by Nyla on March 5, 2018
Mirna Gonzalez has struggled with serious medical problems since she was 16 years old. She was in and out of hospitals, endured multiple surgeries, and nurses regularly stopped by her house to monitor her progress. She did independent study for a while before graduating high school from a chartered military academy. “There were a lot …
Posted in Student Spotlights / Visalia
by Nyla on February 26, 2018
Isaiah Motupalli has been working with his dad James since he was 15, using brick, rock, stone and concrete to pour driveways and build walls. “I saved up to buy my first car, a Ford Ranger pickup, when I was in high school,” he says. After graduation, he tried junior college for less than a …
Posted in Construction Management / Ontario / Spotlight / Student Spotlights
by Nyla on December 25, 2017
Mellissa Prendez earned her Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy at SJVC’s Bakersfield campus and has worked in that specialized field for about 15 months. But she knows a big change is coming for professionals at her education level in Respiratory Care. “There’s no set date yet, but the industry and professional organizations have …
Posted in Respiratory Therapy / Respiratory Therapy Bachelor's Degree / Spotlight / Student Spotlights
