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I was so happy to be able to walk across the stage to receive my Master's degree hood. JJ unfortunately woke up sick in the early morning, so Mom generously offered to stay home with him so Nick could attend with me. Dad came too and got a whole video of the moment, which I was thankful to be able to share with more of the family.







With my friend Allison before the ceremony. We helped each other get through our classes!



I could not have done this whole life change without the support and never ending patience of my family. Nick has been my rock. Both sets of parents have given us so much in terms of time, emotional support, and FOOD.
2014 has been a very hard year with the transitions between student teaching, a summer not working but finishing my Masters, and then finally starting my first teaching job. The work load has been incredible and very stressful. But I know that it will all pay off in the end.