Completed Dissertations
We believe that it is important to disseminate the work of our students. To that end, we have listed below our students' completed dissertation studies.
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- Tracey Waid (2022) Identity Crisis: Organizational Identity's Impact on High School Teachers' Evaluative Feedback Responses
- Erika Carlson (2021) Rethinking Learning Design: Learning Analytics to Support Instructional Scaffolding in International Schools
- Lisa Jellum (2020) Use of Open Educational Resources and the Effect on Student Learning
- Owen, Rebecca (2019) Exploring the Relationship Between Rural Young Adolescents' Expectancy-Values in Reading and Their Reading Performance
- Edwards, Noralee (2018) The Relationship Between Select Reporting and Operational Practices and Increasing High School Graduation Rates in Georgia
- Davis, Pamela (2017) Overcoming Invisibility: The Lived Experiences of High-Achieving African American Males and Their Struggle for Scholarly Identity
- Townsley, Matthew (2017) Impact of Standards-Based Grading Practices on Post-Secondary Readiness as Measured by Standardized College Entrance Exams
- Elemen, Jennifer (2016) Students' High School Organizational Leadership Opportunities and Their Influences on Academic Achievement and Civic Participation
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Burchette, James Derrick (2023) Developing Leaders of Change: Processes and Perceptions Found in a Leadership Development Program Advisor: Dr. Georgia Evans
Duncan, Kayla (2023) Examining Students' Approaches to Transfer in Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Logan Arrington
- Jones, Jay (2023) Examining the Dimensions of Servant Leadership as Predictors of Perceptions of Teacher Morale Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
- Turner, Sharon (2023) Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Development: Teacher Experiences with the Macro-Environment Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Pope
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Andrew, Jillian (2022) Program Evaluation of a Reduced Class-Size Model of an Elementary Early Intervention Program Advisor: Dr. Phillip Grant
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Aponte, Brittany (2022) Determining the Impact of Synchronous Virtual Professional Learning on Teachers Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
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Devitt, Brittany (2022) Motherless Students: Bibliotherapy to Support Female High School Students Experiencing Maternal Trauma Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Pope
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Graham, Rena (2023) The Relationship Between Teacher Turnover, Teacher Job Satisfaction and Teacher Perceptions of Leadership Behaviors Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
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Hayden, Elizabeth (2022) Mentoring for Change: Understanding the Perspective of Black Male Educational Leaders Advisor: Dr. Jean Ruffin
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Jinks, Audrey (2023) Influences on Teacher Perceptions of Gifted Characteristics Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga
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McChargue, Cheryl (2021) Teacher Perception of Social and Emotional Learning in the Elementary School Classroom Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
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Stephenson, Lauren (2023) An Examination of Rural Teacher's Cultural Identity Through Critical Reflection Advisor: Dr. Jean Ruffin
- Berry, Brandie (2021) An Investigation of Teacher Self-Efficacy Regarding Teaching Online During the COVID-19 Pandemic Advisor: Dr. Georgia Evans
- Council, LaToya (2021) Unsung Heroes: A Case Study of African American Female, School Leaders in Urban Schools and Their Role in School Improvement Advisor: Dr. Bethany Scullin
- Davies, Christopher (2023) College Readiness Self-Efficacy, Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
- Daws, Alan (2022) Student-Teacher Relationships and their Effects; The Capturing Kids’ Hearts Program in a Middle School Setting Advisor: Dr. Georgia Evans
- Moon, Rebecca (2022) The Art of Transition: The Impact of Principal Succession on High School Faculties Advisor: Dr. Andy Nixon
- Rice, Cheryl (2022) An Examination of a Title 1 School District’s Preschool Teachers’ Relationships with Male Students who Exhibit Challenging Behaviors Advisor: Dr. Laurie Kimbrel
- Shaw, Krystal (2022) Making Sense of Observation Feedback: How do Teachers Decide What to do with it? Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga
- Waid, Tracey (2021) Identity Crisis: Organizational Identity's Impact on High School Teachers' Evaluative Feedback Responses Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga
- Curtis, Datha (2022) Making with Meaning: A Case Study of School Librarians’ Perceptions of Role and Purpose Related to Makerspaces Advisor: Dr. Melissa Johnston
- Devoss, Megan (2020) Student Achievement and ESOL Co-Teacher Content Certification in the Secondary Core Content Classrooms Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
