Full-time Faculty
| Ali, Shafin (2007) | | Economics |
B.S.S., M.S.S., University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; M.A., Ph.D.,Claremont Graduate University
| Alvarez, Francisco (1997) | | Spanish |
B.S., M.A., San Diego State University; C.Phil., University of California, Irvine
| Apalatea, Janeen (1999) | | Mathematics |
B.S., University of California, San Diego; M.A., San Diego State University
| Arceo, Rosa E. (2009) | | Spanish |
B.A., M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
| Archer, Robert (1982) | | English, Literature |
B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., New York University; Fulbright Fellow, University of London
| Arenivar, Samuel (2005) | | Communication |
B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University
| Arevalos, Arturo (1976) | | History |
B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., C.Phil., University of California, San Diego
| Askerneese, Adrean (2009) | | Counselor |
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University; M.S., San Diego State University; M.M.F.T., University of Southern California
| Austin, James (2007) | | Vice President, Business and Administrative Services |
B.S., M.B.A., University of Utah, Salt Lake City
| Avery, Peter (1992) | | Mathematics |
B.S., University of Exeter, England; M.S., University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D., University of Keele, England
| Bailey, Suzie (2009) | | Biological Sciences |
B.S., Ph.D., University of California, San Diego
| Barden, Rita (2007) | | Nursing |
B.S., Mount Saint Mary's College; M.S., Case Western Reserve University
| Baughman, Gail (1996) | | Biological Sciences, Biotechnology |
B.A., Cornell University; M.S., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
| Baum, Karen (1990) | | Sociology |
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles; M.A., San Diego State University
| Beltran, Angela (2005) | | Mathematics |
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., California State University, Los Angeles
| Benschop, Joanne (2009) | | Articulation Officer |
B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.P.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.S., University of La Verne
| Bishop, Eric (2000) | | Dramatic Arts |
B.A., California State University, Fresno; M.F.A., California State University, Fullerton
| Bockstahler, Mark (2002) | | Counselor/Learning Disabilities Specialist |
A.A., Golden West College; B.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.S., California State University, Fullerton; Psy.D., United States International University
| Bolaños, Theresa (2009) | | Chemistry |
B.S., University of Houston; Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin
| Bonds, David (2001) | | Mathematics |
B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
| Burman, Anthony (2008) | | English, Literature |
B.A., University of San Diego; M.A., San Diego State University
| Burns, Larry (2002) | | EOPS/CalWORKs Counselor/Facilitator |
B.S., M.A., San Diego State University
| Byrom, Brad (2001) | | History |
B.A., M.A., California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D., University of Iowa
| Carstensen, Eric (2009) | | Accounting |
B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.B.A., National University
| Cerda, Teresa (1987) | | Faculty Director, E.O.P.S. |
A.A., Palomar College; B.A., San Francisco State University; M.A., United States International University; M.S., San Diego State University
| Clarke, Elizabeth Dinamarca (2009) | | Noncredit English as a Second Language |
B.S., Universidad de Santiago de Chile; M.A., Alliant International University
| Clarke, Paul (2003) | | Design Drafting Technology |
B.S., California State Polytechnic, Pomona; M.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.B.A., University of Southern California
| Cleveland, Karl (2006) | | Multimedia Technology |
B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A., San Diego State University
| Cohick, Karin (2001) | | Nursing |
B.S.N., Mount St. Mary's College; M.S.N., California State University, Dominguez Hills
| Cole, Jonathan (1984) | | Physics |
B.A., University of Colorado; M.S., University of California, San Diego
| Comstock, Sandy (2007) | | Associate Dean, Nursing and Allied Health |
B.S., Chapman College; M.P.A., Golden Gate University; M.S.N., University of San Diego; Certified Nurse Midwife/OBGYN Nurse Practitioner, University of California, San Diego
| Congleton, Carol (1989) | | Mathematics |
B.A., M.S., University of North Texas
| Connolly, Patrick (2003) | | Administration of Justice |
B.S., American University; J.D., University of Maryland School of Law
| Coobatis, Christy (1999) | | Music |
B.A., Wayne State University; B.A., B.M.,University of California, Irvine; M.M., California State University, Fullerton
| Cord, Julie (2005) | | Noncredit Social Sciences |
