Commodore Conversations

Poet and Gulf Coast Student Darian Furtaw discusses his passion for writing, learning, and how he honors his family and personal history through art. 

Professional tutor, psychology major, and soon-to-be graduate of FSU PC, Isabella Barbour discusses her experiences as a former student and current employee of Gulf Coast as well as her plans for the future.

Back on the show is GCSC theater major Hayden Pavlus to discuss the musical, Urinetown. The show opens tonight and will run again on 4/2, 4/3, 4/8, 4/9, and 4/10. Admission is free for all GCSC and FSU PC students. Visit the college's website or search "Urinetown" on Brown Paper Tickets to reserve your seat. 

Tony Pilot, Danielle Pierce, and David Wigley discuss TRiO's Upward Bound program and share memories about students and learning opportunities.

Alyssa Bell and Grant Deam of GCSC's Writing and Reading Lab share information about services, their educational backgrounds, and discuss why they tutor.

On this episode, Dr. Tiffany Messick and Professor Kayley Thomas talk about their educational background, journey to Gulf Coast, and memorable experiences as new faculty members. Both teach within the Language and Literature Division.

Molly Beecher is a Nursing Major at Gulf Coast State College. On this episode, she talks about life as a student at GCSC and how the Writing and Reading Lab has supported her throughout her academic journey. This conversation was originally recorded in October of 2021.

Originally from Panama City, Mary Middlemas has taught reading and composition for over 30 years. After a 25 year tenure at Georgia Perimeter College, Professor Middlemas is back at Gulf Coast. She served as Writing and Reading Lab Supervisor from 2018-2021 and is currently teaching Developmental Writing. This episode, recorded on October 13, 2021, focuses on the challenges and triumphs the last few years have presented and how the GCSC Writing and Reading Lab has risen to those challenges.

Two members of the Gulf Coast State College Foundation's Scholarship Essay Scoring Committee, Benjamin Schimidt and Melissa Bois, discuss their roles, writing, and provide advice for students seeking scholarship opportunities.

Poet, essayist, and fiction writer Hannah Bailey discusses her journey as an artist and reads original work. An English major, Hannah also tutors in Gulf Coast State College's Writing and Reading Lab.

Dunkin McLane and Kara Gray of the Gulf Coast State College Foundation discuss scholarship opportunities and the scholarship application process. Learn how the GCSC Foundation and the Writing and Reading Lab can help earn you money for school.

Jacob and Sarah Faith Dorr discuss memorable classes, successful learning habits, and their futures. The siblings tutor in GCSC's Writing and Reading Lab.

Caitlyn Jacques, a UCF student and professional tutor in GCSC's Writing and Reading Lab, reviews J.D. Robb's ...in Death book series.

GCSC student Hayden Pavlus discusses what it's like to be a part of the upcoming production, Dracula: The Case of the Silver Scream. Pavlus plays the role of Van Helsing. The show opens this weekend and is free to all GCSC and FSU PC students. Click here (https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5232216) for tickets.

Professor Brian Baillif of GCSC's Visual and Performing Arts Department discusses his work as a teacher, set designer, and the upcoming production Dracula: The Case of the Silver Scream. The show opens this weekend and is free to all GCSC and FSU students.

Professor Deicy Jimenez-Orozco of GCSC's Language and Literature Division discusses the importance of learning the Spanish language.

Professor Kelly Williams and Professor Sarah Pilcher of GCSC's Language and Literature Division discuss the importance of reading and writing.

Commodore Conversations is a podcast created by the Writing and Reading Lab at Gulf Coast State College. Episodes include discussions about reading and writing, book reviews, and informative segments covering course offerings and events around campus.