STRANDS OF DREAMS: AN EXPLORATION INTO THE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF LEADERSHIP AND DECISION-MAKING by

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My Lord Jesus Christ, who has provided all meaning to my life and has loved me despite my frailties. I believe that my ability as a teacher is a gift from you. My wife, Julie, who has supported me in my work as a teacher, leader, and student. She has been there for me as my love, my confidant, and my friend all along the way. My precious children, Graeson Drake and Emerson Claire, who have given me exquisite joy, love, and affection. My momma, Carolyn Chadwell, who has loved me and has instilled in me my work ethic and character. My sisters, Cindy Chadwell and Tami Garcia, who have loved and supported me. Dr. Michael Sacken, who was my mentor during my master’s program and for whom I waited until a doctoral program was started at TCU. I have cherished my times learning from you throughout my educational career. Not only did you teach me content; you challenged me to think for myself. Dr. Dan Powell, who taught and supported me through my doctoral program.