B.A., University of California, Berkeley; J.D., Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law
| Culbertson, Edward (1989) | | Real Estate |
B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo; M.S., Ph.D., United States International University, San Diego
| Cunningham, Keith (1984) | | Biological Sciences |
A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., Claremont Men's College; M.S., University of California, Irvine
| Curtiss, Wendy J. (1979) | | Psychology |
A.A., MiraCosta College; B.S., M.S., San Diego State University
| Davis, Donna (2001) | | Faculty Director, Career Studies & Services |
B.A., Southeastern Massachusetts University; M.Ed., Bridgewater State College; M.A., University of Massachusetts
| Davis, Niall (2009) | | Surgical Technology |
Certified Surgical Technologist
| Deaton, Michael (1985) | | Counselor |
B.A., Pan American College; M.Ed., University of Houston; Ph.D., University of Arizona
| Deegan, Pamela (2007) | | Vice President, Instructional Services |
B.A., M.A., California State University, Los Angeles
| Delaney, Susan (1991) | | Art |
B.S., Wisconsin State University, River Falls; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
| Deschamps, Michael (2008) | | Accounting |
B.S., University of San Diego; M.S., San Diego State University
| Detwiler, David (2008) | | Spanish |
B.A., Southern Oregon State College; M.A., San Diego State University
| Diaz, Nancy Steffens (1998) | | EOPS Counselor |
B.B.A., National University; M.S., San Diego State University
| Dunbar, Keith (2000) | | Mathematics |
B.A., San Diego State University; M.S., California State University, San Marcos
| Duncan, Yvette (2007) | | Nursing |
B.S.N., San Diego State University; M.S.N., Point Loma Nazarene University
| Edwards, Lillian (2005) | | Surgical Technology |
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles; M.Ed., University of Phoenix
| Ehrlinger, Claire (2004) | | Horticulture |
B.S., Michigan State University; M.Ed., Xavier University
| Eso, Stephen J. (2004) | | Psychology |
B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.A., University of Victoria
| Essman, Margaret (1994) | | Nursing |
B.S.N., University of San Diego; M.S.N., California State University, Dominguez Hills
| Estrella, Roland (2008) | | Nursing |
B.A., San Diego State University; M.S., University of Phoenix
| Fairleigh, Megan (2009) | | Horticulture |
B.S., Cornell University; M.L.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
| Falker, Matthew (2006) | | Music |
B.M., Western Michigan University; M.M., University of Southern California
| Farnam, Michelle (2006) | | DSPS Counselor |
B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.A., Pepperdine University
| Fast, Lisa (2009) | | Psychology |
A.A., MiraCosta College; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
| Figueroa-Chacon, Maria (2008) | | English |
B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A., Dartmouth College
| Fino, Michael (2004) | | Biotechnology |
B.S., M.Eng., University of California, San Diego
| Flocken, Lise (2002) | | Director, Transfer Center |
B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.S., Ed.D., United States International University
| Foster, Sally (1987) | | Dean, San Elijo Campus |
B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., California State University, Chico
| French, Rica Sirbaugh (2004) | | Astronomy |
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; M.A., University of Texas, Austin
| Fulbright, Robert (2006) | | Kinesiology |
B.S., M.S., California State University, Northridge
| Gay, Ruth (2007) | | Noncredit English as a Second Language |
B.A., M.A., Azusa Pacific University
| Gomez-Zinn, Hilda (1996) | | Counselor |
A.A., Southwestern College; B.A., M.A., San Diego State University
| Goueth, Pierre (2007) | | Chemistry |
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Picardie, France
| Gross, Mary (2005) | | English as a Second Language |
B.A., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.S., California State University, Fullerton; Certificate in Online Teaching, University of California, Los Angeles
| Guinon, Teresa (2008) | | English |
B.A., M.A., Arizona State University
| Ha, Thao (2007) | | Sociology |
B.S., University of Houston, University Park; M.A., University of Texas, Austin
| Hagen, Kelly (2008) | | English |
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., San Francisco State University
| Hanada-Rogers, Trisha (1997) | | Dance |
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.F.A., University of California, Irvine
| Harland, Julie (1987) | | Mathematics |
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., University of California, San Diego
| Hata, Christina (2006) | | Business |
B.S., California State University, San Marcos; M.S., University of La Verne
| Haugsness-White, Julie (2007) | | Biological Sciences |
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S., Scripps Institution of Oceanography-University of California, San Diego
