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Personal Narrative: My Experience As A Non-Traditional Student

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Whether directing a choir, directing a musical or teaching college level courses, my desire is to educate those who have entrusted their education into my hands. Serving in different areas of ministry, my philosophy was always to educate others. As a funeral director, I had the opportunity to help guide families through one of the most difficult times. I could have continued serving in the capacity; however, I wanted people everywhere to experience a first class funeral director. As a result, I began my journey as a funeral service education instructor. Through my instructions, hundreds of students have gone out into the world to guide families.

When I began my degree in funeral service, I was considered a non-traditional student. The

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