February 9, 2026

Lauren Baron
2005 ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Graduate
Certified Teacher with a Master’s Degree in Vision Studies

I chose ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï because it gave me the chance to stay close to home and pursue an affordable education. Right from the time I first enrolled, I knew my goal was to eventually earn a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education along with a NH teacher certification.

I selected the Liberal Arts program at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï because it offered the strong academic foundation that I needed to complete my associate degree and seamlessly transfer to Plymouth State University. I was able to complete many of my core requirements at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, which meant that once I transferred to Plymouth State, I could focus more deeply on the specialized courses within my major. The strong start I received at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï helped me reach my goal of receiving my bachelor’s degree and becoming a certified teacher, in addition to earning a master’s degree in vision studies.

My instructors at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï played a huge role in my success. Their support and encouragement helped me stay motivated and confident, and they provided the solid academic grounding I needed to pursue my long‑term career goals.

To me, the greatest benefit of ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is its supportive learning environment, which accommodates students of all ages and at all stages of their educational journeys. Not only am I a graduate of ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, I am also a proud member of the adjunct faculty.

I wholeheartedly recommend beginning your educational journey at a community college like ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. It’s a smart financial decision and provides an excellent head start and a smooth pathway to a four‑year college — or anywhere else you’d like to go.