蕾妮·道森，10岁，23岁 chose to study at Shenandoah because many of her colleagues shared with her the wonderful experiences they had at the university. During her time at Shenandoah, 道森 is reminded of her incredible experiences with multiple professors.
“Dr. Shiffman 安静的人, powerful force that talked me off the ‘proverbial ledge’ when I was frustrated with a class,道森说。. “She was and continues to be the true definition of an advisor and thoughtful teacher who has high expectations, but makes certain you are prepared for the challenge.”
Shenandoah professors, including former Assistant Professor of Education Larry W. Brooks; Associate Professor of Quantitative Methods 莎拉丹尼尔, Ph.D.; former Associate Professor of Education Diane DeMott Painter; and Professor of Research, 组织 & 领导的研究 约翰R. 戈斯,三世, Ph.D. not only helped guide 道森 through her Shenandoah experience, but also encouraged her to think outside the box.
道森 is the assistant director of CTE, 计算机科学, and Community Connections for Loudoun County Public Schools. Before this position, she was the principal of 布兰布尔顿中学 in Ashburn, Virginia, which is the 16th middle school to open in Loudoun County. 道森 found it to be tremendously rewarding to help open the school.
“I would say that the first day of school at 布兰布尔顿中学, where the entire staff flanked the entrance of our building and cheered, danced and gave high-fives to every student who walked through our doors, was the epitome of my dream realized,道森说。. “Creating the climate of each student knowing their value was there before my eyes and it was one of my proudest moments.”
However, 道森 continues to dream bigger. “My ultimate goal in education is to be a part of a university faculty. My hope is that I can be to others what they have been to me,” explained
道森. She received her Master of Education degree in educational leadership at 澳门线上赌博平台大学 in 2010 and her Education Specialist in Educational 领导 degree in 2023.
道森 attributes the success in her career to Shenandoah’s wonderful community and faculty, as well as the university’s commitment to nurturing leadership qualities in all students.
The impact that they have had on shaping me, preparing me and nurturing me into to a school leader has not only benefited me as a professional, but also my entire school community. 完整性, 毅力, 努力工作, thoughtful and purposeful decision-making are a few of the lessons I learned as a graduate student at 澳门线上赌博平台大学.”
And, Shenandoah is more than “just books” to 道森. “澳门线上赌博平台大学 is not just any university. It is a place that nurtures learning, cultivates future leaders, 激发卓越, and welcomes every human being with open arms,道森说。.
道森’s advice to students is: “Learn everything you can, reflect on your experience, 做一个批判性的思考者, seek opportunities to meet others in your profession, 分享你的澳门网上赌博平台, be present in every moment and be kind.”