Gracias mami y papi
Thank you to Jesus, family and friends for guiding me through this journey! Thank you professors. Gracias mama por tu apoyo en este logro. Lastly, “For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope“-Jeremiah 29:11 <3
Thank you to my families, furbabies, boyfriend, friends, professors, and interpreters for inspiring and motivating me to keep striving. Here I am I made it! Every moment was worth it. I love you all. I won’t stop chasing my dreams, and there's one more goal I’m determined to reach.
Thank you to the friends, teachers, mentors, and family that got me here. I am especially grateful to my parents who encouraged and supported me on my journey! I am so blessed to have had a support system that has so fully prepared me to tackle the next chapter. Thank you!
Thank you to my amazing family, my Dad, Mom, sister, and brother, for always encouraging me. Your love means everything and I truly thank God for blessing me with you all. A special thanks to my Mom who believed I would make a great teacher. I’m forever grateful for everyone's support.
No one told me college came with this much crying, but 7 years of tears later here we are. Thank you forever to my family, loved ones, & my cats. I may be walking this stage alone, but you all walked this journey with me! Con todo mi amor, orgullo y gratitud- LO logramos. ¡Esta victoria es nuestra!
Thank you to my moms, Magdalena and Catalina, my grandma Martha, my sister Rachel, and my fiancée Andrea. Your love, support, and constant encouragement got me through this program. I couldn’t have done it without you all. I’m so grateful—love you so much! - Sharon
To my family, my friends, and every single person who's been a part of my journey—thank you from the bottom of my heart. I truly wouldn’t be who I am today without your love, support, kindness, and presence in my life. You’ve helped shape me in ways I’ll forever be grateful for. I love you all!
I am so grateful to my family and friends for standing by my side during this journey. Your support means the world to me—thank you for celebrating with me today! A special thank you to Mrs. Fritz and her incredible 5th grade class for helping shape me into the teacher I aspire to be!
How lucky I am to have a family who loves, supports, and motivates me to be my best self. This is all thanks to you. I love you!
Gracias a mi familia en especialmente a mi mama por luchar junto conmigo durante este proceso. Gracias a mi familia por darme toda la sabiduria que se ocupa saber para ser maestra de corazon. Este logro es para todos que creyeron en mi. Esto es solo el principio!
Askwali/Ahe’hee to my family, friends, and ITEP for your constant support and encouragement. Kristy, and the 4th grade class—thank you for shaping my growth as an educator. Most importantly, to my sons, you both inspire me everyday. This achievement is as much yours as it is mine. I love you always.
"Graduating from the University of Arizona is a moment I’ve worked hard for, and I couldn’t have done it without the support of my family, friends, and mentors. A special thank you to Mrs. Burhans, my kindergarteners, and Kellond Elementary staff. This is just the beginning—Bear Down!"
To my family…THANK YOU!! You have all pushed me to be the best version of myself, and I am forever grateful for your support. To wherever this journey leads me next, I know I have you all behind me. From the bottom of my heart, I love you all and appreciate each and everyone of you. BEAR DOWN!
A HUGE shoutout to my wonderful family for supporting me my whole life, and especially these last 4 years. Attending the UofA was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am so excited to begin teaching and start making a difference in the world. Bear down forever!
I want to thank my family and friends who have supported me and stood by my side. This has been an incredible and exciting journey where I learned a lot. I have created beautiful bonds with new people who are now close to me. Thank you everyone for everything.
I love you David, Ireland, and Logan. Thank you for always being my cheerleaders!
I would like to thank my mom, for proof-reading a lot of essays. My silly family, my loving friends, everyone who has supported me through this journey. And special shout out to ITEP increasing the amount of indigenous teachers and to the outcasts who made going to class worth it. Forever a wildcat.
Thank you to my village for supporting me through thick and thin. I love you guys!
Para mi familia: Le doy gracias a Dios por ustedes, quienes me han apoyado cada día para llegar a este punto con todo el amor. To my girls who have carried me along the way: I'll love you forever. To all the incredible teachers I've had: I hope to give my students the same gifts you’ve given me.
I am deeply grateful for the experiences and memories I have made at the University of Arizona. Thank you to my amazing parents for always believing in me and standing by me through everything. I am incredibly proud of how far I have come and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead!
