Despite a challenging past, Angel Krerowicz isn’t letting anything stop her from graduating with her high school equivalency diploma.
Krerowicz dropped out of high school after getting pregnant when she was 16. She admits that at the time she was more interested in partying than going to school. After experiencing homelessness, alcohol and drug abuse as well as removing herself from an abusive relationship, she knew something needed to change and that finally getting her high school equivalency diploma would open many doors for her future.
“I really just want to do it right, and it’s time,” Krerowicz said.
After graduating with her high school equivalency diploma, Krerowicz plans to further her education by possibly pursuing botany, nursing or veterinary assisting.
Krerowicz credits her peer support specialist and Piedmont Community College’s (PCC) Career and College Readiness (CCR) director, Dr. Shawnee Seese, for helping her move her life in the right direction.
“I want my kids to look up to me,” Krerowicz said. “They’re my main reason. I want them to stick to school and be somebody. And of course, I want to make life better for myself.”
By not letting her past define her, Krerowicz hopes to serve as an inspiration for others who have experienced similar situations.
“It’s important for women in my position to remember to always see the positive sides of all the negatives,” Krerowicz said. “You’re not going to be able to thrive in life without that balance. When it gets really hard and it seems like everything is just coming at you, just stop, take a breath and add positives to it.”
For more information about PCC’s CCR program, visit piedmontcc.edu/ccr.
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