Student and Alumni Spotlight Series
The Spotlight Series celebrates and showcases some of our amazing students and alumni.
Erik Reynolds
Bachelor of Music with an Instrumental Concentration (2021)
I came to TAMUCT from Temple College and as a non-traditional student. At the time of graduation, I was 45 years old. I began my journey to my TAMUCT degree in the Spring of 2019 and was able to complete the degree in a little over 2 years. I was able to earn scholarships for both music and academics during my time at TAMUCT. I am now the Director of Bands at Ellison HS in the Killeen Independent School District.
Martha Brown
Master of Arts in History (2025)
Brown intends to graduate in 2025 and is currently applying to be a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Kyrgyzstan for the 2025-2026 school year. Outside of her graduate studies, Brown is the TAMUCT History department’s graduate research assistant and plays trumpet for the Temple College/TAMUCT symphonic band. She is also a substitute teacher for Belton ISD.
Donisha West
Sociology with a minor in Military Science (2020)
I am currently an officer in the United States Army. I serve as an Air Defense Artillery Officer in the United States Army at Fort Cavazos. I graduated with honors from Texas A&M-Central Texas in May of 2020. I received a degree in Sociology with a minor in Military Science. I am a mom of two (8-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl) and a wife. Since graduation from TAMUCT, I am pursuing a new path with the Army to one day become a Jag Officer (Lawyer in the Army). I have begun to apply for Law School!
Nathan Sullivan
Master of Arts in English (2020)
My name is Nathan Sullivan. I graduated from Texas A&M-Central Texas in 2020, Magna Cum Laude, with a Master’s degree in English. Currently, I am an instructor at West Coast University (WCU) in Richardson, Texas, I teach Composition courses and serve as the Director of the University Writing Center!...
Brandie Vannort
Bachelor of Science in Sociology (2024)
Brandie Dawn Vannort, a current senior graduating in Spring 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from A&M–Central Texas, successfully completed her degree in two years while working full-time and parenting two special needs kids. Brandie aspires to become a certified special education teacher...
Julia Smith
Bachelor of Social Work (2023)
Although she had no plans to attend college, Julia Smith has always had a passion to learn and to help others. Julia will be graduating Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Social Work! Julia plans to follow a career path in community planning...
Shannon Potter
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2022)
Shannon Potter, a recent graduate of A&M – Central Texas, shares a remarkable journey from earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree to becoming a certified bariatric nurse (CBN) and a nurse navigator in the field of bariatric surgery.
Xiomara Santos
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2022)
Xiomara Santos, BSN, RN graduated from the A&M - Central Texas nursing program with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in May of 2022. She achieved the honors of graduating Summa Cum Lade and Outstanding Nursing Student. Xiomara practices as a Registered Nurse working with patients 9 to 89 years old in the mental health specialty. Her plans forward...
Brad Burden
Bachelor of Science in Biology (2019)
Brad Burdon is an alumnus (2019) of Texas A&M Central Texas with a passion for biology and a commitment to environmental conservation. He currently serves as a Pollinator Biologist and Entomology Specialist at Fort Cavazos... Brad’s recent successes are an extension of his accomplishments in the biology program at A&M Central Texas.
Patrick Leech
Master of Arts in History (2017)
Patrick Leech is a shining example of how a change in career paths can lead to a fulfilling and successful journey in academia. After dedicating over a decade of his life to the field of information technology, Patrick’s journey took a significant turn when he enrolled in the History graduate program in 2014.
