2017-2018 Catalog

Adjunct Instructors

David Adams, Mathematics

B.S., M.S.B.A., Colorado State University

Margo Aldrich, Communication

M.S. Montana State University - Billings

Amelia Alighieri, Film Video Media

B.A., M.H., University of Colorado at Denver

Michael Allen, English

Richard Alweis, Film Video Media

B.A., M.S., State University of New York at Albany

Janel Andersen, Physics

B.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; M.S., University of Alabama

Richard Ashmore, Geology

B.S., Lamar University; M.S., Texas Tech University

Racheal Aragon English and AAA

B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Oregon State University

Kristi Backman, Arts 

B.F.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., University of Montana

Jasmine Bailon, Early Childhood Education

B.A., Metropolitan State College; M.Ed., Erikson Institute

Chuda Baral, Mathematics

Radha Baker, Mathematics

B.A., Metropolitan State College; M.Ed., Erikson Institute

Graham Baughn, Psychology

B.A., University of North Carolina at Asheville; M.A., University of Denver

Eric Beach, English

M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Stephen Bell, Astronomy

M.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Renu Belliston, Mathematics

M.A., San Francisco State University

Rachel Berman, American Sign Language

B.S., University of Arizona; M.S Gallaudet University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Rebecca Bernstein, Academic Achievement Strategies

B.S., Cornell College; M.N.M., Regis University

Roger Billotte, Criminal Justice

J.D.,

Sam Bishop, Geography

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Arkansas

Kristen Bjork, Psychology

M.S., University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Ph.D., University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Nevelyn Black, Film Video Media

A.A.S., Art Institute of Colorado

Kent Bowers, Humanities and English as a Second Language

B.A., Colgate University; M.A., Brown University

Katherine Brandao, Biology

B.S., Colorado State University-Pueblo; M.S., Colorado State University-Pueblo

George Brown, Mathematics

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S. Syracuse University

Kaylee Browning, English

B.A., M.A., Iowa State University

Peggy Bruce, Community ESL

B.S., University of Maryland University College; M.A., Colorado Christian University

Melissa Buffington, Early Childhood Education

B.A., M.A., Adams State College

Ruben Buitrago, Translation and Interpretation

B.A., Santa Clara University

Aaron Burns, Film Video Media

B.A., University of Michigan Ann Arbor; M.F.A., Chapman University

Robert Bushman, Mathematics

Janet Butler, Mathematics

B.S., M.B.S., University of Colorado

Noelia Cabrera, Biology

B.S., Lehigh University; M.S., University of Texas - San Antonio

Lauren Callejas, Film Video Media

B.F.A., University of Colorado

Angela Calvin, Mathematics

B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver; M.S., Grand Canyon University

Carla Campbell, College Preparatory ESL, English

B.A., Arizona State University; M.F.A., Naropa University

Charles Cape, Computer and Digital Technology

B.A., Ohio State University; M.A., Webster University; Ph.D., Capella University

Deborah Carnevale, Biology

B.D., State University of New York at Fredonia; M.A., University of Wyoming

Traci Cartwright, Film Video Media

B.A., New York University Tisch School of the Arts; M.F.A., University of California Riverside

Bonny Chandler, Mathematics

B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver

Patrick Clark, English

M.F.A, New Mexico State University

Sandra Clark, Art

A.A., Community College of Aurora; B.F.A., M.F.A., Colorado State University

Christa Clarke, Psychology

B.A., University of Arizona; M.A., Regis University

Daniel Clarke, Business and Marketing

B.S., San Diego State University; M.S.B.A., San Diego State University

Eric Cline, Mathematics

Barbara Collins, Early Childhood Education

B.S., Alabama A. and M. University; M.Ed., Lesley University

Christy L. Cummings, Psychology

B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., Regis University

Emma Cummings, Economics

B.A., M.A., New Mexico State University

John Cunningham, Academic Enrichment

B.D., Bradley University; M.A., Adams State College; M.A., University of Oklahoma

Allen Curry, Mathematics

B.S., North Georgia College; M.Ed., West Georgia College; Ed.D., University of Georgia

Bridget Currie, GED, Center for Workforce Development

B.S., Cleveland State University

Rhonda Curtis, Community ESL

M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Amanda Czuprynski, Communication

B.F.A., Eastern New Mexico University; M.A., Eastern New Mexico University

Joseph D’Agosta, Criminal Justice

B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Gildas Davies, Computer Information Systems

