Candice Johnson will participate in Spalding commencement on June 2, having earned her doctorate of education in leadership (EdD) from Spalding. Dr. Johnson, a senior outreach counselor with the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, discusses some more about her Spalding experience in this interview.
What is your favorite Spalding memory?
It’s hard to name just one. Spending time on campus during weekend classes, having lunch outside in the library courtyard.
What accomplishments are you most proud of during your time at Spalding?
Successfully defending my dissertation on Dec. 14, 2017, all while raising an amazing daughter, Miss Kyla Brooklyn Ford, working full-time, and serving the community.
What is your favorite spot on campus?
Second floor of the library, second table to the right by the window. It became my home away from home.
Is there anything else that you would like to share?
Wow, I am so excited to participate in commencement weekend at Spalding. Spalding is a special place, and I knew it was where I was supposed to be to do my doctoral studies. Lately I’ve been sharing with students that they are worth it, so they have to work it. I pray that by my actions of “working it,” I am continuing to show students that their own goals and dreams can come to fruition with faith and work. And really that goes for everyone!