- Engram, Yontrea (2021) A Study of School Administrators' Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (2004) Advisor: Dr. Phillip Grant
- Fletcher, Meredith (2020) Title I Teacher Workload and Self-Efficacy: A Matter of Equity for Low Socioeconomic Status Students Advisor: Dr. Georgia Evans
- Henson, Alexandra (2020) The Relationship Between Perceived Helpfulness of Self-Assessment and Self-Efficacy in High School Algebra I Students with a Specific Learning Disability Advisor: Dr. Laurie Kimbrel
- Lindsey, Justin (2020) Program Evaluation of a Rural Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism Advisor: Dr. Katherine Green
- McMichael, Elizabeth (2020) District Implementation of the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model Situated Within the Reading Workshop Instructional Framework: Lessons Learned from a Collective Case Study of Exemplary Primary Teachers Advisor: Dr. John Ponder
- McNaught, John (2020) A Narrative Inquiry on the Experiences of I'm Determined Youth Leader Graduates with LD and their Decision to Enroll in Higher Education Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Pope
- McRae, Rod (2021) The Effect of a Transparent Assignment Design Intervention on Students' Self-Efficacy in Introductory Preservice Special Education Courses Advisor: Dr. Katherine Green
- Mondesir, Bonnie (2021) Middle School Teachers' Perceptions of Multicultural Education Competency Advisor: Dr. Mary Morse
- Poole, Cheri (2020) The ACCESS Test as a Predictive Measure of English Learner Success on the Georgia Milestones Assessment Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
- Woods, Christine (2021) Quality and Rigor of Digital Badges as an Educator Professional Learning Design: Development of an Evaluation Rubric and a Landscape Survey of Digital Badges Advisor: Dr. Angela Branyon
- Barlow, Sharemah (2019) ESSA Law and Professional Development Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga
- Carlson, Erika (2020) Rethinking Learning Design: Learning Analytics to Support Instructional Scaffolding in International Schools Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga
- Howard, Linda (2020) The Influence of Professional Development on Teacher Motivation to Implement STEM Instructional Strategies Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- Jellum, Lisa (2019) Use of Open Educational Resources and the Effect on Student Learning Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
- Martin-Sanchez, Christine (2019) An Investigation of the Effects of Implicit vs. Explicit Vocabulary Instruction on the Word Knowledge of First-Grade Students in an Urban Elementary School Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
- McRoy, Penney L (2019) Examining the Performance of Georgia Performance-Based Educational Leadership Preparation Program Graduates Advisor: Dr. Georgia Evans
- Moore, Lisa (2019) An Examination of the Relationship between Pre-Service Teacher Preparation and Self-Efficacy in Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching Advisor: Dr. Janet Strickland
- Nabors, Susan Szorik (2019) Examining Information Literacy Skills Instruction within Inquiry Learning Environments Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga
- Nemeth, Suzanne (2021) Education as the Practice of Freedom: Critical Literacy Praxis with Adolescent Multilingual Learners Advisor: Dr. Tamra Ogletree
- Pour-Previti, Mercedes (2019) Engaging Experience: Experiential Learning & Student Engagement in Online Community College Courses Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- Preston, William G. (2019) Pursuing the Presidency: An Examination of Minority Progression in Higher Education Administration Advisor: Dr. Michele Frazier Trotman Scott
- Robins, Seth (2019) Academic Achievement and Retention Among ESL Learners: A Study of Grit in an Online Context Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- Ruppert-Leach, Kristen (2019) The Influence of Course Design on Public Speaking Anxiety Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- Saldana, Enrique (2020) Special Education English Language Learner Reintegration/Exit Characteristics Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
- Sikes, Amanda (2019) Middle School Teacher Self-Efficacy and Perceptions of Cyberbullying: Implications for District Initiatives Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga
- Yang, Alina (2020) Teachers' Perceptions of Student Self-Efficacy in Reading Using the Reading Workshop Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga
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Aydos, Yucel (2018) The Impacts of STEM Education Training on Pre-Service School Leaders Advisor: Dr. Melissa Johnston
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Bagley, Sean (2018) Using ACCESS Scores to Predict Readiness for High Stakes Testing for English Learners Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
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Baker, Ursula (2019) Preservice Teacher Communication Competency Development via Mixed Reality Conference Simulation Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
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Carrillo, Erline (2019) Digital Game-Based Learning: An analysis of Teacher Preparation Advisor: Dr. Angela Branyon
