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- Robin Albright, Owner & President of Zinger Zanger, Inc., is a practicing professional life coach, keynote speaker and freelance writer. Robin has worked in the sales field, in retail industry, and as a writer/reporter.
- Dale Anderson is a Business Effectiveness Consultant for the Professional Development Institute at Illinois Central College, operates several small businesses and is a graduate of Illinois State University. He has over 20 years of experience in leadership, sales and customer service training in industry in the Midwest, east coast and the Province of Ontario.
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- Kathy Bachman, manager of Viva La Flora, graduated from University of Illinois, has been working in the floral industry for 30 years. She enjoys keeping up with the latest trends in floral design, fashion and home decorating trend trends by reading current floral publications, attending open houses, design classes and seminars in the floral industry. Received 1990 FTD Master Designer certification. Her creative designs have been seen in many community events, Red Cross - Evening of Star, Heartland Idols2, McLean County Chamber event, etc.
- DJ Bagwell, Owner & President of VisionPro Marketing, LLC, is a marketing consultant and entrepreneurship and personal branding speaker. He comes with experience managing marketing projects for the likes of Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, churches, and nonprofit organizations. DJ holds an MBA and a Bachelors in Communication, both acquired at Western Illinois University.
- Brian Batronis is a member and officer of the Central Illinois Sport Fencing club and enjoys competing in tournaments around the Midwest. He teaches both youth and adult fencing classes. Brian is a technical analyst at State Farm Insurance.
- Aur Beck founded the Illinois Renewable Energy Association and the Southern Illinois Center for a Sustainable Future. Aur has lived off?grid for 18 years and has been the Chief Technician for 10 years at Advanced Energy Solutions, a solar installation company.
- Cheryl Belligio received her BS and MS in Business Education from Northern Illinois University. She taught in the Chicago suburbs and overseas in Italy for the Department of Defense. She also helped establish the Secretarial Studies Program at Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education in Australia.
- Anne Besler has taught French and Business at Bloomington High School for 12 years. She has a Master’s in French from Illinois State University and has traveled throughout France.
- Beverly Beyer is Assistant Director at the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development at Illinois State University. She has an MS in Sociology from Illinois State University and an MA in English from the College of William & Mary.
- Kay Bowen has worked with computers for the last 40 years. She worked at State Farm Insurance for 17 years before coming to Heartland Community College.
- Charles Bristow is an Instructional Developer at ISU's Center for Teaching, Learning & Technology, where his responsibilities include teaching workshops on web design and editing. He has been working with websites for over 15 years.
- Al Brown is a licensed home inspector. He has 19 years of experience in home inspections and 24 years as building inspector.
- Barbara Bruno was born into an Austrian family and grew up speaking German. She also attended a German language school. While employed abroad, she practiced her language skills and learned more about the German culture.
- Carol Burroughs is a certified Financial Planner® and Principal of Forward Financial Planning, LLC in Normal where she provides guidance in investments, retirement, insurance, education funding, and estate planning for individuals and small businesses.
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- Roy & Judy Chaplin are husband and wife business partners that together have over 40 years of experience in the upholstering business. They own Chaplin's Upholstery and Woodworking Center in Normal.
- Vic Connor has a B.S. in Physics, M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and was accepted to do doctoral work in three different subjects: physics, computer science and mathematics. Professionally, he worked at the Endicott, NY IBM Glendale Lab as a design engineer and software programmer and later as a systems engineer at a sales branch. He also worked as an assistant professor of Applied Computer Science at Illinois State University and a programmer/analyst for State Farm. He is the author of Defining America.
- Jennifer Coombs a Planner for Technisource. She has certifications as a Microsoft Office Specialist, a Master Instructor of Microsoft Office, and a certified Technical Trainer.
- Bryan Crabtree is a certified Financial Planner® with Edward Jones Investments in Bloomington. He focuses his business on comprehensive financial planning with an emphasis on retirement and education savings.
- Lucy M. Croft, RN, opened LMC Fitness, LLC in January of 2010. She is licensed by Zumba® Fitness, LLC as a Specialty Zumba Instructor. Lucy is contracted to teach Zumba Toning, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning for Gold and Zumba Basic throughout the Bloomington/Normal area. Her updated schedule can be found at www.zumba.com.
