As a woman and a single mother who has confronted homelessness and poverty, I am committed to reforming public education, troubled and homeless teens, unwed mothers and children of the system. I have a particular interest in improving the accessibility of schooling to homeless individuals, single mothers, and disadvantaged women of color. As a result of my own experiences, I am familiar with the despair and frustration endemic to individuals struggling to survive. I am …showed first 75 words of 550 total…

…showed last 75 words of 550 total…patience of the faculty and the talent of the students makes Texas A&M a singular choice for my doctoral degree. My long-term goal is to use my past experience and Texas A&M training to help make education accessible to all, particularly the underprivileged. Whether I am working in the public or private sector, I look forward to addressing the nation's urgent need to educate its citizens efficiently and comprehensively