CHERYL ISLEY
LAB ASSISTANT, ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY
 Cheryl is from Charlottetown and is a graduate of the Holland College Accounting Technology program, Class of 2005. Following graduation she kept in touch with the program’s lab assistant, Wendy Corrigan, and the two became good friends. Over the next few years, Cheryl worked as a bookkeeper and on several short-term contracts with Holland College.
In February 2014, Wendy suddenly and tragically passed away. With a heavy heart, Cheryl stepped into Wendy’s role to help finish the program for that academic year. The following fall she became the Accounting Technology’s new lab assistant. Continued here.
GAYLENE CARRAGHER
DIRECTOR, STUDENT RETENTION & PART-TIME STUDIES
 Gaylene Carragher comes from a long line of teachers, and began her own career as an educator with Holland College in 1997. Over the years, in her roles as a learning manager, a program manager, and currently Director of Retention, Part-time Studies, and Career Services, she has had the rewarding opportunity to work with hundreds of students, faculty, and staff.
Gaylene’s life has been shaped by her experience as a single mother at 17, leaving school to focus on work and raising her son. It wasn’t until years later, when she was married with three children, that Gaylene returned to school to fulfil her dream of becoming a teacher. Continued here.
Mary Ann Misener
Administrative Assistant, Marketing & Communications
 Mary Ann Misener became part of the Holland College alumni family when she graduated from the Office Studies program in 1983. Following graduation, Mary Ann moved to Ottawa and worked for five years on Parliament Hill, after which she returned to P.E.I. to work with the 1991 Canada Winter Games Committee. In 1992 she came full circle, returning to Holland College as Campaign Assistant for the Foundation’s Partners in Value campaign. Continued here.
Ken Heckbert
Chief Financial Officer
 Ken Heckbert has been a vital part of Holland College’s management team as Chief Financial Officer for over 22 years. One of the most recognizable faces and names at the college, Ken is preparing to begin a new chapter in life – retirement - in February 2022.
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GAYLENE NICHOLSON
LEARNING MANAGER, APPLIED SCIENCES; ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
When Gaylene Nicholson was hired by Holland College as a lab assistant in the fall of 2008, she felt like she had won the lottery.
I was so excited to be at the college, it was a dream come true, said Gaylene. The best thing about my job is being with the students.Continue reading here
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When you think of Hurricanes Athletics, Albert Roche is likely a face that quickly comes to mind. Albert began his career at the college 23 years ago as an instructor in the Golf Management program, and has been Director of Athletics and Recreation since 2010.