2020 Adult Education Graduation

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F L O R I D A S TAT E C O L L E G E AT J A C K S O N V I L L E A D U LT E D U C AT I O N V I R T U A L G R A D U AT I O N T H U R S D AY, J U LY 9 , 2 0 2 0

A MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT TO OUR GR ADUATES Greetings Graduate!

We are pleased to honor our graduates, and to celebrate all you have achieved during our 2020 Adult Education Graduation Ceremony. While this celebration is quite different than similar events we have held in years past, we are even more proud of the commitment you have shown toward earning your diploma and advancing your future during some of the most difficult of times.

We share in your pride and look forward to the amazing things you will accomplish in your personal and professional lives. The graduation ceremony is symbolic of your commencement. And, as I’m sure you well know, commencement means to “make a new beginning… and to move forward.” Therefore, as a lifelong learner myself, it is my hope that you would continue your educational pursuit at FSCJ through one of our many degree and certificate programs that can suit any interest and way of learning. Whatever your next step may be, you have prepared yourself well and you are positioned for all the good that is to come your way. FSCJ has been honored to support you along this journey, and we look forward to continuing to be part of your educational and professional path.

On behalf of our faculty and staff and the District Board of Trustees, congratulations and best wishes for a future filled with happiness and continued success.

Sincerely,

M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T

Florida State College at Jacksonville provides high value, relevant life-long education that enhances the intellectual, social, cultural and economic d e ve l o p m e nt of o ur di ve r s e co mmuni t y.

V I S I O N S TAT E M E N T

Flor ida St ate Colle ge at Ja ck s onv ille . . . G row ing min d s to day, leading tomorrow ’s world.

John Avendano, Ph.D. College President

PROGR AM & KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIOGR APHY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES & EXECUTIVE CABINET

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DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WELCOME..................................................................................... Dr. John Avendano

Mr. Thomas R . McGehee Jr., Chair

College President, FSCJ

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER. ............................................................ Ms. Jana Kooi

Vice President of Online and Workforce Education, FSCJ

KEYNOTE ADDRESS......................................................................... Mr. Billy Thomas

Mr. Michael M. Bell, Vice Chair, Nassau Count y Mr. O. Wayne Young , Vice Chair, Duval Count y Dr. Jennifer D. Brown

Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences, FSCJ

Ms. Shantel N. Davis

PRESENTATION OF GR ADUATES................................................................. Ms. Kooi

Ms. Laura M. DiBella

CONFERR AL OF DIPLOMAS AND CHANGING OF TASSELS............. Dr. Avendano

Mr. D. Hunt Hawkins

KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIOGR APHY BILLY THOMA S Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences Billy Thomas has served FSCJ as an advisor, counselor and faculty member since 1988.

A believer that education is a lifelong endeavor, he graduated from Sandalwood High School, Florida Junior College (FSCJ) with an Associate in Arts, Stetson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Christian Education, has post graduate hours in Education Psychology from the University of North Florida, and is currently a doctoral student at the University of South Florida. Billy served proudly in the United States Army as a Chaplains Assistant. He has three children and is an avid outdoorsman and motorcyclist.

Mr. Thomas J. Majdanics Mr. Roderick D. Odom

EXECUTIVE CABINET Dr. John Avendano, College President Dr. John J. Wall, Provost and Vice President, Academic Af fairs Dr. Marie F. Gnage, Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness and Advancement Dr. Linda K . Herlocker, Vice President, Student Ser vices Ms. Jana Kooi, Vice President, Online and Work force Education Mr. Alber t P. Lit tle, Vice President, Business Ser vices

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ADULT HIGH SCHOOL Alexander, Ian

Chau, Peter

Guerrero, Tania

Baldwin, Alyssa

Crawford, Ashley

Paul, Paige

Charlotte, Rivello

Hamson, Emily

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY Adu, Juffure

Glennon, Jordan

Richmond, Joseph

Anderson, Shayla

Graves, Hanae

Robinson, Dante

Andrews, Bryanna

Griffin, Arthur

Rodgers, Tanesha

Andrews, Hanna

Hobbs, Kieanna

Rowland, Kaleb

Armstrong, Elliott

Johns, Alexis

Russo, Laura

Bardeli, Xhesika

Johnson, Christopher

Shareef, Jamal

Battle, Demetrice

Judilla, Jonathon

Siegrist, Micheal

Beach, Alexandria

Kenney, Laytoya

Sills, Marshall

Blackwelder, Bethany

Kitler, Desirae

Simmons, Hunter

Blekic, Irma

Lofton, Aubrey

Smith, Joshua

Bousalham, Sanae

Lombana, Harvey

Smoot, Dakota

Brown, Destiney

Lutton, Zachary

Spicer, D’Alvelyn

to the FSCJ students, faculty, staff and supporters who helped make this past year

Carrigan, Ashley

Mason, Jordan

Standberry, Shelia

a success, especially considering the unique circumstances we have all faced.

Carter, Joshua

McCullough, Shantoria

Stewart, Rayshad

Your tireless pursuit of success is what makes Florida State College at Jacksonville

Cason, Melissa

Moore, Carlton

Strub, Ethan

so special. We are grateful for your continued support.

Chanudet, Juliette

Morton, Alexis

Swanson, Brittni

Christian, Zeauna

Muse, Kyler

Uerkvitz, Christian

Crim, Alexander

Nelson, Dana

Wates, Jermaine

Davis, Yazmeen

Nesmith, Trinity

Wendy, Naw

Dent, Kelly

Paw, Kwakaw

West, Allison

Edmonds, Megan

Piselli, John

White, Nicole

Eicholtz, Michael

Potts, Rachel

Williams, Anthony

Firpo, Michael

Pouye, Amadou

Flow, Kimble

Powers, Andrew

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