May 30, 2026  
Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Catalog 2026-2027

Faculty and Administration


Board of Education

Members of the Chemeketa Board of Education are elected to represent seven geographical zones in the college district.

Zone One-Iton Udosenata
Zone Two-Birgitte Ryslinge
Zone Three-Neva Hutchinson
Zone Four-Ken Hector
Zone Five-Jackie Franke
Zone Six-Diane Watson
Zone Seven-Betsy Earls

Faculty and Administration as of July, 2026

This is a partial listing of Chemeketa Community College’s administration and faculty. It includes most of the people who are employed full time in instructional, coordinating, and administrative roles.

Check website for most current information.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z


A

Abarca-Millan, Melody R-Instructor-ESOL/Adult Basic Education
MAT, Teaching, George Fox University
BA, Spanish & International Studies, George Fox University

Abderhalden, David A-Coordinator-Athletics
AA, General Studies, Chemeketa Community College

Aebi, Eric M-Instructor-Hospitality & Tourism Management
MBA, Business Administration, Capella University
BA, Arts & Letters, Portland State University

Aguirre, Blanca A-Associate Dean-Counseling & Career Services
MS, Counseling, Oregon State University
BA, Psychology, Western Oregon University

Alexander, Karen L-Director-Student Accessibility/Testing
MA, Psychology, National-Louis University
BA, Behavioral Science, National-Louis University

Alvarez, Maria E (Cleo)-Counselor-Student Support Services
MS, Counseling, Western Oregon University

Antoine, Patricia L-Instructor-Sociology
MS, Sociology, Portland State University
BS, Sociology, Portland State University
AA, Lower Division Collegiate, Chemeketa Community College

Arbuckle, Chris A-Instructor-Emergency Medical Technology
AAS, Nursing, Mt. Hood Community College
AAS, Paramedicine Chemeketa Community College

Archer, Angela S-Interim Director-First Year Programs
MS, Academic Advising Kansas State University
BS, Biology, Oregon Institute of Technology

B

Bailey, Christie N-Instructor-Nursing
PHD, Nursing, Florida Atlantic University
MSN, Nursing, Florida Atlantic University
BSN, Nursing, Florida Atlantic University

Ballard, Justus D-Instructor-English
MFA, Creative Writing, Antioch University
BA, English, University of California-Los Angeles

Banwarth, Peter G-Instructor-Mathematics
MS, Mathmatics,, Oregon State University
MS, Statistics, Stanford
BA, Economics, Stanford

Barnett, Rebekkah-Instructor-Nursing
MSN, Nursing, Education Fort Hays State University

Bay, Elizabeth -Dean of Recruitment, Enrollment and Graduation Services
BA, Humanities, Northern Arizona University
MA, Foreign Languages, Portland State University

Beausoleil, Deanne G-Instructor-Art
MFA, Art History, Savannah College of Art & Design
BFA, Art History, Savannah College of Art & Design

Behmard, Sheeny L-Instructor-Mathematics
MS, Math Science: Statistics, Eastern Kentucky University
MS, Statistics, Oregon State University
BA, Mathematics, Berea College
BA, Physics, Berea College

Berenguer, Bryan J-Instructor-Vineyard Management 
MS, Viticulture and Oceanology, Vinifera Euomaster Program Montpellier SupAgro-France; Bordeaux Sciences Agro-France; Hochschule Geisenheim University-Germany
MS, Forestry, North Carolina State University
BS, Biology, Davidson College

Heather Bergschneider-Instructor-Life Science-Biology
MS, Biology, Western Washington University
MAT, Teaching, Oregon State University
BS, Biology, Western Washington University

Bermingham, Jordan M-Dean-Emergency Services & Diesel Technology
MS, Education, Portland State University
BA, Psychology, American University

Bernhisel, Donna J-Instructor-English/Writing
PHD, Education, Oregon State University
MA, English Utah, State University
BS, Social Work, Brigham Young University

Bratcher, Keely D-Instructor-Nursing-Clinical
MAS, Nursing, University of Phoenix
BSN, Nursing, University of Phoenix
ADN, Nursing, Excelsior College
LPN, Nursing, Brunswick Community College

Brose, Johnathan M (Johnny)-Instructor-Wine Making
BS, Fermentation Science/Chemistry, Oregon State University

Bunnenberg-Boehmer, Kay-Instructor-Arts
MFA, Painting, San Francisco Art Institute
BA, Art, Sonoma State University

Burke, Michele LH-Reference Librarian
MLS, Library Science, Emporia State University
BA, Philosophy, Portland State University

Butzner, Alexis M-Instructor-English
PHD, English, Fordham University
MA, English Literature, Fordham University
BA, Liberal Arts/Philosophy, The New School-Eugene Language College

C

Caleffi Prichard, Viviani (Vivi)-Associate Vice President Culture and Community
MBA, Business Administration, George Fox University
BA, Mass Communication/Journalism, Centro Universitario do Sul de Minas