I dedicate this incredible achievement to my family and friends. Your unwavering support through the years means the world to me. I love you all—I couldn’t have done it without you!
Thank you to my amazing family for all the love and support through my college journey. A special thank you to my mom, I wouldn’t be here without her. To my siblings, thank you for always being there. Dad and Nana, I wish you could be here and I carry you with me every day.
I would like to show recognition to the people in my life who have motivated me in becoming the best version of myself. My parents have been the largest supporters in my journey through education. I love you with all my heart. Gracias por el apoyo y el amor que me han dado.
I’m so thankful for the constant support from my family, friends, professors, and mentor teachers. This accomplishment wouldn’t be possible without you all. I’m excited for the next chapter and the opportunity to learn and grow as an educator!
These truly have been the greatest 4 years of my life! I am so thankful for my Mom and Dad who have supported me every step of the way and always cheering me on! Thank you to everyone who traveled to celebrate me today. I am so excited to officially begin my teaching journey! BEAR DOWN FOREVER!!!
...Did that just happen? To my husband and two cats, thanks for your love and unending support as I made the jump into my passion. I am grateful for my Deaf mentors, interpreter mentors, and the D/HH students who trusted me. And to my cohort and dear friends—we did it! #WWDWD #yourcontrolismydemand
Feeling so grateful to celebrate this milestone! Thank you COE friends and staff for the love and support. Mom and Mama, your strength inspires everything I do. Nana and Grandpa Dunk, thank you for your endless inspiration. Here's to the next chapter! ❤️
Thank you to my family & friends who supported and believed in me throughout this journey. I couldn’t have done it without you!
Today’s accomplishment is a result of the love and support I’ve received from my family, friends, mentor, and teachers. I truly don’t know where I’d be without you. I’m endlessly grateful for your encouragement, guidance, and unwavering belief in me. This achievement is as much yours as it is mine.
I would not be anywhere near where I am today without the constant love and support from the people in my life. They have been there every step of the way, and I am beyond grateful to be celebrating this accomplishment with them. Thank you for helping me achieve my dreams. I love you all!
To my family and friends—your love, support, and encouragement brought me here. This degree is ours. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I have received so much support at the UofA. Thank you to Sara Knepper for always being willing to help me find the next goal. Thank you to Jacob Ferrari for supporting my dreams. Thank you to Dr. Jessica Summers and all of the Ed Psyc graduate students for helping me to dream of a promising future.
I want to thank my family for their unwavering love, encouragement, and belief in me. Your support has been my foundation, and I couldn’t have made it here without you. This achievement is not just mine—it belongs to all of you who have supported and believed in me along the way. Thank you!
Thank you for your unwavering support on this incredible journey. Your encouragement has fueled my passion for leadership and learning. As I step into this new chapter, I carry your love and guidance with me. Together, let’s inspire change and innovate for a brighter tomorrow!
To my daughter, you gave me strength and purpose through this journey. You are my greatest motivation. To my amazing husband and family, every doubt I had in silence, your constant love and support helped me through it. I couldn’t have done it without you. This milestone is for you.
Thank you to my family and friends for supporting and encouraging me every step of the way! A special thank you to my father who always believed in me everyday! Thanks for being the reason I am here today! Last but not least, thank you to all the educators who helped me over the past 4 years!
Thank you to my family for walking this path with me. I know it hasn’t been easy, and there have been moments and memories missed. Thank you for believing in me and encouraging me when I struggled to believe in myself. To my friends, thank you for all of your support and patience. I love all of you!
Thank you family for all of your support. I could not have done this without you!
I am here because I kept loving, learning, and believing. I teach to pass on esperanza, alegría verdadera, y el arte de no rendirse. La belleza de lo simple, el amor sin condición, y la fuerza de seguir. I teach to ignite a passion for living a life guided by love.
I did it! It took some time but we’re finally here. Thank you to everyone who supported me through this journey, to my family, and especially my amazing husband. I love you to the moon and back. And to my parents, thank you for making the sacrifices you made to be able to make today a possibility.
Thank you to my family, friends, the College of Education, and TRIO for being my support system. Special thanks to my mom, Lori, for her unwavering love. I’m grateful to Roxanna Rivera-Pelton and to TRIO and Heather Frankfort for their constant guidance and encouragement.
