Transfer Highlights
IVC Graduate Success Stories
Introducing Sara Fox, a tenacious and determined student at Irvine Valley College. A graduate of Parma High School in Parma, Idaho, Sara's academic pursuits have taken her through various paths, reflecting her resilience and adaptability. After initially focusing on wildlife resources in college, she answered the call to serve her country, joining the United States Air Force. Commissioned as an officer in May 2007, Sara served with distinction as an aircrew member specializing in navigation and electronic warfare aboard the RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft.
Sara's journey faced an unexpected twist when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, leading to her medical retirement after over six years of dedicated service. Undeterred by this challenge, Sara continues to demonstrate her unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth. As a disabled vet, she continued working different contracting jobs with the Air Force while starting a family and supporting her husband's continuing active-duty career. She has three children ages 10, 5, and 3 as well as two cats at home with her husband of 17 years. She is currently working full time as a Radar Technician on March Air Reserve Base with the MQ-9 Training Squadron where her husband is stationed.
Sara is pursuing degrees in both Real Estate and Accounting and is working towards her ultimate goal of obtaining a master’s in accounting from UC Irvine.
She offers this about her experiences, “I would say that having a goal and practicing good time management are important for success. Life can get busy, my household is crazy at times and for me personally juggling full-time work, full-time school, and helping raise the kids, it takes focus and flexibility to do the best you can with what you have. Take care of yourself, do your best work possible, and don't stress...things will work out.”

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