CMC Vail Valley at Edwards Commencement 2020
Welcome to the CMC Vail Valley at Edwards virtual commencement! And, to all our graduates, congratulations for your well-earned degree or certificate!
Please see the schedule below for the virtual commencement program. You can also scroll down to read the list of graduates and click on their individual profiles.
We also invite you to share your celebration on social media via #cmcgrad2020.
Virtual Commencement Schedule
Carrie Besnette Hauser, Ph.D., President & Chief Executive Officer
Angie Paccione, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colorado Department of Higher Education
Marc Brennan, Ph.D., Vice President & Dean of CMC Vail Valley
Carrie Besnette Hauser, Ph.D., President & Chief Executive Officer
Lauren Casteel, B.A., President and Chief Executive Officer of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado
Patricia Hererra
Dr. Marc Brennan Campus, Vice President & Dean of CMC Vail Valley
Chris Romer, District 7, Eagle County Trustee
Larry Dutmer
CMC Vail Valley Leadership
Dr. Marc Brennan
Campus Vice President & Dean
Dr. Amy Blakey
Assistant Dean of Instruction
Paula Hauswirth-Cummings
Assistant Dean of Instruction
Dr. Jeremiah Johnson
Assistant Dean of Instruction
Dr. Ted R. Long
Assistant Dean of Instruction
Recognition of Academic Achievement
4-YEAR TOP GRADUATE
Cole Stewart
Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies
2-YEAR TOP GRADUATE
Rachel Pemberton
Associate of Applied Science, EMT Paramedic
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has a presence on almost 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations.
Jacob M Amaya
Breana Briones
Sayra Elizabeth Gonzalez Fernandez
Tania Loera
Isabella Francesca Marquez
Cole Stewart
2020 Graduates
Final certificates and degrees are dependent on review and certification by the CMC Registrar’s Office.
First Name | Last Name | Middle Name/Middle Initial | Suffix | Home Town | Home State | Your Social Media Links | Campus | Additional Degrees | Status | Gratitude | CMC Memories | Photo Link | Degree Name | Program Name | CLETA-Nursing | Details |
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Alessie | Acosta | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | GratitudeI would like to thank the Academy, and by "the Academy" I mean my family. First, my parents, who lovingly and proudly support my decisions and who serve as my prime inspiration to be awesome; my brothers, who I can play "Super Smash Bros." with at any time and allow me to revert back to the ways of a child; and my sister, who is a total badass and through academia is the only way I can reach her level. I'd also like to thank Jim Thompson for vouching for me and being an understanding academic advisor. Thank you to anyone who has sent me good vibes and wishes. Special shout-out to Matthew McConaughey, who in "Dazed and Confused" coolly noted, "It'd be a lot cooler if you did." This degree is an example of when it is indeed a lot cooler if you did. Stay fresh, Alessie |
Associate of Arts | |||||||||
Shawna | Adams | Ellen | Eagle | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI want to thank my parents for supporting me and being there to help me along the way. They have helped me so much. My friends have been so supportive as well. Thanks to everyone who helped me through this last two years. I appreciate all of you. |
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Associate of Science | Psychology | |||||||
Olya | Aden | Frisco | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/olya_aden |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you to my family and friends, who have supported me through this course and the tough times. Couldn't have done it with out you all. |
MemoryAll of our long hours on lab day. Great group of people to share the experience with! |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||
Dora | Aguilar Gonzalez | Giselt | Eagle | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/GMoneySmallss/https://www.instagram.com/Gigii.Smallss/ |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you for the amazing opportunity of being able to contribute to my community and making this possible for me. |
MemoryThank you Ms. Givens & Ms. Chato for sharing your knowledge with me. |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Teacher | |||||
Dalia | Alaniz | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | Spanish | ||||||||||||
Connor | Allison | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | ||||||||||||
Sandra | Almanza | Rocio | Avon | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/coloradomtncohttps://www.facebook.com/ColoradoMtnCollege https://www.linkedin.com/school/colorado-mountain-college |
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Associate of Applied Science | Early Childhood Education | |||||||
Clementina | Almaraz | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Jonathan | Almaraz | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||||||||
Albert | Almodova | Harley | Fort Stockton | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/ahalmodova |
Vail Valley at Edwards | Veteran | GratitudeMy brother Anthony and my sister Naomi for pushing me when I wanted to give up. The amazing instructors at CMC who always went above and beyond to help. My academic advisor Paula who insisted that I better myself when I didn’t want to! |
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Associate of Applied Science | Resort Management | |||||
Kevin | Alvarez | A | Basalt | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI appreciate all the time and effort that was put in by all the staff to allow me to accomplish my degree. I worked hard and was able to obtain this associate degree with the goal of one day obtaining a bachelors degree. This was just the start of it and I can thank every single person who helped me along the way. With all the challenges in this world, comes great reward. I personally think this was a great experience that I will forever have engraved in my memories. Thank you all at CMC! |
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Associate of Applied Science | Culinary Arts Vail Valley | |||||||
Alison | Alvarez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Jacob | Amaya | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Benjamin | Anderson | D | Hesston | KS | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI want to thank Mercedes Quesada-Embid who started the Sustainability Studies program at CMC years ago for cultivating a welcoming culture in the class room. Kim Langmaid has also done a fantastic job of continuing the program after Mercedes left. I am also so grateful for my parents who have believed in me and supported me from afar, while also remembering my friends and colleagues who I consider family. I love you all. |
MemoryI remember being so nervous for my first semester back in college after more than ten years and everyone making me feel so welcome. For everyone I've ever had the chance to have a class with, thank you all for helping to create that environment. |
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Associate of General Studies | |||||||
Elide | Andrade Uribe | Lizeth | Carbondale | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/elide.andradehttps://www.instagram.com/_elidee/ |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI would like to thank my mom for alway supporting me to finish school. I would also like to thank all my instructors for all their help and support. |
MemoryCMC has always been there for me, through think and thin. I was in a terrible car accident and when I went back to school CMC was very helpful and made the process easy. |
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Associate of Applied Science | Medical Assistant | |||||
Abril | Arenales | Dotsero | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/abrilarenales |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you to my parents for supporting me in everything I do, to all my professors at CMC, to Sydney Chagoya for helping me survive the semester, and to Bratzo Horruitiner for believing in me Gracias a mis papás por apoyarme en todo lo que hago, a todas mis profesoras de CMC, a Sydney Chagoya por ayudarme a sobrevivir el semestre, y a Bratzo Horruitiner por creer en mí |
Associate of Arts | Spanish | ||||||||
Audrey | Asfazadour | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Katrina | Baca | Minturn | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeGrateful to all the teachers and tutors who helped me get to where I am. |
MemoryHappy to remember all the experiments, trips and especially the friends I made along the way. |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | |||||||
Joshua | Baker | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | ||||||||||||
Kelsea | Baldwin | Grace | Gypsum | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/kelsea.g.baldwinhttps://www.instagram.com/kel.c.grace/ https://vsco.co/kelseabaldwin/gallery |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you to my parents, Toby and Amy Baldwin, for being my biggest support and always pushing me to strive to become the best person I can be. Also, I am very appreciative of my siblings, Madison and Noah Baldwin, for always being there for me and having my back. And a big shout out to Jim Thompson, my career and college counselor, for guiding me through school with the Early College High Program. I couldn't have done it without this amazing support system. |
Associate of Science | ||||||||
Gabriel | Baldwin | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Science | Sustainability Business | ||||||||||||
Raegan | Ball | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of General Studies | |||||||||||||
Stephen | Barela | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Applied Science | Natural Resource Management | ||||||||||||
