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Alumni Spotlight
Hocking College Alum has Fulfilling Career in Wildlife Management
Rachel Taulbee '05 graduated from Hocking College with an Associate's Degree in Wildlife Management and in 2007 from the University of Rio Grande with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science.
Taulbee immediately began her work upon graduation. She worked as an environmental consultant for two years, where she performed wetland delineations, ecological assessments and preparing 401/404 permit applications for clients.
She left her environmental consulting work in 2010 to work at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) as an Environmental Specialist within the Division of Surface Water. Here, Taulbee reviewed 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) applications for proposed coal mining projects.
In 2012, Taulbee was promoted to Environmental Supervisor of the 401 WQC and Isolated Wetland Permitting Unit, where she currently works. She provides guidance to staff, participates in technical meetings on specific projects, reviews draft law and rules and provides technical feedback, develops internal and external policies documents, represents the Agency in meetings, and ensures all permit applications are being reviewed in accordance with our state's law and rules.
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Hocking College Ranked in "America's Top 50 Community Colleges"
 Hocking College was ranked as one of "America's Top 50 Community Colleges" in Washington Monthly's September/October 2013 edition. Specifically, Hocking College ranks #31 and is the only two-year college in Ohio on the list.
This ranking is based on two sources of information: the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) and the U.S. Department of Education measures of student retention and completion. More than two-thirds of all community colleges, roughly 700 institutions, were included in this analysis.
For more information on the methodology behind this ranking, visit Washington's Monthly website.
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Employee Becomes Official Moodle Contributor
 Kudos to Hocking College's Online Application Specialist, James "Jesse" Henestofel. Jesse has recently become an official contributor to the open-source learning management system Moodle. His contribution includes improvement of the system's categorization of courses as well as a simplified and more intuitive user experience.
Becoming an official contributor to an open-source project is a major milestone in any software developer's career, but to become a contributor to such a widely adopted open-source project as Moodle is just exceptional. Well done Jesse!
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Tobe Gillogly Receives Honorable PTA Award
Tobe Gillogly '03, Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) faculty, recently received the highest award a PTA can receive: Recognition of Advanced Proficiency.
Gillogly received this recognition in education this year and received the same award in pediatrics last year. She was also awarded the Pediatric Clinician of the Year Award, which is awarded to only one PTA in the United States.
For this award, Gillogly had to complete rigorous requirements including: five years of teaching experience, completion of 180 hours in the last year, 60 hours of continuing education in physical therapy within the last five years, 45 hours in the area of education alone, above average job performance evaluations, three activities that demonstrated leadership and she had to show contributions to her employer, profession and community.
Gillogly hopes this award will benefit her patients and students.
"I love teaching and I love my kiddos that I treat. It is an honor to be able to impact lives on multiple levels. I am constantly striving to better myself so that I can impact this world in a positive way that changes things, hopefully for the better," Gillogly said.
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Courageous Alumnus Survives the Unexpected
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Hocking College Alumnus Doug Reed '10 is known as a hero to anyone who hears his story. Reed is a firefighter, loving husband and father of seven, and a member of the Ohio Army National Guard. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 where his life took an unexpected turn.
April 11, 2010 Master Sergeant Reed and his unit encountered a roadblock and were ambushed. Reed was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade that crushed almost every bone on the right side of his face. His injuries were catastrophic, and he was not expected to survive. His two best friends, Mike Burris and Ty Henry, were at his side immediately.
Due to his injuries, he was put on the hood of a HUM-V that drove him six miles to the hospital. Henry pinned himself on top of Reed, "Physically it was a difficult thing to keep him on the hood, and mentally it was a lot of things going on, your mind is going 10,000 miles per hour, you don't have time to think about emotions or whatifs," Henry said.
Reed was air-lifted out of Afghanistan and taken to Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. The doctors did not expect him to live, but his wife, Jana Reed, never gave up hope. "When you can't think of it a day at a time, think of it a moment at a time," Jana said. Which is what she did, for 55 days while Reed had amnesia. No one knew if he would come out of it, until he saw his children for the first time. Reed had a breakthrough, calling his kids by their pet names.
