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October / November 2018

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my MCJROTC cadets on leadership by sharing the commandants' stories from the inter views. These stories fostered student understanding of core values, ethical behavior, and the importance of one's character. I was also able to demonstrate to my cadets the concept of being a lifelong learner. I've been able to use my doctorate to illustrate the value of higher education and the numerous opportunities that come with advanced degrees. This is all part of the high school's mission to make students college-and career-ready, to de velop critical thinkers w ho can collaborate with others to make positive contributions to society. Finally, the academic rigor that I was exposed to underscored the importance of being able to teach our students how to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. One of my goals as a teacher is to bring these skills to the classroom and to support what is taught by all of our departments at Oceanside to better prepare students for college and careers. It was an amazing experience to inter- view such distinguished senior Marine Corps leaders as part of my journey. It has been a blessing to be able to teach and mentor such wonderful young men and women at Oceanside High School over the past five years while earning my Ph.D. I would strongly encourage any lifelong educator to take on this challenge. While it was challenging due to my full-time teaching assignment and other life com- mitments, it was worth the experience, learning and growing as an educator. Newly minted Dr. Brian Kerl is a member of Oceanside Teachers Association. "I was able to demonstrate to my cadets the concept of being a lifelong learner, [and] to use my doctorate to illustrate the value of higher education and the numerous opportunities that come with advanced degrees." 17 O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R 2 018 17 O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R 2 018 GIVE YOURSELF THE CHANCE TO WRITE THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION. • Preliminary Administrative Services Credential • M.A. in Educational Leadership • M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership • Doctorate in Educational Leadership (K-12 or Higher Ed) (805) 493-3325 clugrad@CalLutheran.edu CalLutheran.edu/GSOE Financial Aid and Graduate Scholarships Available

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