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HFC welcomes Kelsey Taylor, STEM advisor
Newcomer Kelsey Taylor imagined a career path in higher ed while she was still a student.
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Get to Know HFC: Program Advisor Julie Fountain is nurses’ go-to advisor
Julie Fountain’s background as a community college alumna, licensed counselor, and teacher makes her well suited to helping HFC students find their future path.
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Get to Know HFC: Jessica Shamberger’s enthusiasm for teaching is contagious
ESL instructor Jessica Shamberger's colleagues and students motivate her to excel.
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Long-time nursing instructor Sophia Beydoun retires
Sophia Beydoun, a 3-time HFC alumna who has taught nursing at the College since 1996, will retire Dec. 18.
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Get to Know HFC: Mike Ball enjoys being part of the Dearborn community
Mike Ball applies his experiences as a Marine, police officer, and attorney to his duties as HFC Campus Safety Supervisor.
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HFC’s Jesse Mason wins YouTube Silver Creator Award for his physics videos
HFC instructor's video series surpassed 100,000 subscribers (and more than 11 million views) on YouTube. He is also the creator of the first YouTube-based virtual experiment in physics.
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Get to Know HFC: Rosemary Miketa utilizes technology to help non-native speakers learn English
A native of Australia, HFC CTEI co-director Rosemary Miketa understands the cultures associated with immigration and the challenges of learning a new language.
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Get to Know HFC: Patty Goodell is an unsung hero of Fine Arts
Patty Goodell works hard behind the scenes to make sure the ceramics studio and the Sisson Art Gallery run smoothly.
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HFC welcomes Dorea Wilson, who encourages students to aim high
One of HFC's new academic advisors, Dorea Wilson helps students set high goals and create a path to achieve them.
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HFC welcomes new music faculty members
The next great era in HFC music education begins with the addition of three new music faculty members who have great ideas for the future of HFC's Music department.
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HFC introduces Steve Littleton as the new softball coach
The HFC softball team's new head coach plans to continue the momentum of the team and bring a family ethic to the job.
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Get to Know HFC: Centurium Frost uses clay as a “love letter to Detroit”
A class required for graduation led HFC alumnus Centurium Frost to start his career journey in pottery.
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HFC welcomes Angie Jones as the newest member of the Admissions and Recruiting team
New HFC Admissions Recruiter Angie Jones, who enjoys helping people find their path in higher education.
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Get to Know HFC: Maggie Rutkowski's journey from skepticism to her dream career
HFC Spanish instructor started teaching during her grad school days and discovered she loved it. Now it's her mission.
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Get to Know HFC: Alumna Karen Larson-Voltz brings international arts experience to her teaching
HFC nurtured Karen Larson-Voltz's passion for visual arts and higher education. She has taught at the College since 2011.
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Get to Know HFC: Cynthia Stiller focuses on the importance of civic literacy
Political science instructor Cynthia Stiller enjoys watching students take an interest in topics that will affect their future, and their community, outside the classroom.
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Al Burrell retires from HFC after 31 years
Al Burrell concludes a long ITS career at HFC, preparing to reinvent himself in retirement.
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HFC welcomes College Completion Coach Todd Hakim
New College Completion Coach encourages HFC to step out of their comfort zones.
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Get to Know HFC: Ty Collins came out of retirement because he missed working with students
A decorated military veteran and long-term counselor, Collins brings myriad skills to his role to help students succeed.
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Get to Know HFC: For Shaun Stevens, student success is personal
Assistant Registrar Shaun Stevens takes student success personally. Seeing students graduate is the best part of his job.
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After a summer directing in New York City, John Michael Sefel prepares for a great year with HFC Theatre
HFC Director of Theatre Dr. John Michael Sefel is excited about the innovative and community-based theatre projects scheduled for the 2023-24 academic year.
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Get to Know HFC: Scott Still understands the journey of non-traditional students
Once a non-traditional student himself, HFC instructor Scott Still relates to the opportunities and challenges of adult students.
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HFC welcomes Campus Safety Officer Gregory Coates
Coates brings experience from higher education and other fields to his service-focused work at HFC.
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Get to Know HFC: ELI Director Molly McCord has a passion for language
McCord has taught English in Turkey and Switzerland as well as the U.S. She finds language development fascinating, and loves the diversity in Dearborn.