East Central College
Kirby Moreland
Hometown – Pacific, MO
Student Success Specialist
Student Success Specialist
Did you attend or graduate from ECC?
I attended ECC for two years for Pre-engineering and went to UMR (now MST) and earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
Tell us one thing you enjoy about working at ECC.
I enjoy the community here at ECC. It is like having an extended family.
What’s something you’ve learned from a student or colleague that has stuck with you?
“Happiness is a choice. You can choose to dwell on the bad things that happened and let them ruin your life, or you can choose to learn from them and make the rest of your life better.”
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone just starting out at ECC?
Talk to your instructors. They want you to succeed and will help you if you ask.
Sunny Roberson
Hometown – Pacific, MO
Financial Aid Advisor
Financial Aid Advisor
What place on campus is most special to you?
ECC’s track – My husband and I go there every day after work to walk our dog, Sullivan. I love how beautiful the campus is. There’s so much wildlife and so many gorgeous flowers.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone just starting out at ECC?
Ask any questions you may have, big or small. Every question is valid, and there’s plenty of support here to help you on this exciting journey.
Favorite way to relax after work:
I love finding new restaurants and trying new food—especially if it is a viral restaurant from TikTok or social media.
First thing you’d do if you won the lottery?
I would buy a huge piece of property and adopt as many animals in need of a loving home as possible. I’d also hire staff to help me!
Michelle North
Hometown – Saint Clair, MO
Administrative Assistant, Nursing & Allied Health
Administrative Assistant, Nursing & Allied Health
What kind of music do you like?
I’m a rock n’ roll girl who likes U2 more than Taylor Swift... at times. My first concert was Joan Jett.
Is there a place on campus that’s special to you?
The Health Science Building because of its exposure to so many hardworking, motivated, and talented individuals who work well as a team.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Indiana Jones because he is always up for an adventure!
What’s something you’ve learned from a student or colleague that has stuck with you?
Be kind and look for the other person’s interest.
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