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MCC Daily Tribune

TCC: Heartfelt Thanks

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the TCC’s interim coordinators (Amanda Colosimo and Terry Shamblin), our faculty leads (Amy Burtner and Erin Strobl) and the steering committee members. I am inspired by your passion for teaching and love for the MCC students and community and your creativity in exploring different learning strategies for students’ success and engagement. Thank you for everything you are doing for the Teaching and Creativity Center.

Teaching and Creativity Center: Faculty Leads:

  • Amy Burtner, Faculty Lead (Brighton Campus)
  • Erin Strobl, Faculty Lead (Downtown Campus)

Teaching and Creativity Center: Committee Members:

  • Sean Baker (Marketing, Web & Social Media)
  • Michael Britton (Health and Physical Education)
  • Diane Clements (ESOL/Transitional Studies)
  • Renee Coleman (Psychology)
  • Amanda Colosimo (Chemistry and Geosciences)
  • William Comella (Public Safety Training Center)
  • Richard Costanza (Education)
  • Renee Dimino (ESOL/Transitional Studies)
  • Jim Downer (VaPA)
  • Jason Flack (VaPA)
  • Lisa Flick (Biology)
  • Todd Korol (Business Administration)
  • Suzanne Long (Biology)
  • Toya Manon (Education)
  • Robert Muhlnickel (English and Philosophy)
  • Dax Parasnis-Samar (Library)
  • Kate Robinson (Virtual Campus)
  • Caridad Rosario-Mathieu (Nursing)
  • Mark Sample (Anthro-Hist-Poli Sci-Soc)
  • Ben Schermerhorn (Engineering Science & Physics)
  • Terry Shamblin (ESOL/Transitional Studies)
  • Eric Strong (Applied Technologies)
  • Jason Szymanski (Chemistry and Geosciences)
  • Mary Timmons (Library Services)

FYFS & SYFS Co-Facilitators:

  • Natasha Chen (Anthro-Hist-Poli Sci-Soc)
  • Amanda Colosimo (Chemistry and Geosciences)

Adjunct Professional Development Leadership Team:

  • Mark Sample  (Anthro-Hist-Poli Sci-Soc)
  • Christopher Wendtland (Biology)

Mentor Leadership Team:

  • Kara Tierney (Chemistry and Geosciences)
  • Mark Sample  (Anthro-Hist-Poli Sci-Soc)

Book Group Facilitators:

  • Carlo Atene (Mathematics)
  • Tracey Graney (Biology)
  • Robert Muhlnickel (English and Philosophy)
  • Ben Schermerhorn (Engineering Science & Physics)

Brown Bag Facilitators:

  • Ben Schermerhorn (Engineering Science & Physics)
  • Mark Ricci (VaPA)

I look forward to working with you in the fall and planning many more programs and initiatives. Please do not forget to review the Program Participation Form on Daily Tribune.

Melis Kural
Teaching & Creativity Center
06/21/2024