About San Juan College

Mission: Educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Vision: Inspire success through world-class education.

Values: San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students and the community through a process of continuous quality improvement.  Incorporating the acronym of “iCare”, San Juan College upholds and affirms the values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

San Juan College History

San Juan College was founded in 1956 as the Farmington Branch of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts. All classes were initially taught by part-time instructors during evening hours at Farmington High School. In 1958, the name was changed from Farmington Branch to San Juan Branch, NMSU.

During the 1966-67 year, the College received federal grants to construct a facility for a branch campus on 590 acres of land that the Farmington City Council returned to the Bureau of Land Management.Thus, with the first building constructed in 1967-68, San Juan Branch had a permanent site in the northern part of Farmington.

From the first phase of construction in 1967 to 1981, the College grew exponentially.  As the community and local school districts invested more money and support in this university branch campus, the natural desire for more local control and autonomy arose.  A successful county-wide election was held in 1981, approving of separation from NMSU and financial support for a newly created junior college district. On July 1, 1982, an independent and separate community college known officially as Junior College District of San Juan County, and informally as San Juan College, came into being.

Whether you are looking to begin or continue your journey in higher education, increase your job skills, or simply engage in learning for fun, San Juan College offers a wide range of learning opportunities. The College provides an affordable, personalized education offering both face-to-face and online programs. From its modest start in 1956 with 25 students, the College now has a credit enrollment of more than 17,000 students per year. Staff size has grown to nearly 1,040 men and women who operate the College, including approximately 151 full-time faculty and 312 part-time faculty.

Nondiscrimination Statement 

San Juan College is in agreement with and dedicated to providing a place of work and learning that is free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran’s status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.  It is against San Juan College policy to discriminate in any aspect of employment or education, which includes, but is not limited to the following: recruitment; employment and accommodation in the workplace; compensation; benefits and retirement benefits; transfers; layoffs and returns to work; institutionally sponsored education and training; tuition assistance; social and recreational programs; staff development and career advancement; admission and class registration; testing; grading; facility and equipment use; housing; academic accommodations; financial aid/scholarships; as well as any other terms and conditions of employment; or any other academic programs, terms and conditions.

Questions should be directed to the EEO Officer at 505-566-3515.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the information in this publication will be made available in alternative formats upon request to Student Services.  Call (505) 566-3271 for assistance.

San Juan College Main Campus

505-326-3311
www.sanjuancollege.edu/

San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education. The beautifully landscaped main campus is located at 4601 College Blvd, Farmington, NM. The College’s facilities consist of 16 main campus buildings and four off-campus facilities occupying more than 1,099,706 square feet and represent a value of more than $219 million dollars for buildings only.

San Juan College 30th Street Education Center

(505) 326-3311
https://www.sanjuancollege.edu/campuses/30th-street-campus/

San Juan College 30th Street Education Center is located at 3401 E 30th Street in Farmington, NM.  The 30th Street Education Center houses the ACE Center, the Community Learning Center and ENCORE, the ENLACE Family Center, Marketing and Public Relations Department, the Center for Workforce Development, the Office of Institutional Research and Strategic Planning, the Veterinary Technology Program, Switchboard, San Juan College’s University Programs partners, and other departments.

San Juan College East

(505) 566-4151
www.sanjuancollege.edu/eastcampus

San Juan College East is located at 315 South Ash Street in the Aztec Family Center. The East Campus offers registration and payment assistance for all credit and non-credit classes; credit courses; computer lab; and a variety of popular non-credit classes. 

San Juan College West

(505) 566-3598
www.sanjuancollege.edu/west

San Juan College West is located at 69 County Road 6500 in Kirtland, NM. The campus offers a variety of services, including registration and payment assistance; credit courses; computer lab; and a variety of credit and non-credit classes. The campus provides library services for both students and the community and computer access to the main campus library. 

Hutton Street Campus

(505) 326-3311

www.sanjuancollege.edu/HuttonStreetCampus

The San Juan College Hutton Street Campus is located at 800 South Hutton Street in Farmington, NM. The campus offers training for the College’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Fire Sciences programs, as well as Archeology classes.

Accreditation and Affiliations

San Juan College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1973 when it received accreditation as a branch of New Mexico State University.  In the 1980’s, San Juan College was awarded a transfer of accreditation from New Mexico State University, San Juan Campus to San Juan College.  In 2000, San Juan College was selected by the HLC to participate in the Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP), a systematic, on-going approach to institutional accreditation and continuous quality improvement.  Following submission of a successful Systems Portfolio in 2018 and HLC’s discontinuation of the AQIP pathway, San Juan College has moved to HLC’s “Open Pathway” and will have its next review and site visit in 2023.  Accreditation information can be viewed by the public on the web at www.sanjuancollege.edu/accreditation.  The college is also a member of the following organizations:  

San Juan College Foundation, Inc.

