Get to Know HFC

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HFC welcomes Jaylyn Haygood to MCTS team

Jaylyn Haygood enjoys helping students find the advantages she found in higher education.
Georgia Travis standing underneath of a car working on it.

HFC welcomes Georgia Travis, an alumna teaching Automotive Technology

HFC automotive instructor Georgia Travis enjoys introducing students to the world of the automobile.
Amanda Chahine poses outside her cubicle, pointing at her name plate.

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.
Stephanie Scicluna at her desk.

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 On-Campus Admissions Recruiter

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.
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Get to Know HFC: Todd Browning enjoys seeing students succeed in Cisco careers

Todd Browning fell in love with teaching Cisco. He has been at HFC since 1999.
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Jennifer Chapman promoted to HFC Benefits Manager

Chapman is now in her third role at the College, and has found each one more satisfying than the last. She says most people at HFC are happy to help others, which makes it a unique workplace.
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Dr. Laura Willman is appointed Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness

Willman’s new role will allow here to focus more broadly on institutional effectiveness. She also serves as chair of the volunteer SAFE@HFC committee.
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Nahla Haidar appointed Associate Dean of STEM

Nahla Haidar is the new Associate Dean of the HFC School of STEM, replacing Gillian John, who is retiring.
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HFC welcomes Volanda Harrison, whose career comes full-circle at HFC

Alumna Volanda Harrison is proud to work at HFC, which she feels is a gift.
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HFC welcomes Academic Affairs Assistant Danielle Hall

Danielle Hall's passion for helping students made it an easy decision to join HFC.
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HFC welcomes Gopi Patel, lifelong learner and problem solver

Accountant Gopi Patel is excited to bring her skills to HFC in her first higher-education role.