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College Calendar 2020-2021

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Summer Quarter 2020

Fall Quarter 2020

Winter Quarter 2021

Spring Quarter 2021

Faculty

Abbott, Thomas | TENURED
Computing and Software Development

• M.S., University of Washington
• B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Acar, Barcin
Natural Science​

• Ph.D., Oregon State University
• M.S., Oregon State University

Almgren, Amanda
Nursing

• Registered Nurse
• M.S., University of Washington
• B.S., South Dakota State University

Ater, Steven | TENURED
Design

• M.F.A., University of Illinois
• B.A., Central Washington University
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Bagaason, Todd
Digital Gaming and Interactive Media

• M.A., Academy of Art University
• B.A., University of Oregon
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Barnes, Letty | TENURED
Business Technology

• M.Ed., University of Exeter
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Bem, Gregory | TENURED
Librarian

• M.L.I.S, University of Washington
• B.F.A., Roger Williams University

Benner, Matthew
Business

• M.S., University of Maryland
• M.A., University of Maine
• B.A., University of Maine
• Post-Master Certificate, Northcentral University

Biblin, Lauren
Nursing

• Registered Nurse
• Ph.D., Georgia State University
• M.A., The State University of New York
• B.S., Valdosta State University

Bostwick, Stephanie
Engineering

• M.S., University of Washington
• B.S., University of Washington
• B.S., Thomas Edison State College

Brady, Andrea
Nursing

• Registered Nurse
• M.S., Western Governors University
• M.B.A., Northwest Navarene University
• B.S., Boise State University

Bricken, William | TENURED
Mathematics

• Ph.D., Stanford University
• M.S., Stanford University
• B.A., UCLA

Choudhury, Narayani
Mathematics

• Ph.D., University of Mumbai
• M.Sc., University of Mumbai
• B.Sc., University of Mumbai

Connors, Shanti
Early Childhood Education

• M.A., Pacific Oaks College
• B.A., Pacific Oaks College
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Cover, Kelly
English as a Second Language

• M.A., University of Washington
• B.A., Ohio State University

Dalgarn, Suzanne | TENURED
Nursing

• Registered Nurse
• M.S., Seattle Pacific University
• B.S.N., University of Washington
• A.A., Shoreline Community College
• Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Certified Nurse Educator
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Davis, Beth M. | TENURED
Dental Hygiene

• Registered Dental Hygienist
• M.S., University of Washington
• B.S., Oregon Institute of Technology
• A.S., Oregon Institute of Technology
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Fischer, Andrew
Computer Security and Network Technology

• M.S., Western Governors University
• B.S., Western Governors University
• A.A.S., Everett Community College
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Fredrickson, Jennie
Funeral Service Education

• B.S., University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond

Gobright, Robert
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician

• A.A.A.S., Sought Seattle Community College

Hauge, Yosefu
Auto Repair Technician

• A.A.A.S., Shoreline Community College
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Henshaw, Bradley
Automotive Repair Technician

• B.S., Penn State University
• A.A.A.S., Williamsport Area Community College

Hernandez, Melissa
Nursing

• Registered Nurse
• M.S., Western Governors University

Hicks, Jim | TENURED
Auto Body Technician

• M.B.A., Seattle University
• B.A., Seattle University
• Collision Repair Certificate, Lake Washington Technical College
• Certified Master Structural Damage Analysis Professional
• I-CAR Platinum Certified Estimator
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Holum, Karen E. | TENURED
Design

• M.S., University of Washington
• B.A., Antioch University
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Marie, Robin
Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Master of Occupational Therapy, University of Washington
• B.S., University of Washington
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Jacobsen, Rex | TENURED
Accounting

• B.A., Western Washington University
• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Jeffcoat, Pamela
Medical Assisting

• Registered Nurse
• M.A., University of Washington
• B.A., St. John’s College
• R.N., North Seattle Communtiy College
• CMA-AAMA License
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Johnson, Debra
Nursing

• Registered Nurse
• M.S., Western Governors University
• B.S., Western Governors University
• A.A.S., South Dakota State University

Jones, Heather
Physical Therapist Assistant

• B.S., California Polytechnic State University
• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Judy, Michelle
Mathematics

• M.S., George Washington University
• B.S., University of Washington
• A.S., Centralia Community College

