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Tanoa Bettis

Class of 2008 - A.S. Social Work; Adjunct Professor
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"Starting my own business and working at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for the last 12 years and serving children and families over the past 17 years serving children with mental, social and emotional challenges has been truly rewarding."

How long have you been an employee at Atlantic Cape?

Since September 2025.

What is your fondest Atlantic Cape memory?

Starting school as a non-traditional student as a single mother. After graduating in 2008 and transitioning to Stockton University that year. Then watching my oldest son graduate as a Bucaneer in 2018 with his associate degree and being able to watch my love for teaching come full circle was such a blessing.

Who has helped you the most during your time at Atlantic Cape?

Professor Donna McElroy, who is my teaching mentor now.

Tell us about your educational journey and what it has meant to you.

After graduating with my AS, I obtained my BSW then my MSW at Rutgers University and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I started my own business and have been working at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for the last 12 years. I have been helping children and families over the past 17 years. Serving children with mental, social and emotional challenges has been truly rewarding.

Did you take classes and/or earn a degree from Atlantic Cape?

I earned my Associate Degree in Social Work in 2008.