Tricia Bright, a St. Petersburg College Elementary Education graduate, is the successful founder of Little Techs and Junior Techs LLC. Little Techs, a fun educational technology-based program, was founded in 2011 with the teaching philosophy of “I do. We do. You do.” Watch Tricia Bright success story.
After observing her 3-year-old daughter having fun while learning on the iPad, Bright developed the passion to offer the same experience to future “little techs”. The company started with 7 schools the first year but now has expanded to 25 schools.
Internships offer hands-on knowledge
Bright attributes her entrepreneurial success to her experience at St. Petersburg College’s Education program.
“If I hadn’t gone to St. Petersburg College, I know 100% without a doubt I wouldn’t be where I am today,” said Bright.
She believes the internship through the college provided an invaluable experience and hands-on knowledge of teaching in the classroom. The long-term impact of St. Petersburg College professors, helped catapult Little Tech success.
St. Petersburg College’s Education program is one of Florida’s exemplary teacher preparation programs. The College of Education areas of study include:
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Exceptional Student Education
- Interdisciplinary Educational Studies
- Math and Science for Middle Grades and Secondary Education
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