Many people have positively impacted my life here at Marywood University. I thank the President of the University, Sr. Anne Munley, IHM, and the Congregation of the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM). These are the Sisters who have sponsored my education by providing me with tuition, boarding, food, spiritual nourishment, etc. etc. I thank ALL the professors who have taught me all the courses I have taken from undergraduate to graduate school. I thank my advisors, Sr. Gail Cabral IHM and Dr. Estelle Campenni; I thank them for their love, care, and words of encouragement. I thank all the wonderful faculty and staff members, my mentor Dr. Sebastiani, and all my friends. From the depth of my heart, I am very grateful to you ALL. Without the help of you all, I could not be who I am today. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU……