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LAST NAME STARTING FROM: A

First Name: Test
Last Name: Aaron
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2012
What area best describes your field of work? Career
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Degree/Certification Earned: Doctorate

Location: , AL
Email: abellclinton@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Kaitlyn
Last Name: Accardi
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2018
What area best describes your field of work? Teacher/Professor
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Where are you employed: Newman High School
What is your title: Teacher, Yearbook Coordinator, Musical Director
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Yes, Mr. Accardi, Mrs.Spencer, Mr. Magnafici

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: St. Ambrose University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Dixon, IL 61021
Email: accardikaitlyn@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Dr. Mark
Last Name: Arseneau
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1976
What area best describes your field of work? Teacher/Professor
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Where are you employed: Retired Teacher 41 years
What is your title: Special Education Teacher
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Dr. Richard Siebs

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Illinois State University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: University of Louisiana - Monroe

Degree/Certification Earned: Doctorate

Location: Denver, CO 80205
Email: mark4dailygrind@aol.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Matt
Last Name: Atilano
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1993
What area best describes your field of work? Teacher/Professor
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Where are you employed: Capistrano Unified School District
What is your title: Teacher
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: NIU athletic counselor

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Northern Illinois University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Concordia University - Irvine

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: San Clemente , CA 92673
Email: mattatilano75@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: B

First Name: Mike
Last Name: Bellini
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1995
What area best describes your field of work? Management (Advertising, Business, Emergency, Event, City, Office, Performance, Project, etc.)
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Where are you employed: Hillcrest Family Services
What is your title: Vice President of Operations
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: College Professor

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Loras College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Walden University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Dubuque, IA 52001
Email: jbellini1976@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Shannon
Last Name: Bidlo
Maiden Name: Liston
Graduation Year: 2005
What area best describes your field of work? Therapist (Physical, Radiation, art, play, PTSD, Hospice, dance, music, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Thriving Lives Counseling LLC
What is your title: Psychotherapist
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

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Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Knox College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: DePaul University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Orland Park , IL 60462
Email: shannonbidlo@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Bailey
Last Name: Boesen
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2018
What area best describes your field of work? Other
Other:

Where are you employed: VeriFacts, LLC
What is your title: Engagement Specialist
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Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: No

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Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Rock Falls, IL 61071
Email: baileyboesen10699@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Michael Chad
Last Name: Bonnell
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1996
What area best describes your field of work? Management (Advertising, Business, Emergency, Event, City, Office, Performance, Project, etc.)
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Where are you employed: Froedtert Hospital
What is your title: Manager of Neurophysiology Labs & MEG Center
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Family

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: University of Phoenix

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Grand Canyon University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Cudahy, WI 53110
Email: mbbonnell@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Emily
Last Name: Braun
Maiden Name: Ferris
Graduation Year: 2008
What area best describes your field of work? Psychiatrist/Psychologist/Sociologist
Other:

Where are you employed: Self employed
What is your title: Counselor
How Long have you been employed here:

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Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Yes

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Texas Christian University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: University of North Texas and Divine Mercy University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Fort Worth , TX 76110
Email: emily.braun@divinemercy.edu

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Nellie
Last Name: Burke
Maiden Name: Papoccia
Graduation Year: 2009
What area best describes your field of work? Other
Other:

Where are you employed: Regional Office of Education #47
What is your title: Truancy Officer
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Degree/Certification Earned: Certificate

Location: Rock Falls, IL 61071
Email: burkes2016@yahoo.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: C

First Name: Justin
Last Name: Capp
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1994
What area best describes your field of work? Management (Advertising, Business, Emergency, Event, City, Office, Performance, Project, etc.)
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Where are you employed: Health care service corporation
What is your title: VP Sales Operations
How Long have you been employed here:

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Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Western Illinois University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: DePaul University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Email: justincapp2002@yahoo.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: MacKenzie
Last Name: Cooze
Maiden Name: Conley
Graduation Year: 2006
What area best describes your field of work? Police Officer, Corrections Office, Parole Officer, National Security Area
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Where are you employed: Customs and Border Protection
What is your title: Supervisory Customs and Border Protection Officer
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Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Edinburg , TX 78539
Email: maconle88@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Tanya
Last Name: Craft
Maiden Name: Torres
Graduation Year: 1992
What area best describes your field of work? Other
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Where are you employed: N/A
What is your title: N/A
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Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: N/A

