Adult Education and Language Learning Center
Ryan Yates
Dean
Chris Kilmer
Associate Dean
Katherine Pham
CRESL Program Administrator
Jenny Kunches, Instructor and Career Pathways Specialist
M.A., Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, University of Colorado – Denver
B.A., University of Colorado – Boulder
Diana Ord, Curriculum and Materials Coordinator
M.A., University of Colorado – Denver
B.A., Colorado State University
English Language Acquisition
Full-time Faculty
Kim Hosp, Instructor
M.A., University of Colorado – Denver
Kevin Satterfield, Instructor
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver
B.A. Social Work, Colorado State University
Katelyn Ponte-Krygowski, Instructor
M.A., SIT Graduate Institute
B.A., Linfield College
Rod Bennett, Instructor
TESOL and Culturally/Linguistically Diverse Education, University of Colorado
B.A. English Literature, Keene State College
Liz Hoelzle, Instructor
M.A., Teacher’s College, Columbia University
B.A., Concordia College
Gunilla Johnson, Instructor
B.A./M.A., University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Will Whitaker, Instructor
M.N.M., Regis University
B.A., University of North Carolina, Asheville (UNCA)
Connie Hwang, Instructor
M.S., Lesley University
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
High School Equivalency
Full-time Faculty
Ronny Jacobo, Instructor
B.S. Psychology, University of Iowa
Jacinda Lay, Instructor
MA, Colorado State University
BS, Colorado State University
Part-time Faculty
Diana Ord, Instructor
M.A., University of Colorado – Denver
B.A., Colorado State University
Emily Mowrer, Instructor
M.A., Soka University of America
B.A., Soka University of America
Karen Allred-Dennis, Instructor
TESOL Certification
Erik Erikson, Instructor
MA, University of Colorado
BA, University of Colorado
Patricia Springer, Instructor
BA, University of New Mexico,
Dennis Rodgers, Instructor
MPA, Indiana University
M.A., Indiana University
Valerie Lunsted, Instructor
B.A. Michigan State University
Alena Sherma, Instructor
MA, University of Denver
BS, University of Colorado
Channing McAdams, Instructor
MA, University of Oklahoma
BA, University of Oklahoma
Teresa Curtis, Instructor
MS, Colorado State University
BA, Fort Lewis College
Irina Berger, Instructor
MA, University of North Texas
BA, Kainar University, Kazakhstan
Michael Pearsall, Instructor
BA, University of Pittsburgh
Victoria Mullens, Instructor
MA, Sochi State University
MA, University of Denver
Sarita Parus, Teaching Assistant
Aricia Rener, Instructor
MA, Belhaven University, Jackson MS
BA, University of New Orleans
Kevin Scott, Instructor
Carol Crescente, Instructor
Lena Shum, Instructor
MA, University of Colorado Denver
BA, Bethel University, St. Paul MN
Omar Sanchez, Instructor
BA, Bilingual Education, Honduras
Mary Bocskovits, Instructor
MA, Trinity International University
Bonnie Herman, Instructor
MA, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Margaret Motz, Instructor
MA, Grand Canyon University
Darcie Sebasta, Instructor
MA, Colorado State University
College of Creative Arts & Design
Sara Holzberlein
Dean
Isaac S. Solano
Associate Dean
Full-time Faculty
Marisol Espinoza, Instructor – Barbering
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Christina Larez, Instructor – Barbering
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Lymon Sneed, Instructor – Barbering
Certificate, Emily Griffith Techincal College
Barbara Dudding, Instructor – Cosmetology
AA, Quincy Beauty Academy
Kelley Berzinskas, Instructor – Cosmetology
Licensed Cosmetologist, Artistic Beauty College
LaVonya Todd-Washington, Instructor – Cosmetology
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Timothy Inzano, Instructor – Culinary Arts
A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America
Blake Stine, Instructor – Culinary Arts
AS, Art Institute of Colorado
Lauren Bitz, Instructor – Esthetician
Certificate, Pickens Technical College
Heidi Eversley, Instructor – Multimedia and Video Production
