Jackson Community College

Respiratory Care

“Respiratory therapists were involved directly with patient care, helping people with breathing and cardiac problems, and I thought, ‘What could be more important than this?’”

Nursing

Sherrill Lockwood experienced firsthand the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina to the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi.

Biology

"In teaching, I enjoy seeing students learn and seeing the satisfaction that they feel when they finally start understanding things. I like being part of that process."

Language, Literature & Arts

"I love the students... I need to be with the students, watching them learn, seeing the light bulbs go off in their heads."

Teacher Education

"I've known I've wanted to be a teacher since I was in the second grade. I've always loved school, and I've always loved being a part of the school environment..."

Psychology

Looking for a change from his business career, Cleveland went back to college and became a psychologist, then went into private practice seeing clients.

Medical Assistant Program

"One of my most rewarding experiences as a teacher is watching students evolve through their education here, then continue on and get a job in medical assisting..."

Emergency Medical Services

"You can make, as an individual, decisions that can affect someone's life, and you are there in a crisis and can really help someone..."