Laredo College Faculty Spotlight

Before stepping into the classroom, Rene Montemayor spent 12 years in the music industry as a drummer. Now department chair for English, Languages, and Cultural Studies, he still teaches—and brings that same creative energy to his students every day.

🎧 Recorded on location with just an iPhone – real stories from LC faculty.

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Dr. Carolina Ramos once dreamed of being an investigative journalist—until a professor sparked her passion for teaching. A proud Laredoan, she’s taught at two other universities and now shares her expertise with students in speech and the BASORGL program at LC.🎧 Recorded on location with just an iPhone – real stories from LC faculty.#LaredoCollege #FacultySpotlight #SpeechInstructor #BASORGL #LCFaculty #HigherEd

After a career in the medical field, Erica De Leon found her second calling in teaching. With a fun, positive attitude, she loves working with students at both campuses—and learning from them along the way.

🎧 Recorded on location with just an iPhone – real stories from LC faculty.

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For 20 years, Humberto Cardenas has taught English at Laredo College—but that’s just one of the many hats he wears. Tune in as he shares his story, his passion for teaching, and everything else he’s involved in on campus.

🎧 Recorded on location with just an iPhone – authentic stories from LC faculty.

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Norma Martinez started as a student at Laredo College. Right after high school, she knew she wanted to give back to her community—and nursing was the way. Today, she’s an instructor in the Vocational Nursing program, guiding future nurses on their own journeys.

🎧 Recorded on location with just an iPhone – real conversations with LC faculty.

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Bernabe Gutierrez planned to become a pharmacist—until an American Lit class at Laredo College changed everything. Inspired by Dr. Tom Mitchell, he found his true calling in literature. Seventeen years later, he’s still teaching at LC and loving every moment.

🎧 Recorded on location with just an iPhone – real stories from real educators.

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Lissa Liveson is an occupational therapist and former business owner who brought her real-world experience to the classroom when she joined Laredo College in 2017. Now an instructor in the Medical Assistant program, she shares what makes this career so essential to the healthcare field—and what students can expect when pursuing this path.

In this episode of Faculty Spotlight, we sit down with Jeannette Johnson, Associate Professor of the Associate Degree Nursing program at Laredo College. She shares what led her to a career in nursing, her passion for teaching, and the values she hopes to pass on to the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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Maritza Morris, a History instructor and proud product of Laredo, has been teaching at Laredo College for 10 years. In this Faculty Spotlight, she shares who inspired her to become a history teacher and her passion for the subject.

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In this Faculty Spotlight, we meet Alan Webb, Acting Director of the Laredo College Honors Program, Editor of La Frontera Magazine, and English faculty member. Originally from England, Alan shares his journey, his passion for teaching, and how he encourages students to think creatively and critically.#LaredoCollege #FacultySpotlight #HonorsProgram #English #HigherEducation