MVV Spotlight
MVV spotlight features our students, employees and community members who represent Olympic College’s mission, vision and values. Read their individual thoughts about the college’s mission, vision, and values statements.
“OC helps me to learn and grow daily. I have had the privilege of working with exceptional staff and management, who inspire excellence in others. On the Foundation Board, I’ve appreciated the blend of skill sets and experience that make up our larger community.”
– Shannon Childs, senior vice president/marketing director of Kitsap Bank and ’08-’09 second vice president of the Olympic College Foundation
“As a faculty member, it is an honor to work with students and colleagues in a positive, caring atmosphere that promotes learning, thinking and growing.”
– Mike Prince, OC journalism instructor
"Olympic College’s academic excellence has allowed me to truly understand the importance of a higher education.”
– Kyra Nathan, OC student
“With help from OC, I was able to re-enter the academic world as a working adult, and finally completed my Bachelor's of Art degree at age 44. I believe the college provides a reliable path for the non-traditional student to succeed in completing a critical post-secondary credential.”
– Catherine McGavin, OC alum and professional-technical advisory committee member
“There is so much to learn and all the classes have a unique way of teaching. To me, OC’s vision means different classes, different learning methods but one motive: success in all fields. I love OC.”
– Himesh Bhargo, OC student
“Education has greatly enriched my life and has opened many doors for me. I feel very passionate about it and it is the primary reason why I work in higher education.”
– Athena Higgins, OC employee
“OC provided me the basis for achieving higher education. When I attended Olympic College, I was impressed by the high level of course work and instruction that I received, as well as the dedication of the educational and administrative staff. ”
– William G. Truemper, Jr., OC alum and professional-technical advisory committee member
“OC encourages students and employees to become learners for life. Every quarter, I am excited to check out new classes so I can continue my education as well as encourage those around me to learn and grow.”
– Nora Downard, OC employee
“(OC staff, students and faculty) consistently push me to be the best student I can be, to think outside of myself and to consider where improvements can be made in my community, at home, or abroad.”
Chris Carter, OC student
“OC employees truly have the students’ best interests at heart. Employees care about making students’ education a quality learning experience.”
– Allison Smith, OC employee
“Sustainability, community service and personal health run deeply through OC. It is impressive, and I ask myself, ‘What more can I do to improve myself, my campus and my community?’”
– Alex Vincent, OC student
“To me, OC’s vision means I can grow and learn every day by observing, and drawing from, the expertise of my hugely talented colleagues.”
– Mirelle Cohen, OC employee
“At OC, the most inspiring thing for me has been to build many amazing relationships. You can always find an encouraging group of people who will help push you to achieve your goals.”
– Jonathan Bowers, OC student
“If we choose to continue on the path of values that are being applied here at OC, we will be an asset not to just our communities, but to the world.”
– Leon Tucker, OC employee