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College Catalog 2016 - 2017 
    
College Catalog 2016 - 2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Appendix



Executive Staff

McCarthy, Kevin
President
Ph.D., American History
University of Mississippi

Merrell, Melinda
Vice President, Administration and Finance
Bachelor’s degree, Accounting
University of North Florida

Reyna, Angel
Vice-President, Instruction
Master’s degree, Educational Leadership
Washington State University

Gilmore English, Jessica
Vice-President, Student Services
Master’s degree, Educational Leadership and Policy
Studies
University of Washington

Hogan, Lesley
Executive Director, Human Resources
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
University of Washington

Campbell, Michelle
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
Master of Management, Organization Communication
University of Waikato

Corigliano, Paul
Chief Information Officer
Bachelor of Information Technology
American InterContinental University

Deans

Jackson, Jacob
Executive Dean, Workforce, Trades & Economic
Development
Master’s degree, Business Education/Economics
Central Washington University

Carter, Christopher
Dean, Allied Health
Master’s degree, Educational Leadership
Argosy University

Latiolais, Scott
Dean, Student Success
Master’s degree, Administration/Higher Education
University of Tennessee

Medbury, Douglas
Dean, Culinary Arts / Director of Food Services
Bachelor’s degree, Business Management
University of Phoenix

Novotny, Jodi
Dean, Basic Studies
Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics and TESOL
University of South Florida

Pollock, Jenna
Associate Dean, Basic Studies
Master’s degree, Teaching English as a Second
Language
University of Illinois

Wakefield, Sarah
Dean, General Education & Transfer
Ph.D., Department of English
University of Texas, Austin

Administration

Ali, Yasmin (Interim)
Director, Nursing
Master’s degree, Nursing Education
Walden University

Baker, Barry
Director, Plant Operations
Master’s degree, Architecture
University of Texas at Arlington

Bonaccorso, Roberto
Director, College Relations and Marketing
Bachelor’s degree, History
University of Michigan

Brown, Patrick
Director, Enrollment Services/Registrar
Bachelor’s degree, History and French
University of Kansas

Burnet, Marta
Director, Grant Development
Master’s degree, International Relations
Johns Hopkins University

Falconer, Liz
Director, eLearning
PhD, International Education
University of Iowa

Lancaster, Andrea
Director, Outreach and Entry Services
Bachelor’s degree, Community Health Education
Central Washington University

Johnson, Mark
Director, Financial Services
Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration
Eastern Washington University

Jordan, Jerry
American Apprenticeship Initiative Navigator
Bachelor’s degree, Communications
Oregon State University

Knous-Westfall, Heather
Director, Institutional Research
Master of Arts, Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Lancaster, Andrea
Director, Outreach and Entry Services
Bachelor’s degree, Community Health
Education Central Washington University

Nelson, Samantha
Director, I-BEST and Civics
Master’s degree, Education
Antioch University Seattle

Perdomo, Jose
Director, College Bookstore
Master’s degree, Business Administration
INCAE - Harvard School of Business
Administration, Nicaragua

Peschek, Shana
Director, Construction Center of Excellence
Master’s degree, Business Administration
City University of Seattle

Roduin, Cheyenne
Director, College Library
Master’s degree, Library and Information Science
University of Washington

Shaw, Carrie
Director, RTC Foundation
Bachelor’s degree, Communication/Political Science
Washington State University

Solomon, Debbie
Director, Financial Aid
Associate of Applied Science, Business
Bellevue College

Supinski, Jessica
Director, Student Programs and Engagement
Bachelor’s degree, Political Science
George Washington University

Vielbig, Matt
Director, Campus Security
Bachelor’s degree, Criminal Justice
Seattle University

Full-Time Faculty

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

Allen, Dawn
English as a Second Language
Master’s degree, Teaching English as a Second
Language
Portland State University

Arthur, Marcia
English as a Second Language
Master’s degree, Education
Temple University, Japan

Baeder, Paul
Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technology
Master’s degree, Adult Education & Distance Learning
University of Phoenix

