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People Who Made a
Difference
Moraine Valley Community College
faculty members clearly are making a difference in the lives of our students.
Here, read some of what our graduates and former students have to say about
faculty who helped them find success and make the most of their Moraine Valley
education.
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Arlene
de la Paz-Kane
Coordinator, ASHE Program
“The person who really played an important role in helping make my
academic dream a reality was Arlene de la Paz-Kane. I came to Moraine
Valley to learn English. I still remember when she was talking to me for
the first time and I did not understand a word she was saying. She
believed in me and I always will be thankful to her. Every achievement I
make in my life will be because of her believing in me. Thank you,
Moraine Valley, for having a person like her.”
Sana Abdalla, Orland Park |
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Dr.
Amani Wazwaz
Assistant Professor,
Communications/English
“Thanks to Dr. Wazwaz, I was able to get more inspired and decide on my
future career. The way she portrays herself in class is simply amazing.
I have no words to explain how helpful she was and how she made my
experience at Moraine to be the best.”
Irma Amole, Blue Island |
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Scott Murdoch
Assistant Professor, Biology
“Mr. Murdoch truly was the best professor
I have ever had. I went into the class hating biology and walked out at
the end of the semester in great awe of how amazing life is. He made
such a difference in my life that I actually appreciate science and
biology now.”
Amanda Cerf, Oak Lawn
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Terry Chambers
Director, Student Support
Services“I believe that
Terry Chambers should be commended for all his hard work and dedication
he gives his students. He is always willing to help a student out
regardless of how busy he is.”
Caroline Sosa, Burbank
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Colette Schrank
Instructor,
Phlebotomy/Medical Terminology
“Mrs. Schrank was always there for me, as
well as for her other phlebotomy students. Whenever possible, she would
come to class early or even stay after class was over to lend a helping
hand to her students. Whenever I e-mailed her with a question, the next
day I would have an answer. She is very dedicated to her work.”
Kim Macauley, Worth
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Gail
Ditchman
Instructor, Education
“Mrs. Ditchman has been a positive
influence in my teaching classes at Moraine Valley. She was always
providing interesting stories and examples to make the material being
taught worthwhile. She was always prepared for the day and there if you
needed to talk to her. I think I learned more in one day of her class
than I did in a full year of a class at another university.”
Tara Gutknecht, Orland Park
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James E. Greer
Professor/Coordinator, Welding
“Mr. Greer has been a great inspiration to not only me, but also the
welding community as a whole. Those who have been taught by him wear his
name as a badge of honor: ‘Student of Jim Greer.’ He has not only
satisfied my desire to become a professional welder, but also helped to
fulfill my dreams to become an instructor, as well. In the years to
come, I can only hope to be able to inspire my students as he has me.”
Edward Popelas, Chicago
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Theresa Lorenzini
Assistant Professor/Department Chair, Business
“When I started at Moraine, I had no idea
what I wanted my career to be. After I took financial accounting with
Ms. Lorenzini, there was no doubt about what my career would be. I had
always been good with numbers, but Ms. Lorenzini made accounting
interesting and easy to learn.”
Alicia Gardas, Tinley Park
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