Intructional Staff

Cat AndersonInstructor, Nursing
B.A., University of Hawaii

Joan Arrowsmith, R.N.Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Georgetown University
M.N., University of California

Christine BaadeAssistant Professor, Math
B.S., Michigan Technological University
M.S., Eastern New Mexico University

James BarnesAssistant Professor, Physics
B.S., Fort Lewis College
M.S., Montana State University

Blake BarnettAssistant Professor, Carpentry
B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin

Keith Bates - Instructor, School of Energy

Paula BaxterAssistant Professor, Computer Science
B.S.E., Arkansas State University
M.S.I.S., Arkansas State University

Michele BerkeyAssistant Professor, Chemistry
B.S., Ft. Lewis College
M.S., University of New Mexico

Carl BickfordProfessor, Engineering
B.S., Clarkson University
M.S., Colorado State University

Jarod Blood - Instructor, Auto Body

Marsha BouchardAssistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., New Mexico State University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Dr. David BramhallAssociate Professor, History
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.A., Monmouth University
Ph.D., Drew University

George Brenton - Fire Science Instructor

Sharon BrownBasic Skills Instructor
B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.A., University of Sarasota

Tom Burns — Assistant Professor, Industrial Process Technology
B.S., New Mexico State University

James Carithers - Instructor, Diesel
A.A., Fort Lewis College

Theresa CarsonInstructor, Theatre
B.A., University of Iowa
M.F.A., University of Utah

Beth Carter - Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Ohio State University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Maxine Chapman — Instructor, Surgical Technology
Certified Surgical Technologist - Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute

Louella ClaryInstructor, Cosmetology
A.A., Trinidad St. Jr. College
Mr. John's Beauty School

Dr. Keith CochraneProfessor, Instrumental Music
B.M., Berklee College of Music
M.A., Western State College
D.A., University of Northern Colorado

Amy CooperPTA Instructor
B.A., University of Tennessee
M.A., Northwestern University
Ph.D., Northwestern University

Andrea Cooper -- Assistant Professor, Anthropology
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
B.A., Grinnell College

Bill CordellInstructor, CDL
Certified CDL Instructor

Douglas CoynerAssistant Professor, Business Administration
B.S., Ohio State University
J.D., Capital University

Gordon DeSpainAssistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of Houston
M.A., Doane College

Linda EdwardsAssociate Professor, Music
B.M.E., University of Kansas
M.A., University of Kansas
M.A., California State University

Donald EllisInstructor, Ceramics
B.S., McMurry University
M.F.A., University of North Texas

Dr. Andrea EricksenAssociate Professor, Psychology
B.A., University of California at Riverside
M.A., University of California at Riverside
Ph.D., University of California at Riverside

Dr. Veronica EvansAssistant Professor, Biology
B.S., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Ph.D., University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Kate FultonInstructor, Psychology
B.A., James Madison University
M.A., Southwest Texas State University

Dr. Janet Gerstner — Associate Professor, English
B.A., University of Colorado
M.A., Arizona State University
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Rick Greenaker - Instructor, School of Energy
Certified CDL Instructor

Patty GoffAssistant Professor, Office Assistant Program
B.S., University of Oklahoma
M.S., Oklahoma State University

George GolombowskiAssistant Professor, Industrial Process Technology
Over 30 years experience as Operations Trainer

William Gray - Instructor, English
B.A., Bucknell University

Bill HatchProfessor, Art
B.F.A., Brigham Young University
M.F.A., Brigham Young University

Jason HayesInstructor, Diesel
A.A.S., San Juan College

Dr. Donna HobbsProfessor, Biology
B.A., Western Washington University;
M.S., University of Idaho
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Olivia Hodgins - Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Tulsa University
M.S.A., Central Michigan University

John HoffAssistant Professor, Welding
B.S., Black Hills State University

Clem Hollingsworth - Instructor, Speech
B.A., Mississippi State University
M.A., Mississippi State University

Dr. Victoria Holmsten —  Professor, English
B.A., Macalester College
M.A., University of New Mexico
M.A., Middlebury College
Ph.D., New Mexico State University

Deborah HonstadInstructor, Health Information Technology Online Program
B.A., College of St. Scholastica
M.A., Concordia University

