Written by Dr. Pope Ladies, let your voice be heard in this election. This is not the time to sit on the sidelines. We have too much at stake. We must participate in this historic election. Sisters if you want a change in your community, your government, and your socioeconomic status, we must vote. I…
Category: Personal Reflection
Anniversary
A year ago today, my Ph.D in General Psychology was conferred by Capella University. I am celebrating with a little fun.
Tech in My Classroom
by Sheila Pope, PhD This month, I was determined to introduce my students to various apps. They have worked so hard on STAAR and they needed a break. Well, I needed one too! Using technology is relaxing to me. I decided I wanted my students to go outside and enjoy Worthing’s beautiful landscape. Believe it…
I am Capella University’s January Star of the Month!
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A New Challenge by Sheila Pope, Ph.D
After years of struggle, I finally finished my doctorate degree. In the photo, I am standing in front of tiny pieces of paper that represent huge chunks of my life. I am standing in front of teaching certificates, state licenses and four degrees that I have willingly sacrificed my love life, happy hours with the…
Searching for Someone New: Joining the Online Dating World by Sheila Pope
I finally did it; I finally went on a couple of dating websites. For a couple of years, I have said to friends I was going to go on one when I thought I was ready to date. I am ready to date, but my opportunities have been limited. I am a workaholic, single mother…
Wiped Out by Sheila Pope
I have been quiet for a couple of months. I finished my draft of chapters 3-5 of my dissertation. They almost finished me too! I started July with tons of energy and hope. I stopped any activities that would distract me from completing my goal of submitting my chapters by August 15, 2014. I stopped posting…
My Writing Process Blog Tour by Sheila Pope
My Writing Process Blog Tour I’ve been invited to join the #mywritingprocess blog tour by Dr. Allana Todman-Da Graca, the author of Tomorrow Can’t Wait and Temple: Self Discovery Through Truth. I met Dr. Todman-Da Graca as a PhD candidate at Capella University. Today, Dr. Todman-Da Graca is an artist and a professor. My instructions are to answer…
Capella Sisters Finishing Their Journey by Sheila Pope
I met Deirdre through Capella University. We met in Dallas, Tx during a colloquia. We bonded instantly. Dee is attractive, ambitious, a leader, smart, funny, and determined to obtain her PhD. We share the same characteristics and determination. We met almost six years ago. Along the way, I became seriously ill, divorced, and ran out…
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