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Doctorate in Education

Dissertation Committee

Chairs:

Ph.D, Educational Leadership and Research Methodology

Dr. Allison

 

Dissertation Title:

  • Experience and Perceptions as Expressed by Adolescent Females at a Residential Treatment Center (RTC)

Primary Research Interests:

  • Communication skills
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Attachment
  • Assessment
  • Self-directed learning
  • Doctoral student experiences

Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Central Florida

Dr. Bellomo

 

 

Dissertation Title:

  • Latinate Word Parts and Vocabulary

Primary Research Interests:

  • Sounds of English
  • Vocabulary Acquisition
  • Biblical Manuscripts
  • Book of Romans: Through the Eyes of Seven Commentators
  • AI and Learning; Virtual Instruction

Additional Research Interests:

  • Freshman Experience
  • Student Life Skills
  • English Language Arts - Reading Specialty

Methodology:

  • Quantitative

Ed.D. University of Houston

Dr. Fernandez

 

 

Dissertation Title:

  • Principals’ Perspectives on How Transformational, Instructional, and Managerial Leadership Practices Influence Teacher Effectiveness and Student Achievement

Primary Research Interests:

  • Organization Health, Culture, Climate, Leadership
  • School curriculum and management

Additional Research Interests:

  • Teacher leadership
  • Special education

Methodology:

  • Qualitative

Ph.D., Educational Leadership

Dr. Franklin

 

 

Dissertation Title:

  • A Case Study: Increasing the Gifted Identification of Diverse Early Childhood Elementary School Students by Having a Talent Development Program

Primary Research Interests:

  • Early Childhood and Elementary Education
  • Gifted Education

Additional Research Interests:

  • Creativity
  • Teacher Preparation
  • Technology

Methodology:

  • Qualitative
  • Mixed Methods

Ph.D. in School Administration (K- 12)
Cognate: Curriculum & Instruction

Dr. Houston

 

 

Dissertation Title:

  • The Impact of Single Gender Education in South Carolina Middle Schools With Grade Six Through Eight: A Quantitative Study Comparing Student Performance, Student Attendance, Student Discipline, and Teacher, Student, and Parent Perceptions Before and After Implementation of Single Gender Education

Primary Research Interests:

  • Diversity, Inclusion, Equity
  • Culturally Responsive Practices
  • Inclusive Leadership Behaviors and Practices

Additional Research Interests:

  • Recruitment, Retention, and Development of Diverse Faculty
  • Race, Ethnic, and Gender Equity
  • Role Models
  • Relevant Curricula for Marginalized and Underrepresented Teachers and Students

Methodology:

  • Qualitative

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