I passed my Doctoral Dissertation Defense "Foster Youth Mentorship Programs in Higher Education" on Monday November 29, 2021! It was such an amazing experience to be able to practice my defense at Toastmasters Clubs, receive supportive feedback, and questions to help me prepare.
What was even more amazing is that Toastmasters members actually attended my defense as well. We gathered on ZOOM and had about 30 people in the "audience".
I shared four stories from my autoethnographic chapter 2. My dissertation committee went into a "Breakout Room" to discuss if I passed. When they came back each asked me a question and offered more feedback. I was able to answer their questions. Then Dr. Aubry Threlkeld announced - "pending edits" I am officially Dr. Sherri Raftery.
There are soooo many people to thank and I will post them SOON! What a labor of love writing this important subject about this important population!
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