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Tacey Leckwold The Dental Hygiene program at Pima Medical Institute
has given me the key to unlock my dreams and to give
Dental Hygiene Program my family the life I’ve always wanted for them. I moved
Albuquerque Campus to Albuquerque with my two young children after going
through a difficult divorce. I already had a bachelor’s
Graduated 2017 degree from a university, but I found it nearly impossible
to find a job. I knew I would need to go back to school.
As a newly single mother of two trying to find a way
to start a career, my options were slim. Pima Medical
offered me that option with its accelerated Dental
Hygiene program. After researching and learning about
the outstanding staff and program, I was confident I had
found my path.

I have a stable and fulfilling career,

I just purchased my first home and I
couldn’t be happier.

The program was extremely challenging and the staff
and my fellow classmates bonded quickly. I immediately
felt the push and support needed to persevere through
the two years of school. As a single mother, the obstacles
were mounting. Long days of classes and late nights
of studying were exhausting, but as I successfully got
through each semester, the reward of accomplishment
helped keep me on track. Knowing I would have a
successful career to support my family once I graduated
was the motivation that got me through each day.

Today, I have a stable and fulfilling career as a Dental
Hygienist at a private office. I work full time, just
purchased my first home and couldn’t be happier.
My children got to see that despite the challenges
that come your way, your goals are always attainable
through hard work, commitment and perseverance. I
hope that’s a lesson they carry with them always!

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