(505) 566-3200
www.sjcfoundation.org

San Juan College Foundation, Inc. was established in 1972 as a 501 (c)(3) corporation. Its purpose is to support San Juan College by encouraging, soliciting, receiving, and administering gifts and bequests of property and funds. The Foundation provides funds for scholarships for San Juan College students, instructional enhancement, and faculty development.

The Foundation’s Board of Directors is comprised of outstanding volunteers interested in supporting higher education. The Board has sound fiscal policies and procedures and publishes annual CPA audits.

Danny Beyhan, President
Kenneth Leach, Vice President
Kerwin Gober, Treasurer
Kathy Jo Myers, Secretary
Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass, SJC President
Gayle Dean, Executive Director
Shane Chance, College Board Representative

Members

San Juan College Board

Joe Rasor Chairman District 4	Hoskie Benally Vice Chairman District 1	R. Shane Chance Secretary District 6
Evelyn B. Benny Member District 2	Byron Manning Member District 3	John Thompson Member District 5
Valerie Uselman Member District 7

Administration, Professional Staff, and Faculty

Executive Leadership Team

B.A., New Mexico State University, 1993
M.S., New Mexico State University, 1994
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2001

Edward DesPlas-Executive Vice President

B.B.A. University of Texas, 1986
M.A. Amberton University, 2000

Dr. Boomer Appleman-Vice President for Student Services

B.A., Oklahoma State University, 1992
M.S., University of Central Oklahoma, 2000
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University, 2014

Dr. Adrienne Forgette-Vice President for Learning

B.A., California State University, 1985
M.S., Fuller Theological Seminary, 1992
Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary, 1995

Gayle Dean-Executive Director of Foundation

B.A. University of Northern Colorado, 1972

Ron Jernigan-Senior Director, Strategic Planning

M.S., University of Phoenix, 1999

Rhonda Schaefer-Senior Director, Marketing and Public Relations

B.A., New Mexico State University, 1994

Senior Leadership Team

Sandra Gilpin-Associate Vice President for Learning

B.A., The Colorado College, 1993
M.A., George Washington University, 1998

Kerri Langoni-Associate Vice President, Human Resources and Legal Activities

J.D., University of Montana School of Law, 2008

Jon Betz-Senior Director, Enrollment Services

B.B.A., New Mexico State University, 1992
M.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2008

Frank Cole-Senior Director, Purchasing

B.A., Alameda College, 2002

Christy Ferrato-Senior Director, Advising & Counseling Center

B.F.A., University of Denver, 1979
M.S., University of Oregon, 1980
M.F.A., Vermont College of Fine Arts, 2008

Chris Harrelson-Senior Director, Physical Plant

Journeyman Electrician License, 2015

Mindi-Kim Schrum-Senior Director, Financial Aid

A.A., San Juan College, 2000
B.U.S., University of New Mexico, 2008

Jenniffer Valora-Senior Director, Student Success

A.S. Pueblo Community College, 1995
B.S. Colorado State University, 1998
M.B. A., University of the Southwest, 2012

Roy Lytle-Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Center

B.S., University of Kansas, 1992

John Boggs-Dean, School of Humanities

M.A., St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, 2017

Michael Ottinger-Dean, School of Science, Math, and Engineering

Ph.D., University of Texas, 1997

Sherry Paxson-Dean, School of Health Sciences

B.S., University of Oklahoma, 1987

Lorenzo Reyes-Dean, Center for Workforce and Economic Development

Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 2014

Alicia Corbell-Interim Dean, School of Energy

B.B.A., Texas Tech University, 1978

Cheryl Jordan-Interim Dean, School of Business and Information Technology

B.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1993
M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University, 1995

Donald Beauregard-Interim Dean, School of Trades and Technology

B.A., Adam State College of Colorado, 1974
M.A., University of New Mexico, 1990

Professional Staff

Karen Acree-Director, Online Services

M.A., New Mexico State University, 2006

Elaine Benally-Director, SJC West

B.S., Westminster College, 1975
M.A., New Mexico State University, 1984

Jillian Bishop-Director, Center for Student Careers & Employment

A.A.S., ITT Technical Institute, 2008

Laura Black-Director/Associate Professor, Veterinary Technology

A.A.S Cedar Valley College, 1997

Arely Caro-Director, ENLACE/Herencia Latina Programs

B.S., New Mexico Highlands University, 2011
M.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2012

