Defense Date

7-30-2025

Graduation Date

Fall 12-19-2025

Availability

Immediate Access

Submission Type

dissertation

Degree Name

EdD

Department

Professional Doctorate in Educational Leadership (ProDEL)

School

School of Education

Committee Chair

Rick McCown

Committee Member

Anthony Kane Jr

Committee Member

Christopher Harris

Keywords

black male educator, trauma-informed education, culturally relevant pedagogy, culturally responsive pedagogy, autoethnography, narrative analysis, storytelling, community violence (CV), indirect community violence, direct community violence, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), identifiable role models

Abstract

Utilizing a culturally relevant framework and methodology, this qualitative dissertation proposal aims to explore and investigate the unique life experiences and exposures that influence Black men to not only become educators but to sustain their careers in the educational field. The purpose of this study is to identify ways in which 1Nation Mentoring can organically implement strategic opportunities that replicate experiences capable of inspiring interest among young Black males to pursue meaningful roles within education and foster a pipeline of future Black male educators.

Additionally, this research will examine the intersection between education and trauma-based experiences, as well as the cultural differences in experiencing grief and loss as a Black male. The study will amplify the professional voices and personal narratives of four Black male educators regarding the influences of community through a culturally relevant and responsive lens, incorporating a narrative analysis.

Through this essential autoethnographic investigation, the researcher aims to honor and glean insights from the lived experiences of four Black male educators through storytelling and narrative analysis. Additionally, this approach offers the primary researcher a platform for participation and self-reflection. Limited scholarly attention has been given to how exposure to traumatic events can transcend individual impacts and influence the entire school community, particularly Black male educators, as well as the factors that motivate their pursuit of this career education.

Language

English

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