Faculty
Marlene Adzema
Associate Professor, Communication
M.A., Montclair State University; B.A., Montclair State University
Lynne Albert
Faculty, Biology
Ph.D., University of Vermont
Patricia Arbuckle
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
Assistant Professor, Director of Clinical Training, Physician Assistant Program; Physician Assistant Certificate, Red Rocks Community College; M.P.T, Samuel Merritt University
Donna Armelino
Associate Professor, Business
M.S., Regis University; B.S. B.A., Regis University; A.A.S., Front Range Community College
Kristin Aslan
Faculty, Business
M.N.M., Regis University; B.A., State University of New York
Hill Baker
Assistant Professor, Music
M.Mus., University of Denver; B.Mus., University of Denver
Dean Barchers
Professor, Mathematics
Outstanding Full Time Instructor of the Year, 2003
M.S., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; B.S., Oklahoma Christian University
Jeremy Beard
Faculty, Engineering
M.S., Colorado School of Mines
Teresa Bieker
Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology
M.H.A., B.S., A.A.S., Clarkson College
Wendy Bird
Professor, Business
Mike Leprino Family Foundation Endowed Teaching Chair, 2013-2015
Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, 2017
J.D., Wayne State University; B.A., Saginaw Valley State University
Amy Braziller
Professor, English
Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, 2007
Mike Leprino Family Foundation Endowed Teaching Chair, 2007-2009
M.A., New York University; B.A., Empire State College
Charlotte Briscoe
Associate Professor, Program Director, Radiologic Technology
M.S., Colorado State University; B.S., University of New Mexico; A.A.S., Community College of Denver
Amy Buckingham
Assistant Professor, Psychology
M.A., University of Denver; B.S., University of Vermont
Eleanor Camann
Professor, Geology
Ph.D., University of North Carolina; B.S., University of Texas at Austin; B.S., Georgetown University
Chelsea Campbell
Associate Professor, Water Quality Management Technology
M.S., University of Colorado Denver; B.S., Western Kentucky University
Paige Casabona
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
M.A., University of Colorado Boulder; B.A., Willamette University
Soomin Chun-Hess
Assistant Professor, 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
Assistant Professor, Outdoor Education
Ph.D., Colorado State University; M.A., Prescott College; B.A., Western State Colorado University
Jeremy Cox
Assistant Professor, Fine Woodworking
M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology; B.A., Bethel University
Gayle Crane
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Wyoming; B.A., Chadron State College
Johanna Debrecht
Faculty, Mathematics
M.A., University of North Texas; B.A., Texas A&M University
Deborah Dell
Assistant Professor, Art
M.A., University of Colorado; B.F.A., University of Colorado; B.A., University of Colorado
Christa Dobbs
Assistant Professor, Program Director, Physician Assistant Program
Certified Physician Assistant; M.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center; B.S., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Heather Duncan
Associate Professor, Mathematics
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
Program Director and Lead Faculty, Theatre Arts and Dance
M.M., New England Conservatory; B.A., Trinity University
Brandon English
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
"Swede" Johnson/Coors Endowed Teacher Chair, 2017-2019
Ph.D., Colorado State University; B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Sara Fall
Faculty, English
M.A., University of Colorado Boulder
Craig Faulhaber
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
M.S., University of Colorado Boulder; B.S., Washington University in St Louis
Adam Forland
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
M.S., Montana State University; B.A., Western State Colorado University
Brenda Forland
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Endowed Teaching Chair, 2018
M.A., Montana State University; B.A., University of Wisconsin-Superior
Christina French
Assistant Professor, English
Mike Leprino Family Foundation Endowed Teaching Chair, 2016-2018
M.A. Virginia Technical University; B.A., Virginia Technical University
Paul Gallagher
Assistant Professor, English
Outstanding Full Time Instructor of the Year, 2006; 2007; 2008
Mike Leprino Family Foundation Endowed Teaching Chair, 2010-2012
M.F.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington; B.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington
Candace Garrod
Professor, Computer Information System/ Computer Science
Outstanding Full Time Instructor of the Year, 1995; Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, 2011
"Swede" Johnson/Coors Endowed Teacher Chair, 2002-2004
M.Ed., Colorado State University; B.Ed., Colorado State University
Art Gomez
Assistant Professor, Fire Science Technology
A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College
Tracy Gray
Assistant Professor, Biology
M.S., University of Arkansas; B.S.E., University of Arkansas
Nora Hebert
Assistant Professor, Biology
Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley; A.B., University of California at Berkeley
Meredith Hibit
Associate Professor, Foreign Language
M.A., University of Kansas; B.A., University of Kansas
Lynnette Hoerner
Associate Professor, Physics
M.S., University of Texas, Dallas; B.S., Colorado School of Mines
Jodi Holzman
Faculty, Math
M.A., University of Colorado Denver
Chris Howell
Assistant Professor, History
Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, 2012
M.A., University of Texas at Austin; B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Erika Iverson
Assistant Professor, Director of PA Grants, Physician Assistant Program
M.P.H., University of Colorado-Denver; B.S. Public Health, Spanish
Christopher Javan
Faculty, Computer Technology
M.S., Temple University; B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
Dayna Jaynstein
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program
Certified Physician Assistant; M.S. Physician Assistant Studies, University of St. Francis; B.A., University of Denver
Andrew Jensen
Faculty, Mathematics
M.A., Oregon State University; B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
Jeffrey Kaplan
Faculty, Humanities/Philosophy
M.A., University of Oregon; B.A., University of South Florida
