Our College Family

Excellence Through Service Faculty and Staff Participate in Dream Day

TCTC faculty and staff participated in the United Way of Anderson County’s Annual Dream Day on January 14. The team spent the morning packing bags of food for clients of Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM).

Dream Day is a service day in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mia Tensley Appointed to Black History Board

Mia Tensley, reading and college skills instructor and faculty development liaison at the College, has been appointed to the Pendleton Foundation for Black History and Culture board.

Dr. Sharon Homer-Drummond Elected AAAS Fellow

Celebrating Our Medical Assisting Program

TCTC’s Medical Assisting program is among the top 36 currentlyaccredited programs with the longest-running accreditation. The program was accredited 52 years ago on September 10, 1971. Each year the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), a committee of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), celebrates the longest standing Medical Assisting programs that have been CAAHEP accredited. Congratulations to Program Director Laura McClain and faculty!

Scott Harvey Presents at CACROA Conference

Scott Harvey, TCTC registrar, presented at the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Association (CACROA) conference, held December 4-6.

Tiffany Blackwell Is New CACROA President

Tiffany Blackwell, director of Recruitment, Admissions, and Orientation, is the new president of the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Association (CACROA).

Dr. Sharon Homer-Drummond, science instructor in the Arts and Sciences Division, has been elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Each year, the AAAS Council elects members whose “efforts on behalf of the advancement of science, or its applications, are scientifically or socially distinguished.” She is being honored for her distinguished contributions to advancing biology education in technical colleges, for contributions to science communication, and social justice in STEM.

Daniel Adams, Leadership Pickens County Participant, Works on Service Project

This semester Easley Campus Director Daniel Adams is a participant in Leadership Pickens County (LPC), a leadership development program devoted to strengthening and dedicating our community leaders. Each year the class works on a service project that will yield a positive, everlasting impact on the community. This year, LPC has chosen to revitalize the grounds at Miracle Hill Children’s Home, a foster care community that provides homes for foster teens and sibling groups.

Pictured here are Alex Rutland (right), vice president of development for the YMCA of Easley, Pickens, and Powdersville, and Daniel Adams (left), TCTC Easley Campus director.

In Transition

Tara Vaughan joined the Tri-County team in December of 2022 as a Nursing instructor. In her role, Tara is dedicated to student success and to meeting the diverse needs of our students in the Nursing program and preparing students to function effectively as registered nurses in a health care team.

Beverly Farrell (left) and Monette Fowler (right) joined the Tri-County team in August 2021 in adjunct roles. Both were recently promoted to Mathematics instructors in the Arts and Sciences Division. In their roles, they teach courses by providing systematically planned and delivered instruction in the classroom and help guide students along their educational journey.

Holly Glenn is an Administrative Specialist in the Health Education Division Office. Holly is responsible for providing administrative, logistical, and data management support to the Health Education Division, including Associate Degree and Licensed Practical Nursing, Health Professions, and Veterinary Technology.

Kayla Johnson serves as Assistant Director, Advising and Academic Support Network. Kayla provides leadership and manages the operations of the success coach team; implements assessment methods and analyzes data focusing on the team’s continuous improvement in efficiency, interactions, and contributions to student success throughout the life cycle.

Averie Johnson is an Enrollment Counselor. She provides proactive student outreach, recruitment and intensive enrollment counseling through various interactions with prospective students, businesses and industries, high schools and community organizations.

Leslie Thrasher (right) and Erica Noyes (far right) are TC Central Specialists. They provide direct student support in the areas of Admissions, Recruitment and Orientation, Financial Aid, and Registrar/Student Data Center.

Jack Neal recently joined the Tri-County team as Print and Mail Center Manager. Jack is responsible for a variety of businessrelated functions, such as financial analysis, budgeting, personnel management, storage optimization and utilization, and maintaining and modifying policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Jessica Johnson serves as Café Supervisor. Jessica is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of a full-service cafeteria and catering service.

Erin McAleer is Learning Support Coordinator in Academic and Career Foundations. Erin provides support to prospective and current students and to division faculty and staff to help ensure student success.

Daphne

Freeman serves as Human Resources Coordinator. Daphne is responsible for performing a wide range of human resources functions, including overseeing the talent acquisition process, coordinating learning and employee development, employee relations and other generalist functions.

Nora Lane (not pictured) serves as Registrar’s Office/Student Data Center Generalist. Nora provides advanced operational support to students, faculty and staff. She also provides accurate enrollment,

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