brings a spark to Pierce

Instructor of Arts Beth Abels said.

Clark’s plate seems as full as it can get, yet there is no stopping her.

“There’s nobody better on this campus,” CAOT instructor Amy Roberts said. “She’s a fantastic leader and mentor.”

With everything Clark does for Pierce College, it may be interesting to note that she does this all as a quadriplegic.

Roughly 30 years ago, Clark tripped and fell down three stairs and now uses the assistance of a motorized wheelchair.

She has paralysis of her body from the neck down with some function of her hands.

Clark uses voice recognition for her computer and a headset for her phone.

She is also rarely seen without her personal nurse, assistant and great friend, Gracie, who helps her with day-to-day tasks and other personal needs.

Clark was working at Pierce when the accident happened and after enough home recovery, was welcomed back on campus with open arms.

The school provided her with a student assistant for 15 hours a week, handicap facilities, and her own parking space.

Clark never fails to mention that through everything, her “wonderful family support” means the world to her.

Education is central to Clark’s family dynamics.

Husband of many years James Clark, retired from his position as dean of business division at Pasadena City College, her daughter is a math teacher, and her son spent many years in school acquiring a medical degree.

Clark has been working at Pierce since 1961 and considers Pierce her only home.

She has no current plans to retire.

“I just love Pierce,” Clark said with a smile.

Her greatest reward has been “working with students.”

“I think my greatest accomplishment has been contributing to the success of students,” Clark said.

“Every once in a while, I’ll see a student at Macy’s, or the grocery store, and I’ll hear how well they are doing and that’s what it’s all about.”

According to Vice President of Academic Affairs

Anna Davies, who has been working with Clark on the PCC for more than three years, Clark is a pleasure to work with.

“Lynn always works to address issues facing the college in an inclusive and open manner,” said Davies. “Her work helped the college prepare for our accreditation and has promoted the PCC.”

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