Tara Eskridge

Graceland University, Class of 2005

Majors: Athletic Training and Physical Education & Health

Minors: Biology and Health

My experiences and the education I received at Graceland University more than prepared me for my current career. The smaller size of Graceland helped me attain more hands on experience in regards to Athletic Training. I was able to work with numerous sports and even serve as the Head Athletic Training Student for a few of them. This experience prepared me for eventually working on my own as an Athletic Trainer, both at the college and high school levels.

The smaller class sizes helped students and teachers be on a more personal and approachable level. It was easy to contact professors with questions and problems and you didn't feel like just another student. The Athletic Training Staff at Graceland had very high expectations of all of the Athletic Training Students. They challenged us on a daily basis to be the best and to try and figure things out on our own. They knew if we actually thought about the problem at hand and talked it out ,  we might not need their help.

I know that I can always count on the people I have met at Graceland. Whether it may be networking for jobs or life-long friends that I have met along the way, I know that Graceland alumni are always there for each other and will continue to be no matter what year you graduated.  

Additional Education: Southern Methodist University, 2007, Masters of Liberal Arts

Served as Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

Current Employment: Assistant Athletic Trainer at J.J.Pearce High School in Richardson, TX