Each week, we are spotlighting one faculty member at Norco College to help you get
to know about them and the program that they teach. This week's faculty spotlight
is on Patty Worsham, Professor of Business Administration.
Patty Worsham never enjoyed studying accounting. That's ironic because now, she teaches it. So, to make sure her students don't have the same opinion on what it's like to study the subject, she employs humor and contemporary references, and works to find unique ways to engage them.
“I like to pick the brains of other teachers, regardless of what they teach or where,” says Patty. “I find out what works for them and I'm always up for trying something new. In class we learn by doing, it's not likely you'll ever catch me just talking at my students for hours.” Sometimes, it's as simple as using fun analogies for basic accounting principles, like different neighborhoods or far off places. We refer to Accounts Receivable as ‘Purgatory’”, she laughs. “The money doesn’t stay there forever; it’s always on its way somewhere.”
Patty Worsham never enjoyed studying accounting. That's ironic because now, she teaches it. So, to make sure her students don't have the same opinion on what it's like to study the subject, she employs humor and contemporary references, and works to find unique ways to engage them.
“I like to pick the brains of other teachers, regardless of what they teach or where,” says Patty. “I find out what works for them and I'm always up for trying something new. In class we learn by doing, it's not likely you'll ever catch me just talking at my students for hours.” Sometimes, it's as simple as using fun analogies for basic accounting principles, like different neighborhoods or far off places. We refer to Accounts Receivable as ‘Purgatory’”, she laughs. “The money doesn’t stay there forever; it’s always on its way somewhere.”