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EQUITY & EQUALITY
What interests me most about the topic of equity and equality is that in the land of the free not everyone has the freedom to acquire the best education, earn a comfortable salary, and live in peace without suffering some type of discrimination because of their differences. The 14th Amendment provides that no state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. In today's society it is interesting how United States citizens are taking a stance towards equity and equality whether it is taking a knee, women's rights, LGBT rights, special needs, health care, the right to choose an abortion, and/or the right to say no to vaccines. Although there is much resistance due to personal fears, this is the decade that will begin to introduce equity and equality for all.

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One would think that the life of an empty nester is free and easy like Sunday mornings. Truth be told 24 hours is not enough hours in my days. 35-40 hours per week in administration, instructing evening college courses 3 times per week,  walking Scholar (my dog), and being married to GMU's Ed.D program takes up the majority of my time and let's not forget conducting research for my dissertation!!!

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Delaware County Community College: A.A. Paralegal Studies, Liberal Arts
Rosemont College: B.A. English Literature, Women's Studies
St. Joseph's University: M.Ed. Elementary Education
GMU: 2019 Ed.D Higher Education

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Graduating in 2019
Career in Higher Education Working to Help Increase Retention Rates of Underrepresented Students
Continue to Instruct Courses Part-time
Getting Involved With Higher Education Organizations

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Former Pre-K through 6 grade Teacher in School District of Philadelphia
Adjunct Instructor: Widener University, Delaware County Community College, GMU Lifelong Learning Program
Currently Adjunct Instructor Harcum College
Other Careers in My Former Life: Makeup Artist & Beauty Advisor for Fashion Fair Cosmetics, Charles of the Ritz, Clarins, Ulta, Cosmetologist, & Runway Model

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I am most interested in higher education because I enjoy helping others strive for academic success and earn a college degree. Increasing the retention rate of underrepresented students is concerning and I desire to help those students.

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YMCA: Water Aerobics, Aqua Zumba, Water Walking
Going to the Beach
Visiting Museums
Going Dancing
Favorite Authors: Iyanla Vanzant, Zora Neale Hurston, Dr. Maya Angelou, J. California Cooper, Alice Walker
Favorite Poems: Still I Rise & Phenomenal Woman by Dr. Maya Angelou
Outdoor Concerts: Kem, Anthony Hamilton, Maxwell, Baby Face, Charles Wilson, Patti LaBelle, LTD, Damien Escobar, Lalah Hathaway, Stephanie Mills
Favorite Artist: Prince

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Become an International Traveler
Learn to Swim
Relocate to Another State
Take Ballroom Dance Lessons
Return to Tae Kwan Do Lessons
Kick Boxing
Publish a Few Books