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Marketing & Communications
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1350ABOUT
Jon Mills joined MCC’s Office of Marketing and Communications in 2022 after 27 years as a reporter and photojournalist. Most of his prior experience was with Grand Rapids ABC affiliate WZZM 13. He serves as producer, writer, videographer and editor of video content to raise awareness of MCC and keep students engaged in learning.
Mills earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Spring Arbor University. He shares his love for television production with students as an adjunct instructor teaching MCC’s television production and video editing courses.
He lives near Montague with his wife, Kendra, who is a photographer for Grand Valley State University. They have a son and daughter who attend Reeths-Puffer schools.
Arts & Humanities
Arts & Humanities
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1021ABOUT
Jon Mills joined MCC’s Office of Marketing and Communications in 2022 after 27 years as a reporter and photojournalist. Most of his prior experience was with Grand Rapids ABC affiliate WZZM 13. He serves as producer, writer, videographer and editor of video content to raise awareness of MCC and keep students engaged in learning.
Mills earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Spring Arbor University. He shares his love for television production with students as an adjunct instructor teaching MCC’s television production and video editing courses.
He lives near Montague with his wife, Kendra, who is a photographer for Grand Valley State University. They have a son and daughter who attend Reeths-Puffer schools.
Academic Support
Academic Support
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3081AMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Nunica, MI
- Professional Experience: Math Instructor, Muskegon Community College (2008 – present) High School Math Teacher, Bloomingdale High School (2005 – 2008) Business Owner/Partner, Fence Installers, (2002 – present) Branch Management Trainee, National City Bank, (2001 – 2002)
- Academic Degrees: A.S., Muskegon Community College, 1997, B.S., Grand Valley State University, 2000, M. Ed., Grand Valley State University, 2008
- Classes Taught: MTH 035, Basic Math modules MTH 036a, Basic Math MTH 038, Pre-Algebra MTH 040, Beginning Algebra BUS 126, Business Math CSS 100a, College Success Seminar
MORE ABOUT ME
- I was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in 1995.
- I met my wife in college when I tackled her in a snowball fight and shattered her femur.
- I was the drum major of the Grand Valley State University Marching Band in 1999.
- My first job after graduating college with a major in Economics was as a branch management trainee for National City Bank. During my first six months of employment my manager was fired for embezzlement, the assistant manager died, and I was robbed. I quickly realized that the banking industry was not where I wanted to spend my career. After careful reflection of my skills and interests, I decided to return to school to become a math teacher.
- From 1996 – 2004, I assisted on eight domestic and international youth group mission trips.
- “Success consists of moving from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” -Winston Churchill
Applied Technology
Applied Technology
Office Hours
Contact me by email regarding office hour appointments :Office Location
Sturrus Technology Center Room 220MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Muskegon, MI
- High School: Orchard View High School
- Professional Experience: Associate Professor at GRCC for 5 years
Engineering Manager and Electrical Engineer at Shape Corp for 4 years
Electrical Engineer at Espec North America for 2 years - Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University, Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering from Kettering University, Masters Degree in Engineering from Kettering University
- Classes Taught: Basic and Advanced PLC’s, Basic Electricity and Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Industrial Electricity, Electronics Math
MORE ABOUT ME
- I have 4 kids all boys.
- I have triplets.
- At one point I had 4 kids under the age of 3.
- I love to watch and quote movies.
- I enjoy fishing.
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Office Location
2012MY BACKGROUND
- Classes Taught: HIST-201, HIST-202, HIST-211
Math & Physical Sciences
Math & Physical Sciences
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1080MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Rockford, Michigan
- Professional Experience: 4 years Chaffee Planetarium, Grand Rapids Public Museum 3 years T.A. and Abrams planetarium intern 1 year lab technician 25 years MCC Astronomer
- Academic Degrees: B.S. Physics, Grand Valley State College, M.S. Astrophysics, Michigan State University,
- Classes Taught: General Astronomy Cosmology Beginning and Intermediate Algebra
MORE ABOUT ME
- Father of 4 children
- Grandfather of 2 children
- Licensed Amateur Radio Operator
Counseling & Advising
Counseling & Advising
Office Hours
Mon : 10:30 am - 5:00 pmTue, Wed : 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri : 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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1050FMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Lansing, MI
- High School: Lansing Catholic Central
- Professional Experience: I began my counseling and advising experience working as a peer academic advisor in the Psychology Department at the University of Michigan. During graduate school, I had the chance to intern in high school and college settings providing mental health counseling, academic advising, and career counseling. Before coming to MCC in 2021, I worked at Kettering University as an Academic Advisor.
- Academic Degrees: B.A., Psychology – University of Michigan, M.A., Counselor Education: School Counseling – Central Michigan University
MORE ABOUT ME
- I love learning about other cultures, and I spent a summer living in Belgium
- I’ve always had an interest in historic architecture, and I enjoy architectural photography
- I enjoy attending live performances and musicals
Office Location
1356
Nursing
Nursing
Office Location
3055BMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Muskegon, MI
- High School: Reeths-Puffer High School
- Professional Experience: I spent five years in the United States Navy as a Nurse. During this time, I had the opportunities to work at Naval Hospital Pensacola on the Multi-Service Ward and Naval Branch Health Clinic USS TRANQUILITTY in Great Lakes, IL. I have been teaching full time at Muskegon Community College since 2017.
- Academic Degrees: BSN Lake Superior State University, MSN Grand Canyon University
- Classes Taught: NUR 126, NUR 121, NUR 141
Arts & Humanities
Health & Physical Education & Recreation
Health & Physical Education & Recreation
Office Location
Health and Wellness Center Room 128MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Cedar Springs, Michigan
- High School: Cedar Springs High School
- Professional Experience: Coached Volleyball 10 years; Coached MS track and cross country for 20+ years; Long term sub for PE and various other subject 20+ years
- Academic Degrees: Bachelor of Science, Central Michigan University
- Classes Taught: Health, Fitness and Nutrition; Walking, Jogging and Conditioning
MORE ABOUT ME
- Both of my daughters ran for D1 colleges
- Have been to 43 out of 50 states
- Love sharing my experiences with my students
- Love to run with my students
- Would love to travel to Europe someday.
