About San Juan College

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

Vision: Inspire success through world-class education and life-changing experiences.

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 with a credit enrollment of more than 9,000 students per year. Staff size has grown to more than 1,000 people who operate the College, including approximately 150 full-time faculty and nearly 390 part-time faculty.

Nondiscrimination Statement 

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Statement

San Juan College is committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state, and local laws. This dedication extends to recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, transfers, separations, returns, institutionally sponsored education, training, tuition assistance, social and recreational programs, staff development opportunities, and advancement. The College is committed to ongoing support that promotes equal opportunity, inclusion, and non-discrimination efforts for its faculty, staff, students, contractors, and visitors. The programs will require the personal dedication of every member of the college community to implement the commitments of the institution. Inquiries should be directed to the EEO Officer at (505) 566-3515. 

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 17 main campus buildings and four off-campus facilities occupying more than 1,054,454 square feet and represent a value of more than $670 million dollars for buildings only.

San Juan College 30th Street Education Center

(505) 326-3311

https://www.sanjuancollege.edu/about/campuses/ 

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, San Juan College’s University Programs partners, and other departments.

San Juan College East

(505) 566-4151

https://www.sanjuancollege.edu/about/campuses/

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

https://www.sanjuancollege.edu/about/campuses/

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. 

800 S. Hutton Street Complex

(505) 326-3311

https://www.sanjuancollege.edu/about/campuses/

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 Science programs.

Accreditation and Affiliations

San Juan College first received accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in 1973 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 mid-cycle review in 2028 and comprehensive evaluation for Reaffirmation of Accreditation and site visit in 2034. 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:  

Accreditations

• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing  
• Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
• Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• American Occupational Therapy Association
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation
• Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
• Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
• Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
• Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Service Professions
• Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
• Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• International Association of Drilling Contractors
• National Association for the Education of Young Children
• National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
• New Mexico Public Education Department

Certifications

• Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
• College Reading and Learning Association
• International Business Incubator Association
• International Tutor Training Program
• National College Testing Association

Affiliations

• American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers   
• American Dental Association
• American Dental Education Association
• American Dental Hygienists’ Association
• American Library Association
• American Physical Therapy Association
• American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (NM not listed on site)
• American Society for Clinical Pathology
• Association of College & Research Libraries
• Association of Fundraising Professionals (NM not listed on site)
• Association of Institutional Researchers
• College and University Professional Association for Human Resources
• Community College Business Officers
• Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
• CompTIA: Information Technology (IT) Industry and Association
• Consortium of College Testing Centers
• Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education
• Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
• CyberWatch West Consortium
• International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
• Learning Resources Network
• Mountain Plains Library Association
• National Association of College Auxiliary Services
• National Association of College Stores
• National Association of College and University Business Officers
• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers
• National Cyber Watch Center
• National League for Nursing
• New Mexico American Physical Therapy Association
• New Mexico Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers
• New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry
• New Mexico Association of Institutional Researchers and Planners
• New Mexico Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
• New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care
• New Mexico Board of Nursing
• New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence
• New Mexico Collegiate Business Articulation Consortium
• New Mexico Deans and Directors of Education
• New Mexico Dental Association
• New Mexico Dental Hygiene Association
• New Mexico Joint Organization of Education
• New Mexico Library Association
• New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium
• New Mexico Tech Council
• New Mexico Trucking Association
• Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
• Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention
• Rocky Mountain Association of Institutional Researchers Southwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Western Association of College and University Business Officers
• Western Society of Periodontology

Membership

• American Association of Community Colleges
• American Association of Respiratory Care
• Association of Community College Trustees
• Association of Small Business Development Centers
• Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
• League for Innovation
• Mountain States Association of Community Colleges
• National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
• New Mexico Consortium of Academic Libraries
• New Mexico Independent Community Colleges
• Rocky Mountain Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

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.

