2023-2024 Catalog

Adjunct Instructors

Eric Adelman, Accounting
B.B.A, City University of New York; M.B.A, University of Denver

Constantine Alfred-Ockiya, Economics
B.S., Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology; M.S., The Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines

Courtney Anderson, Geography & Ethnic Studies
M.A., Teachers College at Columbia University

Emily Anderson, Music
B.M. & Performance Certificate, Sam Houston State University; M.M. Colorado State University

Richard Ashmore, Geology
M.S.,Texas Tech University

Steven Aspenson, Philosophy
B.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; Ph.D., University of Iowa

Anthony Atencio, Paralegal
Certificate of Database Administration, Summation; Certificate of Social Media Forensic Collection, X1 Social Discovery

Jenna Augustine, Early Childhood Education
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Arslan Awan, Computer and Digital Technology
B.S., Saint Leo University; M.B.A., Saint Leo University

Jasmine Bailon, Early Childhood Education
B.A., Metropolitan State College; M.Ed., Erikson Institute

Noah Barkofske, Diesel Power Mechanics
A.A.S., Community College of Aurora
 

James Batiste, Computer and Digital Technology
B.S., University of Denver; M.S., Southern Methodist University

Matt Baxter, Film and Video Media
A.G.S., Colorado Film School
 

Laura Beuran-Smallwood, College Preparatory ESL

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

Kent Bowers, Humanities and English as a Second Language
B.A., Colgate University; M.A., Brown University

Scarlett Brooks, English
B.A., Butler University; M.A., Middlebury College; Ph.D Indiana University, Bloomington 

Jayni Breaux, College Preparatory ESL
B.A., M.A., University of Colorado Denver

JoAnn Burkhart, Computer and Digital Technology
B.S., M.B.A., M.S., Fort Hays State University

Charles Cape, Computer and Digital Technology
B.A., Ohio State University; M.A., Webster University; Ph.D., Capella University
 

Jess Carter, Film Video Media
Post-Production Certificate, Colorado Film School

Mark Chambers, Accounting
B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver: M.B.A., University of Phoenix
 

Dan Clarke, Entrepreneurship

B.S., San Diego State University; B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.S.B.A., San Diego State University; Ed.D., University of Colorado Denver

Jacqueline Cradle, Early Childhood Education
B.A., Regis University; M.E.d., Regis University

Edgar Cross, Business
B.S., US Air Force Academy/Excelsior College; M.S. Troy University; M.B.A., William Carey University; J.D., University of Denver; M.S. University of Colorado Denver

Sarah Csanyi, English
B.A., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; M.E.D., Loyola University of Chicago; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Christy Cummings, Psychology
B.A., Texas A&M University; Certificate of Graduate Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A., Regis University

John Cunningham, Academic Enrichment
B.D., Bradley University; M.A., Adams State College; M.A., University of Oklahoma

Bridget Currie, GED, Center for Workforce Development
B.S., Cleveland State University

Sarah Dahleh, College Preparatory ESL
B.A., M.A., University of Colorado 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

J.R. DeMaria, Psychology

B.A., Claremont McKenna College; M.A., Argosy University; M.S., University of Southern California

Christy Derr, Sociology
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Phillip Detter, Business

Emily Doak, Dance/Physical Education
Registered Yoga Teacher 200, Yoga Alliance; Certified Professional Instructor

Mary Domer, Health Science
Career & Technical Certification; B.S., University of Wyoming; M.S., Washington State University

Desiree Dorman, English
A.A., Arapahoe Community College; B,.A, MSU Denver; M.F.A., Seton Hill University

Kristina Dubois, Psychology
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Regis University

Jason Ducat, Theatre
M.F.A., Purdue University

Ayse Durmus, College Preparatory ESL
B.A., Marmara University; TESOL Certificate, British Council; M.A. University of Colorado Denver

John Easter, Business
B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.A., Regis University

Karen Easterday, College Preparatory ESL
B.A., Miami University; M.A., Ohio State University

Sky Eno, Computer and Digital Technology
B.S., Wentworth Institute of Technology; M.S., University of Denver