Jessica | Barkemeyer | Grace | Norwood | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | GratitudeI would like to firstly thank my family, especially my mom, for the support in my reaching this goal. This would include my brother, my dad, my grandparents, and all of my extended family. I would also like to thank my teachers and community members for instilling in me a work ethic and drive for success that allowed me to earn this degree. |
Associate of Arts | ||||||||
Mona | Barnawi | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | Early Childhood Education | ||||||||||||
Destiny | Barraza | Angeleigh | Leadville | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/destiny.barraza.1 |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI am thankful for my family and friends for always pushing me to keep going and for guiding me. I would like to personally thank my grandparents for keeping me on my toes and to never give up on my dreams and goals. |
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Associate of Applied Science | Accounting - Bookkeeper | ||||||
Stephen | Beane | Edwards | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Arts | Sustainability Studies | ||||||||||
Sonia | Becerra | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||||||||
Mia | Beyer | Catherine | Gypsum | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/practice_congruence/https://www.facebook.com/mia.beyer.5 |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you, mom for offering for me to come back home to continue school. Thank you, dad for supporting the idea. I am so grateful that I did! Thank you, mom, and dad, for your continued support and encouragement in my studies. You both have made it an ideal situation for me to excel and achieve my academic goals. I am very lucky. I love you both very much! Deb Meese, without your guidance and patience, I would not have made it to through a handful of my classes. My academic skills have grown because you have instilled confidence in me. Thank you for the time you have spent tutoring me. I am proud to have you as a role model and a friend. Thanks, Kevin Cote, for running the Tutoring Lab and carrying a positive vibe every encounter we have had. Thanks, Bailee McDaniel, for patiently explaining Algebra to me and finding ways to help it make sense and for our side exchanges about Netflix shows, Sustainability, etc. Thank you, Kelle Roberts, for being a wonderful and inspiring writer and friend. You made me feel comfortable with writing about topics I am passionate about. Thank you, Charlee House, for your incredible patience while drawing out and explaining several biological systems countless times. You made my most challenging subject clearer. Thank you, Ed Winters, James Aspey and Natasha Cuculovski for being an inspiration to me and to others and for always speaking up for the voiceless. |
MemoryEvan Weatherbie and Matt Parker took me and five other students to World Pride in New York for the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Uprising! It was an incredible gift and once in a lifetime experience, I will never forget. Thank you to those who stood up for who they were and paved a way for future LGBTQ+ members like me. Thank you, Evan, Matt, and CMC for making the trip possible. |
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Associate of Arts | ||||||
Craig | Bifano | Francis | Leadville | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeTo my awesome wife I could not have finished with out your support. And to my son Paxton, your smiling face has kept me going in the hardest of times. I love you both. Xoxox. |
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Associate of Applied Science | EMS Paramedic | |||||||
Alec | Bolton | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Science | Biology | ||||||||||||
Breana | Briones | Laine | Arvada | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Additional Degree(s) Associates of spanish |
Phi-Theta-Kappa | GratitudeColorado mountain college has more than supported my dreams and helped me achieve many goals! The community that this small college creates is an amazing environment that sets all students up for success. I would like to thank all the staff and teachers who have poored so much time into my education! ( Tim Loes, Stacy Yarnell, Carol Koch- just to mention a few!) Thank you to the many scholarship donors who have funded and supported my education in many more ways than one! And finally, the biggest thanks to my husband Erick, who has continually been there for me through all the late nights studying and supported me every step of the way. He has always put my dream first and helped me succed by keeping the rest of life running smoothly! Shout out to my dog Milo for begging me to take study breaks and go for a run- he helped me stay sane!! Lots of love for all of my CMC family- i will never forget the amazing opportunities i have experienced and accomplished because of all of you! |
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Associate of Science | Biology | |||||
Yesenia | Briones | C | Edwards | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeSpecial thank you to my family for always being supportive. |
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Associate of Arts | Business | |||||||
Victorianne | Bruce | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | ||||||||||||
Bianca | Buechel | Eagle | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | GratitudeThank you to all my high school teachers and mentors along this difficult yet enduring experience! |
Associate of Science | |||||||||
Tenley | Burwell | Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | |||||||||||
Sean | Burwell | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Sustainable Cuisine Operations I & II | ||||||||||||
Romina | Calderon Eulogio | Gabriela | Eagle | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/mountainsandbikes/?hl=eshttps://www.facebook.com/mina1007/ |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThanks to all the teachers who support me in every step to achieve my goals. Thanks to my amazing co-workers for being so flexible with my class schedule. Thanks to my amazing director at Vail Child Center for her amazing support. Thanks to all the children at my job, who inspired me and pushed me to take these classes in order to be a better teacher. Finally thanks to my amazing husband who was patient. |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education- Early Childhood Teacher | ||||||
Kelly | Campbell | E | Bridgeport | PA | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI need to thank my family for helping me through college. From the late nights of working, dealing with my tiredness and just being supportive. I love you Andrei, Lillian, and Lily!! |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | |||||||
Leslie | Cano Reyes | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education- Early Childhood Teacher | ||||||||||||
Giorgio | Cantele | Italy / Mexico | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeHeartfelt thanks to a caring and dedicated higher education institution. It was a joy learning in the wonderful top quality environment you provide to all students. |
Bachelor of Arts | Sustainability Studies | ||||||||||
Brisa | Carrillo | Edwards | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI want to thank my friends and family for always giving me support. Also a big thank you to all the members of CMC and especially to Katherine Osten for always helping me in everything and answering my questions and doubts. |
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Associate of Arts | |||||||||
Andrea | Cerretani | Avon | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI was truly inspired by my classmates throughout this whole experience. I am excited to get into the healthcare world more than ever now to help people! |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||
Sydney | Chagoya Maruri | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI am grateful for the supportive and encouraging teachers and students I have met here. |
MemoryMy favorite memory from CMC was my class discussions in my education class. |
Associate of Arts | |||||||||
Aspen | Chagoya Maruri | Neomi | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI would like to thank the people and foundations that have supported me. Youth Power365, the Carri Casner Family, and Guardian Scholars have assisted me throughout my four years in college, and I will graduate debt-free because of them. I would also like to thank my family and my professors. Gracias a mi familia, Basil, Mami, Dad, Leo, y Sydney, por ser paciente conmigo y apoyarme. I especially want to thank Mr. Weatherbie for believing in me during my first year of college. I am grateful for my teachers, Leti, Erin, JT, Jessica, and Jean for inspiring me to teach with passion. Sebastian, my mentor has had a huge impact on my teaching and as a person. He has helped me flourish into a teacher, and I thank him for not only being my mentor but my friend, too. I also appreciate the support I've had from Eagle County Schools. EVE, especially, has helped me develop my teaching skills, by allowing me to be apart of their school and community. To my cohort, I am so grateful to have met you and I can't wait to support one another as teachers. I am thankful for all the people in my life who have fostered my triumphs because I couldn't have done it without your support. |
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Bachelor of Arts | Education | |||||||
Gloria | Chairez Aguilera | Isabel | Gypsum | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/gloria.chairez.98 |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI would like to thank all of my family for their support. I will like to thank all of the CMC staff for their support. Most of all I would like to thank my mother and my father. My mother taught me to be kind and to look for the good in everyone. My father taught me that as long as I put my head and heart into all my projects I can achieve anything. I would like to thank Indios landscaping for providing me a job all of these years. Without their support and flexible hours I wouldn't have been able to get where I’m at. Even though on days we worked under the hot sun and others in blizzards I wouldn't change a thing, because I learned that hard work helps the most beautiful flowers bloom. This is not my end, it's just another step to achieve my long life dream to go onto graduate school and get the Juris Doctorate. |