Cameron Jr., Jeffrey J-Instructor-Welding and Fabrication
AAS, CAD/CAM, Chemeketa Community College

Camp, Reanna L-Instructor-Physical Science
MS, Geology, East Carolina University
BS, Geology, University of Nebraska

Carter, Christopher L-Instructor-Adult Basic Education
MSE, Special Education, Western Oregon University
BS, Environmental Science, Oregon State University
AAOT, General Education, Chemeketa Community College

Ceja Garibay, Jose A-Instructor-High School
MED, Educational Leadership, Concordia University-St. Paul

Cheyne, Larry D-Dean-Applied Technologies
MS, Sport Management, California University of Pennsylvania
BA, English, Drake University

Christensen, Autumn-Instructor-Physical Science
MS, Geology, Central Washington University
BA, Chemistry/Geology, Gustavus Adolphus College

Christian, Colton B-Director-Institutional Research and Reporting
PHD, Psychology, University of Oregon
MS, Psychology, University of Oregon
BS, Psychology, Southern Oregon University

Christie, Jonathan E-Instructor-Life Science
MS, Botany & Plant Pathology, Oregon State University
BS, Botany, Oregon State University
CERT, Russian Studies, Oregon State University

Clark, Corey R-Instructor-Pharmacy Technician
AAS, Pharmacy Management, Chemeketa Community College
CERT, Pharmacy Technician, Chemeketa Community College

Claysmith, Christopher S-Instructor-Astronomy-Planetarium
MA, Astronomy, Boston University
BS, Physics, Oregon State University

Colantino, Kimberly A (Kim)-Instructor-English
MS, English, Washington State University
BA, Literature, George Fox University

Coleman, Beverly J-Instructor-Nursing-Clinical
MBA Cumberland University
MS, Nursing, Western Governors University
BS, Nursing, Western Governors University

Cortez, Julio-Counselor-Student Support Services
MS, Counseling-Rehabilitation, Western Oregon University
BA, Psychology, Western Oregon University

Cotter, Kerry N-Instructor-Chemistry
MS, Chemistry, Arizona State University
BS, Chemistry, University of Puget Sound

Couch, Daniel E-Instructor-English
MA, English, Portland State University

Covey, Brian L-Instructor-Automotive
AAS, Automotive Technology, Mt. Hood Community College

Cox, Jennifer A-Dean of Library and Learning Resources
Master Library & Information Science, Dominican University

Crawford, LeAnna R-Instructor-English
MA, Creative Writing, Antioch University
BA, English, University of Northern Colorado

Cruse, Maria T-Instructor-Political Science
MA, Political Science, University of Texas-Arlington
JD, Law Cornell University

Csaky, Sara C-Instructor-Education Programs
MAT, Teaching, Western Oregon University
BA, Educational Psychology, Dr. Domingo Cabred College

D

Darby, Sydney L-Instructor-English
MA, English, Boston College
BA, English, Portland State University

Darland, Joshua D-Instructor-Fire Protection Technology
AAS, Emergency Management, Clackamas Community College
NFPA Certificates, Department of Public Safety Standards & Training

Davidson, Lani-Instructor-English/Writing
MA, English, Oregon State University
BS, American Studies, Utah State University

Davis, Paul A-Director-Wine Studies & Career and Technical Education Yamhill Valley Campus
MS, Adult Education & Training, University of Phoenix
BS, Education, Andrews University

Davis, Jr., Peter C-Instructor-Human Services
Doctor of Behavioral Health, Arizona State University
MSW, Community Mental Health, Northwest Nazarene University
MA, Anthropology, Idaho State University
Master of Health Education, Idaho State University
BA, International Studies, Idaho State University

Dishong McCormack, Michele D-Instructor-Speech
MA, Communications, Washington State University
BA, English and Speech Communication, Chadron State College

Drapela, Nicholas E-Instructor-Physical Science
PHD, Chemistry, Oregon State University

Duarte, Moises E-Instructor-English
MA, English, California State University-Long Beach
BA, English, (Literature) California State University-Long Beach

Dwyer, Katie, M-Director of Corrections Education
MA, Conflict and Dispute Resolution, University of Oregon
BA, Comparitive Literature, University of Oregon
BA, Sociology, University of Oregon

Dye, Kevin R-Instructor-English
PHD, English, University of New Mexico
MA, English, Western Washington University
BA, English, New York University
AA, Liberal Arts, Nassau Community College

E

Eagles, Shannon C-Coordinator-Library Technology Services
MLIF, Library and Information Studies, International Colleges
BA, Arts and Letters; French, Portland State University

Edwards, Karen D-Instructor-Business Management Programs
MBA, Business & Administration, Willamette University
MM, Management, Willamette University
BA, History, Willamette University

Ensminger-Stapp, Colin W-Instructor-Learning Technologies Facilitator
MET, Educational Technology, Boise State University
CERT, On-line Teaching, Boise State University
BA, Telecommunications, Pacific University
AAS, Television Production Technology, Mt. Hood Community College

