EDLD Dissertation Defenses 2014/2015
The following are a list of defended Educational Leadership Defenses during the 2014/2015 Academic Year
| Name | Defense | Title | Date | Committee |
| Tracy Colebrooke | Pre- Prospectus | Bahamian Elementary School Principal’s and Teachers’ Perceptions of Inclusive Education | 7/22/2015 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Teri Ann Melton, Chair Lina Bell Soares, Catherine Howerter |
| Jami Hall | Pre- Prospectus | The complex dichotomies of student affairs practitioners’ competencies: a quantitative evaluation of self- awareness | 7/15/2015 noon – 1:30 p.m. |
Brenda Marina, Chair Daniel Calhoun, Antonio Gutierrez |
| Jennifer Dunbar | Dissertation | African- American Female Principals, African- American Males, and the Opportunity Gap | 7/14/2015 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Devon Jensen, Chair Kymberly Harris, Lucy Green |
| Barbara Jordan | Dissertation | An Evaluation of a Secondary Advisement Program | 6/26/2015 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
James Green, Chair Richard Cleveland, Beth Durodoye |
| Tequila Morgan | Prospectus | “The Road Less Traveled”: Alumni Perceptions of the Georgia Early College High School Experience | 6/17/2015 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Daniel Calhoun, Chair Amelia Davis, Jason LaFrance |
| George Fredrick | Dissertation | Army ROTC, Student Engagement, and Graduation | 5/6/2015 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Teri Melton, Chair Stephen Jenkins, Christine Ludowise |
| Yancy Ford | Dissertation | An Examination of the Impact of Block Scheduling Versus Traditional Scheduling on Academic Achievement | 5/5/2015 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Jason LaFrance, Chair Bryan Griffin, Paul “Mac” Brinson |
| Denise Warnock | Dissertation | Principals’ Perceptions of the Implementation of Georgia’s Teacher Keys Evaluation System | 5/5/2015 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Jason LaFrance, Chair Paul “Mac” Brinson, Stephen Jenkins |
| Marshall Aker | Prospectus | A study of black teachers’ perceptions of the academic achievement of black male students in elementary schools in rural Georgia | 4/28/2015 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Brenda Marina, Chair Fayth Parks, Sabrina Ross |
| Tequila Morgan | Pre- Prospectus | The Road Less Traveled: Alumni Perceptions of the Georgia Early College High School Experience | 4/16/2015 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Daniel Calhoun, Chair Amelia Davis, Jason LaFrance |
| Roschelle Miles | Pre- Prospectus | Perceptions of the Communities in Schools Model at Rural Georgia Performance Learning Centers | 4/2/2015 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Daniel Calhoun, Chair Amelia Davis, Samuel Hardy |
| Ginger Spires | Dissertation | Principal Instructional Leadership in Georgia High Poverty Elementary Schools | 3/31/2015 10:00 a.m. – noon |
Teri Melton, Chair Yasar Bodur, Paul “Mac” Brinson |
| Steven C. Puckett | Dissertation | Teacher Perceptions of Changes to the Teaching Dynamic in Bring Your Own Technology Classrooms | 3/30/2015 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Devon Jensen, Chair Jason LaFrance, Cindi Chance |
| Patricia Saxton | Dissertation | The Influence of Leadership Behaviors on Teacher Job Satisfaction | 3/27/2015 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Devon Jensen, Chair Mohomodou Boncana, Paulette Harris |
| Jennifer Dunbar | Dissertation | African- American Female Principals and the Opportunity Gap | 3/25/2015 noon – 2:00 p.m. |
Devon Jensen, Chair Kymberly Drawdy, Lucy Green |
| Lisa Stamper | Dissertation | The Landwarnet School, The Army Learning Model, and Appreciative Inquiry: How is a Centralized Training Organization Improved by Introducing Decentralization? | 3/24/2015 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Devon Jensen, Chair Mohomodou Boncana, Charles Hall |
| Michael Langley | Dissertation | Elementary Principals Perceptions of the Co- Taught Classroom | 3/23/2015 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Kymberly Drawdy, Chair Devon Jensen, Linda Bell Soares |
| Ethelstine Lett | Prospectus | Instructional Coaches Use of Critical Friends Groups to Build Teacher Capacity | 3/11/2015 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Devon Jensen, Chair Kymberly Drawdy, Dan Calhoun |
| Denise Warnock | Prospectus | Principals’ Perceptions of the Implementation of Georgia’s Teacher Keys Evaluation System | 2/26/2015 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Jason LaFrance, Chair Paul “Mac” Brinson, Stephen Jenkins |
| Yancy Ford | Prospectus | An Examination of the Impact of Block Scheduling Versus Traditional Scheduling on Academic Achievement | 2/25/2015 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Jason LaFrance, Chair Bryan Griffin, Paul “Mac” Brinson |