MemoryThis past year has been an exciting transition. I was in the process of finishing my bachelors degree and studying for the LSAT. In this time I had an amazing group of women guiding me and cheering me on though the process. Paula Hauswirth-Cummings helped me understand my path. I received lots of help from Katy Walker, She helped me get resources to use for the LSAT as well as helped me though some tedious. Katherine Osten helped me find my dream school. It took many college visits but I found the one with her help. Most importantly Cynthia Bell who cheered me on every step of the way. |
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Bachelor of Science | Business Administration | |||||
Pedro | Chairez Aguilera | Jose | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI would like to thank Katherine Osten for all of her support and guidance that she has provided me. She has been an amazing person that has gone beyond her way to help me. I want to make her proud of my accomplishment and continue beyond. I would like to thank all the teachers at CMC such as David A Franke, Dr. Tim Loes, and Dr. Josh Stepanek. Their great teaching has impacted my career path in a good way. I want to pursue a new career which I will know I will enjoy. Biology and micro-bio are different fields of science however I can choose a path that will have both. |
MemoryMy greatest memories at the Vail valley Edward campus were in the lab. I loved going to the lab with different instructors so I could learn about microorganisms, human anatomy and physiology, and biology. The day that we had a lab was great because all the different types of experiments and activities provided depth on what we were learning. Seeing is believing and being able to see how bacteria can change over time was very cool. We were successfully able to make them glow. The point of this was to see how the bacteria could intake DNA and use it. This process was called bacterial transformation. Learning in this type of environment is great because I can learn and do something with my hands. |
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Associate of Science | |||||||
Alexandra | Chavez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Science | |||||||||||||
Andrea | Chavez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate in Early Childhood Education- Early Childhood Teacher | Associate of General Studies | ||||||||||||
Leslie | Chavez | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI wish to thank everyone who has been supporting me along the way. I feel grateful that God and life put people like Brazto Horruitiner, Jim Thompson, Ron Davis, and Kimberly Carmitchel in my path. These are people who are supporting me unconditionally to move forward and fulfill my dreams. |
Associate of Arts | ||||||||||
Karla | Chavira | Elizabeth | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI am grateful for all my teachers who were part of this big accomplishment. Without them I would not be where I am today. |
Associate of Arts | |||||||||
Zachary | Cherry | I | Eagle | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Veteran | GratitudeThank you to my family, my Academy Cadre and brothers and the Greater Eagle Fire Protection District for the inspiration and support that has motivated me to get to where I am today. It is this very same foundation that will allow me to reach unimaginable heights in my life, and I only hope that I can do the same for you too. |
MemoryThere is nothing quite like watching fire floating above you, suspended by nothing but air, surrounded by your brothers in a 900 plus degree room, thinking "wow, how in the....! Is this real?!" |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Fire Academy I | |||||
Becky | Close | Golden | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Additional Degree(s) Sustainable Leadership Cetificate |
GratitudeMy fellow SUS students, I have learned from and been inspired by each one of you! Thank you to Mercedes, Kim and all of the CMC faculty. My supportive husband, Nick, and our 3 daughters, Sage, Skylar, and Eden, thank you for taking this journey with me. |
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Bachelor of Arts | Sustainability Studies | |||||||
Randel | Cohen | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Applied Science | Leadership & Management | ||||||||||||
Nathaniel | Cope | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Fire Academy I | ||||||||||||
Maricruz | Cornelio Dominguez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Science | |||||||||||||
Zeiri | Cortes | A | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Additional Degree(s) EMT |
GratitudeI would like thank everyone who has impacted my life and shaped me into the person I am today. I would like to thank my family, who has gone through this journey with me, held on throughout all the ups and downs that life has thrown at me, and for their continuous support of me, no matter how many times they have had to build me back up when I would break down. I would like to thank those who showed me compassion, and who never tried to force their ideals on me. I would also like to thank the people who tried to help me in any way possible through this journey, may it have been financially, emotionally, educationally, spiritually, and mentally. But most importantly I would like to thank my mom, who knows everything I went through to get here where I am today, who has always been my biggest supporter, who always stays up late with me when I am working on a project or studying for an exam, and who always made sure I got some sleep or was mentally okay and took a much needed break. |
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Associate of Arts | |||||||
Keta | Cose | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Phlebotomy | ||||||||||||
Steven | Cowles | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | Psychology | ||||||||||||
Jennifer | Crabtreee | Michelle | Vail | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeSpecial thank you to the staff at CMC: Lisa Tuthill for financial guidance; Paula for organizing my class schedules; Adam for being super-efficient and helpful; Katie Walker for her academic support and for providing a safe space for students to study. Shout-out to my professors Kim Wynn and Kira Sadler for their patience, great lectures, and passion. Dr. Kim Langmaid has been part of my sustainability journey since I attended Gore Range Natural Science School at age 5...at 25 she was my final professor in the bachelor’s program and advised me during capstone...it all came full circle with Kim, thank you! A special thank you to my grandparents who encouraged higher education and traveling. My parents, siblings, Kiyah, Steve and Michelle for their unconditional support, love and humor during this journey. Much gratitude for my fellow-student cohort as well…you know who you are!! Last, but certainly not least, a special thank you to Dr. Mercedes Quesada-Embid. She was my main mentor throughout my years at CMC and without her I don't think I would have finished school. Under her guidance a passion for healing the earth was awakened within me. I will carry this and fond memories of being in Bhutan together with me for life. Jerry Garcia and his music for keeping me calm and centered when school got stressful. Love and light! |
MemoryPicking up food from Avi and Jasmine's Greek restaurant while chatting with students in the lounge area followed by bugging Katie in the library. Bob's philosophy lectures and Larry's student community break sessions. All the amazing speakers we have had in our auditorium, most notably the Lakota Tribe. The cohort I have developed with fellow SUS students who share my passion and of course my life changing trip to Bhutan. I have left this institute so enriched, so grateful, and truly blessed. Thank you CMC for everything! |
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Bachelor of Arts | Sustainability Studies | ||||||
Kevin | Cross | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration | ||||||||||||
Ryan | Cullen | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Fire Science - Driver Operator | ||||||||||||
Donna | Cupples | Cupples | Eagle | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you so much to Jessica and Erika for being wonderful supportive teachers. |
Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||
Ryan | Currence | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Applied Science | EMS Paramedic | ||||||||||||
Kenzie | Davidson | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate Early Childhood Education-Group Leader | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education-Director | |||||||||||
Paul | Drabsch | M | Avon | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThanks to all the staff and my classmates for such a memorable experience! |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | |||||||
Valeria | Duarte-Munoz | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | Associate of Arts | ||||||||||
Sarah | Earley | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | ||||||||||||
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | |||||||||||
Jaqueline | Esparza | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI would like to thank my parents for supporting me through this journey. Thank you for always supporting me and motivating me to keep going. I would also like to thank my friends for always supporting me and being there for me. |
Associate of Arts | Business | |||||||||
Liv | Fagerholm | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | ||||||||||||
Erika | Favela | Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | Associate of Arts | ||||||||||||
Andrew | Feeney | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | ||||||||||||
Irene | Figueroa | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Applied Science | Early Childhood Education | ||||||||||||
Tanya | Fitzgerald | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education- Early Childhood Teacher | ||||||||||||
Zachary | Fletcher | David | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Phi-Theta-Kappa | GratitudeI’d like to thank all the professors I had at CMC for making it so memorable for me. |
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Associate of Arts | |||||||
Sydney | Forbes | Logan | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI want to thank Children's Garden of Learning for supporting me through this semester so I could earn this degree. |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Teacher | |||||||||
Liam | Foutz | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Sunny | Frost | Rae | Avon | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/butterbean_frost/https://www.facebook.com/sunnyraeday https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnyraefrost/ |
Vail Valley at Edwards | Additional Degree(s) Sustainable Business |
GratitudeI want to thank the staff of Vail's Mountain Haus. Their support and flexibility has allowed me to succeed. Mike Gonzales, Jenny Crabtree, Maddi Dougherty, Jackie Vaneyll, Georgio Cantele, and Keith Labbe. I have learned a degree full from you all! I will never forget the lessons you have taught me. Lenny Siegel for proof reading my papers and fact checking my lessons. Finally, my Bhutanese Bhuddies! For a bunch of Chilups, you all are not too bad to spend 3 weeks with! |
MemoryBack Seat Crew, freezing magic Mike finally taking my coat because I convinced him that I couldn't carry it anymore, seeing Wild Horses with Kim Wynn, Billy realizing that he is a horse whisperer, the insane SUS conference with WWF panel and Mercedes in her Kira, the day we were told that Mercedes was leaving. That day, a round table of students hearts were breaking. Day's later, we tapped into our inner Mercedes to ensure the SUS program would remain as she left it. Walking like Cynthia Bell to get a bean cake in Japan, girl talks in Thimphu, planning with Mike, Jenny and I debating and supporting each other. Mercedes satisfied silence as class discussions got out of control. Crying in the class room, crying while learning that we all are brothers and sisters in a Lakota Tribal circle, crying missing you all already! |
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Bachelor of Science | Business Administration | ||||
Clara | Fuerte | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Applied Science | Early Childhood Education | ||||||||||||
Elena | Fundureanu | Vail | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI would like to thank my family and the donors that helped me to get here and achieve this! |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Accounting - Bookkeeper | ||||||||
Alexis | Gallegos | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Michael | Gandolfo | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMS Paramedic | ||||||||||||
Jose | Garcia | A | Vail | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Applied Science | Resort Management | |||||||||
Gabriela | Garcia | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Science | Psychology | ||||||||||||
Joseline | Garcia Parra | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank You! to my family for always supporting me in these two years. Thank You! to the great staff at Colorado Mountain College because they help me so much and support me in my classes. |
MemoryI really enjoy going to class every week. I had so much fun with my classmates and the professor. |
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Associate of Science | Psychology | |||||||
Samantha | Gayle | Avon | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you Larry Dutmer for allowing me to complete this program in 1 1/2 years. |
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Associate of Applied Science | Paralegal | ||||||||
Angela | Gehrig | Rae | Barnesville | MN | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you CMC professors, family, friends, and employers for all of your help and support along the way! |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Hospitality Operations | |||||||
Benjamin | Godec | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | Psychology | ||||||||||||
Estefania | Godoy Vizcarra | Montserrat | Avon | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | GratitudeI am extremely grateful for the amount of support and acceptance Colorado Mountain College displays towards the Latino community. Being a first generation student has its challenges, but given all of the resources provided by not only the schools, but from the community as a whole has made the hard work completely worth it. This is the first step towards a future of giving back to the community that helped me and many others grow. |
MemoryI think all the walks around the pond for extra credit, assigned by Ms. Carmitchel in psychology class, were definitely one of the many experiences I will vividly remember from CMC. |
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Associate of Arts | ||||||
Michael | Gonzales | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Arts | Sustainability Studies | ||||||||||||
Joseph | Gonzales | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Phlebotomy | ||||||||||||
Brienna | Gonzalez | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI wanna thank my family and friends for supporting me and giving me the motivation to keep going. I wanna thank my mom and my family from Mexico for sticking by my side. Also I’m forever thankful for my God to help me get to where I am today. |
MemoryOne of my favorite CMC memories is being able to hang out with my cousins because they come from the Roaring Fork Valley to Edwards to come to school. Also, another good memory is being able to learn how to save lives by taking the EMT course. I wanna thank Morgan and everyone who helped her with the EMT class. |
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Bachelor of Science | Business Administration | |||||||
Jessica | Gonzalez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | Psychology | ||||||||||||
Sayra | Gonzalez Fernandez | Elizabeth | Gypsum | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/sayra.gonzalez.71https://www.instagram.com/sayrahndz/ |
Vail Valley at Edwards | Additional Degree(s) Endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education and an Endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Bilingual Education Specialist |
Phi-Theta-Kappa | GratitudeI am thankful to my family for supporting me through this process in accomplishing my dream and to my professors who have shared with me their knowledge in education and have taught me so much. Thank you to my mentor teachers along my path in the education program who have made me a part of their classrooms in preparing me for when my time comes to have that experience. Graduating is a dream I would have never imagined and I couldn't have done it without the amazing people that are part of my life. I did it. |
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Bachelor of Arts | Education | ||||
Olivia | Gorr | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration | ||||||||||||
Maria | Guardian | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Daniel | Guevara | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of General Studies | |||||||||||||
Alma | Gurrola | P | Edwards | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you to all the donors who have made this possible for many students. I would also like to thank my siblings, who inspire me to keep learning. But most importantly, thank you to my mother, who has been with me and supports me. |
Bachelor of Applied Science | Leadership & Management | ||||||||
Alexis | Guzman | Leadville | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/alxrascon_ |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeMy parents have been the biggest support system during my journey to getting my higher education! They will always be my motivation and all my degrees will always be for them! |
MemoryMy favorite CMC memory is when I lived in the Spring Valley campus for the semester. I really learned a lot about myself and I met some of the most amazing people there. |
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Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||
Kevin | Hadfield | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Phlebotomy | ||||||||||||
David | Haffeman | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | ||||||||||||
Christy | Hanson | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Phlebotomy | ||||||||||||
Thomas | Harmon | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Fire Academy I | ||||||||||||
Macee | Harris | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Teacher | ||||||||||||
Lexie | Harris | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||||||||
Aidan | Harvey | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | ||||||||||||
Luis | Hernandez | E | Vail | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you to all the staff, specifically Katherine Osten and Jim Thompson for helping me in not only the classes I was taking, but also for preparing me for the future. They worked so hard to get the right answers for me when something was unclear and I thank for that as I would be lost without them. I am happy to all the new friends I made through student and teachers alike. They really are the true embodiment of what our community strives to be. They all taught me so much and I do believe I can finally tackle the world because of them. Thank you ! |
Associate of Science | |||||||||
Ana | Hernandez Carillo | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Patricia | Herrera | Michelle | Santa Fe | NM | Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007547346846 |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeIt has been a long journey and I am happy to say that I have an incredible amount of support along the way. My husband Matt has been my rock and has helped me through the stressful times and has celebrated the successes with me. My parents and friends have been amazing. The CMC staff are by far one of the biggest reasons I am graduating. Every single staff member has helped me in one way or another. I feel like they have been my biggest advocates on this journey. |
MemoryI have had many great memories at CMC but my favorite memory would be studying on the endless night to fight procrastination that CMC hold every semester. My first year at CMC was nerve wrecking and scary but this study night made me realize that I had CMC staff and students by my side to get through it. |
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Bachelor of Applied Science | Leadership & Management | |||||
Lori | Hinkle | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Applied Science | Medical Assistant | ||||||||||||
Peter | Hodgson | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Fire Science - Driver Operator | ||||||||||||
William | Holder | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Fire Academy I | ||||||||||||
Randy | Holguin | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||||||||
Teyler | Hurst | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Applied Science | EMS Paramedic | ||||||||||||
Sara | Jimenez | I | Avon | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you to my parents for always supporting me and doing the best so that I can have a better life education than they did. Also thank you to early college and trio for helping me succeed at CMC. |
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Associate of Arts | ||||||||
Ian | Keyser | Anthony | North Las Vegas | NV | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you CMC staff for allowing me the opportunity to complete this degree from a distance. A special thanks to Jim Thompson and Larry Dutmer for your support and help throughout these past two years. |
Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||||
Samantha | Klein | L | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you to Kelly, Autumn, Mare & Ricky for all your support, love and encouragement. I couldn't have done this without you. I love you all! |
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Bachelor of Applied Science | Leadership & Management | |||||||||
Cicely | Kohler | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Phlebotomy | ||||||||||||
Kaselynn | Komives | Bleu | Lindsay | CA | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeFortunately I have been blessed with so much help and support on this journey, and for that I have so many to thank! Thank you to the CMC front desk staff for always starting my day off right. Thank you to the CMC front office staff for all the pep talks and crazy conversations you all allowed me to have when I needed a break from to much screen time. Thank you to everyone in the student success center for I would not have had a plan to conquer and challenge myself if it weren't for you all. Thank you to every CMC instructor who has ever had to deal with me and has helped me beyond what I could have ever had expected. Thank you to the Learning Lab for the countless of hours of tutoring and venting. Thank you to all the people I have met along the way and turned into amazing friendships. Thank you for my extended family who have supported and loved me from near or far. Thank you to my amazing boyfriend and daughter for the countless of sacrificed hours for school and work, thank you for being supportive and most of all patient. Lastly, thank you to my amazing parents, because truly I could have not made it without their love and full support and then some, more than I could ever repay! |
MemoryI have been blessed with soooo many memories because of CMC and unfortunately I don't have the time or space to right about every single one, but they are memories that I will always have and cherish. |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||
Jamie | Kostka | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Carl | Krencis | Spring Grove | IL | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI want to say thank you to my counselor, Paula Hauswirth-Cummings for keeping me motivated and being supportive during tough times. Also thank you to my professors for being all around great professors. I came into college not knowing what I really wanted to do with my degree but because of Robert Cartelli I found my niche in marketing so I want to thank him as well. Also thank you to my family, friends and my amazing girlfriend for always being supportive and pushing me to finish up my degree. I truly couldn’t of done this without them. |
MemoryMy biggest memory at CMC would be being able to attend such a great school in such an awesome town. I loved being able to be outside whether snowboarding, hiking and just enjoying the great outdoors that Colorado has to offer while attending this great school. |
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Bachelor of Science | Business Administration | |||||||
Eva-Maria | Lane | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Nicole | Layman | V | Avon | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Phi-Theta-Kappa | Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||||
Kraig | Leach | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Fire Science - Driver Operator | ||||||||||||
Aaron | Ledezma | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
John | Lehew | Francis | Eagle | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeKathy Lehew John Lehew Jake Lehew Jane Szucs Mindy White |
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Associate of Science | Chemistry | |||||||
Gretchen | Lentz | Marie | Edwards | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | GratitudeI would like to thank my wonderful friends and family for all they have done to support me in the process of achieving this degree. I would especially like to thank my Mom, Dad, and brother Patrick for always pushing me to keep going no matter how tough things got. My deepest thanks go to all of my professors and the staff at CMC, I could not have made it here without your support. Finally I want to say thank you to Dr. Bell and Professor Roberts for all they have done to me during my journey at CMC, I will carry the lessons I learned in your classes with me for life. |
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Associate of Arts | |||||||
Carlos | Leon Sanchez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | A+ Computer Technician | ||||||||||||
Brittany | LeTendre | Granite | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Phi-Theta-Kappa | GratitudeAlthough Mercedes is no longer a member of CMC's Faculty. I wanted to acknowledge the work that she accomplished and the influence she had on her students. Mercedes is an incredible instructor who didn't let academia and the bureaucracy within that silence her. She continued to show the students that you can and should fight for what is important while also remaining impressively positive while teaching about one of the most depressing subjects on the planet. Thank you Mercedes for being a positive role model through and through. |
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Bachelor of Arts | Sustainability Studies | |||||||
Tania | Loera | Edwards | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Phi-Theta-Kappa | GratitudeThanks to my family and friends who have supported me on my academic journey |
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Associate of General Studies | ||||||||
Briana | Lopez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of General Studies | |||||||||||||
Isaiah | MacHigua-Calona | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||||||||
Josefina | Madero | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | |||||||||||
Reilly | Madone | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Phlebotomy | ||||||||||||
Maria | Magana | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Isabella | Marquez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Sustainable Cuisine Operations I & II | ||||||||||||
Molly | Marshall | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of General Studies | |||||||||||
Lorena | Martinez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||||||||
Molly | McCabe | Therese | Vail Valley at Edwards | Additional Degree(s) AA: Political Science |
Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||||||
Eric | McCue | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Snow, Weather & Avalanche Field Technician | ||||||||||||
Holly | McGrath | H | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI would like to thank my husband and boys for their support of me returning to school; my supervisor and coworkers for their support; and our instructors Jessica and Erika for their time and effort getting us through the program and the readjusting that has had to happen this spring to complete the program. |
MemoryNothing will beat the memory of CMC, schools, and our communities shutting down at a moment's notice and the uncertainty it brought with it. |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||
Sophie | McPhilomy | Mae | Coeur d Alene | ID | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeBeyond thankful for my mentors, family and close friends, who supported me from near and far from my initial change in career to getting my first job as a Paramedic. Also incredibly thankful for my paramedic classmates and teachers/instructors who helped me throughout my year in Paramedic school- couldn't have done it without you all! |
MemoryMy year with my paramedic class of 10 was full of great memories and support through everything. They are my second family and will continue to be my second family for the years to come! |
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Associate of Applied Science | EMS Paramedic | ||||||
Kaitlin | Medina | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI would like to thank all of my teachers for pushing me to be the best that I can be, especially Mr. Beard for introducing me to this program as a freshman. I would also like to thank my family for supporting me during this journey and my classmates for always making every class enjoyable. |
