Submissions from 2025
Breaking Barriers: Designing an Effective Early Intervention Process for Enhanced Developmental Outcomes in Private Schools, Breanne Kristen Cox, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Submissions from 2024
Reimagining Learning: Overcoming Barriers to Effective EdTech Tools Adoption in K-12 Schools, Nunzia Del Vento, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Traditional Online Credit Recovery Programs Opposed to Accelerated Online Credit Recovery Programs for High School Students, Frances Maxwell-Baxter, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Lost In Translation: A Qualitative Narrative Study on the Lived Experiences of BIPOC Individuals with High-Functioning Autism Transitioning to College, Aiyeesha L. Hill, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Using a Collegiate Program to Increase College Retention and Completion Rates of First-Generation and Low-Income Students, Jerinae McCollum-Speed, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Vicarious Trauma in Special Education Teachers, Ashley Bascome and Lauren Malter, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Removing Barriers to Certification: Enhancing the Path for Caribbean Teachers in Florida's Grades K-8, Karen Satchell-Simpson, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
An EPCK Challenge: A Study of the Major Challenges that Certified, Nonveteran English Language Arts Elementary School Teachers in a Southeast State of the United States Face with Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Lindsay Medford-Fazio, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Places and Spaces: The Onboarding and Retention of Black Students in K-12 Private Schools, Peter H. Boylan, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Retaining Resilient Teachers in Turbulent Times, Rachel N. Capitano and Allison L. Castellano, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Halfway Out: The Lived Experiences of Black Closeted Gay Male Educators in Predominately Black Schools, Gianna C. Faustin-McLeese, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Submissions from 2023
Early Career Special Education Teacher Lived Experiences During COVID-19, Sydney Parks, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
What's Up Doc? An Examination of the Lived Experiences Affecting ABD in the Ed.D. Student, Kimberly Carlo, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Low-Incidence Special Education Teachers Lived Experience Teaching During COVID-19, Christina Samone Hatcher, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Teacher Use of Computer Generated Feedback Through Online Programs, Sheena Wehr, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Post-secondary Preparation: Strategic Transition Planning for Employment Outcomes in Vocational Education for Students on the Autism Spectrum, Robin Jones, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
The Impact of Parent Training on Student Executive Functioning Skill Use, Nicole Tapia, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Leer Para Triunfar: An Action Research Evaluating the Effects of Parent Involvement in Reading Proficiency of Third-grade ELLs, Susana Díaz Hernández and Dominique Roche Rendón, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Perceptions of Parents and School Educators on English Language Learner Education in Florida Targeting the Graduation 13-Year Rule, Ailyn Barrios Forte, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Project-Based Learning and Third Grade Literacy: Teacher Perceptions on Viability of Implementation for Content Area Instruction, Syndie White, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
The Effect of Athletic Participation on Academic Achievement for Private High School Students, Jeff Johnson, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
The Investigation of First-Year Wellness Programming in College to Reduce Stress and Anxiety Levels, Charlotte Muriel, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Bridging the Gap Between Teacher Efficacy and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in the Private School World Language Classrooms, Cyrielle Maerten Anthony, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Getting Our Tutors Back on Track: An Examination of the Perceptions of Small Group Instruction and Engagement Strategies and the Professional Development Required, Kimberly Nicole Moore, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Mind Mapped: Supporting Black Male Students Through Mindful Mentoring, Danielle Firmino and Orville Reynolds, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Submissions from 2022
A Needs Assessment Study for an Ongoing Professional Development Program Called Some Saint for Subs for Substitute Teachers in Florida Public School Districts, Natalie W. Saint Victor, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
The Value of Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in Elementary School Students, Valerie Marie Hatcher, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
A Correlational Investigation of Black Females’ Education and Their Reproductive Health, Angela Marie Holliday, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Professional Development for Educational Continuity in Emergencies: The Response of Two Urban School Districts During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Crystal Amado Kucharski, Justin Arnone, Samantha Butler, Shannon Makowski, and Lucas Preble, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Autism to Higher Education: Tools for Parents, Amber L. Jordan and Shannon Emery, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Closing the Achievement Gap Among Foster Care Children, Ralph Cheriza, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Re-Imaging the Teacher Induction Program During a Pandemic, Veneise Harrell and LaTunya Gibbs, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Breaking the Cycle: Effects of Classroom-based Behavior Interventions on Disproportionate School Discipline, Gregory L. Murphy Jr., Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Teachers’ Perception of College and Career Education Exposure on Middle School Students, Francisco Jose Valverde and Joshua Davidow, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Submissions from 2021