Evans, Michael A (Mike)-Dean-Student Retention & College Life
MS, Counseling, Western Oregon University
BS, Psychology, Corban College
AA, Refrigeration/Heating/Air Conditioning, Linn-Benton Community College

Evans, Paul L-Instructor-Speech
MAT, Teaching, Lewis and Clark College
MA, English, Portland State University
BA, English, University of Arizona

Ewing, Demitrus D-Instructor-Psychology
MS, Psychology, Oakland University
BS, Psychology, Grand Valley State University

F

Faltyn, Amanda F-Director-Auxiliary Services-Bookstore
BA, History, University of Oregon

Fleming, Garth A-Instructor-Mathematics
MAT, Mathematics, Portland State University
MS, Education-Secondary, University of Western Sydney
BS, Industrial Mathematics, University of Western Sydney

Frank, Andrew S (Andy)-Instructor-Drafting-Structural
BS, Engineering, Oregon State University
AAS, Civil Engineering Technology, Chemeketa Community College

Frank, Thomas A-Instructor-Business
MBA, Business Administration, University of Portland

Frankamp, Benjamin L (Ben)-Instructor-Chemistry
PHD, Chemistry, University of Massachusetts/Amherst
BS, Chemistry, George Fox University

Freeman, Jeremiah S (Sage)-Associate Dean of Academic Innovation
BS, Fine Arts, University of Oregon

G

Garcia, Maira Y-Coordinator-College Credit Now
AAS, Business Management, Chemeketa Community College

Gardner, Tiffany E-Counselor-Student Support Services
MS, Counseling, Western Oregon University
BA, Liberal Arts, Stephens College

Gastoni, William J (Bill)-Instructor-Corrections Ed-Automotive
CERT, 1000 hrs. Specialist: Masters Pro Ford Motor Credit Technical School
CERT, 200 hrs. Corrections, Oregon Police Academy

Gaterud, Abbey-Director-Chemeketa Press
MAT, Education, Marylhurst University

Geiger, Mathhew E-Director of Salem Business Development Center
MBA, Business Administration, Southern Oregon University
BS, Psychology, St. Lawrence University

Goldblatt, Heather N-Instructor-Adult Basic Education
MAT, Education, Marylhurst University

Gonzalez, Megan E-Instructor-Criminal Justice
BS, Chemistry/Forensic Science, Western Oregon University

Gorremans, Annette-Instructor-Nursing
MSN, Nursing, Education, Grand Canyon University
MSN Candidate, RN-MSN Education, Western Governors University
BSN, Nursing, Western Governors University
ADN, Nursing, Chemeketa Community College

Gort, Benjamin A (Ben)-Instructor-Mathematics
MS, Mathematics, Wichita State University
BS, Math Sciences/Mathematics, Virginia Commonwealth University

Grassman, Gary M-Instructor-Welding/Fabrication
AAS, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Chemeketa Community College
AAS, Welding Fabrication, Chemeketa Community College

Greco, Stephen D (Steve)-Instructor-Electronics
MS, Engineering-Mechanical, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
BS, Engineering-Mechanical, Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Grew, Heidi P-Instructor-Art
MFA, Ceramics, Ohio University
BFA, Crafts, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
BFA, History of Art, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
BA, Germanic Language & Literature, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

Griffith, Ellen M-Instructor-Nursing
MS, Nursing, Western Governors University
BS, Nursing, Western Governors University
BS, Biotechnologies, Montana State University
AS, Nursing, Miles Community College

Grotewohl, Herbert A-Instructor-Physics
PHD, Physics, University of Oregon
MS, Physics, University of Oregon
BS, Physics, Colorado State University

Guerra Perez, Manuel-Executive Dean-Student Development & Learning Resources
BA, Social Sciences, Portland State University
AA, Social Sciences, Mendocino College

H

Hale, Elizabeth E (Beth)-Learning Technologies Facilitator
MA, Education-Curriculum & Instruction, University of Washington
CERT, ESL Initial Teaching Certificate, Seattle University
BS, Political Science, University of Washington

Halkett, Genevieve N-Instructor-English as a Second Language
MAT, ESOL SIT Graduate Institute
BA, English, University of North Carolina

Hallett, David J-Vice President-Academic and Student Affairs
JD, Law, University of Akron
BA, English, State University of New York
AAS, Communications, Cayuga Community College

Hamilton, Gabriela Q-Instructor-Economics
MA, Economics, Georgia State University

Hardesty, David S-Instructor-Adult Basic Education
MS, Education: Policy Foundation & Administration, Portland State University
BA, Psychology, Southern Methodist University

Hastings, Sara B-Dean-High School Partnerships
Ed.D, Adult and Higher Education, Oregon State University
MED, School Counseling & Guidance, Prescott College
BA, Communication, University of Arizona

Hattman, Alissa S-Instructor-English
MA, English, Portland State University
MFA, Writing, Pacific University
MA, English, Portland State University

Heater, Kelsey J-Instructor-Mathematics
MED, Curriculum & Instruction, University of Phoenix
BS, Mathematics, Portland State University