MemoryOne of my favorite CMC memories was during Public Speaking when our teacher would bring us treats to help us get through the 3 hour summer night class. |
Associate of Science | |||||||||||
Ilse | Medrano | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Jazmin | Membreno Martinez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Blanca | Mendez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Arts | Sustainability Studies - Business | ||||||||||||
Alejandra | Mendoza | Y | Edwards | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com |
Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | GratitudeI would like to take this time to thank all the the adults who have not only strongly believed in me, but have also gone the extra mile to help me succeed. I would not be the person nor the student I am today if it wasn't for all of you. Your work, efforts, love and time never went unrecognized. Thank you so much! |
MemoryMy favorite CMC memory was when I took the CNA class and on lab days we would eat lunch together as a class. |
Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | |||||
Natalie | Messerich | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Veteran | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | |||||||||
Talea | Moore | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of General Studies | |||||||||||||
Lupita | Morales | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Krystal | Moses | Cheryl | Eagle | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank You to my instructor, who taught us everything in class. & thanks to my fellow classmates as well. |
Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||
Geri | Muise | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Science | |||||||||||||
Jessica | Neifert | Eagle | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Additional Degree(s) CNA |
GratitudeThank you to all my family, friends, and teachers! |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | |||||||
Alyson | Neilson | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Ava | Niemi | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | ||||||||||||
Timothy | Nottingham | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration | ||||||||||||
Yitzel | Obeso | Esmeralda | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeNo pude haber hecho esto sin mi mamá. Todo es por ella. Ella me apoyó en este tiempo tan importante para mi. Te quiero mucho momma. Thank you for everything you have done for me. My entire family gave me all the support I needed and more than I could ever ask for. I’m doing this for them. |
MemoryDuring my EMT scenarios, I was called to an altered mental status and my partners were great actors, but I didn’t even know what to do. Long story short, two classmates tackled each other while the rest restrained. Best part, teacher has footage of everything! |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | ||||||
Duncan | Oddy | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Fire Science - Driver Operator | ||||||||||||
Rivenna | Olden | Marie | Eagle | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | GratitudeI would like to thank all of my professors, for teaching me the knowledge and skills I need, to become successful in life. I would like to specifically thank Dr. Jennifer Wing and Brittney Seale, for pushing me to do my best while staying true to myself. They have taught me the morals and values one shall possess, to fully attain and fulfill their goals, achievements, and desires. I would also like to thank my family and friends, for their tremendous support along this wonderful journey, creating memories I will cherish forever. |
MemoryWhile I established many memories throughout my education at CMC, the event that had the greatest impact on me, was Dr. Edith Eva Eger's authors talk at Battle Mountain High School. Dr. Eger shared her inspirational and emotional story, regarding the hardship she experienced, being Auschwitz Holocaust survivor. Dr. Eger directly reflected on her experiences through one of histories darkest times, addressing her overall message of, "Embrace the Impossible." In her book, The Choice, Dr. Edith Eva Eger provides a message of hopefulness and prosperity, that even in the darkest and loneliest times, there is always the concept of possibility and hope. |
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Associate of Science | ||||||
Julissa | Olivares | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||||||||
Alexandra | Ordonez | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Additional Degree(s) CNA |
GratitudeI first want to thank my parents for standing by my side and supporting me every step of the way. I also want to thank Jim Thompson for the amazing opportunity he gave to help me achieve my goals. I would not be standing here today without all of his time and support throughout this whole journey. Last but not least, a huge thank you to all the CMC staff for being there for me and supporting me in every one of my classes and for always being willing to help me when I was struggling. Thank you all for this amazing journey. |
Associate of General Studies | |||||||||
Yansi | Ortiz | Cristina | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Real Estate | |||||||||||
Kona | Ortiz | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMS Paramedic | ||||||||||||
Rachel | Pemberton | R. | Delta | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you so much to each of my instructors and classmates for a memorable and great year! I also appreciate all the support from friends and family! |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Paramedic | |||||||
Levis | Pennock-House | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | ![]() |
Associate of Applied Science | Fire Science Technology | |||||||||
Crystal | Peters | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Applied Science | EMS Paramedic | ||||||||||||
Graziella C. | Pierangeli | Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | Associate of Arts | ||||||||||||
Mahealani | Pierman | K | Avon | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Additional Degree(s) Associate of Applied Science |
GratitudeI wouldn’t have made it this far without the push from my daughter. Thank you Liani! I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t have people who believe I could achieve my goals. Thank you my friends and family. I wouldn’t get the help if I didn’t know where to go. Thank you to my instructors, mentors and the caring staff at CMC in Edwards. I would not be here if you all did not support me and guide me. With deepest gratitude. Mahea🌺 |
MemoryI remember walking into CMC. I was truly scared. I was walking into something that was out of my comfort zone. I started my journey at the age of 48. I remembered telling myself what am I doing here. My first professor was all it took. Evan Weatherbie made me feel comfortable and at ease. He had a way of helping me feel comfortable and helped me to be successful in my studies. Because of him, he gave me the will and strength to encourage others who were feeling like me as well, too old and too late to go to school to get a better education and a degree. Scared of failure and the thought of not being sure if I'm doing the right thing. I kept taking one step at a time. I can’t believe I’m here!! All the staff, mentors, instructors and professors I’ve come into contact through my journey have been memorable, helpful, caring and understanding. You made a difference in my life. Thank you!! Mahea |
Associate of Applied Science | Early Childhood Education | ||||||
Peter | Pilipauskas | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | ||||||||||||
Louie | Podesta | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Fire Science - Driver Operator | ||||||||||||
Yaquelyn | Ponedel | Glenwood Springs | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/yaqui.arreola |
Vail Valley at Edwards | Phi-Theta-Kappa | GratitudeMy amazing husband who always pushed me to do my best, and for being my biggest support system. My teachers, because thanks to them I learned everything I know. My parents for immigration to the US to give me a better life! I hope you guys are proud of what I have accomplished. |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Medical Assistant | ||||||
Kiara | Quintana | B | Leadville | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI want to say thank you to my family for always pushing me to follow my dreams and for believing in me. They make me want to be a better person and everything I do at the end of the day will be for them. I love you Mom, Dad and Grandma. |
MemoryMy favorite CMC memories are when we got to go into the lab and practice our skills and I got to meet some amazing people and become good friends with a majority of them. |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||
Abdulaziz | Rakhmatov | Avon | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/arakhmatoffhttps://www.facebook.com/abdulaziz.rakhmtov |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you so much for taking the time to come to my graduation ceremony. Words can’t express how happy I was to see you sitting there when I walked onto the stage. I would like to take a moment and shout out to Katherine and other Trio SSS members for support throughout the semester, and I appreciate it. |
MemoryOne of my best CMC memories was going to rafting on my first and school visits with Trio SSS club. |
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Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||
Joseph | Ramirez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Andrew | Ramirez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Jeymy | Ramirez | N | Avon | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI would like to thank Kimberly Carmitchel who helped me a lot in class as well as with dealing with personal problems. She was a great influence in school but and even better one in my life. I would like to thank the people from the Early College Program for giving me a chance and helping me in achieving my goals. |
