Staff directory
Jovita Weibel SchallerDance Instructor
Arts & Humanities
Julie WeilerAdjunct Faculty
Health & Physical Education & Recreation
![Julie Weiler](https://muskegoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0248836-504x480.jpg)
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.
Julie HarrellDepartment Support
Counseling & Advising
![Julie Harrell](https://muskegoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0160669-399x480.jpg)
Juwan SmithUpward Bound Project Advisor
![Juwan Smith](https://muskegoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0215587-542x480.jpg)
Office Location
Student Welcome Center
Karen Elaine HicksAdjunct Counselor
Counseling & Advising
![Karen Elaine Hicks](https://muskegoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0061563-720x480.jpg)
Counseling & Advising
Office Hours
Mon, Wed : 8:00 am - 8:00 pmTue : 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu : 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Office Location
1050MY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Lansing, MI
- High School: Waverly High School, Lansing, MI
- Professional Experience: I have been a counselor in K-12 setting since 1984 when I was a special needs counselor in Cheboygan, MI. I was middle/high school counselor at Holton from 2000-1998 and with Whitehall District Schools from 2000-2014 in both Early Elementary and the high school. I have worked as an adjunct counselor at MCC off and on since 1989!
- Academic Degrees: BS in Biology and Education, Michigan State University, MA in Counseling, K-12, Michigan State University
- Classes Taught: I taught Abnormal Psychology in the Criminal Justice Department.
MORE ABOUT ME
- I have coached cross country and girls track for a number of years. My personal running accomplishment was completing the 5/3rd 25km race in Grand Rapids!
- I have 2 large dogs, 4 cats, a bird and goldfish at my house. Sometimes it looks like a Warner Brothers cartoon with everyone chasing each other!
- My home is a National Wildlife Certified Habitat.
- I have 3 children and 3 grandchildren that are the most important people in my life.
- My favorite quote: “You must be the change you want to see in the world.”
Karin BurrellFaculty
Math & Physical Sciences
![Karin Burrell](https://muskegoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0206319-720x480.jpg)
Math & Physical Sciences
Office Hours
Mon : TBAOffice Location
1076EMY BACKGROUND
- Hometown: Wyoming, MI
- Professional Experience: I taught mathematics part-time at Grand Rapids Community College for 10 years before coming to Muskegon Community College. I have been teaching here at a full-time faculty member since 2010
- Academic Degrees: B.S. Mathematics, Western Michigan University, M.A. Mathematics, Western Michigan University,
- Classes Taught: I teach algebra, statistics, trigonometry, calculus, and linear algebra.
MORE ABOUT ME
- MCC is a wonderful place to teach. The atmosphere is friendly, the classes are small, and the campus is beautiful.
- I love math and I love getting to know my students. I have the best job!
- I have 4 kids and lots of pets.
- I enjoy riding my Honda Magna motorcycle.
- I love hiking outdoors with my dogs.
Kathleen GnanasekharanAdjunct Faculty
Life Sciences
![Kathleen Gnanasekharan](https://muskegoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0276750-720x480.jpg)