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INSTRUCTORS and TECHNICIANS
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Gray Alexander After high school, I worked for Western Electric Co. installing communications equipment in Telephone exchanges until drafted into the army during the Korean War. After the army, I earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering at OSU, then a MS in Electrical Engineering from NYU. I worked for Bell Telephone Laboratories (BTL) in New Jersey until retiring to Florida. At BTL I wrote engineering analysis programs for my own use using Fortran, and later Basic. I was never a computer programmer; the computer was a tool to help with my engineering design work. After retiring and being computer-less for several years, I succumbed and bought a PC and taught myself Windows 98, and later Windows XP. After joining the HCC, I learned more about operating systems, and found more interesting things to do with computers. By being an instructor, I hope to help others learn more about their computers and how to use them. |
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Joann
Frucchione Before computers replaced the typewriter, I was a
secretary for the Morgan Guaranty Trust Co. in the Wall Street area of New
York City. Returning to work after being a stay-at-home mom, I was
first introduced to computers in the pre-Windows days while working for
Long Island Savings Bank. Several years after moving to Florida, I
decided to go back to school. I graduated from Pasco-Hernando
Community College with an AS Office Systems Technology degree. During my
college years, I took part in the Phi Beta Lambda Regional competitions,
which included 13 counties, and took home awards in Word Processing,
Computer Applications, and Business Communications. |
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Brigitte Haag Originally trained in Germany as a schoolteacher with emphasis on Mathematics, I started a successful gift manufacturing business after moving to the United States. When health forced me to take up a more sedentary occupation. I refocused my artistic talents to the computer screen and maintain a Website creation and real estate photography business. I love instructing because the satisfaction is great when the students display pleasure in experiencing and learning new things. |
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John
Hectus Assistant To The Facilities Directopr Instructor (Assistant) Technician After my time with the Marines I worked in the auto
repair business, but customers complained I look too young for this kind
of activity, so I started to work for the Ford Motor Company where I
operated heavy equipment until I moved into Quality Control. After
retiring from Ford I did miscellaneous part time work. I have always been
fascinated to find out how things work, so being a Techie at the club is a
wonderful activity for me because it combines my pleasure in fixing things
inside the PCs and provides welcome camaraderie with the other
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Don Karslake
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Charlene Lafferty I was a classroom teacher for 22 years in Niagara Falls, NY. I was also a "teacher trainer" coaching teachers in how to use computers and teach students in their use. I LOVE volunteering because I like to see the how excited people get when learning a new skill!
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John Lubertowicz Earned B.S.E.E , M.S. in Management Science, then partially completed M.S. in Computer Science. Worked for Western Electric-AT&T for over 41 years, retiring as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff. Last assignments involved writing software for electrical and optical testing of optical undersea amplifiers. There are two reasons that I enjoy teaching: I enjoy seeing that look of learning on students’ faces, and; I enjoy the learning that I experience in each session. I believe in our Club theme, “Learning is for Life.” |
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Tim
Neddy
Instructor (Lectures, Hands-On, SIG Facilitator) Special Interest Group Facilitator I have worked as an Internal Revenue Agent, an R&D Technician, a high school and community college teacher, and am retired from a School District Accountant position. Have owned a tax preparation service for more than 30 years and continue to do so. Additionally, am a photographer for Hernando Today and Gulfgate Magazine. Also, I presently teach at Central Florida Community College and teach for the Hernando County Adult Education part time. |
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Terry Ogden (Hands-On) After a twenty-three career in telecommunications in the Air Force and getting a Bachelor's degree in Business at the University of Maryland, I joined what was then the Switching Systems Division of Rockwell International. At Rockwell, I installed and maintained the telecommunications equipment they had developed for use by call centers, both inbound and outbound, including several PC-based products. The last several years of my Rockwell career was spent as the Regional Manager of the Mid-Atlantic Service Region stretching from Pennsylvania to South Carolina. The most fulfilling part of that job was being able to satisfy the needs of my customers the likes of Bell Atlantic, National Car Rental, GEICO and several agencies of the Federal and state governments. I really get a kick out of working with people and helping them with their learning and problem-solving. Of course the big payoff for me (and I hope for him) comes when the person I'm helping finds his way through the maze, the light shines through and he finds he understands it after all. What could be better? |
