Have you always wanted to pursue a college education? Did circumstances or finances get in your way? Do you feel as if you have no purpose in life? In her book, In Pursuit of an Education, Dr. Malone explains: The impact of a college education and influential people on future endeavors, The importance of hard work, dedication, and commitment, How motivation pays off. In Pursuit of an Education is essential reading for anyone but especially those wishing to be encouraged, inspired, and to awaken the spirit deep within you to set realistic academic goals, follow through, and achieve extraordinary accomplishments. Debra Malone's intriguing, personal, and compelling true stories are sure to bring you to tears at times and laughter at others. But most of all, be inspired as you discover how God parted waters and helped her overcome tribulations so she could obtain her educational goals. Dr. Debra Malone is the founder of Malone Educational Consulting Services and holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She is also the author of the articles, "Culture: A Potential Challenge for Parental Involvement in Schools" and "Socioeconomic Status (SES): A Potential Challenge for Parental Involvement in Schools, " which appeared in The International Journal for Professional Educators in 2015 and 2017 respectively. Debra and her husband, Floyd, reside in Round Rock, Texas, and have one daughter and two grandchildren.