| Hayashi, Yoshimi (2001) | | Art |
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., California State University, Stanislaus; M.F.A., University of New Mexico
| Hermosillo, Gilbert (1988) | | Dean, Admissions, Assessment and Student Aid Programs |
A.A., Palomar College; B.A., University of the Pacific; Ed.M., Harvard University
| Hernandez, Pilar (2004) | | Spanish |
B.A., University of Texas, Austin; M.A. University of California, Los Angeles
| Herrmann, Susan (1988) | | English, Literature |
B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.A., California State University, San Bernardino
| Horton, Wendy (2005) | | Counselor |
B.A., Chico State University; M.A., Pepperdine University
| Hoskins, Bruce (2004) | | Sociology |
B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A., Ph.D., University of Southern California
| Ihara, Jeff (1991) | | Biological Sciences |
B.S., University of California, Irvine; S.M., Ph.D., University of Chicago
| Isachsen, Steve (2001) | | Computer Information Science |
A.A., West Valley College; B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A., San Francisco State University
| Jara, José (1994) | | English |
B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., Arizona State University
B.A., M.F.A., University of California, Irvine
| Kameda, Noriko (1991) | | Japanese |
B.A., Keio University, Tokyo, Japan; M.A., San Diego State University
| Katson, Paul (2005) | | Automotive Technology |
Certificate in Automotive Technology, MiraCosta College; Automotive Service Excellence|ASE|certified technician
| Keehn, Jeff (2001) | | English |
B.A., M.A., California State University, San Marcos
| Kelley, Robert (2002) | | Psychology |
B.A., B.S., University of California, Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, San Diego
| Kelly, Myla Stokes (1988) | | Librarian, Library Science |
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene College; M.Ed., San Diego State University
| Kirwan, John (1997) | | English |
B.A., Washington University, St. Louis; M.A, Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
| Kulkarni, Himgauri (2005) | | Biological Sciences |
M.S., Marathwada University, India; Ph.D., Osmania University, India
| Lambert, Luke (2009) | | Reading |
B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University
| Lane, Lisa (1989) | | History |
B.A., California State University, Bakersfield; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; Certificate in Online Teaching, University of California, Los Angeles
| Langager, Arlie (2008) | | Music |
B.A., Augustana University College; M.M., University of Calgary; D.M.A., University of Texas, Austin; Certificate in Arts Administration, Grant MacEwan College
| Lara, Luke (2009) | | Counselor |
B.A., Carleton College; M.A., San Diego State University
| Laughlin, Kathleen (1999) | | Cisco Networking Academy |
B.S., Arizona State University
| Laurel, Mark (2005) | | Mathematics |
B.A., California State University, Sacramento; M.A., University of California, Berkeley
| Lee, Lynda (1989) | | Dean, Community Education |
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri
| Lee, Marjorie (2004) | | Counselor |
B.A., University of Texas, El Paso; M.A., University of San Diego
| Lee, Nancy (1991) | | Chemistry |
B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A., San Diego State University
| Lloyd-Jones, Melissa (2008) | | English as a Second Language |
B.A., University of Redlands; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
| Luengo, Isabel (1995) | | Philosophy |
Licenciada, Barcelona University, Barcelona, Spain; Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington
| Ma, Richard (2008) | | Librarian, Library Science |
B.A., University of Redlands; L.M.T. Credential, California State University, Long Beach; M.A., National University; M.A., California State University, San Bernardino; M.L.I.S., Drexel University
| Malone, Jill (1992) | | Digital Imaging, Graphics |
B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., West Coast University, San Diego
| Massey, David (2004) | | Dance |
B.S., Chapman University; M.F.A., University of California, Irvine
| Matthews, Ric (2002) | | Dean, Math and Sciences |
B.A., University of California, Davis; M.S., San Diego State University; M.S., National University
| McClure, Leola (2009) | | Communication |
B.A., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; Ph.D., Ohio State University
| McField, David (2009) | | Psychology |
B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.S., University of Southern California
| Meinhold, Gail (2009) | | Nutrition |
B.A., California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; M.S., Chapman University
| Meldahl, Keith (1997) | | Geology, Oceanography |
B.A., University of Chicago; M.S., Ph.D., University of Arizona
| Metzler, Chris (1988) | | Earth Science, Geology, Oceanography |
B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S., Ph.D., Scripps Institute of Oceanography-University of California, San Diego
| Miller, Lynne (2000) | | Anthropology |
B.A., Pitzer College; Ph.D., University of California, Davis
| Moon, Louisa (1990) | | Philosophy |
B.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
| Moore, Joan L. (2004) | | Nursing |
B.S.N., Regents College of the University of the State of New York; M.S.N., California State University, Dominguez Hills
| Moura, Neil (1989) | | Communication |
B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University
| Mushinsky, Jane (1991) | | English |
B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A., University of Virginia, Charlottesville
| Nakamura, Lemee (2004) | | Mathematics |
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
| Nemour, Leslie (1993) | | Art |
B.A., M.F.A., University of California, San Diego
B.A., M.F.A., University of California, San Diego
| Noddings, Victoria (1999) | | Mathematics |
B.A., A.M. Stanford University; M.A., San Diego State University
B.F.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago; M.F.A., University of California, San Diego
| Ochoa Carlos, Sergio (1990) | | Spanish |
A.A., Southwestern College; B.A., M.A., San Diego State University
| Ongyod, Anthony (2009) | | Communication |
B.A., San Diego State University; M.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa
| Ordway, Holly (2006) | | English, Literature |
B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
| Owens, Candelaria (2001) | | EOPS/CARE Counselor/Facilitator |
B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A., San Diego State University
| Paris, Jennifer (2004) | | Librarian, Library Science |
B.A., University of Washington; M.A., University of Iowa
| Parker, David (2009) | | Drafting |
Bachelor of Architecture, Carnegie-Mellon University; Master of Architecture, Harvard University
| Parks, Martin (1999) | | Computer Networking |
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S., University of California, San Diego
| Perales, Dara (2006) | | English |
B.A., M.A., California State University, San Marcos
| Perovic, Zikica (2005) | | Mathematics |
B.S., M.S., University of Belgrade, Serbia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
| Perry, Pamela (2004) | | Librarian, Library Science |
B.A., Clark University; M.L.I.S., University of Texas, Austin
| Peters, Erika (2008) | | Physics |
B.A., Dartmouth College; M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
| Petri, Andrea (2008) | | Italian, Spanish |
B.A., University of Trieste, Italy; M.A., University Granada, Spain
| Phillips, John (2004) | | Political Science |
B.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
| Pickett, Brent (1992) | | Mathematics |
B.A., M.A., University of California, San Diego
| Plante, Denise (1998) | | Counselor Noncredit Programs |
A.A., Norwalk Community College; B.S., Sacred Heart University; M.A., University of Connecticut
| Pohlert, Edward (2003) | | Faculty Director, Retention Services |
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles; M.S., San Diego State University; Psy.D., Alliant International University
| Porto, June (1999) | | Computer Science |
B.S., M.B.A., California State University, Long Beach
| Powell, Beth (1996) | | Math Learning Center Coordinator |
B.A., M.S., West Virginia University
| Rajah, Mohammed G. (1975) | | Mathematics |
B.S., M.S., University of Manchester, England; Dip. Ed., University of Oxford, England
| Ramirez, Freddy (2004) | | Counselor/Puente Project Coordinator |
B.A., M.B.A., California State University, San Marcos; M.A., San Diego State University
| Ramirez, Sylvia (1993) | | Noncredit English as a Second Language |
A.A., MiraCosta College; B.A., National University; M.A., Point Loma Nazarene College
B.A., North Park College; M.F.A., University of New Mexico
| Reyes, Kristi (2004) | | Noncredit Vocational English as a Second Language |
B.A., University of South Dakota; M.A., Northern Arizona University
| Roberts, Susan (2005) | | Nursing |
B.S.N., San Diego State University; M.S.N., University of Arizona, Tucson; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
| Robertson, Donald (1999) | | Chemistry |
B.S., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Washington University Medical School
| Robertson, Richard (1987) | | Vice President, Student Services |
B.A., College of Wooster, Ohio; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University, East Lansing
| Robinson, Craig (1985) | | Counselor |
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S., San Diego State University
| Rodriguez, Francisco (2009) | | Superintendent/President |
B.A., M.S., University of California, Davis; Ph.D., Oregon State University
| Rosen, Roberta (2004) | | Career Counseling |
B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison
| Schaefer, Nancy Klump (1988) | | Learning Disabilities Specialist |
B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington; M.A., Michigan State University, Lansing
| Schaper, Nikki (2009) | | Associate Dean, San Elijo Campus |
B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A., Ed.D., Pepperdine University
| Sepulveda, Jeanine (2004) | | Biology |
B.A., M.A., California State University, Fullerton; Ph.D., Scripps Institute of Oceanograpy-University of California, San Diego
| Severance, Tom (1986) | | Business |
B.S., Arizona State University, Tempe; J.D., M.B.A., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
| Shaffer, Linda (2004) | | Health |
B.S., Saint Joseph's College; M.P.H., Loma Linda University
| Simpson, Susan (2003) | | Nursing |
B.S.N., California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.S.N., University of Phoenix
| Sipman, Glorian (2001) | | Librarian, Library Science |
B.A., M.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.L.S., University of Arizona
| Skemp, Penny (1998) | | Child Development |
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison; M.A., University of Washington, Seattle
| Sleeper, Christopher (2008) | | History |
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., University of California, Riverside
| Smith, Dana (2000) | | Dean, Arts and Letters |
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., University of California, Davis
| Smith, Karen (2004) | | Hospitality Management |
B.S., University of LaVerne; M.B.A., Pepperdine University; MPhil, Ph.D., The City University of New York Graduate School
| Soza, Rita (2006) | | Business |
B.A., University of Phoenix; M.B.A., University of California, Irvine
| Spring, Martin (1988) | | Dean, Counseling and Special Services |
B.S., Santa Clara University; M.Ed., University of San Diego; M.A., Chapman University; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
| Stephenson, Denise (2004) | | Writing Center Faculty Director |
A.A., Iowa Central Community College; B.A., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
| Stern, Herschel (1989) | | Geography |
B.A., Queens College, Flushing, New York; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oregon, Eugene
| Striebel, Kathryn (1999) | | Business Office Technology |
A.A.S., Nassau Community College; B.S., M.A., New York University
| Sullivan, Jim (2004) | | English |
B.A., Georgetown University; M.A., Claremont Graduate University
| Taccone, Al (2007) | | Dean, Career and Technical Education |
B.S., Bryant College, Rhode Island; M.B.A., Anna Maria College, Massachusetts; Ph.D., Walden University, Minnesota
| Thomford, John (1996) | | Biology |
B.S., University of California, Davis; M.S., University of Nevada, Reno; Ph.D., University of California, Davis
| Torok, Stephen (2008) | | Music |
B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University; M.M., University of Southern California
| Towers, John (2001) | | Mathematics |
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
| Turbeville, John (2006) | | Geology, Oceanography |
B.S., San Diego State University; M.S., University of New Orleans
| Turner, Robert (1989) | | English, Literature |
B.A., M.A., San Diego State University
| Uhlik, Jeff (1998) | | Multimedia Technology |
B.F.A., Kent State University; M.A., San Diego State University
| Vail, Steve (2005) | | Automotive Technology |
A.A., Santa Monica College; B.A., California State University, San Marcos
| Valente, Mario (2009) | | Dean, Academic Information Services |
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., California State University, Fullerton
| Vidal, Lilia (1999) | | Spanish |
B.A., California State University, Bakersfield; M.A., San Diego State University
| Vignato, Julie (2006) | | Nursing |
B.S.N., University of Rochester; M.S.N., Saint Joseph's College
| Wezniak, Steve (2002) | | Noncredit Mathematics |
A.S., Holyoke Community College; B.S. Westfield State College; M.A., San Diego State University
| Whitney, Mark (1999) | | Child Development |
B.S., San Diego State University; M.S., University of California, Davis; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University
| Wilbur, Constance (2005) | | DSPS Director |
B.A., San Diego State University
| Williams, Arnoldo (2005) | | Automotive Technology |
A.A., Palomar College; Automotive Service Excellence|ASE|Master Technician Certification; CA Vocational Education Credentials; Certificate on Tune-Up and Engine Analysis, Palomar College
| Williams, Tracy (2005) | | Dramatic Arts |
B.F.A., Utah State University; M.F.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City
| Wojcik, Alketa (2005) | | Associate Dean, Community Learning Center |
B.S., California State University, San Marcos; M.A., San Diego State University
| Yeager, Mark (1992) | | Chemistry, Physical Science |
B.S., Principia College, Elsah, Illinois; A.M., Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
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