Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

 

Graduate-Level Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios is a collection produced by Lynn University students during their masters or doctoral degree programs.

All Lynn University masters and doctoral students are required to submit their approved dissertations, theses, capstones, and portfolios to the Lynn Library for inclusion in SPIRAL via email to Lea Iadarola. PDF format is preferred, but SPIRAL can accommodate a variety of file formats.

This collection also contains digitized versions of the printed volumes of Lynn student theses and dissertations, which were digitized in the Summer of 2017. Any personal and/or sensitive information such as resumes, contact information, and addresses has been redacted. The University Archives has retained a copy of the original, unedited scans.

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Submissions from 2025

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Breaking Barriers: Designing an Effective Early Intervention Process for Enhanced Developmental Outcomes in Private Schools, Breanne Kristen Cox

Submissions from 2024

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The Influence of Oxidative Stress on Ion Homeostasis and Glycolysis Activation, with Implications for Neurological Health and Multiple Sclerosis, Xavier Hayes

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Challenges of the Fentanyl Epidemic: Understanding the Crisis, Analyzing the Analogs, and Investigating the Detection Methods, Sophia Hontzas

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Traditional Online Credit Recovery Programs Opposed to Accelerated Online Credit Recovery Programs for High School Students, Frances Maxwell-Baxter

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Analysis of Malarial Impact: Understanding Disease Transmission, Epidemiology, and Effects on Fetal Life, Josey Sumpter

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Lost In Translation: A Qualitative Narrative Study on the Lived Experiences of BIPOC Individuals with High-Functioning Autism Transitioning to College, Aiyeesha L. Hill

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Using a Collegiate Program to Increase College Retention and Completion Rates of First-Generation and Low-Income Students, Jerinae McCollum-Speed

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Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy: An Effective Alternative to Common Pharmacological Treatments for Low Back Pain, Nicole Shirman

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Vicarious Trauma in Special Education Teachers, Ashley Bascome and Lauren Malter

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The Optimal Timing of Abscisic Acid Treatment in Arabidopsis Under Drought and Salt Stress, Khelia Gihozo

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Reactive Oxygen Species Production in Head Regeneration of Planaria from Cadmium Exposure, Natalie Gonzalez

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Gopher Tortoises in Protected Natural Areas: Effects of Natural Area Characteristics on Populations, Taryn Lagor

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Removing Barriers to Certification: Enhancing the Path for Caribbean Teachers in Florida's Grades K-8, Karen Satchell-Simpson

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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

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Mortality Index of Drosophila Melanogaster, Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Megan N. Ashworth

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Places and Spaces: The Onboarding and Retention of Black Students in K-12 Private Schools, Peter H. Boylan

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Retaining Resilient Teachers in Turbulent Times, Rachel N. Capitano and Allison L. Castellano

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Halfway Out: The Lived Experiences of Black Closeted Gay Male Educators in Predominately Black Schools, Gianna C. Faustin-McLeese

Submissions from 2023

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The Dangers of Staphylococcus aureus and Antimicrobial Resistance, Madison Pines

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Early Career Special Education Teacher Lived Experiences During COVID-19, Sydney Parks

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The Prevalence of Diabetes in Juveniles, Tatyana Johnson

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What's Up Doc? An Examination of the Lived Experiences Affecting ABD in the Ed.D. Student, Kimberly Carlo

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Low-Incidence Special Education Teachers Lived Experience Teaching During COVID-19, Christina Samone Hatcher

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Teacher Use of Computer Generated Feedback Through Online Programs, Sheena Wehr

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Post-secondary Preparation: Strategic Transition Planning for Employment Outcomes in Vocational Education for Students on the Autism Spectrum, Robin Jones

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The Impact of Parent Training on Student Executive Functioning Skill Use, Nicole Tapia

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Assessing Paleoenvironmental Change of a Boca Raton Inlet Through Midden Shell Artifact Analysis, Maria Gabriella Saraiva de Almeida

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The Effects of Aluminum Ion Exposure on Planarian Photophobic Response to Different Wavelengths of Light, Anden J. Velez

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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

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Perceptions of Parents and School Educators on English Language Learner Education in Florida Targeting the Graduation 13-Year Rule, Ailyn Barrios Forte

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Project-Based Learning and Third Grade Literacy: Teacher Perceptions on Viability of Implementation for Content Area Instruction, Syndie White

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The Effect of Athletic Participation on Academic Achievement for Private High School Students, Jeff Johnson

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The Investigation of First-Year Wellness Programming in College to Reduce Stress and Anxiety Levels, Charlotte Muriel

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Bridging the Gap Between Teacher Efficacy and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in the Private School World Language Classrooms, Cyrielle Maerten Anthony

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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

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Factors Increasing Risk of ACL Injury in Females, Alex Cardona

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Mind Mapped: Supporting Black Male Students Through Mindful Mentoring, Danielle Firmino and Orville Reynolds

Submissions from 2022

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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

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Understanding the Effects of Phthalate Exposure, Karen Orenshteyn

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The Value of Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in Elementary School Students, Valerie Marie Hatcher

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A Correlational Investigation of Black Females’ Education and Their Reproductive Health, Angela Marie Holliday

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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

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Autism to Higher Education: Tools for Parents, Amber L. Jordan and Shannon Emery

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Closing the Achievement Gap Among Foster Care Children, Ralph Cheriza

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Re-Imaging the Teacher Induction Program During a Pandemic, Veneise Harrell and LaTunya Gibbs

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Sickle Cell Anemia & Associated Neurological Complications: A Literature Review, Rodjmar Joseph

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Tooth Agenesis, Thomas Labarias

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Breaking the Cycle: Effects of Classroom-based Behavior Interventions on Disproportionate School Discipline, Gregory L. Murphy Jr.

