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Kurt HildweinGolf Grounds/Utility
Office Location
1356
Lana CarsonAdjunct Faculty
Health & Physical Education & Recreation
Health & Physical Education & Recreation
Office Location
Health and Wellness Center Room 126MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Muskegon, MI
- High School: Mona Shores High School
- Professional Experience: 25 years professional experience. Owner/ operator of a multipurpose fitness facility
- Academic Degrees: B.S. Exercise Science / University of West Florida
- Classes Taught: PEA101A – Fitness, Wellness & Nutrition, PEA104A – Walking, Jogging & Conditioning, PEA201 – Aerobic Movement for Fitness
MORE ABOUT ME
- Dog lover. I have three dogs
- My role models Abraham Lincoln and Mother Theresa. I connect with the constant hardships and perseverance of Abraham Lincoln. His insight, compassion and leadership for a better world. Mother Theresa servant leadership, love and compassion for every person.
- I have lived in Florida, Chicago and the Washington state but i am a true Michigander and I love our beautiful state!
- I am an avid outdoors person, marathon runner and endurance sports junkie
- I LOVE teaching at MCC because I love the school and the students! I thoroughly enjoy my subject and the connection and response from the students has been wonderful. They connect and engage and I know it is impacting their lives in a positive manner. No matter what profession they are pursuing, nothing is more important than their health and wellbeing.
- Favorite quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world”
Lance VoughtFaculty
Business
Business
Office Hours
Mon-Thu : 9:30 am - 10:00 am (virtual)Mon-Thu : 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm (virtual)
MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Greater Cleveland, Ohio
- Professional Experience: Prior to MCC, taught at three community colleges and two universities in economics and statistics and founded a sports analytics website.
- Academic Degrees: MS, Economics, University of Oregon, JD, University of Toledo, JD, University of Toledo, MA, Economics, Eastern Michigan University, BS, Economics and English Language, Eastern Michigan University
- Classes Taught: ECON 101A, Principles of Macroeconomics; ECON 102A, Principles of Microeconomics
MORE ABOUT ME
- Research interests include environmental economics, economic geography, law and economics, urban economics, economics of education, and intellectual property law.
Lane SterenbergAdjunct Faculty
Math & Physical Sciences
Laurel AbrahamAdjunct Faculty
Social Sciences
Les RorickDirector - Center for Theater/Faculty
Arts & Humanities
Arts & Humanities
Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday : 11:00 am - 12:00 pmWednesday : 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Office Location
1021AMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Fullerton, CA
- High School: Buena Park High School, Buena Park, CA
- Professional Experience: Instructor — Lake Michigan College; Teaching Artist — CircEsteem, Olive Tree Arts Network, American Theater Company; Instructor — University of Virginia; Actor & Director — Chicago and Los Angeles (various theatre companies)
- Academic Degrees: B.A. Biblical & Theological Studies, Biola University, M.F.A. in Acting, University of Virginia
- Classes Taught: TH-102 Acting; TH-101 Theater Appreciation; TH-121 Intro to Tech Theater; TH-204 Improvisation for Actors
MORE ABOUT ME
- The creative arts, education, sharing stories, farming, and retreat are my greatest interests.
- You may find me hiking or sitting around a campfire playing guitar.
- In 2015, my friend published a book chronicling a 3,000 mile bike trip he and I took from California to New York.
- “First Beat” was the name of my Improvised Musical Theatre troupe in Chicago.
- A quote that challenges me is: “May what I do flow from me like a river, no forcing and no holding back, the way it is with children.” — Rilke
Lesley BosUpward Bound Project Advisor
Muskegon Community College
Lisa RibbeFaculty – Counselor – Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
Counseling & Advising
Counseling & Advising
Office Hours
Mon-Thu : 8:00 am - 4:30 pmFri : 8:00 am - 12:00 PM (virtually)
Office Location
1050AMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
- High School: Grandville High School
- Professional Experience: I began my career teaching elementary education in Rockford Public Schools before moving to the lakeshore. Once I moved to Grand Haven, I focused on raising my two children and getting involved in my community as a volunteer. Through my volunteering efforts, I continued to work with students as a mentor, tutor and coach, while also serving on various executive boards where I was able to plan events, fund raise and help with school district millage campaigns and bond proposals. I completed my counseling degree interning at a high school, then went on to work with at-risk high school students and to mentor first generation high school students through the college research and application process. Through these efforts I discovered that I had a passion for helping students find their path, which became a primary focus for me as I started my own clinical mental health practice while serving on the panel for TCM Counseling of Grand Haven. Through TCM, I was able to continue counseling in schools and helping students with issues like depression, anxiety, trauma and self-harming behavior. As a new counselor to MCC, I love that I get to provide academic and emotional support to a diverse group of students as they work towards their goals.
- Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Science Social Group Science/Elementary Education- Grand Valley State University, Master of Arts Counseling Education- Western Michigan University
MORE ABOUT ME
- Warm summer days are my favorite when I can get lost in a historical fiction novel.
- Music would be the one thing I would want on a deserted island, and I’m not genre specific.
- In my free time, if I’m not walking my dogs in the woods, I can often be found at Home Goods shopping for home interior decor.
