Introduction & AMBITIONS

18-year-old Cynthia Connor is the latest person profiled on AnguillaLNT.

Ms. Connor was born on July 15, 1989 in St. Croix but obtained most of her primary and secondary education in Anguilla. She is currently enrolled at Blue Ridge Job Corps Center in Marion Virginia where on May 16, 2008 she became certified as a Medical Administrative Assistant. Her studies are however continuing on towards becoming trained as a Certified Medical Transcriptionist.

In her own words: " I enjoy studying the language of medicine and reading the book of Medical Transcription."

At Blue Ridge she is also a member of the Student Government Association (SGA). In addition to enjoying her field of study, she says she enjoys, playing games and travelling.

Work experience & EDUCATION

Employment: Cynthia is currently employed as a Receptionist at the Grace Health Care Center in Abingdon, Virginia..

Secondary Education:

2001 - 2002: A.L.H.C.S. Pope Hill Campus B
2002/3 - 2006 A.L.H.C.S. Campus A

In her own words: "I have learned that in life you have to set short and long term goals, to avoid becoming distracted."
 

Favorite Words Of Wisdom

• One day at a time.

• Temptation unlike opportunity will always give you a second chance.

• Yesterday is the past tomorrow is the future but today is a gift.

• Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education.

• Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.

• Children are our most valuable natural resource.

• We teach more by what we are than by what we teach.

• If we succeed in giving the love of learning, the learning itself is sure to follow.
   

Profile dated May, 2008.