Jeannine Morber, a 2004 graduate of Carroll Community College, first became interested in attending the college because she knew her two-year degree would seamlessly transfer to a four-year university and allow her to enter as a junior. Little did she know that her experience at Carroll would lead her to a newfound passion for education. With a 4.0 average at Carroll, she earned scholarship funds to attend Hood College. Not only did she complete her Bachelor of Science in computer science with a mathematics minor at Hood, but she is now pursuing her Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Information Technology at Hood.

Morber, a business development and marketing manager, was a non-traditional student. Formerly, she worked in sales for health food and health club stores located up and down the east coast. When she started at Carroll in 2001, she decided to try a semester to see how she liked going back to school as an adult student. After one semester, she was hooked. Morber pursued her degree with careful deliberation about course selection, to make sure every course at Carroll counted at her transfer institution.

While at Carroll, an interest in computers led Morber to register for classes in the Computer Information Systems program. She was especially impressed with her teacher, Jerry Schubert. "Mr. Schubert had a good teaching style, based on project assignments, that is very useful to me in my work today," said Morber. "The students in the class learned concepts and principles that were presented to us in a fun and engaging way. I also want to acknowledge the Mathematics Department, especially Rob Brown and Chuck Grabowski. They were the best math teachers I have had and inspired me to choose to minor in math at Hood."

Morber now works in the information technology field for InfoPathways, a full-service technology support company that provides network design and support, web design, custom database applications, and technology training.

Morber credits her well-rounded experience at Carroll with her ability to understand technology as well as product marketing. "It is unique for someone to be both technologically-proficient and strong at presentation skills," said Morber. She works with clients such as Community Media Center, Carroll County Public Schools, Barnes-Bollinger Insurance Services, Inc., the Community Foundation of Carroll County, Inc., and Human Services Programs of Carroll County.

Morber's excellent academic record while at Carroll resulted in her selection by college President Dr. Faye Pappalardo as the recipient of the President's Academic Excellence Award, which was presented during Commencement ceremonies the year Morber graduated.

"Being a returning student was never an issue for me because there were many other students like me in my classes," said Morber. "If it wasn't for Carroll, I would not have the continuing drive for education that I do now."

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