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April Amack
Director of Learning Resources
(970) 542-3187
Cottonwood 158 (Library)
M.L.S. Library & Information Science – Emporia State University; B.S. Business Administration – University of Northern Colorado



Kenne Bauer
Admissions and Enrollment Specialist
(970) 542-3167
Cottonwood 142
A.A.S. Business Administration - Morgan Community College; A.A.S. Child Care & Management - Northeastern Junior College

Kimberly Berning
Psychiatric Nursing Faculty
(970) 542-3237
Spruce 366
M.S.N. - Minnesota State University-Moorhead; B.S.N. - Minot State University; Career & Technical Education (CTE) Credential

Julie Beydler
Director of Human Resources
(970) 542-3129
Aspen 207
B.S. Human Resources Management - Franklin University; A.G.S. Liberal Arts - Aims Community College

Michael Bidwell
Coordinator of the Limon Center
(719) 775-8873
Limon Center
B.F.A. Digital Animation- University of Colorado-Denver

Joe Bowman
Director of Concurrent Enrollment
(970) 542-3214
Aspen 214
M.A. Music - New Mexico State University; B.A. Music Education - Adams State College

Maria Cardenas
Director of Admissions and Advising
(970) 542-3169
Cottonwood 137
¡Yo hablo español!
B.S. Business - Adams State University; A.A. - Morgan Community College; A.G.S - Morgan Community College
B.S. Business - Adams State University; A.A. - Morgan Community College; A.G.S - Morgan Community College

Beth Carpenter
Coordinator of Instructional Support
(970) 542-3119
Spruce 362
B.S. Accounting - University of Northern Colorado

Mónica Carrasco
Spanish Faculty
(970) 542-3173
Cottonwood 151
M.A. Spanish - University of Texas at San Antonio; B.A. Spanish - University of Northern Colorado

Charlene Carrera
Nursing Faculty
(970) 542-3177
Spruce 367
M.S.N. - Western Governors University; B.S.N Nursing - Grand Canyon University; A.D.N Morgan Community College; R.N.

Amy Carrillo
Student Life Coordinator
(970) 542-3170
Aspen 257
A.A. - Morgan Community College

Mindy Centa
Coordinator of the Regional Center at Wray
(970) 332-5755
Wray Center
B.A. Elementary Education - Prescott College; A.A. - Northwest College

Lynne Collins
Faculty - Health Professions
(970) 542-3230
Spruce 339
M.S. Nursing - Walden University; B.S. Nursing - University of Northern Colorado; A.S. - Morgan Community College; Career & Technical Education (CTE) Credential; Certified Nurse Educator (CNE); Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNEcl)

Jorge Correa
Multicultural Entrepreneurial Business Faculty & Division Chair for Business
(970) 542-3262
Poplar 105
M.B.A. International Business - Georgia State University; B.S. Economics - University of Miami

Shelli Crandall
Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations
(970) 542-3164
Cottonwood 136
B.A. English - Brigham Young University

Amanda Czuprynski
Communications Faculty
(970) 542-3203
Cottonwood 117
M.A. Communication and Television Production - Eastern New Mexico University; B.A. Theater Arts and Communication - Eastern New Mexico University

Mo Darar
Multicultural Entrepreneurial Business Faculty
(970) 542-3261
Poplar 106
M.A. International Relations and Conflict Resolution- American Public University; B.A. English Literature- Yemenia University

Kiley David
Faculty, Health Science Technology
(970) 542-3156
Spruce 348
B.S.N. - Walden University; A.D.N. - Morgan Community College

Cara Draegert
College Recruiter & Social Engagement Specialist
(970) 542-3181
Cottonwood 161
B.S. Business Administration: Marketing - University of Northern Colorado

Curtis Dykes
Structural Trades ll
Office: (970) 542-3252, Cell: (970) 380-1615
Elm 410

Jessica Edington
Marketing Manager
(970) 542-3212
Cottonwood 132
M.A. Education - University of Northern Colorado; B.A. Social Science - University of Northern Colorado; A.A. - Morgan Community College; Career & Technical Education (CTE) Credential


Kim Ewertz
Faculty - Nursing Simulation, Clinical Coordinator
(970) 542-3241
Spruce 364
M.S. Education - Walden University; M.S.N. - University of Wyoming; B.S.N. Nursing - University of Northern Colorado; Career & Technical Education (CTE) Credential

Daniel Feuerstein
Electrical Mechanical Faculty
(970) 542-3204
Cottonwood 152
AA- Arapahoe Community College; Master Electrician

