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