鈥淓verything that we did in both the master鈥檚 and the doctorate program was authentic and connected to our schools, our districts. We didn't have to dream up some idealistic hypothetical school. We were doing real work, and it was relevant work.鈥
鈥淚 looked to UL Lafayette, and it just so happened that they were starting this online program. I knew I wanted to be more help to other teachers, and this program would give me the best of both worlds. I could still be with my students, but all the practices I was putting in place, I could also share with my peers.鈥
鈥淭here were a couple times when something was due at 11:59, and I was turning it in at 11:55, because I had a lot going on. Sometimes we get busy, so I鈥檇 advise students to plan ahead so that you don鈥檛 get behind. Even if you have to do 20 minutes here and 20 minutes there, just do it in advance so you鈥檙e not late with your assignments.鈥