M.A. Information and Learning Technology, University of Colorado-Denver
B.F.A, Colorado State University
Part-time Faculty
Shay Aguilar, Instructor – Barbering
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Dane Vickers, Instructor – Barbering
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Derek “Rico” Fuller, Instructor – Barbering
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Valerie Barela, Instructor – Cosmetology
Licensed Cosmetologist, Artistic Beauty School
Kristen Sipres, Instructor – Cosmetology
A.S. Accounting, Arapahoe Community College
Artistic Beauty College
Shirley Reinhardt, Instructor – Cosmetology
Licensed Cosmetologist, Empire Beauty College
College of Health Sciences & Administration
Marie Quinn, RN, BSN, MS
Dean & Director of Nursing
Kali Kouanchao, MSN
Associate Dean
Patrice Muhammad
Associate Dean
Full-time Faculty
Roland Martinez, Instructor – Dental Assisting
A.A.S, Community College of Denver
Tonya Robinson, Instructor – Dental Assisting
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Lauren Law, Instructor – Nurse Assisting
RN, Columbia Hospital College of Nursing
Patricia Muhammad, Instructor – Practical Nursing
BSN, Eastern Michigan University
Caroline Smith, Instructor – Pharmacy Technician
M.S. Instructional Technology, Ft. Hays State University
Elisabeth Churchill-Fantz, Instructor – Medical Assisting
B.A., Columbia College
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Rachel Washington – Practical Nursing/Nurse Assisting
LPN, Decatur School of Nursing
Part-time Faculty
Sonia Berumen, Instructor – Practical Nursing
BSN, Nursing, Denver College of Nursing
Virginia Buckley, Instructor – Practical Nursing
M.S. Nursing, University of Colorado
Shanise Jordan Casey, Instructor- Practical Nursing
MSN, Nursing, Regis University
Martha Cross, Instructor – Practical Nursing
M.S. Nursing, Regis University
Mary Downing, Instructor – Practical Nursing
CRNA, BSN, Nursing, University of Colorado
Simonique Grissom, Instructor – Practical Nursing
FNP, MSN, Nursing, University of Colorado
Kristin Ryan, Instructor – Practical Nursing
B.S. Nursing, University of Phoenix
Michele Schnoor, Instructor – Nurse Assisting
B.S.N, Regis University
Jerlinda Harper, Instructor – Practical Nursing
MSN, BSN, Denver School of Nursing
Peggy Korman, Instructor – Practical Nursing
CNM, APN, Nursing, New York University
Sarah Weller, Instructor – Practical Nursing
BSN, Chamberlain School of Nursing
Seifu Tulu, Instructor – Practical Nursing
MSN, University of Colorado
College of Trades, Industry & Professional Studies
Gideon Geisel, M. Ed.
Dean
Juan Pineda
Associate Dean
Full-time Faculty
Jeremy Barrera, Instructor – Automotive Collision Repair
Certificate, WyoTech
Greg Begun, Instructor – Automotive Service
ASE Certified Master, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Ismael Esparza, Instructor – Automotive Service
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Steven Garcia, Instructor – Automotive Service
Automotive Mechanic Degree, Lincoln Tech
Ricardo Dena, Instructor – Computer Networking
A.A.S., El Paso Community College
Blake Madrid, Instructor – Construction Essentials
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Matthew Langan, Instructor – HVAC
H & VA Supervisor License, City and County of Denver
Matthew McFadden, P.E., Instructor – Water Quality Management
M.S., University of Washington
Justin Maxheimer, Shop Tech – Welding 1
Certified Welder, AWS
Matthew Sartorio, Instructor – Welding 1
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Trina Tenorio, Instructor – Welding 1
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Part-time Faculty
Kelli Gile, Instructor – Accounting
BS, Business Administration, Adams State University
Eric Remelius, Instructor – CAD-BIM
B.S. Information Technology, Colorado State University
Joe Fiore, Shop Tech – Automotive Service
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Wesley Simone, Instructor – Automotive Service
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College