A Reflective Exploration From Doctoral Professionals of an Educational Leadership Internship Selection and Matriculation Journey: Implications for Active Learning Environments

Shundrea Windham, Fayetteville State University
Roni D. Fulwood-Scott Strearns, Fayetteville State University
Noran L. Moffett, Fayetteville State University

Single-Case Analysis of AI's Role in Action Plan Development for College Students with Intellectual Disability

Stephanie M. Devine Ph.D, Georgia Southern University
Alexandria Jensen, Georgia Southern University
Lucy Hunt, Georgia Southern University
Morgan Faunce, Georgia Southern University

Boston 1

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Effects of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Interventions: A Systematic Review

Katilyn M. Ashley Treem
Caitlin Criss, Georgia Southern University

Boston 1

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Unlocking Literacy: Structured, Systematic, and Multisensory Phonics Intervention with Struggling 5th Grade Readers

Kimberly Driskell, Georgia College & State University

Boston 1

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Black Male Math Teachers Influence on Student Retention

Valerie Bennett, Clark Atlanta University
Johnathon Tiller, Clark Atlanta University

Boston 2&3

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

"Chess, Not Checkers": Strategic Navigation of Intersectionality by Black Women in EdTech Leadership

Monika Davis, Kennesaw State University

Boston 2&3

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Combating Chronic Absenteeism through Parent Engagement

Jay Feng, Mercer University
Shyla Parks, Mercer University

Boston 2&3

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Reflective Lifeguarding: The Black Principals' Commitment to Black Student Success

Brittany Davis, Georgia State University

Boston 2&3

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

A Stitch in Time: A Qualitative Study on Vocational Training in Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities

Kaitlin Thomas, Brenau University

Helms Classroom #171

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

From Combat to Campus: Understanding Grief and Resilience Among Veteran Students in Higher Education

Chinasa Elue, Kennesaw State University
Emily Scheinfeld, Kennesaw State University

Helms Classroom #171

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Beyond the Label: Building an Educational Specialist Course for Disability Studies in a Curriculum Program.

Ellen M. Hotchkiss, Augusta University

Helms Classroom #173

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Examining Preservice Teachers' Perspectives and Practices with Generative AI and Literacy Lesson Planning

Heather M. Huling, Georgia Southern University
Kathleen Crawford, Georgia Southern University

Helms Classroom #173

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Effects of Common Core State Standards For Mathematics On Students and Teachers In 6-12th Grades.

Abigail G. Holthaus, Georgia Southern University
Janel Janiczek-Smith, Georgia Southern University

Helms Classroom #173

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Using AI-Integrated Assignments in Online Asynchronous Research Methods Instruction

Lauren B. Neal, Columbus State University

Helms Classroom #173

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

A Pervasive, Yet Rectifiable Taboo: Addressing the Mental Health Challenges of International Doctoral Students in STEM Fields

Emily Crider, Augusta University
Michael Lanford, University of North Georgia

Morgan

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

A Preliminary Exploratory Study of the Emergence of Nontraditional Presidents at Four-Year Colleges and Universities

Samantha M. Holmes, Fayetteville State University
Noran L. Moffett, Fayetteville State University

Morgan

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

SLA Girl, Slay: Structured, Supported, Successful in CHEM 1211/1212 - The Professional Tutor’s Perspective on Program Growth and Academic Impact

Sarah E. Braswell, Columbus State University; South Georgia State College
Meaveen McKeon, South Georgia State College

Morgan

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Supporting Mothering Students in Doctoral Programs

Keisha M. Brown, Georgia State University
Janie Copple, Georgia State University
Caroline Chubb, Georgia State University

Morgan

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Building a Better Teacher: Developing the Communications Skills of Pre-Service Teachers for More Effective Classroom Instruction (a study & a method)

JT Cox, Valdosta State University
Forrest R. Parker III

Preston 1

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

MAT Impact Fellows: A Noyce Scholarship Program for Developing Teachers and Emerging Teacher Leaders in Science and Mathematics

Cliff Chestnutt, University of West Georgia

Preston 1

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Preparing Tomorrow’s Educators: Investigating Instructional Factors Affecting University Systems of Georgia First-Year Teachers’ Classroom Management Self-Efficacy

Arpan Bosmia, Columbus State University

Preston 1

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Teacher preparation programs can unite with sharing, open-access, high-quality case learning!

Temitope O. Arowosegbe
Kathryn L. Haughney, Georgia Southern University

Preston 1

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Apple for the Teacher, Care for the Kids: The Impact of Quality Teacher-Student Relationships in a Creative Non-Fiction Study

Crystal D. Fleming

Preston 2

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Modified School Calendars in Charter Schools: Impacting Teacher Retention?

Regina Rahimi, Georgia Southern University
lina Soares, georgia southern univers
Juli McBrayer, Georgia Southern University

Preston 2

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Research Methodology: ChatGPT as a Tool for Coding 4,000 Dissertations

Steven Tolman
Dan Calhoun, Georgia Southern University
Juli McBrayer, Georgia Southern University

Preston 2

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Spirituality Informed Teaching Practices for Cultivating Belonging, Meaning-Making, and Relational Being and Becoming

Shannon Perry, Valdosta State University
Jieun You, Valdosta State University
Matthew J. Smith, Valdosta State University
Jamie L. Workman, Valdosta State University

Preston 2

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Planning for Inclusive Place-based Education with Assistive Technology

Kathryn L. Haughney, Georgia Southern University
Cynthia Massey, Georgia Southern University
Amanda Wall, Georgia Southern University
K. Ariel Cornett, Georgia Southern Unvi
Delandrea Hall, University of North Texas
Elizabeth DuBose, Ossabaw Island Foundation

Boston 1

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Professional Learning on Productive Struggle: Effective Math instruction for Elementary Teachers and Students

Emilee Coody, Columbus State University
Lauren B. Neal, Columbus State University

Boston 1

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Rasch Variable Mapping: The Attitude towards Artificial Intelligence Scale

Amanda E. Ferster, University of Georgia

Boston 1

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Exploring Mathematical Identity: Narratives of Black Female Prospective Teachers

Tandrea M. Fulton

Boston 2&3

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

"I'm Him": The Impact of Call Me MiSTER on Black Male Educators

Calvin W. Walton, Georgia Southern University

Boston 2&3

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Still Waiting for Superman: A Multimodal Discourse Analysis of Systematic Curricular Culture during the No Child Left Behind Era

Katherine A. Perrotta, Mercer University

Boston 2&3

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Theorizing Socially Validated Knowledge: Narratives, Power, and Epistemic Recognition

Mayra E. Garcia-Diaz, Georgia Southern University

Boston 2&3

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

A Preliminary Exploration of Parental Involvement of Black Students' Journey from P12 -Higher Education Retention & Degree Completion

Vivlica V. Rodgers, Fayetteville State University
Noran L. Moffett, Fayetteville State University

Helms Classroom #171

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Mapping the Global Self: Digital Autobiographies of Black Male Students in Diaspora

Tiffany Pogue, ASU

Helms Classroom #171

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Motivation is a Myth: Supporting Doctoral Students During the Dissertation Writing Process

Njeri L. Pringle, Valdosta State University

Helms Classroom #171

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Expanding Qualitative Research: Exploring Children's Perspectives on Robotics Through Visual Methods

Nermin Ciloglu Cakmakci, University of South Florida

Helms Classroom #173

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Extracurriculars: Do They Generally Hurt or Help Students in the Classroom?

Marlon Scott
Valerie Bennett, Clark Atlanta University

Helms Classroom #173

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Are We on the Same Page? Exploring Faculty-Student Goal Alignment in Conference Participation

Heidi Eisenreich, Georgia Southern University
Alexis Detling, Georgia Southern University
Tiffany Flanders-Jones, Georgia Southern University
Kaylin Horton, Georgia Southern University
Susana Pacheco, Georgia Southern University

Morgan

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Beyond Calling: What Keeps Us Going When the Going Gets Tough…

Jennifer Lovelace, Columbus State University

Morgan

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Demystifying Welfare Dependency: The Emergence of Women as The College-Educated Workforce Majority

Cassandra D. Jordan, Columbus State University

Morgan

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Student Liaisons for Autism: Using College Students in Bridging the Communication Gap

Michael Ota
Anna Mittal, Kennesaw State University
Gabrielle Carter, Kennesaw State University

Morgan

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

A Preliminary Exploration of Math Anxiety Experienced by Generation Z College Students in Introductory Math Courses

