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Academic Success

Christine Damrose-Mahlmann, a licensed counselor and student services professional

Student success tips:

The schedule 

When and where to study

Ken Broun, TCC astronomy professor and associate planetarium director

The best place and time to see stars

Local astronomy clubs can help

Chef Don Averso, head of TCC's Culinary Arts program, alumnus of Johnson & Wales

Savory veggie preparation                        Asparagus         

Fresh peas                                                 Lettuce

Mushrooms                                                 Herbs

Chef Deanna Freridge, TCC Culinary Arts instructor, alumna and professional caterer

Handling large events, like weddings 

Health Management Tips

Robin Brevard, TCC’s Nurse Aide program head and a registered nurse

Keeping your family healthy during cold and flu season

Carlos Cajares, TCC Emergency Medical Services assistant professor and paramedic

The heart of the matter

Stroke and TIAs

The heart of the matter (Española)

Signs of a stroke (Española)

Occupational therapist William Marcil, director of TCC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Preparing for a day in the yard 

Setting the right pace 

Posture and body mechanics and tools that can help  

Christine Medlin, TCC’s nutrition educator and a registered dietitian

The dangers of energy drinks:                The dangers of nitrates and baby bottles:

The ingredients                                     Defining nitrates and safety issue    

Health risks                                           Lifestyle changes that help                                                                                     When to think of oral health

                                                                    Using a cup by 6 months

Horticulture and Home Design Tips

Tracy Brieger, Horticulture program instructor, specializes in lawn care management.

Fertilizing your lawn 

Lana Sapozhnikov, TCC instructor and professional interior designer

Staging a home for sale  

Affordable "fresh-ups"  

Holiday decors on a budget 

Going "green" 

Ken Spencer, head of TCC's Horticulture program
Gardening in-hand with weather 
Easy container gardening 

Life Management Tips

Cynthia Bird, CPA and TCC accounting professor

Getting started on taxes 

Common mistakes  

Advice for next year

Al Koon, program head of TCC’s Electronics Engineering Technology program

Saving money and energy when lighting our homes during holiday seasons 

Mary Parzynski, one of TCC’s veteran-affairs certifying officials and a retired Coast Guard chief

College benefits for veterans 

How to get started 

Tom Siegmund, a professional photographer and assistant professor of photography

How to take a holiday photo   

How to take event photos   

Frank Walton, head of TCC’s Funeral Services program and licensed funeral director

The right time  

The role of the funeral director

Qualifications of a funeral director 

Rick Dienst, TCC’s Fire Science program director and retired deputy fire chief

Servicing furnaces 

Cleaning chimneys 

Using space heaters

Don Haley, program head of TCC’s Administration of Justice program at the Virginia Beach Campus, and former law-enforcement officer

Pointers on personal safety 

David Howell, instructor for TCC's Automotive Technology program

 Check those tires

 Planning a trip, basic car-care class

Keith Lindgren, coordinator of TCC’s Motorcycle Rider Training program and a Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider-coach-trainer

What to do before you ride

Safety tips for the road

Bike maintenance