May 7, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:Megan Overman, Public Information Officer
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
817-251-5503

Administrator earns advanced degree in Curriculum and Instruction
Earning doctorate satisfies professional, personal goals

John Doughney, executive director of Curriculum and Instruction in GCISD, has completed requirements for and earned his doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Texas.

Dr. Doughney started the doctoral program in fall 2004. He is a strong believer in the need to keep learning and growing professionally, and obtaining a doctorate had been a personal goal of his for many years. His experience has positively impacted him in all areas of life.

“Professionally it has exposed me to new ideas and perspectives,” he said. “Personally it has reaffirmed my belief that intellectual renewal is critical.”

A life-long student at heart, the most enjoyable part of the doctoral process for Dr. Doughney was the constant learning of different perspectives.

The most challenging part of the process was balancing work, school and family obligations. He admits it was difficult at times to stay focused on the end result, as the process is quite demanding of time and energy. However, he looks back now with a sense of accomplishment.

“This has been the most challenging and rigorous endeavor I have experienced in either my professional or personal life,” he said. “After four years of persistence, I am very gratified to bring this process to a successful conclusion.”

Dr. Doughney has been in GCISD since January 2001, serving as director of Assessment and Curriculum before being named executive director of Curriculum and Instruction in July 2007.