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MCC Health & Public Safety Has New Leadership; Now a Designated NAEMT Site
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Ashley Hernandez always knew she would be a teacher, but she never predicted she would move from early childhood to teaching adults! Ashley joined Montgomery Community College in March 2024 as its full-time Director of Health & Public Safety, after serving the college as the lead Emergency Medical Services instructor. Ashley holds her NC Paramedic […]
Read MoreThe MCC Foundation Welcomes New Director
Monday, June 3, 2024
The Foundation at Montgomery Community College is pleased to welcome Susanna Kornegay as its new Director of Resource Development. Kornegay is a graduate of Appalachian State University, where she studied Electronic Media and Broadcasting and Dance. A lifelong resident of Troy, Kornegay comes to MCC from Montgomery County Schools where she served as its Director […]
Read MoreMCC Welcomes McAlister to Continuing Education Role
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Montgomery Community College is pleased to announce the arrival of Sylvia McAlister as its new Dean of Continuing Education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Language Arts and Literature from North Carolina State University, and from Western Carolina University both a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry and Master of Science in Synthesis of […]
Read MoreNew Leadership for MCC’s CCR Program
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Montgomery Community College is delighted to announce the arrival of its new Director of College and Career Readiness (CCR), Yushawnda Royster. Yushawnda joins MCC with a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Elizabeth City State University, and a Master of Arts in Adult Education from East Carolina University. Yushawnda brings a wealth of experience to her […]
Read MoreMCC Improving Student Success with Navigators and One-Stop-Shop
Thursday, November 14, 2024
As part of its re-accreditation process earlier in the year, MCC has begun the exciting journey of implementing its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) which addresses the student onboarding process. MCC’s QEP efforts involve the creation of both “Success Navigators” and a one-stop-shop for new students called The LEGEND Center. PHOTO: MCC Success Navigators Tee Bowden, […]
Read MoreMCC Serving Students Off-campus
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Montgomery Community College has programs to serve non-traditional students where they are, as not all students are able to access classes on the Troy campus. Nancy Mortan, Jason Whitley and Ronnie James are MCC’s instructors at Southern Correctional Institution. Eckerd Connects Instructors Jessie Myrick and Jerry Henderson. The first program, called Eckerd Connects, provides High […]
Read MoreMCC Welcomes Trinnette Nichols as Dean of Student Services
Thursday, January 16, 2025
MCC is pleased to welcome Dr. Trinnette Nichols as its Dean of Student Services! Trinnette is a native of Marion, South Carolina. She graduated from Francis Marion University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and received a master’s degree in Counseling from Webster University. In 2022, Dean Nichols completed doctoral studies in Leadership for Higher […]
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 […]
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