Mentor Bios

Elizabeth Catney

Career Choice: 

I would like to pursue Youth Counseling.

Colleges I'm interested:

Sam Houston State University

Favorite Quotes:

"Every morning you're given a choice: Continue to sleep with your dream, or awake and chase them."

What I love the most:

Pizza, and Netflix.

A hobby:

Reading my book and watching Criminal Minds.

Why I am a mentor?:

I love meeting and helping new people.

Where do I see myself in 5-10 years?:

At Sam Houston at the beginning of my career path.

My Role model/Some one you look up too?:

My mom who was a very bright woman.

Sarah Page

Career Choice?:

Office Administration/ Management Specialty

Human Resources

Colleges I am interested in?:

Continuing my studies here at Brazosport College in the BAT program.

Favorite Quote?:

"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across waters to create many ripples" -Mother Teresa

What I love the most?:

My daughter, my grandson, family, friends, and my extended family here at BC.

A hobby:

Reading, listening to music, seeing new movies.

Why I am a Mentor?:

I feel that as students we all have something to offer one another, whether it is a small or large contribution, the effects of showing compassion to others can be felt longer than we even realize.

Where do I see myself in 5 to 10 years?:

Working in a corporate human resources environment.

A role model or someone I look up to?:

My mother

Teressa Espinoza

Career Choice: 

Process Operator for LNG/Olin.

Colleges I am interested in:

University of Houston.

Favorite Quote:

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." -Elanor Roosevelt

"You simply cannot solve all of your problems in one day. Master the day and continue to do that every day." -Charlemagne the God

Why I am a Mentor?:

I have found a sense of satisfaction unlike any other in helping students to be successful. This is where I belong and I cannot imagine myself anywhere else! 

What I love the most:

My family and making a difference.

Hobbies:

I absolutely love cosmetics and reading. One of the biggest bookworms you'll ever meet!

Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?:

As an operator in my own home with a little family to call my own.

Who is a role model/someone I look up too?:

My father. A god fearing, compassionate, supportive role model. The foundation of my entire family and an unfailing inspiration to us all.

Bryce Fitzgerald

Career Choice?:

I hope to eventually join the state department and start my career as a diplomat.

Colleges I am interested in?:

University of Houston or University of Texas Austin

Favorite Quote?:

" A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in!"

What I love the most?:

I love my mom, my family, and the opportunity to better myself.

A hobby?:

Reading, gaming, keeping up with the news/current events.

Why I am a mentor?:

I have always wanted to be in a position where I can help someone and give my own perspective on things while listening and learning from others.

Where do I see myself in 5-10 years?:

I will be teaching English overseas and traveling the world. In 10 years I hope to have settled down with a family of my own. 

A role model or someone I look up too?:

One of my greatest role models is Elon Musk. His passion for helping human kind is my inspiration.

Marissa Nava

Career Choice?:

Registered nurse eventually either a nurse practitioner or a doctor. 

Colleges I am interested in?:

UTMB/Baylor

Favorite Quote?:

“Flowers need time to bloom, so do you”

What I love most?:

My family, the medical profession, and over all getting to grow as an individual daily. I generally enjoy, animals, and have a huge obsession with being outside!

A Hobby?:

Reading and just about anything that involves being outdoors. 

Why am I a mentor?:

I am a mentor because I generally enjoy helping students adjust to our campus. I find that as students grow, I do as well! Overall, I love watching people accomplish their goals and somewhat being a part of that journey.

Where do I see myself in the next 5-10 years?:

In 5-10 years I hope to be a doctor of medicine at UTMB in Galveston, married, and starting a family of my own!

A role-model I look up too?:

My family because they are all so passionate about what they do and stay driven to achieve their goals.