Category: Supporting Student Success
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Paris Wadhwa
Paris Wadhwa knows first-hand what it’s like to be a City Colleges student, and he uses that experience every day as a college advisor at Malcolm X College. In 2002, Paris moved from India to Chicago with his parents. Even though he already had two years of college under his belt, he had to start…
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Nekeda Kirkwood
Nekeda Kirkwood says the same thing to all the students she advises: “Whether you are just out of high school or an adult learner, you will be ok. You may have challenges or setbacks, but you will be able to recover. You can do this!” And with over 18 years working in higher education, she…
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Rachel Iannantuoni
Teaching at Harold Washington College is in Rachel Iannantuoni’s blood – her parents met at what was then called Loop College as English professors and spent the majority of their careers teaching at the college. “I pretty much grew up here – they would bring me to class when I was very young – three…
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Kya Reaves
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Jennifer Hasso
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Catherine Ramsden
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Alta Williams
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Dr. Vali Siadat
If “mathletes” are members of a team, Daley College’s Dr. Vali Siadat is a hall of fame coach. Vali is a professor of mathematics at Daley College and his commitment to students is one of the qualities that sets him apart. He was recently given the 2019 American Mathematical Society (AMS) Award for Impact on…
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Marvin Herrera
Marvin Herrera is an adjunct welding professor and student at Daley College. A first generation Mexican/Guatemalan child of immigrant parents, Marvin grew up and currently lives in Little Village. In 2013, Marvin left his job in grocery store management to enroll full-time at Daley College. From there, his welding career formed and thrived. In the…
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Dr. Rowena Misayah
Rowena Misayah has had a long career as a teacher, both inside and outside of formal classrooms. As a family physician for 16 years in the Philippines, Dr. Misayah worked at a teaching hospital, instructing and mentoring midwifery and nursing students. At Daley College since 2005, Dr. Misayah now teaches and mentors students studying biology…