4 On My Path:Sherlise JeffersonEarly Childhood Education My path has led me through five states and only one home, Louisiana, Maryland, Louisiana Again, Texas, Georgia, Texas again and Washington. Washington is home. I studied education, law, medicine and discovered I am happiest when I can create. I worked as a cashier, bookkeeper, supervisor, assistant admin for an afterschool program and discovered working with children is a passion for me. I can create and watch them create. MotherWriterArtistTeacherCreator A path of learning, a path of creating; losing passion and finding it again. Now, my life is here. My goals are clear. Tools of my trade: Mind DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentInnovative DesignChild Learning InitiativePlay Strengths of my spirit: EmpathyLoveCreativityPassionExpression My path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.

On My Path:Karina Pastukh

Early Childhood Education

My path has led me through valleys of Ukraine, hills of Washington

I studied Early Childhood Education and discovered that the way that I teach the children, leaves an imprint in their lives forever.

I worked as preschool teacher and discovered that teaching children is more than following a curriculum, it is pouring love and kindness into the hearts of those who will change the world.

Teacher
Daughter
Sister
Friend
Christian
A path of leaving my home in Ukraine, a path of staring over; losing hope and finding it again.
Now, my life is here. My goals are clear.

Tools of my trade:
Books
Paper
Paint
Coffee

Strengths of my spirit:
Love
Gentleness
Compassion
Willingness
My path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.

On My Path:Kay Kayongo
Contemporary Business

My path has led me through DRC, Greece, and Athens

I studied Medicine to become a Registered Nurse in Africa Democratic Republic of Congo and discovered how I can stay and live healthy and realized that staying healthy motivates all my continuing life or living or dream activities.
I worked as a Nurse in my country and in Greece, Athens and discovered and realized the Health Care Professional in the State of Washington in medicine and Nursing are using human for the money, but not to heal or cure the patient need
Roles or Jobs I have had:
Nurse
Pharmacian
Student Leader
Warehouse Associate

A path of non-Speaking English, a path of coming in United States; losing hope and finding it again.
Now, my life is here. My goals are clear.
Tools of my trade:
Pen
Writing Papers
My Hands
My brain
Eyes
Strengths of my spirit:
Compassion
Determination
Integrity and Honesty
Patient
Confident
My path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.

On My Path:Joseph Mabrey
Program: Paralegal Studies

My path has led me through self-doubt, self-discovery
I studied myself and discovered insecurities, potential, and strength
I studied the law and found reason, justice, and logic. It will help me on my road to consistency.

I worked as a produce clerk and discovered healthy eating and new cultures. I made friends and learned new trades. Other jobs I worked include…

Cook
Dog trainer
Museum assistant
Student
A path of struggle, a path of discovery; losing hope and finding it again.

Now, my life is here. My goals are clear.

Tools of my trade:
Writing
Interpersonal skills
Judgement


Strengths of my spirit:
Confidence
Perseverence
Hope
My path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.

On My Path: Elisei Chirica
Business Management

My path has led me through the ups and downs, the hallways of the schools I have attended.
I studied cars and discovered that there’s a lot more to them than I thought.

I worked as a customer service rep and discovered what types of people and personalities there are out there.


Customer Service
Cashier
Warehouse Shipper

A path of joy, a path of sadness; losing myself and finding it again.

Now, my life is here. My goals are clear.

Tools of my trade:

Business Management
Real Estate
Personal Dealership

Strengths of my spirit:

Team Player
Great Management Skills
Always getting tasks done
Risk taker

My path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.

On My Path:Kyle Henley
Band Instrument Repair
My path has led me through across the continent, across the Atlantic.
I studied people and their behaviors and discovered just how diverse and different-minded people can become.

I worked as a dedicated administrator and discovered that I don’t always have to take on a full load alone.

Organizer
Leader
Helper

A path of enlightenment, a path of enjoyment; losing hope and finding it again.

Now, my life is here. My goals are clear.

Tools of my trade:
Mallet
Blowtorch
Oil

Strengths of my spirit:
Dedicated
Determined
Passionate

My path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.

On My Path:Ted Tidwell
Professional Baking

My path has led me through the mountains of East Tennessee to the mountains of Western Washington.

I studied professional baking and discovered that I am good at it.

I worked as a wrecker operator and discovered that I love to help people.

Husband
Diesel Mechanic
Wrecker Operator
Custodian

A path of many joys, a path of hardships; losing hope and finding it again.

Now, my life is here. My goals are clear.

Tools of my trade:
Scale
Measuring Cups
Sheet Pans
Mixers
Ovens

Strengths of my spirit:
Courage
Determination
Creativity
Compassion

My path is mine alone. Each step forward is mine to take. I will succeed at RTC.