Mark Frasco
Director of Information Technology
(970) 542-3197
Spruce 309
B.S.E. - Business - Walden University; A.A.S. Computer Network Engineering - Westwood College of Technology

Dr. Curt Freed
President
(970) 542-3105
Aspen 228
Ph.D. - Washington State University; M.Ed. - Heritage University; B.S. - Washington State University

Jane Fries
Assistant to the President
(970) 542-3106
Aspen 227
B.S. Resource Recreation Management - Oregon State University; B.S. Elementary Education - Oregon State University

Kathy Frisbie
Vice President of Instruction
(970) 542-3240
Aspen 217
M.S.N. Nursing - Binghamton University; B.S.N. Nursing - Alfred University School of Nursing; Career & Technical Education (CTE) Credential

Aaron Garcilazo
Welding Faculty
(970) 542-3221
Elm 424
Certificate Shielded Metal Arc Welding & Certificate Gas Tung/Gas Metal Arc Welding - Morgan Community College

Dr. Mitch Garrett
Business Faculty
(970) 542-3132
Cottonwood 113
EdD Educational Leadership, MBA, B.S. Business Administration - Northern Arizona University

Becky Geltz
Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning
(970) 542-3179
Cottonwood 102B
Master of Computing and Information Systems, B.A.S. Computer Information Systems, A.A.S. Computer Technology - Youngstown State University

Ariella Gonzales-Vondy
Director of Communications, Marketing and Recruitment
(970) 542-3108
Cottonwood 163
B.S. Business Administration - University of Phoenix

Erin Gonzalez
PTA Faculty & Clinical Coordinator
(970) 542-3225
Spruce 332
B.A. Human Performance and Sport-Adult Fitness and Exercise Science - Metropolitan State University; A.A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant - Morgan Community College

Tim Grauberger
Auto Collision Technology Instructor
(970) 542-3220
Elm 413
B.S. Industrial Sciences with a concentration in Adult Technical Education - Colorado State University

Holly Haman-Marcum
Director of Regional Community Outreach - Burlington & Wray
(719) 346-9300
Burlington Center
M.S. Social Work - Columbia University; B.S. Psychology - Colorado State University

Mattie Haney
Registrar
(970) 542-3165
Cottonwood 173
B.S. Business Administration - Colorado Mountain College; A.A.S. Business - Northeastern Junior College

Dan Hartless
IT Specialist
(970) 542-3175
Spruce 309
A.A.S. Computer Info Specialist - Otero Junior College

Andrew Hayes
English Faculty
(970) 542-3205
Cottonwood 118
18 (master level) credits in English - Northern Arizona University; B.A. Christian Ministry – Bryan College; M.A. Divinity – Gateway Seminary

Chloe Hirschfeld
Director of Purchasing
(970) 542-3126
Aspen 225
B.S. Accounting - University of Northern Colorado; A.S. Liberal Arts - Aims Community College

Jamie Hochanadel
Education Faculty
(970) 542-3121
Cottonwood 115
M.A. Early Childhood Education - Grand Canyon University; B.A. Early Childhood Education - University of Northern Colorado; Educational Specialist Certificate in Educational Leadership - Northwest Missouri State University.

Brooke Hosier
Faculty- Media Design, Marketing, and Advertising
(970) 542-3210
Cottonwood 148
A.A.S. in Media Design, Marketing & Advertising; Multimedia Certificate- Morgan Community College

Maggie Hughley
Cashier Coordinator
(970) 542-3141
Aspen 251
A.A.S. Business Administration- Morgan Community College


Desryan Jenson
Math Faculty
(970) 542-3223
Cottonwood 149
M.A. Math - University of Northern Iowa; B.S. Math - University of Iowa


Dave Jorgensen
Custodian II
(970) 542-3249
Elm 412
Certified Fire Inspector - NFPA


Preston Klimper
Nursing Faculty
(970) 542-3231
Spruce 369
M.S.N. - Grand Canyon University; A.D.N. - McCook Community College

Daniel Kline
Information Technology Specialist - Instruction
(970) 542-3198
Spruce 309
M.A. English (Applied Linguistics/TESOL) - East Carolina University; B.A. English - University of South Carolina

Carol Kuper
Faculty - Math
(970) 542-3202
Cottonwood 150
Pronouns: she/her/hers
M.S. Statistics - University of Northern Colorado; B.A. Mathematics - University of Northern Colorado; A.A. - Front Range Community College
M.S. Statistics - University of Northern Colorado; B.A. Mathematics - University of Northern Colorado; A.A. - Front Range Community College

