MCC alum overcomes adversity, named for state honor
Simone Hardy's resilience and determination have earned her recognition as one of five Student of the Year award recipients at the annual Mississippi Adult Education Conference.
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Simone Hardy's resilience and determination have earned her recognition as one of five Student of the Year award recipients at the annual Mississippi Adult Education Conference.
"MCC helped me grow into the person I am today in healthcare. Although I had obtained other degrees, my passion had always been healthcare. I knew MCC was the right place to continue my journey."
With two decades of education under her belt, Jaycee Butler has joined Meridian Community College as the executive assistant to the vice president for institutional advancement and MCC Foundation office coordinator.
Patel has been recognized by Meridian's WTOK TV's Salute to Excellence program for her achievements as a recent graduate of Meridian Community College's Dental Hygiene Program.
"I not only wanted to succeed for myself, I wanted to succeed for my children. To be proud of myself, to let them be proud of me, to let them see that no matter how old you are, you can still accomplish your goals," she said.

