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'My View' at Sinclair

By Natasha Baker  

We interviewed a variety of faculty and staff around the college and asked them, "What's your view of Sinclair?".

See what we discovered, and add your own thoughts about Sinclair.

'My View' at Sinclair
Derek Allen
Derek Allen, Hospitality Management
“I love being able to be creative as I want to be in terms of trying new things within the curriculum, and I love being able to challenge students to make them better for upper level courses.”
Natasha Baker
Natasha Baker, Director of Public Relations
“As both a Sinclair alumni and in my current role, maintaining Sinclair’s stellar reputation off campus is what drives me everyday.”
David Bodary
David Bodary, Professor of Communication
“I help students build confidence, discover abilities, and add their voice to the 'never ending conversation' at Sinclair.”
Peter Bolmida
Peter Bolmida, Director of Enrollment Services
“For many students, Sinclair is their opportunity for a successful future.”
Victoria Burchfiled
Victoria Burchfield, Administrative Assistant
“Sinclair's Library is an awesome place to discover our atmosphere and get information.”
Mike Canestaro
Mike Canestaro, Chemistry Profesor
“Sinclair offers a second chance for many of its students. I chose a career at Sinclair so I could "pay back" what community colleges gave to me. ”
Lee Day
Dave Collins, Dean of Life and Health Sciences
“Sinclair offers world-class learning. The resources of a large college with a personal touch of a small one.”
Gloria Goldman
Lee Day, Physics
“It’s great to know that the work I do has a positive impact on the educational goals of students. The selfish aspect of it is I really like doing it.”
Steve Dintaman
Steve Dintaman, Head Baseball Coach
“My view from Sinclair is of an Athletic Department with unlimited potential and a baseball program staring a National Championship right in the eye.”
Gloria Goldman
Gloria Goldman, Associate Provost
“Sinclair faculty and staff are talented, dedicated people who care about the success of every student.”
Dawayne Kirkman
Dawayne Kirkman, Manager of Englewood LC
“The light of hope in my students’ faces makes my work worthwhile.”
Meghann Heft
Meghann Heft, PR Intern
“As a PR intern, I've worked with so many amazing, talented people. Sinclair is a great place and truly values its students.”
Madeline Iseli
Madeline Iseli, Chief of Staff
“We work hard to keep Sinclair accessible for all students.”
Pat McClelland
Pat McClelland, Gallery Coordinator
“Sinclair plays an important part of the cultural life in Dayton. Artists who visit and see our size and quality of work often have trouble believing we are just a two year school.”
Rob McNally
Rob McNally, Learning Technical Support
“Sinclair always tries to think outside the box when it comes to the ways students learn. I like being a part of that.”
Janet Schmitt
Janet Schmitt, Manager of Preble County LC
“...Sinclair continues to strive to meet the needs of not only students, but our communities as well. The Preble County LC is one of many examples of this dedication.”

By Natasha Baker

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