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The doctorate degree has allowed me to become a Superintendent of Schools in three districts that partner with WCSU.   &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/05\/23\/success-story-patricia-consentino\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-item-id=\"3126\" data-envira-retina=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/patricia_1.jpg\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/patricia_1-75x50_c.jpg\" data-title=\"Dr. Patricia Cosentino\" data-envirabox='3112' itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/patricia_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-1   \" height=\"300\" id=\"envira-gallery-image-3126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/patricia_1.jpg, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/patricia_1.jpg 2x\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Dr. Patricia Cosentino\" width=\"300\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Dissertation: &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/westcollections.wcsu.edu\/handle\/20.500.12945\/116&quot;&gt;The Kindergarten Buddy Program and Its Effect on Reading Achievement for At-Risk Kindergarten Students&lt;\/a&gt;  I received my Doctorate in Instructional Leadership from Western Connecticut State University in 2008. The five years in the program were challenging, but very rewarding.   As a member of Cohort One, the Alpha Cohort, I have made lifelong friends and colleagues. The doctorate degree has allowed me to become a Superintendent of Schools in three districts that partner with WCSU.   &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/05\/23\/success-story-patricia-consentino\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"3112\" data-envira-index=\"0\" data-envira-item-id=\"3126\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/patricia_1.jpg\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/patricia_1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/patricia_1.jpg 2x\" data-title=\"Dr. Patricia Cosentino\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  data-envirabox=\"3112\" \/><\/a><div class=\"envira-gallery-captioned-data envira-gallery-captioned-data-subtle\"><span class='envira-title envira-gallery-captioned-text title-3126'>Dr. Patricia Cosentino<\/span><span class='envira-caption envira-gallery-captioned-text caption-3126'>Dissertation: <a href=\"https:\/\/westcollections.wcsu.edu\/handle\/20.500.12945\/116\">The Kindergarten Buddy Program and Its Effect on Reading Achievement for At-Risk Kindergarten Students<\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\nI received my Doctorate in Instructional Leadership from Western Connecticut State University in 2008. The five years in the program were challenging, but very rewarding. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nAs a member of Cohort One, the Alpha Cohort, I have made lifelong friends and colleagues. The doctorate degree has allowed me to become a Superintendent of Schools in three districts that partner with WCSU. <br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/05\/23\/success-story-patricia-consentino\/\">Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-3369\" class=\"envira-gallery-item envira-gallery-item-2 enviratope-item\" style=\"padding-left: 8px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 8px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a class=\"envira-gallery-3112 envira-gallery-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/03\/natalie_ikonn-e1710769748366.jpg\" title=\"Natalie Ikonn\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I consider WCSU my alma mater; it holds a special place in my heart. As a recent MBA graduate from WCSU, I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of learning during my years there, which influenced my decision to become a doctoral student in Instructional leadership.  Being a part of the EdD in Instructional Leadership cohort has been a profound chapter in my life and significantly shaped my professional and personal development.  &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2024\/03\/18\/success-story-natalie-ikonn\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-item-id=\"3369\" data-envira-retina=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/03\/natalie_ikonn-e1710769748366.jpg\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/03\/natalie_ikonn-e1710769581198-75x50_c.jpg\" data-title=\"Natalie Ikonn\" data-envirabox='3112' itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/03\/natalie_ikonn-e1710769748366.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-2   \" height=\"300\" id=\"envira-gallery-image-3369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/03\/natalie_ikonn-e1710769748366.jpg, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/03\/natalie_ikonn-e1710769748366.jpg 2x\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Natalie Ikonn\" width=\"300\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I consider WCSU my alma mater; it holds a special place in my heart. As a recent MBA graduate from WCSU, I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of learning during my years there, which influenced my decision to become a doctoral student in Instructional leadership.  Being a part of the EdD in Instructional Leadership cohort has been a profound chapter in my life and significantly shaped my professional and personal development.  &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2024\/03\/18\/success-story-natalie-ikonn\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"3112\" data-envira-index=\"1\" data-envira-item-id=\"3369\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/03\/natalie_ikonn-e1710769748366.jpg\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/03\/natalie_ikonn-e1710769748366.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/03\/natalie_ikonn-e1710769748366.jpg 2x\" data-title=\"Natalie Ikonn\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  data-envirabox=\"3112\" \/><\/a><div class=\"envira-gallery-captioned-data envira-gallery-captioned-data-subtle\"><span class='envira-title envira-gallery-captioned-text title-3369'>Natalie Ikonn<\/span><span class='envira-caption envira-gallery-captioned-text caption-3369'>I consider WCSU my alma mater; it holds a special place in my heart. As a recent MBA graduate from WCSU, I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of learning during my years there, which influenced my decision to become a doctoral student in Instructional leadership.