Our Stories

The fire service turned out to be a very rewarding career for me.

I had to think about how to reach my students online, and that’s when I started with the idea of a book. I draw a lot of coloring pages that kids have at school, so I was thinking about a series of those that kids could download. And then it grew into an actual children’s book.

This summer I attended summer classes and worked as often as possible. I am determined to do whatever it takes to put myself through school.

Every step along the way has just been unexpected. I feel like I was meant to be here. I’ve been at the right place at the right time. It feels really good to love the job you’re doing.

It’s definitely been hard and anxiety-provoking, because I’ve been putting myself at risk every day for my patients. But I’m extremely grateful I can do my part and lend a hand to helping the people in need at this time.

The professors were always there to answer questions, and that’s one of the things I really love about Fitchburg State. The professors are really vested in your success. It’s like a family.

My professors taught me all the fundamentals about business, as much as you can from a book. But then they talked how about how to learn, how to work hard. That carried me.

I don’t feel like a hero. I took an oath to take care of people and that’s all that I’m trying to do.

All of us are being asked to do things differently, so none of us feels alone. I think the way teachers work is going to change.