More than a dozen surgeries and 487 days in the hospital later, Reed was able to go home. When his unit came home from Afghanistan, they did not consider it their homecoming. "My homecoming was when Doug got released from the hospital finally," Burris said. The unit held their very own homecoming with Reed, where he was awarded a purple heart. "We came home as a team minus one. Until Doug got here. So, we are home. We're mission complete now," stated Burris at their homecoming.
While Reed and Burris were in Afghanistan, they completed their online Associates of Technical Studies degrees from Hocking College. They helped spread the word about this program and Reed became a National Guard Recruiting Manager where he had recruiters come to Hocking College.
Reed's story is nothing short of a miracle. He is a hero and a fighter. Reed works every day to strengthen himself and live a normal life. He is currently living in his hometown of Jackson, Ohio working with the fire department, ready to once again put his life on the line.
See this YouTube video for more information about Reed's courageous life. http://youtu.be/y4f32UaYnQM
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Hocking College Faculty Featured in Athens Messenger
Hocking College adjunct faculty member, Greg Bikowski, received a spotlight in the Athens Messenger recently. Bikowski is a paramedic for Athens County Emergency Medical Services and an adjunct faculty member in the Hocking College Emergency Response lab.
The spotlight was based on his paramedic experience and why he decided on his career. Bikowski mentioned that his favorite thing about being a paramedic is that it has a "constantly changing environment. You never know what the day holds for you or what type of scene you'll respond to."
Congratulations, Greg. Hocking College is appreciative of your service! Read the in-depth feature story here .
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Fall Menus Released
The  opening menu for Rhapsody has been finalized. The menu is a condensed portion of their full Appalachian farm-to-table concept. A full menu will be launched after restaurant renovations are completed.
The menu includes a variety of dishes from Laurelville Scallops to beef and pork. Desserts are also available, including honey-walnut cake, seasonal cobbler and more.
Rhapsody is located on the Nelsonville Historic Square and is open Thursday-Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The fall lunch menu for The Inn is also final.
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Alumni Spotlight
Alum Food Vendor Hopes to Get on Four Wheels
Hocking College alumnus Sam Canterbury '10 is working to get Spork Truck rolling in Charleston, West Virginia. Canterbury graduated from the Culinary Arts program. He has recently moved to Charleston and got his food truck idea after experiencing the usual food options for lunch, dinner and late night.
Canterbury bought a used truck and has worked to repair and outfit the vehicle in preparation for its role of becoming a mobile restaurant.
"We all eat, but dining is an experience," he said. "It's all about the experience of your food." Canterbury plans to expand his menu to include sandwiches, salads and soups in addition to beef, chicken and pork tacos once he raises enough money to get the truck on the streets of Charleston.
The name stems from the spork utensil. Everything at the truck can be eaten with a spork or bare hands.
To help raise money, he has started an online crowd funding campaign. Individuals who donate to the campaign can receive discounts and merchandise with the Spork Truck logo, starting at a $10 donation. Part of the idea behind the crowd funding campaign is to give residents a sense of ownership and pride that they contributed to something new in the city, Canterbury said.
To find out more about Spork Truck, visit:
Spork Truck Facebook page or follow on Twitter @sporktruck
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Former Student Named Funeral Director
 Kudos to former Hocking College student, Joshua G. Sprankle. Sprankle was recently named the funeral director of Snouffer Funeral Home in Crooksville, Ohio.
He is a 2004 graduate of Crooksville High School and attended Ohio University Zanesville and Hocking College Perry Campus before graduating from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 2007.
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3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
740.753.7010
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Attend the Allied Health and Nursing Career Fair
The Allied Health and Nursing Career Fair will be held on November 13 in the Student Center Multiplex, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This event is free to all alumni. 
Hocking College has more than 10 programs relating to Allied Health and Nursing. Appropriate dress is required and resume copies are recommended to provide to employers. This is a great opportunity to network in the health and nursing industry!
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Nominations Sought for Hocking College Board
A caucus of presidents representing boards of education in Athens, Hocking and Perry counties will meet to appoint two new members to the Hocking College Board of Trustees. Interested candidates must reside in Athens, Hocking or Perry counties. Perry County candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is Thursday, October 31, 2013. A letter of interest and resume should be sent to Nancy Vandeman, Office of the President, Hocking College, 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH 45764.
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Triathlon and Weightlifting Competition Registration Due
Hocking College Fitness Management Class of 2014 would like to invite you to their second annual Indoor Triathlon on Saturday, November 16, 2013 in the Hocking College Student Center.