Earlanda Houghton —  Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., San Juan College
B.S.N., New Mexico State University
M.S.N., New Mexico State University

Tom HudsonAssistant Professor/Coordinator, Safety
B.S., Midwestern State University

Dr. Don HyderAssistant Professor, Biology
M.S., Tarleton State University
Ph.D., North Dakota State University

Kenneth JohnsonInstructor/Coordinator, Petroleum Technology
Certified IADC Well Control Instructor
26 years exprience in Oil & Gas

Cheryl JordanAssociate Professor, Computer Science
B.B.A., Wayland Baptist University
M.B.A.,Wayland Baptist University

Jack KantAssistant Professor, Business Administration
B.S.A.S., University of Illinois
M.B.A., Northern Arizona University

Shawna Kemper - Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of New Mexico

Larry KraemerAssistant Professor, Controls Technology
B.S., Appalachian State University
M.S., Appalachian State University

Kris KralyAssistant Professor, English
B.A., University of Wyoming
M.A., University of Wyoming
M.A., University of Arizona

Jody Laughlin — Instructor, Math Education
B.A., University of New Mexico
M.A., New Mexico Highlands University

Vaughn LewisInstructor, Automotive
30+ Years experience

Kenneth Lillie — Instructor, Math
B.S., George Fox College
M.A., Eastern New Mexico University
M.S., University of Colorado

Murdoch MaloneyInstructor, Business & Marketing
B.A., Fort Lewis College
M.B.A., University of New Mexico

Dr. Julius ManzDDS Clinical Supervisor/Assistant Professor
B.S., University of New Mexico
D.D.S., University of Denver

Robert McCartney — Instructor, Automotive
A.A.S., San Juan College

Roger McCoskeyAssistant Professor, Auto Body
21 years work experience

Michael McKinnonFire Science Instructor
B.S. NW Missouri State University

Bill McQueenAssistant Professor, Controls Technology
A.A., Phoenix Jr. College
30 years work experience

Dr. Eric MillerProfessor, Chemistry
B.A., University of Colorado
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Therese MillisInstructor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program
B.S., University of North Dakota

Manuel MontoyaAssistant Professor, Automotive Technology
A.A., San Juan College

Mary Mould — Instructional Specialist/Instructor, Veterinary Technology Program
A.S., St. Petersburgh College
B.S., St. Petersburgh College

Heather Morehead - Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., San Juan College

Lance Myler - Instructor, Anatomy & Physiology
B.S., National University of Health Sciences

Allan NassAssistant Professor, Human Services
B.S., Thomas Edison State
M.S., NOVA Southeastern

Paul O'Leary — Instructor, MLT/Microbiology
B.S., University of New Mexico
M.S., University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Christina Otoole — Instructor, Biology
B.S., University of New Hampshire
M.S.P.T., CU Health Sciecnes Center

Kyle Owen — Instructor, Instrumentation & Controls
A.A., South West Community College
A.A., State Technical Institute of Memphis
Journeyman Electrician License & Master Electrician License

Dr. Judith PalierAssociate Professor, Political Science
M.A., University of New Mexico
Ph.D., University of New Mexico

Dean Patscheck - Instructor, Safety
30 years experience in the Safety field

Sherry Paxson - Instructor, Dental Hygiene
B.S., University of Oklahoma

Elizabeth Phelps - Instructor, Reading
B.S./Ed, Stephen F. Austin State University
M.Ed., New Mexico Highlands University

Michele PicotteInstructor, Spanish
B.A.., Wichita State University
M.A., University of New Mexico

Randy PonchoInstructor, Safety
IBEW Apprenticeship
Certified Trainer
Over 20 years experience in equipment operations & maintenance

Vonda RabuckAssistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Eastern New Mexico University
M.A., Eastern New Mexico University

Williard (Randy) RandallInstructor/Coordinator, Cas Compression
30 years experience in Oil & Gas

Dr. Timothy ReevesProfessor, Computer Science
M.S., Arizona State University
M.S., University of Evansville
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Terri RehermanAssociate Professor, Speech Communications
A.A., Western Wyoming College
B.S., University of Utah
M.S., Purdue University

Dr. Beverlee RiceProfessor, Physical Education
B.S., West Virginia University
M.A., Brigham Young University
Ed.D., Brigham Young University

