| Meet
our Staff
We are always interested
in suggestions for expansion
or improvement of our services.
Please drop a note in our
suggestion box and feel free
to contact Toni Knott or another
team member with questions
or comments any time!
| Toni
Knott, Learning Assistance
Center Coordinator / Instructor
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828.586.4091 ext.
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800.447.4091 ext.
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| Office: |
Oaks
Hall, 2nd floor |
| e-mail: |
tknott@southwesterncc.edu |
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Toni has a B.A. degree
in English with a minor
in Journalism and a M.A.
degree in English Literature
from Western Carolina
University (WCU). |
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She was an adjunct
instructor in SCC’s
English Dept for three
years before serving as
the LAC coordinator and
teaching developmental
courses in reading and
writing, as well as a
study skills course. She
continues to teach English
courses from time to time
and to serve as managing
editor for the Milestone
student publication. Her
teaching experience also
includes Mars Hill College’s
Adult Access program and
WCU’s Continuing
Education program. |
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| Phillip
Achey, Learning Consultant
- Macon Campus |
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Offering tutoring in
science and math at the
Macon Center LAC.
Earned B.S. and M.S. in
physics, and Ph.D. in biophysics
from Penn State University.
Professor Emeritus from
University of Florida with
over 30 years of teaching
experience. Tutoring experience
at Santa Fe Community College,
Gainesville, FL.
Enjoys weekly hikes with
the O.F.H.C. Interested
in civil war history. Does
volunteer mentoring at Rabun
County Middle School. |
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| Mary
Bradley, Developmental
Math Instructor
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Twenty
five years of teaching
experience from early
childhood to middle school
through college. Teaches
Essential Mathematics,
Introductory Algebra,
Intermediate Algebra and
education courses at SCC. |
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B.S. Ed.
in Home Economics and
Middle Grades Education
from Western Carolina
University. Currently
working on Master's degree
in Mathematics Education. |
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Personal
interests include gardening,
landscaping, and crafts. |
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see
Mary's webpage |
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| Art
Buesch, Math Consultant
- Macon Campus |
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Teaches
Developmental Mathematics
(MAT 060 and 070) at Macon
Campus. |
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Can assist
students with Math, Chemistry,
and Physics. Willing to
assist in other subject
areas as well. |
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Earned
B.S. in Metallurgical
Engineering in 2000. |
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Before
switching to a career
in teaching, has worked
in a variety of industries,
including a large petrochemical
refinery (corrosion engineer
- TX), steel mill (metallurgical
engineer - AR), diaper
manufacturing (process
engineer - MO), and heavy
equipment manufacturing
(project engineer and
management - NC). |
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Has plans to begin coursework
towards master’s
degree in either mathematics
or physics this year,
opening more doors for
teaching opportunities. |
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Interests include family
(currently engaged), anything
and everything outdoors,
MMA, and learning about
the world we live in. |
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| Sarah
Carothers, Math instructor
and Physics and Math tutor |
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Eight years at SCC teaching
math, physics, and psychology. |
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B.A. in Physics from
University of North Carolina-Chapel
Hill, 1985. |
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Enjoys horseback riding,
hiking, sports, music,
and reading. |
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| Andrew
Chockla, Math Consultant
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I have a
B.S. in mathematics with
a minor in Computer Science
and recently completed
a M.S. in mathematics. |
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I currently am teaching
Essential Mathematics
and Statistics I at SCC.
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I taught a stats class
at WCU while working on
my M.S. |
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I enjoy statistics but
will be able to provide
aid up through calculus. |
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I am highly interested
in Asian cultures (Japanese
culture
in particular) and intend
to possibly spend time
in Japan as part of the
JET (Japanese Exchange
and Teaching) program. |
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I also enjoy watching
anime, video games, reading
a good book, and sports. |
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| Deborah
Cochran, Biology Instructor
and General Learning Consultant |
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Teaches Anatomy and
Physiology at SCC. Background
in biology, basic chemistry,
and basic math. |
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B.S. in Education (Science,
Math, and Gifted Education)
and M.S. in Cell Biology
from Western Carolina
University. |
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Interests include gardening,
church, arts, politics,
and parenting |
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| Sidney
Engle |
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Sidney has a B.A. degree
in English Literature and
a M.A. degree in French
Literature from the University
of Tennessee.
