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McKee-McSwain to Retire from Ozarka College

Published on May 2, 2016


Cheri McKee-McSwain, Ozarka College speech, theatre and art instructor, is retiring after twelve years of service. Cheri was honored at a retirement celebration on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Ozarka College - Mountain View.

Ozarka College President, Dr. Richard Dawe, spoke about Cheri's career at Ozarka and presented her with a plaque honoring the great achievement of retirement. Chris Lorch, Ozarka College Associate Vice President of Academics, shared some fond memories he has from working with Cheri. "No matter how busy Cheri found herself, whether personally or professionally, she always made time for both her colleagues and her students, " said Lorch. "Besides being an incredible instructor, she is a genuinely good person who is always concerned with the needs of others. "

Lindsay Wilson-Galloway, Director of Ozarka College - Mountain View, read an email she received from Crystal Burns, a former student, who was unable to attend !Ms. Mc Mc's' retirement party. "Your love for art comes out of every fiber of your body and makes every student want to love art. People don't take your classes because they have to, they take them because you make learning matter. "

Other students also spoke during the celebration, and it is evident that Cheri not only educated them, she made a lasting impression that they will cherish. Cheri also spoke about her time at Ozarka and said, "My greatest reward while at Ozarka College was those priceless !aha' moments, revealed in the eyes of students that lit up when he/she realized that, yes, this is possible. " She is looking forward to beginning  a new chapter of life  with continued learning, more world travels and most importantly, loving and teaching her granddaughter.

 

  

 








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