Morgan Community College (MCC) welcomes three new employees to the college community: Danielle Gossett, Nursing Faculty; Dane Weippert, Coordinator of the Burlington Regional Center; and Cindy Otenberger, Staff Accountant. All three began their roles on November 3, 2025.
Danielle Gossett, an MCC alumna, joins the college as full-time nursing faculty after serving as an adjunct instructor since July 2022. She earned her Associate Degree in nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) at MCC and completed her Master of Science in nursing with distinction from Northern Arizona University.
Before transitioning to education full time, Gossett worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital and St. Anthony North, as an ER nurse, House Supervisor, and Clinical Scholar. Her experience in critical care nursing allows her to teach students both practical skills and compassionate, patient-centered care. In 2025, she was recognized as a Nurse Excellence Nominee for her dedication to patients, colleagues, and the nursing profession.
Dane Weippert joins MCC as the Coordinator of the Burlington Regional Center. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Oklahoma Panhandle State University in 2012. Prior to MCC, Weippert spent five years teaching middle and high school in Burlington, Colorado, where he discovered a passion for helping students achieve their academic goals.
Cindy Otenberger joins MCC as Staff Accountant. She earned her Associate Degree in business administration and accounting from the Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC). Since 2008, Otenberger has held accounting and administrative roles across government agencies and private organizations, including Morgan County Human Services, CHS Inc., Lincoln Electric Automation, Hall-Irwin Corporation, Lindgren Landscape & Irrigation, and Weld County Human Services.
“MCC is proud to welcome Danielle, Dane, and Cindy to our team,” said MCC Executive Director of Human Resources, Amada Abbott. “Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to our students and community strengthen our mission to empower learners and support the communities we serve.”
To learn more about careers at Morgan Community College, visit morgancc.edu/careers.
