BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Sarah Rollo, assistant professor of mathematics at North Central State College, joined Nate Harvey, manager of the Crawford Success Center, on the Community Spotlight podcast to discuss how her teaching goes beyond equations. Rollo emphasized the importance of soft skills like resourcefulness, time management, and professional communication in her math classes. “It’s almost more important than learning the actual material,” she said. The college offers flexible formats including 8-week and 16-week terms, with online, hybrid, and Zoom-based options to accommodate diverse student needs. Rollo shared inspiring stories of student resilience, including one who completed her course shortly after giving birth. Harvey highlighted a student who progressed from struggling to thriving while balancing a full-time job. The episode underscores the college’s commitment to holistic education and student empowerment.