11 July Two ICC adult education students win top state award July 11, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Itawamba Community College Adult Education students Jason Texada of Mooreville and Seira Heiss Wojtylko of Tupelo have been selected as Students of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Adult and Community Education. Texada’s nominator for the award described him as “kind and polite to everyone he encounters, both inside and outside the classroom. Jason is a fitting example of determination because he works hard and never gives up no matter what obstacles he faces.” When he passed the first part of the high school equivalency test, “we all celebrated in the halls, and he even did a little dance.” Texada is affiliated with several churches in the area including Greater Works Outreach, North Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church and New Life Church. An employee of Todd’s Big Star, he is the son of Mario and Melissa Shumpert and Jason Texada Sr. Wojtylko moved to Mississippi from Michigan where she had been collaborating with her father in the field of welding. She enrolled in ICC’s adult education program to earn her high school equivalency credential since she had completed only the tenth grade, her nominator said. Since then, she has completed Smart Start with a gold level on the WorkKeys (platinum on two of the three parts), taken the ACT, completed Introduction to Welding and was on track to enter ICC’s welding program in August. “Her thirst for knowledge, determination and willingness to do whatever we asked of her are only a few of the qualities that have helped her reach her goals.” The daughter of Richard and Michelle Heiss, she is married to Erik Wojtylko. Related Articles ICC to enroll new adult education students during Feb. 1-3 orientation session Itawamba Community College will enroll new adult education students with a three-day orientation session, Feb. 1-3, at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Road). Each session will begin at 8:30 a.m. Participants must have a photo ID, and 16-/17-year-olds should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Entry into the adult education area is across from the WIN Job Center at ICC-Belden. Students who plan to enroll in any of the classes offered in the ICC five-county district should attend. The schedule includes Amory – Amory WIN Center (1619 Hwy. 25 North), Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Belden – ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Road), Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and ESL, Monday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Fulton – Old Grammar School (603 So. Cummings St.), Monday and Tuesday, 4-7 p.m.; Houston – Houston WIN Center (210 Monroe St.), Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Pontotoc – Pontotoc WIN Center (316 Coffee St.), Monday, Wednesday ... ICC schedules adult education orientation for day, night Belden Center new students, July 22 Itawamba Community College will enroll new day adult education students at the Belden Center, July 22. Individuals 18 years of age and older will begin at 9 a.m. and 16/17-year-old students, 1 p.m. An orientation session is also scheduled the same day at 4:30 p.m. for those 0f all ages who plan to attend night classes at the same location. Participants must have a photo ID, and 16/17-year olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring a withdrawal form from the most recent school attended. Entry into the adult education area is across from the WIN Job Center at ICC-Belden. Day and night classes are also offered throughout the Itawamba Community College district. The class schedule includes Amory – WIN Job Center (1619 Highland Drive), Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Belden – ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.), Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday, 8 am.-3:30 p.m.; and English Language Learners (formerly ESL), Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Fulton – ICC (Academic Building ... ICC to enroll new adult education students during two Sept. 11 sessions Itawamba Community College will enroll new adult education students at the Belden Center during two sessions on Sept. 11. The first, which is at 9 a.m., will be for individuals who are 18 and older; and the second, at 1 p.m., will include those who are 16-/17-years-old. Participants must have a photo ID, and 16-/17-year-olds should be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring a withdrawal form from the most recent school attended. Entry into the adult education area is across from the WIN Job Center at ICC-Belden. Day and evening classes are offered at ICC-Belden as well as in Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc counties. There is no cost for the classes. The ESL program, Belden Center evening courses and all WIN Job Centers offer open, continuous enrollment. GED and HiSET testing is continuing on a weekly basis, and all program-enrolled students take the GED or HiSET free of charge. For more information on scheduling an appointment, contact Priscilla Trice at pbtrice@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1513. For general information about classes or program information, email adulteducation@iccms.edu or ... ICC art students bring home state awards Itawamba Community College art students brought home four awards in this year’s Mississippi Community College State Art Competition hosted by Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gautier. Winners included Camille Campbell of Tupelo, third place and a $50 cash award in the category of Painting for her acrylic painting titled ‘Woman’s Portrait;’ Laken Templeton of Pontotoc, first place and a $100 cash award in Digital Art for her Adobe Illustrator rendering of Michelangelo’s ‘David’ titled ‘Apprehension’ and second place and $75 cash award in 3D-Design for her hand-sewn recreation of ‘The Laughing Cavalier’, a 17th century masterpiece by the Dutch painter Frans Hals; and Mov Etheridge of Baldwyn, honorable mention in 3D-Design for her sculpture ‘Chinese Guitar.’ Other participating ICC art students include Harleigh Roberts of Baldwyn; Raymond Everett of Blue Springs; Jacob Brees of Hernando; Maleigh Collier of Nettleton; Anna Maclaine Griffith, Marlee Schaefer, both of Pontotoc; Katie Pilgrim and Josie Kate Reeves, both of Tupelo. Artwork of the winners will be on display through Mar. 26 in the 33rd annual Student Art Exhibition and Competition of the Mississippi Community ... ICC Associate Degree Nursing faculty, students win state awards Itawamba Community College’s faculty and students won prestigious awards at the Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing conference recently in Biloxi. ICC’s students won the College Bowl, which consisted of correct responses to NCLEX-RN questions, over opponent teams from nine other community Colleges. Members include Tiree Jones of Aberdeen, Alexis Derrick of Ecru, Kaci Wood of Mantachie and Alexis Koonce of Saltillo. Of the three faculty awards presented this year, ICC brought home two. Anna Lewis of Mantachie won the Professional Development Award, which was established by the MOADN Board of Directors to support the professional development efforts of associate degree nurse educators. Criteria include employment by an accredited ADN program in Mississippi, membership in MOADN either as an individual or program member and willingness to present the professional development activity at the next annual convention. She will be reimbursed for up to $1,000 for certification as a certified nurse educator. Lauren Murphree of Bruce won the Innovative Faculty Award for the Escape Room that she developed for Fundamentals content as an active learning ... ICC joins National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week celebration, Sept. 15-21 Itawamba Community College’s Adult Education Department is celebrating September 15-21 as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. ICC President Dr. Jay Allen kicked off the commemoration with the signing of a proclamation designating the nationwide event. Additional activities will include Adult Education staff reading to students in both of ICC’s Early Learning Centers (Fulton and Tupelo) during the week. “The goal of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week is to work side-by-side in every state, territory and district to heighten public awareness, strengthen alliances, leverage resources and increase the number of people who understand the vital role adult education and family literacy play in our nation’s and state’s well-being,” according to Audra Perry, ICC director of Adult Education. In signing the proclamation, Allen said that he “supports the goals and ideals of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week and recognizes the efforts of ICC’s Adult Education Department and its instructors in Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc counties and encourage the participation of all individuals to achieve a high ... Comments are closed.