#NISODProfiles - Victoria Bentz "Be flexible and kind. Students have such a broad range of demographics, readiness, and goals; so instructors need to maintain an attitude of flexibility in order to accommodate all learning levels and student needs." #NISODProfiles | April 1, 2021 [...]

#NISODProfiles - Sylvia Withers "I am honored to participate in the development of students' growth and learning. I especially enjoy working with first-generation students." #NISODProfiles | March 18, 2021 How many years have you been teaching? I have [...]

#NISODProfiles - Julie Anne Long       "Always remember to focus on your quality of services and ensuring students know they are seen, heard, have value, and have a purpose." #NISODProfiles | March 4, 2021 How long [...]

#NISODProfiles - Wren Bump       "Get to know your students and take an interest in their lives and their goals. Always encourage them to keep trying." #NISODProfiles | February 18, 2021 How long have you been [...]

#NISODProfiles - Benetha Jackson "My favorite part of being a community college instructor is witnessing people change their lives. Students can go from not being great at coursework to getting into the program of their dreams with the improved skills they gain at community college. In a few [...]

#NISODProfiles - James L. Allison       "We are all recruiters, counselors, advisors, coaches, and cheerleaders for our students." #NISODProfiles | January 21, 2021 How long have you been an educator? Fourteen years. What is your favorite [...]

#NISODProfiles - Shamim Arastu   "Community college gives me the opportunity to work closely with students in a smaller setting. I love sharing information with students that will help them make choices about their areas of interest in the field of education. I serve as a bridge to [...]

#NISODProfiles - Mwauna Maxwell "Faculty, I invite you to visualize your students leaving the classroom at the end of the semester with a distinct feeling of belongingness and value. Now, think about all the experiences, beginning with the first day, that will engender those feelings. Your relationship with [...]

#NISODProfiles - Kimberly George     "Community college classes reflect a wide diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and life views. As a result, class discussions challenge me to see new views of life. I also enjoy working with faculty as we push each other to be more innovative and [...]

#NISODProfiles - Lillian Huerta "I love serving as a link for the community and meeting students who represent diversity in its rawest form. They all come with unique stories and challenges, and to be part of their dynamic stories is challenging, yet inspiring!" [...]