Spring 2012 (PDF) - Virginia Tech
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Lori Louise Settle ..................................................................... Warsaw, VA<br />
Dissertation: Characterization of the Bacteriophage Felix O1<br />
Endolysin and Potential Applications for Salmonella Bioremediation<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. F. W. Pierson<br />
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION<br />
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS<br />
& HUMAN SCIENCES<br />
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION<br />
Joseph L. Salmon ................................................................... Roanoke, VA<br />
Dissertation: A Case Study of Discourse among School Staff<br />
Members in Grade Level Meetings and Coaching Conversations<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. S. G. Magliaro<br />
DECEMBER 15, 2011<br />
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION<br />
Barbara L. Howard-Anzalone .................................................... Fairfax, VA<br />
Dissertation: An Ethnographic Case Study of a Literacy Program in a<br />
High-Poverty, Ethnically Diverse Elementary School within the<br />
Context of No Child Left Behind<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. R. V. Lalik<br />
AUGUST 13, 2011<br />
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION<br />
Amy Conlin Hall .................................................................... Alexandria, VA<br />
Dissertation: Gaming as a Literacy Practice<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. R. V. Lalik<br />
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICY STUDIES<br />
Wanda Jane Bibb ......................................................... Mechanicsville, VA<br />
Dissertation: Perceptions of Secondary School Principals Regarding<br />
World-Mindedness in Schools<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. C. S. Cash<br />
Jodie Lynn Brinkmann ......................................................... Midlothian, VA<br />
Dissertation: Perceptions of Beginning General and Exceptional<br />
Education Teachers of Their Preparation and Importance of Skills<br />
Associated with Collaboration and Co-teaching<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. T. W. Twiford<br />
Robert Matthew Covington ......................................... Mechanicsville, VA<br />
Dissertation: Integrating <strong>Tech</strong>nology in the Classroom: Teacher<br />
Perspectives<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. T. W. Twiford<br />
John Bishop Gordon III .......................................................... Glen Allen, VA<br />
Dissertation: <strong>Tech</strong>nology Use and Training of High School Principals<br />
in the Commonwealth of <strong>Virginia</strong><br />
Committee Chair: Prof. T. W. Twiford<br />
Janet Agnes Greer ............................................................... Manassas, VA<br />
Dissertation: Professional Learning and Collaboration<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. W. D. Mallory<br />
Peter Michael Gretz ................................................................ Maidens, VA<br />
Dissertation: The Attributes that Predict the Attractiveness of the<br />
Principalship<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. C. S. Cash<br />
Lisa Annette Harris ............................................................. Philipsburg, PA<br />
Dissertation: Middle School Principals’ Time-on-Tasks and the<br />
Relationship to School Performance<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. T. W. Twiford<br />
Joanne H. Jones ...................................................................... Ahoskie, NC<br />
Dissertation: The Relationship Between Professional Learning<br />
Communities and Instructional Practices<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. W. J. Glenn<br />
Laura Danielle Kassner ............................................................ Louisa, VA<br />
Dissertation: The Distribution of National Board Certified Teachers<br />
in <strong>Virginia</strong><br />
22<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. C. S. Cash<br />
Sandra Ann Kretzer ..................................................................... Burke, VA<br />
Dissertation: Data Focused Decision-Making: One School’s Journey<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. W. J. Glenn<br />
John L. Mayo ......................................................................... Glen Allen, VA<br />
Dissertation: The Renovation Process and Student Achievement<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. G. I. Earthman<br />
Nancy Anne Mercer ..................................................................... Burke, VA<br />
Dissertation: Instructional Leadership for a School-Based Innovation<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. W. D. Mallory<br />
Kenneth Edward Nicely .......................................................... Roanoke, VA<br />
Dissertation: Middle Level Schools in an Era of Standards and<br />
Accountability: Adaptations of the Features of the Middle School<br />
Concept<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. J. R. Craig<br />
David Carl Reitz ................................................................... Johnstown, PA<br />
Dissertation: Elementary Classroom Organization Delivery Model<br />
and Its Effect on Student Achievement<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. C. S. Cash<br />
Tracy Sue Richardson ................................................................. Forest, VA<br />
Dissertation: Susie G. Gibson High School: A History of the Last<br />
Segregated High School in Bedford County, <strong>Virginia</strong><br />
Committee Chair: Prof. N. W. Tripp<br />
Omega Williams Wilson ........................................................ Glen Allen, VA<br />
Dissertation: The Relationship Between Student Discipline<br />
Disproportionality and High School Dropout Rate<br />
Committee Chair: Prof. J. R. Craig<br />
EDUCATION SPECIALIST<br />
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION<br />
Erica Margaret Inge ..................................................... Mechanicsville, VA<br />
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICY STUDIES<br />
Charles Matthew Cowell ..................................................... Centreville, VA<br />
Gail Christine Horton ............................................................. Arlington, VA<br />
Luann Rose Hoyseth .............................................................. Chantilly, VA<br />
Colleen Murray Robson ......................................................... Rixeyville, VA<br />
Jeremy Alan Shughart ............................................................. Ashburn, VA<br />
Mark Southworth .............................................................. Falls Church, VA<br />
David Jeffery Stratuik .................................................... Kingston, Canada<br />
Barbara Ann Walker ........................................................... Gainesville, VA<br />
DOCTOR OF<br />
VETERINARY MEDICINE<br />
THE VIRGINIA-MARYLAND REGIONAL<br />
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE<br />
Dean Gerhardt Schurig<br />
Adamovicz, Laura Alyse .................................................... Thurmont, MD<br />
Ainsworth, Alyson Hall ................................................. Charlottesville, VA<br />
Altizer, Samuel Keith .................................................................. Riner, VA<br />
Baker, Shannon S. ............................................................ Blacksburg, VA<br />
Beavers, Kelli Nicole ............................................................ Lebanon, VA<br />
Betts, Weston Carson ........................................................ Lynchburg, VA<br />
Bingaman, Abbegail Anne ........................................................ Burke, VA<br />
Binick, April Meredith ...................................................... Eldersburg, MD<br />
Bourke, Kendall Lois ........................................................... Potomac, MD<br />
Brauning, Sarah Anne ....................................................... Finksburg, MD<br />
Brennecke, Lara Ann ......................................................... Frederick, MD<br />
Cafarelli, Daniel Vincent .................................................... Frederick, MD<br />
Carr, Brittany Jean ................................................................ Roanoke, VA<br />
Christ, Jeffrey Paul ............................................................. Flourtown, PA