LFCC Stories

Our conversation today with Guy Curtis, Director of Marketing for Laurel Ridge Community College included details for several upcoming virtual information sessions and open houses planned in the coming months. Joining us for the chat was Michelle Cribbs, Director of Outreach for the college. We initially talked about the name change for the school and the opportunity changing the name from Lord Fairfax Community College to Laurel Ridge Community College affords the institution to reach a new audience. Michelle explained her role as Director of Outreach and talked about the valuable partnerships they've established with local businesses, non-profits, and government agencies such as Virginia Career Works. She gave us the details for a few upcoming virtual information sessions and talked about how anyone can start/return to college virtually or in-person. She also busted a few myths about financial aid and learning ability. For more information about the sessions and/or to register, visit their website: laurelridge.edu/info To schedule your own tour or conversation with an advisor, click here.

We were on the screen recording today with Sarah Pangle, Career Services Advisor at Lord Fairfax (becoming Laurel Ridge) Community College to talk about the college's upcoming Career & Internship Fair. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at the Corron Community Development Center from 10am - 3pm. Sarah told us how attendees should prepare for attending the event (resume, wardrobe, small talk) and told us a bit about the types of employers who will be in attendance. While we were recording, another employer signed up bringing the total to 89 across over a dozen different industry sectors such as trades, manufacturing, healthcare, law enforcement, retail, etc. The event will also feature free resume review services and a session: The 3 Secrets to Landing Your First Dream Job That No One Has Told You! Registration is not required and the event is free to anyone in our community - being a student is not required. For more information: lfcc.edu/careerfair For more information about career services: lfcc.edu/careerservices

Our conversation today with Mackenzie Hoover, a dual-enrolled student at Lord Fairfax Community College & George Mason University gave us some insight into what it's like to be a nursing student. Mackenzie told us how the nursing profession became her passion, the things she enjoys most about caring for people, and talked about her classmates and clinicals. She explained what it's like being a nursing student during a pandemic and talked about how her mom has been an inspiration throughout her education journey. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Mackenzie Hoover, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Our conversation today with Cynthia Schneider, CEO of Top of Virginia Regional Chamber gave us some insight into her continuing education journey at Lord Fairfax Community College. Cynthia told us about an abrupt career change that found her deciding what to do with the next chapter of her life. She explained the role that LFCC played in restoring her confidence and propelling her forward in her career. She offered some great advice for those who are seeking answers about returning to school, changing careers or making life-changing decisions. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Cynthia Schneider, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Our conversation today with Kristin Fiorvanti, a 2018 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate, was an international one. Kristin is currently studying in Italy. She told us how she ended up there, what the experience has been like and offered advice for those who may be at a crossroads trying to follow their dream. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Kristin Fiorvanti, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Our conversation today with Kerry Kilpatrick, Lord Fairfax Community College (Fauquier campus) librarian, ran the gamut from her typical day, being involved in the classroom and genuinely enjoying helping students to talking about her potentially lifesaving surgery. Kerry explained that librarians aren't what we may think they are. At LFCC, they work with professors through workshops and seminars to help them understand the process after an assignment is given. She told us how they interact and help students in need of physical materials as well as online research. We also talked about her inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis a few years ago and why she's become an advocate & educator for more people to feel comfortable talking about it and seek preventative care. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Kerry Kilpatrick, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Vivi Meder, Director of the TRIO Program and Coordinator for Disability Services at Lord Fairfax Community College explains both programs and the important role each plays in their students' ability to continue their education. Vivi told us a bit about her history and how she came into the role and talks about her passion for uplifting the underdog. We discussed a few of her students and talked about how the TRIO program fills a gap for many of the students who attend LFCC. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Vivi Meder, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Our conversation today with Kristin Iden, an HR Analyst at Lord Fairfax Community College centered around a project Kristin has been working on in Warren County. Click here to read the article we reference during our conversation.  Kristin explained the project which centers around rehabilitating the Henrico Baltimore Cemetery long home to enslaved and freed individuals from our area. If you'd like to volunteer, you can reach Kristin via email: kristindiden@gmail.com To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Kristin Iden, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.  

