Author: Mark Rummel

Alumni Spotlight: Avery Hoffman

Current or most recent title and employer?
Merchandise Coordinator at Neiman Marcus Group

How did SC4 help prepare you?
I was in Middle College while I was also still in high school. I also stayed home a year to attend SC4 and graduate from the Middle College program, earning two associate degrees. I then transferred to the University of Alabama. I had already completed all of my prerequisites, so I was able to jump right into my core curriculum for my major.

What do you like most about what you do professionally?
I am able to travel while I work from home.

Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
A bachelor’s degree in human environmental sciences at the University of Alabama.

SC4 winter athletics camps available

On the heels of a sold-out pitching clinic with MLB pitcher and former SC4 alumnus Paul Fry, St. Clair County Community College (SC4) is offering three additional camps in volleyball, softball and baseball this winter.

“These camps provide a wonderful opportunity to learn from collegiate coaches, athletes and experts,” said SC4 Athletic Director Dale Vos. “We expect these camps to fill fast and look forward to helping young athletes learn new skills this winter to improve their future success.”

All athletic camps take place in the SC4 Fieldhouse.

Volleyball Camp (Two-day camp)
For learners in grades 4-12
Feb. 3 and 10, 6 to 9 p.m.
Price: $100
Deadline: Feb. 2 at 4 p.m.

Softball Camp (One-day camp)
For learners in grades 6-12
Feb. 5, noon to 3 p.m.
Price: $65
Deadline: Feb. 4 at 4 p.m.

Baseball Camp (Two-day camp)
For learners in grades 3-12
Feb. 19 and 26, noon to 3 p.m.
Price: $100
Deadline: Feb. 17 at 4 p.m.

Limited space is available for each of the camps. For more information and to register, visit sc4.edu/camps. Email athletics@sc4.edu or call (810) 989-5662 with questions.

Alumni Spotlight: Marcie Rosario

Current or most recent title and employer?
Registered Respiratory Therapist at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit

How did SC4 help prepare you?
I took some prerequisite classes at SC4 almost 17 years ago.

What do you like most about what you do professionally?
I am a clinical educator at my facility for RT students on floor therapy, NICU and PICU. I love to teach and take care of the smallest people.

Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
I transferred to Macomb Community College and completed the respiratory care program in 2008. I’m now in an online bachelor’s program for my BSRT and I hope to become a college instructor one day.

Alumni Spotlight: Roberta Teahen

Current or most recent title and employer?
Associate Provost, Ferris State University

How did SC4 help prepare you?
My SC4 education was exceptionally good. In fact, I often share that I believe my instructors at what was then PHJC were better than I experienced at Michigan State, where I earned B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. The faculty were dedicated to teaching and their students. It was an excellent foundation for transfer to a large – and pretty non-student-centered – institution.

What do you like most about what you do professionally?
I have had the opportunity to positively influence many students in their education and subsequent careers. I have especially enjoyed the learning that was an integral part of all of my professional roles and the opportunity to interact with other educated, caring, committed professionals and to get to know so many students with potential who had not yet recognized how much talent they had.

Did you transfer on and earn other degrees? If so, what degrees and from where?
As noted above, B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from Michigan State. Degrees, respectively, were Business Education; Business and Distributive Education; and Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education.