Get to Know HFC

Being able to pass on her musical knowledge to students and seeing them succeed has been the center of Gina D’Alessio’s teaching career at HFC.

Fred Steiner left the corporate sector and came to HFC to have a direct connection to improving the lives of individuals. He will retire Jan. 31 after more than 35 years at HFC.

Bob Burnham, who built a functioning radio station as a teenager, brings long expertise in broadcasting and his love of old radio shows to WHFR.

The small classes at HFC allow Courtney Spivak to really get to know her students.

Projecting an aura of peace and calm, Dr. Brenda Hildreth uses her clinical counseling skills to help HFC students achieve their full potential.

A chance enrollment in a Spanish class led to a love of travel and a decision to help others pursue their dreams through education.

Samer Atris completed his counseling internship at HFC eight years ago and decided to stay at the College.

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.

ESL instructor Jessica Shamberger's colleagues and students motivate her to excel.

Sophia Beydoun, a 3-time HFC alumna who has taught nursing at the College since 1996, will retire Dec. 18.

Michael Ball applies his experiences as a Marine, police officer, and attorney to his duties as HFC Campus Safety Supervisor.

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.

A native of Australia, HFC CTEI co-director Rosemary Miketa understands the cultures associated with immigration and the challenges of learning a new language.

Patty Goodell works hard behind the scenes to make sure the ceramics studio and the Sisson Art Gallery run smoothly.

One of HFC's new academic advisors, Dorea Wilson helps students set high goals and create a path to achieve them.

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.

The HFC softball team's new head coach plans to continue the momentum of the team and bring a family ethic to the job.

A class required for graduation led HFC alumnus Centurium Frost to start his career journey in pottery.

HFC Spanish instructor started teaching during her grad school days and discovered she loved it. Now it's her mission.

HFC nurtured Karen Larson-Voltz's passion for visual arts and higher education. She has taught at the College since 2011.

Political science instructor Cynthia Stiller enjoys watching students take an interest in topics that will affect their future, and their community, outside the classroom.

Al Burrell concludes a long ITS career at HFC, preparing to reinvent himself in retirement.

New College Completion Coach encourages HFC to step out of their comfort zones.

A decorated military veteran and long-term counselor, Collins brings myriad skills to his role to help students succeed.