Crowdsourcing Civics Instruction to Improve Student Civic Knowledge, Skills, and Citizen Engagement, Charles T. E. Jones, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
A Secondary Transition Planning Tool to Enhance the Needs of Students with Disabilities Beyond High School: Case Study, KaMyka Glenn, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Increasing Retention in Higher Education Institutions Through Competency-Based Education, JéVaughn J. Lancaster, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Tackling the Declining Number of Participants in Youth Tackle Football Through the Creation of an Awareness Website, Kristina M. Shahin, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Strengthening and Supporting Photography Education Using an Online Multi-Faceted Approach, Isidro Pentzke, Andrea Suhajcik, and Melissa Glynn, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Continuity and Sustainability in the Disability World, Jaimee Sabato, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Let Them Be Little: Teacher Perspectives on Developmental Play in Kindergarten Classrooms, Amy Michelle Towne, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Parental Strategies to Promote Mental Health in Digital Citizens of Grades 6-8, Maria Cavallo Benkirane and Iris K. Thompson, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Preparing Elementary School Teachers for the Multifaceted Profession, Laquandra Golf, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Narrowing the Achievement Gap Through Culturally Responsive Teaching, Natasha V. Forde, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Teacher Self-Care: A Guide for Educators, Jacqueline Leahy and Jamie Wolfe, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Improving Equity Through Master Scheduling, Allison deGregory and Craig Sommer, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Submissions from 2020
An Examination of Continuous Improvement in an Educational Organization, Billy Jacques Gira and Jennifer Malanga Martinez, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Beginning Teachers Induction Emphasizing Proactive Classroom Management Strategies, Vicki Gaddy, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
An Innovative Approach to Teacher Retention, Marc Dixon and Ruthe Francis, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
A National Crisis in Our Classrooms, Laura Ann Gomez-Green, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
The Significance of Employing a Comprehensive Transitional Program for Sixth Grade and its Effects on Student Anxiety and Performance, Yolanda E. Gregory, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
An Examination of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Antibias-Antiracist Curriculm in a Montessori Setting, Lucy Canzoneri-Golden and Juliet King, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
The Perceptions of Participation in a Mentored Title I Elementary String Instrumental Music Program, Manuel C. Capote, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
What Makes a Culturally Responsive and Competent Teacher: Perspectives of Millennials & Gen Z’s, Charlene Beckford, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Linking Kindness to Emotional Intelligence for Employee Satisfaction & Retention Through Professional Development Training, Constance Y. Lawrence, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Meant to Lead: Women, Equity, and Education, Elise R. Ecoff, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
The Power of Collective Teacher Efficacy: People, Process, and Product, Krista Hierholzer and Pamela McDonnough, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Perceptions of Adaptive Technology Usage in Secondary Math Classrooms, Ryan J. Benjamin, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
The Future of Career and Technical Education, Christopher L. Gilchrist, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Submissions from 2019
Multi-Touch Books in Higher Education: A Study of Educational Leadership and Policy for Schools of Education, Jason M. Cascio, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
What About Us? Vicarious Trauma in our “Systems”, Suzanne Spencer, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
A Study Investigating Behavior Economics and Parent Engagement to Impact the Transition to Kindergarten, Sarah Hough and Laura Carafiello, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Perceptions of Vocational Education Training Specialists and Employers of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Marie-Cécile Heinze, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Developing Digital Citizens Using Social-Emotional Competencies, Anthony Panella and Meghan Quinn, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Individual Differences in Perceptions Impacting Teacher Retention in a Large Urban Public School District, Joshua J. Prieur, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Standards Based Social Emotional Learning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cortney D. Roberts and Marissa L. Kase, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
The Invisible Population: The Lived Experiences of Homeless College Students, Emmanuella Sainthilaire, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Best Practices of the State of Florida's Plan B Implementation for Potentially Gifted Students, Robin Niki Rothman, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
