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Taking the Scenic Route
(2011-05-10)This thesis examines the writer's journey during her first two years of college. Through humor and honesty, this collection of personal essays chronologically documents several experiences that may differ from those of her ... -
TEACHER VOICES ON ENHANCING THEIR PRACTICE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
(2020-05-17)<p>Enhancing one’s professional practice is something that should be ongoing throughout one’s career, especially in the field of education where innovations are consistently emerging. However, educators are not necessarily ... -
TEACHERS’ AND PRINCIPALS’ PERCEPTIONS OF LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS AND THE RELATIONSHIP OF THESE PERCEPTIONS TO SCHOOL CLIMATE
(2010-05-01)<p>This study examined the relationship between leadership characteristics and school climate. Through the online administration of two instruments, The Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) and The School-Level Environment ... -
Teaching College Writing
(2014-03-18)Teaching writing at the university level in the 21st century is a challenge. Students are occupied with so many personal, social, and educational demands that the skill set required to become a competent writer is low on ... -
Terramancer
(2015-05-08)<p><em>Terramancer</em> is a 90,000 word young-adult fantasy novel set in the Kingdom of Kalencord on the island continent of Minterra. Sixteen year-old Taryn Lux witnesses the king of Kalencord perform a highly illegal ... -
The 20th Century of American Fashion: 1900 - 2000
(2011-05-19)This thesis project is a collection of articles that discuss American fashion during the 20th century. The articles are grouped by decade, starting in the year 1900 and finishing in the year 2000; with a double-decade ... -
The 36th Line
(2020-05-17)<p>Abstract</p> <p><em>The 36<sup>th</sup> Line</em> is a full-length drama that uses humor, sometimes bordering on slapstick, to diffuse the intensity of family obligations and a daughter’s need to break free of them. It ... -
The Anderson's First Family Adventure
(2012-12-13)This short story is set in the suburban town of Bethel, Connecticut. James Anderson, a school teacher frustrated with the mundane day-to-day repetition of his life, is just looking for excitement and a change of pace. His ... -
The Art of Not Existing
(2013-12-12)The "Art of Not Existing" is a short story that follows the story of Conner, a senior in high school, who has been battling an eating disorder since his freshman year. After falling and coming close to death at a track ... -
The Art of Secrets
(2012-05-01)The Art of Secrets is a fictional story that centers on the rocky relationship between 23-year-old Pippa Bronson and her mother. Pippa, a recent college graduate living outside the city, must return to North Carolina after ... -
The Awakening
(2018-12-17)<p><em>The Awakening</em> follows the path of four individuals who find themselves subject to an ancient legend. When Justice, Parker, Declan and Londyn come together for the first time, their powers surge and they discover ... -
The Battle for Elyria
(2018-05-03)<p>Jacob is a simple farmer living with his mother and siblings on the outskirts of the Elyrian Empire, when Alyssa, wearing member of the Order’s livery, the kingdom’s network of militant agents, arrives at his home and ... -
The Benefits of Writing through Art in the Classroom
(2011-12-08)This project has two parts. The first part reviews research that shows art as a successful method for teaching writing in the elementary school classroom. It stresses the importance of students creating art before writing ... -
The Bridge
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The Business of Travel Writing: The Creation of Accessible Family Travel Magazine
(2019-05-19)<p>The Business of Travel Writing is a collection of business and technical documents created in the process of starting an online and print publication, Accessible Family Travel Magazine and other associated travel writing. ... -
The Certainty of Shadows
(2015-05-08)<p><em>The Certainty of Shadows</em> is a collection of short stories and flash fiction. The collection contains short stories told from various perspectives and takes place over a span of centuries, giving the reader ... -
The Children Left Behind
(2007)The following paper is a collection of researched data and personal stories from teaching professionals about the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001 and the stress that accommodates standardized testing. As well as ...