Kora Jones has joined the IVCC faculty as a dental instructor as part of the college’s effort to expand into dental hygiene as well as dental assisting.
Originally from Mendota and still residing there with her husband and two sons, Jones previously graduated from IVCC with an Associate in Science.
She continued her education journey at Parkland College where she earned an Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene.
She then earned a Bachelor’s in Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of New Mexico.
This is her first year teaching after practicing 21 years of clinical dental hygiene.
She will be the instructor for both dental assisting and dental hygiene programs, where she will be teaching Oral Pathology, Nutrition, Pre-Clinic, Dental Materials Lab, and Radiography Lab.
She said she is extremely excited to be starting her teaching career here and ready to start helping as much as she can.
She commented, “I am still learning too, so let’s do it together! Never be afraid to ask the question.”
Jones’ favorite thing about the Illinois Valley is the tight knit community, which she feels that it is second to none.
As she has become familiar with her position, Jones also emphasizes that the teamwork and resources on campus are not just for students but instructors as well, and that there is always a friendly, helpful face around every corner.