May 2014 Lynda Charles graduated with a Master of Science degree in Gerontology.
“As a result of the experiences I acquired through volunteering and internships — in particular at the City of Greensboro Smith Senior Center — I was hired a month before graduation as the newest and youngest Senior Center Manager for Galveston Parks and Senior Services in La Marque, TX. Responsible for managing programs and operations for the Senior Center, I supervise two full-time employees and work closely with the Senior Services Supervisor. ”
“Receiving the UNCG Gerontology Program Phelps Family Award restored confidence in my abilities. I am eternally and especially grateful for professors Dr. Janice Wassel and Dr. Rebecca Adams for awakening my inner Gerontologist and providing me with the guidance and support I needed throughout the duration of the program. Jennie Matkins and Teania Jackson were the best preceptors I could have possibly had for an internship. And I will forever be in debt to the Smith Senior Center because of the positive work environment I encountered there each day. As I wrote in my personal statement upon entrance to the UNCG Gerontology Program, ‘Aging is inevitable, yes, but how and what we do to facilitate the process makes all the difference’.” Visit Lynda Charles Google site at https://sites.google.com/a/uncg.edu/lyndac/