Kevin Kelley
Faculty, English
MFA, University of Wyoming
Timothy Kjensrud
Faculty, Electricity Industrial/Commercial/Residential
Janiece Kneppe
Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education
Ed.D., Concordia University; M.A., Concordia University
Derek Lan
Faculty, History
Ph.D., Binghamton University; M.A., Binghamton University; B.A., University of Washington
Paul Le
Faculty, Biology
M.S., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; B.S., Saint Louis University
Joanna Liebelt
Faculty, Communication Studies
Outstanding Administrator/Technical Professional Employee of the Year, 2016
M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Jonas Mabey
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
M.A., St. Johns College; M.A., St. Johns College; B.A., Bemidji State University
Elyse Marsh
Associate Professor, English
Mike Leprino Family Foundation Endowed Teaching Chair, 2018
Mike Leprino Family Foundation Endowed Teacher Chair, 2019
M.F.A., University of Iowa; B.A., Smith College
Helena Martellaro
Faculty, Computer Technology
Ph.D., New Mexico State University
Carol Martin
Assistant Professor, Economics
M.S., University of Colorado at Boulder; B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
Merri Mattison
Associate Professor, Sociology
The Student Voice Endowed Teaching Chair, 2015
Ph.D., Antioch University; M.S.W., Canyon College; M.A., Central Michigan University; B.S., Central Michigan University; A.S., Gogebic Community College
Blake Mayberry
Assistant Professor, Geography
Ph.D., University of Kansas; M.A., University of Nebraska-Omaha; B.A., University of Iowa
Sandra McRae Sajbel
Faculty, English
M.A., University of Colorado Boulder
Carlos Medina-Hernandez
Faculty, Physics
Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; M.Sc., University of Texas at Arlington; B.S., Univeridad de los Andes
Toni Nicholas
Assistant Professor, History
Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, 2016
M.A., University of Vermont; B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Fawn Oates
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Outstanding Full Time Instructor of the Year, 2010
"Swede" Johnson/Coors Endowed Teaching Chair 2011-2013
M.A., University of Denver; B.A., Sonoma State University; A.A., Modesto Junior College
Delia Ochoa
Associate Professor, Engineering Graphics Technology
M.E. Tech in Ed, Lesley University; B.A., Arte AC I Techologico de Monterrey; A.A.S. Interior Design, Arte AC I Technologico de Monterrey; A.A.S. Interior Design, CEDIM
Linda Pace
Assistant Professor, Medical Office Technology
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College
Johnnie Padgett
Faculty, Fire Science
A.A.S.,
Valerie Paulson
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
M.S., DeSales University
Jenning Prevatte
Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education/Teacher Education
Arizona State University, West Campus; B.A., Northern Arizona University
Martha Rivero
Faculty, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Program Director, Medical Imaging
B.S., Fort Hays State University
Jared Rodriguez
Department Lead and Faculty, Multimedia Graphic Design/Photography/Journalism
M.F.A., Digital Media & Arts College
Benjamin Rogers
Assistant Professor, Art
M.F.A., Arizona State University; B.F.A., Northern Kentucky University
Leah Rogin Roper
Assistant Professor, English
M.F.A., Naropa University; M.A., University of Northern Arizona; B.A., Western State University; A.A., Colorado Mountain College
Heather Ross
Faculty, Physician Assistant Program
M.D., Tel-Aviv University
Laura Sakry
Faculty, Business/Accounting
B.S., University of Denver; MAcc, University of Denver
Berndt Savig
Assistant Professor, Art
"Swede" Johnson/Coors Endowed Teacher Chair, 2014-2016
M.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi; B.A., University of Northern Colorado
Julie Schneider
Professor, Computer Information Systems/Computer Science
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
Rebecca Smith
Assistant Professor, English
M.A., University of Colorado Denver; B.A., Ohio State University
Daniel Sohl
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
M.S., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; B.S., Buena Vista University
Ellen Speare
Associate Professor, Health Sciences
B.A., San Jose State University; A.A., Foothill College
Shane Spivey
Faculty, Physics
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
Sally Stablein
Assistant Professor, 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
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
M.S., University of Washington; B.S., University of Wisconsin
Irina Strelnikova
Assistant Professor, Economics
M.A., Colorado State University; B.A., Colorado State University
Keith Swain
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Outstanding Full Time Instructor of the Year, 2012; 2013; 2014
Psy.D, California Coast University; M.A., Lesley University, B.A., Columbus State University
Janet Tarase
Associate Professor, Accounting
Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, 2018
M.A.F.I.S., Cleveland State University; B.S., Dyke College
Rich Thatcher
Professor, Electricity Industrial/Commercial/Residential
Licensed Master Electrician; A.A.S., Red Rocks Community College; B.U.S., University of Tennessee
Robert Vroman
Professor, Emergency Medical Services
M.Ed., Colorado State University; B.S., Western Carolina University
Paul Weinrauch
Department Lead and Faculty, Multimedia Graphic Design/Photography/Journalism
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
Kyle Whitecotton
Assistant Professor, English
M.F.A., Western State Colorado University; B.A., Western State College of Colorado; A.A., Colorado Mountain College
James Winter
Associate Professor, 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
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program
M.D., Cornell University Medical College; B.A., Amherst College
Kelly Worden
Professor, Biology
Outstanding Full Time Instructor of the Year, 2019
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles; B.S., University of Puget Sound
Brian Yates
Associate Professor, Foreign Language/Spanish
M.A., Villanova University; B.A., Yale University
Christopher Zaleski
Faculty, Criminal Justice
JD, Seton Hall University; M.A., Rutgers University; B.S., The College of New Jersey