Samira Habash, Department Chair
Phone: (562) 938-4435
Email: shabash@lbcc.edu

Professor Samira Habash considers effective communication an essential skill needed to build and nourish healthy interpersonal and professional relationships.  Professor Habash earned her A.A. degree in Speech Communication from El Camino College.  Thereafter, she completed her B. A. and M.A. degree in Speech Communication from California State University, Long Beach.  In 2010, Professor Habash earned her doctorate degree in Higher Education Administration & Leadership from the UC Irvine/CSU Long Beach joint doctoral program.  Professor Habash is passionate about her discipline and finds fulfillment in observing the growth and development of student communication skills.  Outside of the classroom, Professor Habash enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.  She also enjoys running, weight training, Volleyball, and Horses.

Linda Joesting
Phone: (562) 938-4430
Email: ljoesting@lbcc.edu
 

A native of Long Beach, I have an A.A. from LBCC, B.A. and M.A. in Speech Communication from CSU-L.B. and M.S. in Psychology/Counseling from the University of LaVerne.
As a professor, with over 30 years of experience, I firmly believe that students learn best in a creative, experiential setting. By creating a mutually respectful and supportive classroom environment, every student can be successful. 
Motto: Laugh, Love, Face the Fear and Live!
 

Melinda Manlowe
Phone:
Email: mmanlowe@lbcc.edu

Although I have been teaching at Long Beach City College for 15 years, I am delighted to be joining the Speech Communication Department in a new capacity as a full time faculty member. I teach a variety of courses here with a focus on Intercultural Communication and Oral Interpretation of Literature.  I co-host the Annual Oral Interpretation Showcase and look forward to sponsoring the Spoken Word club on campus in Fall 2011.  I feel privileged to teach at LBCC, as I am part of a team that helps this amazing student body flourish.
 

Betty Martin
Phone: (562) 938-4437
Email: bmartin@lbcc.edu

 

Welcome!
I have had the privilege of teaching Speech Communication classes at Long Beach City College since 1986. In fact, I was also a student here after graduating from Long Beach Jordan High School (and Lindbergh Middle School and Bret Harte Elementary School) as well as later as an "older" returning student.

It is an honor to be associated with LBCC and have the opportunity to work with the students. Please join our classes and be part of the Long Beach City College community.
 

Lynne Misajon
Phone: (562) 938-4374
Email: lmisajon@lbcc.edu

Lynne Misajon is a Long Beach native. She earned her A.A. degree from LBCC and B.A. and M.A. in Speech Communication from CSULB. Lynne was awarded the International Communication Association for excellence as a graduate Teacher in 1993. Her education focused primarily on Womens issues and Intercultural Communication.

At LBCC, she has served as Director of Forensics, Associated Womens Advisor, and Speech Communication Department Chair, in addition to her teaching responsibilities for the department. She cherishes her family life and regards teaching as a vocation and a gift: My students are precious gifts and they continue to educate me each semester.
 

Analisa Ridenour, Major Advisor
Phone: (562) 938-4438
Email: aridenour@lbcc.edu

Analisa Ridenour has a teaching emphasis on "Performance and Culture" He creative M.A thesis: "Taking Back the Trinity; In the Name of the Mujer" was awarded outstanding thesis in College of Social Sciences in 1995 from CSULB. She continues to foster that love of culture and performance in the classroom by helping students feel more confident and comfortable in front of one another as well as help students reflect and appreciate cultural differences and strategies. Analisa is also an advocate for the preservation of mid-century architecture in the greater Los Angeles area; She is involved salvaging buildings that relate to the "car-culture era of the 1950". Whether it be in the classroom or the community, Analisa feels speech is a invaluable asset to one's personal, professional and social circle.