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Crumbley, Kibbey (2021) The Phenomenon of High School Principal Self-Efficacy and Crisis Response: What Can We Improve? Advisor: Dr. Laurie Kimbrel
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DeGennaro, Dana (2018) The Relationship Between Metacognitive Strategies and Reading Comprehension in Fifth Grade Students Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
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Dixon, Leslie (2018) An Analysis of Novice Teacher Retention in a Selected Independent Georgia School System Advisor: Dr. Mary Hooper
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Edwards, Noralee (2018) The Relationship between Select Reporting and Operational Practices and Increasing High School Graduation Rates in Georgia Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
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Guiney, Timothy (2018) The Relationship Between Teachers' Perceptions of School Climate and Teachers' Intent to Continue in One Metropolitan Georgia School District Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- Grossett-Dale, Georgia (2022) Exploring How and Why Girls Engage in High School Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Kim Huett
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Harris-Bosselmann, Tonna Jane (2019) The Perceptions of Students Without Disabilities at an Inclusive Secondary School Advisor: Dr. Katherine Green
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Jones, Andreana (2018) Factors Influencing Parental Disengagement in One Rural School District Advisor: Dr. Donna Harkins
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Jones, Anne (2018) Perceptions of the Role of Connection and Identity in Creating a Positive School Experience Advisor: Dr. Barbara Kawulich
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Lightfoot, Kristina (2018) Teachers' Perceptions of Inquiry-Based Learning in Middle Grades Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Jill Drake
- McLaughlin, Sean (2023) High School Classroom Engagement and the Use of 360-Degree Immersive Video Advisor: Dr. Logan Arrington
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Mount, Amy (2018) Teacher Experiences in the School Improvement Process Advisor: Dr. Janet Strickland
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Navarro, Jorge (2018) Secondary Transition Experiences of Students with Level I Autism Spectrum Disorder Transitioning Into a Residential Vocational Rehabilitation Program Advisor: Dr. Jessica Bucholz
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Owen, Rebecca (2019) Exploring the Relationship Between Rural Young Adolescents' Expectancy-Values in Reading and Their Reading Performance Advisor: Dr. Yan Yang
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Rucker, Donald (2021) Experiences, Perceptions, and Motivations of Black Male Teachers Advisor: Dr. Ryan Bronkema
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Scott, Shamela (2018) School Counselors and Teachers: We're All on the Same Team a Look into Teachers' Perceptions of School Counselor Roles Advisor: Dr. Christy Land
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Soto, Maria Eugenia (2018) Teachers' Perceptions about the Reading Transition from Kindergarten to First Grade Advisor: Dr. Donna Harkins
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Tuck, Elizabeth (2021) Assessment Literacy: Determining and Promoting Effective Data Use by Teachers Advisor: Dr. Bethany Scullin
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Ward, Natasha (2018) Teachers' Perceptions on Teaching the Whole Child Advisor: Dr. Barbara Kawulich
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Webb, Elizabeth (2018) Improving the Academic Achievement of English Learners through Valid Interpretation and Use of Standardized Assessment Results Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- Austin, Paquita Mia (2019) Novice Teacher Leadership: Preparation and Attributes for School Improvement Advisor: Dr. Judy Butler
- Blackwell, Oliver (2020) Leadership Influence in Professional Learning Communities and Impact on Teacher Instructional Practices in the Classroom Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga
- Cannon, Anne Marie (2017) Students' Experiences with a State Student Advisory Council: Implications for Student Voice ad Participatory Democracy Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- Carroll, Barbara (2018) The Effect of the New Jersey Teacher Evaluation on Self-Efficacy and School Culture Advisor: Dr. Frances Chumney
- Fried, Christopher (2019) The Role of Induction and Mentoring Programs for New Teachers at Native American Reservation Schools Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga
- Gilbert, Kristin (2017) The Effects of Immersive Simulation on Knowledge and Application of School Law: Preparing Aspiring Principals Advisor: Dr. Frances Chumney
- Hortman, Melissa (2017) An Examination of Higher Education Faculty Buy-In to Competency-Based Education Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga
- Lawrence, Mathew Daniel (2017) Teacher Motivation and Retention in High School Special Education Advisor: Dr. Michelle Frazier Trotman Scott
