The ARC/STSA is proud to highlight excellence in our educator and volunteer communities. Whether you have been recognized with an award or honor, advanced your education, or dedicated your time to serve others, we want to share your good news with our community. Email Erin.Monroy@arcstsa.org to share your or others’ accomplishments.
Choffin Community & Technical College Surgical Technology Program Dean Dr. Sherry Cross was one of 28 nominees for the Athena Awards. The Athena Awards honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment: women who excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and also open doors so that others may follow in their path. (https://www.regionalchamber.com/)
ARC/STSA evaluator and Director of On-Site Service and Operation at KARL STORZ Endoscopy Crit Fisher, CST, FAST, was awarded the AST’s 2023 Legacy Award. Much deserved, Crit!
Congrats to ARC/STSA evaluator and Calhoun Community College Surgical Technology Program Director Dr. Grant Wilson on earning his EdD in Health Professions and Related Programs from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences. Way to go, Dr. Wilson!
Baptist Health Sciences University Surgical Technology Program Director Pamela Siggers, BA, CST, served on a week-long medical mission trip to Peru in April. You are amazing, Pam!
Siggers was one of only 50 individuals, including students, faculty and staff, hand-picked by Baptist Health Sciences University to participate in the university’s second medical mission trip. The group, coordinated by the BHSU Faith and Services Director and The Liquid Legacy Project, traveled to Pucallpa, Peru, visiting four villages.
“Each village welcomed us with open arms, beautiful smiles, hugs and gratefulness. I was over the optical station in each village, and to assist someone with seeing clearly is a feeling I cannot put into words,” shared Siggers. “Each and every person, with their new glasses in hand, would hug or kiss me, shake my hand or ask if they could thank me in prayers. Every village had very little materialistic things but were overflowing with gratitude for life and the appreciation of each day. What I learned from the Shipibo people? Take life one day at a time. Tomorrow is not promised and to be thankful for today. I think about this experience often and my heart remains full and grateful for this wonderful experience.“
