dissertations

Michelle Bell. Title: Belonging: Exploring the Impact and Lived Experiences of Belonging on Students in Elementary School. Under the direction of Dr. Lisa Bass. Date: October 2, 2024 Time: 9:00am-11:00am. Zoom link: please contact dissertation advisor for link.

Ashley Loftis. Dissertation Title: Developing a Framework of Teacher Moves and Exploring the Relationship Between Teacher Moves and the Mathematical Modeling Cycle: A Grounded Theory Approach Date: October 9th Time: 1:00 - 3:00 Location: CTI 230 or Zoom (contact student for Zoom link) Committee Members: Erin Krupa (chair), Robin Anderson, Hollylynne Lee, Jenn Ayscue This…

Tiffany Boss. Title: A Comparative Analysis of K-12 academic achievement: Traditional vs. Year-Round Calendars in Durham Public Schools. Under the direction of Dr. Lisa Bass. Date: October 11, 2024. Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Zoom Link: Please contact advisor for link

Janet Perkins. Title: An Exploratory Qualitative Case Study of Transition Plans and Reintegration Process to Traditional Education Settings from Alternative Learning Programs/Schools. Under the direction of Dr. Lisa Bass. Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Zoom Link: Contact advisor for zoom link

Mariah Walker. Title: A Qualitative Study of Current and Post-Covid Pandemic Challenges Confronting Secondary Female Principals in their Professional Journey. Under the direction of Dr. Lisa Bass. Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am. Zoom Link: Contact advisor for zoom link

Brittani N. Clark. Dissertation Title: An Intrinsic Case Study of a Dedicated Third Space for Cultural Identity Development in the Lives of Adolescent Black Girls. Under the direction of Dr. Christy Byrd. Date: October 22, 2024. Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Location: Cyma Rubin Visualization Gallery, D.H. Hill Jr. Library, Room 3208A. Contact chair…

Amy Jones. Title: A Case Study of the Curriculum Implementation Process in a Low-Wealth School District: An Examination of the Perspectives of High School English Teachers, High School Principals, and District Leaders. Under the direction Dr. Lisa Bass. Day: Thursday, October 24, 2024. Time: 10am-12pm. Zoom Link: Contact advisor for zoom link

Catherine Entrocaso, Adult & Community College Education, “White Preference, Trauma, and Culturally Responsive Teaching: A North Carolina Community College Faculty Member’s Autoethnographyon Culturally Responsive Teaching Implementation”, October 31, 2024, 12:00 p.m., Remote, Major Professor: Dr. Jose’ Picart. Contact chair for link.