Behind the Bearcat

This week Travis and Hannah Talk with Northwest Academic Advisor and Success Coach, Latonya Davis about being a first generation college student, changing careers as an adult and the importance of creating and cultivating relationships. Check out Latonya's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfnTwawjmnMm3QO-A9K4Zog.

This week Hannah and Travis talk with senior English Education major and Vice President of H.E.R.O., Levi Bradley about finding Northwest, getting involved with the campus Diversity office and the importance of self care.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with two time Bearcat alum and Horace Mann Reading Specialist, Michelle Vaught, about growing up in a small town, being an educator in the time of COVID and the importance of being true to yourself.

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Director of Nursing, Dr. Brooke McAtee about becoming as nurse, starting the nursing program at Northwest and going from being a Tiger to a Bearcat.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest alumni and Lead Cytogenetic Technologist at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Damian Bridges about being a second generation Bearcat, working in a lab and her plans in retirement.

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Associate Professor of Recreation and Assistant Director of the School of Health Science and Wellness, Dr. Tyler Tapps, about growing up in a small town, being in the Air Force and working in Higher Education.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with sophomore Mass Media major and Bearcat Life vlogger, Courtney Rowe about being a child model/actor, coming to college and dealing with COVID stress.

Check out My Bearcat Life on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTX1LGxTp7qb5xPNgj7UHAA

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Coordinator of Academic Support, Lindsey Holt, about being an SI at Northwest, working with student Athletes during COVID and not be afraid to jump.

This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest junior and current president of Active Minds, Cayla Vertreese, about her journey to Northwest, how Active Minds helps the mental health of students and staff and how she handles the stresses of life.

This week Hannah and Travis talk with Northwest Hope 4 All Coordinator, Monica Zeigel, about working in the prison system, preventing student suicide and cultivating happiness in your life.