Judith Castleberry-Director, Enterprise Center

B.A., New Mexico State University, 1976

Deborah Chalmers-Director, EDGE Trio

B.A., Oklahoma State University, 1999
M.S., Oklahoma State University, 2002

Maxine Chapman- Director/Assistant Professor, Surgical Technology

Certified Surgical Technician, 2003
B.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 2014

Liesl Dees-Director, Community Learning Center

B.A., Samford University, 1989
M.A., The George Washington University, 1992

Alexis Domme-Director/Instructor, Teacher Education Programs

B.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 2005
M.A., The George Washington University, 2006
Educational Specialist, The George Washington University, 2010

Linann Easley-Director, Henderson Fine Arts Center

B.A., New Mexico State University, 1994

Cody Elledge-Director, Health and Human Performance Center

B.A., New Mexico State University, 1991
A.A., New Mexico State University, 1990

Kristie Ellis-Controller, Administrative Services

M.S., New Mexico State University, 1997

Samanthi Hewakapuge-Director, Library

B.A., University of Peradeniya, 1996 
M.A., Ohio University, 2001
M.L.I.S., University of Arizona, 2003

Kenneth “Kenny” Hibner-Director, Department of Public Safety

A.A.S., San Juan College, 2003

Debroah Honstad-Director/Professor, Health Information Technology

B.A., College of St. Scholastica, 2001
M.A., Concordia University, 2007

Ashley Huntsman-Director, User Services, Information Technology Center

A.S., Computer Science, San Juan College, 2005
CompTIA A+ Certification, 2010
HP ExpertOne Accredited Platform Specialist-HP
Desktops, Workstations and Notebooks, 2012

Kelly Kelley-Director/Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant

B.A., San Jose State University, 1994

Shawna Kemper-Director, Nursing

B.A., San Diego State University, 1993
M.A.T.B.S., Fuller Theological Seminary, 2006

Jenny Lambert-Director/Assistant Professor, Adult Education and Learning Initiatives

B.A., San Diego State University, 1993
M.A.T.B.S., Fuller Theological Seminary, 2006

David Liebel-Director, Tutoring Center

B.A., Fort Lewis, 2015
A.A., San Juan College, 2013

Dr. Julius Manz-Director/Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene Program

B.S., University of New Mexico, 1985
Naval Nuclear Engineer, U.S. Navy, 1987
D.D.S., University of Colorado (Denver), 1998

Carmen Martinez-Director, Small Business Development Center

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1991
M.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2001

Diane Meyer-Director/Assistant Professor, EMT and Paramedics

B.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 2015
Paramedic Certificate, HealthOne Denver, 2002

Dr. Therese Millis, Director/Associate Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

A.A.S., Northwest Community College, 1978
B.S., University of Wyoming, 1981
B.S., University North Dakota, 1985
D.P.T., Arizona School of Health Sciences, 2009

Francell Nakai-Director, Child and Family Development Center

A.A., San Juan College, 2007
B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2009
M.A., Easter New Mexico University, 2013

Dr. Janet L. Peterson-Director, Center for Professional Development

B.A., University of Colorado, 1990
M.A., Arizona State University, 1994
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2000

Shelley Pickett-Director, Environmental Health

M.A., University of Texas, 1990

Lydell Powell-Director/Instructor, Surgical Technology 

A.A.S., Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, 2017
Certified Surgical 1st Assistant, National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting, 2012

Eileen Richey-Director, Support Services Administration

M.A., New Mexico State University, 1996

Amanda Robles-Director, Student Activities

M.A., Baker University, 2017
B.A.,  Fort Lewis College, 2003

Linda Schwinghammer-Director, Testing Center

B.A. Mankato State University, 1982
M.A. Ed., Hamline University, 1998

Byron Tsabetsaye-Director, Native American Center

M.A., New York University, 2015
B.A., Fort Lewis College, 2013

Karen Tuohey-Director/Assistant Professor, Respiratory Therapy

A.A.S., Macomb Community College, 1982
B.S., University of Phoenix, 1999
MEd., Concordia University, 2015

Stacey Allen-Assistant Director/EDI Officer, Human Resources

B.A., Saint Leo College, 1992
M.S., Troy State University, 1994

Amy Cooper-Assistant Director/Professor, PTA Distance Learning

B.S., University of Tennessee, 1997
M.P.T., Northwestern University, 2002
D.P.T., Northwestern University, 2002
M.S., Northwestern University, 2004

