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NURSING ALUMNI
Cindy Hartman, MSN, RN, CNE, Director of Nursing
Educational Path: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from MTC Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Ashland University Master’s Degree in Nursing, Otterbein University
Certified Nurse Educator, American Nurses Credentialing Center Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Why did you decide to teach? In every position I have ever had in nursing, I have gravitated to helping others learn and grow. My experience as an MTC student and the reputation of MTC brought me here when I decided to enter nursing education. What do you like most about teaching at MTC? The environment is totally geared toward helping stu-dents be successful and create opportunities in their lives. We are privileged to educate future nurses who will make a difference in the lives of patients and families.
Sandy Allen, BSN, RN
Educational Path: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from MTC Bachelor of Science in Education from Ohio State
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Jacksonville University Currently working toward her Master’s Degree in Nursing
Why did you decide to teach? I enjoy teaching because I like to see students learn how to provide quality nursing services. Additionally, I love to see students connect with the patient in a way that is personally satisfying for both patient and student. What do you like most about teaching at MTC? MTC is the perfect place to teach. It offers small class sizes which make it possible to know the students on a more personal level. It also offers a diverse student popula-tion which keeps me on my toes.
Helen Guinther, RNC, MSN
Educational Path: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from MTC Bachelor of Science in Business, St. Joseph’s College Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Phoenix Master’s Degree in Nursing, University of Phoenix
Certification in Med/Surgical Nursing, Eastern Michigan University
Why did you decide to teach? I enjoy teaching both first and second year clinicals. Teaching both sections makes it easier to teach because I know where each is headed at a certain point in time
and where they need to be academically. What do you like most about teaching at MTC? I love graduation the most; it is so gratifying to see students reach their goals. I also keep in contact with most of the graduates and offer them support if need be.
Christine Heilman, RN, MSN-ED, CCRN
Educational Path: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from MTC Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Kaplan University Master’s Degree in Nursing Education, Kaplan University
Why did you decide to teach? I decided to come back and teach because I wanted to ignite the flame and inspire students to become nurses. What do you like most about teaching at MTC? I love the interaction with the students and witnessing their “aha” moments.
Learning here, Teaching here!
Nursing Alum Give Back Through Teaching
When asked what makes Marion Technical College such a special place, the number one answer is that it feels like family! Our students feel the tight-knit community called MTC, and it is a factor in the success of our Nursing program. So much so, that 8 of the 13 full-time faculty not only teach here … they started here! Let’s meet them!
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NURSING ALUMNI
Other MTC Alumni who are contributing as clinical instructors:
Sharon Teresa Hoover Phillips
Debra Jackson-Elwer, MSN, FNP-C, RN-C
Educational Path: Marion Technical College, Certificate of Proficiency/Word Processing Marion Technical College, Associate Degree of Applied Business Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from MTC
Bachelor Degree of Nursing, Cum Laude, Florida Hospital College of Health and Sciences Certified Inpatient Obstetrics (RN-C OB)
Certified Fetal Monitor (C-EFM)
Master’s Degree in Nursing with specialization of family nurse practitioner; Member Sigma Theta Tau, Otterbein University
Why did you decide to teach? I wanted to return to MTC to teach because I want to “pay it forward.”
I was blessed with outstanding clinical instructors at MTC. They set the stage for my continuing education and love of nursing and I hope to pass those same values on to my students. What do you like most about teaching at MTC?
I am honored to contribute to the development of new nurses. I hope to instill confidence and be a positive role model.
We love our other instructors as well who are providing an excellent foundation for the next generation of RN’s. They are:
Cindy Butterman, MSN/Ed., RN, CCRN Cathy Crum, MSN, RN Aaron Donelson, MSN, RN Tanya Grandillo, MSN, RN Carolyn Kaple, MSN, RN, CNE Kathy Pierce, MSN, RN Rebecca Snyder, MSN, RN Valorie Toth, MS, RNC Eileen Vorst, MS, RN, CNE
Let’s talk transfer!
