What are you grateful for this holiday season? Collab Connections
“This holiday season, my heart is full of gratitude for the incredible NCLEX Success team. I cherish our daily conversations, laughter, cheers, and the way we lift each other up whenever advice and encouragement are needed. I’m so proud to be part of this family and I am grateful for each of you and all that we share together!”
“This holiday season, I embraced the silver linings. We had a health scare with my 4-year-old earlier this year and it put into perspective the advan- tage of having a job that allows me to work from home. While KPIs are objective and work can be hard, I can still be with my daughter at night and on weekends. With this flexibility, I was able to coach the girls’ soccer teams, and our family had the ability to fit in a staycation this fall. I think many of us get so hyperfixated on the ins and outs of our daily grind that we forget there is so much more to life and family comes first!” Courtney Davis Senior Manager Faculty Development and Curriculum Delivery
Nisha Philip-Crisano Associate Professor NCLEX Success
“I am grateful for the little things, every year. I’m profoundly grateful for another holiday season and another chance to hold the ones I love so very tight. We lost our daughter right before Christmas years ago, and ever since the season has taken on a deeper meaning for us. It’s not about gifts, bells,
or glitter; it’s about the time we spend together, the laughter, the warmth, and the memories we create that linger long after the lights come down. Life is so incredibly sweet, yet heartbreakingly short, and it’s the little moments that stay etched in your heart, especially the ones that come rushing back when you miss someone most. For me, those tiny moments are everything. I think about the way my kids’ faces glow around the campfire as they roast marshmallows, the flour that’s dusted across their noses as they turn my kitchen into a cookie-making disaster zone, how Harry Potter is playing on repeat like it’s brand new, and the scent of coffee swirling with peppermint fills the morning air — just all the little things. Those are the memories I hold closest, and those are the moments that make this season so special: the little ones.” Crystal Schmitt, Director, Funding Management
“I am grateful to have found a career that values work-life balance and allows me to spend more time with my family and make memories during my favorite time of year.” Julie Mills Assistant Manager Experiential Learning Placement
“In December 1992, I donated a kidney to my older sister. This year we will celebrate our 33rd ‘Happy Kidney Day’! Every December, I am reminded that good health is the greatest
gift of all.” Robin Hill Assistant Controller
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