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My educational background before LBC | Capital: I earned a
Master of Science in Children's Education and a Bachelor of Arts
in Hospitality Administration before attending LBC | Capital for
Educational Leadership. In addition to continuing my education, I
have taken additional courses for teaching middle school, students
with disabilities and early childhood literacy teaching.
How I have served in the field of education: As an educator,
I have had the privilege of serving in several capacities, such as
a mentor to new teachers, a teacher leader to help support my
colleagues, a grade leader to coordinate curriculum and instruction
and a parent liaison to help build relationships between families
and the school community. These experiences have shaped my
perspectives and approach in the field of education and inspired
me to continue my professional development by pursuing an EdD.
My educational background before LBC | Capital: Bachelor of
Science in Materials Science & Engineering from Massachusetts
Institute of Technology; Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood
Education from University of Maryland at College Park; Reading
Recovery certificate from St. Mary's University; graduate certificate
in Teaching Standards from George Washington University;
National Board Certified Teacher; Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
from LBC | Capital.
My professional goals in education include: My goals are
ambitious, but I believe in aiming high. I hope to improve the
quality of education and opportunities for all students, especially
those with disabilities. I aspire to open a Christian early childhood
education center. I strive to become a respected scholar and
researcher who can inform and influence educational policies and
practices.
Why I chose LBC | Capital for my EdD: While looking for a
doctorate program in Educational Leadership, I stumbled upon
LBC | Capital. After researching the school, I found that it had a
Christian foundation, and Christian values were one of the main
reasons I chose it. As a Christian, I value the integration of faith
and knowledge and its ability to guide moral decision-making and
service. Moreover, the program's emphasis on servant leadership
aligns with my personal and professional values.
Thus far, the best aspect of LBC | Capital's EdD program has
been: The peer discussion has been one of the finest features.
I value the opportunity to learn from and interact with peers
from different backgrounds and life experiences. It has been
intellectually stimulating and rewarding to challenge each other's
perspectives and exchange ideas. I also appreciate the integration
of the Christian faith in the courses, as it has allowed for a deeper
exploration of theological concepts and their practical application
in real-world scenarios.
I am grateful for my life's calling in education because: I have
a direct impact on the lives of my students, and it gives me joy
and fulfillment to see them grow and develop academically and
personally. Education is a powerful tool for empowering individuals
and communities, and contributing to it is a true privilege.
How I have served in the field of education: 24 years of teaching
experience from Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland
as a classroom teacher, team leader, Reading Recovery teacher
and currently as a reading interventionist; 30 years of Sunday
school teaching; Director of Young Children's Ministry and Director
of Children's Ministry; wrote Sunday school curriculum for birth
to grade 2 as well as for Vacation Bible School and Halloweenalternative
programs that were used at my church for over 10
years.
My professional goals in education include: Professor at home
church's Bible institute to educate and train Sunday school teacher
volunteers and Sunday school directors; principal at a Christian
school.
Why I chose LBC | Capital for my EdD: I had just retired from 30
years of Sunday school service, was curious about the program
and contacted LBC. It was an online program that seemed feasible
while still working full time during the day and matched my future
interest as a principal of a Christian school, which had been in my
mind even though currently I am employed at a secular public
school system. Subsequently, I began the process of application,
and I found that the process was quick and efficient. Before I knew
it, I was enrolled in the program!
Thus far, the best aspect of LBC | Capital's EdD program has
been: Unlike secular education programs that I have experienced
before, in this program I can feel that the professors and the
classmates are true Christian siblings. I love how we care for each
other and pray for each other as we go through the program
together.
I am grateful for my life's calling in education because: I am
no longer at a budding stage of my professional career, but God
is still preparing me to be used for His purposes through the EdD
program.
Learn more about LBC | Capital's online Doctor of Education:
Educational Leadership program at lbc.edu/edd.
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