MONTCO ON THE MOVE

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

J oe 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, former 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, former 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...

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 M...

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 Mancke and Isaiah Evans Edited by Derek Manke from the College's Sound Recording and Music Technology Program

Matthew Benko, former Manager of Veterans Services, and former 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 Pr...

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.