EDLD Dissertation Defenses 2013/2014
The following are a list of defended Educational Leadership Defenses during the 2013/2014 Academic Year
| Name | Defense | Title | Date | Committee | |
| James Thompson | Prospectus | Situational Interest and Technology Integration in Math | 7/2/2014 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
Teri Melton, Chair Jason LaFrance Paul (Mac) Brinson |
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| Lisa Stamper | Prospectus | The Landwarnet School, The Army Learning Model, and Appreciative Inquiry: How is a Centralized Organization Improved by Introducing Decentralization | 5/30/2014 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
Devon Jensen, Chair Charles Hall Mohomodou Boncana |
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| James A. Thompson IV | Pre-Prospectus | Situational Interest and Technology Integration in Math | 5/1/2014 Noon – 2:00 p.m. |
Teri Melton, Chair Mac Brinson Jason LaFrance |
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| Yvette Pinkney Wells | Prospectus | The Effect of Leadership and Professional Development on Instructional Practices | 4/15/2014 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Brenda Marina, Chair Olufunke Adefope Chuck Hodges |
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| Veronica Vanessa Harris | Dissertation | Special Education Teachers’ Experiences and Perceptions of the Georgia Alternate Assessment | 4/9/2014 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Jason LaFrance, Chair Chris Brkich Cindi Chance |
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| Ronda Hightower | Dissertation | Elementary School Administrators’ Perspectives of Co-Teaching and its Effect on Student Achievement | 4/8/2014 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Teri Melton, Chair William Rowe Devon Jensen |
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| Donald Avery | Dissertation | The Relationship between Financial Aid Type and Academic Success in a Public Two-Year College in Georgia | 4/8/2014 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
James Green, Chair Brian Griffin Michael Moore |
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| Thaddeus Shubert | Dissertation | Retention Pathways for African American Males | 4/8/2014 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Devon Jensen, Chair Dan Calhoun Mohomodu Boncana |
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| Gilda Rackley | Dissertation | Mentorship Perceptions of Women Principals in Rural South Georgia | 4/7/2014 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Daniel Calhoun, Chair James Green Deborah Thomas |
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| Tonisha Johnson | Prospectus | 21st Century Provision of Services: Secondary Special Education Teacher’s Perceptions of Transition Competencies | 4/7/2014 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Kymberly Drawdy, Chair Steve Jenkins Devon Jensen |
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| Shannon Flounnory | Dissertation | An Examination of the Relationship Between the Seven Critical Leadership Functions and Middle School African-American and Hispanic Student Achievement | 4/3/2014 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Brenda Marina, Chair | |
| Jessica Edenfield | Dissertation | Teacher’s Perception of Merit Pay in Georgia | 4/2/2014 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Teri Melton, Chair Patricia Humphrey Sam Hardy |
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| Brandy Corbett | Dissertation | Effective Work-Life Balance Practices of Female Administrators in the State of Georgia | 4/2/2014 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
James Green, Chair Teri Melton Stephen Smith |
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| Michael Finley | Dissertation | An Exploration of the Relationship between Teachers’ Perceptions of Principals’ Instructional Leadership and Transformational Leadership Behaviors | 4/2/2014 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
James Green, Chair Bryan Griffin Anthony Smith |
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| Samuel Dasher | Pre-Prospectus | Perceptions of African American Males that Influence their Educational Leadership Potential | 3/26/2014 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Devon Jensen, Chair Jason LaFrance Cindi Chance |
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| Alejandra Kennedy | Dissertation | Leadership Development in Higher Education: Skills, Competencies, and Practices for Non-Academic Leaders | 3/21/2014 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Daniel Calhoun, Chair Devon Jensen Gemma Frock |
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| Laurie Mascolo | Pre-Prospectus | Leading through Laughter: Humor and Perceived Effectiveness of P-12 Principals | 3/12/2014 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Teri Melton, Chair Mohomodou Boncana Mac Brinson |
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| Lisa Stamper | Pre-Prospectus | The Landwarnet School, The Army Learning Model, and Appreciative Inquiry: How is a Centralized Organization Improved by Introducing Decentralization? | 3/12/2014 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
Devon Jensen, Chair Charles Hall Mohomodou Boncana |
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| Steve Burrell | Dissertation | IT Staff Turnover Intentions, Job Modification, and the Effects of Recognition at Large Public Higher Education Institutions | 2/24/14 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Jason LaFrance, Chair Jordan Shropshire Cindi Chance |
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| Michael Casdorph | Dissertation | Faculty Motivation & Intent to Teach Online | 2/24/14 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
Teri Melton, Chair | |
| Marie Underwood | Dissertation | Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities: Georgia School Psychologists’ Perceptions | 2/12/14 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
Teri Melton, Chair | |
| Shawn Davidson | Dissertation | Stakeholder’s Perceptions of Dropout Strategies in a Rural Ninth Grade Academy | 01/14/2014 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
James Green, Chair Teri Melton Jason LaFrance |
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| Tamaine Prince | Pre-Prospectus | The Effectiveness of a Mentoring Program on Teacher Retention at an Urban High School | 12/16/2013 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Devon Jensen, Chair Teri Melton Jason LaFrance |
