You Will Finish: Lessons Learned from Completing an Ed.D. at Florida State University with Dr. Amber Love Johnson

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Completing a doctorate can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and at times impossible. In this presentation, Dr. Amber Love Johnson shares the realities of her doctoral journey from dropping out of college early in life to earning her doctorate and becoming a published researcher.Speaking to current Ed.D. students at Florida State University, Dr. Johnson offers practical advice, lessons learned, research tips, technology tools, and encouragement for navigating the dissertation process. She discusses how her research evolved, the challenges of coding and data analysis, the importance of feedback and support systems, and why staying connected to your "why" matters throughout the journey.Whether you're just starting a doctoral program, preparing for comprehensive exams, conducting research, or writing your dissertation, this presentation serves as a reminder that progress is possible, growth is inevitable, and yes, you will finish.📚 Topics include: • Developing and refining a problem of practice • Conducting qualitative research and coding data • Using technology tools to support research • Managing feedback and manuscript clearing • Building support systems during doctoral studies • Maintaining purpose, empathy, and resilienceConnect with Dr. Amber Love Johnson for additional resources, research discussions, and educational leadership conversations.#Doctorate #EdD #Dissertation #DoctoralStudent #EducationalLeadership #EduCurious #FloridaStateUniversity #Education #DoctoralJourneyMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: EHWDJWGRKLQCBSDZChapter00:00 You Will Finish!00:12 What Are You Scared Of?00:17 My Journey00:34 Poster Project01:15 Evolution of DiP01:59 Changing Lens & Scope02:36 Becoming Critical Thinkers03:01 Problem of Practice03:56 Coding04:30 Data Points04:59 Resources05:18 Frameworks05:46 Tools07:54 Support Systems and Acknowledgments in Academia08:05 Manuscript Clearing08:52 Connect09:03 Relationships09:34 Insights on Student Behavior and Communication09:46 Influences09:58 Follow Your Passion10:29 Interview Process10:56 Observations11:31 Show Some Love11:48 Primary Source12:04 Empathy & Compassion12:29 Love12:35 The Ones that Came Before13:05 ClosingWebsite: https://amberlovejohnson.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlovejohnson/ Dissertation: https://www.proquest.com/docview/3347815164 Be SocialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Edu.Curious.Podcasts Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Edu.Curious.Podcasts?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://educuriouspod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edu.curious.podcasts/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@educuriouspods Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EduCuriousPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49IJd6WG083nXhZeQWt2hk?si=300fba40fb83456c Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educurious-pods/id1798666772 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/educuriouspod/ Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=amberlovejohnson Watch: https://youtu.be/xtHPx4Iw0Bo

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