Membership Profiles
MCRPA has over 150 members dedicated to fostering professional growth and collaboration. We build strong connections to better support both our students and our colleague.
Members are listed by last name.
Note: If you would like to update your profile, please send a request to mcrpa@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Office Location: Germantown Campus, SA Building Suite 110E
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Email: carla.ammerman@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-5351
Office Location: CT, S123
Office Location: Germantown Campus
Email: gloria.barron@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 2405676974
Office Location: Rockville Campus, MK330B
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Gloria Barron works for the office of E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence. She is an instructional designer, professional development trainer and course developer. Gloria is a technical subject matter expert and provides guidance to less experienced Montgomery College employees. Gloria is also a part-time faculty member in the Computer Science department.Educational Background
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems, University of Houston
Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University
Master Certificate in IT: eLearning, George Mason University
Web Development and Design, Montgomery College
Email: jennifer.baugh@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-4003
Office Location: Rockville Campus, Mannakee, MK 325C
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Jennifer is the creative project manager for the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Montgomery College and has over 30 years of experience in the creative industry. Throughout her career she has held the titles of senior graphic designer, art director, creative director, creative services director, and creative project manager. She has worked in web exclusively, as well as in print, radio, and television. She believes that sharing is an art form and that digital stories have profound impact for a just future. She is a storyteller, world traveler, and aspiring poet.
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Office Location: Rockville Campus, MT 218D
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I am passionate about animals, art/design, psychology, philosophy, Greek language/culture, and music. I have earned several certificates/degrees at MC in the seven years I've worked here, and I'm interested in branching out from administrative work.Other things to know: I volunteer at a rabbit rescue, I go to Hawaii every year (family lives there), and I have a dream to write a screenplay that becomes a feature film.
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Office Location: Germantown Campus, BE244
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Office Location: Rockville Campus
Office Location: CT, E121
Office Location: Rockville Campus
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Erika was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and completed her B.A. in Humanities at Western Washington University. She minored in Latin, Greek, and Classical Studies and spent her summers working at Starbucks in downtown Seattle. Erika then moved to Kentucky to pursue a Masters in Classical Studies at the University of Kentucky and achieve additional certification from the Institute of Latin Studies. She has since lived in Virginia and Japan before moving into the area. Here at Montgomery College, Erika teaches English 101 & 102, Latin 101 & 102, moonlights as an ATPA embedded coach, and serves as Part-Time Faculty Associate and in this capacity looks forward to assisting part-time faculty, departments in her area, and the Part-Time Faculty Institute.
Educational Background
- M.A., University of Kentucky
- B.A., Western Washington University
Office Location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, RC 212
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Megan Calvert has over 20 years of experience in education focusing on instruction,
curriculum design, and teacher professional development. She has worked in at the
college since 2009 as an Adult ESOL Instructor and Educational Specialist in Workforce
Development and Continuing Education. Currently, she focuses on supporting instructors
through the Fundamentals of Teaching Initiative and supporting staff and faculty in
learning Microsoft Office.
Previously, Megan served as a Fulbright-sponsored teaching assistant in France, an
AmeriCorps volunteer at the International Rescue Committee, a Peace Corps volunteer
in Kyrgyzstan, and a US State Department-sponsored English Language Fellow in Turkey.
She earned a BA in French and Spanish from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
and an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from American University
in Washington, DC.
Email: britney.carter@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-526-0586
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Office Location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, Cultural Arts
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Dianne L. Cherry is a seasoned messaging professional with extensive experience in public affairs and higher education.
Upon completing her Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Journalism and Radio, Television and Motion Pictures at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1976, she earned the Master’s degree at The Ohio State University in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations. Cherry became Coordinator of Public Information at the NC Division of Environmental Management in 1980.
After earning the doctorate in Mass Communication Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Cherry joined the Communication faculty at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. While there, she earned a fellowship to examine the uses of images and icons in the Inuit First Nations, and developed and taught the seminar, “Peoples of Color and Mass Media.”