We know that the demands of the industry call for continued education! Marion Technical College RN degrees will transfer into the following Bachelor Degree programs!
Are you an LPN who is interested in obtaining your RN?
We are accepting applications for the LPN to RN Transition program. Application Deadline is December 31st – Program begins on January 5th. Visit www.mtc.edu/health to learn more. Ohio University *
The Ohio State University *
Chamberlain College of Nursing Fortis College
Indiana Wesleyan (campus in Columbus) Cedarville University
Cleveland State University
College of Mount St. Joseph – Cincinnati South University – Cleveland
University of Phoenix Muskingum University Ashland University Capital University Case Western Reserve University Defiance College Franciscan University – Steubenville Kent State University
Kettering
Lourdes University
Malone University – Canton
Mercy College of Northwest Ohio (Toledo)
Miami University
Mt. Carmel College of Nursing Mount Vernon Nazarene University Notre Dame College – South Euclid Ohio Christian University – Circleville Ohio Northern University
Shawnee State – Portsmouth University of Toledo University of Akron University of Cincinnati University of Rio Grande Urbana University Ursuline College Walsh University (North Canton) Wilkes University – Zanesville Wright State University Youngstown State University
* Denotes written articulation agreement with institution
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These MTC alumni nursing instructors have 141 years of combined experience in the hospital setting, which makes an education from MTC even more valuable. They combine their work experience with their teaching experience to make it The BeST ChoiCe for a Nursing Degree!
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WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEES
Steven Littleton joined MTC as a History faculty.
Steve has teaching experience at Walsh University, Northern Arizona University, and The University of Toledo in courses, such as World Civilizations since 1500; U.S. History to and from 1865; Latin American History; and U.S. in the World. Steve was a Park Ranger for the Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument and was AmeriCorps Volunteer for the Ohio History Service Corps. Steve has a Ph.D. in U.S. and American West History from Northern Arizona University. He also obtained his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from The University of Toledo in U.S. and Native American History.
Tyler Maley joined MTC as a Mathematics
faculty. Tyler has been a long-standing part of MTC. He has served in various temporary and part-time roles since 2009, such as tutor, student worker for Student Activities, community faculty, and admissions recruiter. Tyler earned his Master of Education in Middle Childhood Education, Bachelor of Science in Education, and Associate of Arts degree from The Ohio State University of Marion. The areas of concentration for his master’s and bachelor’s degrees are mathematics and science.
Laura Smith joined MTC as the Clinical
Coordinator for Health Technologies. Laura’s previous experience as a microbiologist was obtained from Marion General Hospital and Riverside Methodist Hospital. She also taught as a community faculty for the MLT program for nine years. Laura has her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from The Ohio State University. She also holds an SM (ASCP) certification. Tonya Thompson joined MTC as the Correctional Education Specialist. She works at MCI, NCCC, and NCCC camp. Tonya has worked for MTC as a student worker and in a temporary support staff position at the correctional institutions. She has worked for the ADAMH Board and was an on-air personality for Clear Channel Marion. Tonya earned two associate degrees from Marion Technical College. One is in Human and Social Service and the other is in Business Management.
Tony Box joined MTC as an Admissions Counselor
for Student Services. Tony has over 12 years of previous admissions experience with Ashland University. Additionally, Tony comes to us with strong sales and marketing experience from Lawgix International, Interim Personnel, and YMCA of the Rockies. Tony has his Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University.
Animesh Chakraborty joined MTC as a Chemistry
faculty. Animesh has taught various science, engineering, physics, and chemistry courses for Ohio University, Central Ohio Technical College, Columbus State Community College, and University of South Carolina. He has worked on various research projects, such as micro electrical mechanical systems, thermodynamics, SEM & TEM studies of magnetic films, and low temperature physics. Animesh has a Ph.D in Condensed Matter Physics from The Ohio State University. His master’s and bachelor’s degrees are from the Indian Institute of Technology.
Brittany Coomes joined MTC as an English Faculty.
