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.
Submissions from 2025
Breaking Barriers: Designing an Effective Early Intervention Process for Enhanced Developmental Outcomes in Private Schools, Breanne Kristen Cox
Submissions from 2024
Reimagining Learning: Overcoming Barriers to Effective EdTech Tools Adoption in K-12 Schools, Nunzia Del Vento
Challenges of the Fentanyl Epidemic: Understanding the Crisis, Analyzing the Analogs, and Investigating the Detection Methods, Sophia Hontzas
Traditional Online Credit Recovery Programs Opposed to Accelerated Online Credit Recovery Programs for High School Students, Frances Maxwell-Baxter
Analysis of Malarial Impact: Understanding Disease Transmission, Epidemiology, and Effects on Fetal Life, Josey Sumpter
Lost In Translation: A Qualitative Narrative Study on the Lived Experiences of BIPOC Individuals with High-Functioning Autism Transitioning to College, Aiyeesha L. Hill
Using a Collegiate Program to Increase College Retention and Completion Rates of First-Generation and Low-Income Students, Jerinae McCollum-Speed
Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy: An Effective Alternative to Common Pharmacological Treatments for Low Back Pain, Nicole Shirman
Vicarious Trauma in Special Education Teachers, Ashley Bascome and Lauren Malter
The Optimal Timing of Abscisic Acid Treatment in Arabidopsis Under Drought and Salt Stress, Khelia Gihozo
Reactive Oxygen Species Production in Head Regeneration of Planaria from Cadmium Exposure, Natalie Gonzalez
Gopher Tortoises in Protected Natural Areas: Effects of Natural Area Characteristics on Populations, Taryn Lagor
Removing Barriers to Certification: Enhancing the Path for Caribbean Teachers in Florida's Grades K-8, Karen Satchell-Simpson
Mortality Index of Drosophila Melanogaster, Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Megan N. Ashworth
Places and Spaces: The Onboarding and Retention of Black Students in K-12 Private Schools, Peter H. Boylan
Retaining Resilient Teachers in Turbulent Times, Rachel N. Capitano and Allison L. Castellano
Halfway Out: The Lived Experiences of Black Closeted Gay Male Educators in Predominately Black Schools, Gianna C. Faustin-McLeese
Submissions from 2023
The Dangers of Staphylococcus aureus and Antimicrobial Resistance, Madison Pines
Early Career Special Education Teacher Lived Experiences During COVID-19, Sydney Parks
The Prevalence of Diabetes in Juveniles, Tatyana Johnson
What's Up Doc? An Examination of the Lived Experiences Affecting ABD in the Ed.D. Student, Kimberly Carlo
Low-Incidence Special Education Teachers Lived Experience Teaching During COVID-19, Christina Samone Hatcher
Teacher Use of Computer Generated Feedback Through Online Programs, Sheena Wehr
The Impact of Parent Training on Student Executive Functioning Skill Use, Nicole Tapia
Assessing Paleoenvironmental Change of a Boca Raton Inlet Through Midden Shell Artifact Analysis, Maria Gabriella Saraiva de Almeida
The Effects of Aluminum Ion Exposure on Planarian Photophobic Response to Different Wavelengths of Light, Anden J. Velez
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
Perceptions of Parents and School Educators on English Language Learner Education in Florida Targeting the Graduation 13-Year Rule, Ailyn Barrios Forte
The Effect of Athletic Participation on Academic Achievement for Private High School Students, Jeff Johnson
The Investigation of First-Year Wellness Programming in College to Reduce Stress and Anxiety Levels, Charlotte Muriel
Bridging the Gap Between Teacher Efficacy and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in the Private School World Language Classrooms, Cyrielle Maerten Anthony
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
Factors Increasing Risk of ACL Injury in Females, Alex Cardona
Mind Mapped: Supporting Black Male Students Through Mindful Mentoring, Danielle Firmino and Orville Reynolds
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
Understanding the Effects of Phthalate Exposure, Karen Orenshteyn
The Value of Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in Elementary School Students, Valerie Marie Hatcher
A Correlational Investigation of Black Females’ Education and Their Reproductive Health, Angela Marie Holliday
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
Autism to Higher Education: Tools for Parents, Amber L. Jordan and Shannon Emery
Closing the Achievement Gap Among Foster Care Children, Ralph Cheriza
Re-Imaging the Teacher Induction Program During a Pandemic, Veneise Harrell and LaTunya Gibbs
Sickle Cell Anemia & Associated Neurological Complications: A Literature Review, Rodjmar Joseph
Tooth Agenesis, Thomas Labarias
Breaking the Cycle: Effects of Classroom-based Behavior Interventions on Disproportionate School Discipline, Gregory L. Murphy Jr.