As chair of the Department of Journalism at Norfolk State University, she served as program convention chair and chair of both the minority divisions of the Eastern Communication Association, and the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Relocating to the DMV, Cherry became a writer for the Special English Section at the US State Department’s Voice of America, as well as public affairs specialist for the DC Department of Human Services.
At Montgomery College’s Department of ELAP, Linguistics and Communication, she has taught “Foundations of Human Communication,” and was selected as a member of the 2022 cohorts of the MC – Smithsonian Faculty Fellows, and the Quantitative Research in the Disciplines. She consistently has worked with colleagues on campus committees to promote our students’ success, including the College’s General Education Oral and Written Communication Rubric Revision committee, and the Department’s assignment evaluation rubrics.
Cherry’s community activities include a Takoma Park City Council appointment to the Emergency Preparedness Committee, and active memberships on the Information and Communications Committee [I & C] and award – winning Emergency Response Team [ERT] of Montgomery County Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a public service organization. She has served as a Chief Judge for the Montgomery County Board of Elections since 2007.
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Email: christine.crefton@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-7252
Office Location: Rockville Campus, Mannakee (MK) 325D
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Christine Crefton began her journey at Montgomery College in January 2009 serving as the Faculty Outreach Librarian before becoming the Campus Library Manager at the Rockville campus library; instituting changes that focused on student needs, staff morale, relationship building, and the overall culture of the campus library.Currently serving as a resource and support person for projects and programs at the college including M.O.S.T. Commons, Microcredentials, Pressbooks, UN SDG Open Pedagogy Fellowship, and facilitating various Professional Development opportunities such as the 2020-2021 Presidential Innovation Leadership Institute. With many years of experience working in the private sector, government, and in academic and public library settings, she brings her passion for transformational leadership, courageous visioning, and identifying the strengths and motivations of individuals to maximize employee engagement and help lead teams through change to her position in the Office of E-learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence.
Christine is a Doctor of Education, earning the degree from Drexel University’s Educational Leadership and Management program with a concentration in Organization Development and Adult Learning. She has a Master’s degree in Library Science and Information Systems from Drexel and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Villanova University in Philadelphia, PA majoring in Political Science with a minor in Communications.
Email: ramon.delacruz@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-4439
Office Location: CT S212A
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Ramon starred in three productions of the MC Theatre department (Eliot: A soldier's fugue, BIG Love and The Last days of Judas Iscariot). Still learning, Ramon was hired as the HR Associate for HRSTM supporting the Director of C.P.O.D. (now E-LITE) and their training team. After excelling at C.P.O.D. (Center for Professional and Organizational Development), Ramon was moved to the AFS/SVP office under Dr. Janet Wormack to support the transition team planning the relocation of most non-academic employees on campus to the Central Services Building (CT). Once the transition plan was complete, Ramon was moved to CT as the CT Building Coordinator where he has supported MC as resource of knowledge and inspiration.
Still learning by serving as chair for Staff Council in MC Governance (2021-2022), advising students as part of the Outdoor Adventures club, mentoring music students in the World Ensemble and motivating rising entrepreneurs to follow their dreams to succeed. Still learning, now as CEO of www.3DLCE.com, Ramon took this pandemic blessing of time to finish projects. Authoring and publishing his first book "Time Is Greater Than Money Volume 1" which was written to inspire us to reflect on ourselves and reframe how we view and value our time. Then, Ramon finished his debut music release in May 2022 titled "LOVE the album" writing, producing and performing the 9 new singles inspired by pandemic reflection, self-love and an artful dreaming. Ramon is currently promoting these projects, while working on the follow up Volume 2, as well as 2 music videos and 2 film pilots. Ramon enjoys spending time with his children and family in nature, meditation, gardening, reading, making music, writing, hiking and re-gifting the blessings he's been given.