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Teachers’ Perception of College and Career Education Exposure on Middle School Students, Francisco Jose Valverde and Joshua Davidow

Submissions from 2021

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Crowdsourcing Civics Instruction to Improve Student Civic Knowledge, Skills, and Citizen Engagement, Charles T. E. Jones

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A Secondary Transition Planning Tool to Enhance the Needs of Students with Disabilities Beyond High School: Case Study, KaMyka Glenn

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Increasing Retention in Higher Education Institutions Through Competency-Based Education, JéVaughn J. Lancaster

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Tackling the Declining Number of Participants in Youth Tackle Football Through the Creation of an Awareness Website, Kristina M. Shahin

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Strengthening and Supporting Photography Education Using an Online Multi-Faceted Approach, Isidro Pentzke, Andrea Suhajcik, and Melissa Glynn

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Continuity and Sustainability in the Disability World, Jaimee Sabato

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Let Them Be Little: Teacher Perspectives on Developmental Play in Kindergarten Classrooms, Amy Michelle Towne

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Parental Strategies to Promote Mental Health in Digital Citizens of Grades 6-8, Maria Cavallo Benkirane and Iris K. Thompson

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Preparing Elementary School Teachers for the Multifaceted Profession, Laquandra Golf

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Narrowing the Achievement Gap Through Culturally Responsive Teaching, Natasha V. Forde

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Teacher Self-Care: A Guide for Educators, Jacqueline Leahy and Jamie Wolfe

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Improving Equity Through Master Scheduling, Allison deGregory and Craig Sommer

Submissions from 2020

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An Examination of Continuous Improvement in an Educational Organization, Billy Jacques Gira and Jennifer Malanga Martinez

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Beginning Teachers Induction Emphasizing Proactive Classroom Management Strategies, Vicki Gaddy

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An Innovative Approach to Teacher Retention, Marc Dixon and Ruthe Francis

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Multi-Touch Books in Higher Education: A Study of Educational Leadership and Policy for Schools of Education, Jason M. Cascio

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A National Crisis in Our Classrooms, Laura Ann Gomez-Green

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The Significance of Employing a Comprehensive Transitional Program for Sixth Grade and its Effects on Student Anxiety and Performance, Yolanda E. Gregory

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An Examination of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Antibias-Antiracist Curriculm in a Montessori Setting, Lucy Canzoneri-Golden and Juliet King

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The Perceptions of Participation in a Mentored Title I Elementary String Instrumental Music Program, Manuel C. Capote

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What Makes a Culturally Responsive and Competent Teacher: Perspectives of Millennials & Gen Z’s, Charlene Beckford

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Linking Kindness to Emotional Intelligence for Employee Satisfaction & Retention Through Professional Development Training, Constance Y. Lawrence

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Meant to Lead: Women, Equity, and Education, Elise R. Ecoff

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The Power of Collective Teacher Efficacy: People, Process, and Product, Krista Hierholzer and Pamela McDonnough

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Perceptions of Adaptive Technology Usage in Secondary Math Classrooms, Ryan J. Benjamin

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The Future of Career and Technical Education, Christopher L. Gilchrist

Submissions from 2019

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Aesthetics of Things, Aseel Dammas

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W. Daniel Taylor's Digital Media Portfolio, William Daniel Taylor

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Christian Poetry Themes in My Life, Kayla Viaud

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Briana Randall's Digital Media Portfolio, Briana Randall

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Samuel (Ben) Fagan's Digital Media Portfolio, Samuel Fagan

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What About Us? Vicarious Trauma in our “Systems”, Suzanne Spencer

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A Study Investigating Behavior Economics and Parent Engagement to Impact the Transition to Kindergarten, Sarah Hough and Laura Carafiello

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Megan Rencurrell's Digital Media Portfolio, Megan Rencurrell

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Perceptions of Vocational Education Training Specialists and Employers of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Marie-Cécile Heinze

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Developing Digital Citizens Using Social-Emotional Competencies, Anthony Panella and Meghan Quinn

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Individual Differences in Perceptions Impacting Teacher Retention in a Large Urban Public School District, Joshua J. Prieur

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Standards Based Social Emotional Learning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cortney D. Roberts and Marissa L. Kase

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The Invisible Population: The Lived Experiences of Homeless College Students, Emmanuella Sainthilaire

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Valerie Hatcher's Digital Media Portfolio, Valerie Hatcher

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Words Through the Lens of Design, Julieth Link

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Best Practices of the State of Florida's Plan B Implementation for Potentially Gifted Students, Robin Niki Rothman

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Duality, Ava Stapleton

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The Revival of the Muscogee Creek Language through the Development of an Indigenous Language Interest Group, Tomasina Chupco Gilliam

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Sohail Alansari's Digital Media Portfolio, Sohail Alansari

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Rawan Almansor's Digital Media Portfolio, Rawan Almansor

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Yousef Alsheri's Digital Media Portfolio, Yousef Alsheri

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Abdulatif Alsuwaidan's Digital Media Portfolio, Abdulatif Alsuwaidan

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Christian Allen's Digital Media Portfolio, Christian Allen

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The Impact of a Neuroeducation-based Wellness Curriculum on Generation Z: Implementing Mind-Body Connection, Natalie M. Capiro, Alexandra L. Gleason, and Stefanie Powers

Submissions from 2018

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Kyle Eaton's Graduate Portfolio, Kyle Eaton