Bassham, Colleen
Academic/Career Counselor
Master’s degree, Business Administration
University of Phoenix

Berrysmith, Connie
Dental Assistant
Bachelor’s degree, Workforce Education and
Development
Southern Illinois University

Biell, Michael
Engineering Design Technology
Professional-Technical Certification
Lake Washington Technical College

Bigelow, Donovan
Psychology
Master’s degree, Psychology
Seattle University

Bigony, Marc
English as a Second Language
Master’s degree, Education
Seattle University

Boggs, John
Engineering Design Technology
Bachelor’s degree, Education
University of Puget Sound

Boon, Celva
Academic/Career Counselor
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts
The Evergreen State College

Bovard, Larry
Ophthalmic Assistant
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Academy of Health Sciences US Army

Bracking, Linh
Academic/Career Counselor
Master’s degree, Education
University of Washington

Braunstein-Post, Karen
Computer Science
Bachelor’s degree, Spanish
Santa Clara University

Burnham, Susan
Nursing
Master’s degree, Nursing
Excelsior College Albany

Burrell, De Etta
Adult Basic Education/GED
Master’s degree, Business Administration
City University

Campbell, John
Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technology
Bachelor’s degree, Technical Management
DeVry University

Chamberlin, Martha
Accounting
Master’s degree, Computer Science
Oregon State University

Choi, Donmee
Adult Basic Education/GED
PhD, Interdisciplinary Studies
Union Institute and University

Cooksey, Martin
Mathematics
Master’s degree, Applied Mathematics
California State University, Long Beach

Crumb, Debra
Librarian
Master’s degree, Library Studies
University of Hawaii

Culler, Barbara
Early Childhood Careers
Master’s degree, Elementary Education/Early
Childhood
University of Hawaii

Culler, Timothy
Computer Science
Master’s degree, Information Systems
City University of Seattle

Demong, Elizabeth
Basic Studies
Master’s degree, Adult Education
Seattle University

Devine, Jack
ITEC Automotive Service Technician
Professional-Technical Certification
Renton Technical College

Dickson, David
Basic Studies
Bachelor’s degree, Political Science
University of Washington

Douthit, Martin
Custodial Training
Professional-Technical Certification
Renton Technical College

Drake, Jennifer
Nursing
Master’s degree, Nursing
University of Southern Maine

Drinkwine, James
Administrative Office Management
Master’s degree, Business Administration
City University of Seattle

Ervin, Shawn
Autobody Repair & Refinishing
Bachelor’s degree, Psychology
California State University, Fullerton

Fobes, Michael
Automotive Technology
Professional-Technical Certification
Renton Technical College

Foley, Kathleen
Basic Studies/ESL
Master’s degree, Applied Linguistics
Indiana University, Bloomington

Forbes, Karma
Counselor, Special Needs
Master’s degree, Psychology
Antioch University

Foreman, Trisha
Medical Assistant Instructor
Associate degree, Arts and Science
Tacoma Community College

Ganska, Jessica
Band Instrument Repair Technology
Bachelor’s degree, Music Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Geist, Rick
Welding
Associate degree, Welding
Renton Technical College

Hatem, Henry
Precision Machining Technologies
Professional-Technical Certification
Renton Technical College

Higgins, Kathleen
English
Master’s degree, English
Arizona State University

Holland, Robert
Professional Baking
Associate degree, Culinary Arts
The Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts

Jennings, Elizabeth
Legal Assistant
Juris Doctor
Boston College

Jordan, Denise
Computer Applications
Professional-Technical Certification
BYU-Idaho

Kane, Gregory
Commercial Building Engineering
Professional-Technical Certification
Renton Technical College

Kissinger, Jay
Aerospace Assembly Mechanic
Master’s degree, Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Lambert, Giselle
Dental Assistant
Master’s degree, Healthcare Administration
Wayland Baptist University, Alaska

Lesmeister, Michele
Adult Basic Education/GED
Master’s degree, English
University of Arizona

