Education:  Vanessa Abcede joined the GCC team in 2022. She is a GCC graduate herself and is looking forward to being back at the college to assist students achieve their academic goals. Vanessa is very passionate about the subject of Sociology and she hopes to pique the interest of others with her classes and content. She values collaboration and strives to create a learning environment where it is possible to work together and understand one another. It is important for Vanessa to create an educational space where people feel that they can freely and respectfully ask questions, communicate with other peers, and express thoughts and insight on important subject matter. She values each student in her class as they all play an integral role in the classroom community!