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College Calendar 2025-2026

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Summer Quarter 2025

Fall Quarter 2025

Winter Quarter 2026

Spring Quarter 2026

Faculty

Acar, Barcin | TENURED
Natural Science​

• PhD., Oregon State University
• M.S., Oregon State University

Anderson, Curtis
High School Programs

• Licensed Social Worker
• M.S.W., Eastern Washington University
• B.A., Eastern Washington University
• A.A., Spokane Community College

Ater, Steven | TENURED
Design

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

Bagaason, Todd | TENURED
Digital Gaming and Interactive Media

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

Balestri, John
Architectural Technology

• B.A., University of Illinois

Bhatia, Sunil
Applied Management

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

Bradshaw, Christine
Dental Hygiene

• B.S., Eastern Washington University
• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology
• A.A., Everett Community College
• Professional Certificate

Brady, Andrea | TENURED
Nursing

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

Bricken, William | TENURED
Mathematics

• PhD., Stanford University
• M.S., Stanford University
• B.A., UCLA

Calavitta, John | TENURED
English

• PhD., University of Washington
• M.F.A., University of Washington
• M.A. University of Southern Maine

Carter, Angela
Nursing

• M.S., Maryville University
• M.S., University of Washington Medical Center
• B.S., Washington State University
• A.S., Walla Walla Community College
• ADD PhD., Vanderbilt University

Cave, Steve
English

• M.A., University of Southern Maine-Stonecoast
• M.A., Western Oregon University
• B.A., Northwest University

Chiozza, Amber | TENURED
Visual Arts

• M.F.A., University of the Arts
• B.F.A., School of Visual Arts
• Professional Certificate- University of New South Wales

Choudhury, Narayani | TENURED
Mathematics

• PhD., University of Mumbai
• M.Sc., University of Mumbai
• B.Sc., University of Mumbai

Cloud, Randi
Funeral Service Education

• B.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology
• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Cooley, Jodi
Nursing

• Registered Nurse
• A.D.N., Lake Washington Institute of Technology
• B.S.N., Western Governors University
• M.N., University of Washington - Bothell

Connors, Shanti | TENURED
Early Childhood Education

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

Cover-Tam, Kelly | TENURED
English Language Learning

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

Daly, Amy
Nursing

• DNP., University of Texas
• M.B.A., Kaplan University
• B.S.N., University of Texas
• A.A.S., South Central Technical College

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

Ellis, Amanda
Nursing

• M.S., Western Governors University
• B.S., The University of Illinois
• B.S., The Evergreen State College

Epps, Linda
Computer Security and Network Technology

• M.B.A., Saint Leo University
• B.S., Western Governors University

Fredrickson, Jennie
Funeral Services

• M.B.A., Western Governors University
• B.S., University of Central Oklahoma
• A.A., Butler County Community College

Guerra Hahn, Marcelo
Computing Software Development

• M.Ed., Universidad De Jaen
• M.B.A., Northeastern University
• M.S., UDELAR, University Washington, TAMU & WGU

Gustin, Lee
Dental Hygiene

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

Hamlin, Rebecca
Human Resource Management

• M.B.A., Capella University
• B.A., University of Washington

Hauge, Yosefu
Auto Repair Technician

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

Hedlund, Anita
Nursing

• Registered Nurse
• A.A.S.N., Shoreline Community College
• M.S., Walden University
• B.S.N., Seattle Pacific 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

Holland-Stone, Stirling
Librarian

• M.S., San Jose State University
• B.A., Baylor University

Jacobsen, Rex
Accounting

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

Jeong, Hannah
Nursing

• D.N.P., University of Washington
• B.S.N., University of Washington

Judy, Michelle | TENURED
Mathematics

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

Kelley, Katherine
Librarian

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

Lindeman, Danette | TENURED
Dental Hygiene

• Registered Dental Hygienist
• M.Ed., Western Governors University
• B.S.D.H., Eastern Washington University
• A.A.S. Dental Hygiene, Lake Washington Technical College

Mahran, Serena
Medical Assisting

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

Mangini, Ren’ee | TENURED
Human Resource Management

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

Mantooth, Wes | TENURED
English

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

Marushia, Sean
High School Programs

• M.A., University of Illinois, Springfield
• M.A., Seattle University
• B.A., Seattle University

Mason, Sarah | TENURED
Welding Technology

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

Maxfield-Matsumoto, Todd
Funeral Service Education

• Licensed Funeral Director
• A.A.S., Iowa State University
• B.A., Grand View University

