馃専 Student Spotlight:听Pamela Bishop听馃専
馃帀馃専 NPC proudly celebrates Pamela Bishop, who has been named to the prestigious All-Arizona Academic Team! 馃専馃帀
Pamela is passionate about education. She works with a variety of learners. She is currently a tutor at 91香蕉视频 (NPC) and assists students needing to brush up on their skills, who are re-entering college, or are working on earning their High School Equivalency (GED庐). She said, 鈥淚 feel connected to these students. They are transforming their lives through education just like I did.鈥 An adult learner herself, Pamela initially felt intimidated by the thought of going back to school. However, with the support of her sons and her wife, Tiffani, who is an NPC alumna, she found the strength to step back into the classroom. 鈥淚 believe in the power of family, the importance of education and compassion, and that life is best spent uplifting those around you,鈥 she said.
Improving the lives of others is Pamela鈥檚 goal. After recognizing a need for connection and belonging among NPC students, she began getting involved in student clubs. She is currently the president of NPC鈥檚 Student Government Association and the college鈥檚 Eagle Club, which focuses on exploring different cultural values, traditions, and beliefs while building leadership skills, teamwork, and self-awareness. She also regularly helps coordinate and volunteer at St. Mary鈥檚 Food Bank box distribution events. 鈥淲e must find ways to ensure that students receive the support they need to complete their education,鈥 she said. 鈥淚t can be especially difficult in the rural areas of Northeast Arizona, where so many communities are underserved and in need.鈥
Pamela has faced struggles related to abuse, poverty, and discrimination, and understands the barriers students face to earn an education. 鈥淚 work every day to help improve and increase the support they receive, in and out of the classroom. I want them to know that their needs, their voices, matter too.鈥
Pamela will earn her associate鈥檚 degree this spring from NPC and plans to transfer to Northern Arizona University to earn her bachelor鈥檚 and eventually a master鈥檚 degree. She plans to continue her work advocating for students in Northern Arizona.
Congratulations, Pamela! Your dedication, resilience, and leadership inspire us all! 馃馃挋
