Mr. Monty Vacura
Hi, my name is Monty Vacura. I teach Introduction to Biology, General Biology I &
II, and General Botany here at Orange County Community College. Before SUNY Orange,
I received my M.S. in Biology at Fort Hays State University in the year 2000. After
receiving my degree, I taught Chemistry and Biology at a secondary school in Ghana,
W. Africa serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer (2000-2002). During my stay I was enstooled
as an Honorary Chief to the small African village of Abutia where I lived for the
two years. My Chief name of Abutia is Togbe Dezor I, which means "Chief of Advancement".
In the spring of 2003 I started here at SUNY Orange.
Contact Information:
- Office: RCSE-105G
- Phone: (845) 341-4281
- email: monty.vacura@sunyorange.edu
