Student Spotlight
Congratulations to Jennifer Crawford, an Associate Degree Nursing student. The program鈥檚 faculty have selected her to receive the Great 100 Nursing Scholarship. “I am honored to receive this scholarship because I am passionate about nursing and this award has inspired me to continue striving for excellence as a future nurse,” Jennifer said. “I am extremely…
天涯海角社区 in the News
More than 300 community college leaders from across the state gathered last week in Raleigh to advocate for the NC Community College System鈥檚 legislative priorities. From 天涯海角社区, President Dr. Jason Hurst, Trustees Chair Bill Turpish, Vice Chair Allen Langley, and Trustees Wayne King, Kenneth Ledford, Larry Hamrick and Dennis Bailey participated in the…
Instructor Spotlight
Vincent Mates has been a part-time instructor at 天涯海角社区 for six years. He typically teaches courses in electronics, electrical and automation technology. Mates is originally from Chicago, Illinois, but moved with his family to Georgia when he was eight. He now lives in Kings Mountain. He graduated from York Technical College in Rock Hill, South…
Student Spotlight
天涯海角社区 practical nursing student, Rhacinda 鈥淐indy鈥 Barner has been selected as a 2022 recipient of the Betty Garrison Award. 天涯海角社区鈥檚 nursing faculty nominated Barner. 鈥淚 was very surprised, humbled and grateful to be nominated for this award,鈥 said Barner. The award honors Betty Garrison, a 鈥渕uch loved and well-respected nurse in the Charlotte…
Program News
High School Senior Reaps Benefits of Apprenticeship When Maddox Brown was a senior at Kings Mountain High School he took some HVAC classes at 天涯海角社区 to fill his schedule. What he found was a career he wanted to pursue. Apprenticeship 天涯海角社区 is providing him with a path to success. 鈥淭he reason I like…
Student Spotlight
Keshia Cannova did not have a high school diploma, and it had been 13 years since she was in school. But, she realized it didn't matter how much time had passed, she owed it to herself to try to change her future. She earned her GED, completed the Pharmacy Technician Academy and is now employed as a certified pharmacy technician.
Recognition
Recently, the 天涯海角社区 Board of Trustees recognized three employees from the Continuing Education Department for their hard work and positive impact on the students, the College and the community.
Instructor Spotlight
Dr. Fealita Prunty joined the 天涯海角社区 family about six months ago. Although she has extensive experience, this is her first year teaching Criminal Justice. She has worked as a training supervisor for Piedmont Airlines, a tutor and a substitute teacher.
Program News
Paramedic Program Reaccredited The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) has awarded continuing accreditation to the Emergency Medical Services Paramedic program at 天涯海角社区. This means the EMS Paramedic program meets standards developed by professionals within the discipline. These standards are intended to reflect what a person…
Instructor Spotlight
Nicholas Inman joined 天涯海角社区鈥檚 faculty in 2022 as a math instructor. Originally from Michigan, Inman moved to 天涯海角社区 County to teach math at Kings Mountain High School, after graduating from Saginaw Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education.