In Edward's words...

Nancy has been a huge supporter of students and has paid for food and coffee for them while they are studying in the HUB. In addition, she set up proctoring for Math students who have struggled to keep up with the class. She’s created Read math classes. She took on all the tutor training for the college with Math 158T eliminated. She has promoted supplemental learning for students to create equity amongst the student population without forcing departments to change their expectations. She has led and coordinated embedded tutoring with other departments. She opened the larger room to math students when, in the past there was no room in the MLC for additional students to sit down. She has inspired a new generation of educators to look beyond the confines of the classroom environment to help students where they are instead of where the class is expected to be. She has supported students in sticking with their education even when it appears to be unbearably tough. And students will remember Nancy as a person who inspired them to follow their dreams. All of this while she taught ESL classes to parents in high school evening classes.

Did you know?

  • Nancy started the HUB and will be retiring this semester after 23 years of service!

  • Nancy has been a part of the Basic Skills Committees over the years, the Library Committee, and the Early Alert Committee. She has also applied for and won grants and funding for supplemental education that no doubt have made a huge difference in the services Cabrillo has been able to provide.

Fun Facts About Nancy...

Nancy enjoys...

  • True crime mysteries; and

  • Baking delicious cookies at 3:33 in the morning :)

Two of Nancy's favorite quotes are…

  • "Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right." — Henry Ford

  • “Women’s rights are human rights.” — Hilary Clinton.

One of Nancy's favorite books is...

  • Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albon

One of Nancy's favorite authors is...

  • Maya Angelou

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Women have played a fundamental role in the success of Cabrillo Community College since it was founded in 1959, and the college is a proud institutional member of the California Community Colleges Womens Caucus.

The California Community Colleges Women's Caucus (CCCWC) aims to unify and support women from across California Community Colleges while identifying unique opportunities to strengthen student, faculty, and employee success in our system. Following the lead of the CCCWC, Cabrillo is committed to:

* Recognizing women's contributions

* Supporting leadership development

* Advancing career opportunities and pay equity

* Expanding the pipeline for tomorrow's leaders

This page is dedicated to celebrating women for their past, present, and future contributions to our college. From across disciplines, and among all faculty, staff, and students, the empowerment of women is an integral foundation for success for all.

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Cabrillo Community College CCC Women's Caucus Members:
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Christina Cuevas
CCCD Governing Board Trustee / Area III
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Jean Gallagher-Heil
Early Childhood Education Department Chair
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Ronnette Smithcamp
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/President and the Governing Board of Trustees
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Rachael Spencer
CCCD Governing Board Trustee / Area IV
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Virginia Rossi
Instructional Division Assistant
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Tasha Sturm
Science Laboratory Technician
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Donna Ziel
CCCD Governing Board Trustee / Area I
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Jessica Carroll
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Letitia Scott-Curtis
English Instructor
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Leslie Murray
Adjunct Instructor Digital Media, Visual, Applied, & Performing Arts
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Dr. Joy Kcenia Polanco O'Neil
Director, Teaching and Learning Center,
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Serena Federman
Job Developer | Adjunct DMCP Instructor Student Services, Career Technical Education
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