Faculty
Joseph Adams
Faculty, Computer Technology
B.S., M.S., Colorado Technical University
Marlene Adzema
Faculty, Communication
Swede Johnson/Coors Endowed Teaching Chair, 2023-2025
M.A., Montclair State University; B.A., Montclair State University
Lynne Albert
Faculty, Biology
Ph.D., University of Vermont
Jenna Alzona
Faculty, English
M.F.A., B.A., San Diego State University
Patricia Arbuckle
Faculty - Director of Clinical Training, Physician Assistant Program
Assistant Professor, Director of Clinical Training, Physician Assistant Program
M.P.T., Samuel Merritt University; Physician Assistant Certificate, Red Rocks Community College
Tina Armijo
Faculty, Nurse Aide
M.Ed., University of Northern Colorado
Hill Baker
Faculty, Music
M.Mus., University of Denver; B.Mus., University of Denver
Dean Barchers
Faculty, Math
Outstanding Full Time Instructor of the Year, 2003
M.S., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; B.S., Oklahoma Christian University
Teresa Bieker
Faculty - RTE Clinical Coordinator, Radiology Technology
M.H.A., B.S., A.A.S., Clarkson College
Charlotte Briscoe
Faculty - RTE Program Director, Radiology Technology
M.S., Colorado State University; B.S., University of New Mexico; A.A.S., Community College of Denver
Amy Buckingham
Faculty, Psychology
M.A., University of Denver; B.S., University of Vermont
Melvin Cacayorin
Faculty, Mathematics
M.A.T., Bob Jones University; B.S., Bob Jones University
Eleanor Camann
Faculty, Geology
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; B.S., University of Texas at Austin; B.S., Georgetown University
Paige Casabona
Faculty, Math
M.A., University of Colorado Boulder; B.A., Willamette University
Soomin Chun-Hess
Faculty, Political Science
Outstanding Full Time Instructor of the Year, 2012
M.A., University of California at Santa Barbara; B.A. University of California at Santa Barbara
Sally Cirincione
Faculty, Outdoor Education/PED
Swede Johnson/Coors Endowed Teaching Chair, 2020-2022
Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.A., Prescott College; B.A., Western State Colorado University
Jeremy Cox
Faculty, Fine Woodworking
M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology; B.A., Bethel University
Gayle Crane
Faculty, Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Wyoming; B.A., Chadron State College
Johanna Debrecht
Faculty, Math
M.A., University of North Texas; B.A., Texas A&M University
Deborah Dell
Faculty, Art
M.A., B.F.A., B.A., University of Colorado
Christa Dobbs
Faculty - Administrative Director, Physician Assistant Program
Certified Physician Assistant; DHSc, A.T. Still University; M.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center; B.S., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Heather Duncan
Faculty, Math
Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, 2012
The Student Voice Endowed Teaching Chair, 2012-2014
M.A.T., Northern Arizona University; B.A., Fort Lewis College
Kelly Jo Eldredge
Faculty, Theatre
M.M., New England Conservatory; B.A., Trinity University
Brandon English
Faculty, Chemistry
Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, 2022
Swede Johnson/Coors Endowed Teacher Chair, 2017-2019
Ph.D., Colorado State University; B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Ashley Etchart
Faculty, Communication
M.A., The University of Nevada Las Vegas; B.A., B.A., The University of Montana
Adam Forland
Faculty, Math
M.S., Montana State University; B.A., Western State Colorado University
Katie Gabriel
Faculty, Art
B.F.A., University of Texas; M.F.A., Colorado State University
Paul Gallagher
Faculty, English
Mike Leprino Family Foundation Endowed Teaching Chair, 2010-2012
Outstanding Full Time Instructor of the Year, 2006; 2007; 2008
M.F.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington; B.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington
Tracy Gray
Faculty, Biology
M.S., University of Arkansas; B.S.E., University of Arkansas
Nora Hebert
Faculty, Biology
Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley; A.B., University of California at Berkeley
Meredith Hibit
Faculty, Spanish/Foreign Language
M.A., University of Kansas; B.A., University of Kansas
Lynnette Hoerner
Faculty, AST/SCI
M.S., University of Texas, Dallas; B.S., Colorado School of Mines
Jodi Holzman
Faculty, Math
M.A., University of Colorado Denver; B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver
Jessica Hoyt
Faculty, Radiology Technology
B.S., Denison University; A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College
Lou Hren
Faculty, EMS
B.S., Adams State University
Erika Iverson
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
M.P.H., University of Colorado-Denver; B.S. Winona State
Dayna Jaynstein
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
Certified Physician Assistant; M.S. Physician Assistant Studies, University of St. Francis; B.A., University of Denver
Andrew Jensen
Faculty, Math
M.A., Oregon State University; B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
Kevin Kelley
Faculty, English
M.F.A., University of Wyoming; M.A., Boise State University; B.A., Boise State University
Kyle Kelly
Faculty, Psychology
M.A.; B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Janiece Kneppe
Faculty, Early Childhood Education
Ed.D., Concordia University; M.A., Concordia University; B.A., Dordt University
Celina Krumpholz
Faculty, Medical Office, Medical Assisting
CMA, Red Rocks Community College; B.S., Grand Canyon University; A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College
Derek Lan
Faculty, History
