“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
November 16, 2020 – Police departments and sheriff departments, they should resemble the communities they serve. I joined the police department in 1996 in Baltimore, Maryland, and back then people … Continue reading Saints of Santa Fe College – Derrick Jones, Ph.D.