MemoryA good memory from CMC is when I would go to my Pilates class and all the ladies in class would be joking around and making me laugh. |
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Associate of Arts | |||||||
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Medical Assistant | |||||||||
Amy | Riddle | Haymarket | VA | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you to every single professor, counselor, and front desk employee of CMC, as you made campus such a welcoming and warm place to attend. |
Associate of General Studies | ||||||||||
Taylor | Rivers | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Austin | Robinson | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||||||||
Cinthya | Robles | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education- Early Childhood Teacher | ||||||||||||
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Associate of General Studies | ||||||||||
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | |||||||||||
Briana | Rodriguez Solis | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Jill | Romanek | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education- Early Childhood Teacher | ||||||||||||
Hope K. | Romero | Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | Associate of Arts | ||||||||||||
Maria | Romo-Martinez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Erica | Ross | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeDear Kerry, I am writing this letter because I want to thank you for all the things you have helped me with in life, you are a great friend, you have helped me believe in myself by encouraging me to go back to school, and were there to cheer me up when I had doubts about the school. You have been really supportive and have been there when I needed you. You are an awesome person and I am really lucky to have a friend like you. Because of your support, I am so close to applying to nursing school. I know I still have a long way to go, but I know I can do it. Thanks for being you. Also, I am thankful for the opportunity that CMC gives me by providing financial assistance so I can accomplish my Associates of general Studies, and I am planning to keep moving forward and get my Associates in Nursing. I am a single parent and going back to school has been hard work and has been financially stressful, too, but CMC has helped relieve some of the stress. |
MemoryI have so much fun meeting people from other countries, I am from Peru and I enjoy learning about a different culture and meeting new people. |
Associate of General Studies | |||||||||
Dale | Roybal | C | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThanks to family and friends for supporting me throughout my education. |
Associate of Arts | |||||||||
Bryan | Rudolph | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | ||||||||||||
Maria | Ruiz | E | Gypsum | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/ColoradoMtnCollege |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI would like to thank my family for all the support to help me reach my goals, specially my husband, I could have not been able to do this without him and also to the wonderful teachers and colleagues I got along the way. |
MemoryI really enjoyed taking the classes with Ms. Amy Chato, she is wonderful. |
Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Teacher | ||||||
Guadalupe | Ruiz | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI just want to thank all my professors who have helped me through out this journey and for always pushing me to be do better. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for CMC’s help and support and I’m just blessed to have finished this goal. |
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Associate of Arts | Business | ||||||||
Edward | Ruiz | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration | ||||||||||||
Megan | Rupp | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Arts | Sustainability Studies - Business | ||||||||||||
Dawn | Russell | Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | Associate of Science | ||||||||||||
Emily | Santoyo Jimenez | Michelle | Gypsum | CO | Social Media Linkshttp://www.instagram.com/emilia.ssshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008165016105 |
Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | GratitudeI want to say thank you to my parents, my teachers, friends, and many others for giving me so much to be grateful for. Being the first-generation college student in my family has been such a great accomplishment and honor. I want to give a massive thank you to my mother for all her the sacrifices she made in her life to be able to give me such beautiful opportunities, such as this one and many more. I would also like to thank my teachers and friends for always believing in my goals and helping me reach them. I have had so many doubts, obstacles, and downs but with the great support of the wonderful people in my life, I was able to overcome and achieve my goals. Here’s to a beautiful ending leading to a new beginning. |
MemoryMy favorite CMC memories are when I took summer classes at the campus for the first time with a few friends. Our routine would always be to go to our class, then afterwards get food and hang out around Edwards. It was a simple memory, but it's the little moments like that, that hold so much sentimental value. |
Associate of Arts | ||||||
Stephanie | Saucedo Andrade | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Elizabeth | Schaner | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Applied Science | Leadership & Management | ||||||||||||
Lindsey | Schons | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Antonio | Serna | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Arts | Sustainability Studies | ||||||||||||
Bibiana | Serna-Chavez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Mason | Shahan | Allen | Gypsum | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/mason_shahan?igshid-knaxppmmph9g5 |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you to Rotary Club and Eagle Valley High School for the scholarship and tuition assistance to be able to pay for my degree. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for all of your support and helping me to achieve this goal. I wouldn't be here today without your help. I love you! |
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Associate of General Studies | |||||||
Ngima | Sherpa | Yangji | Vail | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Additional Degree(s) Associate of General Studies |
GratitudeThank you CMC for this amazing 2 years. I am proud to graduate on May with associate of science/ general studies. I have enjoyed my time here. I wanted to take the time to thank teachers, counselors, scholarship donors, students, and all the hard working staff who have always supported me and believed in me. I feel so grateful and blessed to have my mom to support me in college. In addition, thank you so much for your guidance and love in both emotional and financial ways over the years. Thank you for giving me so much to be grateful for. |
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Associate of Science | |||||||
Sonam | Sherpa | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI would first like to thank my family and friends for supporting me throughout this journey. I would also like to thank James Thompson and Battle Mountain Early College High School for providing me with a scholarship during these 2 years so that I could continue my education in college. Also, thank you to Sue O'Connor myself for giving me guidance and being super helpful these 2 years. |
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Tenzing | Sherpa | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Sofia | Shimabukuro | Takae | Eagle | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI would like to express my gratitude for being your student. I am very grateful to be part of a prestigious institution. I still lack several courses to reach my goal which is Early Childhood Education: Director, and I am sure that I will achieve it with the wonderful teachers I have had and I will surely have. Thank you for your generous financial support towards my higher education in Early Childhood Education program. I will stay forever grateful for that. Thanks to these courses I have been able to get a job and I am developing in the area of my dreams. Thanks again, Sincerely, Sofia Shimabukuro |
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Associate of Applied Science | Early Childhood Education | |||||||
Chadley | Simms | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration | ||||||||||||
Fadilayda | Solak | Avon | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Additional Degree(s) general studies |
CEPA | GratitudeThank you Katherine for always being there for me! TRIO/SSS FOREVER! And to Lisa from financial aid for always helping me out! And thanks to all of my professors. |
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Associate of Science | |||||||
Cecilia | Solis Hernandez | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeBefore starting at CMC, I was definitely not in the right mindset and felt lost in what I wanted to do. However, since enrolling at CMC, I've had the pleasure to meet some amazing people who have supported me in both academically and in my future. I want to give thanks to Sue O'Connor and Katherine Osten, along with other members of the TRIO/SSS Program. I am so thankful for having a supportive team by my side who have aided me in various ways. I would also give my gratitude to my family, I feel like I have shown my growth both academically and emotionally and they've been supportive of the steps I've taken to become a better student and person. Furthermore, I want to give my thanks to a source of inspiration and motivation, you taught me that sometimes we fall down because there is something down there that we're supposed to find and you have showed me reasons why I should love myself. All of you have allowed me to keep moving forward! |