May, Candace
Dental Hygiene

• Registered Dental Hygienist
• B.S., Oregon Institute of Technology

McClure, Kimberly | TENURED
Natural Science

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

McLean, Sherry | TENURED
Mathematics

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

Meramore Joshua
Machining

• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Meyer, Benjamin | TENURED
Design

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

Milligan, Adriana
Mathematics

• M.S., Oregon State University
• B.S., Central Washington University
• A.A., Yakima Valley Community College

Miremis, Bek
Occupational Therapy Assistant

• M.S., University of Washington
• B.S., Oregon State University

Monroe, Leslie
Physical Therapist Assistant

• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology
• B.S., Seattle Pacific University

Nancarrow-Carter, Wendi | TENURED
Behavioral Health

• M.A. Loyola University
• B.A. University of Michigan

Navarro, Karin | TENURED
Early Childhood Education

• EdD., University of California, Berkeley
• M.A., Stanford University
• B.A., University of California, San Diego

Olivera-Deal, Maria | TENURED
Basic Education for Adults

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

Paolicelli, Laurence | TENURED
Game Design and Development

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

Popescu-Cosma, Mihaela | TENURED
English Language Learning

• EdS., 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 Language Learning

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

Raye, Robynne
Design

• B.A., Western Washington University

Raz, Sharon | TENURED
Social Science

• PhD., University of Haifa

Redman, Paul | TENURED
English

• M.A., San Francisco State University
• B.A., University of California, Berkeley

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

Rodriguez, Michael | TENURED
Natural Science

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

Shepherd, Matthew
Diesel & Heavy Equipment

• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Shimokura, Gayle | TENURED
Public Health

• PhD., 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 | TENURED
Environmental Horticulture

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

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

Spinrad, Sandy
Computing & Software

• M.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
• B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
• CTE Certificate, CWU

Springstead, Elizabeth
Nursing

• M.S., Northeastern State University
• B.S., Washington State University
• A.A.S., Seattle Central College

Toussaint, Laura | TENURED
Social Science

• PhD., American University
• M.A., American University
• B.A., Eastern Washington University

Trumbo, Phil | TENURED
Game Design and Development

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

Turgeon, Aurora | TENURED
Science

• PhD., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• B.A., University of Minnesota, Morris

Turpin, Nancy (Christine) | TENURED
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

Underwood, Ty | TENURED
Game Design and Development

• B.A., Savannah College of Art and Design

Vaschillo, Alexandra | TENURED
Computing and Software Development

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

Vasishtah, Erin
Early Childhood Education

• M.S., University of Arizona Global Campus
• B.A., University of Arizona Global Campus
• A.A., Pierce College

Verschuyl, Molly
Physical Therapist Assistant

• M.P.T., University of Washington
• B.S., Linfield College

Washington, Leslie
High School Programs

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

Wozniak, Susan (Sue) | TENURED
Librarian

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

Wright, Elaine
High School Programs

• M.S., Seattle University
• B.S., 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 | TENURED
Funeral Service Education

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

Wyman, Heather
Nursing

• M.S., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
• B.S., University of Washington
• B.S., Brigham Young University
• A.A.S., Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Yadav, Nomita | TENURED
Social Science

• M.A., University of Delhi
• B.A., University of Delhi

Zupke, Cathy | TENURED
Engineering

• PhD., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• B.S., California Institute of Technology

Administrators and Support Staff

Dr. Amy Morrison
President

Dr. Darcy Kipnis
Vice President of Administrative Services

Dr. Mike Potter
Vice President of Instruction

Dr. Ruby A. Hayden
Vice President of Student Services

Robert Britten
Executive Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Meena Park
Vice President of Human Resources

Elisabeth Sorensen
Executive Director of Foundation Development and Community Relations

Christopher McLain
Chief Information Officer

Leslie Shattuck
Executive Director/Executive Communications Officer

Cathy Copeland
Executive Director, Institutional Research & Grant Development

Elsa Gossett
Director, Planning & Operations

Deans
Chew, Vicki L.
Chu, An
Heilstedt, Sally E.
Mandy, Robert
Murcray-Mosca, Sara
Pant, Priyanka
Rector, Dr. David L.
Rogoff, Jenny

Associate Deans
Lee, Karen C.
Sneed, Heather
Whitcomb, Kellie K.

