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Sunday, April 19, 2015

Hello Everyone!!!!!
   The Ph.D. is DONE!!!!  From the end of December until last Sunday I have been working on finishing up something I have been working on since August of 2001.  While I have been working on the research, writing, analyzing of the data, and other items related to the document, it has only been since December that I have put in the extensive number of hours to be able to finish up the document.  This involved early mornings, late nights, long weekends at work and very little socialization since December 26th to get it done.  I had cut off pretty much all phone calls, visits for dinners, going to Disneyland, and hanging with friends to complete the project.  On April 7th, I successfully defended my dissertation.  On April 10th, all revisions were complete ad the final document was sent back to the editor.  On April 16th, I upload the dissertation to ProQuest and on April 17th, I made the one change ProQuest wanted and resubmitted.  I am now officially done and while I am allowed to use the term Dr., it will be May 10th, that it comes officially, official.
    There is no way I could address and thank everyone that has helped and been supportive in completing my dissertation. Here is the dedication page:

Dedication Page from Dissertation

   I was back in SC for the first time since I moved in 2013 and I wish I had time and could tell you everything and about all the events that happened from the great visit to River Bluff, to the busted window at Irmo High School and the hell it was to get on the plane in Greenville to fly back because US Airways are COMPLETE MORONS!!!!  However, there is just not the time and if I start going over everything from December until now, it would be another dissertation.  I will say that I loved seeing everyone!!!  Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy week to visit with me and catch up.  I am so incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to touch each of your lives and to have you in mine.  I have learned from each of you over the years.   Sorry that I did not get a picture with the ATC girls, Kaaren, Ann Darr, my high school friends, Coach Savitz, and all the other people that I got to see.  Please know that I loved seeing you.

Some of the GNO Girls

Science Gals - It was a little windy!

River Bluff Cafeteria

River Bluff Courtyard

River Bluff - Look at all the windows!

A visit to the bookstore. We use to take these shirts and hats to various games an sell them. 

Amanda and Tanner

My old classroom!

Workroom at LDHS - Notice the yellow cart!!!  :)  

Workroom

Workroom

The organization LIVES!!!

My old desk in the far right!

Poor little Hobbs - she has an abscess! 

New location in Greenville!!

  My first day back at North was a whirlwind!!!  Below is what I encountered as I entered my office.

Estella forgot that it is Leann.  :)

Too funny!!!

These were hilarious.  I wish I could put them all on here so you could see all the puns.

  Everyone at North has been so sweet, kind and supportive.  It has been fun to see the kids and have them scream out Dr. Iacuone across the campus or to run up and give me a hug and whisper, "Congratulations Dr. Iacuone!"  They are so cute!!!  Someone said to me the other day, "You know everyone is talking about you being a Dr."  I just looked at them and said, "Why?"  I was told, "It is a big deal and everyone is just so happy for you."  I am lucky I ended up at such a great school, not everyone is as lucky as I have been.

   I have constantly said since July 2014, "No major life decisions until the Ph.D. is complete."  I have avoided all major decisions of job hunting, changing living quarters, getting a new phone, taking any trips, and any other item that would require me to think more than 10-15 minutes.  Now, I don't have that excuse and it is time to start thinking.......  Decision #1 - What is the first thing I am going to do now?????