Hendricks, Sara A-Instructor-Bilingual ESOL
BS, English/Psychology, Bringham Young University
MA, Teaching English, University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Herman, Silvia C-Instructor-Spanish
MA, Spanish, University of Oregon
BA, Linguistics, University of Oregon
AAOT Mt. Hood Community College

Herrera-Perez, Eusebio P-Counselor-Student Support Services
MSW, Social Work, Portland State University

Hiatt, Jonathan R-Instructor-Computer Information Systems
MS, Computer Science, Colorado State University
BS, Business Information Systems, Linfield College
AA, Drafting, Central Oregon Community College

Hibbeler, Duane M-Instructor-CAD/CAM
AS, Industrial Mechanical Technology, Chemeketa Community College

Hill, Michele L-Student Account Analyst/Cashier Supervisor
AAS, Accounting, Chemeketa Community College

Hodgson, Matthew J-Instructor-English
MA, English, Portland State University
BA, English/Comparative Literary Studies, Occidental College

Hodgson, Traci A-Instructor-History
PHD, History, Boston University
MA, History, Boston University
BA, History, University of Kansas Main Campus

Hoelter, Peter L-Instructor-Visual Communications
BS, Psychology, Oregon State University

Hoerauf, Kate M-Assistant Director-Financial Aid
MA, Postsecondary Adult & Continuing Education (PACE), Portland State University
BS, Sociology, Western Oregon University

Hoffman, Robert A-Director-Financial Aid & Veterans’ Services
BA, Geography, University of Wisconsin

Hornibrook, Debra C (Debbie)-Instructor-Speech
EDD, Educational Leadership: Curriculum & Instruction, Portland State University
MS, Speech Communication, Portland State University
BS, Psychology, Portland State University

Howard, Jessica H-President/Chief Executive Officer
PHD, Performance Studies, New York University
MMUS, Music Theory, Rice University, Shepherd School of Music
BA, English, Rice University
BMUS, Music Theory, Rice University, Shepherd School of Music
AA, Music, San Antonio College

Hughes, Mary T-Instructor-English as a Second Language
MA, TESOL, Seattle Pacific University
BS, Business Administration-International Business, Rochester Institute of Technology

Hulett, Marie T-Associate Vice President-Institutional Advancement
EdD, Education, California State University-Fullerton
MS, Public Administration, California State University-Fullerton
BS, Zoology, California State University-Long Beach
Certificates in Digital Media Design, Motion Graphics, Web Design, and Print Media, Coastline College

Hunter, Aaron R-Associate Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
MBA, Management, Corban University
BS, Business Administration-Accounting/Finance, Corban University
Certificate of Public Management, Willamette University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) State of Oregon

J

Jabin, Tammy I-Instructor-English
MA, English, Portland State University
BA, English, Willamette University
AAOT, Lower Division Oregon Transfer, Chemeketa Community College

Jackson, Kristene A-Instructor-Emergency Technology
AAS, Emergency Medical Technology, Chemeketa Community College

Jensen, Erik L-Instructor-Physical Science
MS, Physics, Oregon State University
BS, Physics, Portland State University

Jensen, Megan R-Coordinator-EOLA
MS, Education Leadership and Policy, Portland State University

Johansen, Barbara W-Instructor-Business Technology
MBA, Business Administration, Portland State University
BA, Economics and Business, Westmont College

Johns, Jennifer S-Instructor-Life Science
PHD, Ecology and Evolution, Rutgers
BA, Biology and German, Duke University

Johnson, Tesla N-Instructor-Medical Assisting
Diploma, Medical Assisting, Pioneer Pacific College

Jones, Jason W-Instructor-Business Law
JD, Law University of Oklahoma Norman
MA, History, Oklahoma State University
BA, History Education, University of Central Oklahoma

Jones, Russell T-Dean of Yamhill Valley Campus
EDD, Education, Portland State University
MS, Education, Portland State University
BS, Psychology, Western Oregon University
BS, Law Enforcement, Western Oregon University

Joseph, Dane C-Instructor-Psychology
PHD, Education, Washington State University
MA, Philosophy, Washington State University
BA, Concordia University, Humanities

K

Kapan, Teter MB-Student Equity & Intercultural Programs
BA, Spanish, University of Oregon
AA, Speech Communication, Clatsop Community College

Kato, Christopher T (Chris)-Executive Dean of General Education and Transfer Studies
MA, Linguistics, University of New England
MA, Education, University of Phoenix
BS, Biology, Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Keeling, Matthew J-Instructor-Mathematics
MS, Mathematics, Oregon State University
BS, Mathematics, Southern Oregon University

Kellogg, Sandra (Sandi)-Dean-Health Sciences
MSN, Nursing, University of Phoenix
BSN, Nursing, Boise State University

Kelly, Michael P (Mike)-Instructor-Drafting, Architecture
AS, Drafting, Chemeketa Community College

Kittelson, Lorene F-Instructor-Nursing
MSN, Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Nursing, Grand Canyon University
AAS, Nursing, Chemeketa Community College

