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Blog Archive: Vermont Spotlights
Sarah Kourkoulis wanted to work at a school but lacked a college degree. With support from VSAC and the Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program, she’s well on her way.
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VSAC’s annual College and Career Pathways event helps students and families take next steps after high school—from identifying career interests to writing a college essay to navigating financial aid. Among others, a new workshop on apprenticeships explains how students can “test-drive” a potential career and gain valuable experience.
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“There are so many ways to look at death. I try to talk about it a lot,” says Cara Campbell. “People shy away at first. But then, when something happens, they need someone to talk to.” Cara Campbell is a certified end-of-life doula, a role that is just beginning to take shape in the United States…
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Patrick Rogers graduated from high school in the year 2000—“you know, when we all thought the world was ending,” he says. While it’s funny to think about now, Patrick still finds relevance in it. As the Associate Director of Admissions for Vermont State University (VTSU), he’s always looking for…
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“I’ve been a massage therapist for the last 15 years. I love it, but it doesn’t pay very well,” says Jared Green. After a recent divorce he started contemplating his future as a single parent. He knew he needed a career change. “Plus, I feel like there’s only so far I can go with massage,” a…
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As a CPA, a football coach, and a new dad, Kristopher Sabourin is used to helping young Vermonters prepare for the future. He’s a partner at St. Albans accounting firm A.M. Peisch, a longtime football coach—for the St. Albans Steelers youth program, and now for the BFA St. Albans high school team…
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Addiction kept Amanda Southwick from going to college right after high school. Motherhood inspired her to recover. Now, she’s pursuing a college education so she can help others reach recovery.
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The Thanksgiving season reminds us about giving thanks and giving back. In that spirit, we wanted to re-introduce you to three students we’ve profiled, who, thanks to hard work, family support, and the VSAC counselors who guided them on their college and career paths, are on their way to giving back…
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VSAC’s Educational Opportunity Center helps adult student, Kristina Callahan, earn credentials for her dream job.
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Zofia Kosakowski “makes everyone feel comforted and cared about,” says Kassidy Moore, a VSAC outreach counselor who worked with Zofia on her college applications during her junior and senior years at Rivendell Academy. Moore’s description is a fitting one for this aspiring elementary school teacher…
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