Get to Know HFC

Dr. Winifred Green appointed principal of HFEC

Dr. Green takes over leadership of Henry Ford Early College with a great deal of experience in education and educational administration.
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HFC welcomes new volleyball coach Kija Chambers

New volleyball coach is an alumna of the Hawks volleyball and basketball programs, and is excited to start a new era.
Coach Mike Abney

Get to Know HFC: Coach Mike Abney’s love of baseball is lifelong

Coach Mike Abney builds on the success of the HFC baseball team. He was a long-time assistant coach before becoming head coach.
Andrew Whitman

Get to Know HFC: Andrew Whitman switched from Great Lakes freighters to non-profit work

Andrew Whitman of the HFC Foundation moved into fundraising and grant writing as a way to help organizations obtain the funding they need to support others.
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Get to Know HFC: Joe Zarka sets a high goal for skilled trades

Air Force Veteran and long-time Ford CNC machinist Joe Zarka shares his passion for student success.
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Get to Know HFC: Christopher Bremer is reinvigorated by the creativity of Theatre

Christopher Bremer is one of three generations of Bremers involved in HFC Theatre.

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Jessica Mahoney’s path started with the Science Olympiad

HFC biology instructor Dr. Jessica Mahoney has a passion for science and student success.

Pamela Stewart named Interim Associate Dean of SoLA

An HFC team member since 2004, we are excited to announce that Pamela Stewart will serve as the Interim Associate Dean of HFC's School of Liberal Arts (SoLA).
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HFC welcomes Dr. John Michael Sefel, Director of Theatre

Dr. John Michael Sefel joins the HFC faculty this fall as the new Director of Theatre. He is also a strong and experienced advocate for people with disabilities, partly due to personal experience.

Dr. Cyndi Scheuer named Dean of the HFC School of Health and Human Services

New HHS dean brings 15 years of healthcare experience and nearly 20 years of academic experience to new role.
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Get to Know HFC: Amy Ducklow meets students where they are

Since 1995, Amy Ducklow has worked at HFC. She recently joined HFC on a full-time basis as a counselor. She enjoys seeing students reach their academic and career goals.
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HFC welcomes Hishaam Ahmad to its Business Intelligence team

HFC Business Intelligence Systems Analyst Hishaam Ahmad is finding himself at home in HFC's supportive environment.
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HFC welcomes HR Assistant Zeinab Hachem

New HR Assistant and HFC alumna Zeinab Hachem brings more than five years’ experience working with the Dearborn City Council to her new role at HFC.
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Get to Know HFC: Vicki Shepherd works to diversify the voices and faces in the art field

HFC fine arts instructor Vicki Shepherd has a passion for teaching art and seeing students succeed. She is also a practicing fine artist in her own right.
Hawkster and HFC Student Success Navigator Ashlei Chears.

Get to Know HFC: Ashlei Chears earns certificates to become a more inclusive advisor

HFC Student Success Navigator Ashlei Chears wants to help historically underserved students achieve their academic goals.
A photo of Steve Glazer (left) with Erin Hoekzema.

Get to Know HFC: Instructor Steve Glazer started in math, found his passion in ceramics

Steve Glazer is passionate about helping HFC students ignite their passion for art and find a path to professional success.
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Get to Know HFC: Mary Kosmalski’s journey from legal counselor to college counselor

Mary Kosmalski has studied Russian, been a practicing attorney, and is now a counselor at HFC, where she helps students.
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Get to Know HFC: Troy Gibson amplifies service and inclusion

Troy Gibson provides advising, guidance, and many kinds of support to HFC students.
An image of Kurt Krug holding an issue of Strand Magazine.

“The Man You Don’t Want To Meet” – HFC’s Krug published in The Strand

HFC employee publishes his first short story in *The Strand* Magazine, which has published the likes of Grisham, Chandler, Hammett, among others.
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Get to Know HFC: Math instructor Dr. Ali Hariri’s family has deep HFC ties

Since 2000, Dr. Ali Hariri has taught engineering and math classes at HFC on a regular basis. He, along with his wife and four daughters, have taken classes at HFC too.
A headshot of Glenn Richards.

HFC Welcomes Glenn Richards to Student Conduct and Compliance

HFC Student Conduct and Compliance Manager Glenn Richards is inspired by the HFC community's passion for student success.
HFC Assistant Registrar Beth Gierada.

Get to Know HFC: Beth Gierada has a student-advocacy mindset

HFC Assistant Registrar Beth Gierada has worked at HFC since 2014. She loves the students, the teamwork, and the work itself.
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HFC names Holly Diamond Vice President of Student Affairs

Holly Diamond has been named the HFC Vice President of Student Affairs after an interim period and a national search.
D. Mark Hall, lab technician at HFC for the Telecommunication program.

Get to Know HFC: D. Mark Hall is a Marine, producer, and teacher

As a lab technician at HFC, D. Mark Hall enjoys mentoring students. He hopes to return to his alma mater to teach in the telecommunication program, which he believes is his calling.