A quantitative correlational design was used to examine the correlation between classroom management strategies toward students' disruptive behaviors and their relationship on teachers' emotional well-being. The Classroom Management Questionnaire (CMQ, Diaz et al., 2018) and the Teacher Subjective Wellbeing Questionnaire (TSWQ, Renshaw et al.,…

The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to understand the lived experiences of teachers who embodied a sense of professional well-being while in the workplace. The teachers who participated in this study self-identified as embodying the phenomenon and participated in one semi-structured, recorded interview lasting no longer than…

This was a study of wellness coaching in high-stress urban schools. I interviewed a purposive sample of coaches in edwell's program to ask whether they used their skills, perspectives and tools to foster educator wellness. I based my analyses on the precept of transformative learning as defined by Mezirow (2009) among others. I found three…

Generativity, a psychosocial construct characterized by the desire to impact the next generation by making an enduring creative and productive contribution to society, is an essential capacity for educators. Beyond the phenomenon's inherent application to the teaching profession, generativity is also linked to increased workplace well-being and…

This study explores the relationship between teacher and student well-being in U.S. schools. Through a narrative inquiry methodological approach, it examines emergent themes from interviews of five diverse U.S. secondary teachers. Through the process of re-storying teachers' narratives, it presents five case studies and a cross-thematic analysis.…

Teachers' physical and mental well-being have deteriorated in recent decades due to the pressures and strains in the workplace. This research was designed to contribute to a better understanding of teachers' challenges and struggles in their daily practices and their relationships with the school leadership team, colleagues, and the community. The…

This dissertation research attempts to answer the questions "What do early childhood teachers perceive as their original sources of self-efficacy for strategic leadership in STEM education?" and "How does their initial self-efficacy for strategic leadership mediate their eventual engagement as international leaders in STEM…

Educators and students have encountered significant challenges, including illness and loss within their families due to events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Traumatic events, like disasters, can greatly disrupt a community's functioning, resulting in widespread losses that surpass the community's ability to cope. Trauma-informed care (TIC)…

This study explored the intersection of Autistic burnout and educator burnout and it's the impact on mental health and wellbeing for Autistic educators in the United States. Through collaboration with five Autistic Community Partners (ACPs), the research team interviewed five Autistic Educators (AEs) who had left the field of education about their…

Problem: This study explored how high-stakes testing (HST) and burnout affected the quality of primary school teachers in Trinidad and Tobago. HST refers to school exams often required by government agencies that are used to make key decisions pertaining to students, teachers, and schools (Embse & Hanson, 2012). Burnout is defined…

Faculty from diverse backgrounds benefit the academy through varied perspectives in research, mentoring, community engagement, and in the health professions, patient care. Cluster hiring is one method used to build interdisciplinary research teams and to build diversity in faculty bodies. This study investigated transition (smooth entry and…

Teachers are experiencing violence at work at an alarming rate. Violence against teachers has become a national and international issue. However, there has been little discussion on the issue. The research questions pertained to how teachers experienced justice and violence at work and if they received training or adequate support before and after…

The purpose of this Action Research study was to examine, understand, strengthen, and improve how virtual platforms can be used to support the challenges novice teachers face. This document will outline the study's objective for collecting data within the initial stages of this action research study. By fostering deeper relationships between…

This study examined the relationship between psychological empowerment and three demographic variables of secondary educators in an urban public school in the State of Michigan. Psychological empowerment is traced historically from a concept in the business industry that focuses on customer service to a set of processes and sub-dimensions that…

This dissertation examines compassion fatigue (CF), secondary traumatic stress (STS), and burnout (BO) among Pennsylvania public school teachers and their intentions to leave the profession. It also explores the potential roles of compassion satisfaction (CS) and resilience while considering demographic and school characteristics. Survey data from…