Earning my ppOTD has opened new opportunities for me in academia, providing me with the credentials I needed to pursue faculty and leadership opportunities within OT education that align with my interests and career goals. More importantly, EKU’s online ppOTD allowed me to continue working full time and supporting my family while I gained the leadership, scholarship and teaching skills I needed to be effective within my roles as an educator and administrator. I can’t say enough about the mentorship I received at EKU. Faculty were always available to support students throughout the process, and allow students a great deal of autonomy as they develop their final projects and leadership experiences. Faculty are receptive to individual needs and work to make sure students are getting what they want from their program of study as it relates to their own career goals.