[VPAAEtal] Schedule of Proposal Defenses & Final Defenses for November 2023

[Academic Affairs]

TO:           All Graduate Faculty and Doctoral Students

FROM:     Vicky Turner
                   Doctoral Degree Coordinator

RE:            Schedule of Proposal Defenses & Final Defenses for November 2023

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 10:30 am, Zoom, Regina Cunningham, Proposal Defense
Leadership Beliefs and Practices of Five Black Female Superintendents Used to Promote Student Achievement: An Interpretive Phenomenological Quantitative Study
Major Advisor:  Dr. Danna Beaty
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Desire Djidonou

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 11:00 am, Zoom, Dionne Dansby-Clark, Proposal Defense
The Role of District Leadership in the Revitalization and Burnout Prevention of Principals: An Interpretive Case Study
Major Advisor:  Dr. Nate Templeton
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Karyn Miller

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 12:30 pm, Zoom, Joanna Martinez, Proposal Defense
"Soft-Skilled" Principals and Building Teacher Self-Efficacy Through the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System: A Descriptive Embedded Case Study
Major Advisor:  Dr. Nate Templeton
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Augustine Arize

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 9:00 am, Zoom, Kristina Feldner, Proposal Defense
MAPping Success: The Use of MAP as a Predictive Tool for English Language Learners on the STAAR and TELPAS Assessments
Major Advisor:  Dr. Kay Hong-Nam
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Dongmei Cheng

Friday, November 3, 2023, 8:00 am, Zoom, Brittany Williams, Proposal Defense
Infidelities Echo Creates Identity in Flux: A Phenomenological Study of African-American Women's Stories of Resilience and Reinvention
Major Advisor:  Dr. LaVelle Hendricks
Graduate Council Representative:  TBD

Monday, November 6, 2023, 9:00 am, Zoom, Susan Kim, Proposal Defense
The Influence of Socio-Cognitive Mindfulness Mediated by Psychological Capital on Assistant Principals' Thriving
Major Advisor:  Dr. Peter Williams
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Vipa Bernhardt

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 10:00 am, Zoom, Robert Jordan, Proposal Defense
Innovation or Not? Perceptions of Campus Principals Regarding the District of Innovation Law on Teacher Shortages
Major Advisor:  Dr. Melissa Arrambide
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Josh Thompson

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 10:00 am , Zoom, Shayla McGrew, Proposal Defense
Assistant Principals' Leadership Readiness Levels and Perceptions of Self-Efficacy: An Exploratory Case Study of an Administrator Development Program
Major Advisor:  Dr. Peter Williams
Graduate Council Representative:  TBD

Thursday, November 9, 2023, 1:00 pm, Zoom, Sharolyn Chitwood, Proposal Defense
Texas Techer Incentive Allotment and Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study of a Large, Urban School District
Major Advisor:  Dr. Melissa Arrambide
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Dror Parnes

Friday, November 10, 2023, 1:00 pm, Zoom, Scott Saettel, Proposal Defense
Improving Principal Self-Efficacy: An Examination of Professional Development That Works
Major Advisor:  Dr. Sharon Ross
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Stephen Starnes

Monday, November 13, 2023, 9:00 am, Zoom, Elizabeth Jones, Proposal Defense
The Experiences of Licensed Professional Counselors Working with Military Sexual Trauma
Major Advisor:  Dr. LaVelle Hendricks
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Shelly Hanko

Monday, November 13, 2023, 1:00 pm, Zoom, Kelly Long, Proposal Defense
Teachers' Perceptions of the Influence of Principal Leadership Qualities on a Decision to Remain in the Classroom: A Narrative Inquiry Qualitative Study
Major Advisor:  Dr. Melissa Arrambide
Graduate Council Representative:  TBD

Monday, November 13, 2023, 1:00 pm, Zoom, April Wyatt, Proposal Defense
Texas Principals Perspective of Evaluator Preparedness Through Authentic Leadership Practices
Major Advisor:  Dr. Sharon Ross
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Michael Opara

Monday, November 13. 2023, 1:30 pm, Zoom, Lynn Smith, Proposal Defense
The Principal as the Special Education Advocate- Exploring the Principals' Experiences in Leading Special Education Inclusion Programs
Major Advisor:  Dr. Jackie Thompson
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Beth Jones

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 2:00 pm, Zoom, Lesli Raymond, Proposal Defense
Teaching Math Word Problem Solving to Students with High Incidence Disabilities: A Case Study
Major Advisor:  Dr. Gilbert Naizer
Graduate Council Representative:  TBD

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 3:00 pm, Zoom, Amanda Relf, Proposal Defense
Developing Vicarious Resilience in Educators: Exploring How Implementation of Trauma-Informed Positive Education Models Contribute to Teacher Wellbeing
Major Advisor:  Dr. Peter Williams
Graduate Council Representative:  TBD

Thursday, November 16, 2023, 11:00 am, Zoom, Angela McAlester, Proposal Defense
Exploring the Influence of the Campus Principal on Assistant Principals: A Basic Qualitative Study
Major Advisor:  Dr. Jackie Thompson
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Kay Hong-Nam

Friday, November 17, 2023, 11:00 am, Zoom, Jessie Pelts, Proposal Defense
A Qualitative Study: The Lived Experiences of Nontraditional African American Women Doctoral Students
Major Advisor:  Dr. Dimitra Smith
Graduate Council Representative:  Dr. Julia Ballenger

Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 9:00 am, Zoom, Amanda St. Germain-Sehr, Proposal Defense
Experiences of LGBTGEQIAP+ Counselor Educators within Systems of Power in Higher Education
Major Advisor:  Dr. Zaidy MohdZain
Graduate Council Representative:  TBD


**if you are a student and want to attend a defense, please contact the Major Advisor**


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