Dr. Kelly RobisonAssociate Professor, History
B.A., Kenyon College
M.A., University of Montana
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Nikki RoddyAssistant Professor, Cosmetology
Certificate of Cosmetology, Mr. John's Academy

John RollinsonInstructor, Well Control
U.S. Navy Hospital Apprenticeship
Over 6 years drilling & management experience

Jim Rooker Jr.Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
A.A., Universal Technical Institute

Bonnie RungAssistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Wisconsin State University, Eau Claire
M.S., Winona State University

LeeAnn "Mysti" Rudd — Assistant Professor, English
B.G.S., West Texas A & M
M.A.,West Texas A & M
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Ron SalazarProfessor, Psychology
B.A./B.S., Regis College
M.A., University of Hartford
Ph.D., University of New Mexico

Bob SandersAssistant Professor, Welding
Journeyman Welder

Lori Schiess — Instructor, Anatomy & Physiology
B.A., Idaho State University
M.A., Louisiana State University
M.A., Michigan State University

Christopher Schmitt -- Instructor, Machine Shop
AA, San Juan College

Jeff Schofield — Assistant Professor,  Automotive
ASE Master Technician Certification
25 years work experience

David ScottAssistant Professor, Drafting
B.S., University of Houston

Brian SeaveyAssistant Professor, Drafting
B.S., (Math) University of New Mexico
B.S., (Education) University of New Mexico

Alicia Skipper — Assistant Professor, English
B.A., Coastal Carolina University
M.A., UNC Wilmington
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Bryan SmileyAssistant Professor, CDL
Certified Driving Instructor
NM State Certified CDL Examiner

Melody Smith — Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., Glendale Community College
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Dixie StrombergInstructor, Nursing
A.D.N., Laredo Jr. College

Chris StrouthopoulosInstructor, English
M.S., Dartmouth College

Danielle Sullivan -- Instructor, English
M.A., University of Memphis
B.A., University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point

Dr. Terry SwanInstructor, Sociology
B.A., University of California
M.A., School of International Training
Ph.D., California Institute of Integral Studies

Dr. Lynn SweeneyAssistant Professor, Biology
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College
M.D., University of Tennessee Health Sciences

Michael Tenski - Instructor, Automotive
Certified Auto & Diesel Technician

Maury TiehenAssistant Professor/Coordinator, CDL
A.A., Golden West College

Jackie Underwood - Online Instructor, PTA Program
B.S.C.S.S.M., Texas Tech University Health Science Center
M.S.C.P.M., Texas Tech University Health Science Center

Dr. Callie VanderbiltProfessor, Biology/Chemistry
B.S., Colorado State University
M.A., University of California
Ph.D., University of California

Jenia Walter — Assistant Professor,  English
B.A., San Francisco State University
M.A., Northern Arizona University

LuAnn WaltonAssistant Professor, Developmental Learning
B.S., Fort Lewis College
M.A., New Mexico State University

Dianna White- Instructor, Cosmetology
Cosmetology License, Lancaster Beauty School
Cosmetology Instructor License, Lancaster Beauty School

Gerald WilliamsAssistant Professor, Math
B.S., California State University
M.S., Yale University

Kimberly WilliamsAssistant Professor, English
B.A., Wayne State University
M.A., Case Western Reserve University

Rachel WilliamsAssistant Professor, Math
B.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
M.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Vernon WillieAssistant Professor, Math
B.A., Fort Lewis College
M.S., Northern Arizona University

Shannon Wilmer - Instructor, Welding
A.A., San Juan College

Jerry WilsonAssistant Professor, Safety
A.A., Amarillo Jr. College

Barton WomackAssociate Professor, Economics
B.S., University of Wyoming
M.B.A., University of Wyoming

Dr. Jeff WoodAssistant Professor, Physics
B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Ph.D., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Lisa WurtzInstructor, Math
B.S., Montana  State University
M.S., Univeristy of Illinois

James Yoakum — Instructor, Diesel Technology
EPA Certified, Esco Institute
10+ Years of experience

Daniel ZiesmerAssociate Professor, Computer Science
B.A., Fort Lewis College
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
M.S., Regis University