In 1983 I spent the summer after high school graduation at Northern New Mexico Community
College. I anticipated going into agriculture.
I had no idea that the currents of life would take me into the biomedical field.
I spent several years as a technician, student, and finally, post-doctoral fellow
in research. I then left biomedical science - for the time being - to become a full
time caregiver. This was the formative experience of my life. More recently I was
reacquainted with the world of our youngest citizens, as a tutor and family navigator
at Penasco Schools.
I am now back at Northern as an instructor in the High School Equivalency Program. My role as a team member helping people attain their high school diplomas is very
rewarding.
