@Jess

Yes, I agree that these things are not supposed to be easy. With personalities and agendas and egos and the profession (not to mention personalities, publishing, and cut-throat competition for the few under-paid jobs out there), and sometimes I wonder why people do this stuff at all!

Sounds like it must have been a challenge at times, especially when it is new material in a new program.

Tell me, what made you want to pursue doctoral studies at all?

It may not help my cause (as I have both many and none at all, depending on the time of day), but it will be interesting to read. Before I started work in non-profits and other large organizations, I taught for 10 years in the Catholic schools in NYC, so will be interesting to read your work given my experiences . . .

Jeffrey