Lamar University Graduation Thank You!

Lamar UniversityEDLD 5370 Internship Master’s Program

Educational Technology Leadership

Diane Pantoja RevillaSan Antonio, TX

Cohort 7

This is dedicated to those who believed in me, even when I was ready to give up! Thank you for putting up with my tantrums the end is finally here. It takes a village to raise a child, it also takes a village to help a wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and teacher to complete her Master’s!

Mom, I had no desire to pursue my Master’s, yet you never gave up that dream that your girls would be educated. Well, I thought getting my Bachelors would be enough. I should have known better. Here’s to you mom, a women of strength, faith, and love!

My Daughter Ashley,I hope that one day you will realize the sacrifices I made were in hopes that you too, will return to school.

My Grandson Gauge,Nana is sorry that she could not be there for you, especially when you wanted to stay the night. Now that school is over we will have more time to visit and explore the world! I do hope that you will one day follow in Nana’s footsteps to pursue your education. I hope that you will be our first Doctorial candidate!

My Husband Paul,You too had a dream that I would pursue my Master’s. The Dream Team of Revilla, MBA and Revilla, MEd. When I stumbled and cried in frustration, you supported me and said the end would come soon. When I got mad at you because you made me rewrite, rewrite, and rewrite my assignments ; never once did you get mad. Thank you for your patience and putting up with my tears and tantrums.

My Dad,I am still waiting for the promise of a new computer if I returned to school. And, the money for the “A’s” I received in pursuing my Master’s!

My Cohorts,Thank you for the support and professionalism offered when in collaborating on projects. When I first began, I had my reservations. Would these people follow through, or would their contributions be scholarly quality that was required from the program? What little faith I had, you were the best. Thank you Matthew, Phelecia, Kathy, Danielle, Lauri, and Susan. We are finally done!

My Friend Laura,Thank you for inviting me on this 18 month journey. I only said yes, thinking that you would not follow through and apply to Lamar University. Boy was I surprised when you called me and said that you had received your financial aid and that I better hurry up and apply! Together we began this long journey and together we end and still great friends! Thanks for the invite! Laura

Laura

Thank you my Village!

We did it!