Scott Bird, President
Steve Grey, Vice President
Laurie Henry, Treasurer
Kerri Sandoval, Secretary
Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass, SJC President
Shane Chance, College Board Representative
Gayle Dean, Executive Director

Members

San Juan College Board

Valerie Uselman Chairperson District 7	Bev Taylor Vice Chairperson District 5	GloJean Todacheene Secretary District 1
Julie Rasor Member District 4	Evelyn B. Benny Member District 2	Byron Manning Member District 3
R. Shane Chance Member District 6

Administration and Faculty

Executive Leadership Team

Annette Abend - Professor, Business

A.A., Valencia Community College, 1989
B.S., Walden University, 2007
M.B.A., Columbia College, 2013

Dr. Ehap Alahmead - Assistant Professor, Business

M.B.A., Yarmouk University, 2013
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2023

NiAnna Alcon - Instructor/Clinical Coordinator, Respiratory Therapy

A.A.S., Clarendon College, 2016

Damien Augustine - Instructor, English

M.A., Grand Canyon University, 2020

Daniel Augustine - Instructor, Navajo Language

B.A., University of New Mexico, 2018
M.A., University of New Mexico, 2024 

Sara Avila - Assistant Professor, Nursing

A.S., San Juan College, 2010
B.S., Western Governors University, 2018
M.S., Western Governors University, 2021

Clare Barker - Instructor, English

M.A., Texas State University, 2003

Richard Barnes - Assistant Director/Assistant Professor, 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

Donald Beauregard - Coordinator/Associate Professor, Auto Technology

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

Matthew Bell - Associate Professor, Mathematics

B.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 2006
M.A., Eastern New Mexico University, 2011

Michele Berkey - Professor, Chemistry

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

Carrie Bixby - Professor, Mathematics

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

Dr. Crystal Blake - 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, 2012
A.A.S., San Juan College, 2012

Dr. David Bramhall - Professor, History

B.A., Wake Forest University, 1972
M.A., Drew University, 1998
Ph.D., Drew University, 1999

Dr. John Burris - Professor, Geology

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

Kelsey Byrne - Instructor, English

B.A., University of New Mexico, 2011
M.A. University of New Mexico, 2016

Allison Cahoon - Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene

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

Christopher Caine - Assistant Professor, Transportation Program

CDL License, valid through 2026

Angela Campbell - Assistant Professor, Health Information Technology

A.A., Lake Land College, 2009
B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 2010
B.S., Stephens College, 2011
M.S., Southern Illinois University, 2018

Michael Charles - Assistant Professor, EMS Program

A.S., Community College of the Air Force, 2002
B.S., The College of Santa Fe, 2006
M.A., Andersonville Theological Seminary, 2024

Lori Cheney - Assistant Professor, Nursing-CNA

A.S.N., San Juan College, 1993
B.S.N., Eastern New Mexico University, 2012
M.S.N., Eastern New Mexico University, 2015

Jefferson Chorn - Assistant Professor, Auto Technology

B.E., University of New Mexico, 2015

Amanda Clark - Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

A.A.S., San Juan College, 2010 
B.S., Iowa State University, 2000

Tamara Coombs - Assistant Professor, Mathematics

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

Joshua Coon - Assistant Professor, Psychology

M.A., Denver Seminary, 2010
Ed.D., University of Western States, 2022

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

Elaina Crenshaw - Instructor, Music

M.M., Southern Illinois University, 2021

Sherri Cummins - Professor, School of Humanities

M.S., Colorado State University, 1994

John Detrick - Instructor, Mathematics

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

Peter Doerfert - Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Safety Program

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

Jordan Domingo - Instructor, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

A.A.S., San Juan College, 08/2016
A.A.S., San Juan College, 12/2016
A.A.S., San Juan College, 2016

Margret Donohue, R.N. - Assistant Professor, Nursing

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

Candice Dotson - Instructor, Nursing

B.S., University of Texas-Tyler, 2007
M.S.N., University of Texas-Arlington, 2021

Dr. Marc Dziak - Associate Professor, English

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

Curtis Elifritz - Assistant Professor, Mathematics

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

Katherine Elliot - Assistant Professor, Accounting

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1985
M.S., San Diego State, 1992
M.S., University of Colorado, 2024

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

Johnathan Fisher - Professor, English

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

Tawana Foutz - Instructor, Business

B.S., New Mexico State University, 1997
M.B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2015