The Revival of the Muscogee Creek Language through the Development of an Indigenous Language Interest Group, Tomasina Chupco Gilliam, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), with a Specialization in Educational Leadership
The Impact of a Neuroeducation-based Wellness Curriculum on Generation Z: Implementing Mind-Body Connection, Natalie M. Capiro, Alexandra L. Gleason, and Stefanie Powers, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Self-Contained Special Education Teachers' and Administrators' Perceptions of Teacher Evaluation Systems, Kareem Thompson, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Submissions from 2018
An Examination of Pedagogy in Middle School Science and Its Effect on Student Achievement, Brittany E. Kiser, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
A Qualitative Study on Prekindergarten through Second Grade Teachers’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Creative Movement on Phonics Acquisition, Enjoli R. Paul, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership - with a Specialization in K-12 Leadership
An Investigation of the Perceptions of High School Professional School Counselors: Qualitative Insights, Ashley Rizzi and Samantha Vanderpool, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Education Leadership
An Investigation Measuring the Impact of Financial Literacy Programs on University Student Debt, Morgan O'Sullivan, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
How Do Leadership Standards Affect Motivation, Susan B. Saint John, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Reading Comprehension in Two Accommodated Reading Tasks with College Students with Reading Disabilities, Catherine Wharton, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Submissions from 2017
Factors Affecting Teacher Turnover at Low-Performing Broward Charter Schools in High-Poverty Areas, Adriana Guerra, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership / School Administration
An Exploration of Practical Means by Which Post-Secondary Achievement Can Be Elevated for Low-Socioeconomic Black Males, Dwayne J. L. Crutchley, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership / School Administration
Teacher Perceptions on the Utilization of School-Based Mentoring as a Targeted Intervention for Secondary Students Identified as At-Risk, Allison Bradley and Wilnic Gideon, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Creating a Model and Professional Learning to Support the Design of Authentic Student Learning Tasks, Leah McConaughey and Paul Facteau, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Summer Reading Loss, Debbie Battles, Kathryn Morem, Laura Riopelle, and Catherine Tedesco, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Generating Evidence: The Evaluation of the Teacher Continuous Professional Development Framework, in Case of Ethiopia, Blene Aklilu Betemariam, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
The Educational Encounter-Storytelling of Successful African American and Latino Immigrant Male High School Graduates, Melvin Bustamante, Moody S. Fuller, and Thomas Welter, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Implementing a Ninth Grade Academy: A Dissertation in Practice, Colleen Gleason, Daniel Keller, Amanda Orndorff, Becky Youngman, and David Youngman, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Submissions from 2015
Student Teacher Perceptions Regarding Career Readiness and the Effectiveness of a Teacher Preparation Program, Josue Dantas, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Muslim Women: A Phenomenological Study of the Effects of Identity on Pursuing Higher Education, Rafael E. Harley, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Professional Baseball Players Transition from the Sport, Amy Moviel, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Impact Glass: How Do Grit and Growth Mindset Impact Career Advancement for Female Heads of Independent Schools?, Donna Norkeliunas, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Parental Involvement in Higher Education: Understanding the Concerns and Expectations of the Parents of College Students, Wilson Onu, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Workers Can't Find Jobs, Jobs Can't Find Workers: Solving the Talent Paradox, Harika Rao, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
A Phenomenological Study on Principal Leadership in Islamic K-12 Schools, Allen Farina, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Evaluating Faculty and Student Perceptions of Blended Education to Determine and Measure Student Satisfaction in a Blended Learning Program with At-Risk High School Students, Daquia J. McCoy, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Effective Secondary Character Education: Impact on Secondary Students' Social Skills and Reinforcing Character Strengths, N’Quavah R. Velazquez, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Submissions from 2014
Simulations in Inquiry-Based Learning, Timothy E. Hall, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
The Impact of the National EMS Curriculum in Florida's EMT-B Educational Programs, Ilia Y. Matos, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
21st Century Workforce Readiness Skills: How Are Students Being Prepared, Peter B. Licata, Dissertation, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership
The Nature and the Degree of the Relationship between Chronic Absenteeism and Student Achievement in a Large Metropolitan School District and a Small School District in Florida, Nancy C. Kline, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Assessing High School Biology Academic Achievement by Comparing Traditional Versus Virtual Dissection of Rat Specimens, Arthur L. Jamison Jr, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
Challenges on the Road to School Success for Low Socio-Economic and Minority Students School Dropout and Parent Involvement, Rose A. Hall, Dissertation, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership
