What if I Taught a College Class?
Get a Doctorate? “Mrs. McDonell, have you ever thought about getting your doctorate?” As a few of my 11th grade girls looked up, I paused thought for a few moments and then said, “Not really- I am not sure it would make much of a difference and I am nearing the end of my career as a teacher- and I do not know about all the schooling.” But, “You could do it… and that would be so cool. Dr. McDonell. Imagine that!” I have to admit, I have never really thought about getting my doctorate. But, having a group of young women tell me that I could pursue a doctorate; never once hesitating or asking how I would manage it with my kids, job, household duties and other responsibilities was pretty incredible. The more I thought about it, the more I liked the idea of it! I checked into a few programs and realized that there are two schools that have a doctorate program in English or the arts that could allow me to teach at the college level. I shared my new thoughts on continuing my educati