Kline, Richard A-Director-Business Services
BS, Business Adminstration, Illinois State University

Knowles, Brian J-Director-Budget and Finance
MBA, Finance, University of Hertfordshire
BA, Economics, Minot State University

Kohl, Zachary F-Instructor-Life Science
PHD, Biology, University of North Texas
MS, Biology, Portland State University
BS, Biology, Portland State University

Kraus, Donald D (Don)-Instructor-Computer Information Systems
MS, Education, Western Oregon University
BS, Business, Western Oregon University
BS, Computer Sciences, Western Oregon University
AS, Business Administration: Management, Portland Community College

Kruse, Kela E-Manager-Grant Accounting & Accounts Payable
MA, Accounting, University of Denver

Kubicek, Charles E-Instructor-Life Science-Biology
PHD, Biology, University of Oregon
BS, Applied Biology, Georgia Institute of Technology

L

Landa-Villalba, Liliana L-Coordinator-College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
MA, Counseling, Corban University
BA, Psychology, Willamette University

Larsen, Melissa R (Raschel)-Instructor-Physical Education
MPH, Health Promotion & Education, Oregon State University
BA, Health Education, Linfield College

Lazzara, Edward J (Ed)-Instructor-Spanish
MA, Romance Linguistics & Literature, University of California-Los Angeles
BS, Mathematics, Montclair State College

Leon-Cipriano, Laura J-Interim Director Polk Center and High School Equivalency Program
BA, Social Science, Western Oregon University
BA, Spanish, Western Oregon University

Lenox, Stephanie B-Instructor-Chemeketa Press
MFA, Creative Writing, University of Idaho
BA, English, Whitworth University

Limbird, Marty WS-Instructor-Physical Education
MAT, Education, University of Portland
BA, Athletic Training, Linfield College

Liss, Layli-Associate Dean-Center for Academic Innovation
MED, Education, University of St. Thomas
BA, International Studies, DePaul University

Lomax, Jillian M (Jill)-Instructor-Dental Assisting
MA, Adult Education, Oregon State University
BS, Interdisciplinary Studies: Health & Social Science, Western Oregon University
AAOT, Dental Assisting Program, Chemeketa Community College

Lopez, Carlos A-Instructor-Sociology
MA, Sociology, University of Georgia
BA, Sociology, University of North Carolina
AA, General Studies, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Lyell, Kiva M-Instructor-Emergency Medical Technology
BS, Law Enforcement, Western Oregon University
CERT, Emergency Medical Technician, Chemeketa Community College
AAOT, General Studies, Chemeketa Community College

M

Mack, Laura-Instructor-Art
MFA, Fine Arts (Painting), Southeastern University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
BFA, Art Studio, Tufts University

MacLean, Christopher L-Instructor-Psychology
MA, Psychology, University of Georgia
BS, Psychology, University of Georgia

Maksun, Leslie M-Instructor-Mathematics
MS, Mathematics, University of South Alabama
MS, Mathematics, Oregon State University
BS, Mathematics, University of South Alabama

Malley, Bret-Instructor-Visual Communications
MA, Computer Art and Transmedia, Syracuse University
BA, Film and Digital Media, University of California-Santa Cruz

Mariger, Heather A-Instructor-Accessibility Advocate
PHD, Instructional Technology, Utah State University
MS, Institution Management, Kansas State University
BA, Hotel/Restaurant Administration, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
AA, Culinary Arts, Paul Smith College

Marrow, Taylor A-Instructor-History
MA, History, Ball State University
BA, History, Indiana University
BA, Telecommunications, Indiana University

Martell-Straight, Catherine-Counselor
BA, Social Science, Portland State University
MSW, Social Work, Portland State University

Martinez, Yolanda T-Instructor-Human Services
PHD, Education, Oregon State University
MS, Counseling, San Diego State University
BA, Psychology, California State University-Fullerton

Mathis, Jon B-Director-Title IX & Professional Development
PHD, Candidate, Azusa Pacific University
MED, College Student Affairs, Azusa Pacific University
BA, Communication, Biola University

McAllister, Gaelen A-Director-Grants
MA, English, Georgetown University
BA, Political Science, University of California-Los Angeles

McIlvain, John R-Director-Emergency & Risk Management
BA, Political Science, Western Washington University
AAS, Emergency Management, Community College of the Air Force
AAS, Information Resources Management, Community College of the Air Force

McLearn, Brian M-Instructor-Automotive
AAS, Automotive: Ford Asset, Mt Hood Community College

McNicholas, James P-Coordinator-Accelerated Pathways to Success
BA, History, Spanish, University of Oregon
BSBA, Business Administration-Finance, Old Dominion University

Meiner, Karl J-Instructor-High School Programs
MAT, Teaching, Lewis and Clark College
MA, English, Portland State University
BA, English, University of Arizona

Miller, Angela G (Angie)-Coordinator-Library Services
Course Work, Travel Operations, Chemeketa Community College

