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Meet Rebekah Bunting, MCC Science Chair

October 13, 2026

Meet Rebekah Bunting, Chair of MCC’s Science Department and cherished Biology instructor. Rebekah is from Asheboro and lives there now. Her undergraduate work (Zoology and English) and masters-level work (Zoology) were all completed at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Rebekah was an able student from early on, becoming interested in science in second grade. “As a child I was extremely intrigued by geology, which morphed into archaeology, which became paleontology and eventually zoology,” explains Rebekah. “Science was my first love, however I was an avid reader and eventually a strong writer, thus the English aspect.” During graduate school, Rebekah had the opportunity to serve as a Teaching Assistant for

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Think You Don’t Like Math? Meet MCC’s Instructors

September 15, 2026

MCC Math Instructors Warren Colavito and Daniel Rios are not only smart, they’re a very earnest pair. “I’m trying to build a bridge,” explains Colavito. “We are trying to make math accessible to all students, whether they are in high school now or returning to school later as an adult.” Rios agrees. “We are conquering fears. If we can help a student develop confidence in math, they gain a life-long tool.” Colavito, originally from Sanford, joined MCC seven years ago, and was responsible for redesigning nine math courses with free textbooks and free homework software. Colavito is also a chaperone for the high-level NC-MATYC competition which happens every fall; historically

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Ussery Leads Facility Maintenance Technology Program at MCC

August 19, 2026

Nathan Ussery is MCC’s new Facility Maintenance Technology instructor. He hails from Norwood, where he operates his own contracting company, Q.T. Contractors, LLC. Mr. Ussery graduated from NC State with a degree in business. He is looking forward to giving students a real-world experience in the fields of masonry, plumbing, carpentry and electrical work. He is living proof that skills in the trades translate into a fun and rewarding career! Swing by the two-story Facility Maintenance Technology suite over in the CTE building, and see for yourself the kinds of projects these students are tackling this semester!

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MCC Welcomes First Dental Hygiene Class to Campus

August 17, 2026

MCC is excited to welcome the first cohort of students into its new Dental Hygiene Program! Twenty women have arrived on campus to begin their studies. The program has received initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), allowing the College to enroll 20 students each fall. The inaugural class is starting now, with another cohort of 20 students entering in fall of 2027. As part of the accreditation process, CODA will return in Spring 2028 to evaluate the program and observe the first graduating class as the College works toward continuing accreditation. The new Dental Sciences Education Clinic was designed to provide students with hands-on, real-world learning experiences

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MCC Celebrates Employees with Awards

August 17, 2026

At its fall semester kick-off event, Quality Trails, MCC announced the recipients of employee service awards for the year! Celebrating 20 years of service is Doni Hatchel; 15 years of service are Amanda Beman, Mark Dye, Marcus Ervin and Ed Hinson; 10 years of service are Roger Brown, Dr. Debby Douglas, Lynn Epps and Tonya Luck; with Wendy Grissom and Cody Starling celebrating five years with the college. Employees receive MCC-made pottery to commemorate their milestones. In addition to years-of-service, MCC announced this year’s winners of the Staff and Faculty awards for 2026-2027. Jessica Hurley was named Staff Member of the Year, and Rebekah Bunting received the Excellence in Teaching

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MCC Welcomes New Small Business Center Director

June 3, 2026

Montgomery Community College is pleased to welcome Sara Holden as its new Small Business Center (SBC) Director! Sara lives in the Asheboro area, joining MCC from Sandhills Community College where she held a similar role. Sara’s background uniquely qualifies her to serve small business owners in Montgomery County, because she has started and operated numerous small businesses herself. In addition to being an Air Force Veteran with law enforcement experience, Sara has seen it all. “I have experience in retail, hospitality, food service and small-scale sustainable agriculture, just to name a few areas,” explains Sara. “My entire family is entrepreneurial. It’s been a lot of work over the years, but

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Meet Wendy Grissom, Life-Long Learner

February 12, 2026

Wendy Grissom is a dedicated nursing instructor at Montgomery Community College (MCC), a Phi Theta Kappa Student Advisor and a nationally Certified Nurse Educator (CNE). A native of Sanford, North Carolina, Wendy attended Lee Senior High School before beginning her nursing journey at Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, where she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing. She went on to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Fayetteville State University and later earned her Master of Science in Nursing Education from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Before transitioning into education, Wendy served as a registered nurse for 14 years. Her extensive clinical experience includes bariatric surgery, general

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Myrick Selected for Advising Leadership Academy

November 6, 2025

Montgomery Community College is pleased to announce that Keri Myrick, Career & College Promise (CCP) Success & Retention Specialist and High School Liaison with Montgomery Central High School (MCHS), has been selected as a participant in the 2025-2026 North Carolina Advising Leadership Academy! The Advising Leadership Academy provides an opportunity for student advisors to engage in professional development, connect with leaders across the state and prepare for future leadership opportunities in higher education. As one of 25 in this year’s cohort, Myrick intends to grow her leadership skills, collaborate with other advisors and make an impact on the MCC campus and the students she serves. “There is so much we

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Frieary Has Taken the Scenic Route, Always in Montgomery County

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 accounts a people-person today, which makes her early days as an introvert somewhat surprising. She graduated from East Montgomery High School in 1992, then continued her education at MCC, earning an Associate Degree in Microcomputer Systems Technology. Her early positions with First Bank and the Montgomery County Department of Social Services laid the groundwork for

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When Learning Becomes Teaching

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 Community College, and transferred those to Pfeiffer University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in History. “Attending MCC really prepared me for college coursework at Pfeiffer,” explains Debby. “I was an average student when I was younger, but learned good study skills at MCC and developed a passion for learning. Debby went on to get

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