Brittany Becht is a WKU grad and part of our Student Service Department here at ATA College. As busy as she is, Brittany was kind enough to sit down with me and answer a few interview questions giving us an insight to the life of the one and only Brittany Becht (at least the only one at ATA!).
Jacob: How long have you been with ATA?
Brittany: 4 ½ years
Jacob: What are some of your hobbies?
Brittany: Playing with my 8 month old baby girl, Lyla. Watching college basketball ( I love March Madness!); Working in the yard; Being involved in Engaged Encounter which is a Catholic retreat that helps prepare engaged couples for the sacrament of marriage.
Jacob: What does ATA mean to you?
Brittany: ATA means a future, not only a future in an in-demand healthcare career, but a future with more promise and opportunity. Not only does this school prepare students for the workforce, but along with the faculty and staff here, it gives students the confidence to achieve any goal, no matter how big.
Jacob: What do you love about your job?
Brittany: I love helping students stay in school by getting them the resources they need to graduate. The students are the absolute best part of my job! I also love planning the graduation ceremony and watching those students walk across that stage with nothing but opportunity in their futures.
Jacob: What is your most memorable story about ATA students?
Brittany: There was this dental student who graduated last year. She was a good student, but had a lot of struggles during her time here. Getting to class was very difficult for her due to the long drive and some tribulations in her life. She got through school and managed to get a great job in a dental office close to her home. At graduation she pulled me aside and introduced me to her family which consisted of 30 people. She asked me to take a picture. I assumed she meant for me to take a picture of her and her family. The student actually wanted me to be in the picture with her family. She introduced me to them as “the person who got me through school.” I was very flattered, but told her that she was the one that did all the hard work to get to this point. She agreed, but said my motivation and encouragement kept her in school. I will never forget her. I still have the picture.
Jacob: What does education mean to you?
Brittany: Education gives you a chance to have personal achievement along with professional development. Education is so much more than simply sitting in a classroom lecture; it’s experiencing the world, taking risks, getting involved. It is an intricate part to finding our total self.
Jacob: How has education changed your life?
Brittany: Having my college degree gives me the satisfaction of knowing that I’m able to achieve whatever I put my mind to. I can have the peace of mind of knowing that I don’t have to settle for a minimum wage job. Having a college education brought me to ATA where I hope to stay for a long, long time (as long as they will have me). 
Jacob: If you had a superhero power which one would it be and why?
Brittany: I would like to be able to control time. I would make the weekends last double the time and vacations would be weeks long.
Jacob: What is your favorite quote/motto you live by?
Brittany: “When you were born you cried and the world smiled. Live your life so that when you die you will smile and the world will cry.” -Anonymous
Jacob: What is the coolest thing you have ever done?
Brittany: I ran a mini-marathon in Bermuda and raised almost $4,000 for Leukemia. The running trail was along the beach so the scenery was amazing
Jacob: Where is the coolest place you have ever been?
Brittany: Probably New York City during Christmas time. I usually don’t like cold weather, but the decorations are so beautiful that time of year. I also enjoyed walking down the street in cute heels that hurt my feet pretending to be someone important or famous.
Jacob: What do you like most about Louisville?
Brittany: That it is a big city with a small town feel. It’s crazy how many people you run into at grocery store or the mall that you know. I also love the U of L Cards!!!!
Brittany is an extremely hardworking employee at ATA and always looks out after our students! Make sure to stop by and tell her how much you appreciate her dedication to her job. Thank you again Brittany for taking your time to complete this interview!
LEARN WELL. LIVE WELL.
