Karen Ritzenhoff - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Dona Schwartz

The speaker reflects on the influence of Dr. Dana Schwartz, their dissertation adviser, who they met in 1988 while studying in the U.S. on a Fulbright scholarship. Dr. Schwartz, a documentary photographer and mother of three, skillfully balanced her practical work, research, and personal life, serving as a role model for the speaker's academic career.

Who was the dissertation adviser mentioned in the text?

What year did the speaker come to the United States?

What profession did Doctor Dana Schwartz practice?

What personal responsibilities did Doctor Dana Schwartz balance with her professional life?

How did the speaker model their academic life?