Thank you to the RSS program, my thesis mentor Dr. Kroeger, and the Development & Alumni Relations team for all of the opportunities and support over the past 4 years. Thank you to my Mom and Dad for making my U of A dreams come true! I couldn't imagine my college experience any other way.
Lo que una vez fue un sueño, ustedes lo hicieron realidad. A mi familia, su amor y apoyo imparable me trajeron hasta aquí. Espero que estén orgullosos de lo que hemos logrado juntos. Este momento es nuestro. Gracias por creer en mí y ser mi fuerza cuando más lo necesité.
Thank you to my family, mentors, and Pathways friends for your support, wisdom, and encouragement throughout this journey.
I would like to thank my family for always being there for me and giving me support through everything!
I want to sincerely thank my family for their constant support and motivation throughout this journey. This wouldn’t have been possible without your support. The moon is beautiful! To my 5th graders and co-workers at Sarah Marley, thank you for making my student teaching enjoyable and rewarding!
Thank you to my family who always supported me. A special thank you to my dad who worked tirelessly for me to be here today. Thank you to my mom for showing me what hard work gets you and inspiring me. And to my partner who shared the effort, love and commitment throughout the distance, I love you.
I would like to thank my family and Pathways friends for supporting me in accomplishing my degree. I would especially like to thank my Mom who has been the best role model of showing me what being a teacher truly is; patient, brave, strong, compassionate, loving and most of all hardworking.
Tia Barbara, I don't know where to start when thanking you for everything. To my family, I am forever grateful for your love, support, and guidance though my life. To my Mom, Uncle Rey, and Nana, I will always love you and I hope you continue watching over me.
Big hugs and thanks to my family, friends, and mentors for always being there when I needed you most. I’m thrilled to be stepping into the classroom, ready to help my students dream big, grow, and discover the power of kindness every day. We did it!
To my family, friends, and partner, Thank you for being my strength through every challenge and chapter of this journey. Your love, patience, and encouragement carried me through the tough days and gave me the confidence to keep moving forward. I’m so grateful for your presence in my life
I want to thank my mom for being my constant source of support and for always believing in me. Her love and encouragement have been the foundation of everything I’ve achieved, and she truly made my dreams come true. A big thank you to my church family for their prayers and support in making Tucson f
Major in Early Childhood Education, Minor in Educational Psychology. Summa Cum Laude! Thank you to my family, friends, peers and mentors for your care and support! Thank you to all of the teachers who encouraged my passions and led the way!
All I can say is thank you. It is truly an honor and a privilege to humbly accept this degree. It is a marker not of my success, but of the success and support of my friends, family, and mentors who have delivered me here today. Trust, I will follow in your footsteps, striving for a better world.
To my incredible friends and family, thank you for all your love and support! This journey wasn’t easy, and neither was staying on my feet, literally. I may have torn my ACL and broken an ankle, but I’m still graduating! Couldn’t have done it without you! Much love, Rachel
Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. To my teachers, friends, and family, your encouragement means the world to me and I could not have done it without your support over the years.
Thank you Mom and Dad for your love, comfort and the guidance that you gave me that brought me to where I'm at right now. We experienced different lives growing up but look where you guys were able to take me. I couldn't have asked for more. This is for you both and Daniel and Ariza. Love you guys!
All glory/honor to God for this accomplishment. To my husband, thank you for believing in me, even when I couldn't believe in myself. To my siblings, this accomplishment is a testament that you too can dream BIG. To my parents who grew up too fast, this accomplishment is a token of my gratitude.
Thank you to my family, friends and everyone in the ECE program!
We’ve been asked many times, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ But how many can say their childhood dream came true? Now I have the privilege of guiding young minds, fostering curiosity, and inspiring them to chase their own dreams.
Mom, thank you for inspiring me to teach through your ever-present dedication and love. To my parents and grandparents, I am deeply grateful for making my education possible. I couldn’t have reached this milestone without your support and guidance. I love you all with my whole heart.
I want to thank my parents for helping me and supporting me through this journey! In love you guys!
To my family, thank you for being my biggest support system even from 1,300 miles away. I love you. To my kindergarteners, thank you for welcoming me with open arms and open hearts and showing me the magic of learning. Thank you for believing in me, and you continue to inspire me every day.
I am so deeply thankful to God, my family, and my friends for their endless love and support. Your belief in me has been a constant source of strength, and I couldn't have made it here without you. This journey is just the beginning, and I'm excited to take it with all of you by my side!
