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  • History of Quitman and Pavo Georgia, Binder 
    Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center (1895-1999)
    This document provides a comprehensive history of Quitman and Pavo, Georgia, highlighting their development from early settlements to thriving communities. It includes photographs, essays, newspaper clippings, and oral ...
  • Funding Charter Schools: A Safe Bet? An Analysis of Rhode Island's Charter School Investments 
    Carreno, Mario (2024-08-29)
    There are two major theories that scholars utilize and debate in the study of public education in the United States. The first theory is centered on the notion that existing school districts should be supported with ...
  • From ‘Fans’ to ‘Fan’-tastic Writers: A Closer Look into Fanfiction and Legitimatizing Female Authorship through Fanfiction Writing 
    Durden, Taylor Ann (2024-08-12)
    The increase in technology use remains constant and transforms how we interact, work, and access information in the digital age. As fanfiction grows in popularity, self-publishing platforms such as Archive of Our Own, ...
  • Exploring How Speech-Language Pathologists Recall Changing Demographics and Assessment Practices Related to Multicultural and Multilingual Children: A Retrospective Study 
    Millsap, Nadia (2024-08-01)
    In 2023, immigrants and their United States born offspring accounted for approximately 90.8 million individuals (27%) of the civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population (Batalova, 2024). Compared to 2010, this is a rise ...
  • Pride, Passage, and Pain: An Autoethnography Of A Black Woman In The Southeastern United States Of America 
    Johnson, Kaila (2024-06-28)
    Black women in the United States of America have unique experiences to which no other group can relate. The intersectionality of their race and gender often leaves them in a vulnerable and lonely space that not many others ...
  • The Jungian Journey: Transcending Trauma and Reclaiming the Soul in Margaret Atwood’s Lady Oracle and Hilary Mantel’s Beyond Black 
    Hufstetler, Marlana Dian (2024-05-10)
    Trauma transcendence is a common theme within Margaret Atwood and Hilary Mantel’s works, and it is also an important steppingstone in achieving Soul reclamation. From a Jungian perspective, the Soul and the Self are two ...
  • Using the American Speech Language & Hearing Association’s EBP Toolkit During Supervised School-Based Practicum: Is There an Impact on Student Clinicians’ Ratings of Self-Proficiency? 
    Gebel, Mary Lang (2024-08-28)
    The current position statement on evidence-based practice (EBP) published by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), the national certifying organization for the profession of speech-language pathology ...
  • Methyl Jasmonate Stress Signaling in Arabidopsis thaliana Functions Via Reactive Oxygen to Activate the GCN2-eIF2α Module 
    Rincon Diaz, Daniel (2024-07-19)
    Plant growth and productivity rely on rapid energy management strategies designed to cope with dynamic environmental conditions (e.g., fluctuating light intensities, temperature, humidity, and pathogen interactions). ...
  • Exploring the Phenomenon of Arts-Based Formative Assessment: Lived Experiences of Elementary Teachers with High Self-efficacy using Arts Integration 
    Espinoza, Jessica Rosa (2024-07-31)
    This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of general education classroom teachers (grades 1-5) who have been highly effective in using arts integration and their perceptions of using the arts for formative assessment. ...
  • A Quantitative Study of the Relationship of Organizational Commitment and Compensation Satisfaction with Stay Intentions Among K-12 Information Technology Workers 
    LaJeunesse, William (2024-07-31)
    This quantitative non-experimental survey study examined the predictive relationship between compensation satisfaction or organizational commitment and K-12 IT workers’ intention to stay. The study included 247 IT workers ...
  • A Quantitative Investigation as to How Resilience Impacted Teacher Well-being in Conjunction with the COVID-19 Pandemic 
    Barnes, Amelia (2024-08-16)
    The COVID-19 pandemic was difficult for students, teachers, and parents. Teacher well-being was already identified as problematic, and the pandemic intensified many teachers' stresses. This quantitative study used survey ...
  • Metaphysical Times Ostara 2022 
    Ireland, Terri; Tschauder, Rick; Schein, Lorraine; Kadapa, Shashi; Ackley, Ginger; Tidwell, Elizabeth; Gardner, Emma; Kohout, Ed; Mueller, Leah; Imaginator; Vale, Nixie (Metaphysical Times, 2022)
    The volume begins by discussing the spring (Vernal) equinox and how it was celebrated by the ancient Celts in Ireland and Scotland. Then moves to the symbolism of fire in Hindu mythology. Next music in magic is discussed ...
