NWPeople: The Faces of Northwestern Polytechnic
Welcome to NWPeople, where we celebrate the power of human connection. We are incredibly proud to showcase the diverse and talented individuals that set Northwestern Polytechnic apart.
From faculty and staff to students, alumni and our valued donors, we aim to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders.
Read on to learn about NWPeople who have turned a pivotal life moment into a fulfilling career or academic journey. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to pursue your own path at NWP!
Kristy Honing: Paws-itive Education
Despite being allergic to animals and never having a pet growing up, Kristy Honing admits she has always been drawn to all creatures, great and small."As a little girl, I was the unofficial caretaker of the nei...Read Full Article
Darlene Horseman: Decolonizing Her Education
“I'll tell you this: I never liked education. As a child, school was such a negative experience for me. It was never a priority," admits Darlene Horseman, the Cree and Indigenous Studies Instructor at Northwestern P...Read Full Article
Charles Sanderson: Sharing His Knowledge
Charles Sanderson's journey at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) started in 1998 when he attended the Fairview campus and completed the Electrician and Power Engineering programs. But Charles' ambition didn't stop there....Read Full Article
Carolyn Vasileiou: Confidence and Curiosity
It was Northwestern Polytechnic’s Fairview campus that brought Carolyn Vasileiou’s parents together. Long before she started her own journey at NWP, Carolyn’s parents met while young students at what was then ca...Read Full Article
Dr. Denise Nowicki: Awarding Excellence
Tucked away in the Humanities and Social Science storage room you will find boxes upon boxes of Dr. Denise Nowicki’s student portfolios. Other instructors would have discarded student work after the required retenti...Read Full Article
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Dr. Shawn Morton: Awarding Excellence in Research
Twenty-five years ago, before pursuing an undergraduate degree in archaeology, Dr. Shawn Morton picked up the Yellow Pages and meticulously flipped back and forth, looking for an “archaeologist.” Finding one, he a...Read Full Article
Michelle Turick: Awarding Excellence
Looking back at her 19-year career as both a nurse and educator, Michelle Turick can honestly say that she never anticipated how her path would unfold or the accolades she would get from her peers. In fact, much to he...Read Full Article
Alvin Salas: Making a Change
With the help of a little fatherly advice, Alvin Salas life has changed significantly over that last few years. Salas had been living in the Philippines for eight years, putting his Bachelor of Science in ...Read Full Article
Madison Lovsin: Careful Opportunities
It was in the eleventh grade that Madison Lovsin knew that she wanted to pursue a career in health care. A family member had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and along with other members of her family, Lovsin...Read Full Article
Brooklyn Broaders: Finding Her Voice
It took taking a year off from her studies for Brooklyn Broaders to understand what she wanted to pursue as a career. Broaders was the 2022 to 2023 President of Northwestern Polytechnic Students’ Associa...Read Full Article
Donalda Balisky: Leading the Next Generation
Donalda Balisky always knew that she wanted to be an educator one day and was just waiting for the right time to seize the opportunity. Her mother was a teacher for 35 years, and Balisky grew up trying to emulate her....Read Full Article
Ashley Swanson: Pieces Falling Into Place
As a Parts Technician instructor at Northwestern Polytechnic, Ashley Swanson brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the classroom. Her passion for teaching is evident in the way she engages with her students, ...Read Full Article
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