Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Alexander Gagnet
Ed.D. Student
"What I love best about the program is the care and attention the faculty put into the success of all the students. You really feel wanted and appreciated for your hard work and effort."
Alicia Hunter
Ed.D. Student
"I wanted a program that would honor my humanity as a parent with a career, but would also nurture my intellectual curiosity."
Chris Valadez
Ed.D. Graduate
"It is really the faculty that set Marymount apart from other Ed.D. programs. The faculty genuinely care about the success and well-being of each doctoral student. They teach AND coach."
Courtney White
Ed.D. Student
"I chose Marymount because of the seamless application process, welcoming and supportive personnel, the convenience of doing all the work online from my home, and the opportunity to meet and grow with people from all over the United States."
David Slater
Ed.D. Student
"I like the support Marymount offered to students like me who would be fully remote—as well as the emphasis on access to professors and their willingness to be available."
Denise Tiberio
Ed.D. Student
"The curriculum had topics that were relevant and the program was offered synchronously, which provided me the flexibility I needed to commit."
Felicia Hamilton
Ed.D. Student
"It has been a fabulous experience to go through this with people who are like-minded. We lifted one another up."
Harold Thomas
Ed.D. Student
"Marymount’s responsiveness and professionalism—from the admissions counselor with whom I initially spoke to the professors—made me choose this school for my Ed.D. degree."
Heather Hollandsworth
Ed.D. Student
"Your faculty members teaching your courses each semester are very personable. They want you to do well. They want to be that support system. I really think that [the people] stand out with Marymount versus a lot of other larger online institutions."
Jenn Scully
Ed.D. Graduate
"I liked the overall direction of Marymount’s program. It was diverse enough in content, yet the scope matched my career goals. I also am happy with the online platform that works nicely into my current work schedule."
Jéri L. Ogden
Ed.D. Student
"I've had the ability to switch careers while I was in the program. I don't think my flexibility would have been the same had I decided to attend a program that was not online."
Jessica Burns-Turch
Ed.D. Student
"This program isn’t filled exclusively with textbook material leaving us wondering about the application when we finish. This is real-time, supporting every step of our leadership journey."
Johnathan Harris
Ed.D. Graduate
"I was able to work with a co-worker, who is also in the Ed.D. program, on several assignments that were immediately put into practice."
Justin Ralston
Ed.D. Graduate
"As someone who has led through a pandemic, the biggest highlight has been the level of community engagement of the program."
Kristie Edwards
Ed.D. Student
"Marymount came highly recommended by my colleagues who knew they wanted to pursue a doctorate while continuing their career."
LaShunda Reynolds
Ed.D. Student
"This program has challenged me to think innovatively as a leader but has also spurred a shift in my approach, encouraging a more expansive and global perspective."
Lisa Arthur
Ed.D. Graduate
"I have made deep connections with classmates, and I feel supported by the professors. It's a good mix of collaboration and individual work, and the online platform is definitely user-friendly."
Lisa Reents
Ed.D. Student
"I appreciate MU’s founding, mission, and vision. I was very interested in seeking a program that could offer me a robust education alongside solid ethical threads."
Maria Mercedes Oetgen
Ed.D. Student
"I am learning about ways to be a better leader. This degree is helping me think more deeply about my work as a teacher leader in the field of education."
Marie Gemelli-Carroll
Ed.D. Student
"I chose Marymount University because it is adaptive, flexible and responsive to the needs of its students and community."
Paulette Huckstep
Ed.D. Graduate
"The program has been a transformational experience as I learn what inspires me and harness this knowledge to be a better and more effective leader."
Pretty George
Ed.D. Graduate
"I plan to launch my leadership methodology called SPY2, a model for future leaders to use as they bring change within their organizations."
Somachi Kachikwu
Ed.D Student
"I started The Learning Box International, a virtual after-school program for children. It was magical watching children learn and share experiences."
Toni Bissen
Ed.D. Student
"I am in a cohort and connected to classmates from places like Texas, Colorado, New York, California, Louisiana and, of course, the DMV area."
Tracey Jamison
Ed.D. Student
"Marymount was perfectly in line with what I was doing professionally. It also allowed for flexibility and put me on the path to where I’d want to be in the future."
Travis Zimmerman
Ed.D. Graduate
"I wanted something close and local. I evaluated three programs before deciding on Marymount. "