Gregory Gallegos-Assistant Director, Financial Aid Office

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1995

Malisa Keel-Assistant Director, Center for Workforce Development

B.S., Trident University International, 2012
M.S., Trident University International, 2013

Shauna Mangum-Assistant Director/Assistant Professor, Nursing

M.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 2014

Scott Michlin-General Manager, KSJE Radio

B.A., State University College, Buffalo 1986

Steve Miller, Assistant Controller, Administrative Services

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1991

Sherri Schaaf-Registrar, Registration and Records Services

A.A., Fort Lewis College, 1989
B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1996
M.B.A., California InterContinental University, 2011

College Faculty

Annette Abend- Assistant Professor, English

M.B.A, Columbia College, 2013

Jake Arellano-Assistant Professor, Operations Apprenticeship

A.A.S., San Juan College, 1988

Sara Avila-Instructor, Nursing

A.S., San Juan College, 2010
B.S., Western Governors University, 2018 

Christine Baade-Associate Professor, Mathematics

B.S., Michigan Technological University, 1985
M.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 1988

Donna Bakken-Assistant Professor, Nursing

B.S., Viterbo University, 2006
M.S., Concordia University, 2016

James Barnes-Associate Professor, Physics and Engineering

B.S., Fort Lewis College, 1985
M.S., Montana State University, 1987

Richard Barnes-Nursing Lab & Simulation Center Coordinator, Nursing

B.S., University of Phoenix, 2010
M.S., University of Phoenix, 2012

Eric Bateman- Professor, English

B.A., Brigham Young University, 1990
M.A., Idaho State University, 1992

Matthew Bell-Assistant Professor, Math

M.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 2011

Michele Berkey-Professor, Chemistry

B.S., Fort Lewis College, 1991
M.S., University of New Mexico, 1996

Carl Bickford-Professor, Engineering

B.S., Clarkson University, 1990
M.S., Colorado State University, 1994

Crystal Blake-Assistant Professor, Biology

B.S., Brigham Young University, 2003
M.S., Brigham Young University, 2008
Ph.D.,Brigham Young University, 2010

Jared Blood-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Auto Body

Auto Certificate, San Juan College, 2005
A.A.S., San Juan College, 2009

Dr. David Bramhall-Professor, History and Philosophy

B.A., Wake Forest University, 1972
M.A., Monmouth University, 1995
Ph.D., Drew University, 1999

Shirley Brewer- Clinical Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Respiratory Therapy

A.A.S., Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, 1998
B.S., South Carolina State University, 2002
B.A., Ashford University, 2011
M.A., Ashford University, 2013

Troy Brown-Assistant Professor, Fire Science

Retired Battalion Chief, 20 years of service
25 years Fire and EMS Instructor
Certified Fitness Coordinator

Tina Bruce-Assistant Professor, Health Information Technology Program

B.S., Louisiana Tech, 2009

Dr. John Burris-Professor, Geology

B.A., Miami University, 1996
M.S., University of Wyoming, 1998
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2004

Allison Cahoon-Instructor, Dental Hygiene

B.D.H., University of New Mexico, 2000
M.D. H., Idaho State University, 2013

Christopher Caine-Assistant Professor, CDL Program

NM State Certified CDL Examiner

Angela Campbell-Instructor, Health Information Technology

A.A., Lake Land College, 2010
B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2010
B.S., Stephens College, 2011
M.S., Southern Illinois University, 2018

Michael Charles-Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

A.S., Community College of the Air Force, 2002
B.S., The College of Santa Fe, 2006

Lori Cheney-Assistant Professor, Nursing

A.S.N., San Juan College, 1993
B.S.N., Eastern New Mexico University, 2012

Minhwa Choi-Assistant Professor, Math

B.M.E., Myongji University, 1997
M.S., University of Missouri, 2003
Ph.D., University of Nevada, 2018

Jefferson Chorn-Instructor, Auto Technology

B.E., University of New Mexico, 2015

Richardyna Chrisite-Assistant Professor, Social Science

A.A., San Juan College, 1996
B.A., University of New Mexico, 1998
M.A., Eastern New Mexico, 2006 

Louella Clary-Assistant Professor, Cosmetology

A.A., Trinidad State Junior College, 1981
Mr. John’s Beauty School, 1987

Tamara Coombs-Assistant Professor, Mathematics

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1991
M.A., New Mexico State University, 2006

Dr. Andrea Kay Cooper-Professor, Anthropology

B.A., Grinnell College, 1998
M.S., University of New Mexico, 2002
Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 2007

