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August 18, 2020

Seven instructors at ԰ CC Vicksburg-Warren Campus earn credentials

RAYMOND – Seven instructors from ԰ Vicksburg-Warren Campus earned credentials from the college during the spring and summer semesters. The list included: Kody Britt, of Vicksburg, an instructor…
BY: Danny Barrett Jr.

RAYMOND – Seven instructors from ԰ Vicksburg-Warren Campus earned credentials from the college during the spring and summer semesters.

The list included:

  • Kody Britt, of Vicksburg, an instructor of Precision Machine Tool technology, who earned an Associate in Applied Science in the field and graduated magna cum laude
  • Craig Davis, of Raymond, an instructor of Electrical Technology, who earned an Associate in Applied Science in the field
  • Tabatha Lelonek, of Vicksburg, a receptionist at the Vicksburg WIN Job Center housed on campus, who earned an Associate in Arts in Business and Office Technology and graduated magna cum laude
  • Ricky Nelson, of Utica, a Welding instructor, who earned an Associate in Applied Science in the field
  • Scott Welch, of Edwards, an Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance instructor, who earned an Associate in Applied Science in the field and graduated magna cum laude
  • Angela Wilkinson, of Vicksburg, an administrative assistant, who earned an Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice and graduated cum laude
  • Joseph Wisnoski, of Clinton, a Law and Public Safety instructor, who earned an Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice and graduated magna cum laude

For Kody Britt, it meant coming to ԰ for the second time, as he was a student in the program in 2016.

“You can never have enough certificates and degrees, especially when you’re teaching at both the secondary and post-secondary levels, Britt said.

As is the case with many adult students at ԰, Davis had returned to school to further his education and professional resume’. He also has been able to teach what he had done professionally for 20 years.

“It has been a great experience, coming to school being more mature and knowing what I want in life,” Davis said.

Welch took a similar road back to school after working in the field for years, then teaching in the emergent Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance field.

“I had started as a student at ԰ in 1974,” he said. “When I became an instructor for ԰ I determined it to be a great opportunity to finish my Associate degree. Here I am, 46 years after beginning this journey, and now it is complete.”

Lelonek began at ԰ in 2017 as an adult education student as she rebuilt her life through turbulent personal struggles – first a serious car accident, then drug addiction. She became a student-worker in 2019 and is now a full-time employee.

“I love my ԰ family, and that’s what it truly is here on the Vicksburg campus, a family,” Lelonek said.

Wilkinson’s credential made two in less than two years after returning to school after more than 30 years in 2018 to knock out her core academic courses.

“I am looking into pursuing a Bachelor degree in Emergency Management,” Wilkinson said.

Photo: Angie Foote

RAYMOND – ԰ Hi-Steppers have been named for 2024-2025.

They are, front, from left, Denver Jackson of Jackson, Zoe Irving of Jackson, Alexis Marts of Flowood, Amia Lewis of Byram, Cheyenne Cornelius of Clinton, Malayah Evans of Newton County, Erin Lollis of Byram, Skylar Boyd of Jackson and Jayda Graham of Flowood; back row, Alexis Malone of Clinton, Ciera Pruitt of Gulfport, Olivia Broadwater of Pearl, Chloee Haley of Clinton, Rylan Liles of Vicksburg, Chloe McHann of Clinton, Cori Turner of Jackson, Reaghan Miller of Clinton and Jakayla Brown of Utica.

The group has a new director, Beka King of Pearl. She is only the third director in the 75-year history of the Hi-Steppers. She herself was a Hi-Stepper from 2013-2015 and, during her sophomore year, she was captain of the team.

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԰ offers affordable, comprehensive educational opportunities across six campus locations and has nearly 500 academic classes guaranteed to transfer to a university, over 65 career and technical program options and an extensive array of online courses. Applications for general admissions are currently being accepted. Prospective students are encouraged to apply and explore enrollment steps at hindscc.edu/enroll.

Our Mission: ԰ is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Our Vision: ԰ will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Our Values: ԰ aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.

To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.԰CC.