1. A Walk in the Woods: Reflection on My Journey to Candidacy PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION BRIANA CICERO-JOHNS JUNE 17, 2014

2. Introduction Decision to make the trek to Maine

3. Southern Appalachians Beginning the hike: Introduction to Doctoral Studies Research Design Survey Research

4. The Virginias Making meaning of the markings: Administrative Theory Ethical Theories

5. The Virginias Making meaning of the markings: Salzburg Global Seminar

6. Mid-Atlantic Trek where access has been gained Area of Emphasis Curriculum and Instruction

7. Mid-Atlantic Trek where access has been gained: Curricular Theories Curriculum Development: TIAA-CREF Financially Empowering Generation Y

8. Southern New England From “thru-hiker” to “section-hiker” Multicultural Education

9. Southern New England Always in the woods Research Project/Paper

10. Northern New England Hardest part of the journey Qualitative Research SRCEA Presentation Co-teach Administrative Theory

11. Northern New England Rewarding views Paper published in SRCEA Yearbook ACA Faculty Fellowship

12. Katahdin Made it to the summit! Ready for the next trek: Advanced Research Computer Analysis Dissertation Research

13. Sources Appalachian Trail Conservatory. Terrain By State. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.appalachiantrail.org/about-the-trail/terrain-by-state http://www.appalachiantrail.org/about-the-trail/terrain-by-state Bryson, B. (1998) A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail. New York: Anchor Books.