Student Success

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Ag Workforce Student Success: Ashley Sanders

January 6, 2025

Name:  Ashley Sanders Workforce training program(s) completed at Eastern: Are you still taking training programs? If so, where and what training are you working toward? I plan to continue taking some of the courses that 91×ÔÅÄoffers each year to further my knowledge. What is something you learned (knowledge, training, skills) during Eastern’s Workforce training program that you utilize in your workplace and/or current training? So much of what I learned during my fellowship is applicable to our current operation and future plans we have.…

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Ag Workforce Student Success: Sarah Beard

November 5, 2024

Name:  Sarah Beard Workforce training program(s) completed at Eastern: Are you still taking training programs? If so, where and what training are you working toward? I’m hoping to complete the Horticulture Management Systems Certification through 91×ÔÅÄin 2025. There is also a Pasture Management class that is part of the Livestock Management Systems Certification that I would like to take in 2025, as I was not able to attend in 2024 as a farm fellow. Current Employer/Job (if applicable): I am currently employed at Blue…

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Early Entrance Alumni Student Success: Quincy Combs

August 6, 2024

Name:  Quincy Combs Number of Credit Hours Earned at Eastern: 71 Where have you enrolled/attended (college/university) and what degree(s) are you working toward, or completed? I have enrolled in Liberty University Online’s program. I am getting a dual degree in Secondary Education: Social Studies and History. What is something you learned (content knowledge, study skills, technology, etc.) while taking classes at 91×ÔÅÄthat has helped in your current/previous studies? While attending the first few years of my degree at 91×ÔÅÄI learned several things. First,…

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Alumni Student Success: Adrianna Waldron

May 28, 2024

Name:  Adrianna Waldron Degree(s) earned from 91×ÔÅÄand other schools: Are you still taking classes? If so, where and what degree are you working toward? Not currently enrolled. Current Employer/Job (if applicable): West Virginia University Medicine Grant Memorial Hospital – Registered Nurse/Charge RN, Medical Surgical Unit What is something you learned (knowledge, training, skills) during your academic program that you utilize in your workplace and/or current studies? 91×ÔÅÄprovided me with my fundamental education that allowed me to become a licensed registered nurse. I felt…

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Workforce Student Success: Merisa Shockley

May 21, 2024

Name:  Merisa Shockley Workforce training program(s) completed at Eastern: What is something you learned (knowledge, training, skills) during Eastern’s Workforce training program that you utilize in your workplace and/or current training? I’m not really sure how many will consider this a success story, but for me it is. When I started this training program I had one goal and that was to have a smart backup plan. I now have my class A, no restrictions commercial, driver’s license, with tanker and hazmat endorsements. I don’t…

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Ag Workforce Student Success: Lindsay Paul

May 16, 2024

Name:  Lindsay Paul Workforce training program(s) completed at Eastern: Are you still taking training programs? If so, where and what training are you working toward? After completing the farm fellowship, I continued to learn through online gardening classes I took in the fall of 2023. This led me to continue my learning by becoming a 2024 Master Gardener Trainee where I’ve had the opportunity to continue learning about horticulture through Dr. Jett, Dr. Quesada, and many others. Current Employer/Job (if applicable): Hardy County Schools, substitute…

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Ag Workforce Student Success: Kimberly Dollinger

December 7, 2023

Name:  Kimberly Dollinger Workforce training program(s) completed at Eastern: Are you still taking training programs? If so, where and what training are you working toward? I am working toward completing the Horticulture Management Certificate (expected 2024), as I only need one more class. I will be taking it through Eastern. I am putting up a high tunnel through the NRCS, and want as much education about it as I can get to ensure my greatest chances of success. Current Employer/Job (if applicable): I am currently…

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Alumni Student Success: Merritt Purol

December 1, 2023

Name:  Merritt Purol Degree(s) earned from 91×ÔÅÄand from other schools: Are you still taking classes? If so, where and what degree are you working toward? Currently, I am not taking any classes. Current Employer/Job (if applicable): I am currently employed by Breezeline, an Internet and Cable provider. I review billing concerns by clients and troubleshoot service issues. What is something you learned (knowledge, training, skills) during your academic program that you utilize in your workplace and/or current studies? The biggest thing I learned from…

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Early Childhood Development Student Success: Georgia M. Ketterman

November 1, 2023

Name:  Georgia M. Ketterman Degree(s) earned from 91×ÔÅÄand from other schools: Are you still taking classes? If so, where, and what degree are you working toward? Yes, I am still taking classes. I am currently attending Western Governors University (WGU), working toward a bachelor’s degree in special education, Mild to Moderate K through 12. I also attended Gallaudet University this past summer, attending the ASL Connect program to begin learning sign language. Current Employer/Job (if applicable) I am employed with Grant County Schools. I…

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Early Childhood Development Student Success: Morgin Taylor Miller

October 18, 2023

Name:   Morgin Taylor Miller Degree(s) earned from 91×ÔÅÄand from other schools: Are you still taking classes? If so, where, and what degree are you working toward? Yes, I am currently enrolled in the Infant/Toddler program through the North American Montessori Center.ÌýI am starting my M.A.S. in Psychology in the Spring. Current Employer/Job (if applicable) Home Base Inc. – Outreach Counselor. What is something you learned (knowledge, training, skills) during your academic program that you utilize in your workplace and/or current studies? Something I learned…

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