Leading the Way, Together
At Santa Monica College, we are proud to continue in leading the way together—safely, with empathy, and a deep commitment to our students.
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Read what makes SMC Superintendent/President Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery and other colleagues/leaders #ProudToBeSMC, what they missed most during the pandemic, and much more!
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Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery
I miss the impromptu meetings with colleagues and students...
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Cindy Ordaz
I realized from the first day of working at home, how important face-to-face human contact was...
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Jamar London
I miss engaging both our students and all our wonderful colleagues...
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Dagmar Gorman
I miss seeing, interacting and having lunch with my coworkers...
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Josh Elizondo
I thrive in community and while we have been able to ‘see’ each other remotely, nothing...
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Marvlynne Frazier and Erik Torregano
Among 125 members of the...
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Dr. Alexandra Tower
Helping faculty get what they need to bring the best...
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Maria Bonin
Being a part of the “Transfer Team” makes me #ProudToBeSMC. The...
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Dr. Susan Fila
I especially missed the Organic Learning Garden and watching all the plants thrive in that sunny spot at the college. It will be...
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Dr. Isaac A. Rodriguez Lupercio
I missed being able to walk...
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Redelia Shaw
I have missed being in SMC Studios and providing work-based learning opportunities for our students. Working with...
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