For Misty Shirah, returning to Eastern Florida State College was a personal milestone rooted in passion for her community. “I started pretty late in life with my college career,” she said. “I finally learned what I really want to do.” After years of working in the private sector, including retail management and insurance sales, Shirah […]
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Why read classic horror stories? Not only do they give us a deeper understanding of what it means to be human (including our greatest fears), but they also allow us to experience life from another perspective. Our critical thinking, appreciation of truth, and ability to grasp complex ideas all improve. Several scientific studies have drawn
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When Dr. Sharon-Cronk Raby accepted her first teaching role at a middle school in Chicago, she never imagined the experience would ultimately lead to a presentation at the 2025 Mental Health for Schools Summit in New Jersey, speaking alongside Yale University’s Dr. Marc Brackett. “I have two focuses: teaching mental safety in the classroom —
Eastern Florida State College alumnus-turned-instructor, Kaylin Mitchell, discovered her calling to help others during a heart-stopping moment. “I was a lifeguard,” said Mitchell. “I remember performing CPR and understanding for the first time what it truly meant to save a life. That experience lit a spark.” This moment led her to complete EFSC’s Fire Training
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