Mitchell, Nolan E-Instructor-Mathematics
MA, Mathematics, Oregon State University
BS, Mathematics, Western Oregon University

Monson, Bryan R-Instructor-Business Technology
MED, Education, Oregon State University
BS, Secondary Education, Eastern Oregon University

Moxley, Douglas J (Doug)-Director-Information Technology
BS, Psychology, Western Oregon University
AS, Food Sciences & Technologies, Chemeketa Community College

Murphy, Bernadette-Instructor-Nursing
MSN, Nursing Education, University of Phoenix
MBA City University
BSN, Nursing, San Jose State University

Myers, Michael J (Mike)-Instructor-Welding/Fabrication
AS, Welding, Chemeketa Community College

N

Navarro, Yesica Y-Coordinator-Completion Program
AS, General Studies, Chemeketa Community College

Nelson, Christian L (Chris)-Instructor-Physical Science
MS, Chemistry: Organic, University of Illinois Urbana
BA, Chemistry, Central University of Iowa

Nelson, Holly D-Executive Dean-Regional Education & Academic Development
MAT, Health Education, Western Oregon University
BA, Health Education, Western Oregon University

Noah, Mark W-Occupational Skills Training Coordinator
BS, Biology, University of Oregon
AS, Biology, Lane Community College
CERT, Career Development Facilitator

Nolan, Dana R-Instructor-Health Information Management
AA, Health Information Management, Portland Community College

Nord, Christopher M (Chris)-Instructor-Mathematics
MS, Mathematics, Oregon State University
BA, Mathematics, Goshen College

Norris, Bryan F-Instructor-Adult Basic Education
MAT, Teaching, Willamette University
BS, Speech Communication, Oregon State University

Northam, Ashley A-Instructor-Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program
MS, Speech & Hearing Science, Portland State University
BS, Speech & Hearing Science, Portland State University
AA, General Studies, Sierra College

O

Olheiser, Samuel T (Sam)-Instructor-Automotive
AAS, Automotive Technician, Chemeketa Community College

Olson, Kevin J-Instructor-GED Options/High School Programs
MAT, Teaching, Western Oregon University
BA, English, Western Oregon University

Orellan-Mizell, Alex-Instructor-Visual Communication
BFA, University of Georgia
MA, University of Wisconsin
MFA, Univeristy of Wisconsin

Othus-Gault, Shannon M-Instructor-Physical Science/Geology
MS, Geology, Central Washington University
BA, Geology-Environmental Studies Whitman College

P

Peet, Brian L-Instructor-ASL (American Sign Language)
MA, Sign Language Education, Gallaudet University
BFA, Film Production, Rochester Institute of Technology

Plaisance, Ricky N (Doc)-Instructor-Adult Basic Ed
MFA, Theater Arts, Louisiana State University
MS, Educational Administration, National University
BS, Mass Communications, McNeese State University
BS, General Studies, United States Naval Academy

Powell, Kelsie E-Instructor-Nursing
MSN, Nursing, Johns Hopkins University

Powers, Kristina C (Kris)-Instructor-Psychology
MA, Counseling Psychology, Lewis & Clark College
BS, Business Administration, Oregon State University

Pratt, Nathan C-Instructor-Physical Education
MS, Health Education, Western Oregon University
BA, Social Studies, St. Martin’s University
AAOT Lane Community College

Protiva, Karen W-Instructor-Life Science
PHD, Human Performance, Oregon State University
MS, Physical Education, George Mason University
BS, Kinesiological Sciences, University of Maryland College

R

Radu, Kara M-Instructor-Dental Assisting
BS, Human Services, University of Phoenix
AAOT, Lower Division Transfer, Chemeketa Community College
CERT, Dental Assisting, Chemeketa Community College

Ramirez-Javier, Odilon-Instructor-Math-Learning Center
MS, General Mathematics, California State University, Los Angeles
BS, Mathematics, California State University, Los Angeles

Ramirez-Trevino, Cheila O-Instructor-English as a Second Language
MA, Bilingual/Multicultural Education, University of Arizona
BS, Human Development, California Polytechnic State University
AA, General Education, Ventura County Community College

Ray, Timothy D (Tim)-Dean-Agricultural Sciences & Technology
MS, Agricultural & Extension Education, Ohio State University
BS, General Agriculture, Oregon State University
Teacher Certification, Agricultural Education, Oregon State University

Reininger, Mandy E-Instructor-Computer Information Systems
MSM, Information Systems Management, Keller Graduate School of Management
BA, Communications, State University of New York- Genesco
CED, Networking Systems, University of Phoenix

Rieman, Richard E-Instructor-Mathematics
MS, Mathematics, University of Texas-San Antonio
BS, Mathematics, University of Texas-San Antonio

Robbins, Sarah F-Instructor-Nursing
BSN, Nursing, University of North Alabama
DBA, Business Administration, University of the Incarnate Word

Rogers, Doug P-Instructor-Automotive
AAS, Automotive Technology, Chemeketa Community College
Continuous Training-Multiple Categories General Motors Center of Learning/Service Technical College

