Marcia McNair
I have been teaching at Nassau since 1995. I started out as an instructor in the English
Department. I am now an Associate Professor of English. I teach a variety of subjects,
but closest to my heart are my Journalism, African American Literature and Women's
Studies courses. A play I co-authored with Professor Anissa Moore of the Communications
Department, "Sistas on Fire!", was produced Off-Off Broadway at the East Village Playhouse.
Most recently, my semi-autobiographical screenplay, "The Open Window," was a finalist
in the 2020 Alliance of Women Filmmakers Script competition; won the silver medal
for the WRPN Women's 2020 International Film Festival; was an official selection of
the 2020 Diversity Film and Script Showcase; and was a semi-finalist in the 2020 Creative
Screenwriting Unique Voices Screenplay Contest.
We did a student production of "Sistas on Fire!" at the College for Black History
Month 2020. Our cast was made up of NCC students who went the extra mile in rehearsals
and performances. They hosted multiple post-performance talk backs with the audience,
which revealed that people do care about social justice and are willing to fight for
it. It gave me hope that things can change for the better.
What makes NCC special to me are the students. I learn from them as much as I teach
them. Our students are determined to get an education despite tremendous odds, and
I find working with them inspiring.
Recent Posts
Albert Vathapally
My decision to attend NCC after high school stemmed from a variety of reasons. I had a lack of direction on what career to pursue, and I certainly noted the astronomical tuition costs at the schools that offered me admission. When doing my research, I noticed NCC's commitment towards its students.
Jun 7, 2023 | NCC
Elizabeth Stemmler
I am a first-generation college student and have been paying my way through college. I had previously attended NCC because of its affordability and location. I had such good memories from my first time attending that it made sense to go back to finish my degree. People also recommended Nassau's Surgical Technology program to me because it is one of the best in the area.
Jun 7, 2023 | NCC
Kyra Cardoso
Kyra Cardoso chose to come to Nassau Community College for its affordability and for the opportunity to earn a degree in acting. She recently acted in Noel Calloway’s "Mr. Santa," a movie about restoring the Christmas spirit.
Jun 1, 2023 | NCC
Anabella Segura Rivero
Anabella Segura Rivero was awarded the SUNY Empire Diversity Honors Scholarship "I finished high school in Peru in 2004, graduated from a technical school in 2006, and at age 17 immediately got a job at a law firm in my hometown.
Jan 31, 2023 | NCC
Daniel Acevedo
Going back to school was honestly the best choice for me. As an adult student, I felt focused and goal driven because I knew the expectations of the real world. The NCC - SUNY Empire State College Multi-Award Nursing Program prepared me for my future in so many ways.
Jan 12, 2023 | NCC
Regina Halstead
NCC was a smart choice for me because I wasn't really sure what my passion was. Nassau gave me a chance to figure it out while not having to carry the financial burden of switching my major should I want to make a change.
Dec 2, 2022 | NCC
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