education
Examining Protective Factors That Promote Resilience Among Children With An Incarcerated Parent, Celeste A. Jackson, Community Psychology
Why Am I Here? Examining the Relationship Between Purpose and Career Advancement of First-Generation Doctoral Students, Lily Jenkins, Higher Education Leadership
Sources Of Missed Understanding: A Framework For Diagnosing Comprehension Breakdown, Tarr Jennifer, Reading, Language and Literacy
AN EVALUATION OF SCHOOL CULTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, Jeremy Johns-Klein, Educational Leadership
THE BLUEPRINT OF REFORM, SOCIAL JUSTICE QUESTIONS, AND THE MISSING PERSPECTIVE OF AFRICAN AMERICANS, Raymellia Jones, Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
Creating A Systemic Approach To Technology Integration Through Job-Embedded Professional Growth, Andrew Kohl, Educational Leadership
Establishing A Program For Teacher Micro-Credentials To Support Individual Professional Learning, Andrew Kohl, Educational Leadership
One-to-One Learning - Success Factors For Meaningful Technology Integration, Andrew Kohl, Educational Leadership
Exploration of Atheism as a Diversity Issue and its Implications for Best Practice in Psychotherapy: Trajectories and Strengths, Justin Michael Lampert, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Engaging In Self-Care: Do Mental Health Care Providers Practice What They Preach?, Nancy L. Lashley, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Students As The Golden Resource: Incorporating Student Voice Into Overall School Culture, Dominick M. Lupo, Educational Leadership
Barriers To Student Connectedness and Engagement: How Socioeconomic Status Affects Student Involvement, Dominic M. Manola, Educational Leadership
NGOS EMBODYING DECOLONIALITY: TOWARDS EMANCIPATORY PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE AND PEDAGOGY IN PALESTINE, Hana Masud, Community Psychology
IMPROVING SCHOOL CULTURE TO ENHANCE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AT SAMAD ISLAMIC SCHOOL: A CHANGE LEADERSHIP PLAN, Hanan Matari and Ruqia Ali, Educational Leadership
LAYING THE FOUNDATION TO IMPROVE LITERACY IN A K–12 ISLAMIC SCHOOL THROUGH THE INTRODUCTION OF A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY: A FORMATIVE EVALUATION, Hanan Matari and Ruqia Ali, Educational Leadership
PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF ENGLISH LEARNERS (ELLs) IN A LARGE URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICT: A POLICY ADVOCACY DOCUMENT, Hanan Matari and Ruqia Ali, Educational Leadership
Personalizing Professional Learning For Teachers: Pursuing Equity Through Systematic Personalization, Megan M. McCarter, Educational Leadership
Use of Mindfulness to Treat Mental Health Symptoms of Individuals Subjected to Human Sex Trafficking and Prostitution, Amanda McCaw, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Evaluating the Hiring Practices of a Small Suburban Chicago School District, Rob McElligott, Educational Leadership
Policy Advocacy: Transgender Students in a Public School Setting, Rob McElligott, Educational Leadership
Rethinking the Hiring Practices of a Small Suburban Chicago School District, Rob McElligott, Educational Leadership
Advocating for Cycles of Inquiry as Alabama's Professional Development Model for Teachers, Brian Metcalf, Educational Leadership
A Program Evaluation Of Job-Embedded Professional Development In An Urban School District, Brian Metcalf, Educational Leadership
How Principals Understanding Of Best Practices In Professional Development Impacts Teacher Pedagogy, Brian Metcalf, Educational Leadership
An Analysis of Gifted Identification for Elementary-Aged Students in A High Performing School District: A Program Evaluation, John Panozzo, Educational Leadership
Enrichment, Accelerated Placement, and Gifted Programming: A Policy Advocacy Document, John Panozzo, Educational Leadership
Reforming The Identification Process for Math Placement in a High Performing School District: A Change Plan, John Panozzo, Educational Leadership
The Two Faces Of Education: Educators' And Administrators' Perspectives On Collaboration And Co-teaching, Lisa Penny, Disability and Equity in Education
Linking the Relationship Between Childhood Interpersonal Trauma and Auditory Hallucinations: Considerations for Assessment, Conceptualization, and Treatment, Amanda Pinelli, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
The Use of Word Games to Enhance the Vocabulary of Sixth Grade Students, Coleen F. Pinnock, Reading, Language and Literacy
The Relationship Between Frequency of Yoga and Meditation on PTSD Symptoms in Individuals Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence, Kimberly Polignani, Clinical Psychology
EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A HIGH SCHOOL INTERVENTION PROGRAM DURING LUNCH PERIODS: A PROGRAM EVALUATION, Limaris Pueyo, Educational Leadership
EXPANDING AP ENROLLMENT FOR HISPANIC AND AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS: CHANGE LEADERSHIP PLAN, Limaris Pueyo, Educational Leadership
NARROWING ATTAINMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT GAPS OF HIGH SCHOOL AFRICAN AMERICAN AND HISPANIC STUDENTS: POLICY ADVOCACY DOCUMENT, Limaris Pueyo, Educational Leadership
DIVERSE LEARNERS IN INCLUSION CLASSROOMS AND THEIR STANDARDIZED ACHIEVEMENT TEST, Janice Quartman, Educational Leadership
Treatment Considerations For Adoption-related Complex Trauma, Jessica Reyka, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Teachers’ Perceptions of Reading Wonders: Is It Really A Wonder? A Program Evaluation, Myra A. Richardson, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation Of A Title One Elementary School's English For Speakers Of Other Languages Program, Kim L.P. Rigby, Educational Leadership
CLOSING THE OPPORTUNITY GAP FOR LOW-INCOME URBAN MINORITY STUDENTS IN TURNAROUND SCHOOLS, Cleophas Rodgers, Educational Leadership
The Developmental Trajectory of Panic Disorder in Individuals with a History of Interpersonal Childhood Trauma, Karon Rosen, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Parental Attributions and Misperceptions of Child Problem Behavior: An Etiological Review Through a Lens of Cultural Competence, Robert Rosen, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Happiness Advantage: The Impact on School Culture, Jillian Sagan, Educational Leadership
A Suburban Case of Community Mobilization for Music Education: Lessons for Arts Education in a Cash-Strapped World, Karen Sarasin, Curriculum and Social Inquiry
A Phenomenological Study Of The First Year College Experience Of First-generation Latinx Students, Ceil Scanlan, Educational Psychology
A Program Evaluation of Professional Learning Communities to Support Professional Development and Student Learning, Tiffany Scott, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation Of A Stem Magnet Program That Utilizes Project-Based Learning To Improve Student Achievement, LeShea Boromei Serrano, Educational Leadership
The Effects of Historical Alcohol Use on Neuropsychological Functioning in Older Adults Following a Traumatic Brain Injury, Ryan Sever, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Teacher Professional Development and The Seven 21st Century Survival Skills: A Program Evaluation, Nykowanna Sloan, Educational Leadership
Making A Way Out Of No Way: A Phenomenological Study of Black Maternal Activism In Chicago, Deidra Somerville, Community Psychology
The Journey: From Teacher to Servant Leader/Principal, Constance Stavrou, Educational Leadership
Stonewall: Developing A Historically-and-Culturally Based Empowerment Narrative Modality For Therapeutic Treatment With LGBTQ+ Youth, Stephen Terranova, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
POSITIONALITY MATTERS: SCHOOL CHOICE DECISIONS BASED ON ETHNOGRAPHIC ACCOUNTS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN PARENTS, Dr. Stacy L. Thomas, Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
An Evaluation Of The Restorative Justice Program At One Middle School, Edward Jerome Thompson, Educational Leadership
Career Pathway Orientation Courses and Their Influences on Student Career Decision Making, Daniel Weidner, Educational Leadership
Effect of Attentional Focus on Learning and Performance in Youth Sports, Justin Wright, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Bicultural Development of Students in a Dual Language Program, Quinn Wulbecker, Educational Leadership
THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF PARENTING CHILDREN WITH FOOD ALLERGIES: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY, Anne Zavell, Disability and Equity in Education
TEST-RETEST RELIABILITY AND INTERNAL CONSISTENCY OF CHILDHOOD MEASURES OF PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ADOLESCENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, Lauren Zellmer, Clinical Psychology - Florida School of Professional Psychology
Dissertations from 2018
Advocating For Network Councils In Chicago Public Schools (CPS): A Policy Advocacy Document, Jeffrey Alstadt, Educational Leadership
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Systems To Support Administrators Plan, Jeffrey Alstadt, Educational Leadership
Supports Provided To Improve Schools In Need Of Intensive Supports In Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Evaluation, Jeffrey Alstadt, Educational Leadership
Ethnic Identity And Awareness Of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: A Mixed Methods Approach, Ebony K. Bradford, Community Psychology
