Lion Tales - NCC

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Maria Monteiro from Uniondale, NCC Class of 1983.  She studied child psychology.  She worked in daycare as a mentor, teacher and advocate for human rights, including LGBTQ, mental health, drug & alcohol abuse including rehab and recovery.  Maria is a proud mother, grandmother, and wife.  She believes in assisting her community by helping others and guiding them to adequate resources.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Michael Savidge, NCC Class of 2015.  He majored in Studio Recording Technology and was a student producer here at WHPC.  He currently works for B&H as a product data entry specialist, and does freelance work in A/V production.  His hobbies include photography, playing guitar, and customizing his Linux computer.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Peter Cook '86.  Peter graduated with a degree in business administration and a minor in marketing.  He moved to the Bronx and finished his education degree.  He worked for the NYC Department of Education from 1995-2023 and retired from teaching special education students in grades 6, 7 and 8 in 2023.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Joseph Neumeyer, NCC Class of 2009.  He is a freelance photographer, completing 14 semesters and earning his associates degree, and a bachelor degree from Empire State in Westbury in 2013.  As an artist, Joseph continues to learn and spreads light wherever he goes.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Jeff Indyke '97 with an associates in music from NCC!  His passion for drumming is vast and includes playing percussion, vibes and teaching private lessons.  He loves the music of the past, such as the Louie Armstrong Dixieland Recordings, and how they influence music in a variety of ways.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Warren S. Hoffman, NCC Class of 1977.  He was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and is a founding father of our alumni association.  He says NCC provided him with a foundation for his education and his future.  He serves as a senior partner with the firm Sperber, Hoffman, Stein and Scampoli, LLP.  He is the father of two and has four grandchildren.  His hobbies include being a pilot and flying his private plane, walking, and playing pickleball.  He is being honored at the Alumni Association's 40th Anniversary Gala this year.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Lisa R. Valente, a partner at Makofsky Valente Law Group, PC, with offices in Garden City.  Lisa was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Star and Best Lawyers Lists, and she is a Woman of Distinction Award Winner in 2021.  She graduated from NCC in 1999 and transferred to SUNY Old Westbury, earning a BA in politics, economics and the law.  She graduate from Touro Law School with honors.  She is a member of the NYS Bar Association and is a respected writer.  Her legal efforts support probate and estate administration, trust administration and beneficiaries.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Lawrence Engel 84.  Lawrence is a founding father of the Alumni Association.  He grew up in Wantagh and graduated from Arch Bishop Molloy High School.  After NCC he went to SUNY Old Westbury, and worked for the IRS, and is a proud retiree.  He is currently a defensive driving instructor for AAA.  He served as President of the SUNY Confederation of Alumni Associations.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Muhammed Abdullah Atif '22.  He is currently a senior computer science major at Farmingdale State College, with a focus on full stack coding.  He is active in the creation of efficient and scalable applications and involved in the student government serving as the Chairperson.  He was active in NCC's student government as well.  In his spare time, he is an avid reader and lover of books as well.  He works as an intern at FSC for the Office of Community and Civic Engagement, and advocates for student concerns in all facets of campus life.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Kathryn Newman, NCC Class of 1976, majoring in African American studies.  As a teaching assistant in the Hempstead Public Schools, she got her teaching assistant certification.  She is a lover of music, art, African studies and worked at the New York Times Syndicate for many years.  She enjoys baseball, listening to music, and watching TV and movies.