Rollins, Bryan D-Instructor-Adult Basic Education
MA, TESOL Portland State University
BA, Spanish, Western Oregon University

Romine, Erika P-Instructor-Early Childhood Education
MA, Marriage & Family Therapy, Northwest Christian University
BS, Psychology, University of Oregon

Ruby, Kevin L-Instructor-Diesel Technologies
BS, Automotive Technology, Montana State University-Northern

Rupert, Jill N-Instructor-English
PHD, English, Tulane University of Louisiana
MA, English, Tulane University of Louisiana
BA, English, Whitman College

Russell, II, Keith A-Dean-Liberal Arts
PHD, English, Southern Illinois University
MA, English/TESOL, Southeast Missouri State University
BA, English, Northeast Missouri State University

S

Saffary, Timor-Dean-Math, Engineering & Computer Science
PHD, Mathematics, Helmut-Schmidt University
PHD, Physics, University of Hamburg
MS, Mathematics, University of Hamburg
MS, Physics, University of Hamburg
Vocational Degree, Chemical Technical Assistant Hamburg, Germany

Saldivar, Francisco W-Executive Dean of Career and Technincal Education
MPA, Public Administration, University of Monatna
BS, Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University
AAS, Electronic Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force

Salinas-Oliveros, Rebecca-Cooperative Work Experience Coordinator
MS, Education: Policy Foundation & Administration, Portland State University
BS, Human Development & Family Science, Oregon State University

Samek, David A-Instructor-Diesel Technologies
BS, Education, Western Oregon University
AAOT, General Studies, Chemeketa Community College
Certificate, Diesel Technician, Wyoming Technical Institute

Sanchez, Aru-Director of Employee Labor Relations
AAS, Business Tech-Business Support Specialist, Chemeketa Community College

Schiefelbein, Holly N-Instructor-Life Science
MS, Biological Sciences, California State University, Long  Beach
BS, Biology, Washington State University

Schilling, Joleen M-Instructor-Horticulture
MS, Environmental Science, Oregon State University
BS, Horticulture, Oregon State University

Schloeman, Keith D-Instructor-Mathematics
MS, Mathematics, Oregon State University
BS, Mathematics, Western Oregon University

Schnider, Sheldon J-Instructor-CAD/CAM
AAS, Manufacturing Engineering Technologies-Mfg. Tech, Chemeketa Community College

Scholer, Andrew-Instructor-Computer Science
MS, Computer Sciences, University of Southern California
BS, Science, University of California-Los Angeles

Schramm, Jennifer E-Instructor-Life Science
PHD, Biology: Plant University of California-Berkeley
BA, Biology, Knox College

Schrunk, Jessica M-Instructor-Biology
MS, Molecular Genetics and Biophysics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
BS, Zoology, University of Colorado-Denver
CERT, Secondary Science Teaching Licensure, University of Colorado-Denver

Scofield, Mary Ellen M-Program Review and Accreditation Specialist
MA, English, Portland State University
BA, History, Mount Holyoke College

Scott, Laura L-Instructor-Developmental Writing
MA, Anglo-Irish Literature Trinity College-Dublin
BA, English Literature/Spanish Language Pacific University CERT, TEFL College of Ireland

Sekafetz, Charles O (Chuck)-Instructor-Electronics
MBA, Master of Business, Administration Marylhurst University
BS, Business Management, Marylhurst University
AAS, Electronic Engineering, Chemeketa Community College

Sigurdson, Barbara A-Instructor-Dental Assisting
BS, Dental Hygiene, Oregon Institute of Technology
AAOT, Dental Assisting, Chemeketa Community College

Silkey, Jennifer A-Tutoring Center Coordinator
AAOT, Chemeketa Community College

Smith, Kevin D-Instructor-English
PHD, English, University of Illinois-Chicago
MA, English, University of Illinois-Chicago

Solomon, Avelino V (Lino)-Coordinator-Talent Search & Upward Bound
MBA, Business Administration, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Sprague, Alice M-Vice President-Governance and Administration
BS, Social Sciences, Portland State University
AA, Lower Division Transfer, Chemeketa Community College

Steele, Shaunah R-Director-Behavioral Health & Health Performance
BS, Social Science, Portland State University
AAOT, General Studies, Chemeketa Community College

Steiger, Christina R-Instructor-Human Services
MED, Counseling, University of Oregon
BS, Psychology, Oregon State University
AAOT Linn-Benton Community College

Stevens, Karen F-Counselor-Student Support Services
MSW, Social Work, Portland State University
BS, Psychology, Western Oregon University
AAOT, Lower Division Transfer, Chemeketa Community College

Surton, Robert J-Instructor-Computer Information Systems
PHD, Computer Science, Cornell University
MS, Computer Science, Cornell University
BS, Computer Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

T

Tardiff, Bryan C-Instructor-Mathematics
MS, Mathematics, Oregon State University
BS, Mathematics, Oregon State University

