Graduate School Application Essay

For more than fifty years, my grandfather ( an activist and leader in education) has worked closely with Presidents and secretaries of the department of education to ensure the education of millions of students. His work led him to fund universities and schools in the Dominican Republic. He was the voice of millions, at a time where protesting for one’s right could lead to incarceration or death. His passion for education and the well-being of his fellow citizens was what inspired me to a career in education. Thus, obtaining a Master degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Boston University will further my knowledge of the required leadership qualities, specialized and research skills so that I may ultimately become a leader

While I was a young child, I lived in the Dominican Republic and traveled extensively throughout the island. It was there where I began an undergraduate career in architecture, which I later change to early childhood education and psychology. Following the footsteps of my mother and grandfather. My interest in early childhood education began with my curiosity in the learning process of children. This initial interest was further propelled after taking my first education course. The different theories of learning captured my interest, and I found myself eager to learn more about them. To stretch Piaget's and Vygotsky's theories into learning activities, became sort of a puzzle for me--something to look forward every day. I used this knowledge to plan and lead developmentally appropriate lessons for students of diverse learning styles and ages, through my teaching practicums and field observations. Through my second major in Psychology, I explored and researched on the learning process in children, the effects of bullying on young children and adolescent, and how busy lives affected college students. Yet, as my undergraduate career progressed, I began to have an interest in educational policy, research and the administrative side of educational