SJSU iSchool Virtual Convocation

GRADUATE PROFILE BACK TO GRADUATE PROFILES

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The degree of

Virtual Convocation
2025

Current residence: Fruita, CO, US

I wanted to earn a masters degree because:

Working as a librarian has been a dream of mine since the seventh grade.

While earning my degree, my greatest supporters were:

My husband, family, and colleagues.

While in the program, I met classmates from:

Across the country and the world.

What I liked best about online learning was:

The self-paced environment and opportunity to fit my education into a busy schedule of work and volunteer obligations.

What I enjoyed most about my experience at the SJSU School of Information was:

The endless opportunities to indulge my curiosity and meet wonderful peers and educators from around the world.

I plan to use my degree to:

Continue to support literacy and learning as a public librarian.

Now that I have completed the program, I'm most looking forward to:

More time to volunteer with my favorite rescue dog sanctuary: Happy Little Rescue.