My name is John Stone, and I currently serve as president of MGCC Educational Foundation. I graduated from MGCC in 1975, then transferred to VA Tech, where I received my bachelor's degree in Business in 1977. I joined my father Med Stone, in the insurance business that Summer and was an agent for Nationwide Insurance for 41 years. Upon retirement from Nationwide, I became an independent agent for Loudon Mutual Insurance, where I am semi-retired and specialize in property insurance. I enjoy bird hunting with my dogs each Fall, and in the Spring, I have a passion for turkey hunting. I have been a life-long member of Temple Baptist Church in Covington, serving as a deacon and member of several committees. I also enjoy singing in a gospel group, Narrow Road. My wife Sheryl and I are grandparents to four grandchildren. 

MGCC allowed me to live at home and receive an affordable college education while working part-time, then enabled me to transfer to VA Tech to finish my degree. Honestly, the two years at MGCC were more memorable and personal than my two years at VA Tech! 

Hi! My name is Katie Wrenn. 

I am the librarian at Mountain Gateway Community College. I assist students with their research needs using the library's various print and online resources. I maintain the library's online presence, providing access to databases and working with faculty to create research guides for student use. I also coordinate the library's laptop loan program, which benefits students who don't have access to a personal laptop. 

I attended Hollins University and received my bachelor's in English with minors in Sociology and Communications. I later received my Master of Library and Information Science degree with a concentration in digital libraries from Rutgers University. I began working at MGCC Library in 2015 as a volunteer and transitioned to full-time in 2016. I grew up in Clifton Forge and live here with my husband Jonothan, and pit-bull Zeppelin. In my free time, I love to read and see live music!

I enjoy working at the MGCC Library because I get to work with students, faculty, staff and members of the community. Because we are smaller in size, we are able to more easily connect with each of our library patrons. I love helping our students with research needs, using our technology, or even just providing a quiet space to study. 

Hi!  I’m Kirby Peters. 

I am the College Navigator at MGCC.  I came to work here in Spring of 2021 as a Financial Aid Technical Assistant and transitioned into this role in Fall of 2022.  I have enjoyed working with students to help with financial aid and getting them started with admission and enrollment.  I know that the process of starting college, whether it be straight out of high school or not, can be intimidating and I want to help make that process as easy as possible.

I attended MGCC after high school and I tell anyone I can that it was the best decision I could have made for myself.  I was unsure what my future plans were and coming here helped me explore some options until I was ready to move on to Radford University where I received my Bachelor’s degree.  Clifton Forge is my home and I love the sense of community and belonging I feel here.  I have 3 Boston Terriers that keep me busy, and when I’m not entertaining them I am making pottery or knitting.

MGCC is a wonderful place to start your academic journey.  We are able to get to know each student and spend the time with them to discover what the best path will be. 

Hi, I’m Ashley Pratt.

I am an Assistant Professor and Program Head for Mathematics and Education at Mountain Gateway Community College.  I also serve as one of the advisors for Phi Theta Kappa, our honor society.  Before joining the faculty, I taught high school mathematics at James River High School (in Botetourt County) and Patrick Henry High School (in Roanoke City.)  I am so blessed to be able to share my passion for mathematics, teaching, and learning.

I grew up in Conyers, GA (just east of Atlanta) but relocated to Roanoke in 2011 after finishing my B.S. in Mathematics from Longwood University and my M.A. in Teaching from North Carolina State University.  My mother graduated from Clifton Forge High School and my grandmother taught history at Alleghany High School, so I feel connected to this region and am so happy to get to serve this community and enjoy the natural beauty of this area. 

I love working at MGCC because the small size allows us to build a strong community.  We have a great team, and I have I enjoyed being a part of it.  I am so proud of what our students are accomplishing and the hard work that all of the faculty and staff dedicate to help our students succeed. 

Hello, I’m Holly Fasig

I am the Career Coach for Mountain Gateway Community College. I work with local high schools to facilitate career exploration and create career plans. I also work as a liaison between the high schools and MGCC. It is exciting to be able to help young people decide their path and what steps to take after high school.