This event includes a 20-minute swim, 20 minutes of cycling and a 20 minute run. Results are based on total distance traveled in the time allotted. Deluxe ribbons will be given to the top three placers (male and female). High quality medals will be given to the top three overall winners (male and female). To register, contact Tamatha Shell with any questions or concerns or download the registration form.
On November 7, 2013 the Eleventh Annual Weightlifting competition will be held. The entry fee for this event is $10 and must be paid at the time of registration. Only cash is accepted. To register for the weightlifting competition, contact Bill Finnearty or download the registration form.
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Welcome New Faculty and Staff
Ryan Rieder - English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor
Ryan possesses solid international work experience in high caliber and diverse environments through working, living and visiting many different countries such as Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Syria, Italy and the Netherlands. Ryan's focus is to make learning fun and interactive through the use of technology.
Jennifer Creque - English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor
Jennifer graduated from Coastal Carolina University in 2000 and in 2010 achieved her Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She has been employed in the field of teaching since 2001.
Mallory Davis - Accounting Instructor
Mallory is a professional with extensive experience in an accounting practice as well as college-level accounting instruction. She has a proven track record of responsibility, integrity and commitment to students and fellow instructors.
Ron McWilliams '79 - EMS Instructor
Ron has more than 28 years of experience in the field, including teaching in the public and private sectors. He is a Hocking College alumnus, where he earned his Associate's Degree in emergency medical services. He has taught multiple paramedic classes, where his students have achieved at least a 90 percent pass rate.
Anthony Adami '12 - Banquet Manager and Catering Chef
Anthony is a graduate of the culinary arts program and has worked for various places such as the Hocking College Hospitality Department, The Inn and Imber Coppinger.
Vince Sclama - Culinary Instructor
Vince plans to extend his vast knowledge in the field to his students. Vince has extensive experience in the hospitality industry as Executive Chef, Back of the House Manager and General Manager within restaurants, country clubs, hotel corporations and corporate dining facilities. He is originally from Germany, where he was able to start his career as an apprentice cook at the age of 17.
Vance Parkerson - Anatomy and Physiology Instructor, Perry Campus
Vance has worked in the field since 1990. He has a variety of experience, such as being a paramedic, instructor, EMS Officer and program supervisor. He is a graduate of Ohio University.
Deborah Schmidt - Anatomy and Physiology Instructor
Deborah has been adjunct at Hocking College and has now taken on a full-time position. She has been an instructor in the field since 2011 and has been an audiologist since 1997. Deborah hopes to bring an unforgettable learning experience to students.
Jeannie Faulkner -
Spa/Massage/Anatomy and Physiology Instructor
A warm welcome back to Jeannie. She is a 2011 Ohio University Alumna who is a previous Hocking College instructor and has taught a variety of spa and massage courses in the past.
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ANCC Appoints Sue Erlewine to Content Expert
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has appointed Hocking Nursing faculty member Sue Erlewine MSN RN, to serve as a content expert to assist in the development of a new national certification: the ANCC Faith Community Nursing certification.
Faith community nursing is a growing field for nurses who wish to combine their knowledge of conventional medicine with a focus on the mind and spirit of the patient.
"The ANCC is the world's largest and most prestigious nurse credentialing organization, and a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA). Having an assistant professor of nursing chosen to be part of this certification team will bring national recognition to the quality of our nursing faculty and reflect the high standards of our nursing program," Tammy Keith MS RN, Dean, School of Nursing, said.
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Class Notes
Willard C. Aeh '76
Willard is a graduate of the Natural Resources Law Enforcement program and lives in Colorado Springs. He is semi-retired after approximately 40 years in Law Enforcement.
Brandon Brown '03
Since graduation, Brandon has been employed as a Park Ranger for the National Park Service. He currently works for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Maryland.
He said that Hocking College really prepared him for his career and would like to thank all of his knowledgeable and experienced instructors. Hocking College was also a great place to meet new friends, network, and discover his potential. It was a great experience for him.
Anthony Byram '89
Anthony graduated from the Recreation and Wildlife program and then went through Ranger Training. He has also completed the Ohio Police basic. He was hired by the Logan Ohio Police Department and has been working there for 23 years. His rank is Lieutenant and he is in charge of midnight shift.