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- Brian Davie is a licensed architect and LEED AP with over 13 years of extensive experience with the Farnsworth Group
in planning, designing and consulting for various LEED projects across the country. Brian has facilitated
group study sessions for several of his co?workers at Farnsworth Group to help them pass the LEED AP
exams. - Amy DeFalco is a sign language interpreter with 13 years experience. She has an AAS in Interpreting and a BS in Deaf Education.
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- Abbey Fairbanks, MS, CCC-SLP/L is a Licensed Pediatric Speech & Feeding Therapist at Easter Seals-Outpatient Clinic in Bloomington. She received her BS and MS from Illinois State University and has over 5 years of experience in her field. In addition to Easter Seals, Abbey also is a Speech Pathologist at Advocate Bromenn Medical Center in Normal. She has a passion for her field, for the children, adults & families she serves and a love for sharing knowledge about Speech & Feeding with others.
- Emily Fearman-Miller is a 2007 Graduate of Heartland Community College and a 2010 Illinois State University graduate. She is currently working at First Financial Bank in Pontiac. She has been raising money for The American Cancer Society since June 5, 2008 in honor of her boyfriend who passed away from brain cancer. Emily has been volunteering around the Livingston County and McLean County areas since Fall of 2005 when she was awarded the Community Scholars Scholarship from Heartland Community College. One would say that volunteering and fundraising is in her blood.
- Kristin Fischer, MS, is the President of Kristin Fischer Fitness, Inc. She holds a master's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois and is a continuing education provider for ACE and AFAA. She is also a subject matter expert for ACE and a Master Trainer for BOSU and Gliding. Kristin is a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, group weight management facilitator, and holds several specialty certifications.
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- Greg Halbleib is the sports director of WJBC Radio in Bloomington and the radio play-by-play voice of the Normal CornBelters. Greg is a 32-year broadcast veteran, and is also the radio play-by-play voice of Bloomington PrairieThunder hockey and the television voice of Missouri Valley Conference volleyball. He has won several broadcasting awards and is a member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
- Ben Hauck pursued a successful career as an environmental engineer for nearly a decade, then picked up his first brush at a Tucson Parks and Recreation class in the winter of 2002 and immediately discovered his true passion. Ben’s artistic mission is to awaken individuals to their potential, to bring out the best in people, to leave every single person that views his art with a sense of greatness, wonder and excitement about themselves. He brings his mission to his art instruction as well, always helping his students grow both in their art and in their life outside of art. Ben designs his classes to be fun and inspiring and he always guides his students to discover the best in themselves.
- David Haynes has taught music for over 30 years all over the eastern United States. He has a great enthusiasm and love for music.
- Cathy Hempstead has taught various Ballroom, Latin, and Nightclub styles of social partnership dancing since 1996. She owns her own dance studio, Dance Partners, where she teaches intermediate and advanced dance classes.
- Gina Henry-Cook, owner of Go Global Inc., teaches travel classes in over 86 cities nationwide, has traveled to over 80 countries and 40 states, and is the author of many travel publications, books, DVDs & CDs.
- Cindy Houser has a M.S.W. degree from the University of Illinois and is a licensed clinical social worker. She completed her yoga teacher training through Feel Your Best Yoga and is registered as a yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance at the 200 hr. level.
- Eric Hoss is the author of the book, Removing Doubt in an Interview, sharing his innovative and successful approach to job interviewing that shows how to remove doubt in the eyes of the interviewer. Eric is currently in management at State Farm Insurance and has a bachelor’s degree in communications, and an MBA from Illinois State University.
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- Kenny Jacobs is the Director of Instruction at All Seasons Golf Learning Center. He is a PGA member and has taught since 1988. He teaches all skill levels from beginners to professionals, including PGA Tour player Chris Kirk.
- Sarah Johnson has been a Web Specialist at Illinois State University since September 2006. After graduating from Eastern Illinois University in 2001, she has worked in insurance, sales, radio and public relations.
- Greg Joyce is a professional magician who has been instructing youth magic programs and performing stage magic and close-up magic for over 15 years. He has developed a very creative and enjoyable magic course which has been enjoyed by hundreds of students over the years, giving them the knowledge and confidence to be their own magical entertainer.
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- Otis Kindle is an automotive instructor and vocational educator at Distric 87 Public Schools. He received a Master’s from Illinois State University and a Bachelor’s Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
- Dana King attended Joliet Junior College and Illinois State University where she received a degree in Graphic Communications. She has an MS in Technical Training. She is currently adjunct faculty at Heartland in the Business Technology program.
