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Megan LockardCoordinator of Teaching and Learning/Instructional Design
Academic Affairs Office
Melissa VannetteAdjunct Faculty
Health & Physical Education & Recreation
Health & Physical Education & Recreation
Office Location
Health and Wellness Center Room 126MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Holland, MI
- High School: West Ottawa High School
- Professional Experience: Certified Professional Life Coach; RYT 500
- Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Grand Valley State University
- Classes Taught: Hatha Yoga
MORE ABOUT ME
- I’ve traveled to India twice to study yoga.
- I’m a full-time writer.
- I love pasta.
- My favorite place on earth is the beach, followed closely by the mountains
Melissa Miller
Melissa Bultema
Michael JohnsonFaculty
English & Communications
English & Communications
Office Location
1002MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
- Professional Experience: Adjunct English Faculty – Kalamazoo Valley Community College; Adjunct English Faculty – St. Louis Community College; Adjunct English Faculty – St. Louis University; Full-Time English Faculty – Muskegon Community College
- Academic Degrees: BA in English – Michigan State University, MA in Medieval Studies – Western Michigan University, ABD in English Doctoral Study – St. Louis University
- Classes Taught: ENG 101 – English Composition, ENG 102 – English Composition, ENG 200 – Literature of Western Civilization (2600 BC through Renaissance), ENG 201 – Literature of Western (Renaissance until modern times), ENG 211 – World Mythology, ENG 218 – Popular Literary Genres: Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction
MORE ABOUT ME
- Hobbies: Cooking/Food; Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature; Mythology/Folklore; Popular Culture; anything Outdoors
- Favorite Books: The Lord of the Rings – J.R.R. Tolkien; The Road Home – Jim Harrison; The Shipping News – E. Annie Proulx; The Name of the Rose – Umberto Eco; Midnight’s Children – Salman Rushdie
- Favorite Films: Blade Runner; Kingdom of Heaven; The Shawshank Redemption; Pan’s Labyrinth; Fight Club; Unbreakable; Alien; The Fisher King
- Favorite Quote: “All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given you.” – Gandalf: The Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien)
- Inspiration: My parents were passionate K-12 teachers, and I grew up with an instinctive understanding of how important education is to a well-rounded and satisfying life. My passion is to share that understanding with my students through writing and literature, exploring and debating the ideas of others, and experiencing the narratives that help to shape our lives.
- I am blessed to share my life with my wife, Jennifer, and my son, Malcolm Cael.
Michael GutowskyAdjunct Faculty
Life Sciences
Michael KilburnFaculty
Math & Physical Sciences
Math & Physical Sciences
Office Location
2100AOFFICE HOURS:
Schedule a time using THIS LINK
MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Multiple Midwest towns
- High School: IMSA in Aurora, IL
- Professional Experience: Trained as a nuclear physicist, I spent a decade teaching physics and science literacy to people of all ages before coming to MCC in 2020. In addition to teaching a variety of courses, I am the Director of the Engineering Program here and advise the STEM Club.
- Academic Degrees: Ph.D. Michigan State University, B.S. Northern Michigan University, A.S. Moberly Area Community College
- Classes Taught:PHYS 201 L&L, PHYS 203L&L, PHYS 204L&L, MATH 115A, MATH 215A, ENGR 202, ENGR 204
MORE ABOUT ME
- I enjoy camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities
- I like to geocache, especially when I’m in new areas
- My favorite demos usually include fire
- I once spent the summer herding sheep and goats on the Navajo Reservation
Michael BalaskovitzAdjunct Faculty
Business
Michele HansenAccounts Receivable
Financial Services
Michelle JohnsonAdjunct Faculty
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Office Location
2012MY BACKGROUND
- Classes Taught: SOC-101, SOC-102A, SOC-203
