Employee Profiles

Home » Employee Profiles
Photograph of Donna leaning against the front desk at Jenkins Hall with a welcome sign behind her

Retired Page County Public Schools Suprintendent Donna Whitley-Smith is now serving on Laurel Ridge Community College’s Educational Foundation Board. She says the college brings hope and opportunity to the rural community of Page County.

Instructor gestures while teaching anatomy to students in a classroom with a skeleton model visible.

Dr. Rekha Parameswaran came to Laurel Ridge to launch its Physical Therapist Assistant Program, a satellite of Germanna Community College’s PTA program. Now, she is helming the program as it becomes an independent, accredited program provider.

A woman wearing a light-colored sweatshirt stands outside Jenkins Hall, a modern campus building with large windows and brick columns, on a clear sunny day.

Laurel Ridge Community College Math Professor Tammy Racer eagerly sought a job teaching Luray and Page County residents even before the college’s Luray-Page County Center opened.

Smiling Laurel Ridge Community College staff member Judy Suddith wearing a green sweater and navy vest stands outside the Luray–Page County Center entrance with glass doors behind her.

Laurel Ridge Community College’s Luray-Page County Center makes higher education more attainable for the rural community, says Manager Judy Suddith.

photo of a smiling Cindy Henry sitting behind a desk and greeting a person

Cindy Henry enrolled at Laurel Ridge Community College’s Luray-Page County Center following the closure of the manufacturing plant where she had worked for 10 years. After graduating, she spent nearly 18 years as a Laurel Ridge employee.

Man and woman smiling and standing together in front of a Laurel Ridge Community College step-and-repeat backdrop, both wearing college-branded shirts.

Laurel Ridge Community College trades technician Randy Derby has spent the final third of his career working with people who care about each other and about our students.

Two women smiling and posing together in front of a Laurel Ridge Community College backdrop, with one holding an envelope and small box.

Laurel Ridge Community College’s 2025 Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award recipient Dr. Tarren Smarr has a long list of academic credentials to her name.

a photograph of a police officer standing on a set of stairs facing forward and smiling

When he first came to Laurel Ridge Community College more than 40 years ago, Page Campbell had no idea he would finish his career as a campus police officer.

Two ladies standing together in front of Laurel Ridge backdrop

Laurel Ridge Community College TRiO office specialist Lisa Brumback is the recipient of the 2025 Disgtinguished Part-Time Classified Staff Award.

Two people posing in front of Laurel Ridge backdrop

Laurel Ridge Community College administrative assistant Emma Hott is the 2025 Distinguished Classified Staff Award recipient.

Photo of Meder speaking at a Laurel Ridge podium

Laurel Ridge Community College TRiO Director and Office of Accommodations and Disability Services (OADS) coordinator Vivi Meder is the 2025 Distinguished Administrator Award recipient.

Baker holding a book and speaking at the Leadership Institute

Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions Corporate Training Sales Manager Larry Baker is retiring after more than 20 years at the college. He was integral to making Workforce Solutions one of the most successful workforce units in the U.S.