Palomar math instructors recognized for new program
Shelbi Mayo and Luis Guerrero named an “Exemplary STEM Teacher Team” for implementing a new approach to promoting student math competency across disciplines. SAN MARCOS — A dynamic duo of math professors at Palomar College has been recognized as an Exemplary STEM...
Marine Corps veteran now leads in the classroom
For more than 20 years, Serena Reid served the Marines as a videographer. At Palomar, she oversees the student teams who produce several shows from the campus studio at PCTV. SAN MARCOS — Before she came to Palomar College, Serena Reid spent 21 years in the Marine...
Tiny plant on campus turns out to be a big find
A biology student with a keen eye spotted the rare bottlewort growing near Palomar’s arboretum, and a retired professor recently identified the plants as a critically endangered species. SAN MARCOS — Clumped beside a footpath on the outskirts of the Edwin &...
A textbook transition: inmate to student ambassador
Kory Nokes spent five years behind bars before entering Palomar’s Transitions program for formerly incarcerated students. “Palomar made it possible for me to achieve my true potential,” he says. SAN MARCOS — Not long after being booked into state prison, Kory Nokes...
‘Palomar made it possible for me to advance as a tradesman’
David Wilson landed his dream job at Cal State San Marcos after completing the Palomar College Pre-Apprenticeship program for skilled workers. SAN MARCOS — Three years into his student job as an Energy Management and Utility Services assistant at Cal State San Marcos...
Palomar College Foundation adds five new directors to its board
The Foundation strengthens its ties to the community with new board members, who include two Palomar alumni and leaders in finance, commerce and development. SAN MARCOS — They come from a variety of backgrounds and have each served their communities in unique ways,...
Comets guard perfecting the art of the long shot
“Palomar made it possible for me to pursue my goals on and off the court.” SAN MARCOS — On a recent Friday night at Grossmont College, Julie Saelee played the game of her life so far with the Palomar Comets basketball team, sinking 36 points and setting the school...
PCTV documentary begins national distribution
Providing an important take on a heavy topic, “Shattered Dreams” has won dozens of awards and appeared in film festivals across the U.S. The film’s director reflects on what it took to bring the story to the screen. SAN MARCOS — It was already the most successful...
‘Palomar made it possible for me to pursue firefighting’
A former Olympian is preparing for the Palomar College Fire Academy after an eight-year professional volleyball career. SAN MARCOS — At the age of 31, Lynda Morales has already lived the kind of highlight reel most athletes only ever dream of, culminating in Rio de...
The education of a social worker: a comeback story
Eduardo Santana had a rough childhood and a rocky education until he came to Palomar College. “Palomar made it possible for me to achieve my dream of making a difference,” he says. SAN MARCOS — When Eduardo Santana graduated from Mission Hills High School in 2012, the...