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Jeff Hollar teaching

Laurel Ridge Community College Anatomy & Physiology Professor Jeff Hollar was a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy. Many of his students go on to work in the medical field, and Professor Hollar also provides healing to the college community through his free yoga classes.

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Dr. Taylor Gore, the Physical Therapist Assistant program site coordinator and lab instructor was once a dual-enrolled student at the college.

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Laurel Ridge Community College instructional designer and sociology instructor Helen Fleming brings lessons from her U.S. Coast Guard service to her career.

Higgins at Laurel Ridge

Laurel Ridge Community College Police Sgt. Brian Higgins spent 22 years in the U.S. Army, with tours in some of the most dangerous war zones, prior to becoming a police officer.

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Director of Student Services Andrea Lo is the 2023 Laurel Ridge Community College Distinguished Administrator recipient.

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Computer Science instructor John Faircloth has been named Laurel Ridge Community College’s Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Member for 2023.

Larry Friendenberg

Professor Larry Friedenberg is well-known for his rapport with students and support of fellow faculty members. He has been named the 2023 Distinguished Faculty award winner.

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

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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.

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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.

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