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Sauk Valley Community College

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Degree/Certification Earned: Other

Location: Sterling , IL 61082
Email: crafty.tanya1974@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: D

First Name: Rachel
Last Name: Derby
Maiden Name: Heiderscheit
Graduation Year: 2015
What area best describes your field of work? Social Worker
Other:

Where are you employed: Stonehill Communities
What is your title: Social Worker
How Long have you been employed here:

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Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Loras College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Dubuque , IA 52001
Email: rachel.heiderscheit@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Greg
Last Name: Devall
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1990
What area best describes your field of work? Actor/Actress/Artist/Illustrator/Photography
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Where are you employed: Hollywood Studios
What is your title: Film Director
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Taking Multimedia design at Newman really helped define what career path I wanted to take.

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended:

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: UCLA

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Hollywood, CA 90028
Email: codi@teamwti.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Dennis
Last Name: Dombroski
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1970
What area best describes your field of work? Business (Entrepreneur, Economist, Insurance Agent, Accountant, Actuary, Sales, etc.)
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Where are you employed: Retired
What is your title:
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Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: St. Ambrose University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: University of Chicago

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Boise, ID 83702
Email: ddombroski07@icloud.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: E

First Name: Meghan
Last Name: Edwards
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2007
What area best describes your field of work? Therapist (Physical, Radiation, art, play, PTSD, Hospice, dance, music, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Bi County Special Education Cooperative
What is your title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: no

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Elmhurst College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Arizona State University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Rock Falls, IL 61071
Email: meghan.edwards13@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Adele
Last Name: Eklund
Maiden Name: Castillo
Graduation Year: 1972
What area best describes your field of work? Pathology (Forensics, Speech, clinical, anatomical, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Retired. Last employed Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s
What is your title: Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
How Long have you been employed here:

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Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Illinois State University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Illinois State University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Glendale, WI 53217
Email: aceklund@wi.rr.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: F

First Name: Matt
Last Name: Fredericks
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1995
What area best describes your field of work? Management (Advertising, Business, Emergency, Event, City, Office, Performance, Project, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: The Arc of the Quad Cities Area
What is your title: Chief Program Officer
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Different mentors and coaches throughout my life.

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Sauk Valley Community College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Northern Illinois University

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Bettendorf, IA 52722
Email: matthewfredericks67@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Jennifer
Last Name: Freeman
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1998
What area best describes your field of work? Teacher/Professor
Other:

Where are you employed: Dixon Public Schools
What is your title: 4th Grade Teacher
How Long have you been employed here:

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Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Western Illinois University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: American College of Education

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Sterling , IL 61081
Email: jenln@hotmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Kim
Last Name: Freitag
Maiden Name: Koehler
Graduation Year: 1976
What area best describes your field of work? Teacher/Professor
Other:

Where are you employed: retired - worked in US public and parochial schools & in international schools in Berlin, Germany and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; have been a classroom teacher (MS, HS, and college), principal, gifted program coordinator, curriculum coordinator
What is your title: currently do some work as an educational consultant
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: yes - Newman teachers

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Marquette University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Northern Illinois University

Degree/Certification Earned: Doctorate

Location: Elgin, IL 60123
Email: kimberly.koehler.freitag@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: G

First Name: Phil
Last Name: Garland
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1978
What area best describes your field of work? Business (Entrepreneur, Economist, Insurance Agent, Accountant, Actuary, Sales, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Nesper Sign
What is your title: President / owner
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: no

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Sauk Valley

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: University of Dubuque

Degree/Certification Earned: Associates

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Email: pgarland@nespersign.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Zac
Last Name: Gassman
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2011
What area best describes your field of work? Chiropractor
Other:

Where are you employed: Summit Chiropractic and Sports Institute
What is your title: Doctor of Chiropractic
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: No one specifically. Had the opportunity to shadow different doctors that helped me choose this field

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Loras College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Logan University

Degree/Certification Earned: Doctorate

Location: Spokane, WA 99204
Email: zacharygassman@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Bridget
Last Name: Gorokhovsky
Maiden Name: Czerwionka
Graduation Year: 1992
What area best describes your field of work? Teacher/Professor
Other:

Where are you employed: Vanderbilt University
What is your title: Director of the Humphrey Fellowship
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: My mom

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Northern Illinois University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Vanderbilt University

Degree/Certification Earned: Doctorate

Location: Brentwood, TN 37027
Email: bridget.a.gorokhovsky@vanderbilt.edu

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Tim
Last Name: Graff
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1979
What area best describes your field of work? Engineer (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Architect, Sound, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Emerson Electric - Appleton Group
What is your title: Vice President Engineering
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Growing up I was interested in electrical/electronic related stuff and science. At a Newman career day, I attended a presentation that described engineering. I said "That's it, I'll be an engineer!"

