Get to Know HFC
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Get to Know HFC: Rachael Chatfield combines academic and travel interests into higher ed career
A chance enrollment in a Spanish class led to a love of travel and a decision to help others pursue their dreams through education.
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HFC welcomes Student Activities Associate Brandon Harris, who has a background in counseling
Brandon Harris enjoys being in a community college environment and looks forward to trying innovative ideas in his new role with Student Activities
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Get to Know HFC: Samer Atris helps students stay on the path to success
Samer Atris completed his counseling internship at HFC eight years ago and decided to stay at the College.
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HFC welcomes Kelsey Taylor, STEM advisor
Newcomer Kelsey Taylor imagined a career path in higher ed while she was still a student.
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Get to Know HFC: Program Advisor Julie Fountain is nurses’ go-to advisor
Julie Fountain’s background as a community college alumna, licensed counselor, and teacher makes her well suited to helping HFC students find their future path.
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Get to Know HFC: Jessica Shamberger’s enthusiasm for teaching is contagious
ESL instructor Jessica Shamberger's colleagues and students motivate her to excel.
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Long-time nursing instructor Sophia Beydoun retires
Sophia Beydoun, a 3-time HFC alumna who has taught nursing at the College since 1996, will retire Dec. 18.
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Get to Know HFC: Mike Ball enjoys being part of the Dearborn community
Mike Ball applies his experiences as a Marine, police officer, and attorney to his duties as HFC Campus Safety Supervisor.
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HFC’s Jesse Mason wins YouTube Silver Creator Award for his physics videos
HFC instructor's video series surpassed 100,000 subscribers (and more than 11 million views) on YouTube. He is also the creator of the first YouTube-based virtual experiment in physics.
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Get to Know HFC: Rosemary Miketa utilizes technology to help non-native speakers learn English
A native of Australia, HFC CTEI co-director Rosemary Miketa understands the cultures associated with immigration and the challenges of learning a new language.
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Get to Know HFC: Patty Goodell is an unsung hero of Fine Arts
Patty Goodell works hard behind the scenes to make sure the ceramics studio and the Sisson Art Gallery run smoothly.
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HFC welcomes Dorea Wilson, who encourages students to aim high
One of HFC's new academic advisors, Dorea Wilson helps students set high goals and create a path to achieve them.
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HFC welcomes new music faculty members
The next great era in HFC music education begins with the addition of three new music faculty members who have great ideas for the future of HFC's Music department.
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HFC introduces Steve Littleton as the new softball coach
The HFC softball team's new head coach plans to continue the momentum of the team and bring a family ethic to the job.
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Get to Know HFC: Centurium Frost uses clay as a “love letter to Detroit”
A class required for graduation led HFC alumnus Centurium Frost to start his career journey in pottery.
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HFC welcomes Angie Jones as the newest member of the Admissions and Recruiting team
New HFC Admissions Recruiter Angie Jones, who enjoys helping people find their path in higher education.
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Get to Know HFC: Maggie Rutkowski's journey from skepticism to her dream career
HFC Spanish instructor started teaching during her grad school days and discovered she loved it. Now it's her mission.
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Get to Know HFC: Alumna Karen Larson-Voltz brings international arts experience to her teaching
HFC nurtured Karen Larson-Voltz's passion for visual arts and higher education. She has taught at the College since 2011.
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Get to Know HFC: Cynthia Stiller focuses on the importance of civic literacy
Political science instructor Cynthia Stiller enjoys watching students take an interest in topics that will affect their future, and their community, outside the classroom.
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Al Burrell retires from HFC after 31 years
Al Burrell concludes a long ITS career at HFC, preparing to reinvent himself in retirement.