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What does it truly mean to invest in yourself through graduate education? Dr. Patriann Smith's remarkable journey from Caribbean teacher to academic leader offers a compelling answer to this question.

For educators contemplating graduate education, Dr. Smith offers a profound perspective shift. Rather than focusing primarily on logistical challenges like financing or scheduling, she encourages potential students to ask themselves: "Do you think you are deserving of the opportunity to allow yourself to unfold into the person that you were meant to be?" This framing transforms graduate education from a series of obstacles to overcome into a gift you give yourself—the gift of possibility and becoming.

USF's online master's degree in Reading Education was created for educators who are passionate about improving literacy outcomes in varied learning environments. If you feel inspired by our talk today, RSVP for the free, online information session taking place this Thursday, Sept. 18 at 4:30 p.m. ET: https://hubs.li/Q03J88pT0

USF’s fully online MA in Reading Education offers flexible pacing, innovative curriculum, embedded media literacy, Florida K-12 endorsement eligibility, and guidance from expert faculty connected to local and global literacy communities. Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q03J88bv0

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