23 Illinois Administrative Code 50: Redefining the Formal Observation in Teacher Evaluation; A Policy Advocacy Document, Merryl B. Brownlow, Educational Leadership
Teacher Evaluation: The Change We Wish to See; Improving the Formal Observation Process to Improve Student Learning, Merryl B. Brownlow, Educational Leadership
The Role of the Formal Observation in Promoting Reflective Practice, Merryl B. Brownlow, Educational Leadership
A Change Plan For District Professional Learning And Teacher Collaboration In The Area Of Elementary English Language Arts Instruction, Scott Carlson, Educational Leadership
Alignment Of School Improvement Plans With District Professional Learning Plan: A Policy Advocacy Document, Scott Carlson, Educational Leadership
A Program Evaluation Of District Professional Learning Practices Using The Standards Assessment Inventory, Scott Carlson, Educational Leadership
Reflections on Lgbtq in Adolescence: Impact of Social and Environmental Issues on Early Identity Development, Antonio Champion, Community Psychology
MUSLIM PERCEPTIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE LIGHT OF CULTURE, AND THE NEED FOR HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION, Naz N. Chief, Community Psychology
ADVOCATING FOR FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN: A POLICY ADVOCACY DOCUMENT, Jhoon Chung, Educational Leadership
EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A FIRST YEAR MENTORING PROGRAM IN A SUBURBAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT: A PROGRAM EVALUATION, Jhoon Chung, Educational Leadership
UTILIZING FULL-TIME RELEASE MENTORS IN A SUBURBAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT: A CHANGE LEADERSHIP PLAN, Jhoon Chung, Educational Leadership
An Examination Of A Social And Emotional Learning Program And Implications For Diversity Development, Chimille E. Dillard, Educational Leadership
Embedding Diversity Into The Curriculum: Facilitating Challenging Conversations, Chimille E. Dillard, Educational Leadership
Embedding Racial And Gender Diversity In State Mandated Common Assessments: A Policy Advocacy Document, Chimille E. Dillard, Educational Leadership
Narrowing the Opportunity Gap: Developing Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students, Niles Engerman, Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
Linguistic Interactions of Spanish Speaking Mexican American Families, Adelfio J. Garcia, Reading and Language
Differentiating the Principal Evaluation: Policy Advocacy Document, Kimberly Harper-Young and Kimberly Harper-Young, Educational Leadership
Improving Progress Structures To Impact Student Achievement At An Elementary School, Kimberly Harper-Young and Kimberly Harper-Young, Educational Leadership
The Impact of Progress Monitoring Structures on Student Achievement, Kimberly Harper-Young and Kimberly Harper-Young, Educational Leadership
AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGES OF TRANSITIONING FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO HIGHER EDUCATION, Shenika Jackson, Community Psychology
Employee Engagement Through the Instructional Leadership Team, Stephen Juracka, Educational Leadership
Improving Professional Learning Community Structures for Enhanced Professional Practice, Stephen Juracka, Educational Leadership
Professional Learning through Professional Learning Communities, Mentorship, and Shared Leadership, Stephen Juracka, Educational Leadership
Deconstructing Negative Stereotypes, Myths And Microaggressions About Black Women: Reconstructing Black Women’s Narrative, Identity And The Empowering Nature Of Ethnic Identity, Patricia Luckoo, Community Psychology
Educational Policy Development For Closing The Black And White Achievement Gap, Markisha Mitchell, Educational Leadership
Organizational Change Plan For Closing The Black And White Achievement Gap, Markisha Mitchell, Educational Leadership
Program Evaluation For Assessing The Effectiveness Of Tracking The Academic Growth And Attendance Of Black Students In Closing The Black And White Achievement Gap, Markisha Mitchell, Educational Leadership
Mexican American Parents of Elementary Students and Literacy Engagement: A Case Study of a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Parent Book Club Using Children's Literature, Pablo Ochoa, Reading and Language
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Character Education Program in a Single-Sex, Urban Charter High School: Learning from Teacher and Student Perceptions of Its Implementation., Kizawanda A. Olowe, Educational Leadership
Increasing School Social Worker Supports for Schools in Illinois: Policy Recommendations for Supporting Student Learning and Growth., Kizawanda A. Olowe, Educational Leadership