As a community faculty Brittany has taught English Composition, Business and Oral Communications, and Reading Enrichment courses both on-campus and at high schools through our dual-enrollment program. She has worked for The University of Findlay’s Graduate Writing Center tutoring students. Brittany has a Bachelor of Arts in English from The University of Findlay and is currently working on her Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing.
Aaron Donelson joined MTC as a Nursing
facul-ty. Aaron has worked in a Level II trauma center in Lima, Ohio for years, including 2.5 years in a critical access hospital in the emergency department. He also has experience working in a critical care unit. Aaron has his Master of Nursing degree from Walden University. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from The University of Findlay and an Associate of Nursing from Owens Community College.
Chad Hensel joined MTC as the Director of the
PTA Program. Chad comes to us from SunDance Rehabilitation Corporation and Ohio Health MMC both in Marion, Ohio. He has previous teaching experience from Marion Technical College, Andrews University, and Sinclair Community Col-lege. Chad is also a Lead Seminar Instructor for Cross Country Education and Home CEU Connection. Chad obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis. He also holds a Master of Health Science from Bowling Green State University with the Medical College of Ohio and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
THE BEST CHOICE
5 Two start dates for Spring Semester, January 5 & March 2, 2015
CAMPUS KUDOS
Goodwill Industries recognized
Marion Technical College with the
Community Partner Award
Goodwill Industries and Marion Technical College have partnered on various programs throughout the years. Examples include participation and volunteerism at Goodwill’s Annual Wheel-A-Thon event, collaboration with MTC’s Center for Workforce Development, Goodwill representation on MTC advisory committees, and MTC’s ABLE program being housed in the Goodwill Education & Training Center. Two great institutions changing lives in Marion through collaboration. What a wonder-ful benefit to our community. We are honored to be recognized.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Congratulations to
Matt Farson for Receiving
the Ohio Strong Award
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel has launched a new effort called
Ohio Strong to award those who are successful in manufacturing
and the skilled trades. The award recognizes men and women throughout our state who are excelling in manufacturing and skilled trades careers with an Ohio Strong Award. Congratulations to Matt Farson, Director of Engineering Technologies, who was nominated and awarded the honor!
Criminal Justice Students Learn From
Professionals in the Field
Thank you to Jennifer Miller, Chief Probation Officer, of the Marion County Adult Probation Department and Chief Probation Officer Tom Stotts (MTC alum) of the Marion Municipal Court Probation Department for visiting the Introduction to Criminal Justice class. They shared their collective decades of experiences as probation officers with the class and talked about the education, training, challenges, and rewards of probation as a career field.
Introducing Young Minds
to Physics and Engineering
Marion Technical College Engineering Technologies department hosted several home school students this fall for a hands-on learning experience in the field of en-gineering. The students who range in age from 7-11 and had a great time learning about simple machines using the physics lab resources and more during their visit on campus. Marion Technical College is committed to introducing children of all ages to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) early in their education. Future sessions will include energy (solar), electricity, and other physics concepts. If you are interested in having a group come to MTC to learn more about engineering, please contact Matt Farson, Director of Engineering Technologies, at 740.389.4636, Ext. 234.
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ALUMNI SUCCESS
J
ason
F
agan
Passion for People
Leads to Success
Jason Fagan knew two things; he wanted to help people and he wanted to stay local. Both of these goals were a factor in choosing to attend Marion Technical College. After a short stint as an Education major at Ohio State, Jason enrolled at Marion Technical College. He started out completing the MTC Law Enforcement Academy and became a Deputy Sheriff in Marion County. He quickly realized that it wasn’t for him. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for law enforcement officers, but the profes-sion wasn’t a good fit for me.” He felt that there had to be a way to be more impactful with the clientele he was facing in the law enforcement business.
“I really didn’t know that I wanted to go into human and social services (HSS). I always looked at it as a ‘bleeding heart’ profession,” Jason admits of his miscon-ception. “After speaking with Lillie Kirsch (HSS program director at MTC), I thought it sounded like a good fit. I took my first class and realized that it was EXACTLY what I want-ed to do with my career,” he adds.
