Fullerton College Reentry Connect

This afternoon I attended a memorial service for Mary Shaw. Mary was my counselor at Fullerton College many years ago. She was an extraordinary counselor; why...? Beyond doing educational plans, she cared, she listened, she spent the time she thought the student needed and her students were willing to wait their turn rather than see another counselor who was readily available. She was feisty and friendly; always advocating for students. She continued to learn and attend conferences to benefit her students. She was very involved in the community and beyond. In her class, she encouraged us by reminding us to like ourselves and to keep going to class, despite the obstacles we thought stood in our way. There were no excuses in Mary's mind. And every semester she inspired us by inviting past students to share their success stories with us in the faculty lounge, while also acknowledging those who were on track to graduate. I attended just to stay motivated, if only for a few minutes in between classes and to eat. She always had food - cold cuts, a salad and a full sheet cake to honor the graduates, which she insisted the administration find funding for, and they did. Mary changed lives; mine included. I remember starting with one class thinking I don't think I can do this school thing... So it was rather ironic that I retired last year; ended my career at Fullerton College as a counselor in the office next to the one where I was counseled by Mary when I was a student. I spoke to her by phone only a month ago, and every time I called to see how she was doing, she turned the table and wanted to know how I was doing. She always gave me the best advice she could offer. I loved her dearly. See more

I am officially retired from NOCCCD / Fullerton College. Thanks for the memories!I am officially retired from NOCCCD / Fullerton College. Thanks for the memories!

If you are unprepared for an emergency, watchi this tedx talk presented by my friend Dr. Robin Burk https://youtu.be/XtMfxbxuuwY

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Don’t miss out at this year’s first annual Re-entry Connect Conference! There will be food, prizes, and goodie bags. If you haven’t already RVPd, make sure to do so. @ Fullerton College

Happy Mother's Day! We have concluded meetings for the spring semester. We will be having a conference on June 4 from 1030 to 230 at Fullerton College. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to host one of the tables for the conference to help participants feel welcome. "Never say anything about yourself you do not want to come true." Brian Tracy

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Location change for Reentry Meeting today at noon; room 228; Taco Tuesday will begin at 4 p.m., also in room 228. We hope to see you there!

Join us tomorrow in the Fullerton College library at noon! Snack provided. Make a friend. Stay motivated!

https://conta.cc/2GXwCoB - Join us on Tuesday at noon in the Fullerton College library: room 227P upstairs.

Join us Tuesday at noon in the Fullerton College Library! Bring a friend. https://conta.cc/2GTGlPR

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