A total of 1,101 students, including Michele Connors, daughter of Thomas and Michele Connors, of Weatherly, received degrees from East Stroudsburg University on May 9. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional ceremonies could not take place, but all degrees were conferred upon completion of coursework.

Connors received a master’s degree in professional and secondary education. A 2006 graduate of Lycoming College, Connors works as an English teacher at Pleasant Valley High School in Brodheadsville. Connors has also been accepted into East Stroudsburg University’s doctoral program in educational leadership.