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Theresa Artz-Howard (1999)
Faculty: Nursing Assistant
Nursing Diploma, Bronson Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Donna Ashcraft (1986)
Faculty: English
B.G.S., University of Iowa; M.A., Norwich University; Additional Studies: University of Iowa, Northern Arizona University, Texas Tech University
Patrick Austin (2005)
Faculty: Fire Science
Mesa Community College, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Northland Pioneer College
Willie Begay (1999)
Faculty: Adult ED Coordinator/Instructor
B.A., Prescott College
Eli Blake (1998)
Faculty: Mathematics
B.S., M.A., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
James R. Boblett (1976)
Faculty: Psychology
B.S., M.A., Northern Arizona University; Additional Studies: Arizona State University
Brian Burson (2006)
A.A., Central Arizona College; B.A., Arizona State University; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
D. Scott Burt (2002)
Faculty: Fire Science
Patrick E. Canary (2002)
Faculty: Biology/Chemistry
B.S., M.S., Cleveland State University; Ph.D., West Virginia University
Curtis Casey (2000)
Faculty: Welding
A.A.S. Welding Technology, Maricopa Tech College
Donald Chisholm (2006)
M.S., Brunel University; M.B.A., Marymount College of Virginia
John H. Darst (2001)
Faculty: Construction Technology
A.G.S., Northland Pioneer College
Jeri Eichler (2004)
Faculty: Emergency Medical Technology
EMT, Northland Pioneer College
Claude Endfield (1988)
Faculty: Early Childhood Development/Program Coordinator
A.A.S., A.A., Northland Pioneer College; B.S., Arizona State University; M.A., Nova University
Flora Finch (1984)
Faculty: Cosmetology/Program Coordinator
B.A., Northern Arizona University; A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College; Additional Studies: Northland Pioneer College, Northern Arizona University
Ronald Gates (2004)
Faculty: Building occupations
Ron E. Goulet (1994)
Faculty: English
B.S. Northern Arizona University; M.A., San Francisco State University
Barry Graham (2000)
Faculty: Mathematics
B.A., Pacific Union College; M.A., Ph.D., University of California
Andrew Hassard (2003)
Faculty: History/Geography
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., University of South Carolina; Additional Studies: Jackson State University
Richard Heimann (2003)
Faculty: Education
B.A., M.Ed., Arizona State University
Jane Hobart-Kahler (1999)
Faculty: Business/Department Chair
B.A., M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Barbara Hockabout (2000)
Faculty: English
B.A., University of California; M.A., Gonzaga University
Orina Hodgson (2004)
Faculty: Nursing
B.S.N., Northern Arizona University; M.S.N., University of New Mexico
Randall Hoskins (2003)
A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College
Janet Hunter (1996)
Faculty: Administrative Information Services
B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., M.B., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and state University; Additional Studies: Northland Pioneer College, Northern Arizona University
Cynthia Hutton (2003)
Faculty: Biology/Chemistry
A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.A., M.A., Mount Holyoke College
Rickey Jackson (2004)
Faculty: Developmental Services
A.A., Central Arizona College; B.S., M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
James S. Jacob (2001)
Faculty: Biology
B.S., M.S., Stephen F. Austin University; Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Sandra Johnson (2003)
Faculty: Education
B.A., Dana College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Arizona; Additional Studies: University of Alaska; Western Michigan State; University of Oregon; Weber State College, University of Phoenix
Dana Jolly (2005)
Faculty: Nursing
B.S., Emory University; M.S.N., University of Arizona
Ryan T. Jones (1998)
Faculty: English
B.A., M.A., University of Utah
Lisa L. Kamrath
Faculty: Cosmetology
A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College
Kenneth Keith (2005)
Faculty: Industrial Technology and Program Coordinator
B.S., M.S., University of Phoenix
Deborah Keith (2006)
Faculty: Nursing
L.P.N., A.S.N, Wallace Community College; B.S.N., University of Auburn at Montomery; M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Janice Kraai ( 1991)
Faculty: Developmental Services
B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., University of Arizona
Michael Lawson (2004)
Faculty: Anthroplogy/History
B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., Arizona State University
Clifton Lewis (1981)
Faculty: Foreign Languages
B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., PhD., University of New Mexico; Additional Studies: University of Guadalajara, Alliance Francaise de Paris, University of Mexico, Mexico City
Gary Mack (1991)
Faculty: Mathematics/Department Chair
B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.S., University of Arizona; Additional Studies: Northern Arizona University
Greg J. Maloney (2001)
Faculty in Chemistry
B.A., Lawrence University; M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University
Chloe Martineau (2005)
Faculty: Cosmetology
Patricia M. McCann (1994)
Faculty: Real Estate
B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.A., University of California at San Diego
Thomas W. Nagle, Jr. (1995)
Faculty: Business and Computer Information Systems
B.A., Northern Arizona University; M.B.A., National University, San Diego
Shannon Newman (2000)
Faculty: Developmental Services
B.A., Chatham College; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Russell Ott (2003)
Faculty: Biology/Chemistry
B.S., University of Michigan; Ph.D., Stanford University
P. Michael Pahl (2001
Faculty: Computer information Systems
B.S.C.I.S., Coleman College; M.S., Nova Southwestern University; Additional Studies: Universal Accounting College
Marty Palmer (2004)