Kardam, Neha
Electronics Technology

• M.Tech., Gautam Buddha University
• B.Tech., Gautam Buddh Technical University

Kaushal, Shwetambhri
Electronics Technology

• M.Tech., Punjab Technical University
• B.Tech., Kurukshetra University

Kelley, Katherine
Librarian

• M.A., University of Wisconsin
• M.A., University of Wisconsin
• B.A., The College of Wooster

Kilgore, Teryn
Automotive Repair Technician

• A.A., Shoreline Community College

Kruse, Jessica
Counselor

• M.Ed., University of Georgia
• B.A., University of Georgia

Kuestner, Sue | TENURED
Mathematics

• M.Ed., Montana State University
• B.S., Ohio University

Lambert, Tracy
Dental Hygiene

• Registered Dental Hygienist
• M.Ed., Concordia University
• B.S., Eastern Washington University
• A.A.S., Yakima Valley College
• A.A., Central Washington University

Lee, Karen | TENURED
English as a Second Language

• M.A. in TESOL, Columbia International University
• B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Levine, Allen A.
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

• M.S., Eastern Washington University
• B.S., Eastern Washington University
• Professional-Technical Certification

Mandy, Bob | TENURED
Architectural Technology

• Master of Architecture, University of the State of New York, Buffalo
• B.P.S., University of the State of New York, Buffalo
• A.S., University of the State of New York, Alfred
• Registered Architect
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Mangini, Ren’ee
Human Resource Management

• M.B.A., Capella University
• B.S., Central Washington University

Mantooth, Wes | TENURED
English

• Ph.D., The George Washington University
• M.A., Utah State University
• B.A., University of Washington
• A.A., Peninsula College

Martz, Lillian
Counselor

• Counseling Certificate, Trinity Washington University
• M.A., University of Montana
• B.A., Pennsylvania State University

Marushia, Sean
High School Programs

• M.A., Seattle University
• B.A., Seattle University

Mason, Sarah
Welding Technology

• A.A., Cascadia Community College
• Certified Welding Inspector
• Professional-Technical Certificate

McClure, Kimberly
Natural Science

• Post Doc., University of California, San Francisco
• Ph.D., University of Washington
• B.A., Colgate University

McLean, Sherry | TENURED
Mathematics

• M.A., Brigham Young University
• B.A., Brigham Young University

Mermore, Josh
Machining Technology

• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Meyer, Benjamin | TENURED
Design

• M.F.A., Iowa State University
• B.A., Dordt College, Sioux Center

Olivera-Deal, Maria
Basic Education for Adults

• M.A., University of Central Florida
• B.A., Emmaus Bible College

Pant, Priyanka | TENURED
Chemistry

• M.Ch., Delhi University
• B.Ed., Delhi University
• B.Sc., Delhi University

Paolicelli, Laurence
Digital Gaming and Interactive Media

• B.S., Art Center College of Design
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Parrett, Elisa | TENURED
English

• M.A., California State University, Sacramento
• B.A., University of California, Davis

Popescu-Cosma, Mihaela | TENURED
English as a Second Language

• Ed.S., Walden University
• M.A., University Babes-Bolyai
• B.A., University Babes-Bolyai
• TESOL Certificate, Seattle Pacific University
• Certified LIST/DSHS Medical and Social Services Interpreter

Ramirez, Celia | TENURED
English as a Second Language

• M.Ed., Eastern Washington University
• B.A., Eastern Washington University

Raz, Sharon
Social Science

• Ph.D., University of Haifa

Reents, Lizabeth (Lisa)
Nursing

• Registered Nurse
• M.S., University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
• B.S., University of Illinois of Chicago
• R.N., Methodist School of Nursing

Rempel, Rex | TENURED
Behavioral and Social Services

• D.S.W., University of St. Thomas
• M.S.W., University of Washington
• B.A., University of Notre Dame
• Licensed, LICSW
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Renis, Brandi
Early Childhood Education

• M.A., Ed Ashford University
• B.S., University of Phoenix
• A.A., Axia College
• A.A.S., Kingsborough Community College
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Retallick, Desiree
Nursing Assistant

• A.A., Highline Community College
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Rodriguez, Michael
Natural Science

