Graceland University Alumni work in a variety of settings across the nation. Every year current athletic training students and alumni meet at the NATA convention for an alumni dinner. Alumni are held in high regard and often keep frequent contact with the faculty and staff.
Prior to the 2005 CAAHEP-accreditation of the athletic training major, graduates pursued athletic training certification-eligibility through the internship route. Those graduating before 2005 are internship graduates, with curriculum graduates beginning in 2005. BOC Certified Alumni: Chris Spalding (80) ATC Jennifer Miller (85) ATC Debbie Barber (97) PT, ATC Mark Tillman (97) ATC Molly Brown (98) ATC Paul Goodman (98) ATC Jarod Crowley (99) ATC Kaci Kious (99) ATC Shaunna Olson (00) ATC August Bertman (01) ATC Sierra Holcomb (01) ATC Silvia Hausknecht (01) ATC Tom Swales (02) ATC Mike Wolhoy (02) ATC Dana Hoffman (03) ATC Brandon Yoder (03) ATC Erin Lundy (04) ATC Shaan Ghadially (04) ATC Tara Eskridge (05) ATC Jenna Silvey (06) ATC Alumni Updates:
Brandon Yoder (03)- Graduating from Graceland University in 2003, where he majored in athletic training and physical education while being a 4-yr letter winner in baseball, Brandon then went on to obtain his Masters degree from Southern Methodist University in 2005. Now residing in Manhattan, Kansas with his wife Kelly, Brandon is an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Kansas State University. When asked to comment about his Graceland experience, Brandon stated, “The University and staff at Graceland provided me with the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of athletic training, while establishing a solid educational foundation. Without this, I would not be were I am today.”
Shaan Ghadially (04)- Shaan will graduate in the spring of 2006 from SUNY-Postdam with a MS in Education. Ghadially serves as the Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for the NCAA DIII men’s soccer and basketball teams, as well as the women’s lacrosse team. Shaan currently resides in Potsdam, NY. When asked how Graceland has prepared him for the athletic training profession, Shaan replied, “Graceland University is responsible for who I am today. The small class sizes provided a motivating and effective learning environment. The hands-on training I received at Graceland University would be hard to replace. The faculty and staff members were always helpful and compassionate towards the student body. My time at Graceland will always be cherished and never forgotten.” Ghadially is a 2004 graduate of the Graceland University.