He currently serves as
a Learning Consultant in
the LAC where he is available
to help with writing, Spanish,
French, ESL, and computer
skills. His teaching experience
also includes working as
an adjunct instructor for
five years at Pellissippi
State Technical Community
College in Knoxville, Tennessee,
and also as a Graduate Teaching
Assistant at the University
of Tennessee. |
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| Sherry
Fox , Learning Consultant |
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Sherry received
a B.S. in Nutrition &
Dietetics in 1987 from Western
Carolina University. She has
taught a variety of students
ranging in age from preschool
through adulthood. She began
teaching developmentally challenged
adults at Webster Enterprises
but soon was transferred to
tutor math at the Job Corps
Center in Cherokee, NC. She
soon became a valuable asset
to the Corps and was promoted
to a math teaching position.
When this center closed, she
was welcomed at another Job
Corps location. Currently,
she is closer to home at the
Jackson Campus where she teaches
developmental reading, developmental
English, and study skills/college
success courses. She is enthusiastic
about teaching and supporting
students who are willing to
persevere in order to accomplish
their goals.
Sherry thinks that we all
can learn something every
day, no matter our age, and
believes we all are capable
of learning. As a Learning
Consultant, she can assist
with writing papers, grammar,
reading, and basic math. She
enjoys organic gardening,
camping, creating fiber arts,
reading, and spending time
with her family. |
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| Jason
Hatch, Learning Consultant
- Macon Campus |
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Jason had a late start in
college education but has
now earned an associate’s
degree and is currently finishing
a BA in Middle Grades Mathematics.
He mainly enjoys tutoring
everyday math courses but
also does algebra and chemistry
and will continue to add to
this list as time goes on.
His career path seems to be
leading toward working with
middle graders, hoping to
bring some fun and enthusiasm
for essential math skills
and for learning itself. Living
in Otto, he tutors mostly
at the Macon Center LAC. He
finds it satisfying to share
knowledge, along with helping
and seeing people succeed.
Jason’s previous
employment includes a bicycle
paper route, six years of
service in the U.S Navy
working on electronics and
weapons, various factory
jobs in Ohio, and many years
in and around the carpentry
trades, building and remodeling
homes.
His enjoyments and pursuits
(mostly outdoors) have been
too many to mention, including
achieving Eagle Scout. After
a decade of traveling the
highways, sailing some seas
and exploring the woods,
he is looking forward to
slowing down a bit, having
a family (hopefully), teaching
(more than likely), and
enjoying the rest of the
journey (mandatory)! |
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| Eric
Hendrix, English |
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Eric Hendrix is a
Visiting Lecturer at
Western Carolina University
during the day; during
the night (Thursdays,
usually), he assists
in the LAC. Eric holds
a Two-Year Certificate
from SCC in Radio &
TV Technology. He received
his undergraduate degree
in English Literature
from Western Carolina
University and his Master's
in English from Western
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Eric assists with topics
ranging from basic math
through philosophy, history,
and, of course, English
and literature. If English
is your second language,
his Spanish is adequate,
as is his German, but
Eric's greatest strength
with ESL students is helping
them to organize thoughts
and construct sentences
in English from their
native tongue. |
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When not teaching or
tutoring, Eric spends
his time absorbed in writing
(lyrics, short stories,
reflections and musings,
and whatever else pops
into his head), reading;
and, weather permitting,
working outside. |
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| Ken
Hollingsworth, Anthropology,
Geography, Humanities
Instructor |
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Over twenty years of
teaching experience. Teaches
Comparative Cultures,
World Regional Geography,
General Anthropology,
Southern Culture, and
Nature Hiking ay SCC.
Teaches Cultural Geography
and Archaeology at Western
Carolina University. |
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B.A. in Geography and
M.A. Ed. in Geo Sciences
from Western Carolina
University. |
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Interested in environmental
studies and Native American
studies. |
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| David
Hug, Learning Consultant -
Macon |
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David Hug has a B.A. in
Philosophy and an M.S. in
Special Education from Southern
Illinois University. He taught
students from elementary to
high school levels for 28
years in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Dave moved to the mountains
to enjoy activities such as
hiking, biking, paddling and
landscaping. In addition to
his position in the LAC, he
also is an adjunct instructor
at the Macon campus. |
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| David
Hughes, Learning Consultant |
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I have a B.S.E. in Mechanical
Engineering from the University
of Central Florida and am
three or four courses shy
of a second bachelor’s
degree in environmental engineering.
