02/16/2023
Yesterday was a big day!!! 4.5 years ago, I started my doctoral program in organizational leadership with an emphasis in special education at Grand Canyon University. This program and the dissertation process challenged me in ways I never expected, taught me about research and data, introduced me to some amazing people, and opened some really fun doors for me.
I am so very excited to announce that my doctoral journey is officially complete as the Dean signed my dissertation yesterday afternoon. This means that I am officially Dr. Danielle Reed!! 😱 It took 4+ crazy hard and exhausting years, but I really did it!!! I don’t have that never-ending cloud of “to-do” items hanging over my head… strange feeling!
Thank you to everyone who supported/encouraged me, dealt with a computer being permanently attached to me for 4+ years, and loved me through this process. Particularly, of course, my fiancée, who has had to share me with my dissertation for our entire relationship. Time to celebrate!