NOCCCD celebrating retirees and longevity milestones. Congratulations!

Employees Celebrated for Service

The NOCCCD employees listed below achieved a milestone in their career this academic year. The District congratulates those reaching retirement, as well as those who have served the District for 25 years or more as of 2024. The commitment and contributions that these individuals have made to NOCCCD are truly appreciated. We thank you for your service, and for making a difference in the lives of students.

Chancellor Clift Breland with retirees at Board Meeting

2023-24 Retirees

  • Steven Banneck, Theatre Technician, Cypress College
  • Anthony Brown, Psychiatric Technology Instructor, Cypress College
  • Jeri Castro, Facilities Custodian, North Orange Continuing Education
  • Raymond Collins, Facilities Custodian, Cypress College
  • Melanie Donegan, Ceramic Laboratory Technician, Fullerton College
  • Gregory Eng, Duplication Equipment Operator, Cypress College
  • David Grossman, Dean of Physical Education, Fullerton College
  • Yong Mi Han, International Student Program Manager, Cypress College
  • Randy Harris, Maintenance and Operations Manager, Fullerton College
  • Ingrid Higdon, Laboratory Technician, Fullerton College
  • Richard Hock, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Instructor, Cypress College
  • James Hormel, Theatre Arts Instructor, Cypress College
  • Jane Ishibashi, Librarian, Fullerton College
  • Monica Martin, Director of Grants/Economic Workforce Development, Fullerton College
  • Tania McKeown, User Support Analyst, Fullerton College
  • Alice Niyondagara, ESL Noncredit Instructor, North Orange Continuing Education
  • Merina Nunez, Accounting Specialist, District Services
  • Guy Perez, Facilities Assistant, Fullerton College
  • Lowell Peters, Facilities Assistant, Fullerton College
  • Charles Sands, Groundskeeper/Facilities Custodian, Fullerton College
  • Jeanne Thompson, Financial Aid Technician, Cypress College
  • Mirna Vargas, Accounting Specialist, District Services
  • Deborah West, Campus Safety Officer, Cypress College

 

group of people at board meeting

Employees who have reached 25 Years of Service to the District

  • Bruce Babad, Music Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Melisa Chteoui, ISS Administrative Assistant, Cypress College
  • Ming Chua, IT Technician, Fullerton College
  • Les-Sie' Crockrom, Administrative Assistant, Fullerton College
  • Naji Dahi, Political Science Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Elias Dominguez, Counselor, Fullerton College
  • Monica Farias, District Director of Printing and Design, District Services
  • Marylou Garibaldi, DSPS Student Services Specialist, Cypress College
  • Jolena Grande, Mortuary Science Instructor, Cypress College
  • Paul Hamblin, IT Technician, Cypress College
  • Flor Huerta, Counselor, Fullerton College
  • Kelly Klassen, Mathematics Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Renay Laguana-Ferinac, Counselor, Cypress College
  • Richard Levesque, English Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Kim Louie-Jeu, Admissions and Records Coordinator, Fullerton College
  • Veronica Martin Del Campo, Administrative Assistant, Cypress College
  • Ruben Martinez, Facilities Coordinator, Cypress College
  • Gregory Menchaca, Student Services Coordinator, Fullerton College
  • Deborah Michelle, Learning Disabilities Specialist, Cypress College
  • Jeffrey Minton, Photography Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Tony Pham, Network IT Specialist, Fullerton College
  • Brad Rippe, IT Project Leader, Anaheim Campus
  • Kevin Sampson, Administration of Justice Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Amy Schrack, ISS Administrative Assistant, Fullerton College
  • Geoffrey Smith, English Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Daniel Snook, Auto Collision Repair Instructor, Cypress College
  • Nicol Tushla, Evaluator, Fullerton College
  • Jeana Wolfe, Psychology Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Gary Zager, Human Services Instructor, Cypress College

 

group of people at board meeting

Employees who have reached 30 Years of Service to the District

  • Joseph Carrithers, English Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Leonard Cho, Mathematics Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Vinh Dang, Graphic Designer, District Services
  • Monica Doman, Librarian, Cypress College
  • Samuel Foster, Dean, Math and Computer Science, Fullerton College
  • Hai Nguyen, Technology Systems Analyst, Fullerton College
  • Fred Williams, Vice Chancellor of Finance and Facilities, District Services

 

Employees who have reached 35 Years of Service to the District

  • Lisa Bassi, Physical Education Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Thomas Chiaromonte, Early Childhood Education Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Elizabeth Gaitatjis, DSPS Student Services Specialist, Fullerton College
  • Philip Mayfield, English Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Cynthia Sands, ISS Administrative Assistant, Fullerton College

 

Employees who have reached 40 Years of Service to the District

  • Tom Morris, Biological Science Instructor, Fullerton College
  • Gloria Waller, DSPS Student Services Specialist, Fullerton College

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