• M.S., University of Colorado, Boulder
• B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University

Rogoff, Jennifer | TENURED
Occupational Therapy Assistant

• M.Ed. in Occupational Therapy, Springfield College
• B.S., University of Washington
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Roufael, Hany
Laser and Optical Technology

• Ph.D., University of Cantabria
• M.Sc., University of Cantabria
• B, Sc., October 6 University

Sakai, Eric | TENURED
Culinary Arts

• J.D., University of Hawai`i
• B.A., University of Hawai`i
• A.S., Kapi`olai Community College
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Shimokura, Gayle
Public Health

• Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• B.S., Duke University

Short, Andrew | TENURED
Mechanical Design Technology

• B.S., Western Washington University
• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology
• Certified Civil Drafter
• Certified Mechanical Drafter
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Smith, Chris
Environmental Horticulture

• B.S., University of California
• A.A., DeAnza College
• Certified Professional Horticulturalist
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Snider, Phil | TENURED
English

• M.A., University of British Columbia
• B.A., University of California, Davis

Sobottka, Jason | TENURED
Humanities/Visual Arts

• M.F.A., University of Minnesota
• B.F.A., University of Montana
• A.A., Grays Harbor College
• Certified Behavioral Assessment Expert

Toussaint, Laura | TENURED
Social Science

• Ph.D., American University
• M.A., American University
• B.A., Eastern Washington University

Trumbo, Phil | TENURED
Digital Gaming and Interactive Media

• B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Turpin, Nancy (Christine)
Humanities/Communication

• M.F.A., Iowa State University
• M.S., Iowa State University
• B.S.E., University of Florida
• B.A., University of Florida

Tytar, Karyna
Intensive English

• M.S., University of Montana

Vaschillo, Alexandra | TENURED
Computing and Software Development

• M.S., Florida International University
• M.S., Lenigrad State University
• Certified Java Programmer
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Waters, Janet | TENURED
Baking Arts

• B.S., Art Institute of Seattle
• A.A.S., Lake Washington Technical College
• ACF Certified Working Pastry Chef
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Weaver, Steven | TENURED
Machining Technology

• B.A.S., South Seattle College
• A.A.S., Lake Washington Technical College
• A.A., The Art Institute of Seattle
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Webster, Clayton
Welding Technology

• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Westman, Andrea | TENURED
Physical Therapist Assistant

• D.P.T., Regis University
• B.S., Gonzaga University
• Licensed Physical Therapist
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Whitcomb, Kellie
Dental Hygiene

• Registered Dental Hygienist
• M.S., Eastern Washington University
• B.S., Eastern Washington University
• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Woodruff, Stacy | TENURED
Medical Assisting-Billing and Coding

• M.Ed., Liberty University
• B.S., University of Phoenix
• B.A., University of Arizona
• A.A., Pima Community College
• Certified Blended Learning Designer
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Wozniak, Susan (Sue)
Librarian

• M.S., University of Washington
• M.S., Oregon State University
• B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Technical Writing & Editing Certificate., University of Washington

Wyczalek, Katelyn
Welding Technology

• B.S., Saint Martin’s University
• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology
• Professional-Technical Certificate

Wyman, Amber
Natural Science

• Ph.D., University of Rochester
• M.S., University of Rochester
• B.S., University of Washington
• EMT-P, Finger Lakes Community College

Zerrouki, Mohamed
Computing and Software Development

• M.S., Syracuse University

Zupke, Cathy
Engineering

• Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• B.S., California Institute of Technology

Administrators and Support Staff

Dr. Amy Morrison Goings
President

Bruce M. Riveland
Vice President of Administrative Services

Dr. Suzanne I. Ames
Vice President of Instruction

Dr. Ruby A. Hayden
Vice President of Student Services

Meena Park
Executive Director of Human Resources

Elisabeth Sorensen
Executive Director of Development

Christopher McLain
Chief Information Officer

Deans
Dang, Tuan D.
Emory, Doug J.
Heilstedt, Sally E.
Potter, Dr. Mike L.
Rector, Dr. David L.
Richmond, Michael S.
Sen, Dr. Aparna

Associate Deans
Ames, Albert C.
Chew, Vicki L.
Cline, Lauren G.
Ko, Cindy L.
Meehan, Lisa D.