- Patti Koranda is a physical education teacher at Metcalf Lab School at Illinois State University. She is certified as an American Red Cross Instructor Trainer for First Aid, CPR/AED, Lifeguarding, Swimming and Aquatic Safety. She teaches scuba diving for Wild Country.
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- Roxanne Ledford has taught Afro Caribbean dance forms for over 15 years. She began with The Darlene Blackburn Dance Troupe after meeting Ms. Blackburn at Columbia College while enrolled as a dance major. Roxanne has taught throughout the Chicago area for agencies such as The Chicago Park District, Chicago Commons, Centers for New Horizons, Crowne Elementary, The New Generation Drill Team and many others.
- Jonathan Lindsey received his Masters in Clinical-Counseling from Illinois State University and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Research Psychology from Walden University. He is currently employed by Chestnut Health Systems, where he works as coordinator, overseeing residential treatment for recovering addicts. He has been counseling individuals in lifestyle changes and recovery living since 2006.
- Kelly Lyle is a semi-pro photographer. He teaches eighth grade language arts at Parkside Junior High School. He specializes in portrait and wedding photography with an emphasis on photojournalistic style.
- Maureen Lyons received her BA and MA degrees in Art Education from Eastern Illinois University and holds a certificate in Interior Redesign. She has taught art in local high schools and is a business analyst at State Farm Insurance.
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- Jason Mack holds a BA from Illinois State University where he studied sculpture and art history. In the summers of 2003 and 2004, he studied abroad in Italy to better understand the language and Venetian glass traditions. In 2007, Jason opened his studio in a large 19th century warehouse in Bloomington, IL where he creates a varied body of artwork with glass and steel. He recently developed a line of blown glass architectural lights for 100watt Network using post-consumer glass. He currently teaches community classes at his studio offered by the McLean County Art Center and Heartland Community College. His first one person show of his glass drawings is scheduled to open at the Contemporary Art Center in downtown Peoria, IL.
- Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is a collaborative network advancing energy efficiency to support sustainable economic development and environmental preservation. MEEA fosters market penetration of new and existing energy-efficient technologies, products and best practices.
- Greg Maier is an Instructional Developer and Multimedia Specialist at Illinois State University, where he also received his Master’s in English. He teaches technology classes and creates web content as a webmaster and developer.
- Ron Maier is a licensed counselor with over 30 years experience in universities, a community behavioral health center, and private practice.
- Mary McMahon is a faculty member at Heartland Community College. She teaches courses for the Business Essentials program. Mary earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s from Western Illinois University.
- Patricia (Patty) Michels has presented fun and educational sessions on a variety of topics from building campfires for cooking to building content for websites. She has a Master of Arts in Communication from Illinois State University and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She has served as Adjunct Faculty at Lincoln College-Normal and Heartland Community College.
- Terry Mullin, MS, MBA, EdD-ABD, has posted his resume at http://employee.heartland.edu/tmullin/resume.htm.
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- Marcia Nagy has a Bachelor degree from ISU in business education. She has previously worked in education and development for State Farm. She actively designs and sells fiber art at various art shows in Illinois and has taught private and group knitting classes for many years.
- Mark Nicholas is a CPA by day and Disney fan 24/7. Mark, along with his co-author Amy O'Donnell, have written three Walt Disney World Travel Guides. Combined, they have visited Disney in excess of 50 times with several trips per year.
- Jesse Nichols holds a BA in Music. He is trained in the movement education system, The Feldenkrais Method®, is certified by the Titlist Performance Institute for Golf Improvement and is a 7th degree black belt in the Japanese martial art of Aikido.
- Deborah Niemann-Boehle In 2002, Deborah dragged her professor-husband and three kids from the Chicago suburbs to a 32-acre homestead on a creek in the middle of nowhere. As clueless city slickers, they made a lot of mistakes, learned a little, and had a lot of fun. Among the many homemade foods she produces, Deborah has been making cheese for ten years using milk from her own herd of Nigerian dwarf dairy goats. In addition, she has authored two books Homegrown and Handmade and EcoFrugal, both endorsed by Mother Earth News magazine as part of their Wiser Living Series.
