Trail Mix | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

What happens when life interrupts your path to a high school diploma? In this episode of Trail Mix , host Carter Wingfield connects with lead faculty Darrell Graham and Mary Jane Hartley to discuss how the Adult High School and High School Equivalency programs work, who they are designed for and how these flexible options help students balance education with work, family and life responsibilities....

In this episode of Trail Mix, hosts Carter Wingfield and Tabitha Harry talk with Chief Officer of Human Resources and Organizational Culture Nikki Eubanks and Recruiting Specialist Edwin Rodriguez about career opportunities at Rowan-Cabarrus and what makes the College a unique place to work. The conversation explores the College’s employee culture, professional growth opportunities, benefits and c...

In this episode of Trail Mix, host Carter Wingfield sits down with Rowan-Cabarrus students Kylie Baucom, Halei Hamby and Michael Shoe to celebrate the Class of 2026 and reflect on their journeys. The conversation explores what brought each student to Rowan-Cabarrus, the challenges they overcame along the way and the support systems that helped them succeed.

In this episode of Trail Mix , host Carter Wingfield sits down with Anna Marie Prado, Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director; Dr. Amy Mahle, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director; Nick Solomita, Physical Therapist Assistant student; and Faith Bitsko, Occupational Therapy Assistant student to explore two of the most in-demand careers in healthcare. The conversation highlights how t...

In this episode of Trail Mix , host Carter Wingfield is joined by Director of the Small Business Center Meg Johnson and Redbird Thread Co. owner Sammie Abernathy to explore how Rowan-Cabarrus Community College supports local entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. The conversation highlights the free resources available through the Small Business Center, including one-on-one counseling, wor...

In this episode of Trail Mix , host Carter Wingfield talks with Lead Program Manager of Training Services in Corporate and Continuing Education, Dr. Tricia Staggers and Program Manager for Personal Enrichment Courses, Tabitha Harrison, about the wide range of personal enrichment opportunities available at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. The conversation explores how these courses create accessib...

In this episode of Trail Mix , host Carter Wingfield talks with Archive Services Librarian Laura Silva and Rowan-Cabarrus retiree Jeanie Moore about the people, moments, and milestones that have shaped Rowan-Cabarrus Community College over the years. The conversation explores how the Archives preserve the College’s history, why that history still matters today, and how major moments such as the Pi...

In this episode of Trail Mix , host Carter Wingfield talks with Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs Allison Scott and Financial Aid Advisor Michele Giron about how financial aid helps students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College reduce financial barriers and achieve their educational goals. The conversation explores the role of the FAFSA, the importance of financial literacy, and the ma...

In this episode of Trail Mix , Carter Wingfield and Tabitha Harry talk with Executive Director of College and Career Readiness Jay Taylor and Food Service Instructor and Beacon’s Bistro Coordinator Stephanie Dunlap about the hands-on learning experience inside the Bistro at Rowan-Cabarrus. Beacon’s Bistro serves food to the campus community while also functioning as a real-world learning environme...

In this episode of Trail Mix , co-hosts Carter Wingfield and Tabitha Harry explore how the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Foundation supports students beyond the classroom. Executive Director of Advancement Connie Rheinecker and Occupational Therapy Assistant student and scholarship recipient Amber Huggins share how scholarships and emergency support remove financial barriers and help students s...

In this episode of Trail Mix , host Carter Wingfield talks with Head of Education for Superhuman (formerly Grammarly) Jenny Maxwell, Rowan-Cabarrus Vice President of Workforce & Technology Dr. Zack Hubbard, and Rowan-Cabarrus Program Chair of Associate in Arts, English & ACA Dr. Jenny Billings about how Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is navigating the use of artificial intelligence in th...

In this episode of Trail Mix , hosts Carter Wingfield and Tabitha Harry sit down with Rowan-Cabarrus President Dr. Carol Spalding for a candid conversation about leadership, vision and the lasting impact of education. Dr. Spalding reflects on her unexpected path into higher education, her approach to leading a growing college and why keeping students at the center of every decision matters. The di...

In this episode of Trail Mix , Carter Wingfield and co-host Tabitha Harry sit down with Art & Design Program Chair Bailey Wingler and Art & Design student Lance Brush for a look at how creativity takes shape at Rowan-Cabarrus. The conversation explores the Bridge Gallery, hands-on student projects and the new Creative Currents initiative that brings artists, musicians and writers to campus...

In this episode of Trail Mix , host Carter Wingfield talks with Business Services Account Manager and Apprenticeship Director Kerry Motley, Shop Manager Austin Shrewsbury from Martin Marietta, and Apprentice Josh Baker about how Rowan-Cabarrus apprenticeships are preparing the next generation of skilled workers. Through a model that blends paid, hands-on training with classroom instruction, appren...

In this episode of Trail Mix , Carter Wingfield talks with Nursing Program Chair Dr. Emily Fink and nursing students Terry Portis and Andrea Nellis about how Rowan-Cabarrus is expanding access to nursing education. With new evening cohorts, multiple start points and flexible pathways, the College is meeting students where they are and preparing the next generation of skilled, compassionate nurses....

In this episode of Trail Mix , host Carter Wingfield talks with Student Activities Coordinators Amber King and Jaworski Sartin and Student Government Association President Jalil Agovic about how Student Life and Leadership helps students get connected and stay engaged at Rowan-Cabarrus. From campus events and student clubs to leadership opportunities and community-building experiences, discover ho...

In this episode of Trail Mix , Carter Wingfield talks with Executive Director of Transfer Success and Higher Education Partnerships Jenn Gardner Selby and Director of Advising, TRIO and First-Year Experience Amy Weatherman about how Rowan-Cabarrus Community College helps students transfer seamlessly to four-year universities. From articulation agreements and guaranteed scholarships to personalized...

In this episode of Trail Mix , Carter Wingfield and Tabitha Harry sit down with QEP Director Deanna Dixon and Program Chair of Associate in Arts, English and ACA Dr. Jenny Billings to talk about Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s Quality Enhancement Plan, Forward Together: Pathways to Success . Designed to help students from day one, this initiative reimagines the ACA-122 course and introduces pat...

In this episode of Trail Mix , we talk with Keri Allman and Cassandra Barrier from the College's R3 Career Services. Since 2007, R3 has helped thousands of adults refocus, retrain and re-employ with free services that make career goals achievable. From resume clinics and career readiness certifications to scholarships and short-term training, the R3 team is dedicated to removing barriers and o...

In this episode of Trail Mix , we sit down with Dr. LaRhonda Bryson, Director of Student Support Services, and Imani Crawford, Case Manager for Student Needs and Community Partnerships, to explore the many ways Rowan-Cabarrus supports the whole student. From Zen Zones and campus food pantries to mobile wellness units that bring medical and mental health care directly to students, learn how the Col...