FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Judy Mitchell - Professor of Nursing, KNAT Coordinator 1. Where are you from originally and where did you attend college? I am a
deep-rooted Kentucky girl, born and raised in Belton, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. I attended Madisonville Community College (ADN), Murray State University (BSN), and Western Kentucky University (MSN).
2. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A writer or flight attendant,
with, personally this question requires a “what” instead of a “who” answer: My Christianity
4. What hobbies do you pursue? Traveling, writing, all-
things American history, designing and decorating, thrifting, hiking, fishing, growing vegetables/ farm-to-table, holistic wellness, and activities with my family and Shih Tzu doggy, Jasper.
which is consistent, because both topics still spark my interest to this day. Interestingly though, I listed my future career as nursing in my high school memoirs.
5. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what one band or musician would help keep your sanity? All I need
3. Who has been a major influence in your life?
6. If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Seafood,
Aside from the awesome parents and family I have been blessed
are ‘80s Pop/Rock Hits.
sushi, or a combination of both.
For dessert, I’ll have Leopold’s Ice Cream from Savannah please.
7. If you could have dinner with one person, living or dead, who would it be?
Patrick Swayze. If you REALLY know me, then you already knew that. Simply put, I love him forever.
8. What do you love about Madisonville Community College? I am proud to support my community, state, and profession by teaching for a local institution that provides high-quality nursing and nursing assistant training. I love that MCC allows me the flexibility and creative outlet to pursue my highest professional potential.
LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA AT THE GLEMA MAHR CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts hosted the Louisville Orchestra, joined by mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile, for their Hopkins County stop along the “In Harmony Tour” on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
“This statewide tour is quite the undertaking, but so vital for Louisville Orchestra’s well-being,” explained Glema Center Director Brad Downall. “Orchestras throughout the country are struggling to attract younger audiences. Teddy Abrams and the rest of LO’s leadership
have tackled this challenge head-on with commissioned works that fall outside the traditional definition of ‘classical’ works.”
“Singing with the Louisville Orchestra has fulfilled a personal dream of mine, and this experience has been sweetened by the new friendships made on this tour and the exuberant audiences enjoying this world-class program,” Dr. Adams said.
Dr. Sara Adams, Professor of Music at Madisonville Community College, performed with the Louisville Orchestra as a featured vocal soloist in “Home,” a piece The 2023-24 Season is just beginning! which combines symphonic and tradition- Visit GlemaCenter.org or the center’s al bluegrass styles of music. social media pages for a full list of events to come this year. Prior to this event, Dr. Adams performed with the orchestra at concerts in Murray and Louisville.
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