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| Nathan Pennington | Pre-Prospectus | An Examination of the Relationship between Physical Fitness and Student Achievement | 12/12/2013 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Jason LaFrance, Chair Yasar Bodur Gavin Colquitt |
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| Yancy Ford | Pre-Prospectus | An Examination of the Impact of Block Scheduling Versus Traditional Scheduling on Academic Achievement | 12/2/2013 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Jason LaFrance, Chair Steve Jenkins Paul M. Brinson |
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| H. Derek Cone | Prospectus | Development and Support of Successful Dual Language Policies in the State of Georgia | 11/20/2013 Noon – 2:00 p.m. |
Yasar Bodur, Chair Teri Melton Mac Brinson |
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| Kerry Greenstein | Prospectus | Faculty and Staff Perceptions of Behavior Assessment Teams: A Case Study | 11/20/2013 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
Daniel Calhoun, Chair Meca Williams-Johnson Georj Lewis |
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| Steve Burrell | Prospectus | IT Staff Turnover Intentions, Job Modification, and the Effects of Recognition at Large Public Higher Education Institutions | 11/18/2013 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Jason LaFrance, Chair Jordan Shropshire Cindi Chance |
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| Allison V. Gorman | Prospectus | The Use of Strategic Intent by Post-Secondary Institutions in Becoming Military Friendly | 11/13/2013 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
Teri Melton, Chair Patricia Humphrey Amy Ballagh |
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| Scarlett Copeland | Dissertation | Perceptions of Mentoring: Examining the Experiences of Women Superintendents in Georgia | 11/12/2013 | Daniel Calhoun, Chair Brenda Marina James Green |
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| Brenda Edenfield | Dissertation | Teachers Perceptions of the Impact of Reduced School Budgets on Teachers’ Abilities to Meet Instructional Needs of Their Students | 11/12/2013 | Russell Mays, Chair Paul M. Brinson Stephen Jenkins |
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| Stascia Hardy | Prospectus | Embracing a Diverse Curriculum for University Teacher Preparation Programs | 11/7/2013 | Brenda Marina, Chair | |
| Patricia Saxon | Prospectus | The Influence of Leadership Behaviors on Teacher Job Satisfaction | 11/5/2013 | Devon Jensen, Chair Mohomodou Boncana Paulette Harris |
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| Jessica Edenfield | Prospectus | Georgia Teachers’ Perceptions of Merit Pay | 11/4/2013 | Teri Melton, Chair Patricia Humphrey Samuel Hardy |
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| Cynthia Staten | Dissertation | Personal and Institutional Factors Affecting Assistant Principals’ Career Advancement Decisions in Georgia | 10/30/2013 | Lucinda Chance, Chair | |
| Shed Dawson | Pre-Prospectus | Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Leaders’ Perceptions of Programs in High Performance Status Schools | 10/15/2013 | Brenda Marina, Chair Daniel Calhoun Sonya Shepherd |
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| Ella Green | Dissertation | Parent Expectations of Elementary School Leaders, Teachers, and Staff: An Examination of Elementary Schools in a Southeast or Southeastern Georgia School District | 10/15/2013 | Brenda Marina, Chair William Amponsah Olufunke Adefope |
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| Steven Puckett | Prospectus | Teacher Perceptions of Changes to the Teaching Dynamic in Bring Your Own Technology Classrooms | 10/4/2013 | Devon Jensen, Chair Jason LaFrance Lucinda Chance |
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| Ian Potter | Dissertation | Investigating Academic Motivation Among NCAA Division I Football Players Within Their Competition and Non-Competitions Semesters | 9/20/2013 | Devon Jensen, Chair Jason LaFrance Daniel Calhoun Steven Platek |
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| June Erskine | Pre-Prospectus | Charter School Governance: An Exploration of Autonomy and School Effectiveness | 9/18/2013 | Russell Mays, Chair Teri Melton Lorrie Hoffman |
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| Kerry Greenstein | Pre-Prospectus | Faculty and Staff Perceptions of Behavior Assessment Teams: A Case Study | 8/30/2013 | Daniel Calhoun, Chair Meca Williams-Johnson Georj Lewis |
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| Alejandra Kennedy | Prospectus | Leadership Development in Higher Education: Skills, Competencies, and Practices for Non-Academic Leaders | 8/29/2013 | Daniel Calhoun, Chair Devon Jensen Gemma Frock |
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| Rhonda Hightower | Prospectus | Co-teaching: Where are the data? | 8/28/2013 | Teri Melton, Chair | |
| Thaddeus Shubert | Prospectus | Retention Pathways for African American Male Students | 8/27/2013 | Devon Jensen, Chair Daniel Calhoun Mohomodou Boncana |
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| Allison Gorman | Pre-Prospectus | The Use of Strategic Intent by Post-Secondary Institutions in Becoming Military Friendly | 8/21/2013 | Teri Melton, Chair | |
| Marshall Fernando Aker | Pre-Prospectus | African American Teachers’ Perceptions of the Academic Achievement of African American Males in Elementary Schools in Rural Georgia | 7/16/2013 | Brenda Marina, Chair Brenda Callahan Sabrina Ross |
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| Michael Casdorf | Prospectus | Faculty Motivation and Intent to Teach Online | 7/12/2013 | Teri Melton, Chair | |
| Steven Burrell | Pre-Prospectus | IT Staff Turnover Intentions, Job modification, and the Effects of Recognition at Public Higher Education Institutions | 7/11/2013 | Jason LaFrance, Chair Jordan Shopshire Cindi Chance |
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| Marie Underwood | Prospectus | Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities: Georgia School Psychologists Perceptions | 7/10/2013 | Teri Melton, Chair | |
| Jessica Edenfield | Pre-Prospectus | Teachers’ perceptions of merit pay in Georgia | 7/9/2013 | Teri Melton, Chair | |
| Juliann McBrayer | Dissertation | Transferability of Program Exemplars from Traditional to Non-Traditional Teacher Preparation | 6/19/2013 | Teri Melton, Chair | |
| Joy Sheppard | Dissertation | Perceptions of Teachers and Administrators Regarding the Teacher Evaluation process | 6/14/2013 | Teri Melton, Chair |
Last updated: 8/9/2021