Similar to Juliana, I too am an instructor but I am also a doctoral student. I know what it's like to sit in a course and try to stay focused, or feel as though I'm one in a thousand and my input doesn't really matter. The personal touches to edcucation are crucial. Every student comes to us with different experiences and learning styles. Being an instructor means I have to invest in each of those students. Retention is crucial for the success of the school as well as sucess of our community.