I am currently enrolled here
at Southwestern in the Automotive
Systems program. |
| I have worked as both a
mechanical and an environmental
engineer. The mechanical role
was a test engineer in jet
engine development. The environmental
role was a project engineer
in a consulting firm dealing
with hazardous waste disposal. |
| If you have questions about
math, physics, chemistry,
or what’s wrong with
your car, give me a try. |
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| Gosia
Jedrzejczyk, Tutor and Learning
Consultant |
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I have an MBA degree
from Poland. In May 2007
I graduated from SCC with
AAS degrees in Business
Administration and Electronic
Commerce. I also have some
teaching experience from
the Job Corps in Cherokee
and from Poland.
I enjoy working as a peer-tutor
and Learning Consultant
in the LAC, where I’m
available to help with accounting,
business, mathematics and
computers. I want to help
SCC students develop their
full potential and achieve
their educational goals.
Within the last ten years
I lived and studied in Poland,
Germany and here in the
USA. I traveled, learned
about other cultures, and
met many fascinating people.
Three years ago I started
to work and study here at
SCC and I enjoyed it very
much. I’m glad to
work for the fourth best
community college in the
USA! |
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| Christy
McCarley , Volunteer Learning
Consultant |
photo
coming
soon |
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Bio will be posted here
soon . . |
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| Trey
McElroy |
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I am currently preparing
to finish my B.A. in both
English/Literature and Philosophy
from WCU. From there I will
work toward my M.A. in Literature.
I am an SCC alumnus and
have worked here in previous
semesters as a tutor for
Student Support Services.
I can help in any area of
writing and many areas of
Social Science.
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| Shelly
Nixon, Learning Consultant
- Macon Campus |
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Shelly M. Nixon is available
for tutoring and assistance
in English, mathematics, basic
computer skills, and science
at the Macon Campus. She also
teaches English and reading
courses. |
| Shelly currently holds a
B.S. in chemistry from Eastern
Michigan University as well
as an M.L.S. in Women’s
and Gender Studies from the
same institution. She currently
is completing her last semester
of coursework at the University
of North Carolina at Asheville
in the Master’s of Liberal
Arts program. Her thesis writing
begins in January 2009, and
she really, really hopes to
graduate in December 2009.
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| Shelly’s previous
employment includes serving
as an educator in a variety
of capacities as well as nonprofit
work. Her interests include
laughing, drinking tea, petting
cats, reading, hiking, playing
piano, and enjoying lots of
family time. |
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| Ginny
Proffit, Learning Consultant
/ Adjunct Instructor |
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Ginny has a B.S. in
Education from Concord University
in Athens, West Virginia.
In 1988, she earned an M.A.
in Communication from West
Virginia University in Morgantown,
West Virginia. Since moving
to North Carolina in 2001,
she has been employed by
the Jackson County Board
of Education as a middle
school Language Arts teacher
and, later, by Southwestern
Community College as an
adjunct instructor in the
Communication Department.
She currently serves as
a Learning Consultant in
the LAC on Tuesday evenings.
Ginny is ready to assist
with writing, English, and
the sciences.
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| Debra
Thomas, Learning Consultant
- Macon Campus |
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| Deborah is a Learning
Consultant in the Macon
Center LAC. She is available
to assist students with
all things English,
as well as the social
sciences, basic Spanish,
and computer skills.
Her specialty is writing,
so don’t hesitate
to ask if you need help
creating or revising
essays. |
| Deborah has a B.A.
in English with a minor
in Spanish from the
University of South
Carolina (the real USC).
She teaches developmental
English and Reading,
as well as Success and
Study Skills, at the
beautiful new Groves
Center on SCC’s
Macon campus. |
| When she’s not
teaching or assisting
students, Deb is creating
newsletters and brochures
for a variety of clients.
She also enjoys organic
gardening, hiking, and
traveling. |
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