B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver

Justin Davis, Film Video Media

B.S., University of Colorado at Denver

Timothy C. Davis, Mathematics

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S., University of Maryland

Lisandro De La Oliva, GED Preparation

M.A., University of Phoenix; State of Colorado Professional Teacher License

Christy Derr, Sociology

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Laurel Dibble, Film Video Media

B.A., University of Colorado; M.F.A., University of Southern California

Thomas Dibble, Film Video Media

B.A., M.A., University of London; M.F.A., University of Southern California

Angela DiPaolo, Biology

B.S., Colorado State University; M.S., Colorado State University

Emily Doak, Dance/Physical Education

Registered Yoga Teacher 200, Yoga Alliance; Certified Professional Instructor

Mary Dolan, PED 

Colleen Mary Domer, Health Sciences

B.S., University of Wyoming; M.S., Washington State University

James Drohan, English

M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Kristina Dubois, Psychology

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Regis University

Timothy Dufour, Criminal Justice

Crime Scene Investigation Certification

Kenneth Durgans, Psychology

M.S., University of Dayton; Ed.D., Western Michigan University

Tara Dye, Mathematics

B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.A. Regis University

Katherine Dyer, English

Karen Easterday, College Preparatory ESL

B.A., Miami University; M.A., Ohio State University

John Easter, Business

B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.A., Regis University

Sandra Edwards, English

M.Ed., M.F.A., Sierra Nevada College

Jessica Eberhardt, Mathematics

B.S., M.Ed., University of West Georgia

John Eichenour, College Preparatory ESL

B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Marlboro College

Samah Elhindi, Communication

B.A., University of California- Berkeley; M.A., University of Denver

Michelle Ellis, Health Sciences

M.A., University of South Alabama; M.A., Regis University; B.S.N., University of Colorado

Sandra Evans, Mathematics

NancyJean Eubanks, American Sign Language

B.A., North Central University; M.A., Colorado Christian University; Second M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Stacy Fahrion, Music

M.A., University of Iowa

Penny Farster-Narlesky, Early Childhood Education

B.A., M.A., Pacific Oaks College

Annette Fertig, Accounting

B.A., Midland University; M.S., University of Houston - Clear Lake

Marlena Field, English

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Phoenix

Twila Filipiak, Mathematics

B.S., Greensboro College; M.E.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Edward Finger, Accounting

B.S., M.S., University of Colorado at Denver

James Foglio, History

B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Rutgers, M.S. State University of NY, Albany

Ronald Fontenot, Mathematics

Brenda Fox, College Preparatory ESL

M.Ed. TESOL, Grand Canyon University

Nancy Fromhart, English

B.S., Colorado State University; B.A., M.A., University of Colorado

Roberta Fromhart, College Preparatory ESL

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

David Gates, Academic Enrichment

B.A., Metro State University

Mandalyn Geddes, English

B.D., Metropolitan State College; M.A., University of Colorado

Anthony Giambusso, Humanities

Ph.D., Southern Illinois at Carbondale

Joseph Gill, Theatre

B.A., M.A., California State University Los Angeles; M.F.A., Naropa University

Megan Gorman, Art History

B.A., University of California- Los Angeles; M.A., University of Colorado- Boulder

Charles Graham, Psychology

M.Ed., The University of North Texas; Psy.D., The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Irvine

Meghan Graves, Communication

M.A., University of Colorado

Alex Gray, Film Video Media

Ahmed Guled, Computer and Digital Technology

B.S., Metropolitan State University; M.S., University of Denver

Kathy Gunsalus, Community ESL

B.A., Edgewood College

David Haar, Business and Marketing

B.A., Bluffton University; M.S., University of Colorado

Marcia Hall, Mathematics

B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.A., California State University-San Diego

Mathew Hameroff, Accounting

B.S., Duke University; M.A., University of Arizona

Jane Harding, Community ESL

B.S., Iowa State University

Kim Harrell, Art

H.N.D., B.A., London Guildhall University

Susan Harris, Paralegal

A.A., J.D., University of Denver

Brian Hayenga, French

B.A., Iowa State University; M.A., University of Phoenix

Tiffany Hays, Chemistry

B.S., M.S., University of Colorado - Denver

Michael Hemschoot, Film video Media

B.F.A., California Institute of the Arts

Ishmael Hernandez, Emergency Medical Services

Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Martha Hernandez de la Garza, Spanish

B.A., M.A., University of Colorado

Mary Hilken, College Preparatory ESL

B.S., Metropolitan State College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Kyle Hirsch, Philosophy

B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.A., Georgia State University; Second M.A., University of Denver

