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January 6, 2023

Ashleigh Thompson grew up in Star, and graduated from East Montgomery High School in 2015. While in high school she took Career & College promise classes, knocking-out many of college core requirements like English, math and science. “I’ve always really enjoyed the classroom,” admits Thompson. “Even at a young age, I was a natural student. I have always loved learning and obtaining new skills. I was successful in school, which in turn built up my confidence, so even today I am very happy in a school setting.” Thompson knew she was interested in the field of medicine, but wasn’t sure which part. After a class in radiology, Thompson discovered she

MCC Staff On Hand to Assist

October 24, 2022

Staff from the Department of Continuing Education at Montgomery Community College are “on location” every Wednesday from 1-5pm at Star Town Hall (454 South Main Street) through December 14th. Visitors are encouraged to drop by to learn more about programs and classes offered at MCC, and to explore how community college opportunities and resources can help clarify your options and give you the confidence you need to succeed in your journey. The Department of Continuing Education is a diverse, approachable team of professionals who are dedicated to helping people “take that next step” in every situation. They can help you polish-up a resume, research training opportunities, get your high school

New Leadership for MCC’s CCR Program

October 19, 2022

Montgomery Community College is delighted to announce the arrival of its new Director of College and Career Readiness, Debra Sikes. Deb joins MCC with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Texas A&M University, a master’s degree in school counseling and educational leadership from Stephen F. Austin University and superintendent certification from Lamar University. While she clearly spent significant time in Texas, she moved to North Carolina four years ago after falling in love with the area. Prior to her position with MCC, she served as the coordinator of Career and College Readiness at Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst. “Providing a strong foundation for students to pursue their dreams is one

MCC’s BLET Program Transitions Leadership

October 19, 2022

Effective August 31, 2022, Montgomery Community College bade farewell to its Basic Law Enforcement Director Pete Herron. Herron has piloted the college’s BLET program since 2013, with an initial graduating class of two students, with cohorts in recent years numbering in the teens and twenties. Pete Herron was elected Sheriff of Montgomery County in May 2023. Jeff Dorsett will assume Herron’s duties as program director. Dorsett has been a BLET instructor for MCC since 2016, acting as Herron’s assistant since 2019. Dorsett has been a Montgomery County Magistrate in Troy, NC for the past seven years, and prior to that appointment served in various law enforcement capacities for both Moore

MCC Conveys Top Employee Awards

October 12, 2022

Our award-winning employees receive their choice of a favorite parking spot for the year, and $750 to use toward a professional development experience of their choice. Congratulations to Tonya Luck, MCC Staff Person of the Year! Tonya Luck is MCC’s Director of Financial Services, and she has served the college for six years. She earned her associates degree in business computer programming from Randolph Community College, and her bachelor of science in accounting from High Point University. A native and current resident of Asheboro, Ms. Luck works with a wide variety of people across campus. She is the go-to person when it comes to assisting faculty and staff with any

Carolina ALL OUT: A Natural Partner

July 29, 2022

All organizations rely on their employees to deliver excellent products and service to their intended audience, and Montgomery Community College is no different. Our faculty and staff do a marvelous job attracting, educating and assisting students, but we don’t do it alone; there is an extensive supporting cast of partners who provide resources, reach and rhythm to campus life. Carolina ALL OUT is one of those partners, and we’d like to tell you a little bit about them. Owner/Host Chris Douglas has been visiting our campus for a few years now, filming content for his television series Carolina ALL OUT. If it involves hunting and fishing in North Carolina, Chris

New Leadership for MCC’s Information Technology Program

May 24, 2022

Stephanie Weishner, MCC’s former Dean of Information Technology, has stepped away from her administrative role to fill an instructional need at the College, as Department Chair of Information Technology. “I have always been interested in teaching, and was excited to make this move when the opportunity was presented to me,” explains Weishner. “I hope students will appreciate the real-world examples I can bring into the classroom having run several IT departments over the years.” Weishner has a Bachelor of Science degree in networking and microcomputers, and a Master of Science degree in Internet Information Systems from Robert Morris University in Moon Township, just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has worked

New Leader for MCC Health & Public Safety Program

March 7, 2022

MCC’s Health & Public Safety Program has a new director. Greg Taylor, former director of the College’s institutional effectiveness efforts, has moved to oversee the health and safety initiatives within the Continuing Education Department. Programs under Taylor’s purview include Emergency Medical Service (EMS) including Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT); Healthcare Careers including Nurse Aide, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy; and Public Safety Education in-service and specialty training for Law Enforcement, Correctional Officers and Firefighters. Taylor has decades of experience in the fields of firefighting, rescue squad, emergency medical services, disaster response and law enforcement. He graduated Basic Law Enforcement Training at MCC

MCC Celebrates Winterfest

March 7, 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, the MCC campus was once again buzzing with activity during the College’s Winterfest celebration. On February 28th the campus eased its mask-wearing requirements, so not only were students and employees present, they were sporting smiles and completely visible to one another. “It was just so good to finally be together again and see people’s faces,” said Korrie Ervin, MCC’s Director of Resource Development. “We’ve been cooped-up and covered for months, I think we were all ready to get back to normal.” The weather cooperated with temperatures in the 70s, which was much appreciated by College President Dr. Chad Bledsoe. Bledsoe was the

MCC Receives $100k Cannon Grant

December 20, 2021

Thanks to generous support from The Cannon Foundation, Montgomery Community College will begin renovating its Metal Finishing Laboratory. The facility, located in Blair Hall, will be used for sandblasting, metal grinding, painting, application of manganese phosphate and black oxide, as well as the finishing and fabrication of various projects and mediums. The $100,000 Cannon Foundation grant will create a state-of-the-art metal finishing lab available to four of MCC’s programs: Gunsmithing, Knifemaking, Metal Engraving and Welding. MCC’s current facility, the former welding lab plus adjacent bluing room, is very cramped with poor ventilation. The upcoming renovation, which will take place in 2022, will create an expansive, well-lit lab for use by

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