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: University of Illinois

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Northwestern University

Degree/Certification Earned: Certificate

Location: Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Email: graffte@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Tim
Last Name: Graff
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1979
What area best describes your field of work? Engineer (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Architect, Sound, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Emerson Electric - Appleton Group
What is your title: Vice President Engineering
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: University of Illinois

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Northwestern University

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Email: graffte@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: H

First Name: Chad
Last Name: Haley
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2001
What area best describes your field of work? Mechanical (Auto, Machinery, Tool and Die, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Blain's Farm amd Fleet
What is your title: Service Center Manager
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: No, applied for a part time position in a different area, was offered the current one, and made it a life time career and pashion.

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Sauk Valley Community College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Certificate

Location: Prophetstown, IL 61277
Email: chadkimchad@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Jacob
Last Name: Heiderscheit
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2017
What area best describes your field of work? Agriculture (Farming, Ag Business, Ag Management, Agronomist, Genetics, Ranching, Ag Science, Conservation, etc)
Other:

Where are you employed: John Deere
What is your title: Technical Instructor
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Yes but no one at Newman

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Morrison Tech

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Wichita, KS 67207
Email: jheiderscheit48@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Hermes
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2000
What area best describes your field of work? Politician, Political Aid, Political Activist, Lobbyist (Local, State, Federal)
Other:

Where are you employed: American Society of Plastic Surgeons
What is your title: Director of Government Relations, Political Affairs, and Health & Payment Policy
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: No, I came to it myself. I studied Film Production in undergrad, so I believe people can find a successful path in a lot of ways.

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Columbia College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: University of Nebraska - Omaha

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Omaha, NE 68124
Email: phermes@plasticsurgery.org

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Abigail
Last Name: Horner
Maiden Name: Phelps
Graduation Year: 2018
What area best describes your field of work? Therapist (Physical, Radiation, art, play, PTSD, Hospice, dance, music, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Sinnissippi Centers, Inc
What is your title: Substance Use, Prevention, and Recovery Intake and Psych Coordinator
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Lots of family, my husband, and friends

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Eastern Illinois University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Dixon , IL 61021
Email: abbeyccphelps@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: K

First Name: Debbi
Last Name: Kelly
Maiden Name: McCue
Graduation Year: 1986
What area best describes your field of work? Other Career
Other:

Where are you employed: Newman Central Catholic High School
What is your title: School Counselor
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Augustana College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Sterling, IL 61081
Email: dkelly@newmancchs.org

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Ashley
Last Name: Kirkland
Maiden Name: McCue
Graduation Year: 2012
What area best describes your field of work? Chiropractor
Other:

Where are you employed: Kirkland Family Chiropractic Center
What is your title: Chiropractic Physician, Certified Acupuncturist, Certified Athletic Trainer
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Yes- past chiropractors

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Illinois State University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Palmer College of Chiropractic

Degree/Certification Earned: Doctorate

Location: Sterling, IL 61081
Email: ashleymmccue2016@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Jason
Last Name: Koehn
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1992
What area best describes your field of work? Business (Entrepreneur, Economist, Insurance Agent, Accountant, Actuary, Sales, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Albion Residential
What is your title: President
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: No

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: University of Illinois

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Northwestern University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Lisle, IL 60532
Email: j.koehn@comcast.net

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Gehrig
Last Name: Koerner
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2018
What area best describes your field of work? Management (Advertising, Business, Emergency, Event, City, Office, Performance, Project, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Newman Central Catholic High School
What is your title: Director of Marketing and Enrollment
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Taking CEO at Newman really helped define what career path I wanted to take.