  • Metaphysical Times Imbolc 2022 
    Ireland, Terri; Lehman, Robin; Jensen, Heidi; Xanthus, Lysander; Roy, Purbasha; Vecchio, Robert; Heiney, Suzie; Tschauder, Rick (Metaphysical Times, 2022)
    This volume is the first of 2022 and begins by discussing Imbolc and the gods associated with it. The volume then continues by discussing different oils that can be used and their effects on the user. Additionally, the ...
  • Metaphysical Times Yule 2021 
    Ireland, Terri; Brotzman, Mykel; Imaginator; Xanthus, Gabrielle; Xanthus, Lysander; Strivelli, Ginger; Ruby, Randi; Oliver, Julie Denton Pederson; Vecchio, Robert; Jensen, Heidi; Peotdi, Darai; Tschauder, Rick; Clarke, Regina; Stoneskull, Arachnia (2021)
    This volume is the final volume for 2021 and talks about the Yule sabbat. The volume details what gods are celebrated at this time and how to establish an altar for worship. Additionally, the volume discusses the Krampus ...
  • Metaphysical Times Samhain 2021 
    Cypert, Victor T.; Robinson, Paul; Ireland, Terri; Stoneskull, Arachnia; Willey, Caitlyn; Norton, Michelle; Morton, Eve; Curry, Ariel; Jensen, Heidi; Designs 208; Lerwill, Amber; Xanthus, Lysander; Mueller, Leah; Ruby, Randi; Finnigan, Bernard; Wilde, Paisley; Kahout, Ed (Metaphysical Times, 2021)
    This volume discusses the history of Samhain and how it developed into Halloween. In addition, this volume discusses many traditions and customs that accompany Samhain and associated deities. The volume then discusses ...
  • Metaphysical Times Mabon 2021 
    Ireland, Terri; Stoneskull, Arachnia; Curry, Ariel; Dahms, Steve; Foster, Timothy A.; Gardner, Emma; Heiney, Suzie; Jensen, Heidi; Kelley, Kari; Kahout, Ed; Norton, Michelle; Ruiz, Natalie; Willey, Caitlyn (Metaphysical Times, 2021)
    This volume discusses the Pagan Sabbat Mabon. The journal discusses the traditions and origins of Mabon and how to meditate or set up the altar for the holiday. The rest of the volume discusses the effects of herbs, spices, ...
  • Metaphysical Times Lammas 2021 
    Ireland, Terri; Xanthus, Lysander; Willey, Caitlyn; Heidi, Jensen; Hope, Amanda; Heiney, Suzie; Foster, Timothy A.; Norton, Michelle; Ruby, Randi (Metaphysical Times, 2021)
    This volume discusses one of the eight sabbats of Paganism known as Lammas. This typically is seen as a harvest festival. The volume then details the effects of crystals and herbs. This volume also discusses the recent ...
  • Metaphysical Times Midsummer 2021 
    Ireland, Terri; Judge, Stephanie; Foster, Timothy A.; Heiney, Suzie; Gardner, Emma; Xanthus, Lysander; Jensen, Heidi; Ruiz, Natalie; Willey, Caitlyn; Norton, Michelle; Finnigan, Bernard; Cook, Meredith; Renew, Tesla H.; Czobor, Andrea (Metaphysical Times, 2021)
    This item discusses Midsummer gods and the sabbat associated with the gods. The magazine then discusses different oils and their effects. The volume continues by discussing the effects of lavender. Finally, this issue ...
  • Metaphysical Times Beltane 2021 
    Jensen, Heidi; Jensen, Klarisa; Hope, Amanda; Lerwill, Amber; Foster, Timothy A.; Woodhouse, Ted; Ruiz, Natalie; Willey, Caitlyn; Norton, Michelle; Xanthus, Lysander; Levanni, Thaedus; Gardner, Emma; Lochridge, Dallin; Ireland, Terri; Czobor, Andrea (Metaphysical Times, 2021)
    This volume primarily talks about the Pagan holiday Beltane. This festival celebrates the union of gods and goddesses. This volume also discusses the effects of various oils and herbs and their effects to help with different ...
  • Metaphysical Times Ostara 2021 
    Ireland, Terri; Gardner, Emma; Xanthus, Lysander; Ruiz, Natalie; Willey, Caitlyn; Lerwill, Amber; Foster, Timothy A.; Reece, Katelynn; Kohout, Ed; Norton, Michelle; Metaphysical Times; Czobor, Andrea (2021)
    This volume discusses the values and traditions of Ostara. The volume further discusses the different pacts that can be made in the spring. In addition to the pacts different plants are discussed and how the plants are ...