Department Directors

Akselrud, Larisa V.
Biros, Demetra I.
Bowers, Anthony T.
Do, Tien V.
Enright, Abigail
Evora, Leticia A.
Geer, Kimberly K.
Hoch, Kaytlyn R.
Huebner, Casey L.
Lim, Xieng
Loeum, Mony
Melnrick, Casey
Peacock, Katie V.
Steffens, Jeff A.
Stewart, Katie M.
Walton, Sheila A.
Wildes, Heather

Department Assistant Directors
Anderson, Lisa
Brown, Brandi
DeGraaff, Mical
Evora, Jennifer
Goddard, Kimberly J.
Hablo, Maricel
Heyde, Jayne W.
Hisatake, Amber
Meehan, Colby
Su, I-Yun
Ta, Julie

Managers and Support Staff
Abel, Nihro
Abdulrahman, Hamza
Ake, April N.
Albuquerque, Vanessa
Alvarez, Ileana
Alzoubaidi, Zainab
Antoon, Keely
Ash, Corrine
Bachman, Cherie
Ball, Kaitlin
Barzegari, Khosro S.
Bebina, Angela
Bedford, Lynn
Blair, Krystal G.
Boyd, Julie
Bryson, Tramayne
Carrillo, Maret
Castillo, Kim
Castro, Abraham
Castro, Kalia
Castro, Karina
Centeno, Brian
Chalmers, Cindy M.
Chan, Jennifer
Charrette, Hanna
Chase, Carolyn A.
Coffman, Amy
Conner, Crystal
Cotutiu, Alexandru
Cuevas, Sandra
Dang, Zhu
Dantas Lima, Gleberson
Davidyuk, Vera N.
Davis, Heidi L.
DeRose, Robert
Desilet, Robin
DeWitt, Rhonda J.
Dickerson, Ebony
Dorrain, Michael J.
Drake, Laura
Dudarov, Valeriy A.
Dunster, Emily
Eren, Jonathan
Febry, Ellie M.
Fenner, Anna
Fielding, Scott
Forsse, Brenda
Galan, Elijah
Geer, Lillian
Ghorabi, Hanieh
Gillihan, Austin
Glass, Ashley
Golik, Svitlana
Gouacide, Florena A.
Gouacide, Marc
Gracie, Sam
Gracie, Timothy
Graff, Kimberly
Hall, Aislinn
Halvorson, John
Hann, Haley
Haworth, Dirk
Hsu, Chiein
Hupman, Robert
Iegorov, Tymur
Isakova, Liudmila
Iyengar, Anusha
Jenkins, Ryan
Jones, Jeremy
Jouval, Nina
Kamalraj, Thamilini
Keith, Olivia
Khodorchuk, Sergey V.
Kim, Yeoun Hee
Kirkegaard, Elena
Knight, Taylor
Korsunskaya, Vikki A.
Koryagin, Semeon
Lamanna, Rocco
Larrabee, Katrina B.
Lawnicki, Gail L.
Leary, Michael M.
Lee, Kyunghee
Lohvin, Piotr A.
Lowry, Heather
Manier, Rachel
Marano, Sonya
Markov, Garrick
Marquez, Norma
Martins, Lino
Masood, Javed
Masood, Misbah
Mattson, Judy A.
McDermott, Stephen P.
Melkumyan, Hrant
Mikhaylov, Anatoliy M.
Michelle, Elise
Miles, Charles
Miller, Cassandra L.
Miller, Tisha L.
Moore, Ray
Morales, Maria G.
Morris, Jason
Myronchuk, Liubov
Nasby, Dana B.
Ochsner, Tyler
Oh, Krissy
Patrick, Maddox N.
Peacock, Karen
Pendergrass, Emilygrace
Podnar, Nicole (Niki) P.
Pozen, Maria
Pracko, Nicholas
Quach, Charles
Racey, Alex
Rafet Manesh, Vahid
Ramos, Brianna M.
Raouf, Yassi
Reed, Christopher
Reichert, Melissa R.
Reid, Grace
Robinson, Isaac
Ross, Jermey
Safari, Reza
Santoyo Rios, Pamela
Sasynuik, Carrie B.
Selves, Marah
Sexton, Steven
Shatalov, Vova
Sil, Urmimala
Simons, Pauline
Smith, Dexter
Smith, Will
Sorrels, Alex
Soverns-Reed, Analisa
Sparks, Aaron
Stratton, Tori
Taj, Kiran
Tamata Surquislla, Linet
Terrell, Kelly A.
Thompkins, Sierra
Timoshenko, Yuriy P.
Tishkova, Galina V.
Troy, Jeff J.
Vargas, Misty
Vega, Torri S.
Wallace, Alexandra
Wang, Sophie
Welsch, Nicholas
Yang, Nancy
Zakaryan, Marine
Zasypkina, Tatyana N.
Zeng, Ali
Zhang, Polly
Zukanovic, Ena

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