Mr. De La Cruz wants you to know that you can follow your dreams AND make money. You can achieve anything you wish to, with some focus and follow through. Ramon Luis De La Cruz can be found on YouTube at Very Dad Things, a personal V-log where he shares dad-isms in nature. Ramon is a member of the Spectrum Band, represented by Washington Talent Agency.
Email: lisa.dobbins@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-7351
Office Location: Rockville Campus
Email: vickie.drake@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-1559
Office Location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, RC 203A
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Email: sylena.ellison@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 2405674520
Office Location: Rockville Campus, SV303
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I am a first-generation college student with over 13 years of experience in education. I have been in my current position as ACES Student Success Coordinator for over 6.5 years providing underrepresented high school seniors and community college students with academic, career and transition planning throughout their journey in higher education. Previously I worked for Northern Virginia Community College as a Transition Counselor where I provided similar services to students from underserved populations and taught College Success Skills-Student Development courses.I earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and Master’s degree in Community Psychology – Clinical concentration.
Office Location: CT
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Email: richard.forrest@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 2405672267
Office Location: Rockville Campus, MK
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Office Location: Rockville Campus, SV 303
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Office Location: Rockville Campus
Office Location: Germantown Campus
Email: cindy.jacobs@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 2405671930
Office Location: Germantown Campus, PK 158
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Office Location: Germantown Campus
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Amanullah Khalid received his BS in Computer Science from the University of Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, and his Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) from Abasyn University of Peshawar, also in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Mr. Khalid began his professional career as a Computer Lecturer at Hewad University in Kabul, Afghanistan. He has taught a variety of graduate and undergraduate computer science courses to numerous universities in Afghanistan and abroad. Mr. Khalid has earned several computer science certifications, including Java SE Certification (Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer, Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 8 Programmer) and Oracle Database Certification (Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate, Oracle Database PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional, Oracle Database Administration 1)
Educational Background
- BS in Computer Science, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) from Abasyn University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Email: Joyce.Khouri@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-5183
Office Location: Rockville Campus, HU 306
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I’m excited to recently have stepped into the role of Digital Learning Center Specialist at the Rockville campus. Before coming to MC, I spent 17 years teaching middle and high school English and training teachers in Montgomery County Public Schools. Most recently I was working in MC’s Adult ESOL and Literacy Grant program where I was teaching GED English classes and then moved into the Instructional Specialist role. As the Instructional Specialist, I had the chance to support instructors in strengthening their teaching and helping students grow. I love making learners feel valued and helping them have the tools to be successful in life, and I am eager to do that at the DLC!I come from a family of teachers, and when I’m not in the classroom or leading a training, you can find me spending time with my extended family, many of whom are in Lebanon. Some of my best times are sitting around the table with them eating, telling stories, laughing, and then eating some more delicious food!
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Email: Nichole.Land@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-1986
Office Location: Rockville Campus, MK 300G
Office Location: Rockville Campus
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Email: kristina.little@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-4146
Office Location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, CF150
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Kristina began her journey at Montgomery College in 2009 as a WDCE contractor and has been a dedicated ACES Student Success Coordinator since March 2023. With over five years of experience in recruitment and enrollment access within the higher education sector, Kristina brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.
She deeply values her involvement with the Montgomery College Rising Professionals Association (MCRPA), where she enjoys connecting with fellow MC professionals and learning about their diverse roles across the college. One of Kristina’s favorite aspects of her work is taking advantage of professional development opportunities alongside her colleagues, which she finds enriching and inspiring. Her commitment to both her MC role and the MCRPA reflects her passion for fostering a collaborative and supportive professional community at Montgomery College.