- Singh, Bipul (2017) Inter-Measure Correlation of Three Measures of Leader Effectiveness Advisor: Dr. Janet Strickland
- Townsley, Mathew (2017) Impact of Standards-Based Grading Practices on Post-Secondary Readiness as Measured by Standardized College Entrance Exams Advisor: Dr. Matt Varga
- Wilson, Jennifer (2017) An Examination of the Relationships between Self-Efficacy, Course Task Value, and Demographic Factors of Remedial Reading Students at Community Colleges Advisor: Dr. Donna Harkins
- Ainsworth, Jessica (2016) The Predictive Validity of Coordinate Algebra Common District Assessments on High-Stakes Coordinate Algebra End of Course Assessment Advisor: Dr. Jill Drake
- Balentyne, Phoebe (2016) The Effects of Self-Paced Blended Learning of Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga
- Davis, Pamela (2016) Overcoming Invisibility: The Lived Experience of High-Achieving African American Males and their struggle for Scholarly Identity Advisor: Dr. Barbara Kawulich
- Gabel, Jamie Ann (2016) Induction Program Design As It Relates to School Setting Advisor: Dr. Susan Boes
- Griffin, Robert A. (2016) Motivating High School Latina/o English Learners to Engage in Reading: An Exploratory Study Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Hamilton, Lena (2020) Toward Building New Practice: Motivation, Achievement, and Classroom Constructs for the School-Aged Male Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- Hoban, Kelly (2017) Priorities in Transitioning to Competency-Based Education in the K-12 Digital Learning Environment: A Delphi Study Advisor: Dr. Janet Strickland
- Ladd, Melissa (2016) Comparing the Effects of Augmented Reality Phonics and Scripted Phonics approaches on Achievement of At-Risk Kindergarten Students Advisor: Dr. Tamara Ogletree
- Lee, Jean (2018) The Power of Words: An Analysis of Supreme Court Jurisprudence Related to Education, Race, and Equality Advisor: Dr. Dianne Hoff
- McBane, Chadd (2016) Spiritual Health in Christian Schools: Implications for Academic Achievement and School Improvement Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
- McClendon, Thomas K. (2016) The Relationship Between Classroom Organizational Structure and CRCT Performance in the Elementary School Classroom Advisor: Dr. Frances Chumney
- Pinkard, Chaja Shmia (2017) Perceived Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness in a Performance Learning Center High School Environment Advisor: Dr. Mary Alice Varga
- Rose, Travis (2020) High School Special Educators' Perceptions On Becoming Highly Qualified Advisor: Dr. Michele Frazier Trotman Scott
- Siefert, Christina Richards (2017) Perspectives on Academic Performance: An Examination of Latino Students' Perceptions in One Urban High School Advisor: Dr. Mary Hooper
- Thompson, Stephen A. (2016) Benchmark Assessments As Predictors of Success On End-Of-Course Standardized Tests in Algebra Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
- Wiley, Monika M. (2016) Urban School Principals' Preferred Teacher Characteristics and How They Influence Hiring Practices Advisor: Dr. Mary Hooper
- Bennett, Dawn H. (2015) Cognitive Strategy Instruction: Improving Reading Self-Efficacy and Comprehension of Middle School Students Using Thinking Maps Advisor: Dr. Janet Strickland
- Birkenfeld, Karen Jenkins (2015) Pre-service Perceptions: A K-12/University Partnership Advisor: Dr. Julia Chibbaro
- Danser, Adam Joseph (2019) Understanding the Role of an Assistant Principal in an Urban High School Advisor: Dr. Andy Nixon
- Darden, Pammy (2019) Title I School Funding and School Performance Advisor: Dr. Andy Nixon
- Elder, Donna Parrish (2016) The Role of School Leadership and Teacher Engagement in Action Research to Predict Student Achievement Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- Elemen, Jennifer Elaine (2014) Opportunities for Student Participation in High School Organizational Leadership Dialogue and Decision-Making and Their Effects on Academic Achievement and Civic Participation Advisor: Dr. Matt Varga
- Fowler, Jason (Jay) (2015) Teacher Racial Congruence with Administrative Teams: A Qualitative Case Study Advisor: Dr. Janet Strickland
- Gilland, Patricia Evans (2019) Qualitative Content Analysis of Due Process Hearings of Special Education Services in Georgia Public Schools Advisor: Dr. Sandy Robbins
- Green, Wofford Lee (2017) Educator Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Student Achievement Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
- Hegwood, Jessica Fleming (2016) Scheduling Adolescent Achievement: Eighth Graders on the Four-Day Week Advisor: Dr. Judy Butler
- Hiett, Christy Jenkins (2015) The Importance of School Climate: An Analysis High-Performing, High-Poverty Schools Advisor: Dr. Michael Keim
- Holland, Donald James (2015) Perception of Principal Technology Leadership and Student Achievement Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- Lane, Daniel Tyler (2015) Fidelity of Response to Intervention Implementation in Georgia's High Schools Advisor: Dr. Diana Mindrila
- Lanier, James Quinn (2016) K-12 Online Learning Advisor: Dr. Julia Chibbaro
