Get to Know HFC

Beth Preston believes deeply in community college mission. She sees herself as a surrogate “mom” for some students, and a patient mentor for others.

Only in Dr. Mike Hill's class (we think!) can students learn about Socrates, Hobbes, Aristotle, “The Walking Dead,“ and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”

Anne Dinnan has applied her unique real world experiences to enrich her teaching in her religious studies classes.

Dr. John Rietz loves digging into topics with students such as, why do people use metaphors? What makes something a poem? How you do you communicate effectively?

Interim Registrar works to make sure the enrollment processes for students go smoothly.

Kelly Baratono has spent her entire career at HFC, beginning a month after she graduated from high school.

Lisa Fillip is the first-ever CRM Manager at HFC.

One of the original frontline Welcome Center staff, HFC alumna Jodi Kenney loves giving back to the community.

A first-generation student himself with a wide-ranging educational background, Eric Rader enjoys helping HFC students reach their goals.

Smith learned what it means to support student success when she was enrolled at HFC. She brings that spirit to her role in Enrollment Services.

Jamie Henne, who once thought he would become a teacher and coach, has taken on the new position of Testing Manager - Enrollment Services.

Math professor/faculty chair's colleagues nominated him for Teaching Excellence Award of the MichMATYC.

Smith-Botos says her background in sociology is valuable in her new role as a research analyst.

From accounting to running coffee shops to teaching, Victoria Swiencicki has made it a priority to give back to her community.

Nikole Ford-Kondraciuk follows her mother's legacy of leadership in education to forge her own path locally and regionally.

HFC athletic trainer keeps HFC athletes healthy, and rehabs them when they are injured.

Raed Abukhader brings dedication and good humor to his work creating technology solutions. And for fun, he can *almost* devour a 4.5-pound steak with side dishes.

The founder of GRCC's Corrections Academy brings his expertise to the Criminal Justice faculty at HFC.

HFC alumna Teena Culhane is the new Director of Clinical Education for the Respiratory Therapy program. Finnley Culhane is a new HFC student and aspiring attorney.

Alumna Rachel Jones returns to HFC as the new clinical coordinator/instructor in the Ophthalmic Technician program.

HFC is the right fit and the right choice for new English instructor, who has taught in several states before coming to Michigan.

Early College alumnus starts his career with HFC, after graduating from the national award-winning Henry Ford Early College.

A dedicated teacher inspired Jerry Kondraciuk to make technology his career.

Megan Akkari supports students through the HFC School of STEM, and will soon be an HFC student herself.