Barbara
Davenport
Credentials Evaluator
Barbara Davenport has been a strong advocate for
students over the past 19 years. She takes a professional approach
in dealing with hundreds of Health Occupation applicants who want-and
receive-individual, personalized care, and she always demonstrates a
great level of quality, competency, and kindness. A co-worker
acknowledged, "Her first thought is always to make students feel
comfortable and help them understand the complicated steps of being
successful in the Health Occupation fields of study." Said
an instructor, "Her smile is indicative of her inner spirit.
She's unfailingly positive and supportive to students." In
addition to clear communication skills and engaging style that work
so well with students, her co-workers cite her warmth, humor, and integrity.
"Of all the wonderful people I've worked with during my years at
Clark," said one, "no one has helped more than [her] to create
a positive, cooperative work environment." Barbara Davenport
is regularly involved in campus activities and serves as a role model
for other staff members, demonstrating a commendable work ethic and
situational sensitivity.
Jeanette
Steinmueller
Instructional Technician II
Jeanette Steinmueller, an employee in the Business Administration Department, spends countless hours tutoring accounting students and often juggles up to 25 students in the Tutoring Center at one time. She displays a thorough understanding of the subject matter, as well as patience and a willingness to take that extra step to provide a service to the students of Clark College. Without being asked, she prepares handouts to help explain what one student described as "the thornier issues." As another student said, "If it weren't for her, I don't think I would have made it." Faculty members also recognize her skills as an educator and are impressed by her organized, systematic approach to tutoring and her exceptional technical and computer skills. Her current supervisor says, "[Her] diligence and people skills have contributed greatly to the completion rate in our accounting and business math classes…The students come to class raving about her." Her support of the Tutoring Center and its links to our instructional and service goals fulfills the Mission Imperatives of the College.
