Employee Spotlight: Hope Cate
May 22, 2023
Hope Cate is an inspiring figure at CFCC, where she serves as a psychology instructor. Her journey to academia was a complex one. Initially, she attended college but faced family issues that forced her to put her education on hold. During this period, she embarked on a different path and became a massage therapist. However, … Read More Employee Spotlight: Maria Ortado
April 25, 2023
Maria Ortado is an artist who has taken a unique path in her career. Growing up near the largest liberal arts college for deaf people in Washington, D.C., Maria began studying sign language in high school. She loved learning ASL but had not considered it a career option. Instead, Maria earned her Bachelor of Fine … Read More Employee Spotlight: Rozetta Bryant
April 11, 2023
Having worked in childcare for over 34 years, Rozetta Bryant is a co-teacher in the Starfish class, which is for children between the ages of one and two, at the Child Development Center (CDC) at CFCC. As a child, Rozetta flourished from the love and care that her mother provided to her and her siblings. … Read More Employee Spotlight: Mason Tarr
March 14, 2023
With a bachelor’s degree in marketing, Mason started a career in landscaping. When the physical demands of that career became too much for Mason, he decided to put his handyman skills to work and shifted his career into maintenance. Mason Tarr has been working with CFCC’s facilities department since 2019. You may have seen Mason … Read More Employee Spotlight: April Lehmann
February 28, 2023
April Lehmann’s childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian shifted when she discovered the crucial role of Veterinary Technicians. With a more hands-on approach to animal care and a focus on patient advocacy, April found her true passion. Today, April serves as the director of CFCC’s esteemed Veterinary Medical Technology program. Visitors to the program’s North … Read More Meet some of CFCC’s Foreign Language instructors
February 7, 2023
The benefits of learning a foreign language include understanding other cultures, increasing job opportunities, and making international travel more accessible. Learning a new language is also a brain booster that helps improve memory, attention span, and creativity! Meet some of CFCC’s foreign language instructors. Foreign Language Instructors Yuna Shin, CFCC German Instructor I love languages. … Read More Staff Spotlight: Rob Schilling
January 30, 2023
The nightmare of having your desktop computer or laptop freeze, shut down or lock you out of your account can frustrate even the most good-natured humans. Thankfully for CFCC employees and students, CFCC’s IT Department is only a phone call away. One of the reassuring voices you may have heard in your time of need … Read More Faculty Spotlight: Emilia Sorensen
December 5, 2022
Born and raised in Slovakia, Emilia Sorensen first worked as a summer camp counselor in the United States during her college years. During that summer camp, she met her husband, Ben. After summer camp, he followed Emilia to Slovakia, where they married and later welcomed their first child. After completing a double master’s degree in … Read More CFCC Small Business Center Director Recognized with Two Awards of Excellence
December 1, 2022
Wilmington, NC – The Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center (SBC) Director, Jerry Coleman, is the recipient of two Awards of Excellence, “State SBC Director of the Year” and “Business Success Story: Most Impact.” These were awarded at the Small Business Center Network Annual Conference in mid-November. Jerry Coleman has served as the … Read More Staff Spotlight: Jeannie Jordan
November 21, 2022
If you’ve ever walked around CFCC during the first week of classes, you’ll undeniably run in to Jeannie Jordan as she welcomes new Sea Devils with a warm smile and friendly “good morning, how can we help you?” This charitable gesture emulates the attitude Jeannie Jordan brings into work each day as she seeks to … Read More 