Cameron Cooper-Associate Professor, Computer Science

B.A., Occidental College, 1996
M.S.I.N., Carnegie Mellon University, 1997
M.A., Northwestern University, 2000
Ed.M., Harvard University, 2001
Ph.D., Walden University, 2007

Cheryl Cothern-Instructor, Nursing

A.S., New Mexico State University, 1993
B.S.N, Grand Canyon University, 2017 

Sherri Cummins-Associate Professor, Student Success

M.S., Colorado State University, 1994

Chancy Deal-Assistant Professor, Auto Body

A.S., New Mexico State University, 2008 

Gordon DeSpain-Professor, Mathematics

B.S., University of Houston, 1984
M.A., Doane College, 1997

Kari Deswood-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, English

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 2004
M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University, 2011

Peter Doerfert-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Safety Program

Level 2 Teaching License, State of New Mexico, 2012
B.A., New Mexico State University, 1978

Margret Donohue R.N.-Assistant Professor, Nursing

A.D.N., San Juan College, 2002
B.A., College of St. Thomas, 1989
M.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2012

Lisa Dorner-Instructor, Nursing

M.S.N, Drexel University, 2003

Todd Doyle-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, IPOP Program

B.S., Iowa State University, 1986

Rachel Dworsky-Associate Professor, English

B.A., Sonoma State University, 2005
M.A., Sonoma State University, 2011
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 2014

Marc Dziak-Assistant Professor, English

M.A., Boise State University, 2007
Ph.D., Purdue University, 2014

Curtis Elifritz-Instructor, Math

B.S., Southern University, 2003
M.S., University of Utah, 2006

Carrie Elledge-Associate Professor, Mathematics

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1995
M.A.S., Pennslvania State University, 2015

Katherine Elliot-Assistant Professor, Accounting

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1985
M.S., San Diego State, 1992

Don Ellis-Professor, Ceramics

B.S., McMurry University, 1982
M.F.A., University of North Texas, 1986

Dr. Andrea Ericksen-Professor, Psychology

B.A., University of California, Riverside, 1998
M.A., University of California, Riverside, 2000
Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 2003

Dr. Veronica Evans-Professor, Biology

B.S., University of New Mexico, 1998
Ph.D., University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 2005

Teun Fetz-Associate Professor, Music

D.M., University of Illinois, 2003

Johnathan Fisher-Associate Professor, English

B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2001
M.A., San Francisco State University, 2006

Nora Flucke-Assistant Professor, Nursing

A.D.N, San Juan College, 2000
B.S.N, University of New Mexico, 2011 
M.S.N., University of Colorado, 2013
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 2019

Andrew Fuller-Instructor, English

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 2007
M.A., Colorado State University, 2012

Kate Fulton-Professor, Psychology

B.A., James Madison University, 1984
M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University, 1991

Russell Grahn-Associate Professor, Biology

B.S., University of California at Irvine, 1993
M.N.S., Idaho State University, 2005

William Hatch-Professor, Fine Arts

B.F.A., Brigham Young University, 1982
M.F.A., Brigham Young University, 1984

Jason Hayes-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Diesel

A.A.S., San Juan College, 2006

John Hoff -Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Welding

B.S., Black Hills State University, 1988

Phillip “Paul” Hughes-Assistant Professor, Welding

Welding Certificate, New Mexico State University, 1998

Raymond John-Assistant Professor, Instrumentation

Instrument Repairman Journeyman, 1977
33 years of Electric Generation experience 

Dr. Mark Johnson-Associate Professor, Mathematics

B.S., Brigham Young University, 1996
M.S., Brigham Young University, 1997
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2007

Beth Jones-Instructor, Nursing

B.S.N., William Jewell College, 1993

Fred Kaul-Instructor, Mathematics 

B.S., University of New Mexico, 2012 
M.S., University of New Mexico, 2016

Marlinda Kaulaity-Associate Professor, English

B.A., Arizona State University, 1979
M.A., Arizona State University, 1989
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2007

Angie Kirk-Instructor, English

B.A., University of California, 2000
Other Terminal Degree, 2008

Jeanne Kofron-Assistant Professor, Communications

M.S., Washington University, 1980

Kris Kraly-Assistant Professor, English

B.A., University of Wyoming, 1979
M.A., University of Wyoming, 1982
M.A., University of Arizona, 1996

Karen Krob-Assistant Professor, Social Science and History

B.A., University of Puget Sound, 2004
M.A., University of Northern Colorado, 2005
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado, 2015

Kristina Lacey-Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Assistant

A.S., San Juan College, 2010
B.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 2014