Increasing the Buy-In and Effectiveness of a Social and Emotional Learning Class Program in a Single Sex, Urban and Charter High School: Social and Emotional Learning Specialists and Student Perceptions of Its Implementation., Kizawanda A. Olowe, Educational Leadership
How the Labeling of “Acting White” Manifests itself Among People of Color: The Life Experiences of Cultural Straddlers, Norah Owens, Community Psychology
Perceptions Of American Latino Families Of Their Children's Education: Stories From One Suburban Middle School, Jeffry Prickett, Educational Leadership
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF CHINESE IMMIGRANT STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN TRANSITION SERVICES, Xin Qing, Disability and Equity in Education
23 Illinois Administrative Code 50: Redefining The Formal School Site Observation In Principal Evaluation (A Policy Advocacy Document), Noah Riley, Educational Leadership
Creating Conditions For A Collaborative Relationship Between Principals And Their Supervisors: A Change Initiative, Noah Riley, Educational Leadership
Examining The Perceptions Of Principals To Improve Professional Development Opportunities And Support From Central Office: A Program Evaluation, Noah Riley, Educational Leadership
Organizing Approaches Adopted by Nonprofit Organizations Engaged in Social Change Within Black LGBT and Queer Communities, christina M. smith, Community Psychology
AN EVALUATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SMALL GROUPS USING SPECIFIC READING STRATEGIES, Kenyatta Starks, Educational Leadership
A PLAN TO IMPROVE IMPLEMENTATION FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR TEACHERS THAT IS SUSTAINABLE AND EFFECTIVE, Kenyatta Starks, Educational Leadership
A POLICY ADVOCATING FOR TURNAROUND REFORM TO IMPROVE FAILING SCHOOLS: POLICY ADVOCACY DOCUMENT, Kenyatta Starks, Educational Leadership
Scaffolded Discourse Within a Comprehensive Literacy Model, Kimberlee Wagner, Reading, Language and Literacy
"Understanding LGBTQ+ Intimate Partner Violence & Challenges in, Dr. Juanita Yates, Community Psychology
Dissertations from 2017
Exploring the Effects of the Second Step-Resilient Kids Program on the Academic Achievement of Traumatized Students, Mary J. Bowie, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation Of AVID As A Supplemental Education Program At The Middle School Level, Lori Bradner, Educational Leadership
ADVOCATING FOR THE NEED OF A COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PREPARATION ACCOUNTABLITY POLICY, Mellodie Brown, Educational Leadership
One Size Doesn't Fit All: Implementation of Differentiated Instruction, Janet D. Butler, Educational Leadership
Addressing The Need For Systemic Implementation of Social Emotional Learning, Emilie Correa, Educational Leadership
Advocacy For Compliance With Existing Policy in Social Emotional Learning, Emilie Correa, Educational Leadership
Emotional Wellness And Learning, Emilie Correa, Educational Leadership
Becoming a Learning System that Maximizes the Modes of Professional Learning: A Change Leadership Plan in a Middle School Setting, Emily Crement, Educational Leadership
Policy Advocacy: Standards for Professional Learning, Emily Crement, Educational Leadership
Teachers' Perceptions on Professional Learning: A Mixed Method Program Evaluation in a Middle School Setting, Emily Crement, Educational Leadership
Teacher Evaluation in an Urban Setting: A View from the Trenches, Fabiola Fadda-Ginski, Reading and Language
The Relationship Between Extracurricular Activities And Academic Achievement, Robert Freeman, Educational Leadership
A Collaborative & Strategic Approach To Improve School Achievement Through Effective Attendance/Truancy Policies And Procedures, Hector Freytas, Educational Leadership
A Collaborative & Strategic Approach To Improve School Achievement Through The Advocacy Of An Effective Grading, Promotion And Reporting Policy, Hector Freytas, Educational Leadership
A Collaborative & Systematic Approach To Implementing An Effective Standards-Based Grading And Reporting System: A Change Leadership Plan, Hector Freytas, Educational Leadership
The Undergraduate in the “New Urban University”: Recognizing the Role of Agency and its Correlates in the Student’s Academic Life Story, Karen Galea, Community Psychology
AN EXAMINATION OF THE INDUCTION AND TEACHER MENTORING PROGRAM TO INFORM RETENTION EFFORTS IN A SUBURBAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, Leah Gauthier, Educational Leadership
CHANGE PLAN FOR THE TEACHER MENTORING AND INDUCTION PROGRAM TO INFORM RETENTION EFFORTS IN A SUBURBAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, Leah Gauthier, Educational Leadership