Christian Lasegue
Faculty- Psychology
(970) 542-3206
Cottonwood 153
M.A. in Educational Psychology- University of Colorado; B.A. in Psychology- University of Denver


Isabel Lesama-Rodas
Financial Aid & Enrollment Specialist
(970) 542-3161
Cottonwood 135
AA-Morgan Community College

Ewan Magie
English Faculty
(970) 542-3200
Cottonwood 121
M.A. 20th Century Literature and Criticism - Prescott College; B.A. English - University of Washington

Mollee March
Assistant Director of Learning Resources
(970) 542-3186
Cottonwood 159 (Library)
M.L.S. Library & Information Science - Emporia State University; B.F.A. Fine Art - University of Kansas

Megan McDonald
Academic Success Coordinator
(970) 542-3193
Cottonwood 106
A.A. English, A.G.S.- Morgan Community College

Troy McKie
Academic Technology Coordinator
(970) 542-3209
Spruce 320
B.S. Organizational Leadership – Colorado State University Global Campus; A.G.S. – Morgan Community College; A.A.S. Autocad Upgrd - Mech/Arch Draft - Aims Community College; C.E.R. Multimedia Software Developer - Morgan Community College

Megan Meininger
Assistant Director of Human Resources
(970) 542-3130
Aspen 206
B.S. Business Administration: Accounting - Calvary University

Susan Meyer
Director of Radiologic Technology
Office: (970) 542-3236, Cell: (920) 304-6212
Spruce 338
M.H.A. Healthcare Administration - Bellevue University; B.S. Physician Assistant - Union College; B.S. Health Science - University of Nebraska, Kearney

Dr. Brady Michel
Biological Sciences/STEM Faculty
(970) 542-3229
Spruce 325
Ph.D. Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology - Colorado State University; B.S. Microbiology and Zoology - Colorado State University

Bill Miller
Precision Agriculture Faculty & Division Chair for CTE
Office: (970) 542-3222, Cell: (970) 768-4938
Poplar 103
B.S. Business - University of Phoenix

Connie Mitchell
Math Lead Faculty/Division Chair of General Education
(970) 542-3207
Cottonwood 147
M.A. Education - Grand Canyon University; B.A. Mathematics DwD - University of Northern Colorado

Eric Mosqueda
Success Advisor
(970) 542-3168
Cottonwood 170
¡Yo hablo español!
B.A. Human Communication - California State University, Monterey Bay
B.A. Human Communication - California State University, Monterey Bay

George O'Clair
Electromechanical Technology Faculty
(970) 542-3238
Spruce 327
B.S. Human Resources Management - Regis University; Licensed Electrician; DORA Certified

Jennifer Ocanas
Instructional Office Specialist
(970) 542-3112
Aspen 219 (Instructional Office)
M.A. Anthropology - Colorado State University; B.A. Anthropology - University of Northern Colorado

Dr. Christiane Olivo
Dean of General Education & Health Sciences
(970) 542-3191
Aspen 218
Ph.D. Political Science and German Studies - Indiana University; B.A. International Studies and German - Macalester College

Brad Parker
Automotive Technology Faculty
(970) 542-3215
Elm 423
B.S. Automotive Service Technology - Colorado State University; A.A.S. - Morgan Community College; CER - Morgan Community College

Deena Peck
Testing Coordinator
(970) 542-3188
Cottonwood 154 (Library - Testing Center)
B.A. Liberal Arts - Regis University; A.A. - Morgan Community College

Janeth Perez-Medina
Success Advisor & Coach
(970) 542-3159
Cottonwood 172
B.S.W. - Fort Hays State University; A.A. - Colby Community College

John Prouty
Dean of Workforce Development
(970) 542-3166
Aspen 215
M.A. Criminal Justice - American Military University; B.A. Sociology - University of Northern Colorado

Dianne Purves
Biology Faculty
(970) 542-3201
Spruce 337
M.S. Developmental and Cell Biology - University of California-Irvine; B.S. Molecular Biology - California State University Sacramento

Kelly Rasmussen
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
(970) 542-3160
Cottonwood 138
B.A. Sociology - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Cora Rhode
Financial Aid Advisor & Success Coach
(970) 542-3148
Cottonwood 137A
B.S. in Business - Concordia University Nebraska

Sylvia Rocha
Basic Skills Specialist
(970) 542-3271
Cottonwood 101B
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science: Liberal Arts - University of Northern Colorado; Associate of Arts - Morgan Community College

Cheryle Ruland
College Store Manager
(970) 542-3142
Aspen 252
B.S. Management - Metropolitan State College

