Saints of SF | Oriana Diaz Moffa
“My parents have always wanted a better future for me and my sister. We were already looking for options in Florida but it wasn’t until my parents heard about the … Continue reading Saints of SF | Oriana Diaz Moffa
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Saint of Santa Fe | Sergio Mejia
“I want my daughters to have access to knowledge, an appreciation of the joyous culture and traditions of the Nicaraguan people and to acknowledge the layered history of struggle and … Continue reading Saint of Santa Fe | Sergio Mejia
Saints of Santa Fe | Nicolle Davis
“I chose a career in nursing to help people and make a difference. I had a family member that was hospitalized when I was young and the kindness, compassion and sheer … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe | Nicolle Davis
Saints of Santa Fe College – Maxim Prokopenko
“Technology is everywhere in our lives. As a Research Facilitator and Application Specialist, I help scientists in computer research at the University of Florida’s Information Technology Research Computing department. In … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Maxim Prokopenko
Saints of Santa Fe College – Clay Abraham
“Several mentors have made a lasting impact on my life. At age 16, I was in a car accident that left me homebound. A high school teacher, Renae Allen at … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Clay Abraham
Saints of Santa Fe College – Andy Sakalla
“I received multiple scholarship opportunities to attend other Florida universities. I chose Santa Fe College because of the reputation for building strong connections between students and professors, I wanted that … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Andy Sakalla
“I struggle with standardized tests. The SAT and ACT were difficult and my scores didn’t reflect my abilities when going through the college application process. I applied to around 5 … Continue reading
Saints of Santa Fe College – Lisa Manley
“Being from a rural town, transportation is a critical barrier to attending college. I grew up in Keystone Heights and didn’t have transportation; how could I ever go to college? … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Lisa Manley
Saints of Santa Fe – LaTonya Middleton
“After 25 years in cosmetology, I prepare to start my Master’s of Agribusiness at UF, thanks to the degrees I received at Santa Fe College. Despite success in cosmetology, I … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe – LaTonya Middleton
Saints of Santa Fe College – Eric Williams
“I am the first in my family to go to college. It is mind-blowing. I had to create my own path and it allowed me to shape myself and my future, compared … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Eric Williams
Saints of Santa Fe College – Ed Bonahue
“When I first moved to Gainesville, I can’t say I really knew anything about community colleges. I’d taught at UNC and UF. When I came to SF, I found the … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Ed Bonahue
Saints of Santa Fe College – Zoe Willingham
“I graduated from UF in 2020 with a microbiology degree and I was just kind of like ‘I don’t want to work inside.’ There’s something that draws me outside. In … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Zoe Willingham
Saints of Santa Fe College – Angela Gregory
“Twenty years after graduating from SF, I wanted to re-evaluate my career path. I reached out to SF’s Career Exploration Center and completed assessments for personality, interests and values to … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Angela Gregory
Saints of Santa Fe College – Lavonia Merrell
“While I was working on my bachelor’s in Health Services Administration, I took a diversity and inclusion class. That led me to make a commitment to be involved in diversity … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Lavonia Merrell
Saints of Santa Fe College – Chris Alford
“I started working retail right out of high school and worked my way up to management. When I left that store, I realized that I had the experience for a … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Chris Alford
Saints of Santa Fe College – Samantha Long
March 30, 2021 – “I’ve been interested in cars since I was a little girl. I was always excited to buy Hot Wheels. Whenever they had the “boys and girls” … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Samantha Long
Saints of Santa Fe College – Morticia Triplett
February 23, 2021 – I came to Santa Fe College from South Florida to get my CNA license. I’ve been in the nursing field on and off for 20 years … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Morticia Triplett
Saints of SF | Norah Parks-Church
I heard about the Dual Enrollment program at Santa Fe from my friends at Gainesville High School. I thought it sounded interesting, so I looked into it more. I made … Continue reading Saints of SF | Norah Parks-Church
Saints of Santa Fe College – Elisabeth Eder
January 25, 2021 – “I decided to start a petition on campus last year to bring LGBTQ resources to the campus. I went around and asked students, ‘Hey, would you … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Elisabeth Eder
Saints of Santa Fe College – Andy Barnes
January 11, 2021 – I came to Santa Fe after graduating from Buchholz. I literally grew up just on the other side of what is now Meadowbrook Golf Course. So, … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Andy Barnes
Saints of Santa Fe College – Sydnee King
November 30, 2020 – I taught my younger brother, he’s also homeschooled, up until this year. I help my parents teach him math, so that was kind of my job. … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Sydnee King