Teachers’ Perception of College and Career Education Exposure on Middle School Students, Francisco Jose Valverde and Joshua Davidow
Submissions from 2021
Crowdsourcing Civics Instruction to Improve Student Civic Knowledge, Skills, and Citizen Engagement, Charles T. E. Jones
A Secondary Transition Planning Tool to Enhance the Needs of Students with Disabilities Beyond High School: Case Study, KaMyka Glenn
Increasing Retention in Higher Education Institutions Through Competency-Based Education, JéVaughn J. Lancaster
Tackling the Declining Number of Participants in Youth Tackle Football Through the Creation of an Awareness Website, Kristina M. Shahin
Strengthening and Supporting Photography Education Using an Online Multi-Faceted Approach, Isidro Pentzke, Andrea Suhajcik, and Melissa Glynn
Continuity and Sustainability in the Disability World, Jaimee Sabato
Let Them Be Little: Teacher Perspectives on Developmental Play in Kindergarten Classrooms, Amy Michelle Towne
Parental Strategies to Promote Mental Health in Digital Citizens of Grades 6-8, Maria Cavallo Benkirane and Iris K. Thompson
Preparing Elementary School Teachers for the Multifaceted Profession, Laquandra Golf
Narrowing the Achievement Gap Through Culturally Responsive Teaching, Natasha V. Forde
Teacher Self-Care: A Guide for Educators, Jacqueline Leahy and Jamie Wolfe
Improving Equity Through Master Scheduling, Allison deGregory and Craig Sommer
Submissions from 2020
An Examination of Continuous Improvement in an Educational Organization, Billy Jacques Gira and Jennifer Malanga Martinez
Beginning Teachers Induction Emphasizing Proactive Classroom Management Strategies, Vicki Gaddy
An Innovative Approach to Teacher Retention, Marc Dixon and Ruthe Francis
Multi-Touch Books in Higher Education: A Study of Educational Leadership and Policy for Schools of Education, Jason M. Cascio
A National Crisis in Our Classrooms, Laura Ann Gomez-Green
The Significance of Employing a Comprehensive Transitional Program for Sixth Grade and its Effects on Student Anxiety and Performance, Yolanda E. Gregory
An Examination of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Antibias-Antiracist Curriculm in a Montessori Setting, Lucy Canzoneri-Golden and Juliet King
The Perceptions of Participation in a Mentored Title I Elementary String Instrumental Music Program, Manuel C. Capote
What Makes a Culturally Responsive and Competent Teacher: Perspectives of Millennials & Gen Z’s, Charlene Beckford
Linking Kindness to Emotional Intelligence for Employee Satisfaction & Retention Through Professional Development Training, Constance Y. Lawrence
Meant to Lead: Women, Equity, and Education, Elise R. Ecoff
The Power of Collective Teacher Efficacy: People, Process, and Product, Krista Hierholzer and Pamela McDonnough
Perceptions of Adaptive Technology Usage in Secondary Math Classrooms, Ryan J. Benjamin
The Future of Career and Technical Education, Christopher L. Gilchrist
Submissions from 2019
Aesthetics of Things, Aseel Dammas
W. Daniel Taylor's Digital Media Portfolio, William Daniel Taylor
Christian Poetry Themes in My Life, Kayla Viaud
Briana Randall's Digital Media Portfolio, Briana Randall
Samuel (Ben) Fagan's Digital Media Portfolio, Samuel Fagan
What About Us? Vicarious Trauma in our “Systems”, Suzanne Spencer
A Study Investigating Behavior Economics and Parent Engagement to Impact the Transition to Kindergarten, Sarah Hough and Laura Carafiello
Megan Rencurrell's Digital Media Portfolio, Megan Rencurrell
Perceptions of Vocational Education Training Specialists and Employers of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Marie-Cécile Heinze
Developing Digital Citizens Using Social-Emotional Competencies, Anthony Panella and Meghan Quinn
Individual Differences in Perceptions Impacting Teacher Retention in a Large Urban Public School District, Joshua J. Prieur
Standards Based Social Emotional Learning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cortney D. Roberts and Marissa L. Kase
The Invisible Population: The Lived Experiences of Homeless College Students, Emmanuella Sainthilaire
Valerie Hatcher's Digital Media Portfolio, Valerie Hatcher
Words Through the Lens of Design, Julieth Link
Best Practices of the State of Florida's Plan B Implementation for Potentially Gifted Students, Robin Niki Rothman
Duality, Ava Stapleton
The Revival of the Muscogee Creek Language through the Development of an Indigenous Language Interest Group, Tomasina Chupco Gilliam
Sohail Alansari's Digital Media Portfolio, Sohail Alansari
Rawan Almansor's Digital Media Portfolio, Rawan Almansor
Yousef Alsheri's Digital Media Portfolio, Yousef Alsheri
Abdulatif Alsuwaidan's Digital Media Portfolio, Abdulatif Alsuwaidan
Christian Allen's Digital Media Portfolio, Christian Allen
The Impact of a Neuroeducation-based Wellness Curriculum on Generation Z: Implementing Mind-Body Connection, Natalie M. Capiro, Alexandra L. Gleason, and Stefanie Powers
