ED 802 was a workshop-style course designed to help students complete their Dissertation in Practice research. Throughout the course, I worked with my LDFM and committee members to refine Chapters 1 through 4 and drafted Chapter 5, where I established my academic voice and highlighted my study's contribution to the research field. After integrating feedback from my committee, I developed my Dissertation in Practice presentation, defended my thesis, and finalized my DiP for publication. By the end of ED 802, I achieved my lifelong goal of earning my doctorate in education.