Highlighting the amazing Administration, Faculty, Classified Professionals, and Students that make up our pirate family.
This month's highlights include:
Marisa Leon-Haro (Nursing Student), Michael Haydon (Admissions & Records Technician), Mary Jones (Student Health Center Coordinator), Jesus Vega (Dean of Student Services)
Years at Ventura College: 10 years. I played soccer for the pirates Fall 2011-2013. Transferred to UCSB, then came back to finish my nursing degree.
Family: I live with my partner (who is also a VC alumna/former student athlete. Go pirates!) and our dog in beautiful Ventura.
Hobbies: When not studying, I enjoy spending time with family and relaxing at the beach.
Favorite Food: Homemade Mexican food.
Favorite Movie: “King Richard”
Favorite Song: “Video” by India Arie
Something fun, interesting, and/or unique about you: I danced Flamenco in Santa Barbara for 21 years since I was 3 years old and was “Spirit of Fiesta” in 2011.
Years at Ventura College: 7 years
Family: Don & Chris Haydon (Parents), one brother and sister, three nieces, and one nephew
Hobbies: Golf, cooking, anything sport related
Favorite Food: Smoked pork ribs – Kansas City BBQ sauce on the side
Favorite Movie: Casablanca
Favorite Song: Moonlight in Vermont – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
Something fun, interesting, and/or unique about you:
Years at Ventura College: 26 years
Family: Partner Dave, Grandson Jake, Son Joseph
Hobbies: Learning French, walks on the beach, Reading
Favorite Movie: Nights in Rodanthe
Something fun, interesting, and/or unique about you: I have visited all the continents, been to Paris 5 times, raised my grandson for the past 4 years.
Primary Role at the college: I am one of the Deans of Student Services. My primary role is the Dean of Off-Campus Programs and Student Engagement.
Years of Service: I have been with the district for 7 years and I will be with the college for 3 years in February.
Family: I am fortunate that I have a strong wife, Juana, for 19 years and counting. I also have two teenage daughters, Natalia (16 a junior at Foothill Technology), and Sofia (13 an 8th grader at Juan Soria).
Hobbies: Traveling, attending sporting events with my daughters, and amusement parks.
Favorite Food: My favorite food is Chinese.
Favorite Movie: If you are going to twist my arm on this one, I would have to say The Godfather.
Favorite Song: Me Vale from Mana.
Something fun, interesting, and/or unique about you: At the very young age of 45, I still like to play video games.