Great schools and training programs offer learning opportunities that go far beyond the syllabus. We asked some amazing folks from the community to share stories from their educational journey with us.

Angela Montano

When I received my license in 1994, it was after completing a 4 year training program at The Agape International Spiritual Center. Most of the classes then were taught by the late Nirvana Gayle and Rev. Michael Beckwith. Their passionate insights and teaching about prayer changed my life. It was an incredible thing to study deeply for 4 years. Everything ultimately centered around cultivating a perception of wholeness. No matter what is happening in your life, if you can go deep deep within, you will start to SEE how there is a Wholeness that can be trusted. This awareness is what I go to over and over again with each client and with the ReThink Prayer movement as a whole. Read more>>

Dawn Puentes

The degree program for becoming a sonographer was intense & demanding. I remember being told by the director that this program was going to be a full time job in and of itself. The program was highly competitive, but it gave me such a well rounded education & understanding for my career. I was ready to hit the ground running immediately after graduation. I’m thankful everyday that I was able to attend such a reputable program. Read more>>

Amy Schamberg

My training in functional medicine taught me to look for the “root cause” of disease, illness, and other ailments. I use this approach to help pull back the layers and identify the underlying issues that are contributing to my client’s struggles and keeping them stuck. Once we identify the root cause, true healing and transformation can begin because we can remove what is causing harm, and replace that with what heals. Read more>>

Ruthie Moore

My initial training began while working as a Behavioral Specialist, working with people with disabilities for 12 years, earning her Bachelor’s in Behavioral Sciences, from Utah Valley University with a focal point of Positive Psychology . Later earning my Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling with an added certification in Drug and Alcohol treatment from Bowie State University. Read more>>

Pauline Nordin

I help clients achieve a healthy body weight and maintain it for life. The trick is to stay in love with what is the way of life so you never fall out of love. I write to motivate and inspire, leading the way practicing what I preach. Read more>>