Instructor of the Month! November 2014!

Michaela Ison has been a member of our Continuing Education family since January 2014 and is an amazing instructor! She is the instructor for our Pharmacy Technician Program.
We asked Michaela a few quick questions to get to know her better:

What is your favorite part about teaching? My favorite part of teaching is when I see a student have that "a-ha" moment. That is when I truly feel fulfilled as an instructor.

If someone were to describe you in one word, what would it be? Determined. I am more than willing to go the extra mile for my students. I always let them know I am here to see them succeed and will put in the extra hours needed to see that to fruition.

What’s your #1 most played song? "Sitting on the dock of the bay" by Otis Redding performed by Smith & Meyers.

What is your favorite form of exercise? I love yoga or gardening.

What’s your current favorite TV show/Movie? I cannot get enough of Sons of Anarchy. It always keeps me on the edge of my seat!

What is something you learned in the last week? I have learned that a good teaching method is videos. The students always seem to absorb more information and they seem to engage in much more meaningful discussions.

When you have 30 minutes of free-time, how do you pass the time? Sad but true…I take PTCB practice tests. I love a challenge

Where would you go for your dream vacation? I would go to Greece. I love Greek mythology.

What advice do you have for new instructors of Continuing Education? Patience is a virtue. Always take time to get to know your students. Showing an interest in someone may be all they have that makes their day!

November 2014 Classes!

Haven't had a chance to see what Personal Enrichment, Career Development, LifeLong Learning, and College for Kids classes start this month? No problem! All October classes are listed below and will be updated as changes are made.

• Core Strength, 11/7-12/5, FRI, 11:45 am-1 pm, $15
• QuickBooks for Beginners, 11/8-11/15, SAT, 10 am-2 pm, $45
• Buying a DSLR Camera, 11/8, SAT, 9 am-noon, $15
• Mortgage Lending, Say What?, 11/8, SAT, 10 am-noon, $15
• Zumba Toning, 11/8-12/6, SAT, noon-1 pm, $29
• Camp Geek: Holiday Recycle to Up-Cycle! (Age 5-12), 11/8, SAT, 1-4 pm, $35
• Perception is Reality, 11/8, SAT, 9 am-noon, $19
• Hatha Yoga, 11/10-12/8, M/W, noon-1 pm, $29
• Water Fitness Training, 11/10-12/8, M/W, 6-7 pm, $29
• Zumba, 11/13-12/11, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $29
• CPR for Healthcare Providers, 11/13, THU, 5-9 pm, $25
• Water Fitness Training, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 11:45 am-12:45 pm, $15
• Water Spin, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 5:30-6:30 pm, $15
• Int Egyptian Belly Dance, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 6-7:30 pm, $39
• Adv Belly Dance, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 7:30-9 pm, $39
• Parent & Child Swim (Age 6 month - 3yrs), 11/14-12/12, FRI, 4:305 pm, $15
• Adult Swim Lessons, 11/14-12/12, FRI, 8-9 am, $49
• Water Fitness Training, 11/15-12/13, SAT, 9:15-10:15 am, $15
• Swim Lessons (Ages 3-4), 11/15-12/13, SAT, 10:30-11 am, $29
• Swim Lessons Level 1-2 (Ages 5+), 11/15-12/13, SAT, 11:15 am-noon, $35
• Swim Lessons Level 3-4 (Ages 5+), 11/15-12/13, SAT, 12:15-1 pm, $35
• Positive Self Talk, 11/15, SAT, 10 am-2pm, $25
• VBA Macros III for Microsoft Office, 11/17-12/8, M/W/F, 6-8 pm, $75
• Aqua Zumba, 11/17-12/15, M/W, 11 am-noon, $29
• Belly/Oriental Dance, 11/17-12/15, M/W, 6-7 pm, $35
• Exploring Tribal Belly Dance, 11/17-12/15, M/W, 7-8 pm, $35
• Adult Swim Lessons, 11/17-11/20, M-TH, 12:30-1:30 pm, $49
• Dynamics of an Organization, 11/18-11/20, T/TH, 6-9 pm, $39
• First Aid Basics, 11/18, TUE, 6-8 pm, $25
• Hula for Health, 11/20-12/4, T/TH, 6-7 pm, $19
• Thanksgiving Desserts, 11/22, SAT, 11 am-4pm, $49
• Babysitter Training (Age 10+), 11/22, SAT, 9 am-3 pm, $95

For a complete listing of all classes check out our current catalog, click here. See something you like? To register for classes, call us at 254-526-1586 or visit our office on the Central Texas College campus in building 136 (located on the corner of Clear Creek Rd and Central Texas College Drive) in room 139.