DEVELOPING A PARTNERSHIP IN TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM BETWEEN COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS: A POLICY ADVOCACY DOCUMENT, Leah Gauthier, Educational Leadership
Implementing a Cohort Model for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 at One High School: A Change Leadership Project., AGNES GHANSAH and Agnes Ghansah Ed.D., Educational Leadership
Lunch Tutoring in One High School’s Regular Daily Schedule: A Policy Advocacy Document., AGNES GHANSAH and Agnes Ghansah Ed.D., Educational Leadership
Single Gender Programming in a High School Setting: A program Evaluation Project., AGNES GHANSAH and Agnes Ghansah Ed.D., Educational Leadership
Seeing Polar Bears in a Snowstorm: Examining Racial Equity Work in a Predominantly White Suburban School, Timothy Hayes, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation of One District's Think Through Math Program and Curriculum Implementation, Dywayne Hinds, Educational Leadership
Improving Teacher Evaluation Through Enhanced Support for Teachers and School Based Administrators, Dywayne Hinds, Educational Leadership
Standards-Based Grading within a School District Using Personalized Learning, Dywayne Hinds, Educational Leadership
AN EVALUATION OF FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMMING, Amy Houlihan, Educational Leadership
ENSURING STUDENT SUCCESS IN FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN: PURPOSEFUL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES, Amy Houlihan, Educational Leadership
KINDERGARTEN FOR EQUITY: A POLICY ADVOCACY STATEMENT, Amy Houlihan, Educational Leadership
Elementary Teachers of Writing: Paths, Passions, and Practices, Amy Huftalin, Reading and Language
An Evaluation Of One School District's GED Instructional And Assessment Program Following The Revised GED 2014 Test, Marc Hutek, Educational Leadership
HIV Continuity Of Care Including Mental Health and Risk Behaviors, Janet Jamison, Community Psychology
A Change Plan for Underachieving Gifted Children, Jason Major, Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
A Program Evaluation of Double-Period Algebra, Jason Major, Teaching and Learning
Policy Advocacy for Letting Schools Be Schools, Jason Major, Curriculum, Advocacy, and Policy
Change Leadership Project Plan: District Financial Transparency and Sustainable 1:1 Business Model, Michael Marassa, Educational Leadership
Policy Advocacy: Adoption the 4 C’s Rubrics into Illinois Vision 20/20, Michael Marassa, Educational Leadership
Transforming the American Education System: A Program Evaluation of a School District’s 1:1 Chromebook Pilot, Michael Marassa, Educational Leadership
CONSISTENT COACHING AND ALIGNMENT: A NEW WAY OF WORK FOR COLLEGE READINESS SYSTEM STAFF, Christie L. McMullen, Educational Leadership
ONGOING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, Christie L. McMullen, Educational Leadership
WICOR WALKTHROUGHS AND TEACHER PRACTICE, Christie L. McMullen, Educational Leadership
Insights from Survivors and Latino Professional Counselors Providing Interventions to Latino Children Affected by Domestic Violence: Implications for Culturally Responsive Interventions and Professional Training, Estela Melgoza, Community Psychology
Emerging Pathways: A Teacher/Researcher's Reflexive Journey Implementing Literacy-Based Science Interventions With Adolescent English Language Learners, Jeffrey Mihlon, Reading and Language
Digitally Segregated Understanding Technology Readiness In Preparation For Higher Education Success, Gloria D. Mullons, Community Psychology
Experiences among U.S. Students of Color, Travel Background, and Cultural Attunement to Intersectionalities in Study Abroad Programs., Jessica Norman, Community Psychology
Effective Implementation of a Formative Assessment System, Kim Ontiveros, Educational Leadership
Homework Practices That Need a Change, Kim Ontiveros, Educational Leadership
Utilizing Formative Assessments to Inform Teacher Instruction and Student Engagement, Kim Ontiveros, Educational Leadership
Understanding Enrollment Patterns of Students In Advanced Placement Courses At School X, Are There Students That Are Being Left Behind? A Program Evaluation, Quiana D. Polk, Educational Leadership
The Perceived Community Engagement Survey: Further Exploration Of Its Reliability And Validity, Rafael Rivera, Community Psychology
The Doll Project As A Liberatory Art Intervention For Conscious Raising And Trauma Relief In A Chicago Marked By Violence, Rochele A. Royster 5453127, Community Psychology
Assessing The Read 180 Program In Two Title I Middle Schools: A Program Evaluation, Kathryn Shuler, Educational Leadership
A View From Within: A School Founder's View of Educating Children from the Inside Out, Allison B. Slade, Educational Leadership