Thank you so much to all of the wonderful people supported me throughout this journey. I couldn't have done it without you!
I’d like to thank everyone who helped me along the way. Your support means so much to me!
I appreciate my family and friends for being here with me, I couldn’t have done this without you. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me!
Thank you to my wonderful friends and family who have been there for me in this journey. I am so excited to begin my teaching career and feel blessed to have the most amazing, supportive people in my life! Most of all, thank you to my parents for your endless support. I love you all!
Thank you to my family, friends, professors, and university staff for your unwavering support throughout this journey. Most importantly thank you to my Mom. I do not know where I'd be without you. Your endless support means the world! I love you!
Thank you mom for always encouraging me to bear down.
I am deeply grateful to my family, friends, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. Your encouragement, patience, and guidance have meant the world to me. I couldn’t have done this without you, and I’m so grateful to have you in my life. Thank you for everything! GO CATS! RAWR!
MIL GRACIAS A MI FAMILIA POR TODO! LOS AMO♥️ hiii James!
Thank you to my parents, my brother, and all of my friends for supporting me throughout my journey. I truly would not be where I am today without you guys! I would also like to thank UofA for pushing me out of my comfort zone and having an experience better than I could have ever imagined!
I want to express my deepest gratitude to my parents, Milicio and Doris for being present today and for supporting every step of my life. Also, a big thank you to my husband Luis and my two beautiful daughters, Camila and Maria Fe for their help and understanding in achieving this huge goal.
I would like to first thank God for providing me with the strength to overcome every challenge during my academic career. I would like to thank my family for supporting me.Thank you to my friends who I consider to be family. Thank you to my amazing professors who always went above and beyond for me.
Mom, Dad, Family, Friends, Dr. White, Faculty, and Advisors! I wouldn't be here without any of you! College is not an easy journey, but you all made it so much easier and more enjoyable! Thank you for living, laughing, learning, and loving along side me through the greatest four years of my life!
Thank You, Mom & Dad!
I’m so grateful for the love and support from my family, friends, and most importantly the Deaf and Deafblind communities throughout this journey. Your encouragement, patience, and belief in me made this moment possible. I couldn’t have done it without you--Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I am thankful to everyone who made a part of my teaching journey, my teachers, mentors, the trio group! To my family thank you for your support especially my son Adrian for which is the reason I am doing all of this I love you. Benni thank you for sticking by my side and your encouragement, MYLY
To my mom and dad, you are the reason this moment is possible. Thank you for every sacrifice, pep talk, and your endless support. To my love, thank you for your laughter, love, and belief in me. I’m so lucky to have you by my side. To my family, thank you for your constant encouragement, and love <3
Romans 12:7 "...If your gift is teaching, teach well." I dedicate this accomplishment to my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, to my family, my friends, my boyfriend, all who've helped me, and for future generations to come. Thank you Mom & Dad for helping me reach my dreams♡ All glory to God who is able!
Thank you to Professor R-P, Professor Gunckel, Professor Shiqing, Ms. Knepper, MJ crew, the trio, my cohort, and whoever John is...? I feel lucky that out of all the colleges and cohorts in the world, I was placed with this one. I love y´all❤️
Thanks Mom for encouraging me every step of the way. Thank you to my family for your love and support. For my Papa and Dad, you may be gone but you’re never forgotten. Thanks @olivia.natalya for the amazing graduation photos. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Phillipians 4:13
الحمد لله الذي بنعمته تتم الصالحات I would love to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation to my family, friends, and committee, who have supported me throughout my PhD journey. Your encouragement, guidance, and belief in me have been invaluable. Thank you all—I love you.
I wouldn't have made it with out my family and my whole community. I am grateful for all my cheerleaders. I appreciate everyone that supported me through childcare, hugs and encouragement. Thank you for not letting me give up. Love you mom and dad
Thank you to all who have supported me on this journey. There are not enough words to express how grateful I am for the support.
Thank God for Your love, mercy, and grace and for blessing me with amazing family and friends. Thank you to my family for showing me how to love myself and do whatever I want in life unapologetically. Because of you, I will have a lifetime of joy. I am resilient and determined always to persevere.
