Meet the Faculty
November 13, 2018 – 9:00 a.m.…
Your Science Career Starts Here
Students travel from all across Dallas and North Texas for science classes at North Lake College.…
Faculty Spotlight: Monica Atwell
Monica Atwell Monica Atwell took biology classes at North Lake College 29 years ago, applied for a job helping her professors run the biology lab, and has been here ever since. Now spring 2017 marks Atwell's retirement from NLC, after her enthusiasm for teaching and passion for the environment made her a mainstay of the NLC Biology Lab for decades. Inside the lab and out, Monica Atwell says that her busy schedule means “work here is definitely a dance!” Her responsibilities include teaching labs, advising science students, ordering supplies, taking care of the biology department’s pet turtle, and monitoring [...]
Faculty Association Announces 2017 Scholarship Winners
The North Lake College Faculty Association Scholarship Committee has announced its 2017 scholarship recipients, funded by donations from members of the NLC faculty.…
How Malcolm Frierson Went from Comedian to College Professor
Dr. Malcolm Frierson is a serious historian, dedicated teacher, and the 2016-17 North Lake College President’s Scholar.…
For Skip Ragler, Service is Everything
“27 years, six months, 19 days, and about two hours.”…
Art Professor Brett Dyer Beat the Odds
North Lake College art professor Brett Dyer’s office is filled with art.…
Leadership Profile: Shawnda Floyd
Dr. Shawnda Floyd got her start as a high-powered litigation attorney, going to battle in court.…
Faculty Spotlight: Ronda Hayes
Many students take community college classes between shifts at their day jobs, or while trying to support families. Ronda Hayes knows: she was such a student herself. Now she teaches IT courses and coordinates the Oracle program at North Lake College, where her leadership, and her example, help empower a new generation to succeed. A no-nonsense approach In the Hayes family, a strong work ethic was not so much a trait as a requirement, handed down from generation to generation. All the Hayes women were raised with a practical mindset, oriented to solving problems and getting jobs done. “I’m a [...]
Why Students Chose Hillary Gallego as 2015 Faculty of the Year
Professor Hillary Gallego is known around campus for the lengths she goes to make English engaging, fun, and approachable.…