Beenish “Bee” Durrani, a current student at Lord Fairfax Community College in the early childhood development program talks about how & why she made the decision to return to school, how the pandemic has factored into her experience, and what she hopes to gain from the experience/education. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Beenish “Bee” Durrani, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Annaliese Jenkins, a 2019 graduate of Lord Fairfax Community College and Missy Spielman, Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Frederick County Public Schools talk about their student/teacher relationship and how Missy became an "accidental mentor" to Annaliese. We chatted about the work-based learning program at FCPS and Annaliese explained how her first experience ultimately shaped her education/career path. Missy talked about how job shadowing, community college & work-based opportunities factor into the decisions students make when trying to determine their career path. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Annaliese Jenkins, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Kareem Jenkins, a 2021 graduate of Lord Fairfax Community College Medical Assistant Program talks about how the pandemic factored into his decision to change his career path and pursue a a healthcare profession. Kareem explains the moment when he realized that he needed to "take his life more seriously" and made the decision to return to school to pursue a career in healthcare. He plans to continue this path to become an RN. During our conversation, Kareem talks about the benefits of the Fast Forward Medical Assistant Program that allowed him to earn this certificate in just a few short months and how his professor helped him land his current job in a medical office. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Kareem Jenkins, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Kelly Himelwright, a 2021 graduate of Lord Fairfax Community College and 2021 TRIO Graduate of the Year talks about returning to school later in life to pursue a dream he didn't know he had in Cybersecurity. Kelly tells us how he came to find himself at the Welcome Center of LFCC (both times) and his experiences both in class and around campus with students and professors. During our conversation, Kelly offers advice for those who have put off continuing their education and talks about his future plans pursing a second degree at Old Dominion University. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Kelly Himelwright, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

We recorded today's conversation at Lord Fairfax Community College shortly after I received my second Moderna vaccine (see the video here: https://www.facebook.com/TheRiver953/videos/1121995378280721.) Joining me for the conversation is Whitney Miller, Director of Facility Planning & Auxiliary Services for Lord Fairfax Community College. Whitney walks us through how the vaccination clinics began at LFCC in partnership with Rotz Pharmacy and talks about the logistic of putting them together and how smoothly they ran as their last one wrapped up on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She also explains the different steps the college is taking to ensure the safety of students, faculty and the general public when they visit the school.

Kareem Jenkins, a 2021 graduate of Lord Fairfax Community College Medical Assistant Program talks about how the pandemic factored into his decision to change his career […]

Kelly Himelwright, a 2021 graduate of Lord Fairfax Community College and 2021 TRIO Graduate of the Year talks about returning to school later in life to […]

Kristine Villatorro, a current Lord Fairfax Community College student in the Recreation and Outdoor Leadership Program talks about how coping with personal loss has shaped her […]

Kristine Villatorro, a current Lord Fairfax Community College student in the Recreation and Outdoor Leadership Program talks about how coping with personal loss has shaped her future career path. Kristine tells us how her college/career dream of becoming a park ranger 30+ years ago has come full circle though now in a different way. She talks about the healing power nature has had on her and how she hopes to use her degree to help others through the grieving process or any type of trauma. During our conversation, Kristine offered advice and to be a "hiking buddy" for listeners. She also mentions the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. You can reach her through their website: patc.net To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Kristine Villatorro, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Jason Hatch, a 2020 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about his career path & those experiences that took him around the world. He explains how […]

Jason Hatch, a 2020 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about his career path & those experiences that took him around the world. He explains how he came to LFCC looking to build a foundation in the arts as he began a new journey in retirement. We talked about his time in the military, his experiences at LFCC and the relationships he forged with many of his professors. He gave some insight into his passion for the arts and told us about several of his current projects including one that has been picked up by HBO. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Jason Hatch, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Greg McCarley, a 2020 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about his career path from DC to Silicon Valley and explains how he ended back in […]

Greg McCarley, a 2020 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about his career path from DC to Silicon Valley and explains how he ended back in the Shenandoah Valley to continue his education. Greg graduated from the Recreation and Outdoor Leadership Program. He told us about his life choices, his mother's market and a new entrepreneurial venture with Simply Shenandoah. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Greg McCarley, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Chief of Lord Fairfax Community College Police Department, Jay Roy talks about the role of law enforcement on all the LFCC campuses and how community policing […]