Errol Lano-Instructor, Drafting

A.A., San Juan College, 2011
B.A., Collins College, 2002

Casey Ledford-Instructor, CDL

A.A.S., Umpqua Community College, 2006
Other Terminal Degree, Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training/State Police Academy, 2006 

Richard Lee-Coordinator/Instructor, Petroleum Production Operations

B.A., Miami University, 1996
M.S., University of Wyoming, 1998
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2004

Jennifer Lewis-Associate Professor, Biology

B.A., College of Wooster, 1994
M.S., Wayne State University, 2003

Vaughn Lewis-Associate Professor, Auto Technology

A.A., San Juan College, 1981
33 years Auto Technology experience

Nicholle Liessman-Instructor, Social Science & History

A.A., San Juan College, 2012 
B.A., Fort Lewis College, 2013
M.S.W., New Mexico Highlands University, 2016

Kolbjorn Lindland-Instructor, School of Energy

Licensed Well Control Instructor, IADC, 1983

Michael Lindsay-Assistant Professor, Industrial Plant

A.A., San Juan College, 1994

Stacie Litke-Instructor, Nursing

A.S.N., San Juan College, 2010
B.S.N., American Sentinel University, 2017
M.S.N., American Sentinel University, 2018

David Loney-Instructor, Biology

B.A., University of Iowa, 1988
M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1999 

Jeanette Lukowski-Instructor, English

B.A., University of Minnesota, 1998
M.A., St. Cloud State University, 2004
M.F.A., Goddard College, 2011

Murdoch Maloney-Professor, Business and Marketing

B.A., University of New Mexico, 1990
M.B.A., University of New Mexico, 1993

Lorraine B.Manavi-Assistant Professor, Navajo Language

A.A., Diné College, 1986
A.A., Diné College, 1993
B.A., Ft, Lewis College, 1994,
M.A., Arizona State University, 2001

Donna Maness-Instructor, Cosmetology

Ed.D., San Juan College, 2018

Julius Manz-Director/Professor, Dental Hygiene

D.D.S., University of Colorado, 1998

David Mayeux-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Planetarium

B.S., Louisana State University and A&M College, 1990

Robert McCartney-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Auto Technology

A.A., San Juan College, 1997

Gregory McCarty-Instructor, EMT & Paramedics

B.A.,Eastern New Mexico University, 2017
Paramedic Certification, 2000

Brent McCay-Instructor, Physical Therapy Assistant Program

B.A., Lubbock Christian University, 1997
Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate, 2016

Chelsea McMahon-Instructor, Nursing

A.S., Oklahoma State University, 2009
B.S., Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 2014
M.S., Western Governors University, 2017

Nancy Mike-Associate Professor, Administrative Office Assistant Program

B.S. Northern Arizona University 1973
M.S.S. United States Sports Academy 1997
M.B.A. Gonzaga University 2004

Dr. Eric Miller-Professor, Chemistry

B.A., University of Colorado, 1986
Ph.D., Arizona State University, 1994

Kymbr Mordecki-Instructor, (CLEAR) Career Life Engagement

B.S.,  Southwest Texas State University, 2001

Mary Mould-Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

A.S., St. Petersburg College, 1999
A.A., St. Petersburg College, 2010
B.S., St. Petersburg College, 2010
M.A., University of Phoenix, 2012

Dawn Myers-Associate Professor, Humanities

B.A., University of New Mexico, 1987
M.A., Adams State College, 2011

Nichole Nelson-Garcia-Instructor, Human Services

B.S.W., New Mexico State University, 1993
M.S.W., New Mexico Highlands University, 2005

Virginia Nickles-Instructor, Music

M.A., Rider University, 1999

Jean-Paul Ntusi-Assistant Professor, English

B.A., Institut Pédagogique National, 1998
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2008
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2015

Alicia O’Brien-Assistant Professor, Mathematics

B.S., University of New Mexico, 1994
M.A., Western Governors University, 2004
D.Ed., Walden University, 2011

Elizabeth Onik-Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene

M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh, 2006

Christopher Opperman-Instructor, Fire Science

Fire Science Instructor I&II, IFSAC, 2018 

Janet Parkes-Assistant Professor, Chemistry

B.S., University of Arizona, 1987
M.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 2017

Claude Pence-Instructor, Diesel Technology

B.A., University of Texas Arlington, 1981

Zachary Pettijohn-Instructor, Building Trades

B.A., Drury College, 1997

Elizabeth Phelps-Associate Professor, Reading

B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1980
M.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2008

Joseph Pipkin-Assistant Professor, Psychology

B.A., San Diego State University, 2010
M.A., California State University, 2013
Ph.D., University of Texas, 2016

