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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Harrison has taught at Frank Phillips College in Borger, Western Texas College in Snyder, and at SPC for 15 years.
“I decided to come to SPC because they had a swimming pool here,” said Harrison, “but most importantly, it got me closer to home.”
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.
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.
