She Ran a Pretzel Shop. Then Manor College Helped Her Find Her True Calling in Veterinary Technology.

Jules Sulpazo spent years running a Philly Pretzel Factory location — early mornings, delivery prep, long hours, and the permanent smell of baked dough in her car. She was proud of what she built. But something was missing.

Now, nearly a year into her career as a surgery nurse at Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists in Willow Grove, she walks through the door on even the hardest days still smiling.

“Yes, I moved on from something I was proud of,” Sulpazo said, “but you learn what people say to you when you’re young — to follow your passion because that’s what truly matters.”

Two Failed Attempts at College — and What She Learned From Both

Sulpazo didn’t arrive at Manor College on a straight path. She’d tried college twice before — once for Chemistry, once for Nursing. Both times, she walked away…

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