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ALAMOSA, CO. (January 8, 2024) – Tayler Dossey, Durango, Colo., graduated Summa Cum Laude from Adams State University, located in Alamosa, Colo, during the Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony on December 16, 2023. Dossey earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education.
“I felt in the two-and-a-half years I was here I was able to live out my athletic life while making the accomplishments in my education I needed to do. I received help in so many ways to reach my graduation goal and academic goals as well.”
Dossey plans to continue teaching at Ignacio Elementary, where she did her student teaching.
“Chrissy McKinney was amazing in helping me throughout my educational career and being super understanding of all my situations when it came to graduating. I do not think I would be where I am without her aid. My mentor at Ignacio Elementary, Deb Otten, has been a blessing in my life on so many levels.”
Dossey received numerous scholarships including the HAPPSS Education Scholarship; the Orlando & Josephine Lujan Scholarship; James Gontis/McDaniel Scholarship and an athletic scholarship from the women’s basketball team. She participated in field hours in several classrooms around the San Luis Valley. Dossey graduated in 4.5 years with little debt.
Dossey was on the women’s basketball team for two years, after transferring from Lamar Community College. She appreciates the support as a student athlete and from Alamosa Elementary School mentors. “Without them, I would not be here where I am today.”
“From a freshman to a senior, I have grown in so many ways academically, socially, and mentally. I was able to learn so many life skills and grow as a person through ups and downs along the way. There is no way I would go about it differently than what I have done.”
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Durango native, Tayler Dossey is an Adams State University Outstanding Graduate.