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Clinton Pollitt |
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Ethan Pollitt Instructor (Lectures) |
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Ron Purkhiser After a State accredited apprenticeship program at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, I worked there 40 years as a certified welder and trainer. After the four kids grew up, I trained in electronics repair and started and operated a small electronics repair center in addition to my work at Goodyear. After retiring from both of these jobs in 2001, I discovered I have great interest in everything computer, photography and video. I enjoy teaching because it is so satisfying to watch member’s happiness when they learn something new. |
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Jim
Rogers I have been working with computers since about 1980. My last job with IBM was running a parts department for main frame computers. Vic Symonds took me in hand and got me interested in building computers and in teaching at the computer club. Until then it was one on one working on computers. |
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Teresa Rose In my professional life, I worked for 33 years as a Registered Nurse. I was always interested in our family history, but never had time to pursue it until my husband and I both retired and moved to Florida 16 years ago. |
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Nancy Sexton My experience with computers goes back to the days before windows. I started my first business with an operating system called CP/M (Control Program/Monitor or Control Program for Microcomputers ). I progressed to the DOS (Disk Operating System) and eventually started a consulting business where I advised companies and taught personnel. I enjoy helping people develop a comfort level with a computer and instructing at the Club gives me the opportunity to do that. |
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Mike Sexton I have spent 35 years in the telecommunications industry, where I have dealt with computers and networking. My last job was as a design engineer for wide area networks for Fortune 100 customers both domestic US and internationally. I also taught computers, computer programming, and data networking to technicians and managers. I have always found that teaching someone something that they want to know is a privilege and honor. I have a Masters of Science degree in Adult Learning and Development. |
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Wolfgang
Steinberger Trained as a machinist in Germany, and then moved to the United States in December 1956. Started as a welder in a small company, and became a Foreman after 14 years on the job. I supervised 100 men. I like to think that I assisted my men not by being bossy, but rather by teaching them the trade to enable them to advance to a higher position in the company. I enjoy teaching, and I especially like it when people say, “I learned a lot from your class today”.
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Vic
Symonds After 3 years of active Duty in the US Army, where I was under other activities Drill Instructor and after years of Reserve I acquired skills in retail. At the Pratt and Whitney, aircraft division, I was soon instructor teaching machine shop theory, engineering drawing, mathematics, measuring tools, layout inspection, and more. I also for years taught and managed new instructors. In 2001 I retired from Pratt and Whitney. At the Club I am not only instructor but also lead the Techies in the Build your own Computer group, currently involved with building 5 new computers for the Club’s lab. |
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Pat Turek Instructor (Hands-On, Lectures) |
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Fred Wise
Instructor (Lectures, Hands-On) I went through the USAF photo school in Denver, CO and have taken advanced photography courses. Have worked in photo labs, newspapers, crime scene and aerial photography, photo sales, and had my own wedding photography business. Self taught in computing since 1999, and have used digital cameras and editing software since 2000. Joined HCC to fill in some gaps in my computing knowledge and learn advanced photo enhancement programs such as Photoshop Elements, as well as to share some of my professional experience with others. |
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Jack Yaskulski I was an electronics technician in the Marine Corps and
then for AT&T. I received a BS in Business Mgt., then worked as
a COBOL Mainframe programmer for Bell Atlantic. I retired in
1991 and moved to Florida in 1993, where I joined the HCC. I
like teaching at the club where I can share what I know with people that
are interested to learn.
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Hernando
Computer Club
13400 Montour Street, Brooksville, Florida
Tel (352)
592-0070
Email: contact@hernandocomputerclub.org