SafeZone Program

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"A rainbow-bordered circle-shaped badge in JCC blue, with the words SAFEZONE TRAINED in white encircling a rainbow paw print."

 

Look for our stickers across campus to find a SafeZone. We love our stickers, as they were designed by a Spectrum student!

SafeZone is an in-depth training that prepares JCC educators and employees to create supportive environments for LGBTQ+ students and colleagues.

Trainees gain understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, increase their comfort in discussing LGBTQ+ topics and educating others, learn about local and national resources for LGBTQ+ people, and gain practical skills in how to appropriately support LGBTQ+ students and colleagues through various challenges.

Attendees will receive a detailed digital manual, SafeZone certification and the ability to host a SafeZone space on their campus. This training is offered as a free professional development once per semester to JCC employees.

Below you will find a directory of employees across JCC’s campus that have completed the SafeZone training and pledged to offer their offices as SafeZones to students and colleagues. If you are struggling regarding an LGBTQ+ issue, or just want someone to talk to, you can reach out to any of these employees. If they cannot help you themselves, they will know where to direct you.

For more information about SafeZone trainings, you can refer to the Safe Zone Project and the Safe Zone Initiative.

JCC SafeZone Trainers:
Raymond Morrison
Susan Austin

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Amanda Rodriguez
Lecturer
Office: Health F227
Email: acrodrigues@johnstoncc.edu
Amy Rose
Child Development Center, Director
Office: Health F141
Phone: (919) 209-2010
Email: asrose@johnstoncc.edu
Ashlee Dockery
Senior Success Advisor
Office: Tart D116
Phone: (919) 464-2461
Email: asdockery@johnstoncc.edu
Cassi Narron
Biotechnology Instructor
Office: Workforce Development Center 2015
Phone: (919) 209-2514
Email: cnnarron@johnstoncc.edu
Elizabeth Baker
Department Chair, English, Humanities and Foreign Language
Office: Smith 6111
Phone: (919) 209-2175
Email: edbaker@johnstoncc.edu
Dr. Felita Carr
Director of TRIO
Office: Wilson C1080
Phone: (919) 209-2075
Email: fccarr@johnstoncc.edu
Gail Rivera
Success Advisor
Office: Tart D117
Phone: (919) 464-2465
Email: gsrivera@johnstoncc.edu 
Hannah Isley
Success Advisor
Office: Tart D118
Phone: (919) 209-2144
Email: hcisley@johnstoncc.edu
Jared Locklear
Academic Skills Center
Department of Academic Enrichment Services
Office: Learning Resource Center, Office E148
Phone: (919) 209-2117
Email: j_locklear@johnstoncc.edu
Jennifer Ramirez
Psychology Instructor
Office: STEAM B106
Phone: (919) 464-2247
Email: jmramirezdust@johnstoncc.edu
John Lee
Philosophy Instructor
Office: STEAM B111C
Phone: (919) 209-2216
Email: jslee@johnstoncc.edu
Jon Strickland
Mathematics Instructor
Office: Health F110D
Phone: (919) 209-2129
Email: jdstrickland@johnstoncc.edu 
Justin Bradshaw
Biology Instructor
Office: Health F110B
Phone: (919) 209-2152
Email: jmbradshaw1@johnstoncc.edu
Kristian Henry
Student Success Specialist
Office: Tart D101
Phone: (919) 464-2378
Email: krhenry@johnstoncc.edu
LaShay Mooring
Senior Admissions Specialist
Office: Wilson C1045F
Phone: (919) 209-2501
Email: blmooring@johnstoncc.edu 
Lisa Draughon
Biology Instructor
Office: Health F110F
Phone: (919) 209-2234
Email: lddraughon@johnstoncc.edu 
Matt Johnson
Social Studies Teacher, Early College Academy
Phone: 919-464-2314
Email: matthewjohnson@johnston.k12.nc.us
Megan Shaner
Director of Admissions and Student Engagement
Office: Wilson C1045D
Phone: (919) 209-2201
Email: mlshaner@johnstoncc.edu
Michelle Abate
Human Resources Analyst
Office: Wilson C1023A
Phone: (919) 209-2022
Email: mrabate@johnstoncc.edu 
Nathan Stancil
Instruction & Outreach Librarian
Office: Learning Resource Center E145
Phone: (919) 464-2277 
Email: nhstancil@johnstoncc.edu
Nichole Arroyo
Biotechnology Instructor
Office: Workforce Development Center 2004
Phone: (919) 209-2057
Email: nrarroyo@johnstoncc.edu
Phil Blackman
Radiography Instructor
Office: Health F172B
Phone: (919) 209-2589
Email: rpblackman@johnstoncc.edu
Rachael Holloway
English Instructor
Office: Smith G132
Phone: (919) 464-2371
Email: rdholloway1@johnstoncc.edu
Raymond Hillan-Morrison
Communication Instructor
Office: Smith G144
Phone: (919) 464-2381
Email: rhmorrison@johnstoncc.edu
Roberta Carlson
Lead Teacher, Child Development Center
Office: Health F131
Phone: (919) 209-2138
Email: rjcarlson@johnstoncc.edu
Silke Hasselberg
Director of HR
Office: Wilson C1023A
Phone: (919) 209-2025
Email: s_hasselberg@johnstoncc.edu
Susan Austin
English Instructor
Office: Smith G146
Phone: (919) 464-2387
Email: seaustin@johnstoncc.edu
Tammy Womack
Student Success Specialist
Office: Tart D101
Phone: (919) 464-2263
Email: t_womack@johnstoncc.edu