MONTCO ON THE MOVE: Recent Episodes
Montgomery County Community College
Twenty years ago, Eric Clark took a summer course at Montgomery County Community College to help him finish his bachelor’s degree. Now he’s back on campus, this time teaching statistics as a part-time instructor. Listen as he tells his Montco journey and what it’s like to be back on campus after two decades.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
David Ivory, Director of the Sound Recording and Music Technology program, talks about the program. He talks about what students learn during their time in the program, and the potential jobs and opportunities available to them after graduation.
Recorded and edited by Isabel Schweizer, Nicholas Katits and Baph McIver from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Wendy Erhardt, English Senior Lecturer, is the recipient of the 2026 Barnes & Noble Part-Time Faculty Teaching Excellence Award. Erhardt talks about the student nominated award and what it means to her, as well as her career in teaching and what it takes to be successful as a student at Montco.
Recorded and edited by Isabel Schweizer, Nicholas Katits and Baph McIver from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Loujain Ahmed, ’26, the 2026 Commencement student speaker talks about her time as a student at the College. Among the many clubs and activities she was involved in, she served as president of Student Government Association, was as a member of the President’s Advisory Council on Equity and Social Justice, the President’s Leadership Council, interned at the Challenger Learning Center at Montco Pottstown and participated in an independent study in astrophysics.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
English Lecturer Dr. John Lynskey and English Faculty Diversity Fellow Dr. Sean Weaver discuss how the lives of those in the LGBTQ+ community have been impacted over legislation enacted over the last 250 years. The conversation is part of “The American Mosaic,” the ongoing series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Montco’s A “More Perfect Union”: Voices of the American Past, Present, and Future, a 250th U.S. Anniversary project, has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
This project has also been sponsored in part by the Division of Liberal of Liberal Arts in partnership with the Erb Charitable Fund and Montco's Student Government Association.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Rebecca Thompson, ’10, talks about how her time as a student at Montco put her on the path to success that ultimately led to career as a certified financial planner and wealth advisor.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Yaniv Aronson, Assistant Professor of Mass Media Studies, and mayor of Conshohocken, talks about the role local government plays in improving the lives of citizens and how its essential to a functioning democracy. The conversation is part of “The American Mosaic,” the ongoing series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Montco’s A “More Perfect Union”: Voices of the American Past, Present, and Future, a 250th U.S. Anniversary project, has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
This project has also been sponsored in part by the Division of Liberal of Liberal Arts in partnership with the Erb Charitable Fund and Montco's Student Government Association.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Pennsylvania State Senator Maria Collett (D-12) talks about her career in Harrisburg, her work as a nurse, her advocacy to improve healthcare and support higher education statewide and why college students should be civically engaged.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Jessica Dalcanton, Theatre Assistant Professor, reflects on the role theatre plays in telling the story of America as part of “The American Mosaic” the ongoing series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Montco’s A “More Perfect Union”: Voices of the American Past, Present, and Future, a 250th U.S. Anniversary project, has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
This project has also been sponsored in part by the Division of Liberal of Liberal Arts in partnership with the Erb Charitable Fund and Montco's Student Government Association.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Sarah Rudich, ’00, Senior Director of Institutional Advancement at Montgomery County Community College, talks about the Montco (PA) Legacy Fund, the official and only MCCC-affiliated philanthropic arm established to advance MCCC’s mission and strategic priorities. She’ll also talk about the importance of donating to the College and ways you can give. For more information, visit mc3.edu/LegacyFund.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Katie Esmaili, Coordinator of Equity Diversity and Belonging, joins Jared to talk about the 2026 Presidential Symposium on Diversity and the keynote speaker Dr. Omekongo Dibinga.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Dr. Jill Meehan continues the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by discussing the roots of American classical music and the composers who helped form the American style.
"Montco’s A “More Perfect Union”: Voices of the American Past, Present, and Future, a 250th U.S. Anniversary project, has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities."
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Dr. Stephanie Allen, Director of Equity, Diversity and Belonging returns to talk about the Tri-Alpha National Honor Society for First Generation College Students and how you may be able to become a member.
Recorded by Quinn Szente and Dominic Hernandez and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
For students looking to get involved in a club or activity on campus, Dr. Tyler Steffy, Director of Student Life, talks about five different ways students can get involved and the benefits of signing up.
Recorded by Quinn Szente and Dominic Hernandez and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, Montco is holding a yearlong celebration during the 2025–2026 academic year featuring a vibrant series of events, activities, and reflections that connect our past to our present and future. Dr. Suzanne del Gizzo, Dean of Liberal Arts, will give an overview of the 250th anniversary commemoration and the events and activities in store for students, employees and the community.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Takisha Mundy, Director of Career and Alumni Engagement, talks about the work her office does to support students and alumni meet their professional goals and stay connected to the College.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Dr. Margaret Bryans, Biology Professor and coordinator of the Biotechnology Program at MCCC, talks about her recent BioBuzz Workforce Champion of the Year Award, and gives an overview of her work to educate and train biotechnology and biomanufacturing of students for the Philadelphia region’s science workforce.
Recorded by Quinn Szente and Ian Meranus, edited by Quinn Szente from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Community college graduate Patrick Howell talks about his long career and the pathway that led to him opening a successful chain of Jamaican food restaurants and food trucks. He also talks about his career as a police office, doctor, teacher and school administrator.
Recorded and edited by Ian Meranus, from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
The Hospitality Institute’s two new food options, Bistro 1964 and Bakery 340, are now open for the fall semester for students, employees and community members. Dr. Anthony Ginexi, Dean of Business and Professional Studies, and Jackie Faillace, Operations and Events Manager at the Hospitality Institute, talk about what customers can expect if they stop by for a meal.
Recorded and edited by Ian Meranus, from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Engineering Science recent graduate Tom Quinn,'25, who recently transferred to Lehigh University talks about his experiences as a student at Montco including a Physics independent research project, his visit to the Green Bank Observatory and his internship at NASA.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente, from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Kicking off a year of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, as well as Constitution Day, Montgomery County Community College will host “Give Us Liberty and the Right to Vote: The Journey to the 19th Amendment” a panel discussion on the 19th amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote. Judge Carolyn T. Carluccio will be among the panelists for the discussion moderated by Seth D. Wilson, Esquire. They talk about the importance of civics education, the Constitution and the Supreme Court.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente, from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and Dr. Nichole Kang, the Wellness Center Director, and Ally Arthur, the Wellness Center Manager, discuss the events and activities happening on campus to commemorate the event. Plus, they’ll talk about the signs and symptoms of suicide and the resources available to help.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente, from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
The fall semester is right around the corner! Kimberly Logan, Academic Support Manager, talks about how Montco’s free tutoring services can help students in all subjects. Tutoring is available 24/7 for all students in-person in the libraries on the Blue Bell and Pottstown Campuses and online through Brainfuse.
Recorded by Quinn Szente, Brett Mitchell, and Dylan Thomas
Edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
In this milestone 100th episode, Montco on the Move welcomes Donald Lyons, Chair of Montgomery County Community College’s Board of Trustees. Donald shares his inspiring educational journey, overcoming academic challenges to achieve his goals. Now a financial professional and community leader, Donald reflects on the transformational power of education, the value of community college, and what it means to come full circle—from being a student to leading as Board Chair of a community college.
Recorded by Quinn Szente, Brett Mitchell, and Dylan Thomas
Edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Professional voice actor Talia Genevieve, ’11, talks about how her time in Montco’s Sound Recording and Music Technology program helped launch a career as a voice actress. You can see her work on the animated series “Universal Basic Guys.”
Recorded by Kyle Ziebis & Dylan Thomas, edited by Matt Frankl from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Wellness Center Director Dr. Nichole Kang and Resilient Students Network Engagement Coordinator Erin Cassidy talk about the grocery program and housing resources available to students to combat food and housing insecurity.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
High school Dual Enrollment student Cat Crutchfield describes her experience as a student in the program. The recent graduate received her associate’s degree in Liberal Studies and is headed to Temple University’s Honors program in the fall.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Music major Kayla Horger, the 2025 Commencement National Anthem singer, tells her story. She’ll talk about her life growing up in music, some of the experiences she’s had as a student at the College and her plans for the future at Kutztown University.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Mechanical Engineering major Ruby Armor, the 2025 Commencement student speaker, returns to talk about her story. She’ll talk about her work on Project Innova- urban concept hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the Merck Automation Innovation Challenge and her independent study involving astrophysics.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and continuing the series on wellness, Ally Arthur, Wellness Center Manager, stops by to talk about the importance of mental health awareness.
Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Tucker McClure
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program.
Loujain Ahmed, SGA President talks about her success as a student at Montco. She also talks about how these opportunities have shaped her as a person and how they will help her to her future goals towards a career in astrophysics.
Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Tucker McClure
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program.
Continuing the year-long series on wellness, Wellness Center Manager Ally Arthur, and Peer Support Specialist Dominic Ciccimaro talk about talk how to manage stress and the connection between fitness, nutrition and mental well-being.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program.
Nyere Miller, assistant athletics director, discusses his extensive career and his roles at our college. He also delves into our athletic programs and how to get involved.
Recorded by Quinn Szente and Anthony Lucas.
Edited by Quinn Szente.
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program.
Continuing the year-long series on wellness, Dr. Nichole Kang, Wellness Center director, and Ally Arthur, Wellness Center manager, talk about the resources available for MCCC students at the Wellness Centers on the Blue Bell and Pottstown campuses.
Recorded by Ethan Coldsmith, Eric Mitchell and Quinn Szente.
Edited by Quinn Szente.
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program.
In 2024, So Much to Give Inclusive Café opened two locations on MCCC’s Blue Bell Campus. The restaurant’s director and co-founder talks about its important mission to provide job opportunities to young people with disabilities.
Recorded by Ethan Coldsmith, Eric Mitchell and Quinn Szente.
Edited by Quinn Szente.
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program.
**Kicking off a series on wellness, Marjorie Taylor, Part-Time Resource Coach and Mo Ganey, Part-Time ACT 101 Student Success Coach, offer resources and tips for MCCC students who are also parents.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente.
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez returns to cap our year-long 60th anniversary commemoration. She’ll talk about how Montco has transformed lives and communities for six decades, her goals for the College during her tenure as president and what the future of the College looks like moving forward.
Recorded by Quinn Szente & Matthew O'Brien. Edited by Quinn Szente.
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
The 2025 Presidential Symposium **will be held on Blue Bell Campus Tuesday, February 11. Dr. Stephanie Allen, Director of Equity, Diversity and Belonging gives all the details about this year’s event, including information on keynote speaker Roberto Clemente Jr.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**MCCC alumnus Stephan Strother, Sr., is a United States Marine Corps veteran and currently works as the senior safety specialist at PECO Energy Company. He’ll talk to Jared about his story as a student at the College, his role at PECO and what makes a good employee for someone starting their career.
Recorded and edited by Matthew O'Brien
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Continuing our 60th anniversary celebration**, Koran Prince, Mustangs Men’s Basketball Head Coach tells Jared about his time as a student-athlete at Montco, what he loves about coaching and his thoughts on 60 years of Montco.
Recorded by Quinn Szente and edited by Donnell Woods
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
The Justice Bell **has begun a three-year residency inside the libraries at Montgomery County Community College’s campuses in Pottstown and Blue Bell. Find out more about the bell’s inspiring history of championing women’s voting rights and new library initiatives, including a grant to support nontraditional students with children.
Recorded by Quinn Szente and edited by Matthew O'Brien
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Continuing our 60th anniversary celebration**, Wendy Axelrod, Blue Bell Rotary Club President, talks to Jared about the organization’s work and partnership with Montgomery County Community College that has last more than 25 years.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**The 2024-2025 art exhibitions at Blue Bell and Pottstown campuses are underway. Galleries Director Patrick Rodgers tells Jared what’s coming this season and why he’s excited.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Continuing our 60th anniversary **celebration, Dr. Roseanne Hofmann, a retired mathematics professor, comes back to campus to talk about what life at the College was like during her 29 years of teaching here.
Recorded by Quinn Szente and Matthew O'brien
Edited by Matthew O'brien
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Joe Godri, a regional sales manager and MCCC alumnus stops by to tell Jared his story. Learn about his time as career which included stints as Director of Athletics for Pennsylvania State University Schuylkill Campus and as Head Baseball Coach at Villanova University.
Recorded by Matthew O'brien and Nate Leslie
Edited by Matthew O'brien
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Continuing our 60th anniversary celebration**, Michael Billetta, Director of Facilities Management, who has worked at the College for 40 years, reflects on the changes to the Blue Bell and Pottstown Campuses during his tenure and what projects he’s working on currently.
Recorded by Matthew O'brien, Meryl Herring and Jacob Stein
Edited by Matthew O'brien
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Stephanie Prazenka, **Associate Director of Records and Registration, and Rob Heller, Academic Advisor, join Jared to talk about what steps students should be taking to register and be prepared for their fall semester classes.
Recorded by Matthew O'brien, Meryl Herring and Jacob Stein
Edited by Matthew O'brien
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
The Rev. Charles W. Quann, Bethlehem Baptist Church Senior Pastor, celebrates MCCC’s 60th anniversary **by talking about his work with the College as a member of the President’s Diversity Council. He also talks shares his personal story and how he became a leader in the Greater Montgomery County community.
Recorded by Cat Perry & Matthew O'brien, edited by Matthew O'brien
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Commencement Student Speaker Zachary Denmark, a Biotechnology graduate, talks about his journey overcoming health concerns to complete his associate’s degree**.
Recorded by Cat Perry & Matthew O'brien, edited by Cat Perry
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Our 60th anniversary **coverage continues as Dr. Jared Brown sits down with Art Professor Patrick Winston to look back on his more than four decades of work teaching at the College.
Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**High school Dual Enrollment student Georgia Horosky completed her associate’s degree at just 17 years old. The president of Phi Theta Kappa’s Beta Tau Lambda chapter, and the Rotaract Club, was recently named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team.
Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brien
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
We’re continuing our 60th anniversary coverage **by talking to Pat Walsh, a graduate of the class of 1970, who talks about attending Montgomery County Community College as a student at the first campus in Conshohocken.
Recorded by Quinn Szente and edited by Matthew O'Brien
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Engineering science students on the Project Innova **hydrogen fuel-cell urban concept vehicle team placed second in the category in the 2024 Shell Ecomarathon Challenge in Indianapolis. Team manager Ruby Armor will talk about the experience and what’s coming up for next year.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
We are continuing our celebration of Montgomery County Community College’s 60th Anniversary **by chatting with Dr. Steven Baron, Professor of Psychology and his son Michael Baron, Psychology lecturer.
The two will reflect on their time as both students and educators. They will offer their thoughts on finding success here at Montco.
Recorded by Matt Frankl and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Mass Media and Sound Production majors Stephen Voight and Ismil Ward, two student photographers for The Montgazette newspaper, were assigned to take photos of President Biden’s campaign stop at Blue Bell Campus. The two reflect on their experience covering the event and share with us a little bit about their time here at Montco and what they plan to do after graduating.
Recorded by Matt Frankl and edited by Nate Leslie.
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
We’re continuing our celebration of Montgomery County Community College’s 60th anniversary **by chatting with Brian Brendlinger, the son of the Dr. LeRoy Brendlinger, the College’s first president. He’ll talk about Montco’s early days and how it’s grown and changed over time.
Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brien
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Dyana Williams, the 2024 Presidential Symposium **keynote speaker, talks to Jared about her legendary career in broadcasting, music activism, and celebrity media strategy.
Recorded via Zoom and edited by Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
We’re continuing our celebration of Montgomery County Community College’s 60th anniversary **by chatting with Dr. Celeste Schwartz, Vice President of Pottstown Campus, Information Technology and Institutional Effectiveness, and an alumna of the Class of 1970. Dr. Schwartz will share her memories of the College’s earliest days as a student and talk about her career working at the College for more than five decades.
Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brien
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Kenil Patel, a strategic engineer at Constellation, who works at the Limerick Generating Station, talks about his experience as Pottstown Promise Early College Program student at Montgomery County Community College and how it helped him to prepare for his success later in life.
Recorded by Nate Leslie and edited by Matthew O'Brien
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**We’re kicking off Montgomery County Community College’s 60th anniversary by talking to two of Montco’s very first graduating class members. Dan and Marie McCartney will talk about their experience and reflect on how the College has grown and changed over time.
Recorded and edited by Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Dr. Stephanie R. Allen, Director of Equity, Diversity and Belonging, returns to the podcast to talk about what’s in store for the 2024 Presidential Symposium on Diversity **running Feb. 13-16, 2024.
Recorded by Quinn Szente and edited by Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Emma McGrath, a liberal studies major and Student Government Association Senator, talks about her experience in the dual enrollment program, the many activities she’s involved with on campus, and how Montco has helped herself and her family overcome difficult times.
Recorded by Donnell Woods and edited by Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Culinary Arts students Sarah Bagley and Ashaleea Walker talk about their recent win in the Grumpy’s Handcarved Sandwich **challenge with the “Sweet Chick.”
Recorded and Edited by Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**My Ly, Vice President of Student Government Association, talks about her experience as an immigrant from Vietnam, a first-generation college student, a dual enrollment student and her experience at Montco in the Engineering Science program.
Recorded and Edited by Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Angela Scott Ferencin, Student Support Programs Manager, talks about the Partnership on Work Enrichment and Readiness Program, which offers students in recovery from substance use, trauma disorder or mental health disorders a chance to learn the skills needed to be successful in College and into the workforce.
Recorded by Quinn Szente
Edited by Jonah Fusco
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Katie Robbins, Associate Director of Financial Aid for Student Relations, stops by to talk to Jared about the FAFSA form and the importance of financial aid and scholarships.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Two members of the annual Whitpain Community Festival Planning Committee, Mike Richino and Tiffany Bregovi, talk about this popular community event and its return to Blue Bell Campus Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30!
Listen to find out what’s new and exciting this year and all the details you’ll need to know if you decide to come. For full details visit whitpainfestival.com Recorded by Quinn Szente
Edited by Donnell Woods
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Lori Davidson, an academic advisor and Assistant Professor of Human Services, and Dominic Ciccimaro, a Recovery Specialist, talk about the services available for students, faculty and staff in recovery at both Blue Bell and Pottstown Campus.
Recorded by Quinn Szente
Edited by Donnell Woods
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Michael Kelly, Music Assistant Professor, joins Jared to talk about the Femmes of Rock **show coming to the theater at the Montco Cultural Center on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Brent Woods, Senior Director of Arts and Culture, returns to the podcast to talk about the upcoming grand reopening of the Theater on Blue Bell Campus and the start of the Montco Cultural Center.
Recorded and edited by Donnell Woods
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Engineering Professor Bill Brownlowe talks about Project Innova, the hydrogen fuel cell urban concept vehicle he and his team of students built, and their experience competing the international Shell Eco-Marathon Challenge at the Indianapolis Speedway.
Recorded by Quinn Szente
Edited by Donnell Woods
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
At 56, Jim Fullan joined the Mustangs **baseball team fulfilling a lifelong dream. Learn more about this Army veteran, retired postal worker and grandfather of nine.
Recorded by Quinn Szente
Edited by Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Physics Assistant Professor Kelli Corrado stops by to talk about being named the recipient of the 2023 Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award **for Teaching Excellence at Commencement this year.
Recorded and edited by Donnell Woods
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Dani Arcos Narvaez stops by to talk about her recent election as the new Student Government Association president. The Ecuadorian native also talks about her experience as an international student and shares her story of the challenges she’s faced since moving to the United States.
Recorded by Quinn Szente
Edited by Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Michael Bettinger, Director of Government and External Relations stops by to talk about the College’s recent award for Most Engaged Campus for Student Voting and how students can get involved in the legislative process.
Recorded by Quinn Szente
Edited by Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Computer Science student and part-time Information Technology employee at Montco Taylor Bellegue talks about being recently named a transfer honoree of the 2023 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team.
Recorded and edited by Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
**Director of Enterprise Software Systems Mary Beaver talks about her team in the Information Technology Department’s Tambellini Innovative Technology Team Award.
Recorded by Ian Meranus and Tristan Van Ruler
Edited by Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Dental Hygiene Program Assistant Professor Linda Teal Mercer and Lecturer Barbara McCormack will talk about their recent dental hygiene service mission to Kenya to treat children. They’ll talk about the challenges of treating over 400 patients in 6 days and why they continue to go back to help.
Recorded and edited Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**April is Community College Month, and we’ve invited Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez back to the podcast to talk about the value of a community college education for students and the economy, plus we’ll find out more about what’s going on at Montco.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Yamilet Reyes, program coordinator of Equity, Diversity and Belonging talks about some of the programs and events she’s worked on at the College this year, what’s to come and what she’s learned in the process.
Recorded by Scout Woodhouse, Quinn Szente and Ian Meranus
Edited by Evan Healey
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Griffin Whalen, a Tourism and Hospitality Management major, just returned from a once in a lifetime trip to Morocco. He’s also the current Student Government Association secretary and credits his time at Montco for his success.
Recorded by Ian Meranus and Jonah Fusco
Edited by Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Patty Abdalla, Director of Academic Support, talks about the tutoring resources available for students on campus and online. The tutoring services just received the distinguished College Reading & Learning Association certificate for the work the program is doing.
Recorded by Ian Meranus and Jonah Fusco
Edited by Ian Meranus
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Quinn Szente, an alumnus of the Sound Recording and Music Technology **program, talks about how his time as a student at Montco prepared him for the rigorous music production program at the prestigious Berklee College of Music.
Recorded by Evan Healey
Edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Dr. Stephanie Allen, Director of Equity, Diversity and Belonging, stops by to tell us her story and to promote the upcoming Presidential Symposium on Diversity.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Amy Auwaerter, Director of Operations for Pottstown Campus, stops by to talk about the exciting developments taking place there including the new Wellness Center **and the grand reopening of South Hall.
Recorded by Madison Devlin
Edited by Matt Williams
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Human Service major Carolyn Mauras joins the podcast to talk about going back to school at 60 years old. After her marriage ended, she lost her job and was left homeless. Yet, she found a way to pick up the pieces and start over. Now she’s almost finished her associate’s degree.
Recorded by Madison Devlin
Edited by James Joseph
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Joe Holman, a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy earned a scholarship to study at Montgomery County Community College**. Follow his journey and learn what it takes to be successful.
Recorded by Evan Healey
Edited by James Joseph
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, Kyle Longacre, Dean of Workforce and Economic Development, talks about the MontcoWorks Apprenticeship Program **here at the College.
Recorded by Evan Healey
Edited by Matt Williams
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Mass Media and Production Senior Lecturer Jeff Asch talks about his recent induction into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame **and reflects on a 45 year career in broadcasting.
Recorded by Quinn Szente
Edited by Scout Wookhouse
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Stephano Saldutti, a 2019 graduate, comes back to talk about his career in filmmaking and how his time in the Sound Recording and Music Technology program opened the door for him to bigger jobs in the sound recording industry.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Brent Woods, Senior Director of Arts and Culture, gives a preview of the 2022-23 Lively Arts Series performances. Plus we’ll learn more about the incoming Science Center Theater.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Szente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Two members of the annual Whitpain Community Festival Planning Committee, Kurt Baker and Patrick Foley, talk about this popular community event and its return to Blue Bell Campus Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24!
Listen to find out what’s new and exciting this year and all the details you’ll need to know if you decide to come.
For full details visit whitpainfestival.com
Recorded and edited by Colin Foley
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Culinary Arts Institute students Kyle Edmonds and Ayanna Marville talk about their exciting win in the Sandwich Challenge, hosted by Grumpy’s Hand Carved Sandwiches **in Pottstown as part of Montco’s Pottstown Campus 25th Anniversary Celebration.
Recorded by Ethan Todd
Edited by Derek Mancke
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Sociology Associate Professor Garvey Lundy joins Molly and Jared to talk about being named a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador. **He also describes his time as a Fulbright Scholar teaching in the Central African country of Cameroon.
Recorded by Ethan Todd
Edited by Derek Mancke
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Leo Sereni recently obtained his associate’s degree in Liberal Studies from Montgomery County Community College before receiving his high school diploma thanks to the Dual Enrollment Program**. Find out how he did it and what’s next for this bright student.
Recorded by Steven Cush & John O'connell
Edited by Derek Mancke
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Pottstown College Connections Experience **Success Coaches Deanna Vokes and Nicole Generose talk about the program and how it can help students looking for guidance as they navigate college for the first time.
Recorded by Steven Cush & John O'connell
Edited by Derek Mancke
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Clintaysha Hampton, the Class of 2022’s Commencement speaker **talks about her long and challenging journey toward earning a certificate to become a medical assistant.
Recorded by Steven Cush
Edited by Derek Mancke
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Dr Kendall Martin, the 2022 Gladys and Raymond Pearlstine Teaching Excellence Award recipient sits down with Molly and Jared to discuss her career at the College, her work to get students interested in Computer Science through electronic music and other programs, and her efforts to help students facing Wellness challenges by promoting resources on campus.
Recorded by Steven Cush
Edited by Derek Mancke
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Montgomery County Community College Alumni Association Board **of Directors Treasurer and Secretary Matthew Riddick joins Molly and Jared to tell his story, talk about his role on the Board, and how he’s helping to give back to the next generation of students.
Recorded by Derek Manke and Isaiah Evans
Edited by Derek Manke
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Matthew Benko, Manager of Veterans Services, and host of the Montco Radio **show and podcast “Veteran’s Power Hour” talks about his show and his goal to celebrate veterans in the Montco Family.
Download the podcast on Spreaker****.
Recorded by Quinn McCullough, John O'Connell, and Jonah Gotowchikow
Edited by Quinn Svente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Guests George Whitehair and Oulimata Sow, members of the Boston Legacy Foundation, talk about honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Frank Erdman Boston and his many contributions.
Recorded and edited by Derek Manke
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
On this edition of the Montco On The Move podcast, Molly and Jared chat with Lloyd Yoo, a dual enrollment program student and one of four Montco students named to the 2020-2021 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team.
**Dr. Timothy Brown, Montco’s new Dean of Liberal Studies, talks about his life rising from a struggling first-generation college student to a tenured professor and eventually landing his position here at the College. He talks about the challenges along the way and offers advice to current and future students.
Recorded and edited by Quinn McCullough
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Author and Montco English Senior Lecturer Donald Yost **stops by to talk about his newest novel, “Henry: A Sequel to Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage.”
Recorded by Colin Foley, Quinn Svente and Kyle Petras
Edited by Colin Foley
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Takisha Mundy, Director of Career and Alumni Engagement, and Bill Vitiello, chair of Montco’s Alumni Board of Directors, talk about the upcoming work they’re doing to engage the over 90,000 members of the alumni association and the services offered to help them with their careers **and beyond.
Recorded by Colin Foley and Quinn Svente
Edited by Colin Foley
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Dr. Maranda C. Ward, Assistant Professor of Clinical Research and Leadership at George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, previews her lecture “Racism in America: Understanding Medical Racism and Its Impact on African Americans and Indigenous People in the 20th Century.”
Recorded by Colin Foley, Kyle Petras, and Quinn Svente
Edited by Quinn Svente
from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
**On the latest edition of Montco On The Move, Molly and Jared chat with Josh Taban, a 2020-2021 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team member.
Produced by the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Meet Shaneann Marshall, a first-generation college student, who earned statewide honors this year for her work in the classroom. Find out how her story and what’s ahead for this bright student.
Produced by the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Jennifer Faris, a Psychology student, single parent of three, and entrepreneur talks about their decision to go back to school after 20 years and how they maintain a 4.0 GPA while juggling all of their responsibilities
**History Professor Dr. Anna Raskin and first-year History student Michael Brennan talk about a new group launched on Montco Connect called “All About History.” They also will talk about the importance of a history degree and the opportunities available to History students after Montco.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Svente
From the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Guests Kevin Orangers and Annalise Giuliani join Molly and Jared to talk about the Challenger Learning Center **coming soon to Montco’s Pottstown Campus.
Middle school-age students will soon have an out-of-this-world experience learning about science, technology, engineering, and math through a simulated space exploration adventure.
Recorded by Quinn Svente
From the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
**Scott Moon, Executive Director of the Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation, talks about how the new program here at Montco will help the regional economy by creating awareness of employee ownership.
Recorded and edited by Quinn Svente
From the college's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Listen as Montco graduate Victoria Reeser **talks about how she earned degrees from two of the most prestigious universities in the world after earning a degree from Montco.
Recorded by Evan Healey
Edited by Quinn Svente
From the college's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program**
Listen as Director of Wellness Nichole Kang stops by to talk about the comprehensive wellness approach Montco provides through programs and services available to students including Talkspace online therapy and the PA Benefits Center through Benefits Data Trust **to support their needs.
Recorded by Evan Healey
Edited by Quinn Svente
From the college's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program.**
Listen as recent graduate, Victoria Roetman, talks about her experience becoming a chef from the Culinary Arts Institute and her experience as a four-sport athlete for the Mustangs.
Recorded by Erica Bowers, Evan Healey and Quinn Svente
Edited by Erica Bowers
From the college's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program
Listen as recent graduate, Thair Hood talks about how he turned his passion for talking Philly sports into a career in radio. Find out what it took to succeed and what’s next for him.
The annual Whitpain Community Festival is back with lots of food, fun and music for all ages. Festival organizers Patrick Foley and Mike Richino chat about the activities and performances that are planned.
Through Montgomery County Community College's Dual Enrollment Program, 15-year-old Abigail Brand completed her high school requirements, earned her associate's degree in Liberal Studies and earned a Specialty Certificate in Public Relations.
Find out how she did it and what’s next for her.
Recorded by Natalie Bowers and Erica Bowers. Edited by Wanda Scott-Sanders.
Listen as the recipient of the 2021 Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence, Psychology Associate Professor Steven Baron, shares his unique story about his nearly three decade long career at Montco, and his philosophy on what makes a great teacher in today’s classroom.
Hear from Montco’s very own president, Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez. During this special episode, she describes her experiences and goals for the College and shares what it means to her to be the sixth president of Montgomery County Community College.
Montco On The Move
Although she’s still in high school, Taylor Campbell has her hopes set on becoming an attorney one day. She’s getting a jumpstart on her education by taking Montco’s dual enrollment courses. By the time she receives her high school diploma, she will have finished her freshman year of college. Check out Taylor’s experience with Montco’s Dual Enrollment Program.
Montco On The Move
When Madelyn Anton started at Montco, she didn’t think of herself as a leader. However, when the position of president was available for the Student Government Association, she decided to go for it. And now she’s so glad she did. On this episode, Madelyn shares what it’s like to be the president of SGA.
Montco On The Move
Dreams do come true! There was a time in her life when Blessing Osazuwa wanted to quit school, but then she came to Montco where she was able to excel in her classes. With the encouragement of her advisor and faculty combined with her passion and determination, Blessing applied to and was accepted into Columbia University, achieving her dream of attending an Ivy League school. Listen to her amazing journey.
Montco On The Move