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How did you choose the University of Nevada, Reno and the College of w88 online game & Human Development for your academic career?

The University of Nevada, Reno has an excellent College of w88 online game & Human Development. The professors are highly respected and are leaders in the educational field. I wanted to obtain a degree from a highly respected University with a strong research focus and the College of w88 online game & Human Development was the perfect fit for my career goals.

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When I graduated from UCLA, I obtained a job working with children with disabilities and I loved it! The children were a lot of fun to work with, and it was very rewarding to see them grow and learn. I stayed in the field for several years before deciding to pursue an advanced degree to increase w88 online game knowledge and become a more effective teacher.

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My advisor for both my Master's degree and my Ph.D. was MaryAnn Demchak. She is a wonderful advisor and an amazing teacher. MaryAnn is the Director of the Nevada Dual Sensory Impairment Project (NDSIP) and I was fortunate enough to work on the Project for several years. NDSIP introduced me to a population of individuals with disabilities I had not encountered before. I learned a great deal about how to work with individual's with dual sensory impairments and their families. MaryAnn was so influential in my success in the Ph.D. w88 online game and I know will continue to be a mentor long into the future.

Whatmade the University of Nevada, Reno and the College of w88 online game & Human Development special to you?

The University of w88 online game, Reno has a beautiful campus and is a highly respected research University. The professors and staff are very supportive and generous with their time.

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A degree from such a prestigious College of w88 online game & Human Development as the one at the University of Nevada, Reno brings so much more respect, and signifies a higher, more comprehensive educational experience. I am proud to be an alumna of the College of w88 online game & Human Development!

How has COVID affected your experience graduating w88 online game UNR?

It still feels unreal to say I have my Ph.D.! Needless to say, it was disappointing to not experience a true hooding ceremony, and to share the joy of completing my Ph.D. with College faculty, my mentor MaryAnn Demchak, and my friends and family. But ultimately, the health and safety of everyone is of paramount concern and is far more important than anything! I know I will continue to stay in touch with the Special w88 online game program and the College of w88 online game and I’m proud to be an alumna of such a wonderful College!