Carrie and Casey Reardon named Commencement Co-Speakers
May 8, 2026
SARANAC LAKE -- North Country Community College will celebrate the achievements of more than 260 graduates during its 58th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, marking a major milestone for the Class of 2026 and their families.
The ceremony, set for 11 a.m. in the Sparks Athletic Complex on the college’s Saranac Lake campus, will recognize graduates from across North Country’s academic programs and campuses, honoring the hard work, perseverance and accomplishments that have defined their educational journeys.
This year’s Commencement features co-speakers – Carrie and Casey Reardon – a married
Saranac Lake couple who are both proud North Country Community College alumni, employees
of Adirondack Health, and have been leaders in their respective fields.Carrie Reardon began her healthcare education at North Country, earning her associate’s
degree in nursing before completing a Bachelor of Science in nursing through SUNY
Empire State College. She launched her career in critical care and emergency nursing
and has spent more than two decades advancing through leadership roles in healthcare.
Today, Reardon serves as Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care
Services at Adirondack Health, overseeing the quality, safety and operational performance
of patient care services across the organization. She has also served as a clinical
instructor at the college, published in nursing journals, and earned recognition for
her contributions to rural healthcare.
Casey Reardon is a graduate of North Country Community College’s Criminal Justice
program. A retired sergeant with the Saranac Lake Police Department, he is also a
combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, where he served as an infantry squad leader
and embedded police mentor. He currently serves as Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
and Security Director at Adirondack Health, where he oversees emergency management,
security operations and organizational readiness.
“Carrie and Casey Reardon represent the very best of what North Country Community
College hopes to inspire in its students — leadership, service and a deep commitment
to community,” said NCCC President Joe Keegan. “As alumni who built remarkable careers
in healthcare, public safety and emergency preparedness right here in the Adirondacks,
they embody the impact a North Country education can have. We are honored to welcome
them back to campus to share their experiences and inspire the Class of 2026.”
Additional details about the college’s 58th Commencement ceremony, including parking,
lodging, and reception information, are available at www.nccc.edu/about/commencement.