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Leading the Way, Together

At Santa Monica College, we are proud to continue in leading the way together—safely, with empathy, and a deep commitment to our students.

Leading the Way Together
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Read what makes SMC Superintendent/President Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery and other colleagues/leaders #ProudToBeSMC, what they missed most during the pandemic, and much more!

Dr. Kathryn Jeffery

Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery

I miss the impromptu meetings with colleagues and students...

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Cindy Ordaz

Cindy Ordaz

I realized from the first day of working at home, how important face-to-face human contact was...

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Jamar London

Jamar London

I miss engaging both our students and all our wonderful colleagues...

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Dagmar Gorman

Dagmar Gorman

I miss seeing, interacting and having lunch with my coworkers...

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Josh Elizondo

Josh Elizondo

I thrive in community and while we have been able to ‘see’ each other remotely, nothing...

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Marvlynne Frazier and Erik Torregano

Marvlynne Frazier and Erik Torregano

Among 125 members of the...

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Alexandra Tower

Dr. Alexandra Tower

Helping faculty get what they need to bring the best... 

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Maria Bonin

Maria Bonin

Being a part of the “Transfer Team” makes me #ProudToBeSMC. The...

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Susan Fila

Dr. Susan Fila

I especially missed the Organic Learning Garden and watching all the plants thrive in that sunny spot at the college. It will be...

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Isaac Rodriguez

Dr. Isaac A. Rodriguez Lupercio

I missed being able to walk...

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Redelia Shaw

Redelia Shaw

I have missed being in SMC Studios and providing work-based learning opportunities for our students. Working with...

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