Rebecca Lee Hoenigman, Chemistry

Ph.D., University of Washington

Jerry Hofmann, Film Video Media

B.A., University of Denver

Andrew Houston, Film Video Media

B.F.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Biaze Houston, Education

M.A., University of Phoenix

Angela Hofler, PED

Personal Trainer Certificate, Community College of Aurora; NSCA Certificate

Jack Howard, PED

Personal Trainer Certificate, Community College of Aurora; ACE Certificate

Jeff Barnett Howard, Film Video Media

B.F.A., University of Chicago; M.F.A., Brandeis University

Li Huang, English 

B.S., Fudan University; M.S., Fudan University; PhD., Penn State

Lourdes Huici Clever, Spanish

B.B., Universidad Aut ? noma Metropolitana; M.S., University of Colorado

Clifford James Hunter, Criminal Justice

B.S., Upper Iowa University; M.A., University of Phoenix; Career and Technical Education Certification

Shawndell Irving, Paralegal

A.G.S., Community College of Aurora; Paralegal Certificate, Community College of Aurora

Richard ltaliano, Music

B.M., University of Northern Colorado; M.M., Peabody Conservatory of Music

Kane Jessen, Mathematics

Lisa Johansen, Biology

B.S., University of Washington; University of Alabama at Birmingham

Keri Johns, Psychology

M.A., University of Colorado-Denver; Ph.D., University of South Alabama

Kerry Johnson, Music

B.M., Chapman University; M.A., California State University at Northridge

Karen Johnson, History

B.S., University of Kansas; M.A., University of Colorado

Malcolm Johnson, Management

B.S., Mathematics, California State University; M.A., Business Administration, California State University,

Emelda Jones, Academic Achievement Strategies

B.A., M.A., University of Denver

Justin Jones, Film Video Media

B.F.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Katherine (Billotte) Kelaidis, Humanities

M.Phil., Ph.D., University of London, England

Danelle Kamstra, Early Childhood Education

B.A., California State University – Long Beach

Yelena Karabushin, College Preparatory ESL

M.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Casey Kirk, Philosophy

B.A.; University of Kentucky; M.A.; Columbia University

Lisa Kobriger-Steffey, Chemistry

B.S., Creighton University; M.S., Purdue University

Melissa Kreamer, Education

B.A., Adams State University; M.A., Adams State University

Kirstin Krick, English

M.A., University of Colorado Boulder

Colleen Ladny, Graphic Design

B.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Rochester Institute of Technology

Richard Lambert, Mathematics

Paul Langston, History

B.A., Stephen Austin State University; M.A., University of North Texas; Ph.D., University of Colorado

Lisa Lanyon, Humanities

M.H., University of Colorado at Denver

Michael Levell, English

M.F.A., Naropa University

Dustin Lewis, English
B.A., CUNY Queens College; M.S., Walden University 

Justin Lewis, Film Video Media

Guy Lord, English

M.A., University of Connecticut

Justin Lotspeich, English

Charaine Lucas, Early Childhood Education

B.S., Andrews University; M.S., Barry University

William Luebker, Mathematics

John Lyons, English

B.A., M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Aurelio Madrid, Philosophy

B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.H., University of Colorado, Denver

Rebecca Manning, Art History

B.A., Montana State University; M.A., University of Iowa

Harold J. Mardones, Mathematics

B.S., M.S., University of Colorado

Jayme Mazon, Health Sciences

B.A., Mesa State College

Danielle McCarty, GED Adjunct Instructor, Center for Workforce Development

B.A., Fresno State University

Carrie McConnell, Health Sciences

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver; Ph.D. (ABD), University of Colorado Denver

Barry McDermott, Humanities

M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Laurieanne McKinney-Armstrong, Early Childhood Education

B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver; M.A., Regis University

Stephen McKissen, Film Video Media

B.F.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Preston Meeks, Mathematics

B.A., Adams State University, M.S., University of North Dakota

Kristine Menicucci-Gauss, Mathematics

M.A., California State University

Nicole Meyer, Communication

B.S., University of Texas; M.A., University of Texas

Ronald Mickle, Astronomy

M.S., Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

Joelle Milholm, English

B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., California State University, Bakersfield

Kasi Mireles, Psychology

B.A., M.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Roberta Moland, Early Childhood Education

B.S.W., Metropolitan State College; M.Ed., University of Phoenix

Laura Morales, Mathematics

B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Wendy Muench, Computer and Digital Technology

