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New Employees @ GHC:

ABE Program Assistant
I am very pleased to announce that we have hired Donnita Benton, as the new ABE Program Assistant at Whiteside. Donnita has been an Instructional Assistant in the Families that Work program for the last two years and has proven herself an asset to that program. She is very familiar with Adult Basic Education, WABERS reporting, CASAS assessment, and the general operation of the Whiteside center. We are thrilled to have someone with Donnita's experience and knowledge in the position. Please welcome her with us.

~Alice Bisbee, Program Support Supervisor. (360) 533-9733

New Instructional technician in Media lab
Please welcome Sarah Alvarez to the GHC team. Sarah will begin Sept. 2 in the Library Media Center, and will be assisting the campus with our media technology needs. Many of you may already know her since she has been an Assistant Basketball coach with our women’s team. Sarah’s resume includes both formal training and practical experience with the equipment and applications she will be supporting here. She graduated from North River High School, and received her AA from GHC before completing her BA in communications at Randolph-Macon Women’s College. Her course work there included photography and film production, and she worked at their theater as production sound engineer. More recently she has worked at a major department store’s electronic sales division where she learned the characteristics of the wide variety of equipment our lab offers, and to support people with skills similar to our students’. Welcome aboard, Sharah!

~Stan Horton, Assistant Dean of Library and Media Services. (360) 538-4051

WorkFirst Outreach Specialist
It is my pleasure to announce that Erin Fraiser has joined the WorkFirst Team as the new WorkFirst Outreach Specialist. Erin has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Portland State University. Erin has been an instructor for Grays Harbor College for two and a half years at the Grays Harbor WorkSource office serving low-income and TANF parents. Erin has provided outreach and intervention services for parents/students within the WorkFirst program working with a number of local service agencies, including the Department for Social and Health Services (DSHS), WorkSource and Coastal Community Action (CCAP).

Erin has a strong desire to help students develop, plan for and achieve their dreams of becoming self-sufficient and successful. Erin has a positive attitude, enthusiasm for life-long learning and the needed skills for this position that will have a positive impact on our student’s lives. Please join me in congratulating Erin as the new WorkFirst Outreach Specialist.

~Linda Springer, Assistant Director for the WorkFirst Program. (360) 538-4077

 

Natural Resources Instructor
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Joel Green as our new tenure track Natural Resources faculty. He is experienced in fisheries habitat and aquaculture, has taught at Boise State University, and has worked for both tribal and state agencies. Congratulations and welcome Joel.

Math/Science Instructor
I am VERY happy to announce that Julie Nelson has accepted the position of full-time tenure track faculty in the Science/Math division. I had announced her hiring in many on campus meetings but it was brought to my attention that I had failed to send out college wide notification. I sincerely apologize! Julie has worked at the college for a number of years teaching and assisting with lab courses. It is a pleasure to welcome her to the full-time tenure track faculty. Please congratulate her when you see her.

English Instructor
I am pleased to announce that Dr. James Neiworth has accepted the position as English Composition Faculty beginning September 2008.  James will be filling the position vacated by Dale Larson who retired in June and is going on to other exciting endeavors.

James comes to GHC from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio where he has been a visiting professor since 2006.  He has his BA from Western Washington University and his MA and PhD from WSU.  James brings to GHC a unique knowledge of our area and of our students that other candidates did not have.  This is because James earned his AA from Grays Harbor College and is a local who is excited about returning home.  During my interview with him he said it was his experiences at GHC that convinced him he could succeed and inspired him to teach at the post-secondary level.  While he has been teaching at the 4-year level, his true passion is to work at the community college and help students as he was helped. Please be sure to welcome James this September.

~Laurie Kaye Clary, Vice President for Instruction. (360) 538-4010

 

Women’s Basketball Coach
I am pleased to announce that Derrick Pringle is joining us as the new head women’s basketball coach.  Derrick has worked with both college and high school basketball teams and brings a passion and knowledge of the game.  Welcome Derrick!

Golf Coach
Grays Harbor Country Club assistant Mark Morris, 43, has been named the new men’s and women’s golf coach at Grays Harbor College. Morris graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1983 and played golf for the GHC Chokers for one year before turning pro. He has returned to the Country Club as the assistant and is looking forward to recruiting young golfers for the Choker teams. Men and women practice and play the same matches in community college golf. To contact Morris about the golf team, call Choker Athletics at (360) 538-4207.

~Arlene Torgerson, Ed.D. Vice President for Student Services (360) 538-4066

 

Testing Specialist
I am pleased to announce that Jim Sorensen joined our community as a Testing Specialist on July 15th. Jim received a GED, a CC in Accounting, and an AA from Grays Harbor College and a BA with an emphasis in psychology and education from Evergreen State College. Some of you may know him through his activities as a driving instructor, a substitute teacher and a Science Olympiad coach in the regional schools or from his role on the Elma City Council. Please help us to welcome Jim back to the college.

Clerical Assistant
Please help us to welcome Lori Benedict, who joins the Counseling and Advising Center this week as a Clerical Assistant. Lori previously worked as an Office Manager for the Montesano School District and more recently ran a florist shop in Montesano. Lori’s approximate schedule will be Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

~Melissa Barnes, Director of Advising and Counseling (360) 538-4096

 

Welding Instructor
As part of the vocation education expansion at Stafford Creek, we have added an evening welding program. The program will start during summer quarter. I am happy to announce that we have hired Roland Morris into this position. Roland has many years experience as a welder and is excited about entering the world of education and DOC. Roland will begin his new duties on July 16th. Congratulations and welcome aboard!!!

Building Maintenance Instructor
I am happy to announce that while Donny Betts is off on Military duty in Iraq his program will be kept in good hands by the new building maintenance instructor MIKE GOINGS. Mike has been working as a welding instructor with John Clary at GHC/SCCC since Sept. 07. He is aware of the safety and security issues at Stafford Creek, is well respected by the offender students and has been a great addition to our team. Prior to coming to GHC @ SCCC Mike was employed at Weyerhaeuser for 34 years. Mike will begin his new duties on 7-1-08 We are glad to have Mike on board with us. Welcome and congratulations Mike.

~Catherine Slagle, Assistant Dean for Education (360) 537-2002

 

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