Current or most recent title and employer?
Communications Manager for the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning
How did SC4 help prepare you?
SC4 provided a quality education at an affordable price. As a reporter and editor at the Erie Square Gazette, I assembled a portfolio of stories that helped me secure future jobs and internships.
What do you like most about what you do professionally?
The OHSP provides print and digital traffic safety messages that are designed to prevent fatalities and injuries. It’s rewarding to work in an office that is focused on saving lives.
Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
After graduating from SC4, I completed my bachelor’s degree at Central Michigan University and earned a master’s degree at Michigan State University.
Category: Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Ken Heuvelman
Current or most recent title and employer?
Clinical Coordinator, Port Huron Odyssey House
How did SC4 help prepare you?
I returned to school as a non-traditional student in 2010. SC4 gave me a chance to get back on track and develop confidence in order to believe in myself and my ability to accomplish my goals.
What do you like most about what you do professionally?
Guiding others as they work to overcome their struggles. I also enjoy using my lived experience with a substance use disorder to reduce stigma when working with community leaders and to demonstrate that change is possible.
Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
I transferred to UM-Flint and earned a bachelor’s in psychology with a substance abuse treatment minor. I then earned a master’s in psychology at Montana State University-Billings and then a master’s in clinical mental health counseling at Walden University.
Alumni Spotlight: Vickie Fournier
Current or most recent title and employer?
Director of Member Service, Woman’s Life Insurance Society
How did SC4 help prepare you?
I achieved an Associate of Liberal Arts degree in 1990. During my two years, I participated in DECA and learned business and financial skills that helped me achieve my long-term career goals. I was able to transfer all but one class to CMU to complete a bachelor’s degree, which helped me complete my degree on time.
What do you like most about what you do professionally?
I enjoy serving others, from our customers to my internal department staff. I like creating and prioritizing annual goals, measuring progress, evaluating for further improvements, and working to strengthen our team and their skills.
Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
I transferred to Central Michigan University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in economics.
Alumni Spotlight: Daniel Damman
Current or most recent title and employer?
Judge – 31st Circuit Court
How did SC4 help prepare you?
SC4 gave me an opportunity to cost-effectively begin my education after high school. I remember having the greatest instructors who cared deeply about the success of the student body at SC4. Attending community college allowed me receive excellent instruction from wonderful instructors close to home. I remain very thankful that I had the opportunity to attend St. Clair County Community College.
What do you like most about what you do professionally?
I loved the law while in private practice. I was a trial attorney, and it was a career that I cherished. I also had the opportunity to serve the City of Marysville as Mayor for three terms and developed a strong desire to serve my community at a higher level. As a Circuit Court Judge, I use the knowledge and trial skills that I honed during my many years of private practice to serve the people of St. Clair County. It is the greatest career that I could imagine and I am thankful that the people of St. Clair County have trusted me in this position.
Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
After SC4 I transferred to Michigan State University earning a B.A. in psychology. I was a double major with law and society as my secondary major. After graduating from MSU I attended Wayne State University Law School, graduating with a J.D. in 2002.