B.A., University of Phoenix

Laurie Greer Munro, Biology

B.S., M.A., University of Colorado

Glen Murphy, Computer and Digital Technology

Certified A+, CompTIA; Career and Technical Education Certification

John Murzyn, Biology

B.S., Texas Christian University; D.C., National College of Chiropractic

Greg Nemer, Film Video Media

B.A., Naropa University

Narayan Neupane, Mathematics

B.Sc., Tribhuvan University; B.Ed., Tribhuvan University; M.Ed., Kathmandu University

Michele Okun, Psychology

M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver

Natalia Olejarnik-Franz, Early Childhood Education

B.A.C., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.A. University of Colorado Denver

Dirk Olson, Film Video Media

B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Jeff Paganini, Mathematics

B.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; M.A., Webster University

William Painter, Art 

B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Uday Vinod Patel, Business

B.S., University of Arkansas; M.S.E.E., M.B.A., University of Arkansas

John Patsynski, English

B.A., Shimer College; M.F.A., Naropa University

David Payne, Theatre

Mary Pellettier, College Preparatory ESL

B.A., University of Connecticut; M.B.A., University of Colorado Denver

Eduardo Peralta, Computer and Digital Technology

Maria Luisa Perez-Gonzalez, College Preparatory ESL

B.A., M.A., University of Seville

William Petry, Computer Web-Based

B.A., Ohawa University; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Michael Pfaff, Mathematics

B.S., University of Colorado

Anthony Pfau, Film Video Media

Career and Technical Education Certification

Craig Piel, Criminal Justice

B.A.C., University of Nebraska; M.C.J., University of Colorado

Sarala Pradhan, Biology

B.S., Tribhuvan University; M.S., University of Mississippi; PhD., University of Denver

Alexandre Probst, Mathematics

B.E.,Marianopolis College; M.S., McGill University; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines

Jan Ramsay, Mathematics

B.A., M.A., Adams State College

Jason Ray, Mathematics

Lynn Redmond Gold, GED

B.A., Colorado State University

Robyn Reed, Education

B.S., Regis University; M.A., University of Phoenix

Alex Reinhardt, Paralegal

B.A., University of Colorado; J.D., New England School of Law

Linda Renquist, Education

B.A., Colorado State University

Richard Rock, Business 

A.S., Central Texas College; B.S., University of Phoenix

Brittney Rodgers, Chemistry

B.A., Colorado College; PhD., University of Denver

James Brian Rohleder, Fire Science Technology

B.S., Oklahoma State University; Fire Instructor I; Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Ryan Ronnebaum, Biology

Dr. of Chiropractic (DC) Palmer College of Chiropractic

Lena Ross, Mathematics

B.A., University of Colorado

Douglas Rossi, Paralegal

Ph.D., University of Denver

Anthony Rosso, English

Terra Ryan, Communication

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado

Suzanne Saenz, College Preparatory ESL

B.A., State University of New York at Plattsburg; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Savannah S. Sanburg, Communication

B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.S.S., University of Colorado-Denver

Mary (Eileen) Sather, English

B.A., Marquette University; M.F.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato

Linda Schlyer, Mathematics

Lindsay Schreiber, Art History

B.A., Oregon State University; M.A., Art History, University of Oregon

Stephen Schwedt, Film Video Media

B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver

Gary Scott, Anthropology

B.A., University of North Dakota; M.A., University of Tennessee

Timothy Scott, Film Video Media

Tania Sells, GED, Center for Workforce Development

B.A., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Douglass College

Larry Sessions, Astronomy

B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Leah Seurer, Communication

B.S., University of South Dakota; M.A., University of South Dakota; Ph.D., University of Denver

William Shelton, Mathematics

B.S., University of Washington at Seattle; M.S., Colorado Technical University

Jon Sherrill, Mathematics

B.S., M.S., Regis University

Salma Shukri, Communication

Ph.D., University of Denver

Heather Shulman, Math

J.D., University of Denver

Teofilio Sison, Computer and Digital Technology

B.S., M.B.A., Northwestern University

Jonah Skurky-Thomas, Art

B.F.A., The School of the Art Institute of Chicago; M.F.A., Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

Erin Smith, Academic Enrichment

B.A., Adams State College, M.A., Grand Canyon University

Shirley Smith, Early Childhood Education

B.A., Metro State College; M.A., Walden University

Victoria Smith, Biology

B.S., Georgia State University; M.S., Georgia State University

Glen Spagnuolo, Political Science and Ethics

B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado

Marcie Sosebee, Computer and Digital Technology

B.A., University of Colorado; M.Ed., Lesley College

John Spera, Emergency Medical Services

Career and Technical Education Certification; Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Leah Springman, Theatre

