Dissertation Defense Announcements
| Student Name | Program | Dissertation Title | Date, Time and Location | Abstract Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Anna Alvarez | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) | "School Counseling Supports for a Successful Primary to Secondary" |
July 23, 12 p.m. |
Alvarez Abstract |
| Hector E. Lopez Jr. | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) | "Empowering Educators: The Impact of Teacher Residency Programs on Teachers of Color" |
July 27, 6 p.m. |
Lopez Abstract |
| Patricia Lissette Garcia Zuniga | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) | "An Examination of High Expectations Teaching in Secondary Schools" |
July 30, 2 p.m. |
Garcia Zuniga Abstract |
| Catherine “Cat” Chiu | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) | "Connecting Communities and Classrooms: Perspectives on Civic Art Engagement to Foster Diversity in Visual Arts Education" |
Aug. 1, 8 a.m. |
Chiu Abstract |
| Mayra C. Reyes-Alvarez | Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (PK-12) | "Case Study: Teacher Beliefs and Practices Through the Lens of Culturally" |
August 5, 12 p.m. |
Reyes-Alvarez Abstract |

