Tag: Teacher
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Sociology instructor connects material with the lives of students
by Autumn Bippert When Sherley Bedore decided she wanted to be a doctor, she set the goal of achieving that dream before the age of 32. While her path changed from her original goal, she still accomplished becoming a doctor before the age of 32. Dr. Bedore grew up in El Paso and moved to…
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Professor pens urban fantasy novel
by REBEKAH HARVEY For Stephen Sanders, South Plains College has always been a part of his life. Sanders, who was born in Lubbock, lived in Levelland until he graduated from SPC with his Associate of Arts degree in English in 1994. After SPC, Sanders attended West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas,where he pursued a…
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Former student become published speech professor
by REBEKAH HARVEY Before becoming a professor at South Plains College, Kelley Finley was a student who was involved in many campus organizations. After getting her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wayland Baptist University and Texas Tech University, respectively, she returned to SPC for the opportunity to teach speech to college students. Finley grew up…
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Professor helps students feel part of history
Christina Bearden-White encourages her students to feel like they are part of history. Bearden-White, an assistant professor of History at South Plains College, graduated from Johnston City High School in Southern Illinois. She was a student at community colleges for a few years after high school, which had surprised her because she claims that she…
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Professor encourages students to be better comunicators
Hilary Nixon pushes each of her students to be better communicators in their daily lives. Nixon, instructor of speech on the Levelland campus of South Plains College, has taught at SPC for two years, one year part-time at Texas Tech University and one year full time. Nixon says that she never really wanted to be…
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Law enforcement professor credits education for success
Law enforcement is more than just a career for Lance Scott. It is his passion. One could say it defines him. Born in Levelland but raised in Perryton, Scott, chairperson of the Professional Services and Energy Department and associate professor of law enforcement at South Plains College, has always had the idea of being a…
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Professor inspired to mold young minds through faith
Janet Hargrove has touched the lives of so many people in many different ways. She touched the lives of patients working in the nursing field for 30 years. She has touched the minds of students at South Plains College for six years, and she has touched the hearts of people while working in ministry for…
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Professor imparts life lessons through history
Hard working, passionate, and charismatic are words that describe Dr. Corey Beene. The professor of history at South Plains College spreads her positive attitude and love for the subject throughout the classroom each day Born and raised in San Antonio, Beene attended Robert E. Lee High School, where she earned a full scholarship to play…
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Math professor keeps positive outlook despite setbacks
Despite experiencing setbacks, Alma Lopez keeps a positive perspective on life. Lopez spent her first six years of life growing up around Happy, Texas, eventually moving to Dalhart, where she started and finished school. Lopez was involved in her high school, being a part of the debate team and journalism. “I was even the editor…
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English professor adores learning from diverse students
Margaret “Buffy” Rattan is best described as a fun and dedicated parent, wife, and professor. An instructor in English at South Plains College, Rattan was born in California, but has spent most of her life in Texas. “I’m the only one in my family that wasn’t born in Texas,” she said. “I was pretty little…
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New method of diabetes testing developed by nursing instructor
by MATT MOLINAR//Associate Editor After her daughter was diagnosed with diabetes at 9 years old, Tara Strawn immediately took into consideration the challenges her child would face in her developing years. According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.4 million people are diagnosed with diabetes each year. This number includes children who will have to be…
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Natatorium director encourages physical activity on campus
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Staff Writer With a passion for people of all ages, one professor makes sure that everyone stays active, no matter their age. Mike Harrison, director of the Natatorium and instructor in Physical Education at South Plains College, started teaching when he was 28 years old. He has now been teaching at colleges for 33 years.…
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Downs shares passion for English with students
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Staff Writer A professor’s love for English is shown through her teaching with free writing, open discussions, and new techniques.
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English teaches minority studies through personal experiences, current events
by BRITTNY STEGALL//Staff Writer One professor’s passion changed the moment she stepped into her first classroom.