M.F.A., University of California- Irvine  

Susan Stafinbil, English

B.A., M.A., California State University, Sacramento; Ph.D., Marquette University

Anne Stanwick, Communication

M.A., Regis University

Anna Steed, English

Mark Stephenson, Fire Science Technology

M.P.A., University of Colorado, Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Eric Stewart, Criminal Justice

M.A., Bellevue University

Stacey Stormes, Art

Julie Stremel, Mathematics

B.S., M.S., University of Maryland; M.A., University of Colorado

Kristina Stutler, College Preparatory ESL

B.S., B.A., M.A., University of Arizona

Aaron Summerfield, Music

B.A., Portland State University; M.M., University of Denver

Brittney Swanson, English

B.A., M.A., University of South Florida

Amber Tamborello, Paralegal

A.S., Georgia Military College; Paralegal Certificate, Community College of Aurora

Kimberly Tenure, Women’s Studies and Political Science

B.A., Gettysburg College; M.A., University of Denver

Arthur O. Thomas, Film Video Media

B.S., & M.B.A., Notre Dame de Namur University

William Thompson, Mathematics

Angela Tiedeman, Academic Achievement Strategies

B.S.W., Colorado State University at Pueblo

Tony Tilger, Criminal Justice and Paralegal

B.S., J.D., University of Colorado

Sterling Townsend, Mathematics

A.A., Casper College; B.A., University of Wyoming

Natasha R. Turner, Early Childhood Education

B.A., Fontbonne College; M.S.Ed., University of Southern California

Irving VanderVegt, Emergency Medical Services

A.A.S., Community College of Aurora; Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Tasia VanderVegt, Sociology

B.A., B.S., University of Colorado; M.A., The New School

Katherine Vowell, Health Sciences

B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; A.A., East Mississippi Community College; Phlebotomy Certification

Tim Vowles, Geography

B.A., University of San Diego; M.A.The Ohio State University; Ph.D.; University of Denver

Cheryl Siebert Waite, U.S. and Women's History, Women's Studies

B.A., M.A., University of Colorado at Denver;  Graduate Certificate Women’s and Gender Studies, University of Colorado at Denver

Anita Walker, Early Childhood Education

B.S., University of Oklahoma; M.A., University of Colorado

Stephanie Walsh, Political Science

B.A., Sait Mary of the Plains College; M.A., University of Colorado, Denver

Ashley Waterman, English

B.A., St. Bonaventure University; M.F.A., Naropa University

Theresa Weber, Early Childhood Education

B.S., University of Idaho; M.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Paige Wenzivsky, GED, Center for Workforce Development

M.A., University of Northern Colorado, B.A., Metropolitan State University

Lisa Wexler, College Preparatory ESL

B.A., M.A., University of Colorado

Duane Whitfield, Business

B.A., Columbia College; M.S., Chapman University

Timothy Wilkerson, Paralegal

J.D., University of Southern California

Anne Williams, Mathematics

B.A., Michigan State University

Jacqueline Williams, Biology

B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.S., Northern Arizona University

Stacy Williams, Paralegal

Betty Yonce, Mathematics

B.S., Iowa State University

Kate Yonce, Mathematics

M.A., University of Phoenix

James Young, English
B.A., University of Winsconson-Superior; M.A., Fort Hays State University

Thaddeus Young, American Sign Language

B.S., Gallaudet University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Shane Zephier, English

B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska Omaha 

Adjunct Instructor - The Aurora Language Center - English as a Second Language

Jayni Breaux, College Preparatory ESL, Community ESL 

B.A., M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Peggy Bruce, Community ESL

B.S., University of Maryland; MACI, Colorado Christian University

Ronda Curtis, Community ESL

M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Marina Fedrid, College Preparatory ESL, Community ESL

B.A., Metropolitan State College; M.A., University of Colorado at Boulder

Kathy Gunsalus, Community ESL

B.A., Edgewood College

Jane Harding, Community ESL

B.S., Iowa State University

Kaaz Kuriyagawa, Community ESL

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Waseda University

Kay Levinson, Community ESL

B.A., Purdue University; M.A., University of Colorado

Irene O'Brien, Community ESL

B.A., Wayne State University

Glen Olmstead, Community ESL

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Colorado State University

Newt Ungka-Uthaiworn, ESL

B.A., Chulalongkorn University

Racheal Aragon, English and AAA

B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Oregon State University