"Knowing God has plans for me to be a counselor for kids who have sustained brain injuries as I did, I wanted to keep the academic aspect of my life in motion while I worked to get the best of the physical disability."

Danielle Vincent had graduated from high school in 2005 and began her college career at the University of West Georgia that fall. Danielle states that at this point in her life she "had tired of being known as the 'good girl'," and began to live what she called "a life of drinking, partying, and arrogance."

Then tragically, on February 21, 2006, Danielle was in a car accident in which she suffered a brain injury that had left her disabled, a shortcoming which she is still slowly working to overcome. Throughout her recovery, Danielle has attended a day rehabilitation program; it was here that Danielle recognized she had found her calling. Danielle came to the realization that she wanted to become a counselor for children who had experienced similar injuries and help them to reach their full potential.

Danielle's mother has been a major driving force in Danielle's recovery, supporting her throughout the entire ordeal. Her mother had helped her to discover that online classes were a viable option in continuing her education, despite her disability. Danielle has already completed four online classes and is currently enrolled in two additional eCore classes. Danielle states that she will continue to take eCore courses and acclimate herself so that she may attend on-site classes at some point in the future. Thanks to eCore, Danielle is well on her way to obtaining her goal of becoming a counselor and has the ability to focus simultaneously on her physical recovery.

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