Faculty: Upholstery
Theresa Parker (2002)
Faculty: Cosmetology
C.P., Northland Pioneer College
Frank Pinnell (2005)
Faculty: Welding
Dianne Popp (2004)
Faculty: Nursing
B.S.N., Incarnate Word College; M.N. University of Phoenix; Additional Studies: Texas A&M
Randy Porch (1988)
Faculty: Geology
B.S., M.S., M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Gary M. Reyes (2001)
Faculty: Psychology
A.S., Community College of the Air Force; M.B., Park College; M.A., Chapman University, M.S., Troy State University; Additional Studies: Northern Arizona University
Barry Richins (1975)
Faculty: English
B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.A., Illinois State University; Additional Studies: Brigham Young University, Arizona State University, University of Iowa
Charlotte A. Robbins (2001)
Faculty: Cosmetology
C.A.S., Northland Pioneer College
Dianne Samarin (2005)
Faculty: Nurse Assistant
A.D.N., Rio Hondo College; B.S.N., University of Phoenix
Dale E. Schicketanz (1976)
Faculty: Photography
A.A., Southwestern College; B.A., San Diego State University; M.A,, California State University Fresno
Benjamin Schoening (2004)
Faculty: Music
B.A., Luther College; M.M., University of Illinois
Douglas Seely (2001)
Faculty: Computer information Systems
B.Ed., University of Lethbridge; Additional Studies: Oregon State University, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
David Smith (2005)
Faculty: Biology
B.S., University of Arizona; M.S., University of Bridgeport; Ph.D., Brigham Young University
Bill Solomon (2004)
Faculty: Fire Science
B.S., Arizona State University
Michael Solomonson (2000)
Faculty: Speech and Theater
B.A., Northwestern College; M.A., Kansas State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Leigh Sweetman (1980)
Faculty: Art/Department Chair
B.F.A., M.A., Northern Arizona University
Cassandra Truax (2005)
Faculty: Adult ED Coordinator/Instructor
B.A., Texas Tech University; M.S., Sul Ross State University
Adrian Tubbs (2003)
Faculty: Building Occupations
B.S., Northern Arizona University
Joan Valichnac (1988)
Faculty: Developmental Services
B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Northern Arizona University; Additional Studies: Arizona State University, Appalachian State University
David R. Abel (1977)
Faculty: Health and Physical Education, Psychology
B.S., Northern Arizona University
Lois Coltrin (1985)
Faculty: Administrative information Services
B.S., Brigham Young University; M.A., Northern Arizona University
Jill M. Diemer (1984)
Faculty: Computer Information Services
A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College: B.S., Ball State University; M.F.A., Indiana University; Additional Studies: University of Arizona
Joel Eittreim (1979)
Director of Small Business Development Center, Director, Institute for Business & Community Development, Director of Extended Learning Services
Faculty: Cooperative Work Experience Instructor, Field Training Specialist
B.S., M.A., Arizona State University; Additional Studies: Northland Pioneer College, Arizona State University
Shirley Eittreim (1981)
Faculty: Administrative Information Services
B.A., M.A., Arizona State University; Additional Studies: Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University
Charles Kermes, (1986)
Dean of Business and Technology, Associate Dean for Instructional Support, Project Director for School to Work, Coordinator of Career Planning and Placement
Faculty: Sociology
B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo; M.A., Syracuse University
Eugene Luke (1974)
Faculty: English
Ph.D., B.A., North Texas State University; M.A., University of Wisconsin
David Nichols (1974)
Associate Dean, Instructional Support Services
B.S., M.S., Brigham Young University; Ed.D., Northern Arizona University
Joseph Nickolas, (1975)
Faculty: Biology
B.S., East Stroudsburg University; M.S., Arizona State University; Ph.D., Columbia Pacific University
Arvin Palmer (1975)
Dean of Instruction, Vice President/Dean of Instruction
Faculty: History, College Historian
B.A., M.A., Arizona State University; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School; Additional Studies: Arizona State University, University of Missouri, University of Colorado, University of Arizona, University of Minnesota
Penny Albright Petersen (1975)
Faculty: Speech and Theatre
B.A., M.A., Arizona State University; Additional Studies: University of Arizona
James G. Richmond (1983)
Faculty: Construction Technology
B.S., Oregon State University; M.A., Northern Arizona University; Additional Studies: Linn-Benton Community College (Albany, OR), University of Oregon-Eugene
Charles M. Sypolt (1974)
Assistant Dean for Instruction
Faculty: History
B.A., University of California at Berkeley; M.A., Chico State University; Ph.D., University of Wyoming; Additional Studies: California State University-San Jose
Marili Thomas (1974)
Faculty: Administrative Information Services
B.A., Adams State University (Colorado); M.A., Northern Arizona University; additional Studies: Adams State College
Ronald Troutman (1977)
Satellite Program Facilitator, Coordinator of Alternative Learning
Faculty: Forestry, Basic Skills
B.S., Northern Arizona University
Marvin L. Vasher (1977)
President (1977-1990)
Faculty: History
B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., University of Michigan; Ed.D., Laurence University (California); Additional Studies: University of Idaho, University of Washington
James E. Wilson (1978)
Coordinator Law Inforcement Academy
Faculty: Law Inforcement, Administration of Criminal Justice
A.S., Northland Pioneer College; Additional Studies: Phoenix City College, Eastern Arizona College
Patricia A. Wolf (1986)
Dean of Liberal Studies
Faculty: Art
B.F.A., Bethany College, M.S., University of Kansas: Additional Studies: Pittsburg State University
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