HOUSTON (June 24, 2008) Lone Star College-North Harris Dean for College Connections, Vicki Stanfield, Ed. D., recently announced Bill Garcia as the new Director of Adult Education at LSC-Greenspoint Center. Garcia's experience spans over 20 years as an instructional leader, adjunct math faculty, manager, and administrator in secondary and higher education as well as in industry. 

"Most recently, Garcia served as the Director of Adult Education at College of the Mainland and brings a wealth of knowledge about issues in Adult Education and he has already written an EL Civics grant in his first week on the job at LSC-North Harris," says Stanfield.  "His collaborative leadership style and friendly demeanor will surely benefit Lone Star College-North Harris and our Adult Education program."  

Garcia's educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University, a Master of Education degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Houston Central. He is also an active member in the Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE).

Bill lives in Houston with wife and four daughters.

Lone Star College-North Harris is located at 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, one-half mile south of FM 1960 E, between Aldine-Westfield and Hardy Roads. For more information about the college, call 281.618.5400 or visit: NorthHarris.LoneStar.edu.

Lone Star College System consists of five colleges, including CyFair, Kingwood, Montgomery, North Harris, and Tomball, six centers and Lone Star College-University Center. It is the largest college system in the Houston area, and third largest community college district in Texas. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.

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