Debbie Flack
Debbie Flack of Ogdensburg is a junior in the Technological Communications program. She is a nontraditional student who came back to college later in life after getting married and having children.
"I am determined to finish well, even if going part-time means it will take a little longer," she said. "Many students tell me juggling work, school, and family life can sometimes be trying. I always tell them it's worth it in the end."
Debbie also works in the SUNY Canton Ready Center. Being a student helps her gain a different perspective on her work at Canton. She knows applications, including Banner, UCanWeb, and Handshake, so it's easier to help others understand those programs.
Sometimes, people have preconceived notions about Debbie's abilities in the technological field, but she is quick to show people that she knows what's up. "The color of my hair tends to put me in a certain category in the eyes of the younger students, but I'm not that grandma who needs help with technology - I'm usually the one giving the help," Debbie said.
Debbie hopes one or more of her seven grandchildren will consider SUNY Canton and said it is a great campus for all kinds of students, even people like her.