| Tamaine Prince | Prospectus | The Effectiveness of a Mentoring Program on Teacher Retention at an Urban High School | 2/24/2015 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Devon Jensen, Chair Jason LaFrance, Teri Melton |
| George L. Fredrick | Prospectus | Army ROTC, Student Engagement, and Freshmen Retention | 2/11/2015 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Teri Melton, Chair Stephen Jenkins, Christine Ludowise |
| Jennifer Dunbar | Prospectus | African American Female Leaders and the Opportunity Gap | 12/9/2014 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Devon Jensen, Chair, Kymberly Drawdy, Lucy Green |
| Ginger White Spires | Prospectus | Principal Instructional Leadership: Teacher Perceptions in GA High Poverty Elementary Schools | 12/9/2014 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
Teri Denlea Melton, Chair Yasar Bodur, Paul “Mac” Brinson |
| Aundra Vaughn | Dissertation | The Obama Effect on African American Males | 12/5/2014 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Paul Brinson, Chair Linda Arthur, Sonya Shepherd |
| Kerry Greenstein | Dissertation | Faculty and Staff Perspectives of a Behavior Assessment Team: A Case Study Evaluation | 11/11/2014 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Daniel Calhoun, Chair Meca Williams- Johnson Georj Lewis |
| James Thompson | Dissertation | Instructional Technology Integration and Situational Interest in Math | 11/11/2014 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Teri Melton, Chair Jason LaFrance Paul “Mac” Brinson |
| Tonisha Johnson | Dissertation | Transition Competencies: An Analysis of Secondary Special Education Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Frequency of Performance | 11/10/2014 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Kymberly Drawdy, Chair Devon Jensen Stephen Jenkins |
| Allison Gorman | Dissertation | The Use of Strategic Intent by Post-Secondary Institutions in Becoming Military Friendly | 11/7/2014 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
Teri Melton, Chair Amy Ballagh Patricia Humphrey |
| Laurie Mascolo | Dissertation | Leading Through Laughter: Humor and Perceived Effectiveness of P-12 Principals | 11/6/2014 Noon – 2:00 p.m. |
Teri Melton, Chair Mohomodou Boncana Paul “Mac” Brinson |
| William Tam | Dissertation | An Investigation Into the Decision-Making Processes of Legislators Engaged in Public Policy Regarding Education | 11/3/2014 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
Paul “Mac” Brinson, Chair Stephen Jenkins Sam Hardy |
| Stascia Hardy | Dissertation | Embracing a Diverse Curriculum in University Teacher Preparation Programs | 10/31/2014 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Brenda Marina, Chair Sonya Gaither Christopher Garretson |
| Hollis Cone | Dissertation | Development and Support of Dual Language Policies | 10/29/2014 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
Yasar Bodur, Chair Teri Melton Paul “Mac” Brinson |
| Jennifer Dunbar | Pre-Prospectus | Perceptions of the Achievement Gap by African-American Female Leaders | 9/16/2014 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Devon Jensen, Chair Kimberly Drawdy Lucy Green |
| Ginger White Spires | Pre-Prospectus | Principal Instructional Leadership: Teacher Perceptions in Georgia High-Poverty Elementary Schools | 9/10/2014 10:00 a.m. – Noon |
Teri Melton, Chair Yasar Bodur Paul “Mac” Brinson |
| Kyle Blankenship | Pre-Prospectus | Middle School Principal and Program Coordinator Perceptions of Professional Development Training in Georgia Leadership Preparation Programs | 9/5/2014 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Jason LaFrance, Chair Dan Calhoun Sam Hardy |
| Denise Warnock | Pre-prospectus | Principals’ Perceptions of the Implementation of Georgia’s Teacher Keys Evaluation System | 9/5/2014 Noon – 2:00 p.m. |
Jason LaFrance, Chair Paul “Mac” Brinson Steve Jenkins |
| Bryan Skipper | Pre-Prospectus | Experiences of Principals Implementing One-to-One Technology | 9/5/2014 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Jason LaFrance, Chair Dan Calhoun Sam Hardy |
| Laurie B. Mascolo | Prospectus | Leading Through Laughter: Humor and Perceived Effectiveness of P-12 Principals | 8/28/2014 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Teri Denlea Melton, Chair Mohomadou Boncana Paul Brinson |
| Ashley Windley (Cullum) | Pre-Prospectus | Student Motivation and Intent to Take Online Courses | 8/21/2014 Noon – 2:00 p.m. |
Jason LaFrance, Chair Teri Melton Yasar Bodur |
| Kelley Young | Prospectus | Fighting On The Front Line: An Examination Of Teacher Retention Practices In Urban Elementary Schools | 8/20/2014 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Brenda Marina, Chair Robert Lake Judi Robbins |
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Last updated: 8/9/2021