Jeffrey Pomeroy-Instructor, Communications

B.S., New Mexico State University, 1996
M.S., New Mexico State University, 1998

Amy Procassini-Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

A.A.S., Cedar Valley College, 2006
B.S., Thomas Edison State University, 2016

Hannah Rankin-Assistant Professor, English

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 2005
M.A., Case Western Reserve University, 2010

Dr. Debra Reed-Associate Professor, Veterinary Technology

B.S., Colorado State University, 1982
D.V.M., Colorado State University, 1991

John Reese-Coordinator/Instructor, EMS Program

Paramedic License, NREMT, 2017
B.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2011

Luke Renner-Professor, Digital Media Arts and Design

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1997

Patricia Roach-Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

B.A., St. Cloud State University, 1978

Dr. Kelly Robison-Professor, History

B.A., Kenyon College, 1988
M.A., University of Montana, 1992
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1997

James Rooker, Jr.-Assistant Professor, Auto Technology

B.S., Western New Mexico University, 2003

Christopher Sanders-Coordinator/Instructor, Physical Education

B.A., Illinois State University, 2001
M.A., Illinois State University, 2004

Ana Sawyer,Assistant Professor, Modern Language

B.A., Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, 2003
M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University, 2011

Lori Schiess-Associate Professor, Biology

B.A., Idaho State University, 1994
M.A., Louisiana State University, 2002
M.A., Michigan State University, 2004

Jeffry Schofield-Assistant Professor, Auto Technology

ASE Certified Master Technician, 1981

Qinqin Schoser-Coordinator/Instructor, Instrumentation and Controls

B.S., Changsha University of Electrical Power, 2001

Brian Seavey-Coordinator/Associate Professor, Drafting

B.S., University of New Mexico, 1991
B.S., University of New Mexico, 2000

Chulwoo Shin-Assistant Professor, Biology

B.S., Chungnam National University, 2002 
M.S.,Chungnam National University, 2004
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2015

Debra Simonson-Coordinator/Instructor, Cosmetology

B.A., Purdue University, 2007 

Jennifer Slough-Instructor, PTA Distance Learning

A.A.S., Amarillo College, 2009
B.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 2017 

Danielle Sullivan-Associate Professor, English

M.A., University of Memphis, 2002

Michael Tenski-Assistant Professor, Diesel Technology

Certified in Automotive and Diesel Technology
27+ years experience

Kelsey Toler-Instructor, Nursing

B.S., Grand Canyon University, 2017

John Toolan-Instructor, Englisth

B.A., The State University of New Jersey-Rutgers, 1990
M.A., Middlebury, 2008

Chad Triplett-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Building Trades

B.S., Aurora University, 1994
M.S., Aurora University, 1995
15 years construction experience

Geraldine Trujillo-Oxspring-Assistant Professor, Teacher Education and Alternative Licensure Program

B.A., University of Auckland, 1993
M.Ed., University of Auckland, 1997

Jonathan Tsosie-Instructor, Biology

B.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 2014
M.S., Columbia University, 2018

Timothy Ulrich-Instructor, Industrial Plant

B.S., Colorado State University, 1993

Joseph Verce-Assistant Professor, School of Business

J.D., California Western School of Law, 1980

Travis Wade-Instructor, English

A.A., San Juan College, 2007
B.A., Clarion University, 2008
M.A., Chatham University, 2013

LuAnn Walton-Assistant Professor, Developmental Mathematics

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1978
M.A., New Mexico State University, 2002

Ivan Ward-Instructor, Instrumentation

New Mexico Jouneyman Electrician License, 2018
New Mexico Electrical Contactor License, 2018

Gerald Williams-Professor, Mathematics

B.S., California State University, 1989
M.S., Yale University, 1992

Vernon Willie-Associate Professor, Mathematics

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1994
M.S., Northern Arizona University, 1996

