​On behalf of the students and faculty of the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership at Duquesne University, I send our profound gratitude for the significant learning–learning that changes how one understands and acts in the world–you facilitated last Tuesday.
Each cohort now has canvases displayed in their respective classrooms. Break-time discussions of how to share them and [the]story they represent abound.
Parts of each of you were strangers [to] the rest of us. You shared your lived experience and the expertise that derives from that experience. Thanks for helping us build gracious space in this emerging learning community.
With enormous respect, I am.
Sincerely,
Rick
​Rick McCown, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
Director, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership: Leadership that Engages the Mind, Heart, & Spirit in the Moment of Action
Professor and Past Pierre Schouver, C.S.Sp. Endowed Chair in Mission
Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership: Working across boundaries, aspiring for social justice
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

• I absolutely loved this. It opens up your mind to different perspectives and allows you to challenge other's ideas. ---Ariana Hinton
• This workshop really put into perspective how my interactions with others affect them. ---Austin S.
• I really enjoyed it! It was a fun and interactive way to deliver important messages! Thank you! ---Christina K.
• Helped me reduce my own stress, easy to focus on the presentation, and open conversation. The analogies were spot on. ---Hope
• This was a transformational workshop that combined my interest in art with a powerful reflection about legacy, community, pride, and cultural sensitivity. ---Marcy S.
• This was very relevant to the work we all do. Customer service. ---Sabrina C.
• I really had a nice time and enjoyed myself. I would come back. ---Sachae S.
• This was very powerful and also therapeutic!! ---Tamara C.
• I thought it was a new way to view different aspects of life. ---Anonymous
• I think this workshop has a beautiful meaning behind it. ---Anonymous
• Absolutely loved Antonio’s comparison of his life story to picking up where one has left off. He spoke deeply to growth, how community impacts us all and how we come together and interact. ---Anonymous
• I love the aspect of working together and discussing our feelings throughout. Also, the intro and talking about your journey was awesome. ---Anonymous
• I loved painting while learning too. It puts it into perspective how certain things are evolving our lives. ---Anonymous
• I feel inclined to paint more freely. ---Anonymous
• This activity made you think about your life both professionally and personally. Latoya W.---Anonymous
• Your testimony was very inspiring and taught me to speak up. ---Avion Stewart
• Satisfying Experience. ---Borhan Osman
• This workshop feed my soul in seeing the growth with this youth with presentation and artistry. ---Chandrika Crockett
• It teaches you life lessons. ---Christian
• I didn't think I could paint but I did a good job. ---Honesty Carter
• I don't like to paint but art was okay. ---Marshelle Hall
• I really enjoyed it. It made me feel good. I really enjoyed it. ---Shiel Hall
• One of things I loved about the workshop was the growth of the youth. ---Tywon Taylor
• I learned to appreciate what's in front of you and work with it rather than dwell on what's not good at the moment. ---Anonymous