Dr. Mollie Fox - Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

B.S., Virginia Tech, 1999
D.V.M., Virginia Tech, 2002

Katherine Fraker - Instructor, Nursing

M.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington, 2023

Kathleen Fulton - Professor, Psychology

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

Nina Garcia-Montoya - Instructor, Mathematics

B.A., Mississippi State University, 2014
M.S., Baylor University, 2020

Ian Garofalo - Instructor, Biology

M.S., New Mexico State University, 2024

Adam Graham - Instructor, Chemistry

B.S., Angelo State University, 2012
M.S., University of Utah, 2014

Russell Grahn - Professor, Biology

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

Arlene Gutierrez - Coordinator/Instructor, Surgical Technology

A.A.S., San Juan College, 2012
CSFA, NBSTA, 2013

Ann Hardy - Assistant Professor, Nursing

M.S., The University of New Mexico, 2011

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 Technology

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

Anthony Henderson - Instructor, Welding

A.A.S., San Juan College, 1998

Kimberly Henderson - Instructor, English

M.F.A., University of Montana, 2007

Phillip “Paul” Hughes - Assistant Professor, Welding

Welding Certificate, New Mexico State University, 1998

Lawrence Hunt - Instructor, Instrumentation

A.S., San Juan College, 1998

Molly Jensen - Instructor, Music

B.A., Temple University, 2001
M.M.E., University of Colorado, 2013

Dr. Mark Johnson - Associate Professor, Physics and Engineering

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

Mary Jones - Instructor, Nursing

A.S., San Juan College, 2018
B.S., Aspen University, 2020
M.S.N., Eastern New Mexico University, 2025

James Justice - Instructor of Heavy Equipment Operator Program

CDL License, valid through 2032
Examiner Training Certificate, valid through 2028

Laura Kim - Instructor, Teacher Ed/Teach Up NM

B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2019
M.S., Eastern New Mexico University, 2020

Dr. Jean-Paul Konda-Ntusi - Assistant Professor, English

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

Kris Kraly - Assistant Professor, English

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

Dr. Karen Krob - Associate Professor, Psychology

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

Dr. Woon Lam - Assistant Professor, Mathematics

M.S., University of Texas, 1999
Ph.D., Southern Methodist University, 2007

Tanya Lane - Instructor, Communications

M.A., Arizona State University, 2023

Errol Lano - Assistant Professor, Drafting

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

Casey Ledford - Assistant Professor, CDL

A.A.S., Umpqua Community College, 2006
A.A., Umpqua Community College, 2006
CDL License, valid through 2027
Examiner Training Certificate, valid through 2029

Dr. Jesse LePluart - Assistant Professor, Chemistry

B.S., University of New Mexico, 2015
Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 2024

Jennifer Lewis - Associate Professor, Biology

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

Vaughn Lewis - Professor, Auto Technology

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

Nicholle Liessman - Assistant Professor, Psychology

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

Kolbjorn Lindland - Assistant Professor, Petroleum Production Operations

Licensed Well Control Instructor, IADC, 1983

Michael Lindsay - Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Industrial Process Operator and Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Programs

A.A., San Juan College, 1994

Ashley Loehn - Instructor of Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology

M.S., Angelo State University, 2025

David Loney - Assistant Professor, Biology

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

Shannon Lyman - Instructor, Nursing-ADN Program

A.S., San Juan College, 2018 
B.S., Chamberlain University, 2021
M.S.N., Eastern New Mexico University, 2025

David Mayeux - Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Planetarium

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

Heather McCarthy - Instructor, Veterinary Technology

A.A.S., San Juan College, 2019 

Robert McCartney - Assistant Professor, Auto Technology

A.A., San Juan College, 1997

Karen McKay - Instructor of Alternative Licensure Programs, Teacher Education

B.A., Lubbock Christian University, 1999
M.A., Texas Tech University, 2002
M.S., Wayland Baptist University, 2004
M.S., Colorado State University Global, 2019

Dr. Eric Miller - Professor, Chemistry

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

Paul Mitchell - Instructor of Fire Science

A.A., San Juan College, 1999
A.A.S., San Juan College, 2003
Fire Science Certificate, San Juan College, 2009

Dr. Andrea Morrow - Assistant Professor, Biology

Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2023

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

Brian Murphy - Instructor of Computer Science

B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology, 2009
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology, 2011

