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Remote Work Experiences of Millennial-Aged People of Color in Academic Advisor Roles in Wisconsin during the COVID-19 Pandemic
(School of Education, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2024-05)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the remote work experiences of Millennial-Aged People of Color (MAPOC) in academic advisor roles in Wisconsin during the COVID-19 pandemic, what influenced their experiences, ...
Perceptions of Military Spouses Working In Federal Employment on Changes in Their Work Environment During a Pandemic
(School of Education, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2023-05)
In this study I used a systems-thinking framework through the chaos theory of careers. I as-signed categories from the military-spouse employment collective framework (MSECF) as at-tractor types. I addressed the following ...
Integration of Sustainability Education into Teacher Professional Learning: A Case Study
(School of Education, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2024-01)
With large-scale wicked problems threatening our world, the integration of sustainability into teacher professional learning is systemically lacking in the United States. The purpose of this case study was to understand ...
Open Books, Open Minds, Open Hearts: School Librarians' Perceptions of Inclusive Children's Literature
(School of Education, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2024-05)
The purpose of this cross-sectional quantitative survey study was to learn Wisconsin school
librarians’ perceptions of inclusive children’s literature and determine the presence of any value
conflict. I used exploratory ...
Mindfulness in Sustainability Education
(School of Education, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2024-06)
This study was about a university course, Mindfulness & Sustainability (GC495), that I designed, instructed, and assessed. Twenty-one students and I went on a mindful learning journey; together we cultivated a community ...
Exploring Wellness Coaching for High-Stress Educators in Urban Public Schools
(School of Education, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2024-05)
This was a study of wellness coaching in high-stress urban schools. I interviewed a purposive sample of coaches in edwell's program to ask whether they used their skills, perspectives and tools to foster educator wellness. ...
Exploring the Interplay: STEM Education, Sustainability Contexts, and Educator Competence in Systems Thinking
(School of Education, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2024-07)
Currently, STEM education and Education for Sustainability (EfS) are viewed as disconnected educational approaches in Pennsylvania classrooms. While both offer promising outcomes and have overlapping goals, research shows ...
Utilizing the Multidimensional Framework for Inclusive Literature in Teacher Education
(School of Education, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2024-08)
In the United States, the student body is increasingly more diverse in ethnicity, family structure, and race; yet oftentimes libraries are not representative of these students. This dissertation aims to develop and provide ...
Schoobio: Increasing Biocultural Diversity and Climate Resilience on School Grounds through Student Civic Engagement
(International School Ground Alliance (ISGA) conference, Hasselt, Belgium, 2024-04-23)
We are experiencing an international loss of species, with fragmented habitats and climate change primary causes. Biodiversity loss impacts the cultures of many people, as our culture is how we experience the value of ...
Sustainable Procurement Behavior Among Contracting Officers
(School of Education, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 2024-05)
In this study, I investigated the Department of Defense Contacting Officers' reported behaviors to implement environmental criteria into federal acquisition processes. I intended to enhance sustainability in Department of ...