{"id":267700,"date":"2018-01-09T06:06:02","date_gmt":"2018-01-08T20:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=267700"},"modified":"2018-01-09T06:06:02","modified_gmt":"2018-01-08T20:06:02","slug":"kaghs-alumna-earns-masters-degree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/kaghs-alumna-earns-masters-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"KagHS alumna earns masters degree"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sara Kapileo Techur poses with sons Caden, left, and Keagan at her graduation held in Tusculum College in Greenville Tennessee. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sara Kapileo Techur, a product of Kagman High School, grew up to be a woman of substance as seen in her pursuit of finishing her master\u2019s degree in education and human resources development with honors. <\/p>\n

Techur acquired her post-graduate degree from Tusculum College in Greenville, Tennessee with 4.0 GPA. Her pre-master\u2019s degree was Psychology-Behavioral Health.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m a guidance type of person and I like helping others by giving advice, teaching, and listening to all types of problems. I say problems because problems can be solved and to do that accordingly, is to set by example,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cA master\u2019s degree is often necessary to secure a profession and advance within some fields. To me, a master\u2019s degree is a permission to lead others the right direction. My master\u2019s degree is the framework for helping people develop their personal and organizational skills, knowledge, and abilities,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

As determined as she is with her studies, the same can be said about her being a single mother. Techur has two boys, 12 and 9 years old. and has worked full-time while studying for her master\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy main audience would be single parents, but of course my message can be delivered in general. I would tell a single mother or father to take a challenge and further their education because education gives an opportunity to build a foundation and stepping stones for their children to follow,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. In some cases, out here in the states a bachelor\u2019s degree isn\u2019t enough anymore, so a master\u2019s degree is often necessary to secure a profession and advance within some fields,\u201d she added.\u2028<\/p>\n

Tusculum College instructor Dr. Jeff Burleson said that in an online accelerated Masters Degree program, discipline, motivation, and self-direction are required characteristics of students who wish to succeed. <\/p>\n

\u201cMs. Sara Techur is an excellent example of a student with these characteristics. Her attention to detail and critical thinking skills were significant to her successful completion of the Master Degree in Talent Development at Tusculum College,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an absolute pleasure working with students who are as dedicated, hardworking, and reliable as Ms. Techur,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Dr. Raymond Hatfield\u2028from the same college shares Burleson\u2019s experience with Techur.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can say that it has been a pleasure to work with her through a long and arduous program. Not only has Sara been an exceptional student, I predict a bright and successful career for her after completing this program of study at Tusculum University,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Techur plans to go back to the CNMI in the future and share the experience and knowledge that she has acquired over the years.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf time permits I do plan to continue my higher education and retrieve a Ph.D. in education. I plan to gain and expand my experiences out here in the states first to better equip myself as an educator to others,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, going home to Saipan would be an option in the near future, but as for now, I am still building to be a resource for others,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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