Victoria Ingels
Victoria Ingels of Glenville knew SUNY Canton’s Crime Analysis program would be the perfect opportunity for her as both a mother and a full-time employee. She enrolled in the program online for a fast track to her four-year degree.
“I chose SUNY Canton because it was the only school that was offering Crime Analysis as a major,” she said. “It is a fairly new career and has been a dream job of mine for a while now. I received my associate degree at Wake Tech Community College in Raleigh, N.C., for Criminal Justice and really wanted to continue my education and finish out my bachelor’s degree.”
Victoria took five classes and earned top marks during the college’s Summer Sessions. “I have completed two years’ worth of classes in a year and a half,” she said.
Her favorite instructor is Nicholas Wildey. She took three classes with him during the fall semester and he serves as her advisor. “I have many favorite classes. GIS: Crime Mapping, Crime Analysis and Cyber Criminology,” she said.
Victoria currently works at Niskayuna High School while taking care of her three-year-old daughter.
“I am trying very hard to not only make myself proud, but my daughter as well,” she said. “I want her to see that no matter what life throws at you, you can always keep going to achieve your goals and dreams.”
Even though she is currently employed, Victoria said she will be ready for career opportunities in crime analysis when she graduates in May 2023.