User:Jackiekoerner
My name is Jackie Koerner. I have been a long time consumer of wiki content, but not a contributor. I tried editing in the past, but did not have a positive experience. Now that I am finished with my Ph.D., and have more free time, I figured I would give it another try!
I am a strong believer in free quality knowledge for everyone. Education is a right, but sadly is still a privilege for so many. I love focusing on the at-risk and under-served populations in my research. My dissertation title is “An Exploration of the Lived Experiences of College Students with Disabilities.” I loved finding out about their personal experiences in higher education.
I previously worked in financial aid at Saint Louis University as a way to fund my higher education. After completing my Master’s degree in May 2009 and not knowing what to do with “all my free time,” I learned how to ride motorcycles, taking the MSF course, and I started St. Louis Pet Rescue, a non-profit pet rescue. I am immensely proud of the people who have chosen to join me in this cause. A couple of years later in the summer of 2011, I started pursing my Ph.D. In August 2012, I was offered a full tuition scholarship and position with the School of Education at SLU. This generous opportunity helped me focus on my education and gain rich experience.
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When not tackling education questions, you can find me rescuing furry friends, at the gym, or in a suburb of St. Louis where I live with my husband, daughters, and clan/flock/pack of rescued pets.
To see more from me on the daily, please find me on Twitter or check my website.