{"id":25455,"date":"2024-06-24T11:30:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T18:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/?page_id=25455"},"modified":"2026-06-23T10:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T17:24:25","slug":"meet-med-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/graduate\/meet-med-students","title":{"rendered":"Meet our M.Ed. Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you curious what it\u2019s like to be a part of the M.Ed. program at UW Bothell? We asked a few of our amazing students from our four concentrations to give us insight into their experience, their goals for their master&#8217;s degree, and advice for potential incoming students like you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-2-font-size\">Critical Educational Change and Leadership (CECL)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-3-font-size\">Janelle Tuble, M.Ed. &#8211; CECL\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>What about our program made you decide to pursue a Master of Education at UW Bothell?<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>What concentration are you focused on for your M.Ed.?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The M.Ed. program at UW Bothell caught my eye because of the Critical Educational Change and Leadership concentration, which I am currently focusing on. The classes that this program offers align with what I want to focus on which is dedicating my time as an agent of change to work against inequity in all aspects of the education system.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"253\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-at-4.01.01-PM-edited.png\" alt=\"Janelle Tuble\" class=\"wp-image-25785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-at-4.01.01-PM-edited.png 253w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-at-4.01.01-PM-edited-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-at-4.01.01-PM-edited-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What did you plan on doing\/how do you plan on using your degree with your M.Ed. or post-graduation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Initially, I aspired to become a school counselor and work within schools. However, after gaining extensive classroom experience and acquiring knowledge in my classes, I now aspire to obtain my teaching certification. My goal is to persist in creating a positive impact in classrooms and with students. I aim to incorporate the pedagogical strategies and insights gained from my coursework into classroom practice. I enjoy working in classrooms and creating relationships with students, so I have been looking at getting my teacher certification.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is your favorite part about this program?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>My favorite part about this program is getting to know the cohort through our projects and discussions. The people I am surrounded by are filled with love and support and the professors are OUTSTANDING! They try their best to support all their students and I always feel supported by them.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s one piece of advice you\u2019d give incoming M.Ed. students?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Prioritize self-care and make time for activities that bring joy!<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-3-font-size\">Brandon Washington, M.Ed. &#8211; CECL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>What about our program made you decide to pursue a Master of Education at UW Bothell? What concentration are you focused on for your M.Ed.?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I was drawn to this program M.Ed. (Critical Educational Change and Leadership) because of the intriguing curriculum it presented. It was a blend of educational leadership practices rooted in a social justice framework. The content coupled with the amazing faculty members in this program inspired me to apply, and I\u2019m tremendously thankful that I made that decision.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-at-4.04.56-PM.png\" alt=\"Brandon Washington\" class=\"wp-image-25457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-at-4.04.56-PM.png 388w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-at-4.04.56-PM-287x300.png 287w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What did you plan on doing\/how do you plan on using your degree with your M.Ed. or post-graduation?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I\u2019m already applying my learning into my career! I serve as the Associate Director of Philanthropy at UW Bothell. My work is centered around connecting resources to impact in support of our campus. Through this program, I have reinforced critical lenses that help me navigate the challenging<\/em> <em>landscape of higher education. This program has amplified my leadership skill sets and frameworks and allowed me to implement critical lenses as I reflect on my work.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is your favorite part about this program?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>My favorite part on this program so far has absolutely been the community cohort model. We have really built a strong learning community comprised of both students and instructors. We have created space of critical pedagogy and share leadership to take place. These spaces have served as containers for constructive dialogue and community learning.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s one piece of advice you\u2019d give incoming M.Ed. students?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>One piece of advice I would offer incoming students is getting to know your faculty. I think this is an outstanding group of educators who are accessible and thoughtful. I would encourage folx to take time in connecting and do informational interviews to better understand not only the curriculum they are embarking on, but also the faculty who will lead you through it.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-3-font-size\">Andrea Schwandt, M.Ed. &#8211; CECL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>What about our program made you decide to pursue a Master of Education at UW Bothell?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Coming from an undergraduate university that was on the medium side with a small class size, I was really looking for that same thing with my graduate degree. I find that when there is a smaller class size, you are able to make better connections with professors and your classmates!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What did you plan on doing\/how do you plan on using your degree with your M.Ed. or post-graduation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-at-4.09.15-PM-edited.png\" alt=\"Andrea Schwandt\" class=\"wp-image-25784\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Right now, I work at Student Engagement &amp; Activities to supervise Social Justice &amp; Civic Education. For the next year or so, I will be working within Student Engagement &amp; Activities, but as a club council co-advisor.<\/em> <em>With this role,<\/em> <em>I will be implementing and changing policy for clubs on campus. I will take what I have learned in the CECL program and make sure there is equality and inclusion for the students on campus. Along with this, I will be applying to PhD programs to continue my education<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is your favorite part about this program?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>My favorite part about the program is the sense of connection between professor and student. There is never a time I didn\u2019t feel supported or heard.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cohort community learning: Knowing that everybody in the room supports one another. In a world where so many different things are happening, it\u2019s nice to come to a place where we\u2019re all striving for the same goal.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s one piece of advice you\u2019d give incoming M.Ed. students?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read the recommended readings, be as involved as you can, create friendships with your cohort, and always keep dreaming of something greater for the world of education.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-3-font-size\">Antonia Dorn, M.Ed. &#8211; CECL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>What about our program made you decide to pursue a Master of Education at UW Bothell?