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Welcome to Scholar Start – Journals + Strategies for the Doctoral Journey

At Scholar Start, we believe in the power of writing and reflection to fuel growth. Founded by Dr. Brandi, Scholar Start provides two pillars of support:

Doctoral Success – Coaching, mock proposal and defense prep, and resources designed to help doctoral students finish strong.

Journaling for All – Tools and guided journals that create space for anyone; students, professionals, or dreamers to pause, reflect, and grow.

Most importantly, Scholar Start is a community; a village of support where scholars and journalers connect, encourage, and grow together. Because success isn’t a solo journey, it’s something we build, side by side.

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Empowering minds, transforming futures
Experienced educator since
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Empowering minds, transforming futures
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Dr. B is a dedicated educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education.

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The Final Rehearsal: Mock Proposal or Defense Prep
04 Oct

The Final Rehearsal: Mock Proposal or Defense Prep

Practice your proposal or dissertation defense with expert feedback, so you’re confident when it counts!
Cost: $35
October Journaling Event
19 Oct

October Journaling Event

Cost: $25
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Success Stories
Devlin struggled with crowded classes and disinterest in learning until Ms. Howard and Mrs. Brown joined mid-year. Within weeks in Ms. Howard’s class, he became excited about school, started sharing what he learned, and by year-end, he could write his name and knew 100 sight words. Thanks to their dedication, Devlin now loves reading, carries a book everywhere, and is an Honor Roll student with a passion for anime. I'm immensely grateful to Ms. Howard and Mrs. Brown for setting him on this path to success.
BrandieParent of former student
My daughter was in Ms. Howard's third-grade class, and she quickly became one of her favorite teachers. As a military family with a hearing-impaired child, finding such dedicated support was invaluable. Ms. Howard always went above and beyond, treating my daughter with exceptional care and understanding. She made a lasting impact, and to this day, my daughter remembers her fondly. Thank you, Ms. Howard, for being a wonderful teacher and friend.
JenniferParent of former student
Dr. Howard and I were part of a university cohort, where her high standards and unwavering support greatly impacted me. Her belief in fostering lifelong learning and her encouragement helped me achieve personal success. Dr. Howard’s care and focus on helping others be their best are at the heart of her work. Thank you, Dr. Howard, for all the love and support. You will always have a special place in my heart.
Dr. LindyDoctoral cohort member
Brandi was an amazing teacher for my daughter. She taught her in 1st grade when we first moved to Georgia, and again in 3rd grade. They built a strong bond that has lasted through the years. Brandi continues to check in and support my daughter, even as she prepares to enter 9th grade. She's not just a teacher but a cherished part of our family.
LinseeParent of former student
Blessings, I have no words to describe teacher Brandi. She was one of my daughter's best teachers, with a unique and personalized teaching method. She was born to be a teacher. Congratulations, Brandi. Wishing you much success. You will always be remembered with love
LucyParent of former student
Working with Ms. Brandi Howard was an enlightening experience. She taught me the importance of balance in a classroom of "littles." Despite my middle school focus, I ended up teaching first grade. Thanks to Ms. Howard's mentorship, I knew how to approach this challenge. I learned that understanding students' learning styles allows you to exceed curriculum expectations. Our students, eager to learn, thrived on a balance of structured learning and play. When I took over my own first-grade class, my students surpassed expectations, thanks to the valuable lessons from Ms. Howard.
GentryFormer colleague
Your intentionality on the panel and who you pulled together in the space was very well experienced. Thank you for the behind the scenes work you pulled together!
Ann KDoctoral panel experience
My students had an excellent time doing the “Fractions in Nature” activity. These lessons were easy to follow, explicit, and made learning fun. They were engaged while learning about fractions in the spring time.
Ms. Nolin

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