Email: tracey.little@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-6002
Office Location: Rockville Campus
Office Location: Rockville Campus, Macklin Tower 512
Email: Julie.Loy@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-6147
Office Location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, RC 213A
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Office Location: Germantown Campus
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Email: ana.matta@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-7285
Office Location: Rockville Campus, SV 206VV
Email: libby.mcclayton@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-4951
Office Location: Rockville Campus, SV 104A
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Libby currently is the Service Learning Coordinator on the Rockville campus. Libby began her career in national service serving two years in AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps State/National programs. Having the passion to serve, Libby then worked at various non-profits, including Hunger Free America where she worked as one Associate Director of their AmeriCorps VISTA program and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as a Volunteer Engagement Specialist.Libby holds a Bachelor’s degree from Drew University and in her spare time, she enjoys practicing and teaching yoga, cooking and baking vegan food, swimming, volunteering, and spending time in the great outdoors.
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Email: Sandra.menzies@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 3013859294
Office Location: Rockville Campus
Office Location: Germantown Campus
Email: paul.miller@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 12405671953
Office Location: Rockville Campus, Mannakee Building, 325J
Office Location: Germantown Campus
Email: maria.martinez@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-7775
Office Location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, CF151
Office Location: ECEC, C135A
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Office Location: Rockville Campus, SV 102
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Office Location: Central Services - C311R
Phone: 240-567-2190
Office Location: Rockville Campus
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Office Location: Germantown Campus
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Jennifer Moxley joined the ACES program in April 2023 with over 14 years of experience in higher education with a background in admissions, student engagement, and athletics. Before joining Montgomery College, she was the student leadership coordinator at Frederick Community College where she oversaw clubs and organizations, volunteer and service-learning, and advised the student government association. She also previously worked in the Admissions Office as the admissions advisor/recruiter. She earned her associate’s degree in general studies from Frederick Community College, bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Shenandoah University, and master’s degree in human sciences from Hood College.
Jennifer is a dedicated professional who prides herself in being a resource for her students to ensure they have the tools needed for success. She is passionate about helping students navigate processes and building connections to help them reach their goals.
Office Location: Germantown Campus
Email: Huong.nguyen@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-1765
Office Location: Rockville Campus, SV 403H
Office Location: Germantown Campus
Email: nghi.nguyen@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-1953
Office Location: Rockville Campus, Mannakee Building (MK) 342G
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I started working at Montgomery College in 2008 for the Office of E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence (ELITE). I am the Web and Multimedia Specialist for ELITE. I work with videos, video captions, and other media. In addition, I offer workshops for faculty and staff on technology software and tools to enhance their work and teaching that align with the College's mission for students success.
Office Location: Germantown Campus, SA/109
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Office Location: Germantown Campus
Office Location: Germantown Campus
Office Location: CT E416F
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I am a proud mother of two boys who are Resident Nurses. Originally from the Philippines, I moved to the United States in 2000 on a working visa for my husband. Adjusting to life here was challenging at first, but over time, I became resilient and embraced our new life.
Email: patricia.polimadei@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-478-9286
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Her post-secondary studies began at Montgomery College, and as an alum knows how MC offers endless possibilities to our diverse community members. Patricia's career has focused on guiding and counseling at-risk youth, engaging our under-represented and under-served communities, and helping build bridges for community members interested in completing higher educational goals.
Currently, Patricia is an ACES Academic Coach at Rockville High School. She guides underrepresented and first-generation college students with the college admission process, ensuring students and families have access to the post-secondary educational opportunities. Also, through Montgomery Colleges partnership with Montgomery County's Correction and Rehabilitation, she teaches GED classes at the Pre-Release and Reentry Services (PRRS) currently offers for program participants. Patricia believes everyone deserves an equitable opportunity to a quality education.