- Madden, Michelle (2016) Systemic Changes Occurring in Elementary Schools that Pursue a STEM Focus Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- McKee, Molly Elizabeth (2019) Integrating Technology Resources in Secondary Mathematics Learning Advisor: Dr. Linda Haynes
- Mulkey, Kimberly (2015) Educators' Perceptions of the Role of the Instructional Technology Specialist Advisor: Dr. Linda Haynes
- Osborn, Rachel (2015) Teacher and Administrator Perceptions of High Stakes Testing Advisor: Dr. Susan Boes
- Rich, Steve Anthony (2015) The Relationship of Student Achievement to Learning Elementary Science Outdoors Advisor: Dr. Gail Marshall
- Rosenberg, Marian (2014) Supporting Learner-Centered Technology Integration through Situated Mentoring Advisor: Dr. Yun-Jo, An
- Alexander, Amy (2014) Neuroscientific Literacy and Implementation of Brain-based Instructional Practices Among Pre-Service Teachers: A Grounded Theory Study Advisor: Dr. Debra Cobia
- Berg, Michael (2014) Perceptions and Strategies of Administrative Duties of Veteran Special Education Teachers Advisor: Dr. Tamra Ogletree
- Bishop, Jesse (2015) Student Use of Social Networking Sites: A Multimethod Study at an Access Institution Advisor: Dr. Judy Butler
- Bryan, Valerie (2014) A Qualitative Study Exploring Influences on the Types of Online Instructional Support Provided by High School Librarians Advisor: Dr. Barbara Kawulich
- Castile, Justin (2014) Supervision and Evaluation of K-12 Virtual Teachers: A National Delphi Study Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- Diener, Ross (2014) Principals' Interpretation of Their Internship and Mentoring Process and Its Effects Upon Their Job Performance: A Phenomenological Study Advisor: Dr. Andy Nixon
- Eskut, Donna (2014) A Study of the Intended Purpose of De-Escalation and Restraint Training in Georgia Public Schools Using the Mindset Method Advisor: Dr. Dianne Hoff
- Goff, Elizabeth (2014) Teacher-Student Relationships: Characteristics of Teachers Who Engage in Quality Relational Management Practices Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- Gravitt, Scott H. (2017) The School Resource Officer: An analysis of School Security, Safety, and Climate Advisor: Dr. Robert Morris
- Huett, Kim C. (2014) The Affordances and Limitations of the BYOT Science Environment as a Student-Centered Learning Environment: A Qualitative Case Study in a Georgia Middle School Classroom Advisor: Dr. Dawn Putney
- Leak, Emily (2018) Gender Discourse Patterns in the Supervisory Relationship Advisor: Dr. Julia Chibbaro
- Moore, Lori (2017) Differences in High School Teacher's Perception of Student Technology Integration Using ISTE Standards for Students 9-12 Advisor: Dr. Linda Haynes
- Owens, Abby (2014) Response to Intervention: A Study of Teacher Knowledge and Perception in the Elementary Grades Advisor: Dr. Donna Harkins
- Rodgers, Joe (2016) Successful Strategies for Education Black Males in English Language Arts Advisor: Dr. Donna Harkins
- Roycroft, Elizabeth Anne (2014) The Lived Experiences of Online High School Social Studies Teachers Utilizing Project-Based Lessons at a Virtual School Advisor: Dr. Judy Butler
- Sheppard, Kimberly (2014) Qualitative Perceptions of Students, Parents, and Teachers in a Fifth Grade Mathematics Flipped Classroom Model Advisor: Dr. Donna Harkins
- Singleton, Kimberly-Joy Griffith (2016) Assistive Technology: An Analysis of Secondary Level Educator's Perceptions Advisor: Dr. Robert Morris
- Smeeton, Gina (2016) Differentiated Instruction: An Analysis of Approaches and Applications Advisor: Dr. Robert Morris
- Synan, Sharon (2014) Using Q-Methodology to Explore Educators' Perspectives on Georgia's Statewide Longitudinal Data System Advisor: Dr. Barbara Kawulich
- Wagner, Amy R. (2014) Enhancing Achievement for Students with Autism Through A Video Modeling and Fluency Training Package for Caregivers Advisor: Dr. Jessica Bucholz
- Ware, LaRhonda (2016) The Lived Experiences of Virtual School Administrators as they Serve as Instructional Leaders Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- Williams, Kelly D. (2015) Teacher Perceptions of the use of Hip Hop culture, Hip Hop pedagogy, and identify development in an urban elementary school. Advisor: Dr. Barbara Kawulich
- Wofford, W. Robin (2014) Concept Mapping: A Support Tool in the Transition from a Traditional Face-to-Face Library Media Center to a Flipped Course Design Advisor: Dr. Phyllis Snipes
- Gilmore, Kenya (2015) Small Group Social Skills Instruction: The Results of a Tier 3 Intervention Within a School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Program Advisor: Dr. Jessica Bucholz
- Hargrett, Teresa W. (2012) Middle School Teacher Collaboration and Student Achievement Advisor: Dr. Dianne Hoff
- Jenkins, Jelyne Martin (2016) An Examination of General and Special Education Teachers' Knowledge and Perceptions of Differentiated Reading Instruction in a Co-Teaching Setting Advisor: Dr. Donna Harkins
- Jones, Esther Lee (2015) Perceptions of the Affective Needs of Elementary Gifted Students in Georgia Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- Lee, Priscilla (2014) The Effect of Peer Tutoring on Motivation and Literacy Achievement when Learning with Informational E-Books Advisor: Dr. Linda Haynes
