Alumni

Published Dissertations
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) dissertation is the culmination of a student’s doctoral studies. The five-chapter document identifies a problem of practice, reviews the existing literature on the issue, demonstrates a qualitative and/or quantitative research study illustrating the problem and offers a solution to address the issue. The successful final defense marks the completion of the student’s doctoral studies leading to graduation and the conferral of the doctor of education degree.
Alumni Spotlights

Dr. Stamps has recently presented her research at multiple conferences.
National Education Association Conference of Racial and Social Justice, "Black Parents as Co-creators in Parent Engagement, July 2024 and 2025
National Summit for Educational Equity: "Black Parents as Co-Creators of Parent Engagement", March 2025
Caribbean Studies Association 49th Annual Conference: Reparations, Resistance, Resilience, Reproduction and Rehabilitation, "The Dual Consciousness of Black Parent Resistance", June 2024

Dr. Nathaniel Marner, '21
Dr. Nathaniel Marner completed his Doctorate in Education from Molloy University in 2021. His dissertation focused on telling Black male teachers’ stories, beginning with their journey into education and their perceived influence on students’ achievement and socio-emotional development in the classroom. After graduating from Molloy, Dr. Marner has provided guidance to doctoral students in preparation for finishing their degrees. Prior to becoming a school administrator, he was a sixth-grade, kindergarten, and special education teacher.
Recently, Dr. Marner was appointed elementary principal in the Central Islip UFSD.