b'College of Education Doctor of PhilosophyDoctor of Education Educational Improvement ScienceEducation Systems Improvement ScienceKatelyn May Noel Singleton Columbia, South CarolinaBS, University of South Carolina; MS, Winthrop UniversityLatresha Rene Drummond .Greenville, South Carolina Disrupting the Cascade: Using Improvement Science to Mitigate Negative BS, North Carolina A&T State University; MEd, EdS, Clemson University Outcomes Associated with Exclusionary Discipline Practices in SchoolsDont Put Me Here To Meet A Quota: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Of BlackAdvised by Dr. Edwin Nii BonneyMale Teacher Retention Katelyn will continue her career as a school psychologist, using the knowledge she Advised by Dr. Hans Klar acquired through her studies to continue improving public schools.Latresha is excited to complete this leg of her journey in education. She looks forward to implementing strategies from her research to improve the retention rates of Black male educators in public schools. Educational LeadershipJeffrey P. Duncan Pickens, South Carolina David Eugene Fallaw Johnston, South CarolinaBA, Clemson University; MA, Furman University; EdS, Clemson University BS, BA, University of South Carolina Aiken; MA, EdS, Clemson UniversityGetting Out of the Starting Blocks Well:Analyzing the Impact of an At-RiskEnsuring Successful Bond Referendums in Rural South Carolina School First-Year Mentoring Program at a Rural High School in the SoutheasternDistricts: Key Strategies Employed by SuperintendentsUnited States of America Advised by Dr. Hans KlarAdvised by Dr. Hans Klar David currently serves as the assistant superintendent for the Edgefield County School A lifelong Clemson fan, thanks to Jeffs parents, who also both graduated from ClemsonDistrict with primary responsibilities in the areas of human resources and finance.University, this is Jeffs 3rd earned degree from Clemson, which he credits with having prepared him to be a successful teacher, coach, assistant principal, middle school andTara Hartness Grudzielanek .Greenville, South Carolinahigh school principal, and associate superintendent. BA, Wofford College; MEd, St. Lawrence University; MAT, Clemson UniversityCarrie A. McCain Pelzer, South Carolina Unveiling Barriers and Breakthroughs: A Qualitative Exploration of Women in Educational Leadership RolesBA, Anderson University; MEd, EdS, Clemson University Advised by Dr. Hans KlarParental Involvement in Early Warning System Use In a Mid- to Low-PovertyTara aspires to work for Greenville County Schools, either as a middle school School administrator or in a leadership position at the district office.Advised by Dr. Noelle PauflerCarrie is an assistant principal in the Greenville County School District. Clayton Frank Porter .Powdersville, South CarolinaRebecca Alison Stone-Danahy Johns Island, South Carolina BA, MEd, Clemson UniversityBarriers to Postsecondary Education of Latinx Students Using Future Time BS, MA, Miami University; MEd, EdS, The Citadel PerspectiveEnhancing Access to Inquiry-Based Art Education in Title I Schools:Advised by Dr. Kris FradyAddressing Inequities and Promoting Student-Driven Learning Clayton received the Outstanding Patriot Award at Powdersville High School in 2020, Advised by Dr. Brandi Hinnant-Crawford and was also a finalist for teacher of the year in 2021.Rebecca has more than 30 years of experience in educational leadership, arts advocacy, and teaching. She has transformed national and state arts programs through strategic professional development, data-driven decision-making, and inspiring leadership thatLearning Sciencesempowers others to harness their superpowers. She is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candice Wicker Bolding Greenville, South CarolinaBA, Furman UniversityDisability, Sense of Belonging, and Inclusive Classroom Climates in Undergraduate EngineeringAdvised by Dr. Luke RapaCandice was awarded the College of Educations 2022-2023 Graduate Student Award of Excellence In Research and has three peer-reviewed journal publications, three published book chapters, and 16 published peer-reviewed conference proceedings.Degree awarded August, 202416 17'