Thank you to my wife Julie, parents and family for their (truly) unending support on this journey. Your own paths through education paved the way for mine, and I'm blessed to have you all in my life. "When will you make an end? When I am finished!" :-)
Thank you to my family, friends, fiancé, and department faculty for your unwavering support, love, and encouragement throughout my journey to earning my Master’s in School Psychology. Your belief in me kept me going through every challenge. I am forever grateful and thankful for each of you!
Thank you to the U of A for making my childhood dream come true. I am truly honored and humbled to be a WILDCAT FOR LIFE!!! Thank you to everyone in this Byrd's nest! Family, Friends, Colleagues, Mentors, Peers and Loved Ones!! Thank you Dr. Mimms!! God is GREAT!! Thank you Lord! Bear Down!!!
Dear Mom & Dad, I can't even begin to put into words how grateful I am for the love and support you give me. Truly blessed to have grown up with parents like you. Dad, I wish you could have been here to see this, but I know you are looking down celebrating every step of the way. I love you both.
Huge thanks to my family, friends, and teachers who supported me through laughter, tears, and triumphs on this crazy detour in my life. Special thanks to Zac - I'm so glad we got to do this together. It was nice having you help me with my homework for a change! Feeling lucky and so proud of us.
Thank you to my friends and family, especially my husband Devon, for their incredible support and encouragement during my doctoral journey. A special shout out to my committee and my chair whose guidance, feedback and support were invaluable.
"What she tackles, she conquers." - Richard Gilmore Thank you to everyone who helped me tackle grad school so that I could conquer this accomplishment. To family & friends for cheering me on and believing in me. And my husband, Mike, for his love, support and most importantly his QTR discount.
Gracias a mis padres, raíces firmes que han sostenido mi crecimiento y vientos suaves que han impulsado mi vuelo. Como el sol nutre a la tierra y el río esculpe su cauce, su amor y sacrificio han guiado mi camino. Este logro es la flor que juntos hemos cultivado.
Bear-your calm steadied me, your strength carried me. You believed when I couldn't, and your faith in me never wavered. I finished this journey because your love and grace lit the road.
A mis padres, quienes me enseñaron el valor del esfuerzo y sacrifico; my love, who believed in me; my siblings and their families, and my nephews, who I hope to inspire; my jobs and friends, who uplifted me—thank you. This achievement is ours. I carry your love and support in every step I take.
I am so thankful for my amazing husband and family for their unwavering love and support. I’m also deeply grateful to the students and teachers who have guided me with their patience, encouragement, and wisdom. Thank you for helping shape the educator I am becoming.
Teaching is for everyone. You know things worthy of being listened to.
This was made possible by the many amazing teachers who’ve guided me throughout my life. Thank you to my Mom, a lifelong educator and the most patient person I know. Thanks, Dad, who is the best teacher in life I’ve ever had. And thank you, Ms. Heck, my mentor, for your support and endless patience!
This doctoral journey has enriched my life with experiences that will empower me for years to come. They have equipped me to face the future without fear and to always remain true to myself. Thank you to everyone who has valued, loved, and believed in me! ---- Yaya
Thank you to my Mom, Dad, Grandma, Trevor, friends and family for always supporting my goals and dreams. I love you all
Thank you to my family, friends, and mentors – your support, patience, and guidance make today yours as much as it is mine. I am shaped entirely by the love and strength you've poured into me. With all my heart, Colleen.
Thank you to my family and friends for your support and always cheering me on. I couldn't have made it here without you! Your support means the world to me, and I'm so lucky to have you in my life. So excited for this new chapter!
To my friends and family, thank you for believing in me. To the Teach Arizona team, thank you for your unwavering commitment to the education of our educators. And to my students and my mentor, Jeanette Wingate, thank you for challenging me and reminding me that there is always more to learn.
I know this was a long road with many (unpredictable) turns. Thank you so much for supporting my journey that was as wild as my driving! All my love and admiration, Lia Victoria.
Thank you, God, for all Your strength. "Con Dios Todo". To my family “Gracias por su apoyo, por creer en mí, su paciencia y su amor.” ¡Los amo! To my friends "Thank you for all your support" To myself: “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” — Walt Disney. BEAR DOWN !
Thank you to my husband and children as they supported me in this journey. I love you each immensely. Thank you to my advisor, Dr. Falco who has encouraged me for so many years. To the friends I made on this adventure, I couldn't have done it without you. To the rest of my network, I appreciate you!