Chief of Lord Fairfax Community College Police Department, Jay Roy talks about the role of law enforcement on all the LFCC campuses and how community policing is the foundation to keeping the schools safe and students engaged. Chief Roy explains how he came to be at LFCC and the role he played in starting the police agency. He talks about their partnerships with surrounding communities and the years of experience his officers have in law enforcement. Plus, he gives some personal insight into being a student as the college. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Chief Jay Roy, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Angie Kaylor, a 2009 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about her education journey that brought her to the college looking for a “backup career.” Angie […]

Angie Kaylor, a 2009 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about her education journey that brought her to the college looking for a "backup career." Angie explained how concerns with growth within the printing industry led her to pursue a degree in accounting at LFCC many years after graduating high school. We talked about her class experience and how the college has given her many educational opportunities AND a job as printing services supervisor. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Angie Kaylor, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

D.J. Joachim, a current student at Lord Fairfax Community College (expected graduation: December 2020) talks about his path to a cybersecurity degree that began in the […]

D.J. Joachim, a current student at Lord Fairfax Community College (expected graduation: December 2020) talks about his path to a cybersecurity degree that began in the kitchen before studying abroad in Germany where he interned in the technology field AND learned how to repair pianos before returning the states to try his hand at being an entrepreneur. D.J. explained the importance of finding and then following your passion and offered advice for anyone second guessing a return to higher education and talked about how valuable intern opportunities can be. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like D.J. Joachim, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

On today’s episode we take a walk down memory lane with Lord Fairfax Community College professors Bill & Kim Lewis. We talked about how they came […]

On today's episode we take a walk down memory lane with Lord Fairfax Community College professors Bill & Kim Lewis. We talked about how they came to teach at LFCC, heard stories about their students, and discussed the changes they've seen in students and the college experience over the years. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like those from Professors Bill & Kim Lewis, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Charles Harbaugh IV, a 2007 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate & adjunct professor joins Eric Bittner, a 2016 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate to talk about […]

Charles Harbaugh IV, a 2007 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate & adjunct professor joins Eric Bittner, a 2016 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate to talk about their education journey and their relationship as teacher/student. Charles explained why he chose LFCC to begin his path to higher education and how several years later returned as an adjunct professor. We talked about the rewarding experiences he had as both and his passion for serving the community. Eric explained the role his professors played during his years at LFCC - including Charles - and he shared his perspective about why starting at a community college was a good decision for him. We also discussed his current career path and how his relationship with Charles aides him in his commitment to our community. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Charles Harbaugh IV & Eric Bittner, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Alexia Maynard, a 2020 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about her education journey that was inspired by a middle school field trip. Alexia explained how […]

Alexia Maynard, a 2020 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about her education journey that was inspired by a middle school field trip. Alexia explained how she found her first love working on cars and transitioned to cybersecurity. We talked about being a Ross Fellow and how the pandemic affected her community project. Alexia offered some advice for anyone struggling to find their career path and encouraged potential students to seek out scholarships as she did. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Alexia Maynard, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Andy Bacik, a current Lord Fairfax Community College student talks about his education journey that took him from truck driver to the nursing program. Andy gave […]

Andy Bacik, a current Lord Fairfax Community College student talks about his education journey that took him from truck driver to the nursing program. Andy gave us some family history and talked about the inspiration and motivation behind his career change. He explained why he chose LFCC; the relationships he cultivated with classmates; and, how a career in pediatric oncology is a personal mission for him. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Andy Bacik, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

On today’s episode we take a walk down memory lane with Lord Fairfax Community College professors Ann & Rob Simpson. We talked about how they came […]

On today's episode we take a walk down memory lane with Lord Fairfax Community College professors Ann & Rob Simpson. We talked about how they came to teach at LFCC, heard stories about their students, and talked about the educational trips they host each year on behalf of the college for students and the community. They explained what it's been like teaching their classes virtually and the thing Ann is most looking forward to when the pandemic is in our rear view. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like those from Professors Ann & Rob Simpson, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Tiffany Matthews, a 2017 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about her education journey that brought her back to college nearly 10 years after graduating from […]

