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My name is Carrie Hirschman . I am the Assistant Director of Youth Programs for NCC and administer the Horizons for Youth Summer Program. After completing my Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State, I worked for seven years as a Preschool Teacher/Director. I was also an instructor for the Horizons for Youth Summer Program, and I am looking forward to experiencing a different aspect of the Program. Some of my responsibilities include scheduling, staffing, answering parent concerns, and running the Summer Program. I enjoy working with children and especially watching them grow and change through the years. I am available Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4:30 PM at 610 861-4196 or chirschman@northampton.edu.

My name is Holly Maxwell. I have been happily employed at NCC since 1996. My first 2 years I worked in the Admissions Office and the next 2 in Human Resources. Since June 2000, I have been working in the busy, but fun Horizons for Youth dept. I am also a part-time student at NCC in the Business Administration program.

My name is Jane McCarthy. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science Education from Moravian College. In January 2000, after five years of substitute teaching and after-school day care, I became employed in the Community Education Department as a program manager in Horizons for Youth. I manage the Main Campus Fall and Spring youth programs. Some of my responsibilities include program development, scheduling, staffing, and addressing questions from parents. During the fall, I also coach field hockey at Freedom High School in Bethlehem. My interests are coaching hockey, the Denver Broncos, and most important-my daughters. I can be reached at 610-861-4146 or jmccarthy@northampton.edu.

My name is Gail Mrowinski. I am the Associate Dean-Community Education, and I administer the Horizons for Youth Program along with Center for Adult Learning. I have over twenty-two years of work experience in various social service and educational positions including; Youth Advocates, Program for Female Offenders, Private Industry Council, and for the past ten years Northampton Community College. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and Masters Degree in Educational Leadership at Lehigh University. I started at the college in 1991 managing adult training programs, such as clerical, computer, and maintenance mechanics. I started coordinating the youth program in the summer of 1993. As it grew, I continued to do both adult and youth programming until 1996 when my responsibilities became strictly youth programming. Although not a native, I have lived in the area for more than twenty years with my family. As a working parent, I understand the needs and concerns of parents as they look for quality safe care for their children particularly during the summer months. My life experiences with our child's involvement in school, society, art, and sports have inspired me in the creation of our course offerings. I have always enjoyed working with children and particularly enjoy providing educational opportunities that excite children. I represent our program through membership in the National and State School Age Care Alliance (NSACA). In addition, I network with local schools and child care agencies. This involvement helps me to stay attuned to the issues and concerns that face families and helps me create and provide programming that meets their needs.

My name is Michelle Peters. In my position as Secretary of Community Education Pregrams for Monroe County, I am responsible for the adult and youth education programs, including the Horizons for Youth program. I can be reached at (570) 688-0836 or mpeters@northampton.edu.

My name is Dee Raneri. I am the Assistant Director of Community Programs for Monroe and Pike counties. My responsibilities include the Horizons for Youth Program as well as adult community education programs. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Syracuse University and a Master’s Degree in Education, specializing in community college education, from the University of Central Florida. I have 7 years experience in community college youth programming in the state of Florida and have been employed with NCC since 2006. I look forward to working with the youth program in the summer as well spreading the word about the programs in Monroe and Pike counties. My office is in Suite 5 Fountain Court. I can be reached at (570) 688-0767 or draneri@northampton.edu

PAUL E. PIERPOINT - is the Dean of Community Education at Northampton. The Community Education Division includes the Center for Business & Industry, the Center for Adult Literacy and Basic Workforce Education, the Center for Adult Learning, the National Training Center for Microelectronics, the Electrotechnologies Applications Center, and the Center for Professional Education.

Prior to becoming the Dean of Community Education, he was Northampton's Dean of Business, Technology and Allied Health – a position he held for nine years. Before coming to Northampton, Paul was Chairman and Director of the Community College Component of West Virginia State College, Institute, West Virginia. He also was an Associate Professor of Business Administration there for ten years.

Paul earned his BA in Journalism from the Pennsylvania State University, an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, and an Ed. D. from West Virginia University. He is a member of the American Vocational Association, the International Council for Innovation in Higher Education, the National Council on Occupational Education, and serves on several local boards of directors. He is married, has two children in elementary school and has a passion for fly-fishing.