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Meet Vincent Mates, Instructor

Vincent Mates has been a part-time instructor at CCC for six years. He typically teaches courses in electronics, electrical and automation technology. Mates is originally from Chicago, Illinois, but moved with his family to Georgia when he was eight. He now lives in Kings Mountain. He graduated from York Technical College in Rock Hill, South […]

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Meet Dr. Fealita Prunty, Criminal Justice Instructor

Dr. Fealita Prunty joined the CCC family about six months ago. Although she has extensive experience, this is her first year teaching Criminal Justice. She has worked as a training supervisor for Piedmont Airlines, a tutor and a substitute teacher. Her credentials include two bachelor’s degrees, one from The University of Virginia’s College at Wise […]

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Carroll Named Finalist for State Award

Richard Carroll, Fire Protection Technology instructor at Cleveland Community College, was named one of three finalists for the North Carolina Community College System’s Excellence in Teaching Award. “I’m very humbled by the whole experience,” said Carroll. “I feel blessed that the lessons I have learned, being a student myself recently, have allowed me to make […]

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Faculty Member Named Kappa Delta Pi Teacher of Honor

Solomon Willis, Mathematics Instructor and Math and Foreign Language Department Chair at Cleveland Community College, was recently named the recipient of the Teacher of Honor Award from Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education. “I feel very blessed and completely humbled to receive the distinction of a Kappa Delta Pi Teacher of Honor,” said […]

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