A message from Dr. Bill Fiege, President of Brightpoint Community College.

After retiring from the military, Derrick Branson volunteered in his children's school to spend time with them. That experience, and the Educate VA program, kicked off a second act of service: teaching.

Madeline Chase knew she wanted to teach but she couldn't fathom the time and money it would take to become a grade school teacher. The college's early childhood program gave her practical skills to start her career as an educator quickly.