Words from Alumni:

Below are comments from a few of the Gerontology program alumni. In addition, you will find the individual's name, job title, place of
employment and e-mail address. If you would like, please feel free to contact any of the persons below via e-mail to learn about their experiences with the program and to discuss their careers

While pursuing my Masters of Social Work Degree at EMU, I chose Gerontology as my major.  I felt then and even now the education including academic instruction and the professors were excellent. The program itself opened my eyes educationally and professionally at the time I was a hospital discharge planner and the program allowed me to have a deeper understanding of aging emotionally, psychologically and mostly in my daily experiences.

Cynthia S. Jackson-Blair
Social Worker
City of Detroit Head Start/Metro Home Health Care
tweety5980@aol.com

The EMU Gerontology program was a very rewarding endeavor. I thoroughly enjoyed the stimulating classroom experiences, off site learning opportunities and especially my fieldwork service. Not only did this education program challenge me on a variety of life issues, it opened my eyes to a fresh and dynamic view of life itself.

Ade Zielke
Director of Family Life Education
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ann Arbor
azielke@stpaulannarbor.org

The Certificate in Gerontology program was the key to a mid-life career change. The program allowed me to transfer to Lenawee County Family Independence Agency as an adult services supervisor in 1998. In 2000 I became the county director. I owe it to the program.

Joseph A. Satterelli
Director, Lenawee County Family Independence Agency
satterellij@michigan.gov