Sherry Hadley Nunn
Sherry Nunn didn’t let the fact she’s deaf or that she was starting college 10 to 20 years later than most of the other students keep her from pursuing higher education.
Through Richland College’s Office Computer Technology and Support program, Sherry earned an Office Assistant Certificate, Software Application Specialist Certificate, and Administrative Support Certificate.
In May, she will graduate with an Executive Assistant Associate’s Degree from Richland College.
The path to reaching these goals was not an easy one. Sherry has had to rely on an interpreter in each class session to understand what the instructor and the other students are saying. And, while a student at Richland, fire ravaged Sherry’s apartment, destroying all of her belongings.
Still, Sherry persevered. With very little computer experience, Sherry tackled coursework on the Microsoft Office Suite, mastering Microsoft Access, the most challenging of all the Microsoft products. She received an A in Access class and uses her skills to help others at her part-time job in RLC’s Disability Services office.
Throughout her academic career, Sherry has maintained a 3.5 GPA or better, and made the Vice President’s Honor Roll. Sherry’s achievements at Richland also earned her a Dallas Area Rehabilitation Association scholarship.
Sherry is a model Thunderduck, persistently encouraging others to continue their education no matter what the obstacles.