Reynolds
Opticianry graduate Jessica Fox has been selected by Vision Monday as a member
of their “Best in Class 2015”. Vision Monday is a leading source of news and
news analysis for the ophthalmic industry.
The eight
honorees were selected from technician and optical dispensing programs from
across the country and were selected because of their talent, skill and dedication
to their craft. Fox was nominated
for this honor by Reynolds Opticianry Program Head Kristi Green.
In nominating Fox, Green noted, “Completing a college degree
is no small task. Completing a college degree with high marks while serving our
country as a soldier in the United States Navy is pretty awesome. There is no
doubt in our minds here at Reynolds that Jessica has was it takes to become a
leader within our profession.”
Fox began her
optical education in the service at the Tri Service Opticians School, Naval
Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity in Yorktown, Va.
“My motivation for going into this field stemmed from my roots in the military,” Fox said. “I have been working as an optician for the Navy since July 2012. I really enjoy working with patients and find optics interesting. Getting my Associate’s degree just seemed like the right thing to do.”
One of the most gratifying moments in the field for Fox was seeing how happy patients were during a humanitarian deployment to Polynesia and Micronesia when they finally were given clear vision.
Fox plans on taking the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Exams to obtain certifications, and she will be continuing her service as an optician in the Navy.
“My motivation for going into this field stemmed from my roots in the military,” Fox said. “I have been working as an optician for the Navy since July 2012. I really enjoy working with patients and find optics interesting. Getting my Associate’s degree just seemed like the right thing to do.”
One of the most gratifying moments in the field for Fox was seeing how happy patients were during a humanitarian deployment to Polynesia and Micronesia when they finally were given clear vision.
Fox plans on taking the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Exams to obtain certifications, and she will be continuing her service as an optician in the Navy.
Congratulations!