He was very excited to realize that several courses from Ohio State and his previous time at MTC transferred into the Human and Social Services program which would save him time and money. At this stage in his life, Jason was not only going to school and working – he was also married (Hannah) and raising two daughters (Samantha and Jenna). That’s a pretty heavy load, but not one that is foreign to MTC students. He applied and was hired for a part-time contract position working with at-risk youth through the Workforce Investment Act at Job and Family Services (JFS) in Wyandot County. He loved it, but being a contracted position, he was not sure how long it would last. The program was successful and so was Jason. So much so that Job and Family Services hired him as a Unit Support Worker in their Workforce Development department. Quickly, they recognized that Jason was a key player and promoted him to Supervi-sor of Workforce Development at JFS. Jason finished up his degree at Marion Technical College in Human and Social Services, but he knew that he needed to continue his education to keep his current posi-tion. “When I was offered the position of supervisor, I had an agreement with Tom Bennett (former JFS Director) that I would get a bachelor’s degree.” “I enrolled at Capital University based on the recommendation of Lillie Kirsch and Tom Bennett,” he said. “It was very intense. I went to campus one or two nights a week in Columbus, and did a lot of out of classroom assignments in between.” Jason persevered and graduated from Capital University with a Bachelor of Social Work. One week later, he was offered another promotion – Assistant Director of JFS.
His career and educational climb continued as he enrolled in the master’s program at Case Western. “I knew there was oppor-tunity for growth at JFS and having my master’s would give me an edge against other candidates for the job,” he recalls. “I also knew that I was interested in possibly teaching and a master’s is required to do so. I guess the desire to teach never left, and now I have the best of both worlds. I’m a social worker by day, and teacher (MTC adjunct faculty) by night.”
“I thought that the Capital program was intense – and it was - but the Case Western program definitely pushed me,” he recalls. “It was a two year, one weekend every month program. With a wife and children, it was very hard. My family was incredibly supportive. They would drive to Cleveland with
me and we’d stay in a hotel for the week-end. Knowing they were there after a long day of class made it worth it. I’m not sure I could’ve done it without their support.”
Jason, of course, graduated with his masters of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) from Case, with a concen-tration on children, youth, and families. And, of course, Jason earned another promo-tion at JFS as the Director. This type of climb in an organization does not happen by accident. Jason has worked very hard on both his educational and employment career and it has paid off! He gives credit to Marion Technical College. “I can’t say enough about the level of education I received at Marion Technical College. The hands-on foundation of learning that I received really taught me the core of what I use today,” he said. “The bachelor and master degrees serve as a great extension teaching more of the theory and research behind the field of human and social ser-vices,” he added.
“Graduates with an MTC degree get noticed. I’ve hired two because I know they have the skill set needed to dive right in and contribute.” Jason has taken a page out of the MTC play-book. “I love the inviting, family atmosphere at MTC. My first goal as the Director of JFS of Wyandot County is to create an environment that is inviting for our clients. By the time they have reached our doorstep – they have been kicked enough, so they aren’t going to get kicked here! Before most clients reach out to professionals, they’ve already exhausted their personal helping network and may be feeling down and out, so I want to make sure they are met with an empathetic attitude and a smile,” he said. “I know there is sometimes a negative perception of Job & Family Services. My goal is to change that!”
As you can see, Jason accomplishes things. We have no doubts he will not only accomplish his first goal at the JFS, but several others!