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I took time off from school after I finished undergrad, working full-time and UW and a few part time jobs to find enough stability that I could perhaps find myself. I was looking on and off for a program that had elements of social justice and culture preservation focuses but cost and timing were the most important factors I had to consider. I floated more policy\/administrative focused programs. Over the years of learning more about my own interests and passions, and after<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"304\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-at-4.13.18-PM-edited.png\" alt=\"Antonia Dorn\" class=\"wp-image-25786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-at-4.13.18-PM-edited.png 304w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-at-4.13.18-PM-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-at-4.13.18-PM-edited-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-06-21-at-4.13.18-PM-edited-125x125.png 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>informational <em>interviews and research on different programs, I found this program in passing conversation and it felt like a calling.<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Knowing I could learn more about inequity in our education system and white supremacy&#8217;s impacts on all the structures we live in, I realized  this opened a pathway for me to add to my knowledge bank and toolkit for how to invest in preserving culture and uplifting minoritized voices and communities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What concentration are you focused on for your M.Ed.? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Critical Educational Change and Leadership (CECL)&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What did you plan on doing\/how do you plan on using your degree with your M.Ed. or post-graduation?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I have already accepted a new role in DEI work as the Manager of Inclusive Excellence Programs in the College of Engineering, Office of Inclusive Excellence at UW Seattle. Long-term, I feel excited about continuing to learn by engaging in dialogue and in books. I\u2019m excited about finding more opportunities to be involved with my community with this better understanding of how to see and process the world around me.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is your favorite part about this program?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The professors are my favorite part of this program. They create such a different classroom than I have ever experienced and inspire me to show up, dig deep into texts and thoughts, and challenge myself every day. They make school not feel like traditional \u201cschool\u201d and so much more a privilege and opportunity to connect with others and our communities. The texts the professors have assigned are visionary, thought-provoking, honest, challenging, and just wonderful overall.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is one piece of advice you\u2019d give incoming M.Ed. students?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>One piece of advice I would give incoming M.Ed. students would be to try your best to stay present. It can be easy to get lost in the flow of things or overwhelmed learning about all the inequity, white supremacy, and neoliberalism dominating our systems. The connections you make with others and between texts and lived experiences, the healing both alone and with others, can be stronger than the negative if you let it. You will be able to take so much more from this experience than you might expect.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0\">English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-3-font-size\">Ryan Forrester, M.Ed. &#8211; ESOL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>What made you decide to pursue our M.Ed. program?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I wanted to continue developing my craft as a teacher,&nbsp;and I had a great experience in the post-bac teaching certification at UWB so I&nbsp;felt it would be a good&nbsp;fit for me.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do you plan on using your degree\/how do you believe it helps you in your career? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I&#8217;m hoping to find full-time work as a classroom teacher, and I believe this degree will help me grow into the best<\/em> <em>teacher I can become.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Ryan-Forrester-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Ryan Forrester\" class=\"wp-image-26755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Ryan-Forrester-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Ryan-Forrester-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Ryan-Forrester-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Ryan-Forrester-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is your favorite part about the program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I have had a great experience working with the faculty; they have been incredibly&nbsp;supportive, and I feel that I&#8217;m collaborating with them to reach my educational&nbsp;goals.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What advice do you have for incoming students?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get out of this program what you put into it, so come prepared to fully engage in the process of professional development and personal growth and you&#8217;ll be amazed to see what you are capable of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership Development for Educators (LEDE)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-3-font-size\">Stephanie Layson, M.Ed. &#8211; LEDE\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>What made you decide to pursue our LEDE program?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I chose LEDE because it centers instructional leadership and educational justice, which is exactly the kind of leadership I believe in. I wanted a program that pushes me to lead change, not just manage systems in the school setting.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>How are you using your degree now\/how will it help you in your current career?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I\u2019m using it every day through coaching teachers, building systems for strong instruction, and creating more inclusive, high-expectation classrooms. It\u2019s sharpened how I lead <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1059\" height=\"1059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Stephanie-Layson-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Stephanie Layson\" class=\"wp-image-26757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Stephanie-Layson-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited.jpg 1059w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Stephanie-Layson-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Stephanie-Layson-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Stephanie-Layson-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Stephanie-Layson-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Stephanie-Layson-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Stephanie-Layson-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/06\/Stephanie-Layson-LEDE-M.Ed_-edited-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1059px) 100vw, 1059px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>adults and advocate for students in the building I work in.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is your favorite part of the program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Learning alongside other educators, which leads to having real time to practice, swap ideas across different school systems, and build connections that I can lean on in my leadership journey in the future.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What advice do you have for incoming students?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Protect your time and stay organized! This work is real and it\u2019s a lot, but so worth it. Give yourself space to reflect, ask questions, and actually apply what you\u2019re learning. That\u2019s where the growth happens.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-3-font-size\">Aaron Oakley, M.Ed. &#8211; LEDE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>What made you decide to pursue LEDE?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Honestly, I knew I didn\u2019t just want to move into administration, I wanted to be prepared to lead well. As someone who grew up in the Deep South and came through the Call Me MISTER program, equity has always been personal for me. LEDE stood out because it wasn\u2019t just about management. It was about justice, reflection, and leading schools in ways that actually center kids and community. 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It\u2019s helping me move from supporting individual students to thinking about systems and how they impact every student.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What was your favorite part of the program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The cohort. The conversations. The realness. We talk about hard things, bias, power, identity, and we don\u2019t shy away from it. I\u2019ve grown just as much personally as I have professionally.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What advice do you have for incoming students?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Be open. The program will stretch you. Don\u2019t rush through it,&nbsp;use your internship as a space to try things, reflect, and grow. 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