2025-2026 Catalog

Adjunct Instructors

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

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

Jacob Artz, Chemistry

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

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

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

Jordana Avital, Translation and Interpretation

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

Danielle Baresel-Pavlik, Computer Technology

Luzelena Barraza, Translation and Interpretation

Darren Barzegar, Film and Video 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

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
B.A., University of Colorado – Boulder; M.F.A., University of North Texas; M.A., University of Denver; M.L.I.S., University of Denver

Patrick Bundy, Construction

Jared Bunn, Film and Video Media
S.I., Newhouse School of Public Communication Military Visual Journalism

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
 

Hilary Cassaly, Emergency Medical Services

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

Luis Javier Castro Ortega, Translation and Interpretation

Georgina Cendejas, Criminal Justice

Guinevere “Gwen” Chambers, Sociology
B.A., M.A., University of Colorado – Colorado Springs

Hilton Chan, Physics

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

Eric Coakley, Paralegal

Amy Coffey, Construction

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

Vincent Conroy-Villarreal, Emergency Medical Services

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

Jessica Cross, Early Childhood Education

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

Krishnendu Das, Computer Information Sciences

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

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

Staci DeSchryver, Geography

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

Concepcio Domenech, Spanish

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

Brian Dossey, Mathematics

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

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

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

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

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

Guy Francis, Mathematics

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

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

William Gabel, Business

Jessica Gagnon, English, Multimedia Graphic Design
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

Douglas Gilbert, Business

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

Watson Aila Gomes, Political Science

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

Leah Gonzales, Art
B.F.A., Maryland-Institute College of Art; M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute

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

Talitha Gonzalez-LeeHealth Sciences
A.A
., Northwest Vista College - San Antonio; B.S.N., University of Texas - San Antonio 

Michelle “Shelly” Grady, Communication
B.A. & M.A., California State University Los Angeles

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

Christopher Haines, Biology

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

Linda Hamons, Computer Network Technologies

Mahmoud Harb, Mathematics

Maggie Hartsman, Film and Video Media
B.F.A., Regis University

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

Lynette Hauser, Biology

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

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

Jeffrey Hemmes, Computer Science

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

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

Sally Hodgdon, Business

Yascary Hodgson Cash, Behavioral Health

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

Amanda Holliman, Psychology

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

Richard Italiano, Music
B.M., University of Northern Colorado; M.M., Peabody Conservatory of Music
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Michael Jensen, English
B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., University of Alaska Fairbanks; M.S., Liverpool John Moores University

Jeffrey Kaplan, Philosophy

Yelena KarabushinEnglish
B.A., University of Colorado
- Denver; M.A., in Clinical Behavior Health Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.A., University of Colorado - Denver 

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

Michael Kilman, Anthropology, Geography
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

Alexandra “Alex” Leach, Social Work

Aliza Lelah, Art
B.A., University of Vermont; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art Design

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

Trevor Lewis, Computer Information Sciences

Ram Longman, Computer Sciences

Rodrigo Luevano, Criminal Justice

Heather Magee-Anderson, Film and Video Media
B.A., Metropolitan University; A.A., Ellsworth College

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

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

David Martinez, Criminal Justice

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

Kathryn Meyers, Biology
M.S., Duquesne University

Elsa Moore, Mathematics

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

Allison Mullens, Physical Education

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

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

Noemi Negron Santos, Spanish

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

Bobby Pace, Political Science
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 

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

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

Sraporn “Pam” Phaisawang, Business
M.A., Ashford University

Rhonda Pickup, Early Childhood Education

Apostolos Pittas, Political Science

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

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

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

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

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

Candace Ruiz, Business

Dennis Saavedra Carquin-Hamichand, Philosophy

Kai Savi, Biology

Peter Sebastian, Film and Video Media
B.A., University of Colorado; M.F.A., Loyola Marymount University

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

Eric Sheldrake, Physics

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

Aaron Sholders, Chemistry

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

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

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

Julie Stewart, Business

Jesse Stine, Chemistry

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

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

Jennifer Svoboda, Mathematics

Christopher “Swanie” SwansonMultimedia 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

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

Sarah Thomas, Mathematics

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

Anne Toner, Art
B.A., B.F.A, University of Wyoming; M.F.A., University of Idaho

Amanda Toot, Biology

Daniela Velazquez, Psychology

Joseph Verica, Biology

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

Raisa Vilensky, Paralegal

Ulrich Vouama, Computer Information Sciences

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

Paula Weder, History

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

Stacy Williams, Paralegal
J.D., University of Denver

Andrew Young, Film and Video Media, Music
B.A., Chadron State College

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

Center for Adult Education and The Aurora Language Center - English as a Second Language

Peggy Bruce, Community ESL
B.S., University of Maryland; MACI, Colorado Christian University

Bridget Currie, GED
B.S., Cleveland State University

Ronda Curtis, Community ESL
M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Lisandro De La Oliva, GED Preparation
M.A., University of Phoenix; State of Colorado Professional Teacher License 

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

Danielle McCarty, GED
B.A., Fresno State University

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

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

Tania Sells, GED
B.A., Rutgers, State University of New Jersey

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

Paige Wenzivsky, GED
B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado