Montgomery Community College is pleased to announce Hunter Smith as its new Dean of Continuing Education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from UNC-Pembroke, a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University, and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree from Liberty University in higher education administration. Prior to accepting this role, Hunter served as MCC’s Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research/SACSCOC Liaison. Earlier this spring, when Andrew Gardner left continuing education to join the North Carolina Community College System, Hunter welcomed the opportunity to serve in this role. “Higher Education and workforce development is really my calling,” explains Hunter. “The continuing education effort is so important and rewarding

John Boalick is the new director of MCC’s Heritage Crafts program, and coordinator for the college’s pottery program. MCC’s Heritage Crafts offerings include Pottery, Beekeeping, Homebrewing, Exercise and Taxidermy classes, however Boalick expects the programs topic breadth to expand significantly in the coming years. “Our students have considerable skills and love to use their hands to create,” explains Boalick. “A robust Heritage Crafts curriculum will provide the public with a variety of structured learning opportunities within already-popular disciplines. Our upcoming classes will give the public exciting outlets to broaden their artistic abilities and polish their craft.” John hails from the state of Virginia, where he grew up and received his