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IRSC at 60
STUDENT VOICES
NELLY SPENGLER
After a career as a marine biologist, researcher, diver and
consultant, Nelly Spengler retired in 2011. She traveled extensively
before settling back at her home in Florida, spending
much of her time at the gym — upwards of four hours each
day. Then one of her friends encouraged her to try to learn
something new.
Growing up in the Philippines, Nelly had always wanted
to be a welder, but there were no programs for women at that
time. With time on her hands, she took her friend’s advice
and entered the welding program at Indian River State
College. In August 2019, at age 56, she earned her Applied
Welding Technology certification and is now a lab assistant
for the IRSC program. She also works for 772 Welding, and in
her free time uses her new skills to create art — including a
peacock that was part of the 2019 Procession of the Species in
downtown Fort Pierce.
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Certified Public Accountants Serving the Treasure Coast Since 1981
DiBartolomeo, McBee, Hartley & Barnes has served the Treasure Coast of Florida since 1981. We
have offices in Ft. Pierce and Port St. Lucie, Florida. Our motto is “Personal Service.” We are very
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“I always wanted to become a welder.
I just want to create something.”
— Nelly Spengler, Fort Pierce
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