Employee Profiles ‣ Laurel Ridge Community College

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Math Professor Tammy Racer excited to teach at LPCC

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.

January 12, 2026

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.

Longtime LPCC Manager Judy Suddith says center is an asset to the rural community

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

January 10, 2026

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Cindy Henry transitioned from LPCC student to employee

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…

December 18, 2025

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Randy Derby: Embarking on a well-deserved retirement

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.

October 8, 2025

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Dr. Tarren Smarr: 2025 Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award recipient

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

September 16, 2025

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Laurel Ridge Community College bookends Page Campbell's career

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.

September 12, 2025

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Lisa Brumback: 2025 Distinguished Part-Time Classified Staff Award recipient

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

August 11, 2025

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Emma Hott: 2025 Distinguished Classified Staff Award recipient

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

August 4, 2025

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Vivi Meder: 2025 Distinguished Administrator Award recipient

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

August 4, 2025

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Workforce Solutions stalwart Larry Baker embarks on retirement

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…

July 31, 2025

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Elisabeth "Liz" Dingess is the 2025 Distinguished Full-Time Faculty Award recipient

Laurel Ridge Community College Biology Professor Elisabeth “Liz” Dingess was named the 2025 Distinguished Full-Time Faculty Award recipient.

July 4, 2025

Teaching dual enrollment is a sister act for Susan and Jill Saylor

Sisters Jill and Susan Saylor both teach Laurel Ridge Community College dual-enrollment classes at Sherando High School.

March 14, 2025