Dissertations from Lindenwood University students.
Dissertations from 2017
A Mixed Method Study on the Missouri Beginning Teachers Assistance Program and Teacher Retention in Saint Louis School Districts, Raymond Ciolek
An Examination of the Proportion of Special Education Students in Single-Parent Homes in Comparison to Regular Education Students in Similar Households, Melissa M. Cook
Dual Credit Instructor and Counselor Opinions Concerning the Effectiveness of Dual Credit Programs on Post-Secondary Readiness in Southwest Missouri, Natalie Gail Cook
Influence of Gender and Age on the Performance of a PBIS program: Quantitative Analysis of Secondary Data from A Midwestern Suburban Public Middle School, Ibrahima Coulibaly
A Case Study on Leadership Identity Development of Tutors in a Learning Center, Samantha L. Crandall
Teacher Job Satisfaction as Related to Student Performance on State-Mandated Testing, James Douglas Crawford
Exploring Students’ Use of Learning Contracts in Preparing for the National Athletic Training Board Certification Examination, William Dill
Evaluating the Self-Efficacy of Novice Educators in Nursing and Allied Health Care Programs as it Pertains to Faculty Development, Amanada Lea Doneski
Case Study: Exploring the Presence of Trust in One Suburban Christian School Climate, James Drury
Comparison of the Completion Pathways of Four Categories of Doctoral Students from a Midwestern University, Laticia Garbarini
The Impact of a Community-Based College Access Program at a Midwestern Institution, Ryan Ronald Gonzaga Reed
Interpreting the Impact of the Four-Day School Week: An Examination of Performance Before and After Switching to the Four-Day School Week, Matthew Lee Gower
E-Mentoring an Educator in a State School for the Deaf: An Action Research Study, Christine H. Gustus
A Qualitative Analysis of African-American High School Students’ Transitioning from Middle School to High School in an Urban Private High School Setting, Syreeta R. Holland
Teacher Perceptions of Administrator Leadership Styles Regarding Job Satisfaction, Zachary Tyler Johnson
The Academic and Behavioral Impact of Multiple Sport Participation on High School Athletes, Christopher James Kohl
A Qualitative Study of Learning Spaces at a Midwest Elementary School and its Relationship to Student Attitudes about Reading, Stephanie Marie Limpert
Investigating the Possible Relationship Between Participation in High School Athletics and First-Generation College Student Persistence to College Graduation, Connie Lindemann-Litzsinger
A Nice Place to Live and Work: A Mixed-Methods Case Study of a Residential Life Living-Learning Community and Employment Model at a Top-Tier Midwestern University, Justin Paul Linsenmeyer
Bridging the Gap Between Schools and Families Through Teacher Home Visits, Melissa Ann Lucas
The Relationship between Teacher Evaluation Ratings and Student Achievement in a Rural, Midwest School District, Margaret A. Mathus
Missouri Public High School Principals Perception of Zero Tolerance, Sherry Ann McMasters
Exercising Their Privilege to Borrow: A Demonstrated Understanding of the Obligation of Student Loans in a Community College, Joan M. Meyer-Barrett
Inclusive Education for Preschool Learners with Autism: A Program Evaluation, Rachel C. Morgan
A Case Study: An Andragogical Exploration of a Collegiate Swimming and Diving Coach’s Principles and Practices at Lindenwood University, Hannibal Najjar
Reading Achievement: A Study of Perceptions of First-Grade Teachers and the Relationship Between Attendance and Reading Achievement, Mykie C. Nash
Obstacles Facing Veterans in Applied Sciences Programs at the Community College Level, Alexander B. Neeley
A Qualitative Study Investigating Facility Managers’ Perceptions of the Classroom Learning Environment, Eric Shannon Parr
A Study of the Effectiveness of Alternative Schools through an Examination of Graduation Rates, School Climate, Student Motivation, and Academic Rigor, Mark Harris Piper
Inclusive Special and General Education Secondary Teachers’ Attitudes towards the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in the General Education Setting, Barbara Portwood
A Study of High School Improvement Initiatives and the Impact on School Achievement, Jack Lowell Randolph
A Mixed-Methods Investigation of FMS Shoulder Mobility and Reported Upper Body Injury in Collegiate Football Athletes at a Division II Midwestern University, Jessica L. Randolph
Departmentalized Classroom Environments Versus Traditional Classroom Environments in Second Through Fourth Grades: A Quantitative Analysis, Staci Janelle Ray
The Impact of Substance Use on the Prevalence of Sexual Misconduct at Institutions in the Midwest, Jerilyn Jean Reed
An Examination of Poverty: A Case Study of One Rural Missouri School Attempting to Meet the Needs of All Students, Amy Michelle Ross
A Mixed Methods Study on Educational Leadership and Ethical Decision Making in Situations of High Turbulence, Jenna Sladeck
A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Project Lead the Way Engineering Curriculum Goals within Missouri High Schools, Brian Eugene Smith
The Relationship Between Political Affiliation and Student Achievement in the Areas of Reading and Mathematics, with Respect to Black Students, Steven Michael Smith
Perceptions of Academic Advising and Student Retention, Stacy Renaee Soden
A Comparative Analysis of Missouri Elementary School Arts Curriculums, Shenicquel LaRene Spotts
A Mixed-Methods Investigation of an Attendance Program in a Missouri School District, Lindsay Sutherlin
Student Choice and Student Engagement, Joellyn Marie Travis
Effects of Elementary Teacher Preparation and Support on Retention, Sarah Turpin-Padberg
Perceptions of Missouri Public School Early Childhood Teachers and Administrators in Regard to Technology and Current Practices, Lara Jean Wilbur
Effects of Early Childhood Education on Reading Preparedness in Third Grade of Elementary School, Kimberly A. Williams
Perceptions of School Leaders Regarding the Benefits of Leadership Dashboards, Chance A. Wistrom
At-Risk Students: An Analysis of School Improvement Grants in the State of Missouri, Anissa Witherspoon
Missouri Legislator and Administrator Perceptions of Federal Government Involvement in Education, Roger Allen Woods Jr.
