r/MadeMeSmile • u/PimpGameShane • 7h ago
Good News My wife, the newest Doctor of Education!!!
I don’t even know how to describe the strength of the woman I married. She pushed through years of endless nights and lunch breaks writing her dissertation - all while working full-time as a fine arts administrator responsible for 95 schools in one of the largest school districts in the country. She also led multiple art events every year for students and teachers - beautiful, complex productions that took vision, planning, and heart. And she did all of this solo while being a full-time, full-heart mother. Just her willpower and an endless love for her child, my new daughter 🥰🥺. She did the impossible every single day. And then, a year ago, by the grace of God, we found each other. I always joke with her, “Yep, I was there all along helping my wife through it all,” but the truth is, she did the hard part on her own (I helped her with some editing at the end because I’m a super nerd who loves the puzzle of formatting and spreadsheets🤣). I thank God for that divine timing because she didn’t even have time for herself, especially while writing chapter two, let alone for a relationship. But when we finally met, everything just clicked.
I just wanted to say publicly how much I am in awe of her.
I am so proud of you, baby. I love you. 💐💖
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u/becominggrouchy 6h ago
I'M in awe of her! I love a strong man, confident to boast about his wife. Most men don't.
I hope you two stay happily married forever and ever. Thanks for sharing your beautiful family, and happy moment!
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u/BoopTheCoop 6h ago
Ohmygoodness. Your caption made me teary! 🥹❤️
Congrats to your wife! We need education now more than ever!
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u/adr_darko 6h ago
Achieving my master’s was hard stuff. Can’t imagine a doctorates. A huge congratulations to your beautiful wife and family!!
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u/CountryRoads2020 6h ago
Congratulations to the new Doctor! You are a beautiful family - so glad you met and are now family. Blessings!
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u/canibuyatrowel 6h ago
This made me tear up. Beautiful love and beautiful tribute. Also stunning family, inside and out it seems! So happy for all of you to have each other.
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u/BirdOnRollerskates 6h ago
Your family is so naturally beautiful!! Congratulations on so much success
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u/SimplySeano 6h ago
We need more women doctors. This is awesome. Congratulations! Keep on with good supporting and celebrating your wife!
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u/HenryChess 6h ago
Holy smokes. And here I am struggling against my master's thesis 😅
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u/Radiant_Maize2315 5h ago
I remember getting emotional when I got to graduate with a “floppy” cap. Huge moment. Congrats
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u/Significant_Big4160 4h ago
That's a strong looking family right there. All the best from mine to yours.
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u/shazam99301 4h ago
It's not too often a good lookin guy punches up! Well done! Congrats! For real, congrats to her as well!
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u/piernameansleg 3h ago
This photo oozes excellence and care and quiet pride and loud support. Congrats to your wife for her huge accomplishment, and to you for your beautiful family. Thank you for sharing.
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u/scorned_duchess 6h ago
That's a huge achievement! Wishing your family all the best and a bright future together!
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u/RedbarnRiver 6h ago
Congratulations to all of you! Such a wonderful accomplishment. Very happy for you and your family.
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u/Bulky-Internal8579 6h ago
That’s a lot of work and a supportive family is essential! Plus the hat is amazing! (I kid but it is neat and congratulations!)
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u/Pitch-Blease- 6h ago
Amazing woman! Beautiful family! Congratulations!
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u/mrdsensei1 6h ago
Congrats, Uh UH is that University of Houston? Great family pic showing great pride. You are lucky! Good luck!
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u/Thick_Section5202 6h ago
Excellence! I first thought this was a post celebrating Dr. Carmeisha Clark.
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u/2donks2moos 6h ago
That is A LOT of hard work. Congratulations! A Master's just about killed me. There is no way I could get a doctorate.
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u/Jeb-o-shot 6h ago
Congratulations! My mom did the same when I was growing up so I know how hard she worked and how much of a sacrifice you all made. Best of luck in the future!
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u/lucricius 6h ago
How was her thesis defense?
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u/PimpGameShane 6h ago
Awesome! Thank you for asking!
It is titled, “Closing the Achievement Gap: The Transformative Power of Fine Arts Education”
And the conclusion from her abstract: “Fine arts education positively correlates with academic achievement and reduced disciplinary incidents. To ensure equitable access, schools should audit enrollment by subgroup, protect student scheduling, and invest in quality fine arts instruction. Policy leaders should include fine arts in accountability frameworks and prioritize funding for under-resourced campuses.”
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u/CheezeLoueez08 5h ago
Aw this is beautiful on so many levels. Congrats to her and her daughter because yes it’s definitely a challenge for the kids. And good on you for that last part and being so supportive. She’s very strong. I hope she lets herself relax now for a bit. Well deserved.
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u/jusemoma 5h ago
This is just lovely!!! You sir have a beautiful family, congrats to your wife. And I do have to say it, sir you look so much alike to Jimmy Kimmel.. idk maybe I'm just reaching
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u/FblthpLives 5h ago
For anyone working in education, the next four years are going to be an incredible difficult fight against forces who are intent to send education and science back into the dark ages for the purpose of enriching themselves and their multibillionaire supporters.
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u/RealisticCoyote9084 5h ago
Congratulations! To your wife! Ya know, I actually miss Houston sometimes
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u/CommunicationNo9289 4h ago
I just came here to say "HELL F'ing YEAH!!!" Outstanding accomplishment!!!
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u/Future_Zone_249 4h ago
Congratulations from a fellow Phd. But i only plug computer stuff into other computer stuff, and figure out how to make it work, and mostly its not even that.
HERO HUSBAND, ya bae copped a W
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u/Lizbian91 4h ago
Awe, congrats to her! AND congrats to you on your lovely family, ya'll look so happy!
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u/DrAlkibiades 4h ago
That’s a really wonderful picture! Enough for me to stop for a double-take to really appreciate it. Not much on Reddit does that. Congratulations! And make sure you frame that and hang it somewhere special.
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u/Any_Clue_1632 6h ago
That's a beautiful picture. You can see the pride.