Dr. Kiersten Baughman
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in a suburb of Cincinnati in Northern Kentucky. I went to Morehead State University, a small state school similar to VCSU, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in eastern Kentucky for college, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology and Spanish as a graduate of the honors ...
Read More About Dr. Kiersten BaughmanDr. Casey Williams
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in the small town of Haughton, Louisiana about 30 miles outside of Shreveport and Bossier. After high school, I attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in wildlife management. After a couple of years, I attended Texas State University (formerly Southwest Texas ...
Read More About Dr. Casey WilliamsHunter Sand
What year are you at VCSU? I’m a junior. What attracted you to VCSU? I chose to attend VCSU because I liked the “small town” atmosphere and feel. I also enjoyed how friendly everyone on campus was; it truly felt like a second home. Why did you choose your specific major? I am pursuing my elementary education degree, with a STEM endorsement, ...
Read More About Hunter SandHannah Dockter’s VCSU Voyage
What year are you at VCSU? Junior What attracted you to VCSU? I’ve lived in Valley City my entire life. My parents met at VCSU and my sister and her husband both completed their degrees through VCSU. I hadn’t considered attending until I decided I wanted to become an English teacher. VCSU has one of the best education programs and ...
Read More About Hannah Dockter’s VCSU VoyageKaSaundra Peterson
What year did you graduate from VCSU? Fall of 2016 Where are you working right now? I am the education director at the North Dakota CPA Society. I plan on continuing educational opportunities for certified public accountants across North Dakota and neighboring states including conferences and seminars. Why did you choose to attend VCSU? I chose to attend VCSU because of the ...
Read More About KaSaundra PetersonHarmony Richman
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Forest Lake, MN as the oldest of three children. I flew the nest to Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) where I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Math Education in 2008. During my undergraduate years, I met my future husband. I completed my Master of Education in ...
Read More About Harmony RichmanDevin Anderson
Where do you live? Oklahoma What's your current job? Instructor, Motorcycle/Power Products What's your area of online study? Career and Technical Education How did you hear about VCSU's online program? I searched online for CTE degrees and it was listed as a top 10 school. What made you choose VCSU? After speaking with the advisor, Rick Ross, I felt very ...
Read More About Devin AndersonMeet David Woods
By Garret Fettig, VCSU Marketing Intern Alaska and North Dakota alike boast freezing winters, beautiful scenery, and abundant natural wildlife, but Dr. David Woods noticed a difference all the same. Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Woods flew into North Dakota for the first time in August 1998 to attend fall football practice at Valley City State University. “I wore ...
Read More About Meet David WoodsMadison Yoder
What attracted you to VCSU? VCSU is the only school I actually applied to because as soon as I stepped on campus, I knew it was for me. Something about it just fit like a glove. It's beautiful, welcoming, and has an air of genuine dedication to its students. Why did you choose your specific major? I am an English ...
Read More About Madison YoderRachel Baker
Year at VCSU Sophomore Major Music Education. What instrument do you play? My primary instrument is the French horn. What led you to come to VCSU? The professors! Each and every one of them is excited about the material they teach and about helping you reach your goals as a student. Why did you choose your major? I always knew I was ...
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