Matthew Pasley began his journey in the HVAC field during high school in Kentucky. Although he had the option to graduate early, a school counselor suggested he take HVAC classes instead. He decided to spend his senior year learning about heating and cooling systems. Although he didn’t enter the profession immediately, he recognized that having […]
Twenty-two-year-old Cait’Lynn Crotts is a smart, ambitious young woman who welcomes challenges. Her career journey so far has been one of exploration, growth, and change. While still a junior in high school, Cait’Lynn enrolled at Cleveland Community College to study Cosmetology. By the time she graduated from high school, she had also earned her diploma […]
The energy level on campus jumped a notch with the arrival of Nikki Hudson, the new EMS Program Coordinator. Nikki officially joined the team on October 1 and brings over a decade of experience in emergency medical services and education. Her vision and passion are already setting the stage for an exciting future for the […]
How does an Ivy League graduate end up in the Electrical Lineworker Academy at Cleveland Community College? The same way as students from all over the country. He was looking for a new direction and a challenging but fulfilling career. When Matthew Archie decided to turn a new page in his life, he didn’t just […]
Jada Callahan, a 2024 graduate of Crest High School, found her passion in a class she took just for fun. Through the Career and College Promise (CCP) program, Jada registered for a Cosmetology class at Cleveland Community College without having to pay college tuition. The CCP program offers qualifying high school juniors and seniors the […]
After nearly five decades of dedicated service in nursing and nursing education, Avis Morrow is preparing to embrace a new chapter of life. At the end of this year, she will retire, having spent the last ten years shaping the next generation of nurses. With warmth, wisdom, and unwavering dedication, Avis has cared for patients […]
Allen “Al” Dunkleman has spent more than two decades fostering a love for learning and encouraging students to persevere, no matter their background or challenges. A Sociology instructor at Cleveland Community College since 2002, he is preparing for his last day in the classroom, at least as a full-time instructor. He’s making a “vocational transition” […]
Russ Hamilton, a long-time HVAC instructor at Cleveland Community College, is set to retire after 22 years of impacting students’ lives. Originally on a different career path, Russ’s journey into teaching took an unexpected route. After being discharged from the Navy, Russ worked the third shift at a local company. After 10 years working on […]
Kaitlyn Sisk reminds us that we don’t have to stay on the same path for our entire career. If you are in a career that is not the best match for you, change your path. Staff and faculty at Cleveland Community College are here to help you! “My first career was dental assisting,” says Kaitlyn. […]
The Arts & Culture Club at Cleveland Community College is your gateway to a vibrant campus life! We’re dedicated to enhancing our community through artistic expression, whether it’s visual arts, music, theater, or language. Dive into a world of creativity with us, and connect with fellow students, faculty, and staff as we celebrate and explore […]
Joedonnas Bennett was juggling two jobs, trying to provide for her children, and dreaming of a better, more secure future for all of them. She realized that if things were going to change, she had to take action. She was smart enough to know that “life doesn’t have to be what you’re used to.” In […]
Ashanti McGuire’s story is one of perseverance and determination. As a troubled teenager, she attended an alternative school for most of her middle and high school years, eventually dropping out. In 2014, with encouragement from her daughter, she finally earned her high school diploma through the College and Career Readiness program at CCC. With that […]
