An article that ran about me in the Halo.
One semester down and going strong!
Meet Janey Fassbender, transfer student-mom-involved citizen extraordinaire!
Janey, who entered Saint Martin’s as a transfer student this past fall, is a person you can relate to: She’s doing it all. And she’s done a lot in the past, too.
An English major with plans to become a teacher, Janey is a 1994 Shelton High School graduate and the fifth person in her family to attend Saint Martin’s. Both parents, a sister and her brother-in-law graduated from Saint Martin’s, and she has ties with the University dating back to when she was 5 years old.
Like many transfer students she took a roundabout route to get here. After high school, she modeled for a year, then attended Olympic College for another year and one-half. Two years in intelligence with the U.S. Air Force followed, included a long stint in Germany, extension classes through the University of Maryland, marriage and motherhood. After that, it was a divorce and four years as an insurance agent.
Four years ago, she simply wanted to make a stable life for her daughter, now a kindergartner, and herself, she says. But in September 2004, she was a passenger in a head-on collision with a drunk driver. The accident made her take stock in her life and goals.
“It was a wake-up call,” she said. “I wanted to be able to have the same hours as my daughter, do something I enjoy and make a difference for students.”
Janey has approached her Saint Martin’s career with gusto. After a few short months here, she has become an important part of the University community. She currently is vice president for the Non-Traditional Students Club, serves on several committees and is on the Activity Advisory Board.
In her “spare” time, she sings with a church group, teaches AWANAS and is active in other church activities, things she enjoys doing because she can keep daughter Kristin with her.
“I’m way too overcommitted, but I manage to fit it all in,” she laughs. “I’ve learned time-management, and I’ve learned to schedule my life.”
Janey plans to graduate in 2008. As part of her position with the Non-Traditional Students Club, she’s glad to answer questions and help other transfer students connect. You can find out more about the club and its activities by e-mailing Janey at Janey.Fassbender@stmartin.edu or club President Jeff Bunnell, jbunnell@stmartin.edu.
Meet Janey Fassbender, transfer student-mom-involved citizen extraordinaire!
Janey, who entered Saint Martin’s as a transfer student this past fall, is a person you can relate to: She’s doing it all. And she’s done a lot in the past, too.
An English major with plans to become a teacher, Janey is a 1994 Shelton High School graduate and the fifth person in her family to attend Saint Martin’s. Both parents, a sister and her brother-in-law graduated from Saint Martin’s, and she has ties with the University dating back to when she was 5 years old.
Like many transfer students she took a roundabout route to get here. After high school, she modeled for a year, then attended Olympic College for another year and one-half. Two years in intelligence with the U.S. Air Force followed, included a long stint in Germany, extension classes through the University of Maryland, marriage and motherhood. After that, it was a divorce and four years as an insurance agent.
Four years ago, she simply wanted to make a stable life for her daughter, now a kindergartner, and herself, she says. But in September 2004, she was a passenger in a head-on collision with a drunk driver. The accident made her take stock in her life and goals.
“It was a wake-up call,” she said. “I wanted to be able to have the same hours as my daughter, do something I enjoy and make a difference for students.”
Janey has approached her Saint Martin’s career with gusto. After a few short months here, she has become an important part of the University community. She currently is vice president for the Non-Traditional Students Club, serves on several committees and is on the Activity Advisory Board.
In her “spare” time, she sings with a church group, teaches AWANAS and is active in other church activities, things she enjoys doing because she can keep daughter Kristin with her.
“I’m way too overcommitted, but I manage to fit it all in,” she laughs. “I’ve learned time-management, and I’ve learned to schedule my life.”
Janey plans to graduate in 2008. As part of her position with the Non-Traditional Students Club, she’s glad to answer questions and help other transfer students connect. You can find out more about the club and its activities by e-mailing Janey at Janey.Fassbender@stmartin.edu or club President Jeff Bunnell, jbunnell@stmartin.edu.
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