Educating Incarcerated Youth In Illinois: A Blended Learning Model, John Sonnenberg, Educational Leadership
Community, Purpose, and Empowerment: Developing a Support Program with Student Veterans, Cari Stevenson, Community Psychology
Equitable Implementation And Facilitation of Senate Bill 100 For District-Wide Student Success and Safety: A Policy Advocacy Project, Dorothy Thompson, Educational Leadership
An Evaluation Of The Impact Of Custodial Adults' Identity In Addressing Incidences Of Bullying In A High School District, Dorothy J. Thompson, Educational Leadership
Creating A Student-Centered Safety And Bullying Prevention Program: A Change Leadership Pla, Dorothy J. Thompson, Educational Leadership
We Are All In This Together: The Impact of Collaborative Professional Learning Teams on 21st Century Literacy Instruction, Michelle K. Thompson, Reading and Language
Exploring Teacher’s Attitudes and Behaviors in Implementing Instructional Technology into Curriculum, Letitia Walters, Educational Leadership
The Educational Experiences Of Biracial Students As Seen Through The Eyes Of Their Parents, Sandra Washington, Educational Leadership
Exploring Teacher Effectiveness As Measured By The Danielson Framework For Teaching and Student Achievement Outcomes: Pursuing An Understanding of Leading Students to Excellence-PULSE Study, Caletha White, Educational Leadership
Policy Advocacy - Advocating For Redesigned Adult Learning In Support of Value-Added Teacher Evaluation, Caletha White, Educational Leadership
Redesigned Adult Learning To Create An Environment Of Deep Understanding Of The Danielson Framework for Teaching And The Shifts Required To Lead Students To Excellence, Caletha White, Educational Leadership
The Impact of Coaching on the Implementation of Effort Praise in the Classroom, Jessica Williams, Educational Leadership
Dissertations from 2016
Four Year Old Kindergarten Should Not Be Optional, But A Necessary Program For Low Performing School Districts, Edward Todd Beadle, Educational Leadership
Blended Learning and Educational Technology: Using An Online-Digital Curriculum To Support Student Learning, Jennifer Camilleri, Educational Leadership
Effective School Discipline Policy and Practice: Supporting Student Learning Through Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning Skills, Jennifer Camilleri, Educational Leadership
Understanding the Effects of Summer School, Technology, and 21st Century Skills on Student Academics, Jennifer Camilleri, Educational Leadership
SYSTEMATIC IMPLEMENTATION OF FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN IN A LARGE SUBURBAN SCHOOL DISTRICT: A CHANGE LEADERSHIP PLAN, BRAD EDWARD CARTER MR, Educational Leadership
A New Group of Leaders; The Assistant Principal Academy For Instructional Leadership and Development, Katrice M. Cotton, Educational Leadership
Promoting And Selecting Culturally Relevant Teaching Materials And Pedagogy In Our Schools, Ebony R. Davis, Educational Leadership
I Matter, As Does the World: Critical Consciousness in Higher Education, Myra Dutko, Community Psychology
A First-Year Implementation of Mindquest21, A Project-Based Paradigm Shift to Deeper Learning: A Program Evaluation, Deborah R. Esparza, Educational Leadership
Teacher-Created Student Growth Assessments Used For Teacher Evaluation And The Effects On Teacher Efficacy, Perry A. Finch, Educational Leadership
The Case For Cultural Proficiency For Teachers Of Students Of Color Who Live In Poverty: A Policy Advocacy Document, Perry A. Finch, Disability and Equity in Education
A School District's Change To Standards-Based Grading: A Conduit To Student Learning, Perry A. Finch, Educational Leadership
Addressing One Florida Elementary School's Morale: A Change Leadership Project, Valene Fletcher Winters, Educational Leadership
School Libraries, Disabilities, and a Phenomenological Progression to Policy Change, Patrice Narret Foerster, Disability and Equity in Education
Transformational Practices in a Culture of Change: Advocating for Culturally Adaptive Practices in Educator Credential Requirements Policy, Amaesha E. Gibson, Educational Leadership
An Alternative Program To Help Special Education Students Transition Back Into High School: A Program Evaluation, Janine E. Gruhn, Educational Leadership
Modifying Board Policy on Attendance for Alternative High School Students: A Policy Advocacy Document, Janine E. Gruhn, Educational Leadership
Redefining A Special Education Alternative High School Program To Make Students College and Career Ready: A Change Leadership Plan, Janine E. Gruhn, Educational Leadership
An Exploration Of Student Views On Grading And Learning In An Alternative School Setting, Lisa Heipp, Educational Leadership