Employee Profiles

Loretta Duncan photo

Laurel Ridge Community College Professor Loretta Duncan called her teaching experience “magical.” In her retirement, she plans to continue her psychotherapy practice.

Brenda Wiens photo

Laurel Ridge Community College Biology Professor Brenda Wiens said one of the best parts of her job was seeing students go on to be successful.

John Milam photo

Laurel Ridge Community College’s director of institutional effective, John Milam, is retiring after 14 years at the college.

Beth Shanholtzer

Professor Beth Shanholtzer said her field of health information management was constantly evolving.

Cheryl Brindle photo

Laurel Ridge Community College Professor Cheryl Brindle has taught all over the country and all across the math spectrum.

Donna Burge photo

Professor Donna Burge has big travel plans as she retires from Laurel Ridge Community College.

Marion Mercer photo

Laurel Ridge Community College Art Professor is looking forward to working on her art, and spending time with her horses and loved ones as she retires.

Kim Lewis and graduates

Laurel Ridge Community College Professor Kim Lewis, a former reporter and editor, is retiring after 24 years at the college.

Professor Kellie Anderson

Laurel Ridge Community College Nursing Professor Kellie Anderson is impressed with the caliber of students and faculty.

nursing simulation lab

Professors John Hammer and Mary Catts bring a wealth of expertise and varied experiences to the registered nursing program at Laurel Ridge Community College.

Dr. Alex Peebles

Engineering Professor Alex Peebles especially enjoys the small classes he leads at Laurel Ridge.

Maggie Marangione

Laurel Ridge Professor Maggie Marangione’s first historical fiction novel, “Across the Blue Ridge,” is now available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. It tells the story of a young woman standing against the removals of families to make way for a national park.