It is a nationally ranked program that can provide the highest quality of education, along with in-state tuition costs and evening coursework so that the opportunity to continue work experience while completing the doctorate remains an attainable possibility. In addition, the ELPA mission statement deeply resonates with my professional philosophy. I too, greatly desire to “cultivate equity and educational opportunity in a diverse and changing world.” Particularly in a state with one of the largest disparities in achievement between black and white students in the nation, my research and collaboration could have direct and far reaching implications and …show more content…
Several ELPA faculty have similar research and interests in these topics as well, most notably Dr. Rachelle Winkle-Wagner, Dr. John Diamond, and Dr. Xueli Wang. I welcome the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with these named faculty or others, as