Alumni Profiles

Chris Farnsworth

Computer Software Engineering MS

Chris Farnsworth is a problem solver. The Vermont Tech graduate student, who is pursuing a master’s degree in Computer Software Engineering, says he thrives on learning new things and determining how software works at a fundamental level. Ultimately, he wants to develop software and solve complex problems... Read More >

Melaney Mackay

Business Technology & Management

When Melaney MacKay graduated from high school in 2010, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do for a career. She moved to Canada to go to college, but after a year realized she wanted to return home. Three years later at age 22, she decided to go to Vermont Tech, where she is studying Business Technology & Management

“Vermont Tech isn’t a college or university where you’re just a... Read More >

Rachel Burt

Dairy Farm Management

Rachael Burt came to Vermont Tech from an extremely small town. She admits that when she first came to college, she felt some trepidation. Others who had left her hometown had suggested higher education would be overwhelming and exhausting, but Rachael quickly learned that this was not the case.

“When I finally got here and started, I knew that it was just a small, sometimes... Read More >

Tony Ioannidis

Fire Science

Tony always planned to college to earn his degree and further his education. He knew that Vermont Tech would help him achieve his goals, all for an affordable investment. Tony ultimately chose Vermont Tech because it was the only college in Vermont with a Fire Science program. He was a commuter student, so location was a big... Read More >

Kara Polito

Veterinary Technology

When she was three years old, Kara was playing Vet when she heard her pets heartbeat for the first time and was fascinated. That’s the moment she knew she wanted to work with animals. She’s already on her way, Kara recently graduated from the Veterinary Technology Program. Before she even graduated, Kara accepted a... Read More >

Darian Calverley

Architectural Engineering Technology

At Vermont Tech, Darian Calverley found a place where he belongs. After graduating from high school in Attleboro, Mass., “I was looking for a college that was smaller in the number of students, and Vermont Tech was a good choice,” he says. ”I don't feel like I am lost in a crowd. I wanted a school where classes were small, thus allowing the teacher to help me when I needed help.”

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Kara Bazile

Business Technology & Management

In 2010, the ground shook Kara Bazile out of her home in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She had to leave her native country after the earthquake and come to the US. She was accepted at Vermont Tech as part of her resettlement, so was genuinely pleased when she found out the college had small class sizes. Even then, she knew she would feel lost in a bigger school.

The class size alone wasn’t... Read More >

Courtney Banach

Dairy Farm Management

Since she was 11, Courtney Banach has wanted to be a farmer. She was a “city kid,” growing up in South Burlington, with no ties to a family farm. Her mom enrolled her in farming summer camp, hoping to curb her of her farming fixation.

“Clearly, her plan backfired,” Courtney recalls, “because I attended the camp four more years and volunteered in the years after.”

In high... Read More >

Steve Schubart

Diversified Agriculture

Although he was originally an economics major, Steve was looking for a change of pace. He knew he wanted to major in agriculture and assessed his college options thoroughly.

“Vermont Tech stood out because it had the real world experience, dedication to production agriculture, and curriculum I would need to succeed in business.”

When Steve came to Vermont Tech he majored in... Read More >

Ashley Hemenway

Nursing

Becoming a nurse is exactly what Ashley Hemenway set her sights on back in high school. The Fairfax resident, who is a student in the Associate Degree in Nursing program, enrolled in a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) weekend program during her senior year to help start her on a health care career path.  The program paid off and helped steer Ashley toward Vermont Tech.

“The college... Read More >

Kate Morrison

Respiratory Therapy

When she graduated from high school, Kate Morrison went to nursing school for 3 years before deciding it was not what she really wanted to do. She knew she loved patient care, so she became a medical assistant. She married and now has a 6-year-old son, Chase and a 3-year-old daughter, Harper. After 7 years she wanted a career that provided more for her family. She remembers the day she... Read More >

Alexander Schramm

Computer Information Technology

Alexander Schramm knows how to Network. As a high school senior in the Hartford Area Career & Technology Center (HACTC) he took several college classes as a dual-enrollment student. Vermont Tech was present at a college and career fair hosted by HACTC. Alexander was intrigued by the small class sizes offered at a college that was close-to-home. Alexander was soon accepted and enrolled in... Read More >

Matt Franzosa

Construction Management

As a kid, Matt Franzosa always liked building things with his hands. By the time he was a senior in high school, he knew he wanted to be in construction. He was thrilled to find a school like Vermont Tech, which offered construction management as a major.

Matt admits to struggling academically when he first arrived. Fortunately, the faculty organized tutoring sessions for him, and... Read More >

Megan Jenks

Equine Studies

When Megan Jenks visited the Vermont Tech campus, she had already planned on attending another school. That changed when she saw our equine facility.

“I jumped ship!” She said. “I wanted to go to a school that had something to teach me other than what was in my textbook. I wanted more lab time, barn time, riding time and peace-and-quiet time. When I stepped into the Vermont Tech... Read More >

Grace De Geus

Computer Software Engineering

Many students come to Vermont Tech already having a clear idea about what they want to do after college. There are many others, however, like Grace de Geus, who describes her own direction as “vague” when starting her first year.

What was more important to Grace was the size of the school. She grew up in the small Vermont town of Calais, and so Randolph suited her just fine. “VTC... Read More >

Mike Smith

Electrical Engineering Technology

Mike never considered himself a traditional student. 

“I was never exclusively a student,” he says. “I was working full time while I was at Vermont Tech.”

Yes, he had a job but wanted a more fulfilling career.

“I knew I needed a degree… I needed to be ready.”

Mike managed to maintain his good grades while working the night shift, only taking a couple... Read More >

Brad Pecue

Business Technology & Management

Brad has seen his BS in Business Technology & Management from Vermont Tech lead him to a career as a Senior Digital Strategist of Enterprise Dealership Partners at Dealer.com in Burlington. 

A key aspect of Brad’s job is communicating industry trends and marketing research to the owners of car... Read More >

Allison Miller

Software Engineering

Allison Miller’s roots are deeply embedded in Vermont. Her experience as a homeschool student helped influence her decision to stay in Vermont when it was time to choose a college. It was an interest in computer science that first drew her to Vermont Tech. And while falling in love with the school felt natural, Allison soon began having doubts about her choice of major.

The... Read More >

Carly Tedesco

Dental Hygiene

Looking at the pearly, white smile of her dental hygienist did more than just encourage Carly Tedesco to brush and floss between meals. It also helped her envision a career path as early as age. If her hygienist was so happy, it must be a fulfilling job! 

Vermont Tech offered Carly the flexibility she was seeking in higher education. Once she finished the two year associate’s degree... Read More >