Maher, Donna
Medical Office Programs
Master’s degree, Nutrition/Home Economics
Washington State University

May-Farley, Sheila
Medical Office Programs
Bachelor’s degree, Education
Central Washington University

McBride, Michael
Culinary Arts
Associates degree, Food Science Production
Management
South Seattle Community College

McConico, Shalahna
Nursing
Master’s degree, Nursing/Masters, Health
Administration
The University of Phoenix

McCormick, Dale
Computer Networking
Bachelor’s degree, Vocational Education
Southern Illinois University

Mellon, James
Automotive Technology
Master’s degree, Industrial Education
Eastern Washington University

Miller, Scott
WISE Pre-Apprenticeship
Profession-Technical Certification
Renton Technical College

Mullins-Sussex, Kathleen
Property Maintenance
Master’s degree, Education
University of British Columbia

Nethercott, Vickie
Nursing
Master’s degree, Nursing
University of British Columbia, Canada

Newcome, John
Accounting
Jurist Doctor, Law
University of Puget Sound

Nguyen, Ha
Academic/Career Counselor
Master’s degree, Psychology
St. Martin’s College

Nicholls, Richard
English as a Second Language
Master’s degree, English
California State University, Fullerton

Paquette, Martin
Land Surveying
Master’s degree, Civil Engineering
California State University, Fresno

Parker, David
Welding
Professional-Technical Certification
Seattle Community College

Parker, Tony
Culinary Arts
Associates, Hospitality and Food Cost Management
South Seattle Community College

Partain, David
Computer Networking
Bachelor’s degree, Computer Visualization Technology
ITT Technical Institute

Phillips McLellan, Vincent
Aerospace Assembly Mechanic
US Navy Aviation School

Pohlman, Adam
Precision Machining Technologies
Professional-Technical Certification
Renton Technical College

Pomeroy, Camille
Adult Basic Education/Basic Studies
Bachelor’s degree, Spanish
University of Oregon

Price, Larry
Leadership in the Trades
Master’s degree, Continuing and College Education
Western Washington University

Pulliam, Jeffrey
Construction Management
Master’s degree, Project Management
Western Carolina University

Redd, Sarah
Master’s degree, Zoology
Washington State University

Robinson, James
Medical Assistant
Bachelor’s degree, Psychology
Kaplan University

Rundle, Debra
Running Start Coordinator
Bachelor’s degree, Physical Education
University of Puget Sound

Sanderson, William
Computer Network Technology
PhD, Business Information Systems & Information
Utah State University

Serba, Annejeannette
Surgical Technologist
Associate degree, Psychology
University of Phoenix

Shen, Eugene
Academic/Career Counselor
Master’s degree, Social Work
University of Washington

Skoczen, Zefire
Massage Therapy Practioner
Master’s degree, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Slayton, William
Auto body Repair and Refinishing
Professional-Technical Certification
Renton Technical College

Spence, Richelle
Surgical Technologist
Associate degree, Surgical Technology
Renton Technical College

Spencer, Lynn-Dee
Pharmacy Technician
Associate degree, Paralegal
Kaplan University

Staley, Laura
Librarian
Master’s degree, Library of Science
University of Washington

Stevens-Theizen, Sandra
English as a Second Language
Bachelor’s degree, Sociology
San Jose State University

Stover, Cheryl
Science
Master’s degree, Biology
University of Washington

Takata, Warren
Automotive/ITEC
Master’s degree, Educational Administration/Higher
Education
University of Hawaii, Manoa

Terrell, Simone
Phlebotomy
Technician Certificate, Phlebotomy
North Seattle Community College

Thompson, Brian
Automotive, Ford ASSET Program
Professional-Technical Certification
Renton Technical College

Wang, Victoria
Counselor, Work First
Master’s degree, Human Development
Pacific Oaks College

West, Gary
Anesthesia Technologist
Master’s degree, English Literature
City of London University

Zerrouki, Lhoucine
Computer Science
Master’s degree, Arts in Education
Central Washington University