2004-2005 EOC participant, Candace Smith
I was first introduced to the EOC program while staying at North County Serenity house program. I met Liz Gary, the EOC coordinator, she inspired me to come in and start my educational goals and dreams. I was a full time student, and I worked on campus with Liz Gary telling others about education, just as she did for me. To be able to help and inspire others is the most rewarding feeling. My goals are to get my degree in Communications and help others. I plan on transferring to a university to finish pursuing my educational goals!

-Candace Smith

2004-2005 Participant, Terry Cambell

I've wanted to go to school for a long time but I had kept putting it off. I finally decided it was time when I saw Liz and the EOC staff when they gave a presentation about their services at a parole meeting in Escondido . This is my first semester at Palomar College and I am very motivated, I'm getting good grades and my classes and homework are keeping me on track. My goal is to become a drug and alcohol counselor and I'm doing whatever it takes to reach my goal. Every morning I get up at 5:30 am to ride the bus to Palomar College to attend school full-time. Liz and the EOC staff helped me with the entire process of enrolling and applying for financial aid. There's no excuse, anyone can go to college and there are a lot of great people waiting to help you achieve your goals.

NCEOC's First Graduate Terri Scannel
We congratulate Terri Scannel for completing her A.A. degree at Palomar College and transferring to CSUSM.  Terri is one of our first NCEOC program participants and has proven that dedication and determination will bring success and accomplishment.  We wish Terri the best at CSUSM.