- Rossi-Espagnet, Tabatha (2013) The Effects of Common Core Georgia Performance Standards on Math Education During the First Year of Implementation Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- Simpson, Donna D. (2015) What effects does the UWise program for entering college freshmen with intended STEM majors have on the retention rate and GPA's of participating female and male students? Advisor: Dr. Gail Marshall
- Sparks Jr. , Isaac (2015) A Case Study of Literacy Coach Activities, Approaches, and Teacher Perceptions Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- Stamper, Jason (2015) District Run Online High Schools: Best Practices and Challenges Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- Adams, Lee (2016) A Case Study: Transformational Leader Development Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- Beers, Cynthia (2014) The Relationship Between Teacher-Assigned Grades, End-of-Course-Test Scores, and Teacher Grading Practices Advisor: Dr. Dianne Hoff
- Sims, Chantrise Holliman (2016) Emotional Intelligence Competencies of Teachers and Their Impact on Students' Performance on the Georgia Milestone EOC Advisor: Dr. Andy Nixon
- Houston, Melinda (2015) A Study of the Perceptions of Knowledge, Skills, and Curriculum in Dual Enrollment and Non-Dual Enrollment High School EUA Classes Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- McKee, Yolonda (2014) Implementation of Problem-based Learning as an Instructional Strategy in High School Science Classrooms Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Raymond, Kristen A. (2015) The State of Bring Your Own Technology Advisor: Dr. Lara Willox
- Sanders, Bre (2015) A Study of Teachers' Beliefs and Perceptions of the Implementation of Differentiated Instruction During Flexible Groups & the Characteristics Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Short, Lynne R. (2012) Investigation of the Effects of a Response to Intervention Process on Elementary-Aged Students’ Mathematical Achievement: A Case Study Advisor: Dr. Dianne Hoff
- Skinner, Lynn (2012) The Relationship of Traditional and Block Scheduling to High School Mathematics Achievement Advisor: Dr. Andy Nixon
- Cox, Lisa (2014) The Effects of Professional Development on Student Metacognition for Special Education Teachers Advisor: Dr. Tamra Ogletree
- Harrell, Jennifer (2011) Comparing Credit Recovery Among Special Education and General Education High School Students Participating in the E2020 Program Advisor: Dr. Craig Mertler
- Hooper, Joann (2011) Perceptions of Teachers in Albermarle County (VA) Public Schools on the Five Dimensions of Professional Learning Communities Advisor: Dr. Craig Mertler
- Hoover, Jania (2011) Content Analysis of the Integration of African Topics into World History Curricula in Georgia Advisor: Dr. Donna Harkins
- Kelly, Isaac (2011) High School Co-Teachers' Definitions and Perceptions of Successful Co-Teaching: A Study in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas Advisor: Dr. Craig Mertler
- Reuss, Timothy (2011) An Investigation of Teachers' Attitudes of Grade Recovery Programs at the Middle School Level Advisor: Dr. Craig Mertler
- Shaw, Robert (2011) Georgia Public High School Principals' Understanding of FERPA Advisor: Dr. Dianne Hoff
- von Biberstein, Andrea (2014) Exploring the Nature of Teacher Knowledge Through Job-Embedded Peer Coaching Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Waller, John (2011) The Effects of a State Book Distribution Program on Literacy Outcomes of Preschoolers Advisor: Dr. Tamra Ogletree
- Watson, Melanie (2011) An After-School tutoring program and its effects on the academic achievement of homeless students Advisor: Dr. Craig Mertler
- Bohannon, Cyle (2014) Searching for Positive Deviants Using Predictive Analytics: First Year Outcomes and Return for a Second Year of College Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Broadway, Shuanta (2011) Elementary Teacher Perceptions of Response to Intervention (RTI) Intervention Implementation Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Cuellar, Jose (2014) Increasing the Quantity and Quality of Target Language Used in the Foreign Language Classroom using Peer Observation Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Coleman, Daphne (2012) A Study of the Common Characteristics in the Planning of Mathematics Lessons by Effective Teachers of Students in Poverty Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Dowdy, Kim (2011) Technology Integration in Technology Rich Schools: Is it Low Tech or High Tech? Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- Doyal, Tracy (2011) Teachers' Perceptions of the Understanding of and Engagement in Formative Classroom Assessment Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- Harrison, Jamie (2010) Mainstream Teachers' Implicit Beliefs about English Language Learners Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Hayes, Jennifer (2011) Collaborative Teams: A Study of Teacher Perceptions About Collaboration Advisor: Dr. Craig Mertler
- Legagneur, Francis (2012) A Phenomenological study on turnaround leadership from the superintendent's level; Evidence in the state of Georgia Advisor: Dr. Mary Hooper