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Sauk Valley Community College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Judson University

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Sterling, IL 61081
Email: gehrig333@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: L

First Name: Natalie
Last Name: Ledford
Maiden Name: Quinton
Graduation Year: 2002
What area best describes your field of work? Other
Other:

Where are you employed: Rhodes College
What is your title: Chief of Digital Strategy and Enrollment Services
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Illinois Wesleyan University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: University of Alabama

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Acworth, GA 30101
Email: nledford4919@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Noah
Last Name: Leffelman
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2015
What area best describes your field of work? Military (Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force, Active, Retired, Reserves) Peace Corp Worker
Other:

Where are you employed: United State Air Force
What is your title: Captain / Air Weapons Officer
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Iowa State University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Liberty University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Mountain Home, ID 83647
Email: noah.leffelman@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: M

First Name: Harry
Last Name: McCoy
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2014
What area best describes your field of work? Social Worker
Other:

Where are you employed: Lutheran Social Services
What is your title: Child Welfare Specialist
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: No

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Western Illinois University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Dixon, IL 61021
Email: harry.mccoy@lssi.org

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Willy
Last Name: Mekeel
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2004
What area best describes your field of work? Travel (Pilot, Flight Attendant, Travel Agent, Interpreter, Linguist, Tour Guide, Translator, TSA)
Other:

Where are you employed: UW Madison and MNSU Mankato
What is your title: Senior lecturer for GIS and Cartography and Associate Professor of Aviation
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Minnesota State University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Minnesota State University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: North Mankato, MN 56003
Email: willy.mekeel@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Diana
Last Name: Merdian
Maiden Name: Vasquez
Graduation Year: 2003
What area best describes your field of work? Politician, Political Aid, Political Activist, Lobbyist (Local, State, Federal)
Other:

Where are you employed: City of Sterling
What is your title: Mayor
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: No

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Sauk Valley Community College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Ashford University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Sterling, IL 61081
Email: dianamerdian30@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: N

First Name: Theodore
Last Name: Nelson
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2005
What area best describes your field of work? Engineer (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Architect, Sound, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Syensqo
What is your title: Senior SPC Champion
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: My mother and brother

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Sauk Valley Community College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Northern Illinois University

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Sykesville, MD 21784
Email: tnelson52@icloud.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Jacob
Last Name: Nysather
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2009
What area best describes your field of work? Physician
Other:

Where are you employed: University of Cincinnati Medical Center
What is your title: Assistant Professor of Medicine - Nephrology
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Monmouth College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Lincoln Memorial University

Degree/Certification Earned: Doctorate

Location: Cincinnati , OH 45242
Email: jnysather@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: O

First Name: Timothy
Last Name: ONeil
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1978
What area best describes your field of work? Military (Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force, Active, Retired, Reserves) Peace Corp Worker
Other:

Where are you employed: Department of Defense contractor Part Time, Photo Orgainizer Company part time
What is your title: Contractor
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: I encourage young people to experience the Armed Services

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Illinois State University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Troy University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Laurel, MD 20708
Email: tiapatrol@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: P

First Name: Andrew
Last Name: Papoccia
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1999
What area best describes your field of work? Salesperson
Other:

Where are you employed: Wahl Clipper Corporation
What is your title: Senior Sales Manager
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Illinois State University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Sterling, IL 61081
Email: papoccia12@hotmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Travis
Last Name: Peterson
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2005
What area best describes your field of work? Salesperson
Other:

Where are you employed: SitePro Rentals
What is your title: Outside Sales
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: A friend

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Western Michigan

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Keller, TX 76244
Email: travis.c.peterson@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Anne
Last Name: Pillai
Maiden Name: Berges
Graduation Year: 1977
What area best describes your field of work? Teacher/Professor
Other:

Where are you employed: University of Notre Dame
What is your title: Education and Outreach
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Yes

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: University of Notre Dame

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Oregon State

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: South Bend, IN 46617
Email: annepillai@yahoo.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Maurice
Last Name: Possley
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1968
What area best describes your field of work? Author/Writer/Journalist/Reporter/Editor/Journalist/Advertising Manager
Other:

Where are you employed: I am a writer/researcher for the National Registry of Exonerations, a joint project of the University of California Irvine, Michigan University Law School and Michigan State University College of Law
What is your title: Senior researcher
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Prior to my current employment, I worked as an investigative journalist for the Rock Island Argus, the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune. My journalism career began in 1972. I left the Tribune in 2008. When I left Newman, I thought I wanted to be a math teacher. I got a work study job at Loyola at the student newspaper and my interest in teaching math went by the wayside as I became interested in being a newspaper reporter.

