by Mareo-Ahmir Lawson | Nov 27, 2015 | FALL 2015, FEATURED, PROFILES, Teachers
Richard Favela
Richard is an associate professor of Journalism
Welcome to Pierce Profiles, where KPCRadio.com reporters profile a person, group or department of Pierce College. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews creating Teacher Profiles that feature the educators on campus. In this profile Blanca Renovato features Richard Favela an associate professor of Journalism at Pierce Media Arts. This profile discusses his first year as an associate professor at Pierce College. He talks about his previous experience in communications and his approach to helping students become better reporters. Journalism student Luis Ramirez talks about Richard’s enthusiastic approach to teaching. Sean McDonald, who is an assistant professor of photography talks about Richard’s induction into the department, and also compliments him or his attitude and attire.
by Jessica Campbell | Nov 22, 2015 | FALL 2015, FEATURED, PIERCE, PROFILES, Teachers
James McKeever
James is the chair of the Philosophy and Sociology department
Welcome to Pierce Profiles, where KPCRadio.com reporters profile a person, group or department of Pierce College. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews creating Teacher Profiles that feature the educators on campus. In this profile Jessica Campbell features James McKeever, who is the chair of the Philosophy and Sociology Department. He is also an assistant professor of Sociology. This profile discusses how it is important to have patience when teaching. Rene Peredes, who is Pierce College student talks about how McKeever is able to connect with his students, while assisting them in the classroom. Melanie McQuitty Philosophy professor and faculty advisor recommends that students take his classes, because they are engaging, and that James covers topics that students care about.
by David Lona | Nov 21, 2015 | FALL 2015, FEATURED, PROFILES, Teachers
John Schneider
John teaches Guitar, Electronic Music, Theory and History
Welcome to Pierce Profiles, where KPCRadio.com reporters profile a person, group or department of Pierce College. Team reporters conduct multiple interviews creating Teacher Profiles that feature the educators on campus. In this profile David Lona features John Schneider, PhD. from the campus Music Department. John is a Grammy winning musician that teaches Guitar, Electronic Music, Theory and Music History. This profile discusses his teaching style. The changes in the music department, and how he interacts with his peers, as well as his students.
by Greg C. Jackson | May 5, 2015 | PROFILES, SPRING 2015, Teachers
Welcome to Pierce Profiles, where KPCRadio.com reporters profile a person, group or department of Pierce College. In this segment, Grace Notes host Greg C. Jackson looks into the the day-to-day duties and student and co-worker interactions of LACCD Counselor Karin Lakin, and listens to some opinions and praise of the counselor from students and staff.
by Mareo-Ahmir Lawson | May 4, 2015 | PROFILES, SPRING 2015, Teachers
Pierce College’s American Sign Language Club led by Zoe Harmala offers fun and challenging activities for its members. KPCRadio.com’s Charlie Converse takes an inside look at the club and its day-to-day activities. In doing so, he gains insight into the fascinating culture that ASL speakers share.