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- Amy O'Donnel considers Walt Disney World her second home. She is thankful her job at State Farm helps fund yearly treks to Florida. Her two children greatly appreciate her love of Disneyworld as they have been themselves over 12 times.
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- Teri Payne, M.S., is an ACE Gold Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise instructor. She has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry.
- Paul Peacock is a teacher at Lexington High School in computer education courses including computer applications, yearbook design and programming. He holds a master's degree in Applied Computer Science from Illinois State University.
- Greg Peterson has taught computer classes at Heartland Community Education for over 15 years. He is employed as a Training Analyst at State Farm Insurance and has earned the CIT (Certified Instructional Technologist) designation. Greg previously owned a computer training company.
- Janet Peterson is a graduate of Augustana College, Rock Island and has an Interior Design degree from Black Hawk College. She has been an interior designer for 25 years and is co-owner of Sugarbaker Design Ltd., Bloomington.
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- Karen Riccio is an elementary school Literary Resource Specialist for District 87 Public Schools. She received her Master’s in Instructional Technology and Design from Illinois State University and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Illinois Wesleyan University.
- Raegan Rinchiuso is the Marketing and Public Information Specialist at Heartland Community College and has five years experience in non-profit marketing. She has an advertising degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and is pursuing her MBA at Illinois State University.
- Nancy Roop is a Certified Travel Counselor and Destination Specialist in Normal. She has worked in the travel and tourism industry for the past 30 years. Her personal and professional travel experience spans 90 countries on 5 continents.
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- Paul Shapiro is a creative writer, artist, and inventor. He has a telecommunications degree from Indiana University. His writing credits include TV shows, books and several film screenplays including Calendar Girl and Breaking the Rules.
- Trudy Shea, MS in Education, is both a horsewoman and an educator. She owns Raspberry Grove Equestrian Center, celebrating 15 years of quality equestrian education.
- Christina Smith is an adjunct faculty member in the Business at Heartland Community College. Christina has taught for the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration and Fortune 100 companies. She is currently a training analyst for Technisource.
- Shirley Splittstoesser has co-authored a cookbook and written several magazine stories about chefs and their recipes. She and her husband, Walter, wrote and published their memoirs as a gift to their three children.
- Walter Splittstoesser is a retired University of Illinois professor. He taught horticulture and biochemistry classes and is the author of the book: Vegetable Growing Handbook-Organic and Traditional Methods. He and his wife Shirley have traveled all seven continents including Antarctica.
- Jason Steffens is the Fine Wine on Premise Manager for Hamburg Distributing. Jason has helped open a chain of French Cafés, a French Provencal restaurant, and an upscale Bed and Breakfast.
- Eric Sweetwood is chairperson for the Social Science department and a History and Psychology instructor at Pontiac Township High School. He has sold on eBay for over nine years.
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- Tammy Taylor, MSN, RN is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Heartland Community College. She serves as the program assistant for the Nursing Assistant program and is a member of the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Advisory Board.
- Dee Thompson majored in Fashion Merchandising at Western Illinois University. Dee is a costumer for Bloomington High School's Drama department, and has worked with Normal Parks and Recreation’s Summer Theater program, the Peoria Opera, for CATS, and for MOVIN' ON during their Bloomington performances.
- Bill Thomas has been cooking and baking since he was in junior high school. He has won numerous Grand Champion Pie Baking awards at the Fall Festival in Atlanta, IL and was named the Grand Champion Pastry Baker at the 2007 Illinois State Fair.
- John Tobias, retired director of the Miller Park Zoo. Has had nature and animal photographs published in many zoo publications as well as used in calendars, postcards and billboards. Has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota and an A.A.S. in photography from Colorado Mountain College.
- Mike Tomlianovich runs bridge club games in Bloomington-Normal and teaches bridge for various skill levels at both Heartland and Richland Community Colleges. Mike is an ACBL silver life master player with 1,535 master points to his credit.
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- Kerry Urquizo is an ESL Specialist at Heartland Community College. She teaches a variety of ESL courses such as ESL Survival Workplace Skills, Academic ESL, ESL Parenting, and American Pronunciation and Business ESL.
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- Cathy Walker-Bilow is a landscape specialist at Grieder Sod and Landscaping. She is also President of Kid Conscious Lawn Care, a local company dedicated to the development of sustainable lawn care products and practices. She has a BS and MS from the University of Illinois.