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Loyola University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Laguna Beach (As of June 1, 2024, I will be living in Ireland), CA 92651
Email: mauricepossley@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Tara
Last Name: Propheter
Maiden Name: McCue
Graduation Year: 1995
What area best describes your field of work? Teacher/Professor
Other:

Where are you employed: Rock Falls District #13 - Rock Falls Middle School
What is your title: 6th Grade Math Teacher
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: My college professor

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: St. Mary's College - Notre Dame

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: St. Xavier University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Sterling, IL 61081
Email: tproph@yahoo.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: R

First Name: Chelsey
Last Name: Ramirez
Maiden Name: Volz
Graduation Year: 2002
What area best describes your field of work? Veterinarian
Other:

Where are you employed: Northern Illinois Veterinary Services
What is your title: Veterinarian/owner
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: University of Illinois

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: University of Illinois

Degree/Certification Earned: Doctorate

Location: Sterling, IL 61081
Email: crramire@illinois.edu

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Sam
Last Name: Ramirez
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1994
What area best describes your field of work? Broadcaster, Radio or TV (News, Meteorologist, Sports, Camera Operator, Photographer, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Shaw Local Radio
What is your title: Sports Director
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Yes

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Sauk Valley Community College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Northern Illinois University

Degree/Certification Earned: Associates

Location: Sterling , IL 61081
Email: sr3233@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Suzanne
Last Name: Ravlin
Maiden Name: Hermes
Graduation Year: 1998
What area best describes your field of work? Lawyer/Public Defender, Paralegal
Other:

Where are you employed: White Coat Negotiations
What is your title: Owner / Attorney
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: University of Illinois

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Michigan State College of Law

Degree/Certification Earned: Doctorate

Location: Dixon, IL 61021
Email: shermes30@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Dugan
Last Name: Repass
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2009
What area best describes your field of work? Therapist (Physical, Radiation, art, play, PTSD, Hospice, dance, music, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: CGH Medical Center
What is your title: Doctor of Physical Therapy
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Yes

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: University of Iowa

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Clarke University

Degree/Certification Earned: Doctorate

Location: Sterling, IL 61081
Email: duganrepass@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Dylan
Last Name: Reyes
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2014
What area best describes your field of work? Management (Advertising, Business, Emergency, Event, City, Office, Performance, Project, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: University of Utah
What is your title: Administrative Officer
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: University of St. Francis

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: William Penn University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Email: dylanreyes92@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: David
Last Name: Rowzee
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2015
What area best describes your field of work? Police Officer, Corrections Office, Parole Officer, National Security Area
Other:

Where are you employed: Federal Bureau of Prisons
What is your title: Senior Officer Specialist
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Yes

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Illinois State University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Rock Falls , IL 61071
Email: davidrowzee@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Brady
Last Name: Rude
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2016
What area best describes your field of work? Salesperson
Other:

Where are you employed: Quicksilver Scientific
What is your title: South Florida regional sales manager
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Yes

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Ohio State University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Sauk Valley Community College

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Email: bradyrude4@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: S

First Name: Ryan
Last Name: Schaab
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2013
What area best describes your field of work? Physician
Other:

Where are you employed: University of Tennessee health Science Center
What is your title: Resident Physician
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: yes

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: University of Illinois

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: University of Illinois

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Memphis, TN 38103
Email: rschaab4@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Lupita
Last Name: Serrano
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2014
What area best describes your field of work? Other
Other:

Where are you employed: Lee County Health Department
What is your title: Emergency Response & Community Health Plan Coordinator
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Sauk Valley Community College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Northern Illinois University

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Sterling, IL 61081
Email: lserrano1995@icloud.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: David
Last Name: Sharp
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1992
What area best describes your field of work? Computers (System Design, Analysis, Programmer, Website Developer, Computer graphics, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Save A Lot
What is your title: VP - Data & Strategy Enablement Team; Operations
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Yes

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Illinois State University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Saint Louis, MO 63110
Email: david.sharp.nyy@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: John
Last Name: Sier
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1979
What area best describes your field of work? Lawyer/Public Defender, Paralegal
Other:

