“I don’t have anything against online classes because there were 2 courses in Bowie that I had to take online but I guess I still consider myself an old-school girl. I learn more through live and personal interaction.” Of course, nothing is without its challenges, and Annel knew this on the get-go. When she decided to start her postgraduate studies, there was no available cohort in PGCPS. Given that, she had to pay her own way knowing that it definitely won’t be cheap. She didn’t drive yet at the time so her husband and son would wait for her in the parking lot every time she had a class, from summer all the way to spring. The support was full and unconditional.
So when she received her diploma last 21 May, she was extremely happy and excited. “I was nervous and at the same time I was very proud of myself because after almost 12 months of balancing my work and studies, finally, I got my MA. For me, it’s one of my biggest accomplishments considering I was not able to miss any school days and activities and got a GPA of 4.0 in my MA studies.”
Now that she is done with her degree, she strongly believes that she will be a more effective and competent teacher in class and hopefully serve as a Reading Specialist in her school one day.
When asked if she could impart any wisdom to her fellow Arrowhead teachers who would like to go on the same road as she, this is what she had to say, “it will be a tough journey but if you want to accomplish something, you have to start doing something. There will be challenges and sacrifices along the way, but keep in mind that these are always part of the journey to success. As my Education 706 professor would always say, everything will be OK.
With all the achievements and blessings that have so far gone Annel’s way, it is safe to say that things have been more than okay for her and her family. Congratulations on a job well done!
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