Carey Rhoades named Outstanding Alumnus
Outstanding Alumnus Carey Rhoades with Adult Director Richard George.
The 2016 Outstanding Alumnus Awards Evening held recently recognized “some amazing” individuals, according to Superintendent Chuck Speelman. “It is during this evening that our slogan of a school where you are allowed to, inspired to, and expected to be amazing, comes to life.”
“From an amazing dinner created and served by our Culinary Arts program, to thanking our Board members, to recognizing distinguished service and outstanding alumni, this night is important to us,” said Speelman.
Carey Rhoades Receives Adult Education Award
Carey Rhoades was the Adult Education’s outstanding alumnus. She was recognized for fulfilling Tri-Rivers mission of “being a responsible community member and embracing learning as a life-long process,” said Adult Director Richard George.
Rhoades began her journey at Tri-Rivers in 2005 in the Public Safety Services program where she became a certified Emergency Medical Technician, said George. At the same time, she was pursuing her studies to become a nurse. In 2006 she completed the Tri-Rivers Practical Nursing program and passed her NCLEX-PN on her first attempt.
However, George said Rhoades’ had a desire to continue to advance in her chosen field. “During this time, Emeline Kelly, our director of nursing and Public Safety Services, presented a proposal to the Ohio Board of Nursing that would allow Tri-Rivers to offer an LPN to RN Transitions program. It was approved and Rhoades was part of our inaugural LPN to RN class,” said George. In 2009 she earned her license as a Registered Nurse.
Rhoades has used her training, knowledge and skills that she learned at Tri-Rivers to excel in nursing. She is currently the Director of the Orchard Park Facility in Bucyrus. “She also gives back to Tri-Rivers by setting up clinical sites at her facility and serving as a preceptor for Tri-Rivers LPN to RN program.”
