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Shannon Swikert Thomas More University
2022 NANCY JANES BOOTHE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT GATEWAY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Allison Jayne Reynolds
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Allison Jayne Reynolds began her college career during a pivotal point in her life. Due to addiction plaguing her young family, she made the decision to raise her two young children on her own and pull them out of the difficult situation they were facing. That is when the Ready to Work Program through Gateway Community and Technical College swooped in and turned her path around completely.
A natural caregiver, Allison spent many years caring for her elderly neighbors, grandmother, and disabled father. When she saw that Gateway offered the Massage Therapy Program, she knew instantly what she wanted to do. Even with a six-month-old and a two-year-old, she began their life again.
Allison considers it an honor to turn around and help the next person in need. To help others get access to all the help she once had to get herself is beyond rewarding. Today, she helps other students access the on-campus Food for Thought Pantry and begin the process of receiving food, childcare, medical assistance and counseling.
Her degree is one that will also assist others in physical healing. Her years of caregiving have set her up for so much success in this field. Once she is a Licensed Massage Therapist and finishes her Associate Degree, she looks forward to working with palliative care and creating her own business in Medical Massage.
“Words cannot express how honored I am to be surrounded by such strong, amazing women of Northern Kentucky. It is only by the grace of God, help from my mother and a fiery determination for success, that this was even possible,” said Allison. “The encouragement this has provided me will last me long into my days. To look back and know where I came from, and to look forward at such wonderful women ahead cheering me on is just beautiful.”
Gateway Community & Technical College is proud to recognize Allison Jayne Reynolds as the 2022 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Nancy Janes Boothe Scholarship recipient.
