by Nyla on August 25, 2015
Tawny Williams is her family’s support system. Her military husband, Melvin, and their 14-year-old son, Melvin, depend on her to keep “all systems go” at home. “A military wife is one of the biggest honors in the world, but it is a selfless life,” says Tawny. That busy life was rushing by. “By the time …
Posted in Faculty Spotlights / Grad Success / Medical Office / Temecula
by Nyla on August 18, 2015
Admissions Advisor Teresa Martinez knows something about what it takes for single moms to make it alone. Her mom, Paula, took care of her and her brother without any help. At 18 years old, Teresa found herself alone with her young son, Michael, when she and her son’s father separated. It was up to her …
Posted in Business Administration / Faculty Spotlights / Madera
by Nyla on July 14, 2015
Some 25 years ago – when Licensed Vocational Nursing instructor Denise Scrimshire was a nursing student – her instructor was a real whip-cracker. “Ms. Gandy had very high expectations and everybody feared her, but she was highly revered, and I wanted to be as good as she was,” says Denise. “It was tough, it was strict …
Posted in Faculty Spotlights / Licensed Vocational Nursing / Visalia