Tiffany Matthews, a 2017 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about her education journey that brought her back to college nearly 10 years after graduating from high school. Tiffany explained how she juggled being a full-time mom to two children AND the work that comes with continuing your education. She told us about the TRIO program offered at LFCC and the impact it had on her ability to achieve her educational goals. She offered many pieces of advice for students who are hesitant to start or return to school and talked about how getting her degree has changed her life and her perspective. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Tiffany Matthews, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Mady Rodriguez, a 2011 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about her education journey that spans two countries and the job that “forced” her to seek […]

Mady Rodriguez, a 2011 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about her education journey that spans two countries and the job that "forced" her to seek out a college degree. Mady explained her passion for serving our community and how that drives her to volunteer, to work for our under-served populations, as well as continue her education path. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Mady Rodriquez, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Carmen Schlosser, a 2010 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about her education journey that brought her from student to staff at the college. Carmen told […]

Carmen Schlosser, a 2010 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about her education journey that brought her from student to staff at the college. Carmen told us why she initially chose the LFCC path to continue her education, and what her goals are moving forward. We discussed her passion for poetry and the students she advises in her role as an Enrollment Services Specialist at LFCC. She offered advice for those who are unsure about continuing their education and the importance of leaving something behind for future generations. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Carmen Schlosser, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/ Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

On today’s episode we take a walk down memory lane with Lord Fairfax Community College (recently retired) professor, Ramon Selove. We talked about how Ramon came […]

On today's episode we take a walk down memory lane with Lord Fairfax Community College (recently retired) professor, Ramon Selove. We talked about how Ramon came to LFCC and immediately knew this is where he would spend the next 30 years. We talked about all the "firsts" he experienced from being the youngest professor on faculty to creating his own computer network before they were "a thing." He told us what he'd like to include in a time capsule of his time at the school and the lessons he's learned along the way about the importance of face-to-face interaction with students. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Professor Ramon Selove's, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/   Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Rostant Kengni, a 2019 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about his education journey that brought him to the United States from Cameroon, a country in […]

Rostant Kengni, a 2019 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about his education journey that brought him to the United States from Cameroon, a country in Central Africa in 2015. Rostant told us how he came to choose the United States (actually, how it chose him) and ultimately landed at Lord Fairfax Community College. He had already earned a Master's Degree and was a teacher in his native country but opportunities for growth were no longer available. He explained how he found his sponsor, came to Winchester, learned the language and worked hard to clear his path to higher education. He also tells us how he ended up at Shenandoah University's School of Pharmacy To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Rostant Kengni, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/   Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

On today’s episode we take a walk down memory lane with Lord Fairfax Community College professor, Dr. Brent Kendrick. We talked about how Dr. Kendrick landed […]

On today's episode we take a walk down memory lane with Lord Fairfax Community College professor, Dr. Brent Kendrick. We talked about how Dr. Kendrick landed at LFCC as part of his lifelong dream to become a professor. We talked about his students, how he's adapted to teaching over the years via online and in-person classes, and what the first day of each semester means to him. He told us what memories he'd like to include in a time capsule of his time so far at the school and what he hopes his students would say about him if they were asked to share their favorite memory. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Dr. Kendrick's, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/   Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.

Jose Hernandez, a 2019 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about his experiences at LFCC and the sense of community he found there. Jose tells us […]

Jose Hernandez, a 2019 Lord Fairfax Community College graduate talks about his experiences at LFCC and the sense of community he found there. Jose tells us about his journey as a 16-year old from El Salvador to Winchester, learning the language, enrolling at Lord Fairfax Community College to his current pursuit of a Bachelor's degree at James Madison University. He offers advice for others who face similar challenges and explains the impact he hopes he will have on his students when he reaches his goal of becoming a Spanish teacher. To hear more inspiring and heartwarming stories like Jose Hernandez, click here to listen/subscribe: https://theriver953.com/lfccstories/   Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With four locations — Middletown, Warrenton, Luray-Page County and most recently, Vint Hill— the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.