Get to Know HFC

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Get to Know HFC: Alecia Carter brings energy to her job in the testing center

Alecia Carter understands the role that placement can play in a student's successful academic journey. She also brings enthusiasm to building community at the College.
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HFC welcomes Arielle Pollard, who went from banking to higher ed

HFC Accounting Associate - Collections Analyst Arielle Pollard understands that students need to feel cared about, even in the finance arena.
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Get to Know HFC: Steve Murrell was heavily influenced by his NASA-employed dad

An instructor at HFC since 1999, Steve Murrell is the faculty chair of the Physics, Astronomy, and Earth Science Department.
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Pamela Aue will retire from teaching, but not from singing at HFC

Pamela Aue's teaching assignment was only supposed to be one semester, but it turned into nearly 17 years. Now, she's looking forward to retirement.
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“A good run” – Deb Gates retires from HFC

After nearly 36 years at the College, HFC Counselor Deb Gates is retiring to focus on her next chapter.
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Sharon Pearl Picking retires after 25 years in financial aid

HFC's longest-serving financial aid employee, Sharon Pearl Picking, moves on to other aspirations as she makes way for the next generation of leadership.
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Sharon McAlpine becomes the new bursar at HFC

As the new bursar at HFC, Sharon McAlpine builds upon a strong foundation of experience and familiarity.
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HFC welcomes Jaylyn Haygood to MCTS team

Jaylyn Haygood enjoys helping students find the advantages she found in higher education.
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HFC welcomes Georgia Travis, an alumna teaching Automotive Technology

HFC automotive instructor Georgia Travis enjoys introducing students to the world of the automobile.
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Amanda Chahine returns to her alma mater after exploring multiple careers

HFC web content and design manager Amanda Chahine is excited to return to her alma mater, where she learned that her potential was boundless.
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HFC welcomes John Patrick, who shows students there is beauty in mathematics

Instructor John Patrick relishes both math and music.
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Get to Know HFC: Shannon Hasper was always meant to teach nursing

Shannon Hasper sets an example for her students of compassion and competent nursing.
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HFC welcomes Dr. Casey Andrews, who brings his love of chemistry to the classroom

New HFC chemistry instructor takes great satisfaction seeing people achieve their potential, and in helping explain why nearly every natural occurrence in the world happens.
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Get to Know HFC: Stephanie Scicluna thrives in the complexity of events and facilities

Stephanie Scicluna adds values organization and follow-through in her role as Facilities Services Manager at the College.
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Get to Know HFC: Nagham Mehdi shows students how biology connects to every aspect of life

HFC biology instructor Nagham Mehdi enjoys helping students understand concepts of biology.
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Get to Know HFC: Kim Najarian enjoys mentoring others and serving patients

For Najarian, being a respiratory therapist has been fulfilling as a clinician, teacher, and advocate.
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Get to Know HFC: Dr. Ashfiqua Connie, engineer, researcher, mentor

Dr. Ashfiqua Connie enjoys the dynamics between teachers and students.
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HFC welcomes Dr. Fred Williams, sports management lead faculty

Dr. Fred Williams is already enjoying shaping the new sports management program at HFC.
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Get to Know HFC: Dina Fonseca is inspired by student success

HFC Payroll Manager Dina Fonseca works hard to make sure employees are paid on time.
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HFC welcomes Angie Church, award-winning educator, to the Recruiting team

Former Teacher of the Year and national teaching trainer Angie Church brings a deep understanding of the educational experience to HFC as she inspires students to begin their future here.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and HFC anthropology instructor Dr. Tareq Ramadan. Photo courtesy of Ramadan. 

Dr. Tareq Ramadan strives to keep Malcolm X’s Detroit legacy alive

Dr. Tareq Ramadan has worked to renovate Malcolm X’s Inkster home, create a museum, and write a book about his life. Ramadan is also working on a digital museum of historic Middle Eastern maps and artifacts -- all while supporting students at HFC.
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Alayna Kondraciuk promoted to Admissions Recruiter - On-Campus

Lifelong Hawk Alayna Kondraciuk is proud to help current and future Hawks gain the advantages she earned as a student at HFC.
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Get to Know HFC: Rosic brings artistic talents to the classroom

HFC fine arts instructor Nemanja Rosic leverages his myriad interests and expertise to set the stage for his students' success.
Russell Jones is wearing a plaid shirt and holding a black kitten.

Get to Know HFC: Jones teaches creativity through art history

Russell Jones, a college-level instructor for 20 years, has joined the full-time faculty at HFC.