Main Content

Blog Archive: Adult Student

Monica Sargent
17 Dec

Celebrating Monica Sargent: 44 years, more than 7,000 lives touched

Written by
Sabina Haskell

Monica Sargent is a native Vermonter who grew up in Johnson, the fourth generation of her family to do so. She was the fifth of six children of parents who worked in the talc and woolen industries in town. Her older siblings preceded her in college attendance, two earning associate degrees, one from…
Read More >
Kelsey Stratton photo
11 Dec

Talent Search alum Kelsey Stratton gives back to her hometown

Written by
Emily Stetson

Speaking with special education teacher and Talent Search alum Kelsey Stratton is nothing short of inspiring. A native of Randolph Union High School, Kelsey credits both her ability to give back to her students and her interest in education to the support VSAC gave to her as a young student. For…
Read More >
Jamira Armah
17 Nov

EOC Works in Vermont. Meet Jamira Armah: On the path to becoming an RN

Written by
Sabina Haskell

Jamira Armah was able to come to the United States from Ghana through a Visa lottery. She first settled in New York City, where she trained as a certified nursing assistant. She moved to Vermont in 1999 for a relationship and met with the Educational Opportunity Center program counselor for the…
Read More >
Gail Trede
04 Sep

Gail Trede uses life’s lessons to become a librarian

Written by
Sabina Haskell

When Gail Trede started her college path she was in her mid-50s. It started because she had earned the opportunity to take an online class at no cost through volunteer work. But she was reluctant. She didn’t think she was smart enough. Her confidence was so low, someone else had to actually sign her…
Read More >
Meghan Lewia
26 Jun

Meghan Lewia helps keep people healthy

Written by
Sabina Haskell

Meghan Lewia helps keep people healthy now, but she does so from behind the scenes. She is a friendly voice and guiding hand in making sure patients, many with chronic conditions, are getting the tests and regular care they need. Meghan’s plan is to get out of the office and into some scrubs. She’s…
Read More >
Dennis Van Nostrand
22 May

Dennis Van Nostrand knows the road he wants to travel

Written by
Sabina Haskell

Dennis Van Nostrand has two dreams: To be a cross-country tractor-trailer truck driver and to be an actor. On the first one he’s close to his destination. Dennis currently has a class B commercial driver’s license and works for Thomas Dairy in Rutland. He loves his job, but he’s been spending his…
Read More >
Debbie McBride
07 May

A graduation for the generations

Written by
Sabina Haskell

Debbie McBride and her son both graduated from college on the same day. She skipped her ceremony to attend his, a small sacrifice but one of many she made to pursue her degree. That graduation meant she met her goal of earning the diploma by the time she turned 50. It also represents a new career…
Read More >