Ph.D., M.A., Binghamton University; B.A., B.S., University of Washington
Jonas Mabey
Faculty, Philosophy
M.A., St. Johns College; M.A., St. Johns College; B.A., Bemidji State University
Elyse Marsh
Faculty, English
Mike Leprino Family Foundation Endowed Teacher Chair, 2019-2021
M.F.A., University of Iowa; B.A., Smith College
Carol Martin
Faculty, Economics
M.S., University of Colorado at Boulder; B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
Jim Mathis
Faculty - EIC, Electrical
M.B.A., St. Mary’s College of California; B.Sc., DeVry Institute of Technology; A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College
Merri Mattison
Faculty, Sociology
The Student Voice Endowed Teaching Chair, 2015-2017
Ph.D., Antioch University; M.S.W., Canyon College; M.A., Central Michigan University; B.S., Central Michigan University; A.S., Gogebic Community College
Joe McInerney
Faculty, EIC
M.S., University of Colorado – Denver; A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College
Sandra McRae Sajbel
Faculty, English
M.A., University of Colorado Boulder; B.A., B.A., Colorado State University; Fulbright Grant to West Germany
Carlos Medina-Hernandez
Faculty, Physics
Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; M.Sc., University of Texas at Arlington; B.S., Universidad de los Andes
Toni Nicholas
Faculty, History
Mike Leprino Family Foundation Endowed Teaching Chair, 2022-2024
Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, 2016
M.A., University of Vermont; B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Delia Ochoa
Faculty, Engineering Graphics and Interior Design
M.Ed. Tech in Ed, Lesley University; B.A. Interior Design Arte AC Design Institute; A.A.S. Interior Design, Arte AC Design Institute; A.A.S. Interior Design, Monterrey Center of Higher Learning of Design
Valerie Paulson
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
M.S., B.S., University
Jenning Prevatte
Faculty, Early Childhood Education
The Student Voice Endowed Teaching Chair, 2021-2023
M.A.Ed., Arizona State University; B.S., Northern Arizona University
Diane Rhodes
Faculty, Computer Technology
B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.S.; Colorado Technical University
Martha Rivero
Faculty, DMS
B.S., Fort Hays State University
Jared Rodriguez
Faculty, MGD
M.F.A., Digital Media & Arts College; B.A., B.A., Colorado State University – Pueblo
Heather Ross
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
M.D., Tel-Aviv University
Edward Saenz
Faculty, Construction Technology
A.S., Norco College; A.S., ITT Technical Institute
Laura Sakry
Faculty, Accounting/Business
B.S., University of Denver; M.A., University of Denver
Berndt Savig
Faculty, Art
"Swede" Johnson/Coors Endowed Teacher Chair, 2014-2016
M.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
Kari Schoenwald
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
Certified Physician Assistant; B.S., Medical Technology, M.M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, St. Francis University; Physician Assistant Certificate, Red Rocks Community College
Stephanie Schooley
Faculty, Business
M.A., University of Denver; B.A., Reed College
Rebecca Smith
Faculty, English
M.A., University of Colorado Denver; B.A., Ohio State University
Daniel Sohl
Faculty, Math
M.S., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; B.S., Buena Vista University
Shane Spivey
Faculty, Physics
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
Sally Stablein
Faculty, Sociology
Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, 2014
M.A., Humboldt State University; B.A., California State University San Marcos; A.A., Palomar Community College
Martha Stevens
Faculty, Math
Outstanding Full Time Instructor of the Year, 2022
M.S., University of Washington; B.S., University of Wisconsin
Julio Suarez-Pesquera
Faculty, Business
Liberal Studies Certification, Malta University; LL.B., Universidad Central de Venezuela; LL.M., Universidad Central de Venezuela
Glenda Tarran
Faculty, Computer Technology
M.S., Chapman University
Kevin Thirouin
Faculty, Biology
M.A., B.A., University of Colorado Boulder; A.A., Red Rocks Community College
Ashley Tracey
Faculty, Integrative Health/Health & Wellness
M.S., Florida International University
Robert Vroman
Faculty, EMS
M.Ed., Colorado State University; B.S., Western Carolina University
Matthew Watts
Faculty, Math
M.S., University of Arizona; B.S., James Madison University
Jacob Webb
Faculty, Business/Accounting
M.S., Colorado University; B.S., Southern Illinois University
Paul Weinrauch
Faculty, MGD
B.A., Art Institute of Colorado
Marion Wells
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
Certified Physician Assistant; M.H.S. Physician Assistant Studies, Duke University
Alyn Whelchel
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
M.S., Physician Assistant, University of New England; B.S., Union College Schenectady, NY
Scott Wifall
Faculty, Emergency Medical Services
A.S., Red Rocks Community College
James Winter
Faculty, Philosophy
Outstanding Full Time Instructor of the Year, 2018
Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles; C.Phil., University of California at Los Angeles; M.A., Columbia University; B.A., Hampshire College
John Witwer
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
M.D., Cornell University Medical College; B.A., Amherst College
Kelly Worden
Faculty, Biology
Outstanding Faculty of the Year, 2019
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles; B.S., University of Puget Sound
Brian Yates
Faculty, Spanish/Foreign Language
M.A., Villanova University; B.A., Yale University