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nBeing a part of the EdD in Instructional Leadership cohort has been a profound chapter in my life and significantly shaped my professional and personal development.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2024\/03\/18\/success-story-natalie-ikonn\/\">Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-3194\" class=\"envira-gallery-item envira-gallery-item-3 enviratope-item\" style=\"padding-left: 8px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 8px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a class=\"envira-gallery-3112 envira-gallery-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/06\/britany-kuslis.jpg\" title=\"Dr. Britany Kuslis\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Dissertation: &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/westcollections.wcsu.edu\/items\/cb97ccc2-33b2-4f87-a068-7ab5d3432860&quot;&gt;Teacher Perceptions of Principal Support and Teacher Self-Efficacy&lt;\/a&gt;  The EdD program had a tremendous impact on me professionally and personally.   Through the doctoral program I developed a mentor relationship with my advisor who provided me with direct instruction, and support that was consistent, extensive, and ingrained in the structure of the coursework.   &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/06\/15\/success-story-britany-kuslis\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-item-id=\"3194\" data-envira-retina=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/06\/britany-kuslis.jpg\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/06\/britany-kuslis-75x50_c.jpg\" data-title=\"Dr. Britany Kuslis\" data-envirabox='3112' itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/06\/britany-kuslis.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-3   \" height=\"300\" id=\"envira-gallery-image-3194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/06\/britany-kuslis.jpg, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/06\/britany-kuslis.jpg 2x\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Dr. Britany Kuslis\" width=\"300\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Dissertation: &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/westcollections.wcsu.edu\/items\/cb97ccc2-33b2-4f87-a068-7ab5d3432860&quot;&gt;Teacher Perceptions of Principal Support and Teacher Self-Efficacy&lt;\/a&gt;  The EdD program had a tremendous impact on me professionally and personally.   Through the doctoral program I developed a mentor relationship with my advisor who provided me with direct instruction, and support that was consistent, extensive, and ingrained in the structure of the coursework.   &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/06\/15\/success-story-britany-kuslis\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"3112\" data-envira-index=\"2\" data-envira-item-id=\"3194\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/06\/britany-kuslis.jpg\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/06\/britany-kuslis.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/06\/britany-kuslis.jpg 2x\" data-title=\"Dr. Britany Kuslis\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  data-envirabox=\"3112\" \/><\/a><div class=\"envira-gallery-captioned-data envira-gallery-captioned-data-subtle\"><span class='envira-title envira-gallery-captioned-text title-3194'>Dr. Britany Kuslis<\/span><span class='envira-caption envira-gallery-captioned-text caption-3194'>Dissertation: <a href=\"https:\/\/westcollections.wcsu.edu\/items\/cb97ccc2-33b2-4f87-a068-7ab5d3432860\">Teacher Perceptions of Principal Support and Teacher Self-Efficacy<\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\nThe EdD program had a tremendous impact on me professionally and personally. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nThrough the doctoral program I developed a mentor relationship with my advisor who provided me with direct instruction, and support that was consistent, extensive, and ingrained in the structure of the coursework. <br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/06\/15\/success-story-britany-kuslis\/\">Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-3115\" class=\"envira-gallery-item envira-gallery-item-4 enviratope-item\" style=\"padding-left: 8px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 8px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a class=\"envira-gallery-3112 envira-gallery-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Kelly-Matthew.jpg\" title=\"Matthew Kelly\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I joined Cohort 10 in fall 2022 and was blown away from the sense of community within the cohort and Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership program.   From my fellow cohort members to the professors, everyone has extended a warm welcome and been extremely helpful in getting me acclimated to the program.  &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/05\/23\/success-story-matthew-kelly\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-item-id=\"3115\" data-envira-retina=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Kelly-Matthew.jpg\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Kelly-Matthew-75x50_c.jpg\" data-title=\"Matthew Kelly\" data-envirabox='3112' itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Kelly-Matthew.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-4   \" height=\"300\" id=\"envira-gallery-image-3115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Kelly-Matthew.jpg, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Kelly-Matthew.jpg 2x\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Matthew Kelly\" width=\"300\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I joined Cohort 10 in fall 2022 and was blown away from the sense of community within the cohort and Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership program.   From my fellow cohort members to the professors, everyone has extended a warm welcome and been extremely helpful in getting me acclimated to the program.  &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/05\/23\/success-story-matthew-kelly\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"3112\" data-envira-index=\"3\" data-envira-item-id=\"3115\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Kelly-Matthew.jpg\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Kelly-Matthew.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Kelly-Matthew.jpg 2x\" data-title=\"Matthew Kelly\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  data-envirabox=\"3112\" \/><\/a><div class=\"envira-gallery-captioned-data envira-gallery-captioned-data-subtle\"><span class='envira-title envira-gallery-captioned-text title-3115'>Matthew Kelly<\/span><span class='envira-caption envira-gallery-captioned-text caption-3115'>I joined Cohort 10 in fall 2022 and was blown away from the sense of community within the cohort and Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership program. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nFrom my fellow cohort members to the professors, everyone has extended a warm welcome and been extremely helpful in getting me acclimated to the program.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/05\/23\/success-story-matthew-kelly\/\">Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-3127\" class=\"envira-gallery-item envira-gallery-item-5 enviratope-item\" style=\"padding-left: 8px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 8px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a class=\"envira-gallery-3112 envira-gallery-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/Frank-LaBanca.jpg\" title=\"Dr. Frank LaBanca\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Dissertation: &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/westcollections.wcsu.edu\/handle\/20.500.12945\/144&quot;&gt;Impact of Problem Finding on the Quality of Authentic Open Inquiry Science Research Projects&lt;\/a&gt; Even early in my professional career, I had a strong interest in earning a doctorate degree. Twenty years ago, when I began this journey, it was far less common for practitioners.   When I found out about Western Connecticut State University&#039;s (at the time) new Instructional Leadership program, I knew I had found a perfect match.   &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/05\/23\/success-story-dr-frank-labanca\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-item-id=\"3127\" data-envira-retina=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/Frank-LaBanca.jpg\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/Frank-LaBanca-75x50_c.jpg\" data-title=\"Dr. Frank LaBanca\" data-envirabox='3112' itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/Frank-LaBanca.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-5   \" height=\"300\" id=\"envira-gallery-image-3127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/Frank-LaBanca.jpg, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/Frank-LaBanca.jpg 2x\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Dr. Frank LaBanca\" width=\"300\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Dissertation: &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/westcollections.wcsu.edu\/handle\/20.500.12945\/144&quot;&gt;Impact of Problem Finding on the Quality of Authentic Open Inquiry Science Research Projects&lt;\/a&gt; Even early in my professional career, I had a strong interest in earning a doctorate degree. Twenty years ago, when I began this journey, it was far less common for practitioners.   When I found out about Western Connecticut State University&#039;s (at the time) new Instructional Leadership program, I knew I had found a perfect match.   &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/05\/23\/success-story-dr-frank-labanca\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"3112\" data-envira-index=\"4\" data-envira-item-id=\"3127\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/Frank-LaBanca.jpg\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/Frank-LaBanca.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/Frank-LaBanca.jpg 2x\" data-title=\"Dr. Frank LaBanca\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  data-envirabox=\"3112\" \/><\/a><div class=\"envira-gallery-captioned-data envira-gallery-captioned-data-subtle\"><span class='envira-title envira-gallery-captioned-text title-3127'>Dr. Frank LaBanca<\/span><span class='envira-caption envira-gallery-captioned-text caption-3127'>Dissertation: <a href=\"https:\/\/westcollections.wcsu.edu\/handle\/20.500.12945\/144\">Impact of Problem Finding on the Quality of Authentic Open Inquiry Science Research Projects<\/a><br \/>\nEven early in my professional career, I had a strong interest in earning a doctorate degree. Twenty years ago, when I began this journey, it was far less common for practitioners. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nWhen I found out about Western Connecticut State University's (at the time) new Instructional Leadership program, I knew I had found a perfect match. <br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/05\/23\/success-story-dr-frank-labanca\/\">Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-3356\" class=\"envira-gallery-item envira-gallery-item-6 enviratope-item\" style=\"padding-left: 8px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 8px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a class=\"envira-gallery-3112 envira-gallery-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Laura-Main.jpg\" title=\"Dr. Laura Main\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Dissertation: &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/westcollections.wcsu.edu\/handle\/20.500.12945\/125&quot;&gt;Effect of Style Training on Future Problem Solving Performance&lt;\/a&gt;  The EdD program with its focus on Instructional Leadership supported me in becoming a careful decision-maker. The program afforded me the skills I needed to build a comprehensive academic program which is grounded in research when working as a founding administrator in charter schools in urban settings.  &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2024\/02\/28\/success-story-laura-main\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-item-id=\"3356\" data-envira-retina=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Laura-Main.jpg\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Laura-Main-75x50_c.jpg\" data-title=\"Dr. Laura Main\" data-envirabox='3112' itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Laura-Main.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-6   \" height=\"300\" id=\"envira-gallery-image-3356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Laura-Main.jpg, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Laura-Main.jpg 2x\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Dr. Laura Main\" width=\"300\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Dissertation: &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/westcollections.wcsu.edu\/handle\/20.500.12945\/125&quot;&gt;Effect of Style Training on Future Problem Solving Performance&lt;\/a&gt;  The EdD program with its focus on Instructional Leadership supported me in becoming a careful decision-maker. The program afforded me the skills I needed to build a comprehensive academic program which is grounded in research when working as a founding administrator in charter schools in urban settings.  &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2024\/02\/28\/success-story-laura-main\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"3112\" data-envira-index=\"5\" data-envira-item-id=\"3356\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Laura-Main.jpg\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Laura-Main.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Laura-Main.jpg 2x\" data-title=\"Dr. Laura Main\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  data-envirabox=\"3112\" \/><\/a><div class=\"envira-gallery-captioned-data envira-gallery-captioned-data-subtle\"><span class='envira-title envira-gallery-captioned-text title-3356'>Dr. Laura Main<\/span><span class='envira-caption envira-gallery-captioned-text caption-3356'>Dissertation: <a href=\"https:\/\/westcollections.wcsu.edu\/handle\/20.500.12945\/125\">Effect of Style Training on Future Problem Solving Performance<\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\nThe EdD program with its focus on Instructional Leadership supported me in becoming a careful decision-maker. The program afforded me the skills I needed to build a comprehensive academic program which is grounded in research when working as a founding administrator in charter schools in urban settings.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2024\/02\/28\/success-story-laura-main\/\">Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-3346\" class=\"envira-gallery-item envira-gallery-item-7 enviratope-item\" style=\"padding-left: 8px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 8px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a class=\"envira-gallery-3112 envira-gallery-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Sandra-Pena.jpg\" title=\"Sandra Pe\u00f1a\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;At WCSU, the 092 Certification, to be a school-based administrator, is part of the Instructional Leadership Doctoral Program and after reviewing what it entailed, I happily enrolled in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program. I have been part of this doctoral program since the fall of 2021.   &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2024\/02\/09\/select-success-story-sandra-pena\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-item-id=\"3346\" data-envira-retina=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Sandra-Pena.jpg\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Sandra-Pena-75x50_c.jpg\" data-title=\"Sandra Pe&ntilde;a\" data-envirabox='3112' itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Sandra-Pena.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-7   \" height=\"300\" id=\"envira-gallery-image-3346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Sandra-Pena.jpg, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Sandra-Pena.jpg 2x\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Sandra Pe\u00f1a\" width=\"300\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;At WCSU, the 092 Certification, to be a school-based administrator, is part of the Instructional Leadership Doctoral Program and after reviewing what it entailed, I happily enrolled in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program. I have been part of this doctoral program since the fall of 2021.   &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2024\/02\/09\/select-success-story-sandra-pena\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"3112\" data-envira-index=\"6\" data-envira-item-id=\"3346\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Sandra-Pena.jpg\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Sandra-Pena.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Sandra-Pena.jpg 2x\" data-title=\"Sandra Pe&ntilde;a\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  data-envirabox=\"3112\" \/><\/a><div class=\"envira-gallery-captioned-data envira-gallery-captioned-data-subtle\"><span class='envira-title envira-gallery-captioned-text title-3346'>Sandra Pe\u00f1a<\/span><span class='envira-caption envira-gallery-captioned-text caption-3346'>At WCSU, the 092 Certification, to be a school-based administrator, is part of the Instructional Leadership Doctoral Program and after reviewing what it entailed, I happily enrolled in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program. I have been part of this doctoral program since the fall of 2021. <br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2024\/02\/09\/select-success-story-sandra-pena\/\">Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-3352\" class=\"envira-gallery-item envira-gallery-item-8 enviratope-item\" style=\"padding-left: 8px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 8px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a class=\"envira-gallery-3112 envira-gallery-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Peter-Tragni.jpg\" title=\"Peter Tragni\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I started my collaboration with WCSU in 1983. I first received a Bachelor&amp;acirc;&amp;#128;&amp;#153;s Degree in History, then, a Master&amp;acirc;&amp;#128;&amp;#153;s degree in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling from WCSU.  Now, I am now pursuing an EdD in Instructional Leadership. So, for 40 years, Westconn has been in my life. The staff and curriculum have positioned me to excel in all my chosen endeavors.   &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2024\/02\/28\/success-story-peter-tragni\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-item-id=\"3352\" data-envira-retina=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Peter-Tragni.jpg\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Peter-Tragni-75x50_c.jpg\" data-title=\"Peter Tragni\" data-envirabox='3112' itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Peter-Tragni.