Meet the Current Higher Education Doctoral Students

Andrea Tory Broussard began her doctoral journey in 2020, focusing her research on the field of Data-Driven Instruction. She completed her undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History. Tory pursued a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University. Tory’s primary research interest lies in exploring the key decisions made by educational leaders to advance student achievement. With a focus on the systemic use of PLCs, currently, she is investigating instructional practices that advance the achievement of high-performing students.

Alexandra Chenevert began her doctoral journey in Fall of 2020, focusing her research on the field of teacher and professional education. She completed her undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education Grades 1-5. Alexandra pursued a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University. Alexandra’s primary research interest lies in exploring/investigating professional development and training for pre-service and in-service teachers of English Learners. With a focus on second-language acquisition, currently, she is investigating how teachers and school leaders are being trained locally, state-wide, and nationally.

Nabiha Mujahid began her doctoral journey in August 2020, focusing her research on the field of special education. She completed her undergraduate studies at LSU, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. Nabiha pursued a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from LSU. Nabiha's primary research interest lies in exploring innovative strategies for inclusive educational leadership in the realm of special education. With a focus on understanding the impact of the updated definition of visual impairment in Louisiana on educators' approaches, she is investigating the adaptations and impacts experienced by educators, following the inclusion of Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) in the recognized forms of visual impairment. Nabiha currently works at the Accessible Educational Material (AEM) center, where she supports school systems across the state, assisting educators and students with disabilities with accessible materials and technology.