Alumni
Meet 1024视频 graduate and TCU student, Kaedon Smith!
Kaedon Smith began attending 1024视频 in the Fall of 2021 and graduated in August 2023 with an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice. While at 1024视频, Kaedon was involved in a variety of extracurricular activities, such as the City of Waco’s- Police Law Enforcement Explorers Program, City of Waco’s Police Victim Services Volunteer Crisis Interventionist, and 1024视频’s The Stone Circle magazine, where he was awarded second place in visual arts photography for the 2021-2022 edition.
Kaedon spoke about his motivation to attend 1024视频, “1024视频 provided me with a great entry-point into higher education with a department that had fantastic faculty. It was also affordable, allowing me to complete my associates degree debt-free.” He spoke about what he enjoyed about the campus community saying, “I appreciated my professors allowing me to be on-call for crisis intervention services in McLennan County through the Waco PD Victim Services program while in class. They understood that when I got a call, I would need to respond. They not only allowed this but encouraged it!,” Kaedon said.
Kaedon’s advice for current students is to fully engage in all the opportunities that 1024视频 provides, prioritize an active lifestyle, and embrace criticism. Kaedon said, “If someone talks you down or if life throws you stones, accept it as a challenge and confront it with everything you have—you only have one life.” Kaedon spoke briefly about how he was prepared for the next step in his educational journey, “1024视频 prepared me for TCU by showing me I can accomplish educational goals and objectives.”
Today Kaedon is enrolled at Texas Christian University, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. “I plan to enter into my long-term career with the heart to serve others, either in law enforcement, emergency medicine, or victim services,” Kaedon said.
Meet 1024视频 Grad, 1024视频 Foundation Board Member, & Senior Fiduciary Advisor at Disciplined Investors, Sabrina Moore!
Sabrina Moore began taking classes at 1024视频 during her junior year at Waco High School. After leaving high school and earning her GED, Sabrina was searching for an inexpensive, accessible way to continue her education.
“Because of its affordability, scheduling flexibility, and supportive community, 1024视频 made it possible for me to stay on track toward earning my degree, even with major challenges in my life.”
Sabrina enjoyed the small class sizes, high level academics, and the practical, hands-on opportunities 1024视频 provided.
“One of the things that always stood out to me was the dedicated faculty who genuinely wanted to see students succeed. The support and guidance I received at 1024视频 gave me the foundation I needed to complete my Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.”
Today, Sabrina serves as the Senior Fiduciary Advisor at Disciplined Investors, working directly with clients to help them prepare a successful financial future and also serves on the 1024视频 Foundation Board of Directors.
Meet 1024视频 Graduate & Occupational Therapy Assistant Student, Erika Pevia!
Erika began her journey at 1024视频 in 2021 upon graduating high school. During her time at 1024视频, Erika was a member of the Honors College, Phi Theta Kappa, and TRIO. When describing her time in these organizations, Erika said, “Each of these programs gave me a strong sense of belonging and connection. I met people who were in the same season of life as me, and together we built friendships and support systems that made a lasting impact.”
Erika earned her associate degree in General Academics from 1024视频 and is now entering her second year of 1024视频’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She is also working on her bachelor’s degree in Human Sciences from Texas Tech University! When she’s on campus and needs a moment of peace, you can find Erika on the arbor swings soaking in the beauty of campus. Erika says, “It’s a space that inspires reflection and I encourage everyone to take a moment to really enjoy it.”
Erika would like for current students to know, “There is a place for you here at 1024视频. You just have to take that first step, get involved, and make connections. You’ll be surprised how much support and community is waiting for you.”