Vanesa Sanchez
STEM Coach
(970) 542-3208
Aspen 220
B.A. in Sociology - University of Northern Colorado; A.A. - Morgan Community College

Andrew Sandeen
Learning Resource Specialist
(970) 542-3194
Cottonwood 157
M.S. Animal Sciences - Ohio State University; B.S. Animal Sciences - Oregon State University

Bridget Sandoval
Associate Nursing Instructional Personnel (ANIP)
(970) 542-3244
Spruce 365
B.S.N. - Walden University; A.D.N. - Morgan Community College

Robbin Schincke
Director of Regional Community Outreach - Bennett & Limon
(719) 775-8873
Limon Center
M.A. English - University of South Dakota; B.A. English - Westmar College

Taylor Schneider
Education Faculty
(970) 542-3235
Cottonwood 114
M. Ed. Educational Leadership - Regis University; B.S. Business Administration - Colorado State University.

Todd Schneider
Science Faculty
(970) 542-3218
Spruce 341
M.A. Education - Colorado State University; B.S. Physics - Colorado State University; A.S. - Morgan Community College; A.A. - Morgan Community College

Tracy Schneider
Vice President of Administration and Finance
(970) 542-3127
Aspen 226
B.S. - University of Northern Colorado; A.A. - Northeastern Junior College; C.P.A.

Scott Scholes
Vice President of Student Services
(970) 542-3111
Cottonwood 102A
Master's in Education- Washington State University; B.S. Psychology- Boise State University

Dr. Kimberly Senn
Faculty - RN to BSN
(970) 542-3178
Spruce 346
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.), B.S.N. - University of Northern Colorado

Sally Shawcroft
Director of Financial Aid
(970) 542-3151
Cottonwood 139
B.A. English - Adams State College

Dr. Steven Sjostedt
Chemistry Faculty
(970) 542-3213
Spruce 340
Ph.D. Earth and Atmospheric Science - Georgia Institute of Technology; B.S. Chemistry - University of North Carolina-Greensboro

Suzanna Spears
CACE Coordinator
(970) 542-3180
300 Main St., Fort Morgan
M.A. Early Childhood Education - University of Northern Colorado; B.A. Elementary Education - University of Denver

Renee Sperry
Nursing Faculty
(970) 542-3239
Spruce 368
M.S.N. - Western Governors University; B.S.N. - Western Governors University; A.D.N. - Morgan Community College

Ali Stone
Coordinator of Regional Center - Burlington
(719) 346-9300
Burlington Center
M.S. Teaching and Learning - Colorado State University; B.A. Communication - University of Colorado - Denver

Jay Stretcher
Faculty - Agriculture and Business Management
(970) 542-3260
Limon Center
B.S. Agriculture Business Management - Fort Hays State University; B.S.E-Business - Fort Hays State University; A.A.S. - Colby Community College; Career & Technical Education (CTE) Credential

Janell Sutter
Financial Aid Advisor
(970) 542-3150
Cottonwood 171
B.S. Human Rehabilitative Services - University of Northern Colorado

Dr. Jennifer Thistle
Director of Nursing Education & Division Chair for Health Sciences
(970) 542-3242
Spruce 363
Doctor of Nursing - Post University; M.S.N. - Grand Canyon University; B.S.N. Nursing - University of Northern Colorado; RN; Career & Technical Education (CTE) Credential

Leah Thomas
Agriculture & Business Management Faculty/Program Coordinator
(970) 542-3260
Poplar 104
M.B.A. - Western Governors University; B.S. Animal Science, Minor in Business Administration - Colorado State University; CTE Credential

Gabriel Tolan
Title III Project Director - HSI STEM
(970) 542-3162
Aspen 220
B.S. Geophysical Engineering - Colorado School of Mines

Jessica Trusty
Staff Accountant
(970) 542-3135
Aspen 211
A.A.S. Business Administration - Northeastern Junior College; A.A.S. Marketing/Management - Northeastern Junior College

Michelle Uhrick
Controller
(970) 542-3138
Aspen 210
B.S. Business, Accounting Option - University of Northern Colorado

Dr. Ian VanLare
Biology Faculty
(970) 542-3211
Spruce 384
Ph.D. Biology - VirginiaTech; B.A. Biology - Virginia Intermont College

Deb Wacker
Enrollment Specialist
(970) 542-3152
Cottonwood 134A
M.G. Agriculture - Colorado State University; B.S. Animal Science - Colorado State University; A.A. - Northeastern Junior College

Tyler Wunsch
Welding Faculty
(970) 542-3257
Birch 601
A.A.S. Welding Technologies - Morgan Community College