NancyJean Eubanks, American Sign Language
A.A & A.S., St. Petersburg College; B.A., North Central University; M.A., Colorado Christian University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Trey Farmer, Biology
Ph.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center

Sharon Fleming, Psychology
A.B.D., Grand Canyon University; M.Ed., Colorado State University

Ronald Fontenot, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaigne

Nancy Fromhart, English
B.S., Colorado State University; B.F.A., M.A., University of Colorado

Ruben Gallegos, Economics
B.A. & M.A., University of New Mexico

David Gates, Academic Enrichment
B.A., Metro State University

Mandy Geddes, Ethnic Studies

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

Kathleen Geise, Computer and Digital Technology & Engineering

John Gerdes, Biology

Anthony (Tony) Giambusso, Humanities
B.A. & M.H., University of Colorado Denver; M.A. & Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale

John Goerner, Film and Video Media
B.A. Colorado State University

Miguel Gonzalez, Psychology
B.A., Chadron State College; M.S., University of Texas, San Antonio

Tyler Govern, Music
B.S. University of Colorado Denver

Michelle (Shelly) Grady, Communication
B.A. & M.A., California State University Los Angeles

Charles Graham, Psychology & Communication
B.A., Texas A&M University, M.Ed., The University of North Texas; Psy.D., The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Irvine

Heidi Guggisberg-Coners, Communication
B.S. & M.A., North Dakota State University; M.S., University of Nebraska Lincoln; Ph.D., Regent University

David Haar, Business and Marketing
B.A., Bluffton University; M.S., University of Colorado

Traci Hales, English

A.A., Palomar College; B.A., M.A., Colorado University-Denver; M.F.A., Naropa University 

Maggie Hart, Film Video Media

Rob Hatcher, Communication
A.A., Community College of Aurora; B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Rachel Hawley, English
B.A., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; M.A., University of Missouri, St. Louis; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 

Tiffany Hays, Chemistry
B.S., M.S., University of Colorado - Denver

Jennifer Hedger, Biology
M.S., California State University at Northridge

Ken Hensley, Business
B.A., Freed Hardeman University; M.S., Western Governors University; M.B.A., Western Governors University 

Kristin Hess, Mathematics
Ed.D., University of Colorado-Denver

Brandi Hester-Harrell, Early Childhood Education
B.S., St. John Fisher College; M.S., Trinity Washington University; M.S., University of Roehampton (England)

Amy Hill, Biology
B.A. University of Northern Iowa; M.S. University of Nebraska,Kearney

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

Rebecca Hoenigman, Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Washington

Aerial Hodgkiss, Business
B.B.A., University of Texas at Tyler; M.B.A., University of Texas at Tyler

Jeff Barnett Howard, Film Video Media
B.F.A., University of Chicago; M.F.A., Brandeis University

Keith Howard, Computer and Digital Technology
B.S., University Colorado; M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Rhonda Hudson, Business
B.S., University of Colorado Denver; M.S., Regis University

Grant Hughes, Film and Video Media
B.A., University of Louisville; M.F.A., Spalding University

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

Kane Jessen, Mathematics
B.S., State University of New York at New Paltz

Cheryl Johnson, Computer and Digital Technology
B.F.A., Kansas City Art Institute; M.F.A., Academy of Art University 
   

Malcolm Johnson, Management
B.S., Mathematics, California State University; M.A., Business Administration, California State University,]

Scott Johnson, Business
B.S.B.A., Oregon State University; M.B.A., West Texas A&M University

Justin Jones, Film Video Media
B.F.A., University of Colorado at Denver
 

Nathan Justice, Computer and Digital Technology
M.S., University of Denver

Thomas Kearney, Business 

Evan Kirk, Music
B.A. & M.M., University of Northern Colorado

Aaron Koehler, Film and Video Media
A.A.S., Colorado Film School

Kirstin Krick, English
B.A. Indiana University; M.A., University of Colorado Boulder

Terrell Lamont, Film and Video Media

Lisa Lanyon, Humanities
M.H., University of Colorado Denver

Justin Lewis, Film Video Media
B.F.A., Regis University

Lizzie Louis, English
B..A., College of New Rochelle; M.P.A. Metropolitan College of New York; M.A., MFA., Western Connecticut State University 

