UTICA — Former Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) trustee Wendy Waters was recently reappointed by Oneida County government for a new seven-year term on the MVCC board of trustees. Waters’ term will end June 30, 2028. She also completed a partial county-appointed term to fill a vacancy in 2019. A native of Rome, Waters is […]
UTICA — Former Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) trustee Wendy Waters was recently reappointed by Oneida County government for a new seven-year term on the MVCC board of trustees.
Waters’ term will end June 30, 2028. She also completed a partial county-appointed term to fill a vacancy in 2019.
A native of Rome, Waters is a graduate of Utica College, where she initially pursued a career in sports public relations and journalism, working for weekly newspapers in Syracuse, then at Skidmore College, per an MVCC news release. Upon returning to Rome, she worked at the Daily Sentinel newspaper then became a stay-at-home mom with her children, Brad and Sarah, and a community volunteer for several years.
Waters later returned to Utica College to earn her teaching certification and master’s degree, and became an English and journalism teacher at Rome Free Academy. She then took a position as a literacy/instructional coach and writing specialist for all grade levels in the Rome City School District.
Following her work as an instructional coach, Waters returned to school again to earn her administrative certification from SUNY Cortland. She then became principal at Gansevoort Elementary School in Rome, where she thoroughly enjoyed working with young children and supporting early literacy, MVCC says. Waters recently retired from that position.
In addition to supporting community literacy and educational initiatives, Waters has been involved in Rome Twigs, a volunteer organization at Rome Memorial Hospital, for more than 30 years, and has been a life-long member of Delta United Methodist Church. She has held leadership positions in both organizations.
Mohawk Valley Community College, established in 1946, is New York State’s first community college. With campuses in Utica and Rome, MVCC offers 90 degree and certificate options for its enrollment of 6,000 full- and part-time students. MVCC says it also serves an additional 6,000 people through its corporate and community education programs.