1. Post Your Introduction ANTOINETTE BROWN EDU671 FUNDAMENTALS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH DR. PIERCE-FRIEDMAN JUNE 7, 2016

2. Social Services Professional Currently, I am employed as a family and student support specialist in my home town, of Grand Rapids, MI. I have worked with at-risk youth for the majority of my life (17 years). My interest include: traveling, reading, listening to music, watching movies, and giving back to my community. I currently have a girl’s group that I have developed, working with at-risk girls.

3. The Early Years…  I attended all public schools in my childhood.  I have always had a desire to work with people and give back to my community.  I am a product of the school system of which I am currently employed.  My junior high school teacher taught me the appreciation of literary works and poetry.  Until this day, I have collected tons of works and collections.  I learned at an early age to be humble, appreciate everything, and no one owes you anything.

4. My Goals…  It is my desire to have a position that would speak volumes to our youth as an after school & summer school programmer and high school principal.  In addition to running this non-profit program, I would like to teach at the college level, and own a fashion boutique for women.  I would hope to give to them what was given to me…the desire to better myself through a quality education and self love.  I currently hold a B.A. in Criminal Justice with a minor in social work from Western Michigan University. I am enrolled in the MAED program with a specialization in Family and Community Services. Once this is completed, I will begin working on my PH.D. in Education and Transformational Leadership.

5. My Future Role(s)  Become a leader in my community and public school system  Develop the education and skills to help students acquire and maintain the desire to learn  Be financially able to provide for my family and those that are in need (even more than I am able to do now)

6. Action Research vs. Traditional Research  From my understanding, action research is focusing on data, the individuals involved, focusing on a problem, & working on a resolution.