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-8   \" height=\"300\" id=\"envira-gallery-image-3352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Peter-Tragni.jpg, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Peter-Tragni.jpg 2x\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Peter Tragni\" width=\"300\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I started my collaboration with WCSU in 1983. I first received a Bachelor&amp;acirc;&amp;#128;&amp;#153;s Degree in History, then, a Master&amp;acirc;&amp;#128;&amp;#153;s degree in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling from WCSU.  Now, I am now pursuing an EdD in Instructional Leadership. So, for 40 years, Westconn has been in my life. The staff and curriculum have positioned me to excel in all my chosen endeavors.   &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2024\/02\/28\/success-story-peter-tragni\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"3112\" data-envira-index=\"7\" data-envira-item-id=\"3352\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Peter-Tragni.jpg\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Peter-Tragni.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Peter-Tragni.jpg 2x\" data-title=\"Peter Tragni\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  data-envirabox=\"3112\" \/><\/a><div class=\"envira-gallery-captioned-data envira-gallery-captioned-data-subtle\"><span class='envira-title envira-gallery-captioned-text title-3352'>Peter Tragni<\/span><span class='envira-caption envira-gallery-captioned-text caption-3352'>I started my collaboration with WCSU in 1983. I first received a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in History, then, a Master\u2019s degree in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling from WCSU.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nNow, I am now pursuing an EdD in Instructional Leadership. So, for 40 years, Westconn has been in my life. The staff and curriculum have positioned me to excel in all my chosen endeavors. <br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2024\/02\/28\/success-story-peter-tragni\/\">Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-3113\" class=\"envira-gallery-item envira-gallery-item-9 enviratope-item\" style=\"padding-left: 8px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 8px;\"  itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-item-inner\"><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-top-right\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-left\"><\/div><div class=\"envira-gallery-position-overlay envira-gallery-bottom-right\"><\/div><a class=\"envira-gallery-3112 envira-gallery-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/MGW.jpg\" title=\"Marigrace Walker\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;When I decided to pursue a doctoral degree, I was 55 years old. I looked at numerous Doctor of Education (Ed.D) programs in Connecticut, and WCSU stood out for many reasons.   The Ed.D program at WCSU is rigorous and provides me with a rich, quality educational experience.  &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/05\/23\/success-story-marigrace-walker\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-item-id=\"3113\" data-envira-retina=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/MGW.jpg\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/MGW-75x50_c.jpg\" data-title=\"Marigrace Walker\" data-envirabox='3112' itemprop=\"contentUrl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/MGW.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"envira-gallery-image envira-gallery-image-9   \" height=\"300\" id=\"envira-gallery-image-3113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/MGW.jpg, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/MGW.jpg 2x\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Marigrace Walker\" width=\"300\" data-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;When I decided to pursue a doctoral degree, I was 55 years old. I looked at numerous Doctor of Education (Ed.D) programs in Connecticut, and WCSU stood out for many reasons.   The Ed.D program at WCSU is rigorous and provides me with a rich, quality educational experience.  &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/05\/23\/success-story-marigrace-walker\/&quot;&gt;Read More&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-envira-gallery-id=\"3112\" data-envira-index=\"8\" data-envira-item-id=\"3113\" data-envira-src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/MGW.jpg\" data-envira-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/MGW.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/MGW.jpg 2x\" data-title=\"Marigrace Walker\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  data-envirabox=\"3112\" \/><\/a><div class=\"envira-gallery-captioned-data envira-gallery-captioned-data-subtle\"><span class='envira-title envira-gallery-captioned-text title-3113'>Marigrace Walker<\/span><span class='envira-caption envira-gallery-captioned-text caption-3113'>When I decided to pursue a doctoral degree, I was 55 years old. I looked at numerous Doctor of Education (Ed.D) programs in Connecticut, and WCSU stood out for many reasons. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nThe Ed.D program at WCSU is rigorous and provides me with a rich, quality educational experience.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/2023\/05\/23\/success-story-marigrace-walker\/\">Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><img src='https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/patricia_1.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/03\/natalie_ikonn-e1710769581198.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/06\/britany-kuslis.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Kelly-Matthew.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/05\/Frank-LaBanca.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Laura-Main.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Sandra-Pena.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Peter-Tragni.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><img src='https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/MGW.jpg' alt='' class='envira_noscript_images ' \/><\/noscript>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":198,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-3118","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/198"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3118"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3118\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}