The purpose of this study was to explore the extent to which university-level choral faculty experience impostor feelings across job responsibilities (conducting, teaching, and research), years of experience, and gender. Individuals experiencing "impostor phenomenon" (IP) are typically high-achieving, successful people, yet tend to feel…

Current nursing practice is encountering challenges with retention, burnout, and staff satisfaction. Nurses are caring for patients who are more critically ill; expected to do more with less; and experiencing increased demands of their time due to nursing staff shortages. Research has shown how Authentic Leadership (AL) can positively impact…

This research sought to understand the experiences and perceptions of special education inclusion teachers (SEITs) from an urban county in Central Georgia. The qualitative narrative analysis proposed here aims to give school districts insight into why SEITs leave the field. This study followed a basic qualitative design. Participants were pulled…

This dissertation explores how teachers perceive and engage with multimedia integration in their online teaching practices to effectively involve students. The study specifically focused on teachers in grades three through seven at an international school in Saudi Arabia. The research questions delved into teachers' descriptions of their…

The pipeline of college students seeking teaching positions is shrinking. The teacher shortage makes finding and retaining new teachers even more challenging. The cost of replacing existing teachers who leave is tremendous, and new teachers leave the profession at an alarming rate. This dissertation explored the lived experiences of new teachers…

Rural, economically disadvantaged students in Southern Appalachia experienced numerous situations that could negatively affect them socially, emotionally, behaviorally, and academically. Educators who routinely worked with rural, economically disadvantaged students should understand the difficulties these students experienced, as well as employ…

The problem addressed in this qualitative grounded theory study was that there are different curricula designs for online biology courses resulting in students having significant challenges. The purpose of this qualitative grounded theory study was to use the theories of Mezirow (1990) and Tomlinson (1996) as the theoretical framework to explore…

Students who struggle to build strong relationships with their teachers are more likely to drop out of school. This problem directly impacts high school graduation rates in urban areas. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore best practices urban high school teachers in NYC used to develop positive relationships with their students…

For years, researchers have been vocal about teacher burnout; however, to date, no legislation is in place to reduce or curtail burnout of the people responsible for shaping this world's future. While we would agree that we sometimes need good stress or "eustress" to push us to our maximum potential, it is a concern that bad stress or…

The current study examined teachers' perceptions of online and blended professional development and their implementation of acquired learning in the classroom. Interviews with K-12 teachers from across the United States revealed key themes and implications for professional development practices. Collaboration emerged as a crucial element, with…

The purpose of this quasi-experimental quantitative study was to investigate the teacher's perceptions of their principals performing as rural instructional leaders in Alabama school systems based on the gender of the principal, years of acquaintance with the principal, and teachers' work experience. Influential instructional leaders practice…

This quantitative study investigated the relationship between teacher self-efficacy, maximizing decision-making tendencies, and utilization of educational technology resources. The study utilized the Teacher Sense of Self-Efficacy Scale (TSES), the Maximizing Tendency Scale (MTS-7), and teacher use of educational technology surveys to determine if…

The purpose of this study was to examine teachers' perceptions of preparedness for English learners in Mississippi content area classrooms. Specifically, the study examined the feelings and experiences teachers had on their preparedness for English learners. While researching teacher perceptions, the study also attempted to discover the reasoning…

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a gap in the preparation for virtual instruction and an effective use of technology. As teachers used technology and digital resources, perhaps unfamiliar to them, in response to the pandemic, there became an apparent need to determine what technology-related professional development, if any, teachers were provided…

The transition to remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic mandated that faculty pivot to online delivery regardless of perceptions, readiness, or technical knowledge. The need to understand the experiences and motivations of faculty members who had to switch their traditional courses to fully online delivery during the Spring 2020 semester…