Shannon Wilmer-Assistant Professor, Welding

A.S., San Juan College, 1996

Mikel Wilson-Coordinator/Assistant Professor, CDL

New Mexico Commercial Drivers License Examiner, 2012

Stacy Wolfe-Coordinator/Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant

B.S., Western Michigan University, 1995
M.S., University of Indianapolis, 2000

Barton Womack-Professor, Economics

B.S., University of Wyoming, 1986
M.B.A., University of Wyoming, 1989

David Wright-Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1973

College Emeriti Faculty

Lynn Abbott, Instructor, Carpentry -1999
Ed Ahlm, Assistant Professor, Carpentry - 2009
Joan Arrowsmith, Assistant Professor, Nursing - 2012
Lillie Begay, Assistant Professor, Administrative Office Assistant - 2009
Dr. Karen Benally, Associate Professor, Anthropology - 2008
Wilfred Beaupre, Dean, Business and CIS Division - 2002
Wendy Bircher, Director/Professor, PTA Program - 2010
Melvona Boren, Professor of Business Education - 1994
Elizabeth Brock, R.N, Assistant Professor, Nursing - 2000
Nisa Bruce, Director, Nursing- 2017
James Burgess, Associate Professor, Communication - 2004
Elizabeth Castle, Assistant Professor, English - 2007
John Collins, Coordinator, Fire Science, Welding - 2010
Gail Cramer, Associate Professor, Developmental Learning - 2006
Dr. Patricia Dalton, Director, Early Childhood - 2002
Richard DeLaBarcena, Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Instrumentation & Controls - 2015
Linda Edwards, Associate Professor, Music- 2018
Linda Fredericks, Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Teacher Education/Alternative Licensure Program-2014
Alfonso Garcia, Associate Professor, Business Administration - 1998
Patricia Goff, Assistant Professor, Office Careers - 2012
William Gray, Assistant Professor, School of Humanities
Richard Greenaker, Associate Professor, School of Energy - 2013
Lew Hamilton, Assistant Professor, Mathematics - 2000
Rod Hancock, Professor, Economics and Business Administration - 1998
Kenneth Heil, Professor, Biology and Geology - 2001
Dr. Donna Hobbs, Professor, Biology - 2015
Dr. Robert Hokom, Assistant Professor, English - 2004
Dr. Victoria Holmsten,Professor, English - 2014
Charlie Houghton, Dean of Trades and Technology - 2004
Thomas Hudson, Assistant Professor, School of Energy - 2012
Donald Hyder, Professor, Biology- 2018
Mary Lou Jaeger, Education Program Specialist/Assistant Professor, Teacher Education/Alternative Licensure Program-2014
Dr. Connie Jacobs, Professor, English - 2008
Dewey Jelen, Assistant Professor, Machine Shop - 2008
Arthur Jones, Assistant Professor, Machine Shop - 1995
Curtis Joslin, Assistant Professor, Automotive - 2010
Connie Kelt, Associate Professor, Business - 2011
Pete Kinnas, Associate Professor, Humanities - 2015
Larry Kraemer, Associate Professor, Instrumentation & Controls - 2015
Carla Lich-Assistant Professor, Nursing-2014
Mort Lord, Associate Professor, Mathematics - 1995
Dale McCoskey, Instructor, Auto Body - 1998
Roger McCoskey, Assistant Professor, Auto Body - 2012
William McQueen, Assistant Professor, Controls Technology - 2012
Dr. Jimmy Miller, Professor, History/Political Science - 2002
Fred Moore, Assistant Professor, Welding - 2000
Jinny Moore, Assistant Professor, English - 2008
Dr. Ralph Moorehead, Professor, Psychology - 1999
Gerald Nix, Assistant Professor, English - 2001
Judy Palier, Professor, Political Science - 2016
Susan Pierce, Associate Professor, Office Career - 2011
John Prather, Assistant Professor, School of Energy - 2013
Vonda Rabuck-Assistant Professor, Mathematics-2014
Nancy Redhouse, Assistant Professor, English - 2004
Theresa Reherman, Associate Professor, Humanities, 2015
Dr. Timothy Reeves, Professor, Computer Science, 2012
Bonnie Rung, Assistant Professor-2013
Bobby Sanders, Assistant Professor-2013
Dr. Sue Schmedinghoff, Associate Professor - 2003
Carroll Schnabel, Director, Health Information Technology - 2010
Virgene Stan, Assistant Professor, English and Philosophy - 2000
Deanna Stanford, Assistant Professor, English/Social Science - 1999
Christine Sterton, Lead Teacher, CFDC - 2015
Raymond Stevens, Professor, Government/Sociology - 1987
Archie Stock, Assistant Professor, School of Energy - 2010
David Thompson, Instructor, Welding - 1992
Gene Trenary, Assistant Professor, Accounting - 2007
Richard Vaughan, Assistant Professor, English - 2009
Jana Wallace, Assistant Professor, Math - 2006
Larry Welsh, Associate Professor, Math - 2006
T. Jerry Wilson, Assistant Professor, School of Energy - 2010
Dr. Judith Wooderson, Professor, Drafting - 2002

Past Presidents

Dr. James C. Henderson, Campus Director - 1975-1982; President - 1982-2002; Chancellor Emeritus
Dr. Carol J. Spencer, President - 2002-2011