A special thanks goes out to my brother Nick for inspiring my work and passion for advocating for school-based mental health care. This one's for you bro!
"Inspired by my faith and love for my three amazing children, I pursued my Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis. Their strength and resilience motivate me every day. This achievement is dedicated to them, as a reminder that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and transformation."
Thank you to my family for supporting me throughout this journey. I am truly grateful to have such a wonderful and loving support system. Your encouragement, love, and belief in me made all the difference.
Thank You, God, for Your grace, strength, and guidance through every step of this journey. To my family—your love, prayers, and unwavering support helped me reach this milestone. I couldn’t have done it without you. This victory is ours. All glory to God!
If you’re reading this, it means I finally let go of Chapter 5. Thank you to my family, mentors, friends, and especially Kei—who kept me grounded, laughing, and occasionally roasted me back to reality.
An individual feat is a fallacy, this Ph.D. is the collective triumph of so many. Thank you to my parents, Caleb, and all of my friends, mentors, professors, and supporters for your love and guidance along the way. I'm honestly still shocked we did it.
I want to thank my family and especially my parents for being by my side and for supporting me these past two years! Now that I have earned my masters in counseling, I’m hoping that I can continue to help others and to serve my community and beyond, just as you both have.
Thank you to the School Psychology faculty for your support. Special thanks to Dr. Perfect for your mentorship and to my amazing parents and husband for your love, patience, and encouragement that made this all possible!
To Faculty Thank you for creating a stimulating and challenging learning environment. Your passion has been an inspiration. To My Parents: Thank you for the loving, nurturing, and thriving home you’ve provided To My Friends: Thank you for being my constant source of support, laughter, and strength
Gracias an mis papás y mi esposo Daniel, por su amor y apoyo incondicional en cada paso de este camino. Este logro también es suyo.
Estoy profundamente agradecida con mi familia, amigos, profesores y mentores. Gracias por su aliento, sabiduría y por creer en mi potencial. Su apoyo me ha ayudado a convertir un sueño en una realidad. Espero generar un impacto positivo en nuestras escuelas y comunidades. ¡Un brindis por el futuro!
I couldn’t have done this without my amazing support system. I am grateful for your sacrifices, patience, and love. Thank you for everything you have done for me throughout this crazy process. And to those who are watching over me, I know you’re here in spirit cheering me on. I love you all #1
Thank you to my amazing family! Thank you to my wonderful husband Michael for supporting & believing in me! My three fantastic children- Mikey, Ashley, & Emily- thank you for listening & being the best cheerleaders! To mom, dad, brother-thank you! To my sister- we did it! Love you all!
Ahéheeʼ nitsaago, shikʼéí. Shíká ʼoojéʼígíí bitsʼą́ą́dóó ʼíhoołʼą́ą́ʼ. ʼÓłtaʼ hazʼą́ągi shinaanish ʼíishłaaʼígíí bee nihikʼéí bíká iishyeed doo. Deepest thanks to my family, all who have helped me, and everyone I have learned from in this journey! I’ll use what I have learned to help our people!
I want to thank my wonderful family for all of their support! I would not be here without you. I also want to thank my advisor Dr. Duran for being such a great advisor and I want to thank Dr. Perfect for her support throughout my Ph.D experirence at the Universitiy of Arizona.
Thank you, Melissa, Nathan, Amelia, Sophia, and Daniel, for sacrificing the last eight years of your lives so I could do this. I love you all!
Thank you Juan for being my sounding board and rock throughout my educational career, I could not have made it here today w/out your love and support! Thank you also to my family & friends for your support and for being my cheerleaders! Lastly, thank you Dr. Summers for all your guidance and faith!
I’m forever grateful for the people and places that have led me here. I would not be able to celebrate this accomplishment without the support of my wonderful family and especially my grandparents who have helped me so much, as well as my parents and my partner who’ve always been there for me.
I wish to thank everyone who made my journey a success. Those at the frontline and those in the backscene, staff and faculty of the College of Ed. Dr. Regina, Dr. Mohr, Dr. Phil Silvers, My Family. Above all, God who started this journey. Thank you All God Bless you
Askwali/Thank you to my family and friends who have support me along this journey. To my children, you are the heart and purpose behind everything I do. WE did this!