Response to Intervention: A Study of Intervention Programs in Rural Secondary Schools, Richard William Wylie Jr.
The Quality of a Globalized Character-Based Education in Missouri, Justin Heath Yates
Dissertations from 2016
Mitigating the Effects of Test Anxiety through a Relaxation Technique Called Sensory Activation, Marylynne Abbott
Improving Teacher Comfort Levels and Self-Efficacy with Technology Integration and Application of Technology into the Elementary Education Curriculum through the Tech Buddy Program, Susan Christine Adams
A Quantitative Study of International School Working Conditions and Learning Environments in Relation to Student Achievement, Melissa Allen
Perceptions of School Administrators Regarding the Benefits of Teacher Induction Programs, Robert L. Baker
Teacher Perception of Student Engagement in an Arts-Integrated Classroom, Staci J. Baker
A Pilot Study: The Effects of Mentoring on At-Risk African American, Ninth Grade Male Students, Tira C. Brockman
Administrative Strategies to Improve Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Rural Public Schools, Christine Kay Butler
A Mixed-Methods Study on Student Achievement in Reading and Teacher Professional Development in a K-2 Urban Public School Setting, Michelle Chism
An Exploration of Informed Student Goal Setting on Achievement in a Midwest Middle School, Laura Conley
The Role of the Technology Coach in Middle School English Language Arts Classrooms, Brenda Christine Conyac
A Case Study into the Perception of World Language Study of All Stakeholders in a Suburban Midwest School District, Michael L. Crowell
An Action-Research Case Study of Professional Development on Essential Questions in a K-8 Private Parochial School, Ronda K. Cypret-Mahach
Comparison of Classroom Grades and Missouri End-of-Course Exam Scores, Rodney Delmont
Fifth Grade Teachers’ Knowledge About Reading Instruction and Its Effects on Classroom Literacy Practices and Reading Achievement, Susan M. Dirnbeck
A Mixed-Method Investigation of Teacher Fidelity, Implementation of Cooperative Learning, and Academic Achievement in a Midwest Public Elementary School Setting, Elizabeth C. DuBray-Allen
Fine Arts Coursework and Student Achievement Among African-American Students in a Midwest Setting, Douglas Erwin
Alternative School Leadership Transformation: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Outcomes, Justin Fears
Exploring Ways to Support Teachers’ Use of Instructional Practices: A Principal’s Action Research Investigation, Sheila E. Fitzgerald
Stakeholders’ Perceptions and Practice of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in a Private School, Elizabeth Maria Franklin
Teachers’ Perspectives on Academic Achievement and Educational Growth of U.S.-Born Hispanic Students in a Midwestern Spanish Language Immersion Program, Herlinda Arlene Galve Salgado
A Mixed-Methods Study of the Suspension/Expulsion and Graduation Rates of Missouri Public High School Special Education Students, Matthew F. Glazer
Educators’ Perceptions of Student Mobility During the Intermediate Elementary Grades in Two Rural Counties in Missouri, Landon S. Gray
A Mixed-Method Program Implementation: Overcoming Obstacles Life Skills Program in a Medium-Sized Suburban School District, Jennifer Gross
An Examination of the Long-Term Academic Impacts of Students Who Participated in the Missouri Preschool Program in Rural Southwest Missouri, Clinton R. Hall
An Initial Examination of Relationships Between Early Intervention Services, Family Outcomes, and Andragogical Factors, Kelly Hantak
Comparing the Effectiveness of Flipped Classroom and Traditional Classroom Student Engagement and Teaching Methodologies, Michael T. Holik
A Mixed-Method Investigation of Common Assessments Within a Suburban Secondary School, Matthew Irvin
The Academic Impact of Extracurricular Activities on Middle School Students, Lauren Jansen
The Perceptions of Missouri High School Principals in Regard to the Missouri Learning Standards, Christopher Lee Kell
Perceptions of Southwest Missouri Superintendents in Regard to School Violence and Prevention, Ahlam Mohamed Krimid
The Implementation of Systematic Promotion and Retention Procedures and its Impact on District-Wide Practices in Elementary Schools, Roger Anthony Le Blanc
Higher Education Perspectives: The Role Magic the Gathering Plays in Whole-Person, Academic, and Career Development, Bob Ellsworth Lynch
An International Quantitative Comparative Content Analysis of Reading Curriculum Using a 21st Century Framework, Tameka Tammy Moore
A Qualitative Exploration of Multiple Case Studies of the Perception of School Social Workers Concerning Their Roles in Public Schools, Alesha Nicole Morrison
The Impact of Secondary Career and Technical Education on Postsecondary Career and Educational Placement, Roy Allen Moss
The Effects of One-to-One Technology on Students in Schools with a High Population of Students from Low-Socioeconomic Households, Ryan J. Persinger
Evaluating the Implementation Process of a New Math Program: Math in Focus, Suzette Pfanstiel
The Role of Technology in Personalized Learning and the Effect on Student Achievement, Allison Jean Pilley
Teacher and Administrator Perceptions of One-to-One Technology Device Implementation, Stewart F. Pratt