Rebecca S. Carter '99
Rebecca graduated from the Correctional and Human Services program. In 1992 she started working for Hocking County Children Services where she continues to work as a Caseworker. The agency she works for has recently changed its name to South Central Ohio Job and Family Services due to three counties coming together as a team to improve the ability to better serve their community. She has been married to Ike Carter for 37 years. They have two children, Matt (Emily) Carter and Erin (Chris) Helms. She also has 3 granddaughters, Sophie, Hannah and Carter. Rebecca attends Freedom Memorial church and loves to spend time with her family.
John Crothers '94
John is employed at Meredith Manor as a Farrier Instructor. He also owns his own business, JC Farrier. John is married with two children.
Don Emrick '74
After Don graduated from the Recreation and Wildlife program, he worked at the Ohio Power Recreation Area near McConnellsville, OH from April of '74 until Mid-October doing beaver and wood duck surveys and counts. In March of '75 he went to work with the Galveston District Corps of Engineering as a Survey Technician. This worked out well because the Brazoria Natural Wildlife Refuge was only about an hour down the coast from Galveston, where he kept hounding the Refuge Manager until he was selected for an open Maintenance Position in 1979. He worked there until the fall of '82, when a Wildlife Technician/Conservation Officer position opened at the Valentine Natural Wildlife Center near Valentine, NE and transferred there in 1982. In '89 he moved again to the Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District headquartered in Kearny, NE. Don worked there until retirement. He is now 65 and enjoying his retirement!
Christina Esterline '99
Christy graduated from the Travel and Tourism program. She worked at AAA Miami Valley for about nine months and then went to the Red Roof Inn/Accor Reservations Center in Springfield and worked there for almost eight years. She currently works for the City of Springfield, OH in the Income Tax Division.
Leslie Hall '88
Leslie is a graduate of the Travel and Tourism program. She currently works at Scholastic Book Fairs and as a substitute teacher.
Denise Hopper-Patterson, DTR '90
Denise graduated from Hocking College's Nutrition & Dietetics program. She has been employed at the VA Hospital in Chillicothe and has been in both clinical and foodservice positions. In the clinical position, Denise worked in the drug & rehab units teaching a nutrition class. She also worked in a psychiatric ward. Three years ago she took a lateral move when a position came up in the foodservice department. Denise is currently learning Computriton - a software package purchased by the VA that all VA hospitals are adopting. She was also involved in getting the selective menus up and running in their Acute Medical and Specialty Care Units. She also conducts a monthly taste test panel for their main dining room. Annually, during the spring and early part of summer, Denise performs group home inspections in several counties in Ohio. The inspection team consists of herself, an RN, a social worker, and fireman who inspects these sponsors personal homes. She says she really loves that aspect of her job. As you can see, she has worn many 'hats' during her career with the VA. Denise hopes to retire in 2017. She says it's been a journey. There have been a lot of changes with more on the way.
Eric Jones '95
Eric received his Associate's Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. After graduating from Hocking, he continued his education at Ohio State University. He is currently a general manager for Sodexo, where he is in charge of running the food and beverage operation at DSW Shoes corporate office in Columbus, Ohio. Food has always been a passion of his.
Eric is an Ohio native and has spent most of his life living in various cities in Ohio. He is the father of three beautiful girls, Lyla who is five, and twins, Chelsey and Hayley, who are three years old. Eric and his wife, Cara, have been married since 2005. Some of his hobbies include sports, movies, hiking and fishing, dining out and riding motorcycles.
Glenda Lynn (Bissell) Justice '89
Lynn is a graduate of the Police Science Program and is available by email at ladylynnjustice@yahoo.com .
Mark Knapke '81
After graduating from Hocking, Mark decided to go back to Ohio University for two more years to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in outdoor education. He has been working in state parks since graduation. He has traveled and worked in many states including Ohio, Tennessee and Florida. He was a park officer for 15 years and received peace officer training in each state. He has been in park management for 21 years with Florida State Parks, working in a variety of positions including: Assistant Park Manager at Honeymoon Island, John Pennekamp, Fort Taylor Park Manager, St. George Island. Mark has been at St. Joseph Peninsula State Park since 2011.
Jim Meadows '83
Jim graduated from the Recreation and Wildlife program and enjoys a challenging career as an Outdoor Education Manager with Lake Metro Parks.
