As a dedicated overachiever, Jean understands life as a compulsive grad student. She gave me the two best pieces of professional advice I ever received. First, work until you have a “good enough” draft of your document. She taught me that obsessing over details is just is not worth the time and effort. Also, she taught me, “The dissertation is only your first piece of scholarship. If it defines your work as a scholar, then you’re doing something wrong.” Both pieces gave me the courage to move forward as a professional. Jean inspires me and informs my professional work each and every day.
Jana Aupperlee
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