Department Directors
Akselrud, Larisa V.
Biros, Demetra I.
Bowers, Anthony T.
Copeland, Cathy K.
Evora, Leticia A.
Geer, Kimberly K.
Huebner, Casey L.
Lim, Xieng
Peacock, Katie V.
Shattuck, Leslie B.
Smith, Erin R.
Steffens, Jeff A.
Walton, Sheila A.
Wildes, Heather

Department Assistant Directors
Chandler, Sarah D.
Do, Tien V.
Heyde, Jayne W.
Kipnis, Darcy M.
Loeum, Mony
Melnrick, Casey
Stewart, Katie M.

Managers and Support Staff
Abdulrahman, Asma
Abdulrahman, Hamza
Ake, April N.
Anderson, Lisa
Avalos, Melissa M.
Bachman, Cherie
Balasubramanian, Nithya
Barzegari, Khosro S.
Bedford, Lynn
Bennett, Ahmad
Bennett, Anna H.
Bernal, Audry
Berti, Tammi M.
Blair, Krystal G.
Blanchard, Devin R.
Breen, Andrea J.
Brodeur, Casey J.
Bueing, Kevin L.
Carlson, Vikki F.
Castro, Kalia
Chalmers, Cindy M.
Chase, Carolyn A.
Chu, An
Cofer, Bryan
Cotutiu, Alexandru
Cuevas, Sandra
Curtis, Melissa B.
Davidyuk, Vera N.
Davis, Heidi L.
Davison, Chris
Day, Douglas P.
DeWitt, Rhonda J.
Dorrain, Michael J.
Dudarov, Valeriy A.
Dupont, Noah B.
Earhart, Reinhart S.
Eckenrode, Nicole M.
Eve, Emi V.
Febry, Ellie M.
Fleetwood, Nicole (Niki) P.
Flint, GG W.
Ford, John D.
Garner, Kathleen M.
Ghalib, Abdulrahman
Goddard, Kimberly J.
Gossett, Elsa J.
Gouacide, Florena A.
Gracie, Timothy
Heller, Lauren A.
Henry, Cara
Herring, Maeglin F.
Hisatake, Amber
Hoch, Kaytlyn R.
Hsu, Chiein
Hupman, Robert
Jacobsen, Susan P.
Johnson, Inna
Kasold, David C.
Khodorchuk, Sergey V.
Kirkegaard, Elena
Knight, Taylor
Korsunskaya, Vikki A.
Kovaleva, Alla N.
Laakso, Alysen K.
Lacher, Maia
Larrabee, Katrina B.
Laurae, James D.
Lawnicki, Gail L.
Lawson, Tia M.
Le, Trang H.
Leary, Michael M.
Leffall, Caroline
Litvinova, Irina I.
Liutkus, Saulius
Lohvin, Piotr A.
Malloy, Bradley
Marshall, William C.
Masood, Javed
Masood, Misbah A.
Mattson, Judy A.
McDermott, Stephen P.
McKeag, Crystal
Melkumyan, Hrant
Mikhaylov, Anatoliy M.
Miller, Cassandra L.
Miller, Tisha L.
Morales, Maria G.
Nasby, Dana B.
Ng, Michele Y.
Orton, Saskia C.
Patrick, Megan N.
Peak Robyn C.
Powers, Mary M.
Ramos, Brianna M.
Reichert, Melissa R.
Robinson, Isaac
Rodriguez, Sherly
Rogers, Kathryn M.
Rojas, Edith V.
Ruan, Michelle J.
Sasynuik, Carrie B.
Sawyer, Elaine D.
Sexton, Steven
Shirokova, Elena
Sholom, Galina M.
Shtromberg, Alisa
Silva, Christie A.
Skoczylas, Albert A.
Stauch, Richelle R.
Su, I-Yun
Terrell, Kelly A.
Timoshenko, Yuriy P.
Tishkova, Galina V.
Tofan, Olga
Troy, Jeff J.
Truong, Trieu
Tsuber, Yelena N.
Tucker, David S.
Vargas, Misty
Vega, Torri S.
Wagner, James
Wallace, Alexandra G.
Walters, James A.
Wangerin, Meisha R.
Wend, Tara M.
Zakaryan, Marine
Zasypkina, Tatyana N.

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