Alyssa Loyd, Mathematics
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver
 

Cynthia Mallet, Human Resource Management
B.S., University of Maryland University College; M.A., Webster University

Harold J. Mardones, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., University of Colorado

Ruth Marquez, Business
B.A., University of Northern Colorado
 

Carol Martin, Real Estate
B.A., University of Colorado Boulder; M.S. University of Colorado Boulder

Erin May, Education
B.A., Adams State College; M.A., Grand Canyon University; Ph.Ed., Northcentral University
 

Danielle McCarty, GED, Center for Workforce Development
B.A., Fresno State University

Stephanie McCrary, Health Sciences
BSN, Fort Hays State University

Carrie McConnell, Health Sciences
Career and Technical Education Certification; B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Ph.D. (ABD), University of Colorado Denver
 

Michael McKee, Mathematics
B.A., University of Colorado-Denver; M.S., Colorado State University

Vance McKenzie, Theatre

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.F.A, University of Nevada Las Vegas

Christiana McMullen, Music
B.M., Gordon College; M.M., University of Denver

Tracy Medberry, Film Video Media
Post-Production Certificate, Colorado Film School; B.A. University of Northern Colorado

Amanda Meier, College Preparatory ESL
B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder; M.A. Columbia University

Jordan Meyersieck, Film Video Media
B.A., Spring Arbor University
 

Kasi Mireles-Taylor, Psychology
B.A., M.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Eric Morgenson, History
A.A., Southeast Community College; B.A., Concordia University Nebraska; M.A., University of Nebraska Omaha; Ph.D., SUNY Albany

Hilary Morland, Anthropology
B.A., Reed College; M.A. & Ph.D., Yale University

Wendy Muench, Computer and Digital Technology
B.A., University of Phoenix
 

Glen Murphy, Computer and Digital Technology
Certified A+, CompTIA; Career and Technical Education Certification

Braden Neihart, History
B.A., University of Denver; M.A., Colorado State University

Kevin Nelsen-Bouck, Art
B.A., Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design; M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design

Larry Nelson, Computer and Digital Technology
M.A., University of Southern California

Ian O'Brien, Biology
B.S. Fort Lewis College, M.S, Colorado State University

Dirk Olson, Film Video Media
B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Michelle Pacheco, Ethnic Studies
M.A., Adams State University

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

Alexander Palmer, Music
B.M., Shenandoah University

Eduardo Peralta, Computer and Digital Technology

Jessica Perez, Business
B.A., Concordia University; M.B.A., Brandman University; D.B.A., Capella University

Maria Luisa Perez-Gonzalez, College Preparatory ESL, Spanish
B.A., M.A., University of Seville

Arthur Pelegrin, Biology
M.S. Oregon State University 

William Petry, Computer Web-Based
B.A., Ohawa University; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Michael Pfaff, Mathematics
B.S., University of Colorado

Sraporn (Pam) Phaisawang, Business
M.A., Ashford University

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

Julie Rada, Theater
B.A., Naropa University; M.F.A., Arizona State University

Rachel Rannow, Sociology
M.A., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Ian Ray, Anthropology
B.A., M.A., Ball State University; M.Ed., Regis University

Lynn Redmond Gold, GED
B.A., Colorado State University 

Joan Riemenschneider, Health Sciences
DNP, Grand Canyon University

Brittney Rodgers, Chemistry
B.A., Colorado College; PhD., University of Denver

Brooke Rohde, Anthropology
B.A., James Madison University; M.A., University of Denver

James Brian Rohleder, Fire Science Technology
B.S., Oklahoma State University; Fire Instructor I; Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Maria Romero Gonzalez, Translation and Interpretation
Certificate of Translation & Interpretation, Community College of Aurora; Medical Translator Specialist Certificate, Trágora Formación; B.A. & M.A., Universidad Central de Venezuela

Michelle Rosenthall, Mathematics
B.S., University of Maryland College Park; M.A., College of Norte Dame of Maryland

