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Shelby Carter (’18) teaches history to fifth through eighth graders at FCA, finding joy in connecting biblical truths to world events. Above all, she values the sense of family she has discovered at FCA.
During his time on campus, Jerry Tesch (’05) found a community that shared his love for harmony and his focus on glorifying God through song. What started as a lighthearted pastime sparked the creation of the Christian a cappella group now know as Narrow Way.
In 2021, Leah Hersey joined the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, where she now serves as Director of Corporate Relations. In this role, she manages partnerships and fundraising efforts that support conservation and accessibility programs throughout the garden.
Jason Young (’17) is redefining childhood education through creativity, vision, and a commitment to excellence. Today, he teaches music to kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Patel Elementary in Tampa, Florida.
For Jessica Barr (’02), education has never been confined to the classroom—it’s a way of life. From launching a career in banking through Florida College connections, to mentoring young professionals, to returning as a student herself, Barr’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to learning driven by purpose.
Now serving as Manager of eCommerce and Equipment Products at MobilityWorks, Drew Bassett (’21) leads product management, marketing, and business development initiatives across two business verticals and over 100 brick-and-mortar locations.
In her very first all-company meeting at OptSpot, Macie Stockton (’24) realized she had found more than just a job—she had found a workplace that aligned with her values.
When Andrew Hall (’22) graduated from Florida College with a degree in business administration, he expected to use it in the business world. Instead, his path led him somewhere unexpected but deeply fulfilling.
Kate Boatright (’24) takes her mission to be a light into her role as Social Media Specialist at A Nice Guy Marketing, where she combines creativity, strategy, and her faith-driven values to make a difference for businesses.
When Cade Cantrell graduated from Florida College in 2023 with a degree in liberal studies focused on education, he wasn’t exactly sure where life would take him. Just a year later, he’s found himself in two roles that let him do what he loves most, connecting with people and helping them grow.
The education Alana Hymel (’24) received at Florida College gave her the confidence to lead and the perspective to serve. The lessons she learned in and out of the classroom now fuel her work at SOFWERX, where she helps facilitate impactful partnerships and real-world innovation.
As a crew leader for a professional land surveying team, Andrew Thetford (’23) spends his days combining cutting-edge technology with hands-on fieldwork to provide accurate legal surveys for his community.
We want to hear from you! Share your professional work, service and accomplishments with us for a chance to be featured on our alumni page.
