Realitycheck 8: Resilience in HBCU spaces ft. Author Dauna Fergins Hawthorne

As the host of #TheRealitycheck podcast I get to merge my creative ventures into my academic career. For my final presentation I am responsible to interview a Higher Ed professional. I decided to choose this amazing individual because of her enthusiasm and passion for serving within higher educational settings. Episode 8: Highlights Women in Higher Ed spaces Realitycheck: Resilience in HBCU spaces.Welcome our special guest to #TheRealitycheckPodcast A prolific author and speaker, Dana Fergins Hawthorne is the author of 7 Rules of Resilience blending research with real-world strategies to inspire personal and professional growth. She has presented nationally and internationally on personal development, leadership, and resilience, and is widely recognized for her ability to transform challenges into opportunities for growth.She serves as Honor Provram Director, History Professor, and Education Professor at Wiley University. Beyond academia, Mrs. Fergins Hawthorne is deeply engaged in community leadership through the Junior League of Collin County, Riverbend Rotary, Lupus Foundation Lone Star Chapter, and personal community service, where her work embodies her belief in “service above self.” A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated—an organization rooted in sisterhood, scholarship, and service. Her leadership has been honored with numerous awards, including 2X Teacher of the Year, Louisiana Distinguished Clinician, and Student Choice Faculty of the Year. She has earned multiple degrees that reflect my commitment to education and leadership. I hold a Master’s Degree (M.A.) in History, a Master’s degree (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership, and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Each of these degrees has equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives to excel as an educator, leader, and mentor in both academic and community settings.Support her book and site at http://www.danafergins.com