Taylor, R-Executive Director-Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, Business Programs & Early Childhood Education
PHDC, Education Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, Portland State University
MA, Early Childhood Education, Concordia College
BS, Psychology-Family Studies, Corban College
AAS, Early Childhood Education, Chemeketa Community College

Tobey, Allison S-Instructor-English/Writing
MFA, Creative Writing, Antioch University
BA, Psychology, Grinnell College

Tomlin, Bryce J-Instructor-Music
MMUS, Music, University of Arizona

Torresdal, Kathleen D-Instructor-Psychology
MS, Psychology, Walden University

Trabue, Jeremy G-Instructor-English
MA, Psychology, State University of West Georgia
MA, English, State University of West Georgia
BA, Humanities, New College of California

Tuss, Halston J-Instructor-Engineering
MS, Civil Engineering, Oregon State University
BS, Civil Engineering, Oregon State University

Tuss, Lana L-Instructor-Accounting
MS, Taxation, Golden Gate University
MM, Management, Southern Oregon University
BS, Business Administration Accounting, Portland State University

V

VanDyke, Melissa L-Instructor-Medical Assisting
BA, Health Care Administration, George Fox University
AGS, General Studies, Chemeketa Community College
CERT, Medical Administrative Assistant, Chemeketa Community College

VanHouten, Debra L-Instructor-Life Science
MS, Physiology, University of California-San Francisco
BS, Animal Science, California Polytechnic State University

VanSlyke, Timothy J (Tim)-Instructor-English as a Second Language
MSE, Information Technology, Western Oregon University
BA, Arts & Letters, Portland State University
CERT, Teaching English as a Second Language, Portland State University

VanStavern, Jan E-Instructor-English
PHD, English, University of California-Davis
MA, English, University of California-Davis
BA, Creative Writing, Oberlin College

Vasquez, Robert B-Instructor-Anesthesia Technology
Certification American Society of Anesthesia Technologist & Technicians

Veldhuisen, Kathleen-Reference Librarian
MLS, Library Science, Rutgers-The State University
BA, English, Rutgers-The State University

Villegas, Elias P-Dean-Woodburn Center
MPA, Public Administration, California State University-Chico
BS, International Business, California State University-Chico
BS, Spanish, California State University-Chico
AA, Accounting, Butte College

Villwock, Cynthia D-Instructor-Physical Science
MS, Chemistry, Oregon State University
BS, Engineering: Civil, Oregon State University

W

Wagner, A.T. (Toby)-Instructor-Mathematics
MA, Mathematics, California State University-Fullerton
BA, Mathematics, Walla Walla College

Watkins, Carmen R-Instructor-Mechanical Design
BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Wenigmann, Jamie E-Director of Foundation
BA, Mass Communication, Linfield College

West, Gary A-Director of Strategic Initiatives System Planning
BS, Business Administration, Eastern Oregon Univesity

West, Gary E-Instructor-Anesthesia Technician
AS, Medical Assistant, City & Guilds of London Institute
CERT, Hospital Operating Department Assistants
NE Thames Regional Health Authority

West, Ryan M-Executive Dean-Student Services
MED, College Student Services Administration, Oregon State University
BS, Business, Western Oregon University

Whisenhunt, Sarah C-Coordinator-High School Programs
MED, Teaching & Learning, University of Oregon
Graduate Certificate, Student Affairs Portland State University
BA, Spanish, University of Oregon

Williams, B. Patrick-Instructor-Philosophy/Religion
MAIS, Interdisciplinary Studies, Oregon State University
BS, History, Oregon State University
BS, Philosophy, Oregon State University

Williams, Jack D-Instructor-Nursing
MSN, Nursing, University of Phoenix
BS, Nursing, National University
AS, Nursing, Imperial Valley College

Willis, Monica S-Instructor-Adult Basic Education
MED, Education, University of Portland
BA, International Studies, Willamette University
BA, Spanish, Willamette University

Withington, Michael A-Instructor-Criminal Justice
Certifications Department of Public Safety Standards & Training

Wolfe, Steven O (Steve)-Instructor-Geography
MA, Geography, University of Missouri-Columbia
BS, Geography, Oregon State University
AA, Geography, Central Oregon Community College

Wood, Josie M-Instructor-Speech
MAIS, Interdisciplinary Studies, Oregon State University
BA, Speech Communication, Western Oregon University
AA, Transfer Coursework, Central Oregon Community College

Woods, Edward A (Ed)-Coordinator-Mid-Willamette Education Consortium/Perkins (MWEC)
MED, Education, Oregon State University
BS, Elementary Education, Western Oregon University
BA, Business/Economics, George Fox University

Wu, Jack-Instructor-Accounting/Business Management
MBA, Business Administration-Finance, University of Connecticut

Y

Yancey, Douglas E (Doug)-Executive Director-Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Services
MLIS, Library and Information Science, University of Washington
BA, English, Eastern Washington University

Yancey, Theresa C-Reference Librarian
MLIF, Library Science, University of Washington

Yaroslaski, Margarie A-Instructor-Leadership Management
MS, Management, Friends University