Gailetta Suttles-Battle, Fayetteville State University
Noran L. Moffett, Fayetteville State University

Preston 1

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Developing Computer Science Teacher Leaders in Rural Georgia: Year Three Evaluation of Ga-RCSL

Laurie Dias, Kennesaw State University
Michael Dias, Kennesaw State University
Susan Morrissey, Mercer University
Thomas R. Koballa, Mercer University

Preston 1

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Inclusive Postsecondary Peer Mentoring as Preparation for Teaching

Nicole M. DeClouette, Georgia College and State University
Rob Sumowski, Georgia College & State University
Heather Cox, Georgia College & State University
Steve Wills, Georgia College & State University
Aubrey Gerber, Georgia College & State University
Cora Blackford, Georgia College & State University
Kaylin O'Riordan, Georgia College & State University

Preston 1

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Shifting Mindsets through Asset Based Exploration and Application in Teacher Candidates

Janel Smith, Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus

Preston 1

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Cultivating Teacher-Researchers: Embedding Qualitative Inquiry in Undergraduate Elementary Education

Olha Osobov, Georgia College & State University
Stacy Waller, Georgia College & State University

Preston 2

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Modeling What We Expect: Co-Teaching as Practice-Based Preparation for STEM Education

Luminita C. Hartle, Middle Georgia State College
Sumitra Himangshu-Pennybacker, Middle Georgia State College

Preston 2

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Rotation Rhythm: Examining the Impact of Middle School Scheduling Models on Student Achievement and Teacher Well-Being in Forsyth County Schools

Samantha A. Bradley, Mercer University

Preston 2

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Teacher Leadership in Georgia: Results from a Scoping Survey

Jeffrey Keese, Mercer University
Gale Neal, Thomas University
Karen Terry, Valdosta State University

Preston 2

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Creating Meaningful Context: Preservice Teachers Learning Through Fraction Word Problem Development

Heidi Eisenreich, Georgia Southern University
Tiffany Flanders-Jones, Georgia Southern University
Alexis Detling, Georgia Southern University
Susana Pacheco, Georgia Southern University
Kaylin Horton, Georgia Southern University
Andria Disney PhD, Utah Valley University

Ballroom

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Teacher Implementation of Behavior-Specific Praise to Encourage Positive Student Behaviors

Lauren Pass, Georgia Southern University

Ballroom

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The Use of Praise to Encourage Behaviors in a Kindergarten Classroom

Emma Still, Georgia Southern University

Ballroom

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Effective Reading Fluency Strategies for Adolescents: Insights from a Systematic Review

Katilyn M. Ashley
Caitlin Criss, Georgia Southern University

Boston 1

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Empowering Voices: A Prop-Based Approach to Theater Therapy for Students with Disabilities

Melvin S. Marsh, Alabama State University

Boston 1

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Examining Middle School Science Teachers’ Content Knowledge and Pedagogical Content Knowledge for the Nature of Science

Austin C. Wilson, Georgia College & State University

Boston 1

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Becoming In-Between: The Multilingual and Multicultural Consciousness of Three Turkish Women Teachers in the U.S. South

Bahar Mentch

Boston 2&3

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Creative Dissertation Inquiries into the Life in Schools, Families, and Communities in the U. S. South

Ming Fang He, Georgia Southern University
Kanesha Williams, Georgia Southern University
Shaji Bright, Georgia Southern University
Lopamudra Agarwal, Georgia Southern University
Mayra Garcia-Diaz, Georgia Southern University
Eric Rand, Georgia Southern University
Shaina Smith, Georgia Southern University
Carmen Villicana, Georgia Southern University
Janna Johnson, Georgia Southern University
Nadine Hoenes, Georgia Southern University
Alana Dyson, Georgia Southern University
Jazmin Corbell, Georgia Southern University

Boston 2&3

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Structural Barriers to Multilingual Learners’ Literacy Outcomes in Georgia Schools

Robert A. Griffin, University of West Georgia
Diana L. Mindrila, University of West Georgia

Boston 2&3

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Teacher Identity Beliefs Among Homeschool Parents.

