Alumni
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Success Story: Jarrin Proctor
Professor Stephanie Barnett noticed Jarrin Proctor’s drive to learn and desire to change his world on their first day together in developmental English. She quickly noticed something else, though. “Jarrin…
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VPCC Alumna Kayla Green
Meet Presidential Ambassador Kayla Greene
When Kayla Greene enrolled at Virginia Peninsula Community College in February 2022, she chose the perfect major and sought leadership opportunities. The College’s Presidential Ambassador program was the ticket. The…
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Ragno Excited About New Position
Dr. Kerry Ragno freely admits her role as vice president of Academic Affairs at Virginia Peninsula Community College isn’t the culmination of a lifelong dream. She guesses not many people…
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New Trades Center Set for Toano
More than 18 months after being awarded a grant for nearly $1.7 million, Virginia Peninsula Community College is close to having something to show for it: a second trades center.…
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Alexander Credits Ballroom Dance for Success
When Faizon Alexander enrolled at Virginia Peninsula Community College, he was transitioning out of the military and about six years removed from high school. He didn’t know how to integrate…
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Tips for the College’s 5K, Good Advice
Michelle Alexander, an assistant professor in Health, Physical Education, and Wellness at Virginia Peninsula, is an avid runner. She has participated in 5Ks, 8Ks and half-marathons. Carolyn Hunter has taught…
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LaMonte and Simone Williams made education a priority, and so did their children.
Parents’ Success Leads to Children’s Higher Education Success
LaMonte Williams and his wife, Simone, were working adults raising a family when they graduated from Virginia Peninsula Community College, formerly Thomas Nelson. They couldn’t get any of their three…
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Picture-Perfect Position for Jenni Jones
Most teachers are big on class pictures. So, when Jenni Jones had an opportunity to take a photo with her spring semester nursing students at Virginia Peninsula Community College, she…
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Paralegal Students Continue Their Paths to Success
Mary Wilson’s main inspiration is her son. Amy Anderson’s students are as varied as their areas of concentration. However, there is one thing they have in common. “What I so…
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Domonique Mabry isn’t intimidated by her big move halfway across the country.
Alumna Lands Dream Job at Tesla
When Domonique Mabry moved halfway across the country, from Kansas to Virginia, she had no job lined up, but she had a dream: to be an engineer. She’s making another…
