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New Leader for MCC Health & Public Safety Program
Monday, March 7, 2022
MCC’s Health & Public Safety Program has a new director. Greg Taylor, former director of the College’s institutional effectiveness efforts, has moved to oversee the health and safety initiatives within the Continuing Education Department. Programs under Taylor’s purview include Emergency Medical Service (EMS) including Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced Emergency […]
Read MoreReal Life in the Classroom
Monday, November 14, 2022
Melissa Shaver is nearing completion of her bachelor’s degree from Gardner-Webb University, in fact she was recently recommended by the faculty for membership in the Gamma Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society. A successful student, Melissa is studying human services with an emphasis on mental health counseling; she expects to use […]
Read MoreStill Local, and Loving It
Friday, January 6, 2023
Ashleigh Thompson grew up in Star, and graduated from East Montgomery High School in 2015. While in high school she took Career & College promise classes, knocking-out many of college core requirements like English, math and science. “I’ve always really enjoyed the classroom,” admits Thompson. “Even at a young age, I was a natural student. […]
Read MoreService with a Smile
Friday, January 6, 2023
“I had a great dentist and hygienist growing up, and that’s how I ended up choosing this path.” Ashton Williams, a lifelong resident of Troy, is in her first semester of MCC’s year-long Dental Assistant Program. Dr. Donald Davis was William’s provider, whom she credits with her enthusiasm for the dentistry field. Williams attended Montgomery […]
Read MoreMeet Success Navigator Jessica Hurley!
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Jessica HurleySuccess Navigator Serving Career and Technical Education Students (CTE)Office Location: Student ServicesEmail: hurleyj1472@montgomery.edu Phone: 910.898.9617 Jessica Hurley completed her Associate in Arts at Montgomery Community College and her Bachelor in Communication and Marketing at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Upon graduation, Jessica worked for the Greensboro Grasshoppers minor league baseball team for […]
Read MoreMeet Our SGA President, Sasha Eury
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Sasha Eury is the 2023-2024 president of MCC’s Student Government Association. She is currently a healthcare technician at Stanly Regional Medical Center, where she started her career in healthcare 17 years ago as a recovery audit contractor. Sasha will graduate in May 2024 with an Associate Degree in Nursing. She plans to pursue her bachelor’s […]
Read MoreBeaman, MCC Excellence in Teaching Award Winner, is a State Finalist
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Ms. Amanda Beaman, winner of this year’s Excellence in Teaching Award at Montgomery Community College, placed in the top three for the honor across all 58 of North Carolina’s community colleges! Beaman is a graduate of MCC with an Associate in Applied Science degree. She has worked for the College since 2005, and is currently […]
Read MoreMCC Welcomes New Counselor
Thursday, July 17, 2025
MCC is pleased to welcome Hollie Claire Ritter as its new Counselor, Title IX and Disability Services Coordinator. Prior to her arrival at the College, Hollie was an exceptional children’s preschool teacher for five years here in Montgomery County. Hollie hails from Troy, receiving her high school diploma from Wescare Christian Academy in 2017. She […]
Read MoreWhen Learning Becomes Teaching
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Dr. Debby Douglas had her beginnings in Montgomery County, and we sure are glad she brought her talents back home to us! Debby was a student at Troy Elementary School, was homeschooled from the fourth through eighth grade, and graduated from West Montgomery High School in 2000. She started taking college classes here at Montgomery […]
Read MoreFrieary Has Taken the Scenic Route, Always in Montgomery County
Monday, October 6, 2025
Dr. Amy Frieary was born in Montgomery County and has lived here her whole life. “This county has shaped who I am, and my goal has always been to give back in return,” explains Amy. “I care deeply about this community and will always strive to help it grow and succeed.” Amy is by all […]
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