Meca Williams-Johnson

Boston 2&3

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Examining How Limited Access to Academic Support Tools Affects College Student Retention and Successful Degree Completion

Jasmine K. Moore, Columbus State University

Morgan

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

From Transition to Transformation: Helping Learners Shape Their Educational Legacy

Kate Warner, Valdosta State University
Gwen Ruttencutter

Morgan

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Inequities of Professional Development Funds Among Residence Life Professionals

Steven Tolman
Daniel W. Calhoun, Georgia Southern University
C'Lee Long, Georgia Southern University

Morgan

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

SLA to Stay: Confronting Struggles in Content, Calling, and Connection through Structured Learning Assistance as a Sustainable Student Retention Model at Resource-Limited Institutions

Sarah E. Braswell, Columbus State University; South Georgia State College

Morgan

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Developing Metacognitive Awareness in Teacher Candidates: A Study of Curriculum and Planning in an MAT Program

Annemarie Bazzo Kaczmarczyk, Mercer University
Karyn Allee, Mercer University

Preston 1

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Faculty Perceptions of Teacher Preparation for Teaching Mathematics to Students with Disabilities: A Preliminary Investigation

Danielle Morsching, Georgia Southern University

Preston 1

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Learning Outside the University: The Role of Professional Conferences in Preservice Teacher Development

Heidi Eisenreich, Georgia Southern University
India Fleming, Georgia Southern University

Preston 1

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Shifting Perspectives: Teacher Candidates and Asset Based Profiles

Janel Smith, Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus

Preston 1

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Leaving the Lectern: Building Collaborative, Inclusive, and Reflective Undergraduate Learners with the Five Cs Model

Gwen Scott Ruttencutter, Valdosta State University
Kate Warner, Valdosta State University

Boston 1

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA): Educational Considerations

Judy O. Grissett, Georgia Southwestern State University

Boston 1

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Where the Rubber Meets the Road: A Pilot Assistive Technology (AT) Lending Partnership Between Georgia College & State University and Putnam County Middle School

Kim S. Muschaweck, Georgia College & State University
Rob Sumowski, Georgia College & State University

Boston 1

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Beyond the Crown: Hair, Identity, and the Politics of Professionalism for Black Women School Leaders

Chinasa Elue, Kennesaw State University
Sheryl Croft, Kennesaw State University
Tamela Thomas, Auburn University at Montgomery
Miyoshi Juergensen, University of Alabama, Birmingham

Boston 2&3

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Enhancing Pre-Service Teachers' Experience with Book Creator

Bekir Mugayitoglu, Georgia College & State University

Boston 2&3

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

My Camera Is My Weapon: Visual Storytelling, Hip Hop Pedagogy, and Youth Empowerment Through the Lens

Andre B. Mountain, Georgia Southern University

Boston 2&3

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Voices of Youth and Parents in Designing Collaborative School Reform

Adrienne C. Goss, Clark Atlanta University
Lukman Adekunle Adebayo, Clark Atlanta University

Boston 2&3

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

College Students’ ​​Openness Towards Mobile-Based Mental Health Applications: Addressing the Counseling Deficit in Higher Education

Juliann Sergi McBrayer, Georgia Southern University
Steven Tolman, Georgia Southern University
Monika Krah, Georgia Southern University
Darby Lucius-Milliman, Georgia Southern University

Morgan

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Cultivating a Culture of Mentoring: Strategies for Sustainable Support in Higher Education

Jennifer Lovelace, Columbus State University

Morgan

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

From Burnout to Balance: Centering Joy and Care in Faculty–Student Mentoring

Marrielle Myers, Kennesaw State University
Lateefah Id-Deen, Kennesaw State University

Morgan

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

SLA All Day: Confidence, Community, and Consistency in CHEM 1211/1212 - The Student’s Perspective on Learning, Mindset, and Peer Support

Meaveen McKeon, South Georgia State College
Sarah E. Braswell, Columbus State University; South Georgia State College

Morgan

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Building Teacher Self-Efficacy Through Peer Mentoring: A Qualitative Study of Collaborative Practices in a Rural Elementary School

Whitney Ensley, Kennesaw State University

Preston 1

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Embedding Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Undergraduate Teacher Education

Sybil K. Martin
Vicki L. Luther, Mercer University

Preston 1

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

R.E.A.L. AI: Reflective, Ethical, and Authentic Learning with Artificial Intelligence in HBCU Teacher Education

Valerie Bennett, Clark Atlanta University
Valeisha Ellis, Delaware State University
Horace Ballenger, Morehouse College

Preston 1

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM