Emily Griffith Technical College employs more than 40 full-time credentialed, experienced instructors. In addition, the school contracts with more than 175 credentialed part-time instructors experienced in industry and trade.
College of Trades, Industry & Professional Studies
Vivian Jeffcoat
Dean
Kelsey Glass
Associate Dean of Apprenticeship
Full-time Faculty
Jeremy Barrera, Instructor – Automotive Collision Repair
Certificate, WyoTech
Greg Begun, Instructor – Automotive Service
ASE Certified Master
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
Matthew McFadden, P.E., Instructor – Water Quality Management
B.S., University of Texas
M.S., University of Washington
Jessica Lanka, Instructor – Welding
B.F.A., Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design
Welding Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
AWS Certified Welding Educator
Matthew Sartorio, Instructor – Welding
Emily Griffith Technical College
Part-time Faculty
Albert Habercorn, Instructor – Accounting
B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver
Eric Remelius, Instructor – CAD-BIM
B.S. Information Technology, Colorado State University
LaMark Taylor, Instructor – Computer Networking
B.S. Computer Networking, Regis University
Stephen Garcia, Instructor – HVAC
HVAC Certification, United States Air Force
Trina Tenorio, Instructor – Welding
Emily Griffith Technical College
College of Health Sciences & Administration
Genene Duran
Dean
Carlos Lopez
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
Mary Konzier, Instructor – Legal Office
B.A. English, Colorado State University
Peggy Korman, Acting Director of Nursing Education Program
Fran Robertson, Instructor – Nursing
B.S.N, University of Phoenix
M.A.M. – Healthcare Administration, Wayland Baptist University
Monica Johnston, Instructor – Nursing
B.S.N., University of Central Missouri
Meskerem Berka, Instructor – CNA
B.A Nursing, University of Northern Colorado
Laura Mikkelsen, Instructor – CNA
Master of Science in Nursing, Drexel University
Ann Oberg, Instructor – Pharmacy Technician
B.S. Biology, Loras College
Elisabeth Churchill-Fantz, Instructor – Medical Assisting
B.A., Columbia College
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Part-time Faculty
Abigail Jaquez, Instructor – Dental Assisting
Certified Dental Assistant, C.U School of Dentistry
Jacqueline Avila, Instructor – Nursing
Nursing Diploma, Community College of Denver
Virginia Buckley, Instructor – Nursing
M.S. Nursing, University of Colorado
Martha Cross, Instructor – Nursing
M.S. Nursing, Regis University
Nickcole Knabenbauer, Instructor – Nursing
B.S. Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
Lauren Law, Instructor – Nursing
R.N, Columbia Hospital School of Nursing
Kristin Lyons, Instructor – Nursing
B.S. Nursing, University of Phoenix
Joan Ortman, Instructor – Nursing
M.S. Nursing, St. Louis University
Balvinder Kuar, Instructor – Nursing
B.S.N., Grand Canyon University
Christine Groethe, Instructor – Nursing
B.S.N. Concorde Career College
Leslie Cowles, Instructor – Nursing
M.S. Nursing, Western Governors University
Michele Schnoor, Instructor – Nursing
B.S.N, Regis University
Jerlinda Harper, Instructor – Nursing
B.S.N., Denver School of Nursing
Becky Phillips, Instructor – Nursing
M.S.N, University of Phoenix
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
Kali Kouanchao, Instructor – Nurse Assisting
M.S.N., St. Louis University
Khalid Mahmoud, Instructor – Biology
Bachelor of Surgery, Omdurman Islamic University of Medicine & Health Sciences
Gabrielle Clem, Instructor – Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Learning Center
B.A. Women and Ethnic Studies, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
College of Creative Arts & Design
Sara Holzberlein
Dean
Laura Blom
Associate Dean
Full-time Faculty
Marisol Espinoza, Instructor – Barbering
Artistic Beauty College
Christina Larez, Instructor – Barbering
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Lymon Sneed, Instructor – Barbering
Certificate, Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Barbara Dudding, Instructor – Cosmetology
Quincy Beauty Academy
Kelley Mymern, Instructor – Cosmetology
Licensed Cosmetologist
Stephanie Reynolds, Instructor – Cosmetology
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
Lauren Webb, Instructor – Esthetician
Certificate, Pickens Technical College
Heidi Eversley, Instructor – 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
Gabriel Maestas, Instructor – Barbering
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Kirk Sutherland, Instructor – Barbering Crossover
B.S. Business Management, University of Utah
Certificate, Emily Griffith Technical College
Valerie Barela, Instructor – Cosmetology
Artistic Beauty School
Kristen Sipres, Instructor – Cosmetology
A.S. Accounting, Arapahoe Community College
Artistic Beauty College
Theresa Elmore, Instructor – Cosmetology
Certificate, Lakeland Junior College
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
Shirley Reinhardt, Instructor – Cosmetology
Licensed Cosmetologist
Sheylen Say, Instructor – Professional Baking
Baking & Pastry Arts Certification, California Culinary Academy
Adult Education and Language Learning Center
Ryan Yates
Dean
Chris Kilmer
Associate Dean
Hannah Wilkinson
CRESL Program Administrator
English Language Acquisition
Full-time Faculty
Rod Bennett, Instructor
TESOL and Culturally/Linguistically Diverse Education, University of Colorado
B.A. English Literature, Keene State College
Scott Hedblom, Instructor
B.A., University of Denver
Jenny Kunches, Instructor
B.A., University of Colorado – Boulder
M.A., Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, University of Colorado – Denver
Kevin Satterfield, Instructor
B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver
Kim Hosp, Instructor
M.A., University of Colorado – Denver
B.A. Social Work, Colorado State University
Shae Isaacs, Instructor
M.A., University of Denver
B.A., University of Colorado – Boulder
Katelyn Ponte-Krygowski, Instructor
M.A., SIT Graduate Institute
B.A., Linfield College
Liz Hoelzle, Instructor
M.A., Teacher’s College, Columbia University
B.A., Concordia College
Part-time Faculty
Karen Allred-Dennis, Instructor
TESOL Certification
Emily Mowrer, Instructor
M.A., Soka University of America
B.A., Soka University of America
Will Whitaker, Instructor
M.N.M., Regis University
B.A., University of North Carolina, Asheville (UNCA)
Valerie Lunsted, Instructor
B.A. Michigan State University
Connie Hwang, Instructor
M.S., Lesley University
B.A., University of Illinois at Ubana-Champaign
Diana Ord, Instructor
M.A., University of Colorado – Denver
B.A., Colorado State University
Katie Pham, Instructor
B.S., Hope International University
Gunilla Johnson, Instructor
B.A./M.A., University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Elizabeth Holdeman, Instructor
High School Equivalency
Full-time Faculty
Ronny Jacobo, Instructor
B.S. Psychology, University of Iowa
Ann Leonard, Instructor
M.A. TESOL, School of International Training
B.A. German, University of Texas – Austin