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 Please address your Letter of Intent to: o Dear Director of Doctoral Studies.

 The Letter of Intent should reflect the following: o Not more than two pages, citing evidence as to why you should be admitted to

our doctorate program, including reasons why you chose Concordia University and illustrating your commitment to degree completion.

o Describe your plan to ensure you have the time available to be successful. o Be sure to include the full program name including specialization.

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10/22/2015 | 9:14 PM PT

Kathy Greggs

Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.)

Higher Education

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Kathy A. Greggs

848 Hilton Dr.

Fayetteville, NC

28311

Telephone number: (910) 494-6914

October 22, 2015

Concordia University

2811 NE Holman St.

Graduate Program Director

Portland, OR

97211

Attn: Graduate Selection Committee

I applying for a doctorate in transformational leadership for spring 2016. After earning my master’s

degree in human resource management from Columbia Southern University. I was inspired to want to

teach school online. I love human resource management and all courses in the general studies program.

I always wanted to teach since I was in the sixth grade. As, a student my English teacher was able to

work with me on doing homework with my reading and writing. I did attend a Department of Defense

school while in Germany as a child, this help me with being able to advance my learning abilities and

having a grade level ahead course work.

The learning process when I came to the United States actually, slowed me down. The education system

was not fast enough for me at the time. I had to adapt, to the change of being at a fast and productive

pace. The teaching was not fast enough for me, and I felt like it was weighing me down and I would not

be able to complete my high school diploma if I continue to stay in the school I was assigned too.

My parents decided to send me to a yellow ribbon school, and the school was certified to allow me to do

classes that would allow college semester hours to transfer over. This was very exciting to me, I was so

happy that I did a 5 page essay to enroll in the advance English course and the advance Algebra course. I

then attended classes in the summer as well.

As I continue to pursue my high school diploma, I told my parents I didn’t want to get a high school

diploma. I had rather go and get my General Education Diploma. My parents were upset, but they said

they could understand and agreed with me. I then dropped out of school and pursued my diploma. I was

proud that I was able, to complete the diploma and then go into the United States Army just like my

family tradition. I continue to do my career which involved, me moving around to different states and

countries.

I then did my education path while being in the U.S Army, and since it was 100% tuition assistance, I

took advantage of my Associate of Arts in General Studies at Central Texas College. Then I got deployed

to Iraq, I continue to pursue my degree. I decide to get my Bachelor of Science in Human Resource

Management from Columbia Southern University.

While being deployed with the 16 th Military Police Brigade, from Fort Bragg, NC, I was in a high hostile

environment and the base didn’t have a good bandwidth for the internet. Majority of the time, I was under

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fire and receiving mortar rounds as incoming. I was scared, and I had to go deep down and rely on my

fellow comrades to help me get through the tough times. I had several friends die and get injuries for the

rest of their lives. I was able to receive the confidence and faith with my military chaplain.

I went to the church on base every day. I was a single mother and was always thinking of my kids, and

how they was growing up without me. I was told at the 12 month period that we would be there for 3

more months. I was so sad, but I had to finish my degree while I was there. I then started to teach some

military training classes to my 200 soldiers with demonstration and presentation. I showed them the ways

to maneuver through the fire fights, and hiding from the enemy.

This helped me not think about the casualties and the injured, we continue to have in those last 90 days. I

finally was able to finish 84 semester hours while deployed. My commander got us more bandwidth so,

we could pursue or studies. I came home, and they took the rest of the classes need to finish my degree.

I was proud of myself, I was able to complete my degree while on active duty. I then decided to give back

to the community, after my second deployment I enrolled in my master’s degree program. I was a platoon

sergeant so, I enforced my soldiers to pursue their degree as well. I then, started to give back and

volunteer in the community.

I joined several organization’s while pursuing my degree and being a single mother. I received notice that

I had a traumatic brain injury, because it was my second one I was told I had to get a Medical Evaluation

Board to see if I can still be fit for the Army. I was very discourage to even finish my degree, and I was

upset because I had already did 12 years of service.

I continue with my volunteer work and my degree, I finally graduated. I am proud of myself because, I

am the only child in to have a master degree this includes my own parents. I finally convinced my sister

to pursue her degree as well. I was able to complete two degrees while being in the Army. I am very

ambitious and excited about pursing my next milestone.

I would like to pursue this degree because, I want to give back to the community and enhance my

education skills. I am a disable veteran, and I am willing to keep learning. I also, want my children to

know that you have to work hard with determination and motivation to become successful in this world.

I want them to be able to take advantage of the same opportunities that, I am able to obtain. I also, want to

help others pursue their dreams, like my teachers took time out to assist me with. I am excited about

receiving this degree from this university and learning more from the outstanding teachers.

Sincerely,

Kathy A. Greggs

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