Student & Alumni Spotlight

On Friday, December 12, Fox Valley Technical College hosted its Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton. Chris Dexter, a graduate of the part-time Associate Degree Nursing program, delivered the student commencement address. Kate Konen, Culinary Solutions Chef at Jones Dairy Farm delivered the community commencement address. Kate made FVTC

When Brynn Drexler walks into the toddler room at Fox Valley Technical College’s Parent Child Center, a dozen tiny faces light up. As an Assistant Teacher, she spends her days with one-year-olds eager to learn, play and grow. “I love watching them grow every single day,” she says. “Seeing them pick up something new—it’s amazing

When Chef Kate Konen moves to the podium to deliver her commencement address at FVTC’s 2025 Winter Commencement, she’ll likely feel a sense of déjà vu. Ten years ago, Kate stood at the same microphone. Back then, she was speaking as a student commencement speaker, addressing her fellow graduates. Kate has had a fulfilling career

When Chris Dexter steps up to the podium at FVTC’s Winter Commencement in December, he’ll bring with him a story of service, perseverance and a passion for healthcare. Chris’s journey started more than 20 years ago when he joined the U.S. Navy Reserve as a Corpsman. For 12 years—including 18 months on active duty—he cared

Gage Dawiedczyk didn’t set out to become a chef. At 14, he started out washing dishes at a local Appleton diner, just hoping to make a bit of spending money. But a few years later, a chaotic Friday morning changed everything. When two cooks walked out during the breakfast rush, the kitchen manager turned to

Career Program: Residential Building and ConstructionOriginally From: NeenahCurrent Residence: NeenahYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I enjoy hands on work and using problem solving skills on a daily basis. Home building has always been something that I found a great amount of interest in whether it would be working for someone else or even building

Career Program: Digital Marketing Originally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: NeenahYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? 7 years ago, I started a portrait photography business, Painting with Light, with no idea how to run a business. I learned as much as I could along the way, but I didn’t learn enough. What are you learning about your

Aniya Stamper will provide the student address at the FVTC Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Career Program: Web Development & Design SpecialistOriginally From: FloridaCurrent Residence: AppletonAge: 21Years of Attendance at FVTC:  Fall 2023-Spring 2025 Why did you choose to study this field? As an academic journey through my pursuit of science, I’ve explored scientific fields such

Career Program: University Transfer Associate of Science and Nursing Originally From: NepalCurrent Residence: MenashaYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I’ve always wanted to work in healthcare but wasn’t sure which path to take. As I grew up, I realized how vital nurses are in patient care, always by their side, which inspired me