Dissertation Defense Announcements
| Student Name | Program | Dissertation Title | Date, Time and Location | Abstract Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Olivares | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) | "Sustaining Equity Through Family and Community Engagement: Implementation and Perceptions in an Urban K-12 Community School" |
June 26, 8:30 a.m. |
Olivares Abstract |
| Tonisha Hargrove-Williams | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) | "An Evaluation of the HBCU Step-Up Program: The Advantage of Targeted Supports" |
July 10, 11 a.m. |
Hargrove-Williams Abstract |
| E. Mara Madrigal | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) | "Lived Experiences of School Principals: The Impact of Mental Health and Wellness on Job and School Performance" |
July 10, 8 a.m. |
Madrigal Abstract |
| Shama Lyons | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) | "Teacher Experiences with AI Integration in K-8 Education" |
July 13, 9 a.m. |
Lyons Abstract |
| Yvette Roman | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) | "How AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Tutor Experience Shapes Educator Identity: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study" |
July 22, 10 a.m. |
Roman Abstract |

