Alumni Stories

Jessica Killon, a graduate of the Early Childhood Education program, plans to become an elementary school teacher and make a meaningful difference in children’s lives. “Ever since kindergarten, I’ve looked up to my teachers—they inspired me and made learning exciting. From a young age, I knew I wanted to follow in their footsteps and become […]

Deshon Porter, a graduate of the Board of Governors program, made a promise that he would finish college after his late wife passed in August of 2016. Fighting depression, Porter pushed through to keep his promise to his late wife and prove to his mother he could finish college. He was able to use his