2024-2025 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

Kaily Anderson-Barr, Theater
M.A., University of Colorado, Boulder

Anton Antokhin, Film and Video Media
B.A., University of Alaska-Fairbanks

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

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

Mark Barcewski, Biology
D.C., Parker University

 Danielle Baresel-Pavlik,, Computer Technolgy

Matt Baxter, Film and Video Media
A.G.S., Community College of Aurora

Darren Barzegar, Film Media
A.A., Northern Virginia Community College

Caryn Berg, Anthropology
B.A., University of California Santa Barbara; M.A., Northern Arizona University; Ph.D. University of Colorado Boulder
 

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

Jeffrey Boxer, Paralegal
J.D.., University of Colorado

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

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

Joseph Brown, Film and Video Media
M.F.A., University of North Texas; M.A., University of Denver; MLIS, University of Denver; B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder

Jeremy Burbick, History
B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.A., American Public University

Kevin Butcher, Film and Video Media
B.A., Metropolitan State University; A.A.S., Community College of Aurora
 

Adolfo Castillo-Rodriguez, Multimedia Graphic Design and Art
A.A., Houston Community College; B.F.A. & M.A., New Mexico Highlands University

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

David Chavez, Film and Video Media
B. S., Full Sail University

Isaac Chinyoka, Sociology
B.A., Midlands State University; M.S., National University of Science and Technology; Ph.D., University of Cape Town

James Cho, Communication
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago; M.T.H., University Edinburgh; Ph.D., Texas A&M University

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

David Colclasure, Philosophy
B.A. & M.A., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Washington University St. Louis

Sean Collins, Film and Video Media
A.A.S., Community College of Aurora

Karen Coyle, Communication
B.A., Central Bible College; M.A.T., Regent University; M.A., University of Colorado Springs

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 & Ethnic Studies
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

Dackri Davis, History
B.A., Piedmont College; M.A., West Georgia State University; Ph.D., George State University

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
 

Jim DeLung, Communication
B.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington; M.S., Mississippi State University; M.A., Minnesota State University; Ed., University of Denver

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

Tina Diaz, Paralegal
J.D., University of Denver
 

Jacob Doherty, Biology
M.S., University of Colorado Boulder

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

Jennifer Drown, English
B.S., Biology Nebraska Wesleyan; M.S.Ed., Northwest Missouri State University

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

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

Natalie Earnhart, English
B.A., University of San Diego; M.F.A., Naraopa University; Ph.D., University of 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

Eric Eidson, Theater
M.F.A., Hollins University; M.Ed., Concordia University

Meryem Ersoz, Film and Video Media
Ph.D., University of Oregon; B.A., University of Colorado-Denver.

Nancy Jean 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

Mark (Fitz) Fitzsimmons, Art

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

Alison Foster, Paralegal
J.D., University of Colorado

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

Therese Fukuda, Astronomy
M.S., University of Denver

Jessica Gagnon, English
B.A., Lyndon State College; M.L.I.S. & M.S. & Graduation Certification in English., Emporia State University 

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

Adam Gascho, Film and Video Media
B.F.A., San Francisco State University; M.F.A., Academy of Art

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

John Gerdes, Biology
Ph.D University of California, Los Angeles

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

William Gonglach, Biology
M.S., University of St. Joseph

Carlos Gonzalez, Film and Video Media
B.S., Townson University

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

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-Deal, 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

Michael Hamilton, History
B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Adams State University

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

Davon Hogan, English
B.A., Adams State University; M.F.A., Western Colorado University 

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

Clifford James Hunter, Criminal Justice
B.S., Upper Iowa University; M.A., University of Phoenix; Career and Technical Education Certification

Megan Hurson, Communication
B.A., Penn State University; M.A., Temple University; Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder

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

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

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

Yelena Karabushin, English
B.A., University of Colorado at Denver; M.A., in Clinical 
Behavior Health Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.A., University of Colorado at Denver 

Thomas Kearney, Business
M.A., Bowling Green State University

Michael Kilman, Anthropology & Geology
B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.S., Portland State University

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

Melissa Kitterman, English
M.A., Higher Education Walden University; 18 Post Graduation Credits in English., Southern New Hampshire

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

Eric Lee, Biology
M.S., University of California Davis

Allan Lerner, History
B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

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

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

Tracy Medberry, Film and Video Media
B.A. University of Northern Colorado; A.A.S., Community College of Aurora

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

Kathryn Meyers, Biology
M.S., Duquesne University

Madison Myers, English
B.A., English Secondary Education and Literature; M.A., Literature; Ph.D., ABD Literature 

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

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

Troy Montoya, Film and Video Media
B.F.A., Art Institute of Seattle; B.S., Auburn University

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

Candice Morris, Sociology
B.A. & M.A., University of Colorado

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

Jennifer Naimark, English
M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., Capella University 

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

Gobinda Neupane, Mathematics
M.A. University of Northern Colorado

Rachel Newlon, English
A.S., Front Range Community College; B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.A., Naropa University 

Bobby Pace, Political Science & Geography
B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.A., Virginia Tech; Ph.D., University of Denver

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, FIlm and Video Media
B.M., Shenandoah University

Eduardo Peralta, Computer Technology
Certificates, Community College of Aurora

Jenaya Perdue, Communication
B.A., Elementary Education Murray State University; M.S., Science Organizational Communication Murray State University; E.D.D., Educational Leadership Western Kentucky University 

Daniel Perez, Computer Technology
M.B.A., Liberty University

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

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

Rezwanur Rahman, Physics
Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines

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

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

Ruth Rhodes, Psychology
B.A., University of Colorado Denver; B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.S., University of Phoenix; Ph.D., Walden 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

Caitlin Ross, History
B.A., Univeristy of Iowa; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

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

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

Julie Sale, Psychology
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado Denver; Ph.D., Grand Canyon University

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

Kevin Shand, Film and Video Media
B.A., California State University-Stanislaus

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

Jessica Shiveley, Psychology
B.S.W., Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.S.W., University of Nebraska Omaha

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

Owen Smiley, Humanities
B.A., Denison University; M.Div., Biola University

Amy Smith, Psychology
B.A. & B.S. & M.S. & Ph.D., Colorado State University

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

Morgan Smith, Philosophy
B.A., Muhlenberg College; M.A., The New School

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

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

Christy Sorden, Psychology
B.A. & M.A., University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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

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

Jack Story, English
B.A., English College of Charleston; B.S., Secondary Ed College of Charleston; M.A., Citadel an College of Charleston

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

Christopher (Swanie) Swanson, Multimedia Graphic Design
M.A., Syracuse University; M.B.A., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

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

Andrew Taylor, Computer Technology
M.S.E.E. University of North Dakota

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

Jeni Tetamore, English
A.A., Red Rocks Community College; B.A., MSU; C.D.A., Rasmussen College; M.S., CSU Global 

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

Christopher Tombari, English
B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

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

Judy Waddell, History
B.A. & M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Alfred Wahabby, Mathematics 

Simon Waldbaum, Biology
Ph.D., Colorado State University

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

Denise Walters, Art & Humanities
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

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

Kent Youngblood, Film and Video Media
B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Denver

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
 

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

Andrew Young, Music
B.A., Chadron State College