Examining Knowledge of US DOE Best Practices for Disaster Planning Among Five Private Christian K–12 School Administrators After a Hurricane: A Multi-Case Study

Abstract

Destruction wrought by hurricanes can physically impact schools, houses, and businesses, all of which can delay or prevent recovery within communities. This study investigated the awareness among five private K–12 Christian administrators of the United States Department of Education (USDOE) guidelines for developing emergency operation plans (EOPs) for effective response and recovery. The five administrators were selected from a pool of 12 whose schools sustained on-site damage during the 2017 hurricane season. Their interview responses supported evidence of general knowledge of USDOE guidelines. Notably, veteran administrators reported that their previous hurricane response experience was more useful than their knowledge of government EOP guidelines.

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Juanita Carpenter

Juanita E. Carpenter, EdD, is a new doctor of education at Oral Roberts University. She currently works as an online TESOL specialist. Dr. Carpenter holds an MA in TESOL from Azusa Pacific University, and a BA in English Literature from Southeastern University.

Mary Lou Miller

Mary Lou Miller, EdD, is a Senior Professor at Oral Roberts University, serving in the Graduate School of Education. Dr. Miller holds an Ed.D. from Oklahoma State University, an MS from the University of Tulsa, and a BA from Oklahoma State University.

Donald Peal

Donnie E. Peal, EdD, is the Executive Director of the Oral Roberts University Educational Fellowship (ORUEF) and the International Christian Accrediting Association (ICAA). His degrees include an Ed.D. from Oral Roberts University (ORU), an MA from ORU, and his BA from Southern Bible College.