purple star school

Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campuses: From Military Qualified to Civilian Certified

I am ISG (RET) Michael S. Campbell, and I am excited to be serving as the lead contact for Toni P. Haney Technical Colleges Purple Heart Schools Program. This program eases the transition for veterans from military to civilian and academic life. I served in the United States Army for 24 years as an Automated Logistical Specialist. After retirement. I attended Haney and graduated from the Automotive Collision program while also earning my Bachelor's degree in Leadership and Workforce Development from the Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, as well as my Florida teaching certificate. In 2024 I became an instructor in Haney's Success Academy. I have been married for over 25 years to my beautiful wife who also works at Haney, and I have three boys with two grandchildren.

I had six deployments. I deployed to Kosovo twice, Iraq once, and Afghanistan three times. I've had the privilege of serving in Units such as 1st Battalion 321st Field Artillery (ABN) Fort Bragg, NC., Fox 58th Aviation, Fort Rucker, AL., 3rd Special Forces Group (ABN) Fort Bragg, NC., 2nd Cavalry-Regiment. Infantry Brigade Stryker Team, Vilseck, Germany., Joint Readiness Training Center. Fort Polk. LA.. 173rd Brigade Support Battalion (ABN), Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.. 1st Battalion 503rd, 173rd (ABN) Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza. Italy., The Army Sergeant Major Academy, Fort Bliss. TX. 555th Engineer Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McCord, WA., and 13th Combat Service Support Battalion. Joint Base Lewis-McCord, WA. I've held multiple duty positions while serving to include Squad Leader, Team Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Lead Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. Company First Sergeant. Operations Sergeant. Operations Sergeant Major and Senior Logistic Sergeant Major.

I am a graduate of the U.S. Army Airborne School, U.S. Army Air Assault course. U.S. Army Pathfinder Course, U.S. Jumpmaster Course. Master Fitness Trainer, Equal Opportunity Trainer, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Program, and Master Resilience Trainer. I have earned three Bronze Stars for combat, three Meritorious Service Medals, four Army Commendation medals, three Army Achievement Medals, Non-Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon with Numeral S. NATO ribbon with three campaign stars, Kosovo ribbon with two campaign stars, Iraq campaign ribbon, and the Afghanistan campaign ribbon with three campaign stars.

Email: Campbms@bay.lz12.fl.us

What specific transition planning do you offer for military families?

Tom P. Haney Technical College has designated staff members who work with veterans and military families as they transition to Bay County and Tom P. Haney Technical College. Our Military Point of Contact is available to address any concerns our veterans or military connected students may have.

Military Point of Contact – Michael Campbell - campbms@bay.k12.fl.us

What specific academic planning do you offer for military families?

Tom P. Haney Technical College offers academic planning for our veterans and military connected families through Student Services Office and Haney's Success Center. The Student Service Office is staffed with a counselor that support academic scheduling. The Success Center is staffed with three teachers who assist students in academic planning, remediation, and career planning

What resources and educational opportunities do you offer for veterans and military families?

Tom P. Haney Technical College currently offers a variety of Career and Technical Programs. These programs include Automotive Collision Technology, Automotive Service Technology, Aviation Air Frame Mechanics, Aviation Power Plant Mechanics, Cosmetology, Marine Technology, Massage Therapy, Practical Nursing, Computer Systems and Information Technology, Medical Administrative Specialist, Electrician, Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, Welding. We also offer community education programs that include Adult Basic Education, GED Preparation, English for Speakers of Other Languages and a Testing Center. Our Pearson Vue Testing Center offers a variety of professional test for our community members.

Tell us about your student-led transition team

We have a student-led transition team for our veterans and military dual enrolled students. The team’s goal is to help veterans transition to Tom P. Haney Technical College. The team meets periodically meets to discuss issues facing our veterans and military dual enrolled students.  The sponsor for the transition team is a Haney alumni, current staff member and a veteran. Our sponsor Mr. Campbell’s bio is featured on this webpage.

What supports do you offer for military ESE children?

We partner with our local high schools to provide dual enrolled military students who are ESE students with the services and accommodations required by law in every student individualized education plan (IEP). Bay District Schools seek to offer a vast array of services to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Dual enrolled students may receive the following services one-on-one paraprofessional services, ESE Learning Labs, ESE case management, and support facilitation in full inclusion classrooms at their home school. Also Tom P. Haney Technical College maintains 504 plans for students who request them. Students also have access to our Success Center and Student Services department for academic and mental health support.

What military recognition events do you have planned?

Each year we honor our Veterans on Veterans’ Day by giving them a small token of appreciation for their service. We give our Veterans gifts like hats, t-shirts, or mugs. Each April we participate in the “Purple Up” Recognition with Bay District schools. We honor military connected students during that month. We also wear purple on designated days. We participate in Memorial Day recognitions in person and online. We also host and give tours to local high school JROTC programs each year. The purpose of the tours is to share the many opportunities available at Tom P. Haney Technical College. We participate in job/college fairs at Tyndall Air Force base to share information about Tom P. Haney Technical College

How do military children access mental health services on your campus?

All Tom P. Haney Technical College and Bay District School Students have access to the full slate of mental health services provided by Bay District Schools; to include a dedicated professional school counselor, and access to local community mental health organizations through our community of care referral system.

BDS Resources for Military Families

The Bay District Schools website has a detailed list of Military Family Resources and Educational Opportunities to best assist your family. It contains a PCS document, services, programs, educational resources, and so much more to aid in the success of your educational goals.

BDS Resources for Military Families

The Bay District Schools website has a detailed list of Military Family Resources and Educational Opportunities to best assist your family. It contains a PCS document, services, programs, educational resources, and so much more to aid in the success of your educational goals.

BDS Military Families Tool-Kit

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