To learn more about a degree in Human and Social Services at Marion Technical College, visit
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Harding Home & Tomb
Sherry Hall,
Site Manager of the
Harding Home The Harding Home officially is in its off-season, but don’t get the idea that the doors are barred, the lights are off, and the cobwebs are gathering. The off-season just means we aren’t open our regular Wednesday through Sunday schedule that we embrace during the busy summer visitor season when we’re fully staffed. You can tour the Harding Home during the off-season – you just need to call or email us yo set up an appointment. And, because people always want to bring relatives and friends to the Harding Home during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, we’ll have tour times scheduled when you don’t need advance appointments. Check our website, www.hardinghome.org for that information. The Harding Home itself is under a lot of scrutiny these days – literally. Expert consultants in historical architecture and finishings (wallpaper, plaster, woodwork, etc.) have been taking small samples throughout the Home and peeking behind pieces of moulding and the walls themselves. Seeing these hidden spaces is immensely interesting for our visitors and for us at the site, and the information gleaned from this intense study will give us the most accurate picture ever done of the evolution of this famous house. Like most of us homeowners, the Hardings changed parts of their house here and there over the 30 years they lived there, from 1891 to 1921. They changed wallpapers, tore off the front porch, built a new one, and constructed a kitchen addition. Add to that the work that was done in the house when it became a museum in 1926 and when a full-house restoration was done in 1965, and you have a perfect scenario for conflicting information that takes a lot of time to unravel. The end result of this detective work will be an historic structure report, which will be completed by late January. The report will act as our blueprint for a restoration of the Harding Home which will take place over the next two or three years. When it is complete, the restoration will present the Home as it looked in 1920 – the most famous year of its existence. That’s the year Sen. Warren Harding conducted his front porch campaign and won the presidency.
Tackling a restoration of this magnitude isn’t cheap – about $950,000 is estimated. A grant from the Jeffris Family Foundation has paid for part of the structure report, and other grant money is in the pipeline, along with commitments from the Ohio History Connection (the new name for the Ohio Historical Society). The Harding Home and Harding Memorial are part of the OHC network of historic sites across Ohio. As we work toward 2020, the 100-year anniversary of that won-derful summer of 1920, all of us in Marion can look forward to showing off the newly restored Harding Home to our neighbors and the nation. Exciting times are just around the corner for our 29th president!
NOTE: The Harding Home and Tomb are managed by Marion Technical College with Sherry Hall as the Site Manager.
S
hannon
B
ledsoe
A Mother’s Success
is a Daughter’s
Inspiration
Who inspires you? When asked this ques-tion, we all have a special person that comes to mind. For Shannon Bledsoe, that person is her mother.“I remember my mother going to college at Marion Technical College to become a nurse when I was in middle school. I was inspired by not only her hard work, but her text-books,” Shannon recalls. She said that she
loved all of the pictures of organs and the internal functions of the human body. These early memories stuck with Shannon, and she ended up following in her moth-er’s footsteps coming to Marion Technical College right out of high school. She start-ed in the nursing program but switched programs to earn her Medical Assisting (MA) certificate. She saw a faster path to earn money and ended up landing a position with Damascus Family Medicine in Marysville. Shannon has the deepest respect for her friends at Damascus. She told them that her ultimate goal was to become a nurse, which meant eventually terminating her employ-ment, and they were still very supportive. “I knew I wanted to continue my education and become a nurse. When I discussed this with my supervisors at Damascus, they could not have been more supportive,” Shannon said. “It was a very difficult decision to back down from my position with the fear of not being able to support my family, but having their full support was so helpful. “
With love and support from her family, friends, and employer, Shannon made it through the MTC Nursing program and is now employed in a local hospital learning the ropes. Looking back on the experience, she said that it was grueling, difficult, and
there were several occasions where she felt like giving up. But she didn’t. This kind of in-tensity in a program causes you to make fast friends with those who are going through it. She said having that support from her teach-ers and peers in the classroom helped keep her going. “We supported each other and kept each other going. I wouldn’t have made it through without my classmates,” she said. Shannon said that her combination of med-ical assisting skills and nursing degree have served her well in her new role as a nurse. “Having an MA background has helped me with technical terminology. Having that real world experience at Damascus has served me well, too,” she said.
Shannon does not want to lose sight of her first love and is teaching a Medical Assisting course here at Marion Technical College. She said she has enjoyed the experience and uses her personal story to inspire her students to persevere.
Shannon is a “super user” of MTC. First a certificate, then a nursing degree, and now an instructor! We are so happy to have her on our campus and she’s ready to teach you! MTC is waiting to inspire you!
Visit us today!
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