A Dream Realized

“Francis Tuttle has helped me discover more medical careers than I thought there previously were and learn which ones I find interesting.”

In fifth grade, Caroline Moore decided she wanted to attend Francis Tuttle Technology Center. This year, that long-held dream became a reality.

Moore was first introduced to Francis Tuttle at the annual “Girls in STEM” event, which encourages girls to explore opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities. She then learned about the Biosciences and Medicine Academy (BSMA) and was determined to be a part of the program someday.

Now, the Edmond Memorial High School sophomore is wrapping up her first of three years as a student in BSMA on the Danforth Campus.

Moore wants to become either a primary sports physician for a professional or college team or a pediatric neurologist. Currently, Moore is considering nearby colleges for her undergraduate degree and plans to look nationwide at medical schools.

Regardless of where she attends school next, Moore knows the knowledge she is gaining at Francis Tuttle will be beneficial.

“It’s giving me a great base level of information going into college,” Moore said. “Anatomy and physiology is a class that I can build a great base on. I'll likely take it again in college, but since I have that base knowledge, when we go into more diverse or more difficult topics, I will have some knowledge to look back on and be able to comprehend more.”

In March, Moore spoke at this year’s “Girls in STEM,” sharing her Francis Tuttle story with and providing words of encouragement to the participants. She is a member of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and placed third in her event at last month’s State Leadership Conference.

Moore was also recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society and is the Vice President of Membership for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at her sending school.

For Moore, being part of BSMA and Francis Tuttle has “been a really great experience.” She said she’s met fabulous people, including instructors who care about their students and what they are teaching and classmates she hopes to remain friends with after school.

“It's everything you thought it would be and better because the people are fantastic and kind and competent,” said Moore of what she would tell her younger self. “Do everything you did and make sure you’re enjoying it. Make sure you're not worrying about the future when you're doing it because it's going to be fine.”