Experiences at Montgomery County Community College

I take art classes, along with my required classes; art history, drawing.

I took just a few classes. I didnt have the chance to start working on my degree.

Associates of Arts

Graduated cum laude with a 2yr degree in Secondary Education.

I started out at Montco as a liberal arts major, I wasn't sure what I wanted to study. But after speaking to some Elementary Ed. students, I decided that's what I wanted to do. I was a very dedicated and serious student. I really enjoyed what I learned. I look forward to returning to college someday soon to finish my degree....

Attended night school and graduated with a Associate of Science in Business Administration (Cum Laude).
3.45 GPA, Deans List Award, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, AARP Scholarship Award

I resigned from my position as Learning Specialist in Dec. 2006 but continue to teach College Seminar at MCCC. Community college students are a fascinating lot because they come from such diverse backgrounds. Most, however, were "less-than-stellar" high school students and are looking for a fresh start. Working at MCCC gives one the rare opportunity to GREATLY affect students' lives. Since many are first-generation college, I have the chance to provide guidance and advice they cannot receive from parents. The rewards of teaching a formerly weak student "how to learn" and watching his/her newly found enthusiasm for knowledge are indescribable. Another fascinating facet of community college is the counseling opportunities it provides. Students juggling academics, jobs, and sometimes children, frequently struggle with personal and/or time management issues. I have the opportunity to help them prioritize their responsibililties, give them academic support, encourage them with positive feedback, and, ultimately, affect a change in attitude. When students are fully committed and succeed, they can achieve Phi Theta Kappa (national CC Honor Society) status and transfer to a 4-year school with scholarships. Suddenly, life has new opportunities they never dreamed would be available to them. It's hard to beat the satisfaction that working with students-at-risk affords....