A mere three days after graduating from Goodwin College’s Medical Assistin program, Kathryn Racicot started her new position at Generations Family Health Center in Norwich. Continue reading Kathryn Racicot: “Medical Assisting is such a great stepping stone”
Megan Husson, recent Goodwin College Medical Assisting graduate, was hired at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in the Hematology/Oncology Department exactly four years to the day of her discharge. At just 16 years old, Husson had been diagnosed with superior mesenteric artery syndrome, a rare gastro-vascular disorder that affects the intestines. “It took eight months to be diagnosed,” Husson recalled. “I’m 5’7 and was 102 pounds and on 28 different medications a day.” Continue reading Megan Husson: “It felt like I was training for a career while I was still in the classroom.”
Desmond Batts, a graduate of Goodwin’s bachelor’s degree program in Environmental Studies, has big plans for his future and for the environment. Continue reading Desmond Batts: Making Clean Water a Priority
Goodwin student Yesenia Aponte calls the College her second home. “It’s so peaceful here, and everyone I’ve met is friendly and helpful,” Aponte stated. Having transferred from another school, she expected working with the Admissions Office to be time consuming. “I thought the transfer process was going to be more complicated, but Goodwin made it easy.”
Continue reading Yesenia Aponte: “Without Goodwin’s support, I wouldn’t have been able to continue.”
These videos show that for Goodwin College’s students, it’s better here. Continue reading For Our Students, It’s Better Here
When Michele Miller enrolled in Goodwin College’s Ophthalmic Science program, she had already spent 12 years as an oral surgery assistant. She spoke enthusiastically about what she believes having an education will do for her new career. Continue reading Michele Miller: “Ophthalmic Science is a hidden gem”
Goodwin College had a job opening for a custodian in its Facilities Department. Elliott Reed was in need of full-time employment. The match was perfect, and he is now a familiar community member at the River Campus. And as Reed, … Continue reading Elliott Reed: Challenges, Blessing, and “Showing the Way”
Vickie Southerland, a Management and Leadership graduate, landed a promotion one week after earning her bachelor’s degree from Goodwin. Continue reading Vickie Southerland: “Nothing Was Going to Stop Me”
Lincoln LeFebvre has been working at Home Depot for nearly a decade. After taking courses at another college but not completing his degree — and being passed up twice for managerial position promotions — he decided to enroll in Goodwin College’s Management and Leadership program. Continue reading Lincoln LeFebvre: “Goodwin made me a better manager and a better person”
Christina Tolides works in the health and safety analysis and prevention area at a large company, but realized instead of just offering emotional support she wanted to be able to offer a more well-rounded approach to care. With an existing degree in forensic science and a minor in chemistry, Tolides decided to make a career change and enrolled in Goodwin’s nursing program. Continue reading Christina Tolides: “I’m growing the way a nurse is supposed to grow”
In January 2014, Olivia Stacey’s father passed away, altering her life path significantly. From a young age, Stacey had watched as her father studied to become a nurse. Stacey wasn’t sure what kind of career she wanted to pursue, but found strength and motivation following in her father’s footsteps. Continue reading Olivia Stacey: “There is no way you could fail”
Penny Krivickas received her associate degree in Nursing from Goodwin in 2007, graduating with four RN jobs lined up. Eight years of well-earned work and life experience later, Krivickas came back to Goodwin and enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Continue reading Penny Krivickas: Patience, Empathy, and Kindness
Troy Carlson worked as a Medical Assistant in a pediatrics office, but the inspiration to continue his education and become a nurse led him to enroll at Goodwin College. Continue reading Troy Carlson: “I believe in Goodwin’s message”
Desso is now a student in the Public Safety program at Goodwin. “I came to Goodwin because it is an institution that strives for results. The concept of ‘When am I ever going to use this?’ does not exist here,” Desso said. Desso chose Public Safety because she wants to serve the community she lives in. “It’s a unique field,” Desso explained, “because you can prevent issues before they occur as opposed to being faced with only the aftermath.” Continue reading Kelly Desso: From Music to Asset Protection
Sara Stecewicz, Goodwin College Environmental Studies graduate, now lives in sunny California working as a lab technician at Rutherford Hill Winery in Napa Valley. Continue reading Sara Stecewicz: From Goodwin Student to Napa Valley Lab Tech
Having worked as a bartender for 10 years, Getty decided to come to Goodwin to pursue a degree in a field she is passionate about: environmental stewardship. Continue reading Rosanna Getty: Creating a Sustainable Environment
Ashley Cichowicz had been employed at a preschool in Manchester, Connecticut, but when it closed due to budget cuts, she found herself working at a fast food restaurant and unable to meet her bills. Now, Cichowicz is a student in the Goodwin College Child Study program, with a promising future ahead. Continue reading Ashley Cichowicz: “You Can Do It And Goodwin Can Help You”
Goodwin College’s Human Services program provides students with a wide range of opportunities to make a positive impact and to improve the quality of life for others — and that’s exactly what Veronica Vioude and Yamilette Rosado are learning to do, even before they graduate. Continue reading Goodwin’s Human Services “Dynamic Duo”