- McCaffrey, Kathleen (2011) The Effect of a Character Education Program on the Perceptions of Young Adolescents Regarding Their School's Climate and Their Abilities to Internalize Loyalty and Perseverance Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- McCoy, Doug (2010) How do Pro-Social Features of Assessment Practice Manifest in a Teacher’s Assessment Practice and Affect Student Learning Behavior? Advisor: Dr. Craig Mertler
- Ridley, Hal Brian (2011) Teacher Expectations of Economically Disadvantaged Rural Students among Highly Efficacious Teachers and Those with Low Levels of Teacher Efficacy Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Thompson, Kiley (2010) The Many Faces of Co-Teaching: How Does Co-Teaching Impact Students at Different Levels of Academic Functioning? Advisor: Dr. Craig Mertler
- Wright, Margaretta (2011) Assessing Understanding of Central Office Staff Concerning How Student Mobility Affects Teaching and Learning Advisor: Dr. Myrna Gantner
- Baldwin, Rhonda Ann (2009) Graphic Organizer Impact: Educator Understanding and Use Linked to Student Achievement Advisor: Dr. Mary Hancock
- Corley, Aaron (2009) EMIC and ETIC Perspectives of Male Elementary School Teachers: Understanding the Motivations, Experiences, and Challenges of Men Working in a Female-Dominated Context Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Johnson, Penny (2010) Principals' Perceptions of the Alternative Certification of Teacher Candidates in a Southeastern Suburban School System as Measured by their Attitudes and Hiring Practices Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Olson, Jill (2014) Secondary Teacher-Preparedness to Develop Positive Teacher-Student Relationships Advisor: Dr. Linda Haynes
- Ruble, Michelle L. (2009) First-Year Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Mentoring Experiences: A Case Study Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Sankar, Lakshmi (2009) An Experimental Study Comparing the Effectiveness of Different Formats of Professional Learning on Teacher Collaboration in a Co-Teaching Class Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Shafer, Emmett (2010) The Effects of the Graduation Coach Initiative on the Graduation Rates in the State of Georgia Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- Simone, Dione (2010) An Exploration of the Relationship Between School Climate and Professional Staff's Perceptions of the Maturity of Professional Learning Communities in a Large Urban School System Undergoing High School Reform Advisor: Dr. Mary Hooper
- Waddy, Naima (2010) Middle School Co-Teachers Perceptions of Co-Teaching Advisor: Dr. Tamra Ogletree
- White, Amanda (2013) Administrators' and Media Specialists' Perceptions of the Library Media Specialist Role Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- White, Donald (2011) The Effects of Goal Setting on Student Academic Performance in High School Science Advisor: Dr. Gail Marshall
- Biggins, Lenice (2010) Teacher Wellness: A Descriptive Study of Teacher Choice in Wellness Advisor: Dr. Jeff Johnson
- Cribbs, Gail (2009) The Effect of Peer Coaching on the Practice of School Psychologists Advisor: Dr. Susan Boes
- Henson, Kerri (2010) School Social Capital: An Analysis of the Impact of Student-Teacher Relationships on Students' Academic Successes and Failures Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Horn, Carolyn (2009) Stakeholder Perceptions of the Roles and Responsibilities of Middle School Curriculum Specialists Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Lacey-Bushell, Adrienne (2013) Perceptions of Middle School General Education Teachers on the Inclusive Education of Students with Emotional Disorders: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Advisor: Dr. Andrew Nixon
- Lusk, Christy (2009) An Investigation of the Relationship between the Student Support Team Process and Student Achievement Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Marsh, Nancy (2011) Critical Friends Group Facilitators' Use of Transparent Facilitation to Make Work Public Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Willaford, Sherrod (2011) An Examination of Lesson Preparation and Delivery of Elementary Mathematics Instruction for English Language Learners Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Houston, Lorilyn (2010) Student, Parent, and Teacher Perceptions of Transition to Middle and High School Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Isenberg, Mathew (2009) An Exploratory Study of Organizational Incongruence in Middle Schools Advisor: Dr. Mary Hooper
- Kirby, Karen (2008) The Effects of Explicit Phonemic Awareness Instruction in the Kindergarten Classroom Advisor: Dr. Cathleen Doheny
- Lasseter, Mary Ann (2007) Developing Individual and Collective Visions for Teachers: Establishing Systemic Commitment for School Improvement Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Mills-Biwott, Reagan (2007) Examining the Achievement of Alternatively Recommended Minority Students in Advanced Science Classes Advisor: Dr. Mary Angela Coleman
- Mitchell, Angela (2014) Teachers' Perceptions of how Professional Learning Communities Impact Their Professional Practices Advisor: Dr. Andy Nixon
- Phillips, Scott (2007) All-Girls Mathematics Classes in a Coeducational Setting Advisor: Dr. Myrna Gantner
- Rouse, Jo Ann (2007) Facilitating Productive Teacher Collaboration Advisor: Dr. Marie Holbein