Where are you employed: Kitch Attorneys & Counselors
What is your title: Principal
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Yes, my great aunt

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Loyola University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Drake University - Mass Communication/Journalism and Law School

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Royal Oak, MI 48067-1104
Email: john.sier@kitch.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Molly
Last Name: Skudnig
Maiden Name: Welty
Graduation Year: 2004
What area best describes your field of work? Teacher/Professor
Other:

Where are you employed: Tommie Barfield Elementary School
What is your title: Literacy Coach
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Kay Karlson

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: MacMurray College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: American College of Education

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Marco Island, FL 34145
Email: skudnm13@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Kelly
Last Name: Slain
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2009
What area best describes your field of work? Human Resource Officer/Public Relations Specialist
Other:

Where are you employed: BP (British Petroleum)
What is your title: People & Culture Sr. Advisor - Projects Lead
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Yes - family

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Marquette University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: University of Illinois

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Chicago, IL 60607
Email: kelly.slain@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Jillienne
Last Name: Stout
Maiden Name: Roe
Graduation Year: 2018
What area best describes your field of work? Public Relations Specialist/Human Resources/Hospitality Worker
Other:

Where are you employed: HighTide Managing, LLC
What is your title: Director of Communication
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: My father Jason Roe

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Olivet Nazarene University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Dayton, OH 45431
Email: jillyb2014@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: T

First Name: Lucas
Last Name: Terveer
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2013
What area best describes your field of work? Therapist (Physical, Radiation, art, play, PTSD, Hospice, dance, music, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Rock Valley Physical Therapy
What is your title: Physical Therapist
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: St. Ambrose University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: St. Ambrose University

Degree/Certification Earned: Doctorate

Location: Davenport , IA 52806
Email: lucasterveer@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Nate
Last Name: Terveer
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2014
What area best describes your field of work? Management (Advertising, Business, Emergency, Event, City, Office, Performance, Project, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Sewer Equipment
What is your title: Strategic Marketing Analyst
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: St. Ambrose University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Rock Falls, IL 61071
Email: nateterveer@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Tschosik
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1986
What area best describes your field of work? Stockbroker/ Investor/ Financial Planner
Other:

Where are you employed: Ned Davis Research
What is your title: Senior Portfolio Strategist
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Illinois State University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: University of Chicago

Degree/Certification Earned: Masters

Location: Hinsdale , IL 60521
Email: patrick_tschosik@yahoo.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: V

First Name: Cara
Last Name: Vock
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2008
What area best describes your field of work? Social Worker
Other:

Where are you employed: National Children’s Advocacy Center
What is your title: Program Manager Chapter Development
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: My previous teachers and mentors

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended:

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended: Illinois State University

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Normal , IL 61761
Email: cara.anne.vock@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: W

First Name: Donald
Last Name: Wasilewski
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 1994
What area best describes your field of work? Engineer (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Architect, Sound, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Barnett Outdoors
What is your title: Engineering Manager
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work:

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Montana State University

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Grantsville, UT 84029
Email: don@ryzertek.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


First Name: Anthony
Last Name: Welty
Maiden Name:
Graduation Year: 2002
What area best describes your field of work? Management (Advertising, Business, Emergency, Event, City, Office, Performance, Project, etc.)
Other:

Where are you employed: Woods Equipment
What is your title: Category Director
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: Yes.

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Monmouth College

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelors

Location: Dixon, IL 61021
Email: anthonywelty@hotmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes


LAST NAME STARTING FROM: Z

First Name: Patricia
Last Name: Zigler
Maiden Name: Bradley
Graduation Year: 1977
What area best describes your field of work? Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, Hospice Care Worker
Other:

Where are you employed: Recently retired from CGH Medical Center after 44 years
What is your title: Staff Nurse Cardiology testing, previously Operating Room.
How Long have you been employed here:

What do you remember most from NCCHS:

Did anyone encourage you to go into your current field of work: I was encouraged by counselors and family

Undergraduate or Community College/University attended: Rockford Memorial School of Nursing

Graduate or Additional College(s)/University attended:

Degree/Certification Earned: Certificate

Location: Rock Falls, IL 61071
Email: pzigler51@gmail.com

Would you be willing to Skype or Email with a student who might be interested in learning more about your life experiences?: Yes