Chancellor Visits Jefferson State

ACCS Leader Visits Jefferson State

The Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, Dr. Mark A. Heinrich, recently visited Jefferson State's Shelby-Hoover Campus.

Dr. Heinrich met with Jefferson State President Judy Merritt, Vice President Dr. Joe Morris and numerous local legislators to discuss current educational issues.

Pictured (L to R) are Dr. Heinrich, President Judy Merritt, and Vice President Dr. Joe Morris.

Food Drive

Chilton-Clanton Location Holds Food Drive

Students attending Jefferson State's Chilton-Clanton location recently held a food drive at the college. Our students donated more than 500 canned and non-perishable food items to benefit the Chilton County Emergency Assistance Center. 

Some of our students and staff are shown in the attached photo with the food that was collected.

Remember When...

The Jefferson State Choir in 1970

Doctorate Earned

New Doctorate In Nursing at Jefferson State

Jefferson State faculty member Jennifer Dardy Addington completed her Doctorate in Nursing this year at Samford University. Jennifer also serves as the program chair for the Night/Weekend Nursing track. 

Congratulations Jennifer! We are proud of you!

SGA & the Weatherman!

James Spann Meets with SGA

ABC 33/40 Meteorologist James Spann met recently with Jefferson State's Student Government Association.

The Student Government Association is the voice of the student body at Jefferson State. SGA serves and represents the student body by working toward the betterment of the college, by providing leadership training, by taking part in community projects, and by other activities which promote a sense of loyalty and school spirit.

Grand Babies!

Sally Holley's Angels

"This is the most fun life can offer," says Sally. Here are her grand babies!

Mary Addison is 3, Sam is 18 months and Ava (Robert's new baby) is 3 months.

Adult Education Instructors

Adult Education/GED Program Instructors

Below are several photos of the instructors and staff who work with the Adult Education/GED Program. These pictures were taken during their October in-service training session. Danny Yerby, trainer & data specialist, appears in all photos.

Shelby Campus, Alabaster Site & UAB Site/St. Mary's Site GED Instructors (Left to Right) Kristen Lushington, Jane Young, Montez Gross, Melissa McLemore, Jean Masters, Barbara Roberts, Ken Snider, Lucy Dingledy, Christy Iwuaba, Danny Yerby & Dr. Linda Hooton.

St. Clair County GED Sites (Pell City, Ashville-Eden, Ashville-Day, Leeds & Odenville GED Programs) (Left to Right) Dianne Brock, Danny Yerby, Mollie Spraberry, Gayle Wood, Cindy Moore, Helen Sweatt, Elsie McGowan, Judy Taylor, Nancy Porter, Charlotte Brand, Sandra Ellard & Robyn Skalac.

Jefferson Campus and Pardons & Paroles GED Instructors & Staff - Days (Left to Right) Henry Coleman, Diane Cox, Danny Yerby, Barbara Wood, Lillian Callins, John Springfield, Charlotte Scarborough, Julia Rudd, Sara Noyes, Paul Carlton, Jackie Geralds, Mary Jo Jett, Aquil Abdur-Rasheed, Sallie Brice, Sylvia Jefcoat, Gwen Brown, Jody Stewart and Virginia Sheffield.

Jefferson Campus. Warrior & Pell City GED Instructors & Staff - Evenings (Left to Right) Matthew Oberneder, Charlotte Cooper, Danny Yerby, Connie Oberneder, Jeanne Rudzki, William Ware, Donna Ware, Rebecca Miner, Katrina Nail & Jeff Davis.

Biker Chef

Chef Jason Bierley Excels in Mountain Bike Races

On November 10, Jefferson State Chef Jason Bierley competed in the Chainbuster "Battle for Oak Mountain" nine-hour mountain bike race. He was part of a 3 man team, Bike Link Racing, sponsored by Bike Link of Hoover. Jason's team earned second place in the team category. There were riders from all over the southeast competing. 

The following day, Jason competed in the Dirty Spokes Off Road duathlon. It was a trail running/mountain bike race. He competed in this race last year and had an 11 minute faster finish time this year! Jason took 3rd in his age group and finished 12th overall, out of about 100 racers. 

Great job, Jason!