John Perkins, former Reedley College football coach and current men’s golf coach, has been inducted into the California Community Colleges Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Janice Wong, FCC college center assistant, has been named SCCCD Classified Professional of the Year. Janice helps organize many of the campus’s most successful events.

After 35 years in higher education, Reedley College President Dr. Barbara Hioco is retiring. She oversaw tremendous growth at Reedley College and will continue to impact higher education in the Central Valley.

Oakhurst College Center coordinator Vikki Piper’s duties run the gamut from course scheduling to snow shoveling. Her efforts at the Oakhurst Center make a difference for students in this rural community.

The goal of the Reedley College SEED program is to teach foreign students the skills to improve their own communities. It’s up to Jim Mulligan and Sophie Quintero to make sure everyone gets through it.

For Sylvie Huneault-Schultze, Fresno City College ESL instructor, a year teaching in another country turned into an education for her as well.

Reedley College staff member Adelfa Lorenzano serves students both on campus and as the first Central Valley board member of the Youth Leadership Initiative.

After working on a nuclear submarine and as a chemical engineer, Chris Glaves began engineering education for SCCCD. Now, 21 years later, he has become an integral part of the North Centers community.

John Cho has taught Asian-American studies at Fresno City College for 19 years. He also runs his own Kung-Fu school and organizes the college’s annual Asian-American Month.

Jeff McFall became coach of the Reedley College women’s tennis team three years ago, and they’ve had three undefeated seasons. It’s probably not a coincidence.

The Willow International Cafe offers students a welcoming atmosphere and international cuisine, thanks to husband and wife managers Ziad and Sara Abwini.

Dr. Cynthia Azari, FCC president, was recognized as a National TRIO Achiever. TRIO programs, established in the 1960’s, provide nationally funded support for low-income and disadvantaged students.