LEE EARLY COLLEGE FACULTY
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Biehl - Principal [rbiehl@cccc.edu]
Full Name: Robert Biehl
How long have you been in education: 24 years, 13 years as an administrator
How long have you been at LEC: 1st Year
What colleges/universities have you attended: Rockland Community College (AA), State University College at Oswego (BA, MS, CAS) and the State University at Albany
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: I enjoy spending time with my family, reading historical novels, fishing and enjoying my three grandchildren.
Mrs. Smoak - Data Manager/Bookkeeper/Secretary [dsmoak@cccc.edu]
Full Name: Dana Flynt Smoak
How long have you been at LEC: 2 Years
What colleges/universities have you attended: NC State University
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: Spending time with my 9 year old son, reading and gardening.
Any cool facts about yourself: I owned a florist for 6 years before coming to LEC.
STUDENT SERVICES
Mrs. Gunter - College Liasion [jgunter@cccc.edu]
Full Name: Jill H. Gunter
What subject(s) do you teach: ACA 090 - Study Skills for CCCC to LEC
How long have you been in education: 19 Years
How long have you taught at LEC: 4 Years
What colleges/universities have you attended: Catawba Valley Community College, Appalachian State University and University of Phoenix
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: Spending time with family, writing and calligraphy.
Any cool facts about yourself: I've worked at CCCC since March 1990. I have 6 dogs, 1 cat and 1 cockatiel (I love animals, can't you tell?).
Mr. Nourse - Counselor / Webmaster / Testing Coord. / TAT Chair / 504 Chair / NCVPS DLA / College Board Coord. [dnourse@cccc.edu]
Full Name: Dave Nourse
How long have you been in education: 3 Years
How long have you been at LEC: 3 Years
What colleges/universities have you attended: NC State University and Florida State University
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: I get a kick out of movies, maps, NPR, lacrosse, orienteering, computers, zelda, interesting music, the Daily Show, Lost and the Office. I also enjoy riding my bike(s), running, and hiking.
Any cool facts about yourself: James Bond and Indiana Jones are personal heroes of mine.
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Bailey [ssmith@cccc.edu]
Full Name: Shelley Bailey
What subject(s) do you teach: English I & English II
How long have you been in education: 3 Years
How long have you taught at LEC: 3 Years
What colleges/universities have you attended: UNC-Chapel Hill
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: Reading, going to the movies, playing racquetball, hiking and traveling.
Any cool facts about yourself: I speak Spanish and I spent a semester studying abroad in Spain.
Mrs. Porter [aporter@cccc.edu]
Full Name: Anjanette Porter
What subject(s) do you teach: English II & English IV
How long have you been in education: 2.5 Wonderful Years
How long have you taught at LEC: 2.5 Wonderful Years
What colleges/universities have you attended: Austin Peay University, Fayetteville State University and NC State University
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: Spending time with my husband, reading, traveling, spending time outdoors and learning.
Any cool facts about yourself: Spent 4 fantastic years in the US Navy traveling the world; attended citizen academies for the Clarksville Police and Fire Departments; Interviewed Chris LeDaux.
Mrs. Wilson [cindywilson0097@gmail.com]
Info coming soon!
MATH DEPARTMENT
Maj. Howard [jhoward@cccc.edu]
Full Name: MAJ. John J. Howard
What subject(s) do you teach: Algebra I and Algebra II
How long have you been in education: 19 Years
How long have you taught at LEC: 3 Years
What colleges/universities have you attended: University of Arizona and Fayetteville State University
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: Learning, guitar, working out, church.
Any cool facts about yourself: I speak Russian and German. I have traveled to South Africa, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Holland, Austria, Ireland, Russia and Azerbaijan
Mrs. McDowell [dmcdowell@cccc.edu] - AVID Coordinator
Full Name: Darlene Shytle McDowell
What subject(s) do you teach: Algebra I, Advanced Functions and Modeling and AVID
How long have you been in education: 10 Years
How long have you taught at LEC: 2 Years
What colleges/universities have you attended: NC State University, Fayetteville State University and Western Carolina University
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: Reading, gardening, woodworking, cooking and crafts.
Any cool facts about yourself: I play a mean game of golf.
Ms. Niibu [aniibu@cccc.edu]
Full Name: Autumn Niibu
What subject(s) do you teach: Geometry and Algebra II
How long have you been in education: 5 Years
How long have you taught at LEC: 2 Years
What colleges/universities have you attended: Pitzer College and North Eastern University
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: Running, traveling and reading magazines.
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Maczko [jmaczko@cccc.edu]
Full Name: Jenny Maczko
What subject(s) do you teach: Biology
How long have you been in education: 8 Years
How long have you taught at LEC: 2 Years
What colleges/universities have you attended: UNC Chapel Hill and UNC Greensboro
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: Reading, decorating cakes and traveling.
Any cool facts about yourself: I am a National Board Certified Teacher and I love to snow ski.
Mr. Schmitz [rschmitz@cccc.edu]
Full Name: Rodney Schmitz
What subject(s) do you teach: Chemistry and Pre-Calculus
How long have you been in education: 9 Years
How long have you taught at LEC: 2 Years
What colleges/universities have you attended: University at Buffalo
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: Being with my family and camping.
Mr. Sneed [jsneed@cccc.edu]
Full Name: John Hunter Sneed
What subject(s) do you teach: Earth Science
How long have you been in education: 4 Years
How long have you taught at LEC: 3 Years
What colleges/universities have you attended: NC State University and Arizona State University
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: Traveling to the beach, hiking, exploring. I have aquariums at home. I like to play sports.
Any cool facts about yourself: I've done research with sharks. I jumped out of a plane at 13,000 feet. I have a green spotted puffer fish named "Peng-Yu."
SOCIAL STUDIES
Mrs. Comeaux [tcomeaux@cccc.edu]
Full Name: Tonya Marie Comeaux
What subject(s) do you teach: Civics & Economics and World History
How long have you been in education: 15 Years
How long have you taught at LEC: 2 Years
What colleges/universities have you attended: Louisiana State University and University of Louisiana-Lafayette
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: Reading, hanging out with Princess and Rascal (Pomeranians), listening to my IPOD and being with friends.
Ms. Howard [lehowa86@cccc.edu]
Full Name: Lara Howard
What subject(s) do you teach: United States History and World History
How long have you been in education: 6 Years
How long have you taught at LEC: 2 Years
What colleges/universities have you attended: NC State University and Campbell University
What do you enjoy doing in your time away from school: Spending time with my family and friends, running, playing with my dog, watching movies and watching NC State play sports.
Any cool facts about yourself: I am a HUGE Chicago Cubs fan. I am an Army brat.