Douglas Rossi, Paralegal
J.D., University of Denver

Bryan Rothrock, Film Video Media 

Ashlee Saddler, Communication
M.S.W., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.Ed., Colorado State University

Suzanne Saenz, College Preparatory ESL
B.A., State University of New York at Plattsburg; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Daniel Sandoval, Psychology
M.A., University of Colorado Denver 

Geeta Sharma, Biology
Ph.D, University of California San Diego

Gary Scott, Anthropology
B.A., University of North Dakota; M.A., University of Tennessee

Tania Sells, GED, Center for Workforce Development
B.A., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Douglass College

Patricia Shaw, Translation & Interpretation
Certificate of Translation & Interpretation, Community College of Aurora; B.A., Universidad Iberoamericana; M.A. Universidad del Valle de Mexico

Christine Sheikh, Sociology
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Michael Shuman, Philosophy
B.S., University of Central Missouri; M.Div., Denver Seminary

Teofilio Sison, Computer and Digital Technology
B.S., M.B.A., Northwestern University

Laura Beuran Smallwood, College Preparatory ESL
M.Ed., University of Braunschweig-Germany; Principalship, Adams State University

Darius Smith, Political Science
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.P.P., University of Denver

Shirley Smith, Early Childhood Education
B.A., Metro State College; M.A., Walden University

Nina Sonovia, Psychology
M.S., Mount Saint Mary's University

Marcie Sosebee, Computer and Digital Technology
B.A., University of Colorado; M.Ed., Lesley College
 

Ashley St. Sauveur, Film and Video Media
B.F.A., Colorado University Boulder

Brett Steadman, Fire Science Technology
Career and Technical Education Certification; B.S., University of Wisconsin Madison; Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Anna Steed, English
B.A., Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Maryland

Kyle Steinbrinck, Film and Video Media
B.S., University of Madison Wisconsin

Mark Stephenson, Fire Science Technology
Career and Technical Education Certification; M.P.A., University of Colorado, Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Eric Stewart, Criminal Justice
M.A., Bellevue University

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

Felizsa Sunga, Chemistry
B.S. San Diego State University; M.S. University of Texas, San Antonio

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

Lucia Terpak, Anthropology
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A. University of Colorado Denver

James Tharp, Film Video Media
M.F.A., Montana State University

Arthur O. Thomas, Film Video Media
B.S., & M.B.A., Notre Dame de Namur University

Rachael Vermiglio, Physics and Astronomy
B.S. Central Michigan University; M.S. University of Denver

Alfred Wahabby, Mathematics

Cheryl Siebert Waite, U.S. and Women's History, Women's Studies
B.A., M.A., Graduate Certificate Women’s and Gender Studies, University of Colorado at Denver

Stephanie Walsh, Political Science
B.A., Saint Mary of the Plains College; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Denise Walters, Art
B.A., Boise State University; B.A. & B.S., University of Northern Colorado Greeley; M.A., University of Nebraska Lincoln; M.A. & J.D., University of Colorado Boulder; Ed.D., Concordia University Portland

Robert Weber, English
B.A., Missouri State University; M.A.R, Harding Graduate School of Religion; MA., New England College 

Paige Wenzivsky, GED, Center for Workforce Development
M.A., University of Northern Colorado, B.A., Metropolitan State University

Rochelle White, Health Sciences
BGS, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Gene Wheeler, Art

Timothy Wilkerson, Paralegal
J.D., University of Southern California 

Kate Yonce, Mathematics
M.A., University of Phoenix

Casey Zeigler, Health Sciences
AAS, Oklahoma Wesleyan University

The Aurora Language Center - English as a Second Language

Jayni Breaux, 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

Karen Easterday, Community ESL
B.A., Miami University; M.A., Ohio State University

Marina Fedrid, 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

Mary Pellettier, Community ESL
B.A., University of Connecticut; M.B.A., University of Colorado Denver

Newt Ungka-Uthaiworn, ESL
B.A., Chulalongkorn University

Amy Coffey, Construction

Pat Bundy, Construction
Construction Cost Estimating Certificate– Career Management Institute, Construction Management Certificate– California State Polytechnic University

Bill WoodConstruction