MemoryMy first experiences came from the help and support from CMC. I've gotten my first job and other amazing experiences through the resources that CMC has provided. I hope that I'll continue to see greater things now that I've made quite the jump into new experiences and someday, new memories. |
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George | Sollis | Eagle | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeEdwards would not the the same without Cynthia B., Katie W., Larry D., and Adam at the front desk |
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Bachelor of Science | Business Administration | ||||||||
Kadia | Soulemane | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration | |||||||||||
Cole | Stewart | P | Saint Paul | MN | Social Media Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/colepstewart/ |
Vail Valley at Edwards | Phi-Theta-Kappa | GratitudeI am so grateful for my fellow SUS classmates who have embarked on this journey with me, and all that I have learned from them. I am equally grateful for the spectacular professors I have had, and the support they have given me. I am so thankful to be a part of an educational institution that places so much emphasis on community, engagement, and compassion, and as such, am incredibly proud to be a part of CMC's alumni. Thank you to everyone at CMC--staff, faculty, and students, for all that you have given me. |
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Bachelor of Arts | Sustainability Studies | |||||
Arlin | Suarez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Phlebotomy | ||||||||||||
Teresa | Sussman | Race | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Arts | Education | |||||||||||
Kathleen | Talbot | Louise | Vail | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you to all of my teachers, mentors, my family, and friends for the support and encouragement given to me over the years. |
Bachelor of Arts | Education | ||||||||
Edgar | Tellez Soto | Edwards | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | CEPA | GratitudeI would like to thank all the teachers and counselors that have helped me in this great journey. |
MemoryGoing to classes every week and seeing some of the best teachers and staff. |
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Samuel | Thompson | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | ||||||||||||
Nia | Thurston | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Perla | Trillo | J | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate Early Childhood Education-Group Leader | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education-Director | ||||||||||
Shannon | Trujillo | Leadville | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI'm fortunate to express my highest gratitude to my family for the accomplishment of my associates degree. From the very beginning of what was just a thought to finish my degree, sparked joy and encouragement from my parents. This pushed me to do so and give it my all. My husband has been very supportive of me when needing support and encouragement the most. He never let me give up and would offer his assistance to help me study as much as possible. Lastly it is my gratitude I offer to my 7 year old daughter. It is her excitement and praise she gives me when I tell her I got an A in my class or on my paper. It was her positive energy that picked me up when I didn't get the grade I was hoping for. Because I had my family to believe in me and pick me up when I needed it made me succeed. I'm thankful for having them by my side through this part of my journey. |
MemoryMy most memorable moments I had during my studies are the group labs during my science courses. I'll never forget the excitement we all had when we were able to locate an ameba from our local pond water. This memory created curiosity and interested me into the science world. My Psychology class with Kimberly was very moving and I will always take some of the heartfelt discussion and lessons with me forever. Her class gave me an appreciation toward the learning stages of human development throughout life. With many memories I had during my education at Colorado Mountain College with faculty staff, teachers, and my fellow peers I have never felt so supported and motivated to continue to grow and prosper. |
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Associate of General Studies | ||||||||
Jamie | Tucker | Brooks | Virginia Beach | VA | Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeThank you so much to everyone at CMC! Everyone is so helpful and kind! |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Teacher | |||||||
Michael | Turner | Allen | Eagle | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMT Basic | |||||||||
Vicente | Valadez | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Esmeralda | Vaquera Devora | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Yesica | Vargas | Dillon | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/ColoradoMtnCollege |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI'm so glad I got this certificate, I didn't think that I could do it. I'm so proud of me! I had the best teachers ever at CMC. Thanks for helping me to reach my goal. |
MemoryNicest teachers, I love how they are with the students - so patient and they understand us. They help us a lot, better than in high school. Thank you. |
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Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||
Daisy | Velasco | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education- Early Childhood Teacher | ||||||||||||
Lizbeth | Villalobos | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Xochilt | Villasenor | Gypsum | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Bachelor of Arts | Education | ||||||||||
Netsy | Villegas | Y | Edwards | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/villegasnetsy/ |
Vail Valley at Edwards | Additional Degree(s) Associate of Arts in Business Administration |
GratitudeEsté logro se lo dedico a mis padres. Estoy muy agradecida por el amor y paciencia que me brindaron en esté proceso. Gracias por mostrarme el camino correcto y por ayudarme a convertirme quien soy ahora. Esta meta no hubiese sido posible sin ustedes. I would also like to thank my teachers and counselor who made a huge impact in my life and education. I would have not done this without your help. Thank you! |
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Bachelor of Science | Business Administration | |||||
Julia | Vlaar | Christine | Vail | CO | Social Media Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/julia.vlaarhttps://www.instagram.com/julia.vlaar/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-vlaar-98a252132/ |
Vail Valley at Edwards | GratitudeI have had some great professors along the way that have made a huge difference in my life and in how I've done as student, especially wonderful professors such as: Kimberly Carmitchel, Kelle Roberts, Jennifer Wing, and Bill Burnette. They were all amazing and I really enjoyed my classes and my time with each of them. I also wanted to give a shoutout to Sue O'Connor for working with me to see where I go next and/or what I do next and to Maria from the front desk who always has a smile on her face, and is always so kind and so helpful. In addition, I am very grateful for the many benefits of CMC, such as the community market, and the free tutoring and counseling. I am so grateful for all of them and huge props to CMC for making them happen/making them work. CMC has been a great experience and a great place to learn and I am grateful for the time I've spent there and for (at least most) of the experiences I've had there. Thanks to everyone who made my time there as good as it was. |
Memory-Going for a small hike in Kimberly Carmitchel's class and meditating at the top of the hill which was wonderful. -Having great chats with Kelle Roberts about many important issues and topics -Learning loads from Dr. Wing and having her see me as a person and not just a robot student -Spending crazy amounts of time on my art pieces but having a lot of them actually turn out pretty well in the end -Getting help from the awesome free tutors provided -Getting lunch or dinner from the community market which I probably wouldn't have had unless I had gotten it there -Knowing that at least some of my professors truly care about me and not only how I do, but how I am in general, and having them understand when I need some help or when I need some more time to finish something because of the tough situations I was going through at the time -Bill Burnette making me laugh or smile in some way which is always awesome when in class as so many classes are so serious :/ -Kimberly Carmitchel helping me to be the best person I can be -Kelle Roberts making me want to be more enthusiastic about school and learning because of how much enthusiasm and passion she has when she teaches -There were some bad memories too but I don't want to ruin the positive vibes so I'm going to just leave those out Thanks CMC. |
Associate of Arts | |||||||
Brynn | Wedlake | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of Arts | |||||||||||||
Emily | Wells | Vail Valley at Edwards | Associate of General Studies | |||||||||||||
Natasha | Williams | Bondareva | Carbondale | CO | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Phlebotomy | |||||||||
McKayla | Williams | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Certified Nurse Aide | ||||||||||||
Christopher | Williams | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | EMS Paramedic | ||||||||||||
Delaney | Wilson | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificate in Early Childhood Education-Group Leader | Occupational Proficiency Certificate | Early Childhood Education-Director | |||||||||||
Tasha | Zipperian | Vail Valley at Edwards | Occupational Proficiency Certificatem in Early Childhood Education-Group Leader | Associate of Arts | Elementary Teacher Education | |||||||||||
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