May is graduation season, and among the high school and college graduates around the country are several associates at Morning Pointe Senior Living communities.
For some, Morning Pointe has been a stepping stone along their career journey, while others are staying with us post-graduation. Regardless, we are thankful they chose Morning Pointe to gain hands-on experience as they have pursued their education.
Meet a few of our 2023 graduates!
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Amy Raley – Receptionist at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton in Ooltewah, TN
Amy graduated with her Bachelor of Social Work on May 5 from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She already has a new job lined up as an Admissions Resident Care Coordinator in Chattanooga.
“Morning Pointe really increased my passion for working with older adults,” said Amy. “Being able to work with the residents and get to know them really gave me that push to continue working with the older populations. It really helped with my interpersonal skills. My team was incredibly helpful and encouraging.”
Leigha King, Life Enrichment Director at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton, added, “We are very proud of Amy and all the hard work she has put in. We are also grateful for the care and love she gives each of our residents. She beams with light.”
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David Smart – Computer Systems Analyst at Morning Pointe’s Home Office in Ooltewah, TN
David started at the Home Office in October 2020 as an intern and came on full-time in May 2021. He graduated from Lee University with his Bachelor of Science in Information Systems on May 6.
“I’ve always been interested in information technology and business, but I enjoy also combining IT with healthcare,” David said. “The internship and job with Morning Pointe gave me more practical, hands-on experience with what I was learning in class.”
When asked what he enjoys about working at Morning Pointe, David shared, “I love working with the people. It’s a very diverse environment, and I enjoy working with all the different cultures.”
Josh Rhodes, Director of Information Technology, said, “It’s been great working with Davey over the past two years. We always appreciate his expertise and attention to detail.”
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Karen Mee – Resident Assistant at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City, TN
Karen worked at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City Assisted Living from 2020-2023. It was working as an RA that made her want to go back to school and become a Nurse. She graduated from nursing school at Roane State Community College on May 5 with her RN degree!
“I came to Morning Pointe in May 2020 when the pandemic was still at its height,” said Karen. “I always said I never wanted to be a nurse, but through working with the residents and caring for them in a time when they needed support because they could not see their families, I fell in love with patient care. My favorite part of nursing is helping people when they need help the most and getting to see them get better.”
Karen has already landed an RN job at the local hospital.
“Thank you, Karen for your constant love and attention you give our residents,” said Katielynn Johnson, Life Enrichment Director. “We are so proud of you, and we know you will make a fantastic Nurse!”
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Mollie Howard – Receptionist at Morning Pointe of Knoxville Assisted Living, TN
Mollie will be graduating on May 20 from Powell High School. She plans to become a Medical Esthetician at the Tennessee School of Beauty and is enrolled for the fall semester.
Kari Christopher, Life Enrichment Director at Morning Pointe of Knoxville, shared, “She is a bright light in our community and always has a smiling face as people walk in our front doors.”
“My experience at Morning Pointe has been nothing but excellent,” said Mollie. “The people are so kind, and it is an amazing work atmosphere. I truly enjoy coming to work and seeing everyone’s smiling faces. Professionally, I would say Morning Pointe has helped me learn how to speak and connect with people, which is essential for any job.”
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Congratulations to these associates and to each Morning Pointe associate graduating this spring!
