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Kim Ritchhart Asst. Professor, Dental Hygiene Program


Health Careers
Office: HS203XX
Thomas K. Thomas Bldg., 201 SW Adams Street, Peoria, IL. 61635-0001
Phone: (309) 999-4642
Department Phone: (309) 999-4601
Email: kritchhart@icc.edu



Dental Hygiene Program Website

http://faculty.icc.edu/kritchhart

 

Office Hours

Day Time Class Room Location
Monday 12 - 1 pm Clinic
Tuesday 12 - 1 pm Clinic
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Current Course Schedule


Prefix No. Sec. Title Time Days Location
DHYGN 231 Clinic M & T Room 15

Educational Background

*Presently working toward Doctorate in Community College Leadership at the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana.

Professional Background

Upon graduating from Lakeland Community College with my degree in dental hygiene, I worked clinically at various dental offices, specialty offices and a dental school. While working, I elected to continue my education with my goal being to be able to teach dental hygiene. I was fortunate to become full-time faculty here at Illinois Central College in 1995. I enjoy helping my students learn and grow professionally.

Comprehensive Course Offerings

Teaching Style

Having taken many courses through the years, I have learned the value of making learning enjoyable and interactive. Most of my lectures are complimented with PowerPoint illustrations to aid in understanding and visualization of the material and supplemented with a BlackBoard site. The student is provided with study guides to ensure that important information is not missed. I feel that I have a very open and relaxed teaching style. Input from the students is requested to ensure that I am meeting their needs and expectations as well addressing their individual learning styles.

Projects / Hobbies

Unfortunately, my coursework at the University of Illinois occupies most of my free time. So, like my students I am often studying or writing papers. However, I do enjoy time with my family. We enjoy outdoor activities as well as traveling to warm, sunny places.