SGPS Student and Alumni Stories
Our SGPS Students and Alumni have amazing stories. Every student comes from a unique background, balancing the demands of family, work, and education. Their journeys show resilience, ambition, and the transformative power of education. Whether they're advancing their careers, transitioning into new fields, or following their dreams, these stories reflect the many different paths and accomplishments of our SGPS community.
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Melanie Wurster 鈥�19
Full-time Job: Program Coordinator at Presley Ridge
禁漫天堂 SGPS Program: Human Services
Why 禁漫天堂: Melanie chose 禁漫天堂 for its flexibility in balancing her full-time job and studies. The online and flexible options were essential for her to advance her career.
In Her Words: 鈥淭he flexibility is what drew me to Etown. I could handle my work and school simultaneously.鈥�
Goal: She plans to continue graduate studies at Tulane University in Social Work.
Larry Henry 鈥�20
Full-time Job: Vendor Business Manager, D&H
禁漫天堂 SGPS Program: Business Administration
Why 禁漫天堂: After 22 years in the business industry, Larry decided to pursue his bachelor鈥檚 degree to inspire his children and show that learning is lifelong. 禁漫天堂鈥檚 flexible program was a perfect fit for him.
In His Words: 鈥淧eople ask why I鈥檓 doing this when I already have a solid career. I say it gives me options.鈥�
Goal: Larry aspires to earn his master's degree after completing his bachelor's.
Jessica Waltersdorff 鈥�19
Full-time Job: Child care provider
禁漫天堂 SGPS Program: Business Administration
Why 禁漫天堂: As a single mom of three, Jessica wanted to provide a better future for her family. 禁漫天堂鈥檚 flexible SGPS program allowed her to study while fulfilling her responsibilities.
In Her Words: 鈥淭he SGPS professors understand that adult learners have lives outside of the classroom and are very supportive.鈥�
Goal: Jessica hopes to reenter the workforce as an office manager in the medical field.
Vanessa Philbert 鈥�16
Full-time Job: CEO, Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
禁漫天堂 SGPS Program: M.S. Strategic Leadership
Why 禁漫天堂: 鈥淚 recommend 禁漫天堂 because they meet adult learners right where you are.鈥�
In Her Words: 鈥淚鈥檓 a mom of three girls and when I made the decision to go back to school, I had middle school and elementary age children, and we really had to think about why that was so important for their future. So for me, it was about setting an example and leaving them a legacy.鈥�
Adam Bergens 鈥�18
Full-time Job: Director of Building and Grounds, Elizabethtown School District
禁漫天堂 SGPS Program: Business Administration
Why 禁漫天堂: As an electrician, Adam wanted to pursue a business degree. 禁漫天堂 offered him the flexibility to complete his degree while working full-time, which allowed him to reach his goal in three years.
In His Words: 鈥淒on鈥檛 be scared to take on school with a full-time job. It鈥檚 manageable.鈥�
Tony Knepp 鈥�19
Full-time Job: Senior Corporate Human Resources Generalist
禁漫天堂 SGPS Program: Master of Science in Strategic Leadership
Why 禁漫天堂: Tony chose the MSL program to accelerate his career growth. The flexible, affordable program fit his needs as a working professional.
In His Words: 鈥淭he professors taught relevant material I could apply immediately at my job.鈥