Today is rather special for me because it’s Illinois State University’s graduation day.  On this day I officially earned my Master’s in Reading, a journey that lasted four years.

There are many people who supported this venture, but I particularly wanted to thank my wife and in-laws for the role they played in my success.  My in-laws live in town, and virtually every night I had class they were here, helping out with the kids.

It goes without saying that my degree is not mine alone.