Category Archives: Doctoral Journey

Research Reflections

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

Last week I had the honor of attending the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA)’s David L. Clark Seminar. I was nominated by my professor to represent San Diego State University, and I was one of 42 participants selected from … Continue reading →

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Please call me Dr.

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I began my doctoral journey over 900 days ago. Yesterday I successfully defended my dissertation. While it hasn’t fully sank in yet, I can honestly say I am proud of all of the hard work I put into the entire … Continue reading →

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The Doctoral Journey Round-Up

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

As I approach the end of my doctoral journey, I decided to round-up all of the posts I wrote throughout the process. The countdown clock to my graduation is now under 90 days- I remember when it was over 900! … Continue reading →

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One Semester Left

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Throughout my doctoral journey, I have written about what I’m reading, and I’ve reflected at the end of year one and year two. I have reached another pivotal point in the journey that I want to capture. Last Saturday I … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading (Volume 4)

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

I love reading. I started these updates at the beginning of my doctoral journey, mostly to ease my personal guilt about having no time to read fiction or read for fun. Now my typical reading has expanded in so many … Continue reading →

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When Worlds Collide

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

This summer I am taking two non Curriculum and Instruction (C & I) courses in my doctoral program. We are studying Human Resources and School Law and Finance. When I took similar classes in my Master’s program, I had a … Continue reading →

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Two Years Down, One to Go!

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

A year ago I wrote a post about surviving the first year of my three-year doctoral program. After rereading that post, so many of my initial lessons still ring true. However, I have some new thoughts to add, now that … Continue reading →

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Social Justice Leadership

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

I am in the fifth semester of my doctoral program. I just completed a course that I believe every educator in America should take. This course should be in every teacher preparation program, every educational masters’ program, every administrative preparation … Continue reading →

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One Year Down, Two To Go!

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Amy's Reflections

I just finished the first year of my doctoral program; I am working on an EdD from San Diego State University. The program is a cohort model, where, as a group, we travel together through theory and practical courses while … Continue reading →

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TEDxSan Diego Experience

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Amy's Reflections

I recently attended TEDxSanDiego and LOVED the experience! If you are not familiar with TED Talks, please do yourself a favor and visit their website (www.ted.com) or download the free app and watch some of the talks. TED Talks are … Continue reading →

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