Aaron Rodriguez leads an active, purpose-driven life. Growing up in an immigrant family in Bradenton, Rodriguez’s parents taught him the value of hard work. He worked full time for his family’s automotive collision repair business before starting classes at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) in January 2024. Now, he strives to be successful in … Continued

Julie Bezold, OTD, program director and professor of the occupational therapy assistant program, SCF. Julie Bezold grew up in Pennsylvania and felt a strong purpose to improve people’s lives. She studied, trained and pursued gratifying careers in occupational therapy and higher education. She has over 28 years of practice experience and over 13 years of … Continued

Brent Denison, manager, Performing Arts Center, SCF Brent Denison was born and raised in Bradenton, Florida. He graduated from Southeast High School and then Manatee Community College (now SCF) with an Associate in Arts degree in Theatre Arts. He worked for over two decades in technical crews, stage management and acting in over 60 national … Continued