Before coming to work at Mountain Gateway I worked in special education for 6 years in various capacities. I attended MGCC/DSLCC and am now working to complete my Bachelor’s in Behavioral Health Science. I grew up in Cleveland, Tennessee and married my husband Josh in 2005. We moved to Alleghany County in 2010 and that is where we still reside today. We love living in the country and having our farm animals which include chickens, ducks and geese. We have two boys ages 15 and 11 who play tons of sports and keep us extremely busy. We never have a dull moment.

I have always enjoyed working with students and I am very excited that I can now assist them in achieving their long-term goals. Mountain Gateway is a wonderful place to work and attend with faculty and staff who go above and beyond every day. It is a joy to be a part of this team!

Hello, I’m Kaden Osborn.

I’m the Financial Aid Technical Assistant for Financial Aid in Student Services. I help students navigate through the Financial Aid Process.  I process the student’s FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) once they have submitted it to the Department of Education. I apply any eligible aid to the student’s account which may include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Student Loans, and/or State Grants.

I grew up in Clifton Forge. I graduated from Alleghany High School, and then graduated from DSLCC with an Associates Degree in Administration of Justice with specialization in Forensic Science with a 4.0 GPA. Shortly after graduating, I joined the Army as 31B (Military Police). I was stationed in Hawaii for 3 years, and recently just moved back home. I also have two dogs I flew with me from Hawaii, and I treat them like they are my children. They are spoiled rotten!

While I was attending DSLCC as a student, I was a work study for Student Services. The people I worked with became family and it is amazing to come back and work with them again. I love working at MGCC because I get to play a big part in helping students succeed and assist them in achieving their goals.

Hello! I’m Vincent Wyatt

I’m currently the Athletic Director, head track and field, and adjunct instructor here at MGCC. The primary focus of the entire athletics department is to create an environment where student athletes are provided the opportunity to prepare for their futures through academics and athletics.

I’m a local! Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, I have lived here in Clifton Forge for 8 years. I graduated from Radford University and received a master degree at Western Kentucky University. My wife and I are the parents of our 3-year-old daughter Serenity, a complete ball of energy.

What I love most about MGCC-This college is amazing not only because of the views but the opportunities it gives students and student-athletes to not only get an education but prepare you for the future as well.

Hello!  I'm Haley Harris

I am the Single Stop/Disability Coordinator at MGCC. Single stop is a program that links students to different resources for assistance such as insurances, SNAP benefits, emergency funding, etc. As the Disability Coordinator I assist students with accommodations they may need while enrolled at MGCC. I hold an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree from DSLCC in General Studies, a bachelor’s degree in Health Psychology from Jefferson College of Health Sciences, and I am credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional.  I have worked in several areas of customer service and educational/therapeutic roles for many years. I served as the Career Coach at Bath County High School for MGCC for two years prior to this position.

I grew up in Covington, VA and that is where I reside today. I am married to David Harris who is in the Navy and is currently deployed. I also have a stepson who is 12 and I spend most of my free time watching him play sports and hanging out with him or my animals. My other hobbies include crafting, traveling, and thrifting.

I love working at MGCC because of the sense of family I get when I’m on campus and the quality of care every staff member gives to each person they encounter, especially the students. I love helping people and my position allows me to do that every day.

Hello! I am Tiffany Rosales

I’m the WorkForce and Community Education Healthcare Program Head. I coordinate Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Massage Therapist, Emergency Medical Technician and our high school program, The Advanced Healthcare Assistant. I also teach the Nurse Aide and Advanced Healthcare Assistant classes.

I grew up a Navy Brat and turned into a Navy Bride traveling around the world. For a long time, I considered the PNW my home, but now I would say my home is Alleghany County. I have a Bachelors in Nursing from Old Dominion, and I am in the process of working on my Master’s in Nursing Education. In my free time I volunteer as an assistant swim coach at the YMCA and chase around my four children while they participate in sports and activities.

I love working for Mountain Gateway because we give back to our community both in the quality of education we give our students and the amount of care we provide.

