Pictured (from left): Second Row: Johnathan Ventura, Adam Richards, Jerald Mowery, Xenia Esparza, Karen Hernandez, Jennifer Gardzina. Kneeling: Dr. Andrew Yox—Honors Director, Jasmine Landaverde, Emma Mendoza
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
Katon Trantham, Communities In Schools (CIS) Coordinator at Mount Vernon Elementary, was recognized as Campus Support Personnel of the Month during the December Mount Vernon ISD school board meeting.
Trantham has been a valued member of the CIS team for four years, providing consistent support to students and families through academic assistance, mentoring, and critical wraparound services.
Northeast Texas Community College will host its December
Pictured: Retirees honored at the event are pictured with Dr. Kevin Rose (from left) Shemetric Williams, Sally Knight and Russell Taylor. Not pictured is Tim Wilson.
Northeast Texas Community College celebrated the holiday season with its annual Christmas Party and Employee Awards Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5. Faculty and staff gathered to enjoy food, fellowship and to recognize colleagues who reached significant career milestones or retired during the past year.
Northeast Texas Community College student Tisha Patel has been awarded the Psi Beta START HERE Scholarship. Patel, a psychology major, currently serves as secretary for NTCC’s Psi Beta chapter. She is pictured (left) with Dr. Karyn Skaar, Psi Beta Advisor and Professor of Psychology at the scholarship presentation.
“Ms. Patel is my favorite kind of student — a student who regularly exceeds expectations both in and out of the classroom,” said Dr. Skaar.
Northeast Texas Community College will host a Spring Registration Pop-Up to help students prepare for the upcoming semester. Students are encouraged to stop by, meet with their College Navigator, and get hands-on assistance with planning and registering for spring classes. Guests can also enjoy free coffee, hot chocolate, and popcorn while they get the support they need for a successful start to 2026.
The holiday spirit is coming to Northeast Texas Community College as the Office of Student Development hosts Santa’s Workshop on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. in the Student Union Building. The come-and-go event is free and open to all students, employees, and their families.
Pictured: Emma Mendoza, Xenia Esparza, and Manuel Ramirez
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
Students in the Correctional Systems and Practices course at Northeast Texas Community College recently toured the Titus County Jail on December 2. During the visit, participants observed administrative operations, learned about security procedures, and had the opportunity to ask questions directly to facility staff.
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Teach up to three courses in Fall and Spring, and two sections in the summer.
Courses include Art Appreciation and Photography.
Experience with Blackboard is preferred.
Adobe Certification is preferred for Photography classes.
Master's of Fine Arts or any Master's degree PLUS 18 graduate hours in Fine Arts (Visual) required
To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received, including all the following:
