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Alumni Magazine
The last few years have been challenging for educators.
With a looming teacher shortage, the demands of both virtual and in-person classrooms amidst a global pandemic, and the everyday stresses that go with the job, it’s no wonder these essential workers are feeling the effects.
In this issue of Legacy, you will be inspired by our School of Education and its efforts not only to recruit and prepare future teachers, but also to support its alumni in the field, as well as our local schools. From the Tomorrow’s Teachers program, to wellness mentoring, and lifelong learning, our faculty are making an impact on education in north central Indiana.
We hope you enjoy reading it!
Read the Winter 2021 digital issue
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686NEW IU KOKOMO GRADUATES
12,500LIVING IU KOKOMO GRADS RESIDING IN INDIANA
15,181LIVING IU KOKOMO GRADS WORLDWIDE
40,750AMOUNT OF DOLLARS GIVEN FROM THE IU KOKOMO ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
Alumni of Distinction
Recognizes IU Kokomo Alumn who have demonstrated an outstanding level of professional achievement in their field.
Alumni Spotlight!
Black artist reveals people beyond their accomplishments
Most artists portray George Washington Carver as he was known to the world — as the most prominent Black scientist of the early 20 century.
When J.C. Barnett III took up his watercolor pens to draw Carver, and other important figures in Black history, he took a different approach.
"I wanted to speak on them from the standpoint of what I see of them, versus what the world sees of them,” said Barnett, who is a financial aid counselor, Veterans Affairs certifying officer, and co-director of the Black Student Center at Indiana University Kokomo.
Read about J.C. Barnett III
First gen grad finds success in law school
Never be afraid to fail.
Victor Mora lives his life by this philosophy.
As the first in his family to earn a college degree, he continues to challenge himself to achieve more and reach for new goals.
“It’s better to try and fail than to never try,” said Mora, a 2018 Indiana University Kokomo graduate, who is now a second-year law student at the IU McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, with plans to graduate in May 2023.
Meet Victor Mora
Campus job leads to career change
A campus job led Sarah Williford to a new career path.
Williford works in IT at Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union — a job option she had never considered when she enrolled as an education major.
“I can’t imagine myself doing anything else now,” she said. “I think this is a good career path for me.”
She began working in UITS as a freshman at IU Kokomo, starting at the help desk, and later in classroom support, helping set up and trouble shoot classroom technology. During the pandemic, she provided remote help desk support to students, faculty, and staff.
Success story here