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.

Amanda Gimenez

I entered veterinary medical school with a disability. While I had been experiencing the difficulties of my health decline throughout undergrad, the changes and rigor of becoming a doctor were entirely new. I had to work with faculty and staff to ensure accommodations were in place to create a learning environment that would work for me. I found friends who supported me and made vet school worthwhile. I had an amazing time, but I would be lying if I didn’t speak to how much I struggled navigating a dynamic disability and the demands of medical school. Read more>>

Isaac-ike Zadikoff

Education and training are tools which provide crucial knowledge when working to grow in your profession. There are significant anecdotes that i can reflect on as part of my growth process. During the completion of my dual track master’s degree program in rehabilitation counseling and mental health counseling, I was privileged with two valuable resources which allowed me to support my clients as best as possible. The Rehabilitation Counseling program at Florida International University instilled a discipline of always having the empirical and substantial fact to support an idea, a line of thinking, and the importance of recognizing the abilities and strengths of others. Moreover, Dr. Alison Davis, who supervised my training, was a major source of support during my growth in this field. Read more>>

Virginia Solis, Raven Mills Kamerie Crenshaw

At Cycle Sisters Academy, everything we do comes from a place of knowledge, experience, and passion. Our combined backgrounds in healthcare and our personal experiences as moms have shaped the way we approach our workshops. We’re not just educators, we’re women and mothers who understand how important it is for girls to feel informed and confident about their bodies. Raven’s Story: From LVN to RN and PHN Read more>>