CCV alumni go on to do amazing things. We’re pleased to share this latest edition of updates submitted by CCV’s diverse group of former students.Â
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Trevor Farr ‘18 STEM Studies
University of Alabama at Birmingham ‘25 Masters in Advanced Safety and Engineering
Trevor is an environmental, health and safety manager at Perrigo Company. He is the treasurer of the Vermont Dairy Industry Association, where one of his many responsibilities is to fund scholarship programs for students looking to contribute to Vermont’s dairy industry. Trevor is also currently working toward a certified safety professional certificate from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
Robyn Bradley ‘20 Liberal Studies
Castleton University ‘21 Psychology
Since her time at CCV, Robyn graduated with a master’s degree in strategic leadership from Rosemont College, bought a house in the Philadelphia suburbs, and got two dachshunds. She is an enrollment counselor at Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies, where she helps adult learners continue their education.
Jenna Atkinson ‘21 Early Childhood Education and Behavioral Science
Jenna is a registered behavior technician at Autism, Advocacy, and Intervention. She got engaged in 2023 and completed a bachelor’s degree at Southern New Hampshire University, then went on to earn a master’s degree at Western Connecticut State University in 2026.
Laura Gypson ‘13 Liberal Studies
NVU ‘22 Early Childhood Education
Laura is the early education program partnership director and social emotional learning coordinator at Hilltop Montessori School. She is currently working on her early childhood special education added teaching license endorsement and early childhood director credential.
Dana Welch ‘21 Environmental Science
Dana continued his education at Southern New Hampshire University, graduating in 2024 with a bachelor of science in environmental science. He works as the athletic director for Caledonian Central Supervisory Union.
Edward Vizvarie ‘01 Liberal Studies
Edward retired in 2019 from Howard Center after 28 years there. He and his wife love to travel and plan to visit all 50 of our glorious states. He has three grandchildren that live close by, as do both of his daughters, so they spend a lot of time together. Life is great!
Anna Lang ‘96 Liberal Studies
After graduating from CCV, Anna continued her education through additional coursework at Johnson State College and Castleton University. She initially pursued psychology, but over time realized it was not the right professional fit and a sparked interest in healthcare led her to enroll in an LNA course at the Sanford Technical Center while working and raising a family. She later completed both a first responder course and an EMT course. Anna’s professional career took her in the path of working with the senior population, and she is now the executive director of Ida’s House, a specialized dementia care home dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centered care while also supporting families and caregivers through education, advocacy, and community collaboration.
Joshua MacDuff ‘09 Accounting
Joshua opened the very first licensed retail cannabis dispensary in Vermont, Mountain Girl Cannabis.
Kathryn Rochon ‘23 Behavioral Science
This past spring, Kathryn celebrated four years of being employed at UVM as the outreach and enrollment service coordinator. She is slowly but steadily progressing toward completing a bachelor’s degree in sociology at VTSU online and in person at Castleton campus, and is more than halfway done with the program!
Verna Stoddard ‘24 Graphic Design
Verna is continuing her education at VTSU studying graphic design and outdoor education and is slated to graduate in 2027. She already is WEMT certified and has a UX/UI design certification and works as an EMT at Lyndon Rescue.
Alyssa Jeandell ‘15 Liberal Studies
Alyssa is married with two children and works with the elderly as a med tech and caretaker at Rivers Edge Community Care Home. She says her biggest accomplishment is not giving up on herself as she battled many obstacles after graduating. She is in sobriety and wants to be a role model to those that may need one.
