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Molly Connell – Medical Assisting
Graduate to Nursing Student

Molly Connell is a returning graduate from West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport. She began her journey at WVJC in 2015 to pursue her Medical Assisting degree. At that time, Molly knew the medical field was her passion. She checked into WVJC and quickly discovered it was the place for her. Once enrolled and into the … Read more

Kim Morrison – Graduate Highlight

Kim Morrison was born and raised in a little town in Texas. She came to West Virginia in 1993 to go to school but life had a different plan. She has been married for 17 years to her one and only love, David. Kim is also a loving and wonderful mother to her two children, Zoe and Elijah.  … Read more

Brittany Brown – Graduate Highlight

Before deciding to attend WVJC Charleston, Brittany Brown worked as a cashier at a local Doughnut Connection, earning a little over minimum wage.  She was a loyal employee and worked there for nearly 10 years. Brittany decided she was ready for a change and contacted WVJC. Brittany said, “I chose WVJC because an intelligent person … Read more

Dalerae Stocker – Student Highlight

Have you ever felt lost?  Have you ever felt like you needed a change in career paths, but just don’t know where to start?  This is how Dalerae felt before she decided to contact WVJC Online.  When her admissions advisor first called her, Dalerae recalls, “She actually listened to me and knew how to make … Read more

Stephanie Kapp – Student Highlight

Stephanie Kapp graduated from Riverside High School in 2018. She learned about WVJC when Stephanie the high school admissions rep, visited Riverside to set up a lunch table and share information about the school. After learning about the school, Stephanie thought it would be a perfect fit. She would be able to remain close to … Read more

Clinical Medical Assistant Student-Elizabeth Cross

Elizabeth Cross is set to graduate in June 2019 with her Clinical Medical Assistant Degree from WVJC-Bridgeport.  Her excitement to graduate and begin a career in the medical field is visible.  Prior to Elizabeth attending WVJC, she worked as an assistant pre-school teacher at a local daycare. Even though she enjoyed working with children, Elizabeth … Read more

Graduate Highlight – Casey Painter

Some students begin college without realizing their true passion, not Casey Painter. She aspired to become a medical assistant and chose West Virginia Junior College – Charleston to obtain that dream. Painter, at November 2014 graduate, chose WVJC because of the fast pace schedule and she knew the faster she completed college the sooner she … Read more

Graduate Highlight – Caitlin Gawthrop

Grafton native, Caitlin (Davis) Gawthrop, is a recent graduate of West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport.  She graduated from WVJC Bridgeport with an Associate Degree in Medical Assisting in August and is currently employed with eLab Solutions working with patients and running lab based testing.  She loves what she does because she is making a difference … Read more

Student Highlight – Christle Henderson

Every morning, Christle Henderson prays and reads her Bible before heading to the West Virginia Junior College, Morgantown campus. Christle, a Medical Assisting student who is planning to graduate in November, is also a Children’s Minister at Deer Park Church of God of Prophecy in Oakland, Md. As a volunteer, she prepares lesson plans, develops … Read more

WVJC Morgantown Staff Highlight: Diane Hevner

The face of the front office will celebrate her 16th anniversary Nov. 7, with the West Virginia Junior College, Morgantown campus. In Sept. 1997, Diane Hevner graduated from the WVJC with a diploma in Office Technology and Office Processing. “Diane is the first person our potential students hear and see,” said Jessica Nuckles, High School … Read more