Julie Mervis '77
Julie lives in Lancaster, Ohio and has worked in Logan for 24 years. She is proud to have been a part of the Hocking College Nursing Program and would love to see how her classmates are doing.
Tara O'Brien '93
Tara is a graduate of the Nursing program. She then received her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing with a Minor in Psychology and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Ohio University, and a Doctorate in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina. She has 18 years of experience working within inpatient, outpatient and community settings as a staff nurse and a case manager. Tara's background includes teaching within the Associate and Baccalaureate nursing programs at Hocking College, Ohio University, and currently, The University of North Carolina Charlotte School of Nursing. In August 2010, Tara became a Certified Nurse Educator.
Her research interests include nursing education, rural health issues, diabetes education and obesity. Most recently, she presented on the risk factors for obesity among women living in the Appalachian region at the Annual Southern Nurses Research Society conference in New Orleans. In addition, she presented a poster presentation titled, "Strengthening Clinical Skills using Active Learning Modules and Peer-Student Validation in a Clinical Laboratory Setting," for the American College of Nurses in Alexandria, Virginia.
Tara is a full time Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte School of Nursing. Her current research is focused on nutrition, physical activity, and weight management using mobile technology applications for older adults.
In addition to her role with teaching and research, Tara is a member of the Southern Nurses Research Society, North Carolina Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She is serving as a member in two chapters for Sigma Theta Tau, Gamma Iota and Lambda Omega.
Nan Pretot RN CEN '84
Nan has worked full time since receiving her nursing license. She worked MICCU at one hospital for five years and Emergency Departments at three different hospitals. She also did some agency work for a brief time.
Nan has held an RN staff position with HMHP(CHP) Emergency Dept, St. Joseph's Health Center in Warren, OH for the past 27 yrs. She obtained her CEN and is a participant on a Nurse Practice Council. She is hoping to retire in two to three years. She plans to supplement her retirement with dog sitting and perhaps travel, some gardening, reading and crocheting.
Nursing has been very worthwhile and rewarding mentally, physically, financially and spiritually for her. Nan said she is very appreciative that Hocking College provided her such a successful education.
William "Allen" Schiewe '86
Allen lives in Lakewood, Ohio. He is retired after working the last several years as a salesman where he was one of the top sales persons in his company.
Dana Ward '87
Dana is a graduate of the Recreation and Wildlife Program. He married Karen Clavert '87 of the same program and they live in PA with their two sons. Dana has been a police officer for the York City Police Department for over 20 years and Karen is a Technician for the York County Soil Conservation District.
Kelli Wilson RN BSN '95 Kelli is a graduate of the LPN and RN programs. After graduation from the LPN program, she began her nursing career at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville. After working the required 250 hours, she enrolled in the RN program at Hocking. When Kelli received her RN license, she was able to continue at Arcadia as an RN supervisor. She eventually worked her way up to Assistant Director of Nursing. During that time, she also completed the BSN program at Ohio University. She then went to work at Holzer Senior Care Center in Gallipolis and worked as the Assistant Director of Nursing. In October 2002, she moved to an Assistant Director position at Kimes Nursing and Rehab Center and eventually to the Director of Nursing position, which she currently holds. Kimes is a training site for Hocking Nursing students and when hiring new employees, Kelli says that she prefers Hocking grads because they are better trained. At this time, over 90 percent of the Kimes nursing staff are Hocking graduates. |
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In Memorial
We remember and honor these members of our Hocking family
Barbara Adams ' 91 - Nursing
Guy Ballard '82 - Human Srvcs and Corrections
Adolf Cloesmeyer ' 81 - Forest Management
Daniel Dorazio '89 - Culinary Arts
Daniel Gish '91 - Broadcasting and Telecomm
Dennis Helber '79 - Industrial Ceramics
Ralph Loudner '91 - Medical Records - HIM
Steven Maniskas '88 - Industrial Ceramics
Anthony Scott '83 - Computer Programming
Sally Smith '91 - Accounting and Financial Srvcs
Kyle Woods '86 - Fire and Emergency Service
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Do WE know about YOU?
 We are always interesting in hearing where our alumni are and what they are doing. We want to know your story. If you're interested in being a featured alumni, contact us today!
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