- Verner, Jacqueline (2008) A Descriptive Study of Educator Job Satisfaction and Valued Communications Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Bishop, Barbara (2007) The Purpose of Schooling for Georgia High Schools as Informed by Textual Analysis of Language used in School Mission Statements Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Evans, Georgia (2006) The Effectiveness of the Georgia Department of Education’s Coaching Academy on the School Level Instructional Coaches’ Knowledge and Application of Educational Research Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Gregaydis, Jason (2013) Developing Teacher Collaboration and Collegiality Through a Professional Book Study Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- Johnson, Christie (2006) Identification, Exploration and Analysis of Conditions Existing Within the Gap Between Georgia Women Public School Administrators and the Superintendency Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Luck, Phillip (2009) Educators’ Perceptions of Referrals for Boys to the Student Support Team (SST) Advisor: Dr. Myrna Gantner
- Sethna, Madhavi (2008) Understanding the support needs of Veteran Experienced Teachers from India in US Public Schools Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Smith, Vickie (2008) A Comparison of Counselor Functions in Georgia High Schools Identified as Achieving and not Achieving Adequate Yearly Progress Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Anderson, Kimberly (2007) Systemic Report: The Concerns of Middle School Mathematics Teachers Advisor: Dr. Hema Ramanathan
- Lombard, Ted (2013) A Study of the Effectiveness of a Rotating Class Schedule initiative as an intervention to Meet the Developmental Needs of Middle School Students and to improve their Achievement Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- Ricks, Suevess R. (2011) New Leaders' Belief about the Preparation Needed for the Principalship Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- Ball, Lisa (2005) Evaluating the Self Limiting Model with Second, Third, and Fourth Grade Students Advisor: Dr. Paul Phillips
- Chapman, Janet (2006) Collaborative Early Intervention Program Teachers’ Roles as Change Agents in Relation to Current Change Theory Advisor: Dr. Barbara Kawulich
- Earwood, Susan (2006) A Study to Determine the Extent to which Title I and Non-Title I Middle Schools Provide for Parent Involvement Advisor: Dr. Myrna Gantner
- Fortes, Scott (2005) An Investigation of the Impact of Teaching Concepts that Promote Learning and Social Development for Sixth Grade Students in Physical Education Class Advisor: Dr. Marie Holbein
- Fraker, Kimberly (2006) The Effects of a Freshman Academy Program on Standardized Test Performance and Core Course Academic Achievement in English and Math Advisor: Dr. C. J. Douvanis
- Hays, Judy (2009) A Study of Changes in the Classroom Practice of Presenters in a Critical Friends Group Advisor: Dr. Paul Phillips
- McLeod, Robert (2007) Co-teaching in the Secondary Classroom and Its Impact on Student Achievement Advisor: Dr. Abbot Packard
- Porcher, Sonja (2007) An Examination of the Use of Differentiated Instruction Practices for Gifted Students in an Elementary Cluster Model Classroom Advisor: Dr. Marie Holbein
- Smith, Edwin (2008) The Effects of Using an Expanded Adapted Rating Scale in Applying the Georgia Teacher Observation Instrument for the Evaluation of Classroom Teachers Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Williams, Florence (2011) Leadership Behaviors for Continuous School Improvement Advisor: Dr. Barbara Kawulich
- Williamson, Daria (2006) The Effects of a Career Education Mini-Course on the Career Decision-Making Skills of High School Students Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Wright, Doug (2006) Using Human Relations Incidents to Explore the Link Between Teacher Dispositions Associated with Effectiveness and Indicators of Student Learning Advisor: Dr. Deborah Bainer Jenkins
- Bagby, Sonja (2007) Stages of Concern: Measuring the Affective Dimension of Faculty Implementing an Instructional Innovation Advisor: Dr. Deborah Bainer Jenkins
- Baker, Ann (2004) Women Educational Leaders: Beliefs and Practice of Leadership Characteristics and Situational Management Advisor: Dr. Robert Morris
- Gonzalez, Lisa (2006) Mini- Society for Teaching Economic Concepts and Entrepreneurship to Third Grade Students and Increasing Teacher Knowledge and Confidence Advisor: Dr. John Voneschenbach
- Lambert, Simon (2004) The Multiple Realities of an Elementary School Library Media Center: A Case Study Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Perry, Alan (2005) A Chronology of the Use of Technology in Secondary School English Classes Advisor: Dr. Cher Hendricks
- Pratschler, Leslie (2007) An Investigation of Preferences for Activities Performed by Media Specialists in Middle Schools Advisor: Dr. Marie Holbein
- Smith, Dannette (2004) Critical Friends Study Group: Exploring Changing Perceptions and Practices Advisor: Dr. Marie Holbein
- Townsend, Richard (2011) Gender Equity in Georgia High Schools Advisor: Dr. Luke Cornelius
- Woods, Lucia (2008) The Persistence of Elementary School Bully Prevention Training Into Middle School Advisor: Dr. Myrna Gantner