WELLS — York County Community College announced it has hired three new faculty who will start teaching this fall when the semester begins on Sept. 2.
“The college is growing in student enrollments, and is developing and implementing new programs. One of the most important parts of this growth is bringing on new faculty to teach in our programs,” said Vice President and Academic Dean Paula Gagnon. “The college conducted national searches for all three of these new faculty positions and received many highly qualified applications. We are especially thrilled because the three faculty joining us this fall were all the unanimous first choice of their respective search committees.
“It is an honor to welcome them to our college to be a part of our faculty.”
”¢ James Owens, faculty in computer technology, holds a bachelor’s degree in business and management from University of Maryland University College, a master’s degree in education with a concentration in technology from St. Michael’s College, and a master’s degree in computer science from Clarkson University. Following a career in the U.S. Air Force, Owens began a second career in technical education. Owens has previously taught at the Community College of Vermont, Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh State College in New York and the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani.
”¢ Krista Cochran, faculty in culinary arts, has been an adjunct pastry chef at YCCC since 2012 and holds both an associate’s degree in patisserie and baking and a bachelor’s degree in culinary management from Le Cordon Bleu. She has worked in a mass production bakery, owned and managed her own café/bakery, and held the position of executive pastry chef at two hotels.
”¢ Jennifer Mallett, faculty member in math, holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Gordon College and a master’s degree in mathematics education from University of Massachusetts. Mallet has taught in both public and private high schools and has been an adjunct instructor at the University of New England and YCCC. Mallett has also worked with the International School Project, partnering with Russian teachers in an exchange of ideas.
For more information, visit www.yccc.edu.
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