Office Location: Rockville Campus
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Office Location: Germantown Campus
Office Location: Germantown Campus
Office Location: Germantown Campus
Office Location: Germantown Campus
Office Location: Germantown Campus
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Email: ayrianna.stansberry@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 204-567-5145
Office Location: Rockville Campus, SV 121
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Email: jensen.toperzer@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 204-567-1547
Office Location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, ST 123
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Office Location: Germantown Campus
Office Location: Floor 4 of Central Services Building
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Office Location: Germantown Campus
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My name is Daniel Umana, I am the Digital Learning Center Manager for the Rockville Campus. Before joining MC I had a career in k-12 education, where I was a teacher and later a school administrator. I proudly attended Montgomery College, where I received the tools and experience needed to move on to the University of Maryland for my undergraduate degree in Public Health Science, and later to Johns Hopkins University for my master's degree in education. I am proud first-generation college graduate, and first-generation Salvadoran-American. I feel passionately about improving education access and equity, especially for those in disadvantaged situations.
Email: ramon.valenzuela@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 204-567-7459
Office Location: Rockville Campus, SV405
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I work as an Instructional Assistant for the Assessment & Testing Centers, providing test administration assistance to students, faculty, and staff. Before this position, I worked for our Workforce Development & Continuing Education Department as a Customer Service Representative, where I provided registration and operational support at our WDCE Westfield South Center. I look forward to reconnecting with former colleagues and meeting new ones through MCRPA.
Office Location: Takoma Park Silver Spring Campus
Office Location: Rockville Campus
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Chernet Weldeab, PhDEducation Specialist
Montgomery College, Educational Opportunity Center
Educational Background:
- PhD in Special Education, University of Oslo, Norway
- MPhil in Special Education, University of Oslo, Norway
- BA Degree in Educational Psychology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
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- Education Specialist: Montgomery College, Maryland
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Dr. Weldeab has extensive skills, knowledge and over eighteen years of experience teaching, developing, managing, coordinating, and evaluating education, special education and early intervention projects in Africa, Europe, and Unites States of America. He has knowledge and experience in providing Academic Counselling and Advising to college and university students from multicultural backgrounds.
Trained in both qualitative and quantitative methods, Dr. Weldeab has conducted, published, and presented multiple research and articles on the issues of special education. For more than eighteen years, he worked in education settings from secondary school counsellor position to university professor. He also worked with people with disabilities, families, immigrants with various positions. In addition, he worked in health and multicultural settings where he trained health care providers, social workers, therapists, teachers, and parents.
Dr. Weldeab has excellent grant and proposal writing skills and experience. He has also years of experience in communications and social media. He has excellent experience in community outreach and volunteered in programs and organizations and was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award and TASH’s Special Recognition Award.
Email: Charmaine.Weston@MontgomeryCollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-1680
Office Location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, Pavilion 3/122E
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Office Location: Germantown Campus
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This year marks my 19th in Higher Education, with a career that has spanned several institutions across Maryland—from the Maryland Institute College of Art to multiple community colleges. My professional foundation lies primarily in student conduct and retention, where I’ve focused on creating supportive, accountable environments for student success.I’m a proud lifelong Marylander. Beyond higher ed, I’m a creative at heart—a screenwriter, playwright, and actor with a passion for storytelling and the arts. Whether in the classroom, a conference room, or on stage, I bring authenticity, empathy, and a commitment to growth and impact in all that I do.
Office Location: Germantown Campus
Office Location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
Office Location: Takoma Park Silver Spring Campus
Office Location: Takoma Park Silver Spring Campus
Office Location: Takoma Park Silver Spring Campus
Office Location: Rockville Campus
Office Location: Germantown Campus
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Office Location: Rockville Campus, SC 250F
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I worked as a Special Education Paraeducator at Montgomery County Public School in Rockville from 2017 to 2024. In April 2024, I started to work as a Master Tutor (Math Support Specialist) in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science at Montgomery College Rockville Campus.
I am a proud mother of a son who is interested in environmental science and renewable technology. He will come to MC after high school. I met my husband at college in China. He is a senior scientist at NIH.
Email: iadviga.zhelezinskaia@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 204-567-2116
Office Location: Germantown Campus, SA 318
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