Jasmine Thomas

Polk State OTA grad returns with her doctorate as Clinical Coordinator

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Jasmine Thomas

Dr. Jasmine Thomas’ story has come full circle. The 2018 graduate of Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program has returned with her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree to serve as the program’s Clinical Coordinator.…

Sergio Perez

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate alum graduates from MIT

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Sergio Perez

Sergio Perez fondly remembers late nights studying English flashcards with the help of his mother “when she didn’t know the language herself.” Now he reflects on how far he has come as an alumnus of…

Von McGriff

New Polk State Lake Wales Director to build upon success at JDA Center

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Von McGriff

Von McGriff’s go-getter attitude and fuchsia fashion are enough to energize students and colleagues, but it’s her creative thinking and heart for the community that will aid her in “reinvigorating” Polk State College’s JD Alexander…

Wade

Grad grows programming career at Publix with Polk State degree

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Wade

Cheiko Wade wasn’t sure what she wanted to do when she graduated from Lake Gibson High School, so she started working for Publix Super Markets in 2005. Interested in computers, she was quickly promoted from…

Habiba Abouzaid

Polk State freshman lands valuable opportunities with NASA, USF & more

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Habiba Abouzaid

Habiba Abouzaid says being a freshman shouldn’t stop anyone. She’s a great example. Within her first year at Polk State College, Abouzaid has developed an impressive resume that includes programs such as the NASA Community…

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