Hello!!! I’m W.L. Dressler

I’m the Landscape Superintendent for Mountain Gateway and have served in this capacity here for 25 years.  I oversee the everyday appearance of our campus from planting of flowers, trimming of shrubbery, fertilization and weed control of the lawn and all the other landscaping needs.

I am from Covington and have spent my entire life here. I graduated from Virginia Tech in 1988 with a BS degree and am a PROUD HOKIE Alumnus!!  I live by my university’s motto---UT PROSIM “That I may Serve”.   My entire family are Virginia Tech alumni.  My father, 3 brothers and wife all graduated from there.  I am married to Tina Dressler who is also employed here at Mountain Gateway and have 2 wonderful children, one of which is now playing baseball at New River CC.   I have been involved in Horticulture all my life, working in the family landscaping business and now running it. Bushes, Trees, Flowers and Grass, I do it all.   I have left my mark all over the Alleghany Highlands, beautifying God’s earth. I am also the varsity baseball coach at Covington High School.

I enjoy working at Mountain Gateway due to the fact that I’m following in my father’s footsteps as he was the landscape superintendent here for 13 years before retiring in March 1997. God blessed me with a talent that I truly enjoy, and enjoying what you do is 90 percent of the battle in loving your job.  I have a great deal of passion for what I do and it gives me great pride to beautify our campus for all to enjoy.

Hello! I’m Christine Rothwell!

I’m the Administrative Assistant for the Academic Affairs office. I work directly with the VP and all of the faculty members to ensure they have everything they need to teach our students. I take care of a variety of tasks such as purchasing, payroll, expense reports, filing important documentation, reserving rooms, and so much more. You can also find me setting up for different events around campus.

I have lived in Covington my whole life. I’m a graduate of Covington High School and I attended DSLCC right after high school. I am currently working on earning my degree in Business Management. Before coming to work at the college, I worked in hospitality for 8 years. During those 8 years, I worked in various roles. The last position was Assistant Front Office Manager where I wore many hats and learned a wealth of information and skills that greatly prepared me for the future.  My husband and I have 3 sons which keep us very busy and always on our toes! Life is never dull at our house!

I love working at Mountain Gateway because of the people! The faculty, staff and the students are awesome. I enjoy being able to assist the faculty in helping students achieve their goals. Even though I don’t work directly with students, I try to always help anyone I see in need.

Hello, I’m Robert Short. 

I wear multiple hats here at Mountain Gateway. I am a tutor in the Achievement Center, an Adjunct Faculty member, and I serve on the Faculty Committee.   

I am originally from Hurt, Virginia, but lived most of my life in Lynchburg. I joined the Army the week I graduated from Brookville High School (Go Bees!) and served two tours in Iraq (2007-2008 and 2009-2010) where I earned my CIB. Afterwards, I worked for a military contractor outside of DC and then for the City of Lynchburg in the Water Department. I then attended Liberty University (Go Flames!) for my B.S. in Accounting.

A few years later, I was hired by Westrock to be a Senior Financial Analyst.  I left that position to work on my MBA from Western Governors University (Go Owls!) during which time I was the color commentator for Alleghany High School football radio broadcasts. After graduating, I took what I thought would be a temporary position at Dabney/Mountain Gateway CC and fell in love with teaching and have been here for the last four years.  

Hi! I’m Sara Chambers.

I’m the Testing Center Coordinator and Shared Services Distance Learning (SSDL) Liaison at MGCC. As the SSDL Liaison, I work with advisors to locate courses for our students to take through other colleges in the VCCS. I serve as the point-of-contact between the other colleges and our students and staff. My position is located in the Library, and I love being able to assist our students and patrons as well!

I’ve lived in Covington for most of my life, and I graduated from Covington High School. I started my college career at Dabney S. Lancaster, transferring to Roanoke College to study English. I received my Masters in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. Before working in the Library, I worked as the Administrative Assistant in the Educational Foundation. My husband and I have a 4-year-old son and a 2-year-old bullmastiff. My free time is typically filled with reading (mostly thrillers) and listening to music and podcasts.

I love the sense of community at MGCC. Being able to work closely with our students and help them achieve their goals – even in a small capacity – is a wonderful feeling!