2012 Classification Review Committee Election

Hello, my name is Sara Cassetti and I am honored to have been nominated to run for Classification Review Committee election. I am a Library Technician III, Public Services at the San Elijo Campus Library and Information Hub, where I’ve been working since August 2011.

During my three years at UCSD Libraries, I worked collaboratively with staff and faculty on a variety of departmental and campus-wide committees and projects. Since coming to MiraCosta, I’ve served on a hiring committee for three library positions and the Internal Classified Staff Professional Development Committee. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to continue my service to the college and to lend my skills and experience by being selected for the CRC.

My name is Joan Hackett and currently I am the Wellness Coordinator and Associate Faculty for the Kinesiology, Health & Nutrition department and also serve as an Internship Specialist in Career Studies & Services.   It would be an honor for me to serve on the CRC.

Thank you for nominating me for the classification review committee.  It would be an honor to represent my fellow colleagues on this committee.   I have worked at MiraCosta College for 10 years as Client Support Specialist serving all three campuses and during this time I have had the privilege of serving several times as a Senator on the Classified Senate, Staff Development committee, Staff Development Days, and several other committees.   I would like to have the opportunity to serve on this committee.

Thank you,
Debi Lambert

I’m Rose Magyar, employed as the Help Desk Specialist.  During the past 20 years, I have participated within Classified governance on a myriad of committees, task forces, programs and conferences which have included Senator and Vice President of the MCC Classified Senate, and member, Chair and historian (ad hoc) of CRC.  I’ve also served Classified employees at the state level as Vice President of the California Community Colleges Classified Senate, including Area Representative for two regional areas.

As MiraCosta moves forward with the challenges affecting community colleges throughout our county and state, I would consider it a privilege to participate within CRC again as we serve and represent Classified MiraCostans.

My name is Stephanie Miko. I work in the Library and Information Hub on the Oceanside Campus. In my 13 ½ years at MiraCosta College, I’ve been amazed by the various ways staff is included in the decision making process. I have been on the Classified Senate, and I was an alternate on the Classified Review Committee several years ago.  A few years ago, my own job was reclassified, so I am more than aware of the process. I am honored to have been nominated for the CRC, and I would be pleased to help represent your needs for the upcoming year. Thank you.

Hello everyone.  My name is Sayaka Neal and I am originally from Yokohama, Japan.  I have been working as a secretary in the Institute for International Perspectives (IIP) since 2003, and MiraCosta to me is like a home away from home now.  I love everything about this college - the dedicated faculty and staff, great students and beautiful campuses...there are no other colleges like our MiraCosta!  If elected to be a member of the CRC, I will work hard for my fellow MiraCostans! 

Hi, my name is Dori Sexton.  My work experience began here on campus over 20 years ago as an Early Childhood Educational Supervisor in the Two-Year Old classroom at the Children’s Center.  Fifteen years later, I began my current position at the Student Accounts Office as an Accounts Representative assisting students with their accounts.

My education began in the 1970s at the MiraCosta College campus; I then received my BS at SDSU. I am currently continuing my education by taking online classes in Business Office Technology, here at MiraCosta College for personal enrichment and continuing education.

My love of animals, especially cats and dogs, have given me opportunities to serve my community while assisting organizations such as SPOT (Saving Pets One at a Time) and Canine Companions for Independence by fostering kittens and puppies.

I have enjoyed my work experience here at MiraCosta College, especially being able to interact with the students and assist them with their transition into college life.  With my 20 years on campus and having experienced job reclassifications myself, I believe I would be a good candidate for the position on the Classified Review Committee.

Hi, I'm Fred Steffy and I'm an Instructional Technology Specialist in the AIS department.  I’ve worked at MCC now for 25 years.  I have a BA in Personnel/Industrial Psychology with a minor in Data Processing and a Master of Education in Computers in Education.  I am both a Certified Apple Technician and Dell Technician.

My name is Taylor Tirona, and I have been working at MiraCosta College since May of 2011.  In addition to being a current employee at MiraCosta, I am a former MCC student and student worker.  As the Secretary Clerk in the counseling department, I serve as the initial point of contact for visitors to the department.  I work to ensure that student’s needs are met by scheduling counseling appointments, directing students to appropriate departments, and offering pertinent college information and resources.  I am honored by the nomination, and I would love the opportunity to expand my knowledge of the college and classified staff governance.  If elected, I believe that my strong work ethic, desire to learn, and my diverse background prior to working at MiraCosta would serve as an excellent complement to the Classification Review Committee.