Cohorts
Cohorts
Eric W. Holmes
Eric Holmes is a graduate of Lock Haven University with a BA in Science and a Major in Fitness Management. After graduation, he quickly landed his career in Fitness Sales at Kennedy Fitness, formerly Future Fitness.
Covid-19 changed the fitness industry and Eric knew that it was time for a change. He began to pursue the realm of education. Pouring back into the youth was another passion of Mr. Holmes. In 2021, Mr. Holmes decided to delve deeper into the world of education. He is currently participating in the Men of Color Hope Achievers (MOCHA) program at Rowan University. Eric is a Social Studies teacher at Cherry Street Elementary School in Bridgeton, New Jersey. He is truly invested in preparing our youth for the future, and serving as a role model so that young black and brown boys have the opportunity to see more men of color in the classroom.
Joseph Camacho Lyden
My grandfather moved the family from Philadelphia to New Jersey in 1962 to start a job teaching history for the next 25 years. As a result, my family planted their roots in Vineland, NJ where I was born. I am the eldest of 5 siblings. Furthermore, I enjoy cars, home renovations, and going to the beach. Also, I am proud of my Puerto Rican heritage and visit family on the island annually.
It's been a long road since graduation with multiple careers that weren't fullfilling. However, I always found myself looking back to my time substitute teaching as my favorite job. I am grateful for the MOCHA program giving me the opportunity to plant my roots at Vineland Public Schools. I am honored to educate adolescents at the same school system I attended K-12. My grandfather would be very proud to know I am following his foot steps as an educator.