Dawn Myers - Professor, Social Sciences

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

Nichole Nelson-Garcia - Assistant Professor, Human Services

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

Brittany Nichols - Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene

A.S., San Juan College, 2006
B.S., Northern Arizona University, 2009

AJ Odasso - Instructor, English

B.A., Wellesley College, 2005
M.A., University of York (UK), 2006
M.F.A., Boston University, 2016

Luke Odenthal - Instructor, Mathematics

B.S., University of Toledo, 2017
M.A., University of Toledo, 2020

Christopher Opperman - Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Fire Science

Fire Science Instructor I&II, IFSAC, 2018 

Camber Palm - Instructor ADN Program, Nursing

B.S.N., New Mexico State University, 2016

Claude Pence - Assistant Professor, Diesel Technology

B.A., University of Texas Arlington, 1981

Zachary Pettijohn - Assistant Professor, Building Trades

B.A., Drury College, 1997
M.A., New Mexico Highlands University, 2021

Elizabeth Phelps - Professor, Reading

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

Jeffrey Pomeroy - Assistant Professor, Communications

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

Teresa Ponder - Instructor, Cosmetology

A.A., San Juan College, 2021

Amy Procassini - Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

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

Md Masud Rana - Instructor, Information Technology

M.S., Emporia State University, 2023

Hannah Rankin - Associate Professor, English

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

John B. Reese - Assistant Professor, Biology

B.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2011
M.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2019

Luke Renner - Professor, Digital Media Arts and Design

B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1997
M.S., New Mexico Highlands University, 2018

Dr. Kelly Robison - Professor, History

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

James Rooker - Assistant Professor, Auto Technology

B.S., Western New Mexico University, 2003

Teresa Ryan, RN - Instructor, Nursing

M.S.N., Arizona State University, 2008

Ana Sawyer - Assistant Professor, Modern Language

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

Lori Schiess - Professor, Biology

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

Qinqin Schoser - Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Instrumentation and Controls

A.A., San Juan College, 2011
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

Jennifer Slough - Assistant Professor, PTA Distance Learning

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

Patrick Smith - Instructor of CDL Program, Transportation Program

Medical Examiners Certificate, valid through 10/2025
Commercial Driver’s License, valid through 05/2027
Commercial Driver’s License Examiner Training Certificate, valid through 12/2028

Donna St. John - Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Cosmetology

AA., San Juan College, 2023

April Stovall, R.N. - Instructor, Nursing

B.S.N., Aspen University, 2017
M.S.N., Aspen University, 2021

Ronald Striegel - Instructor, Teach Up NM

B.S., Regis University, 1991
M.S., Capella University, 2006

Michael Tenski - Assistant Professor, Diesel Technology

Certified in Automotive and Diesel Technology
27+ years’ experience

Adrian Tillery R.N - Instructor, Nursing

B.S.N., Colorado State University Pueblo, 2016

Selidii Tossou - Assistant Professor, Economics

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2021

Chad Triplett - Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Building Trades

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

Herman Tsosie - Instructor, Heavy Equipment Operator Program

Commercial Driver’s License, valid through 2029
Medical Examiners Certificate, valid through 11/2025
Examiner Training Certificate, valid through 12/2028
Certified Instructor, 2024

Keila Tubbs - Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology

B.S., Brigham Young University, 2004

Timothy Ulrich - Assistant Professor, Industrial Plant Lease Operators

B.S., Colorado State University, 1993

Travis Wade - Assistant Professor, English

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

Haley Wallace - Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Assistant Program

B.A., Northern Arizona University, 2015
D.P.T., Northern Arizona University, 2018

Ivan Ward - Assistant Professor, Instrumentation

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

Neva Watkins-Ewing - Instructor, Sociology

A.A., San Juan College, 2016
M.S.W., New Mexico Highlands University, 2021

Dr. Ryan Webster - Assistant Professor, Biology

M.S., New York Chiropractic College, 2020
D.C., University of Western States, 2000

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 - Assistant Professor of Heavy Equipment Operator Program, Transportation Program

New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License Examiner, 2012

Stacy Wolfe - Coordinator/Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant

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

 Perry Woolsey - Instructor, Industrial Process Operator Program

Generation Journeyman Control Board Operator Senior, 2013
12+ years Journeyman Experience

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