“Because love is an act of courage, not of fear, love is a commitment to others. No matter where the oppressed are found, the act of love is commitment to their cause--the cause of liberation.” ― Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed
My journey was my own, the path was often tough, but here I am, a graduate. Proud and accomplished.
To all who have paved the path to make this possible - I have done this with you. My life is a culmination of everyone who has seen me, invested in me, and shown me the way. Thank you for all you give.
Love and appreciation to my family, friends and colleagues. Your encouragement and support mean the world to me. THANK YOU!
Starting graduate school in your late 30s is no joke! Thank you to my friends & colleagues who supported me like they were my family & to my family, especially my brother, Daniel, my dog-child Mowgli, and my Mommasita, who continue to inspire my personal and professional growth. Love y'all!
Teaching is fun. 5 Stars!
Thank you to friends and fellow graduates for encouraging each other to keep going, mentors for guiding me forward, my loved ones for always believing in me, and, importantly, my students for all that you've taught me. Being your teacher is such a gift, and I am so honored that this is my path.
I want to express my deepest gratitude to my husband, family, mentors, and friends. Your unwavering support, encouragement, and belief in me made this journey possible. I am forever grateful for your guidance and love. ¡Lo logré!
“The finest thing under the sun and moon is the human soul. I marvel at the small miracles of kindness that pass between humans, I marvel at the growth of conscience, at the persistence of reason in the face of all superstition or despair. I marvel at human endurance.” ― Anne Rice, Pandora
Thank you to my family, friends and boyfriend Nate for pushing me through this.
To my amazing wife, Stacey Singer, thank you for your love, patience, and support—you make every day better. To my sweet, silly daughters, Ellie, Maddie, and Molly, you make life an adventure. And to my parents, Steve and Shelley Singer, your guidance has shaped my journey. I am forever grateful!
@ Lakota, thank you for all your love and support through all this! <3
“Earning my Master’s in Secondary Education has reinforced a powerful truth-education is infinite. Our personal growth is a lifelong journey! I am deeply grateful to my HCAT Master’s Grad familia, C.E. Rose Middle School students, and my family for their support, encouragement and inspiration!”
Thank you to my Siletz Tribal Community, my family (my parents, Thomas and Marlene Stuart; my children, Nayson Tooya Stuart and Kwestaani Chuski Stuart; my brothers, Thomas and Timothy; my sisters-in-law, Cher Stuart and Laticia Stubbs; and my fiancé, Adam Whiterock), Creator, and my committee.
To my husband, family, and mentors—thank you for walking with me. To the girl I used to be—we did it. And to my dogs —your quiet companionship and unconditional love were my peace through it all.
To my amazing family & friends: Couldn't have done this without your love and support! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
To Merissa—your unwavering belief in me has been my strength through this journey. To my parents—Dad, your wisdom guided me more than you know. Mom, your resilience taught me to stay strong. And to my younger self—who dared to dream big, work hard, and never gave up.
First of all, a HUGE thank you to my wife for supporting me through this with copious amounts of love and care. Thank you to my family for celebrating me today, and to my dad, you're not here on earth but I know you're cheering me on from the stars. I may be the first, but I won't be the last.
To the countless Dreamers across the U.S. who continue to fight for their right to exist despite oppressive systems, you are not in the shadows. You are seen, appreciated, and loved. In this sky of darkness, your light will prevail!
Thank you Naya and Mom for supporting me in my crash outs! I love you!
I want to thank my parents, teachers, and fellow cohort members for their support. I'd also like to thank the Lord Jesus for blessing me with this opportunity and supporting me the whole way. May He bless our work as teachers to help our students grow and feel loved.
So much gratitude for all my friends and family that supported through this degree!! Love you all so much!!
A huge THANK YOU to my amazing husband Adam for your continuous love, encouragement, and support in taking care of Mia and Lucas as I accomplished this dream. To my parents and family in Virginia and Alabama, your unwavering support and love made this possible. I am forever grateful!
Endless gratitude to my family, whose love and support carried me here; to my wise and kind cohort, who made this journey unforgettable; and to my partner, who stayed up late discussing lesson plans and grading, always by my side. I can't wait to share this knowledge and inspire my future students!
Thank you family and friends. And to my beloved and beautiful Brandon, this is for you. Your love for children, your drive to make the lives of others better, your memory, and your ultimate love of life will continue to inspire me and all the others you left behind. I love you, my sweet, sweet boy.
