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Toni Zetzsche Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education — Leadership in Educational Administration Capella University As I sit here and think about what education means to me my head becomes filled with so many stories about how much education and working in education has enriched my life. I wish I could...

Michael Duran Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business — Project Management Capella University After several phone interviews, 3 personal interview visits with a total of 6 different members of Management, I was gaining confidence each day that I would be awarded the job I wanted more than any other in my...

Monique Bostic Master of Science (MS) in Human Services — School Counseling Capella University I have the faith of a mustard seed and this contest is only proof! Project working mom is the answer to my prayers. And let me just tell you I am sitting here at 11:41 PM at night just shaking my head, because...

Shirley Jackson Master of Science (MS) in Education — Leadership in Educational Administration (For Licensed K-12 Teachers) Capella University My name is Shirley Jean Jackson and I am so very interested in becoming one of the lucky winners of the working moms and dads scholarships for several reasons...

Adriene Active Master of Science (MS) in Psychology — Evaluation, Research, and Measurement Capella University My goal is to obtain a Master's in Psychology with a specialized interest in Research, Evaluation and Measurement. Through my research of possible colleges, Capella University is the only...

Lisa Seel Doctor of Education (EdD) — Educational Leadership and Management Capella University I find myself at a crossroads that I never dreamed that I would be experiencing. I did what I was told would bring me success and financial security. I left a rural steel and coal-mining town in Western Pennsylvania...

Sarah Pierson Master of Science (MS) in Public Health — Management and Policy Capella University "Sarah, you are going to have to finance your own education." I can still see my father's face. The sadness in his eyes as the disappointment washed over my face. That I had forgotten such a...

Stacey Owens Howard Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education — K-12 Studies in Education Capella University My name is Stacey Owens Howard and I am a first generational college graduate. Now I start with that very important statement because according to statistics the odds of me completing college were...

Lisa Johnson Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing Capella University I've been a mother half my life. For many to say that, it is not so shocking, or amazing, if you will. At this point in my life — age 33 — however, it is surreal. I've had children since I was a child. While I...

Sandra Nuñez Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services — Management of Nonprofit Agencies Capella University I am a forty-eight-year-old Mexican-American woman, mother of two, grandmother of two adorable grandchildren, and wife of thirty-one years, to my high school sweetheart. I consider being raised...