After two very long and difficult years, I finally graduated with my Masters of Art in Teaching in Literacy Intervention! Completing this program was the hardest, yet most rewarding thing I have probably ever done! Having a baby partway into the program, made it even more challenging, but I kept going forward.
I think the most challenging parts was writing my thesis while working full time and raising four kids. It was so much more work than I ever imagined, but I got it done. I think my final thesis ended up being around 35 pages and I was pretty happy with the way it turned out. I was nominated by my thesis advisor to be one of the speaker's to present their thesis at our presentations. I had to decline because my fear of public speak is way too overwhelming!
I feel so lucky to be part of such an incredible experience and to train and learn under such an amazing professor. There was a very small group of us (12 women) that completed the program. We all became very close and I know they will be friends for life.
I found out a few months prior to graduation that Oprah Winfrey was going to be the speaker at graduation! I was beside myself with excitement. I have been a fan of Oprah's for years. I remember when I was in high school my mom would watch Oprah every afternoon and I would come home from school and watch it with her. Some of my all time favorite books were part of Oprah's book club. It was such a perfect way to end what was such an amazing journey for me!
Even though graduation was May 19th, it was still a very cold morning. My family came to watch and support me. Oprah gave an amazing speech and it was so inspiring. When we crossed the stage, we got to take a picture with her and shake her hand. She gave us each a copy of her newest book. It was truly an experience I will never forget!
Now that I am graduated, I get to use my degree in the best way possible. I will do private dyslexia tutoring out of our house. I have also accepted a part time position at ALLIES which is the local dyslexia school here in the Springs. I am very excited for what the future holds for me with my knowledge and degree!
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| Colorado College is so scenic! |
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| Here I am grabbing a flower leia from my sister |
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| Oprah giving her speech |
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| Shaking Oprah's hand. I can't think of many more celebrities more famous than her! |
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| What a moment! |
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