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Faculty & Staff

Administration

Dr. Douglas B. Houston
Superintendent/President

  • B.S., University of Florida
  • M.S., University of Florida
  • Ed.D., Pepperdine University

Dr. Irving Berkowitz
Vice President/Dean of Instructional Services

  • B.A., Sociology, Ohio University
  • M.A., Social Policy and Planning, University of Northern Callifornia
  • Ph.D., Social Policy and Organizational Theory, Tulane University
  • Certificate - Leadership in Higher Education, Harvard University

Katherine Granfield
Dean of Administrative Services

  • B.S., Humanities, Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • M.B.A., California State University, Humboldt

Cary Templeton
Dean of Student Services/Institutional Researcher

  • B.S., Sociology, Fresno State University
  • M.A., Administrative Services, Fresno Pacific University

Dave Trussell
Director of Fire Technology

  • A.A., Forestry, Lassen Community College

Chris LaMarr
Native American Studies Director

  • B.A., Native American Studies, University of California, Berkeley
  • J.D., University of Colorado

Board of Trustees

Scott Blackwood

Christopher Click

Tom Hammond

Jeff Hemphill

Robert Hill

Thomas Holybee

Sophia Wages

Special Trustee

Thomas Henry

Faculty

Anderson, Dan Ph.D.
Chemistry

  • B.A.,Chemisrty & German, California State University, Chico
  • Ph.D., CHemistry, University of California, Davis

Aschenbach, Cheryl L.
English, Physical Education

  • B.A., Physical Education, California Lutheran University
  • M.A., ,Physical Education, California State University, Chico
  • M.A., English, National University

Baker, Colleen
Counseling

  • B.A., Social Sciences, California State University, San Bernadino
  • M.A., ,Education, (Educational Counseling) California State University, San Bernadino
  • M.A., ,Education, (Vocational Counseling) California State University, San Bernadino

Baker, Liona
Vocational Nursing

  • B.S.N., Nursing, University of the State of New York, Albany, New York

Beckwith, Sandra
CalWORKS and DSP&S

  • B.S., Psychology, Colorado State University
  • M.S., Human Development, University of Texas at Dallas

Beterbide-Bengoa Nancy
Administration of Justice, Correctional Science

  • B.A., Child Development, California State University, Chico
  • M.S., School Counseling, University of Laverne, California

Bishop, Tina
Counseling, Speech

  • B.A., Speech, California State University, Chico
  • M.S., Counseling, Guidance & Personal Services, University of Nevada, Reno

Branum, Rexford
Physical Education

  • B.S., Physical Education, Eastern Illinois State University
  • M.S., Health and Physical Education, Illinois University, Normal

Brosius, Ross
Physical Education and Health

  • B.A., Physical Education, University of California, Berkeley
  • M.S., Physical Education, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo

Brower, Robert Dr.
History

  • B.A., History, University of San Diego, San Diego
  • M.Ed., Counseling Education, University of San Diego, San Diego
  • M.A., History, University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Ed.D., Education, University of Southern California

Brown, Rosanna
Library Science

  • B.A., Libary Science, University of California, Berkeley
  • M.L.S., Library Science, University of California, Berkeley

Camacho, Carie
Ethnic Studies/Sociology

  • B.A., Sociology, California State University, Chico
  • M.S., School Counseling, University of Laverne

Chavez, Bernadette
Psychology

  • B.A., Psychology, California State University, Chico
  • M.A., Special Education (Emphasis Psychology), California State University, Chico

Eckley, Noelle
Mathematics

  • B.A., Mathematics, San Francisco State University
  • M.A., Mathematics, San Francisco State University

Elam, Elizabeth
Child Development

  • B.S., Elementary Education, Southern Illinois University

Faircloth, Andrew
Gunsmithing

  • A.S., Gunsmithing Program, Lassen Community College
  • A.S., Firearms Repair, Lassen Community College

Fulder, Peggy
EOP&S Counselor

  • M.A., Counseling, La Verne University
  • B.S., Social Work, Hebrew University
  • B.A., History, University of California, Berkeley

Gardiner, Lisa
Work Experience Coordinator

  • B.A.,Liberal Studies, California State University, Chico
  • M.A., Social Work, Health and Human Services, California State University, Long Beach

Giampaoli, Michael
Art and Photography

  • B.A., History of Art, University of California, Berkeley
  • B.A., Art Practice, University of California, Berkeley

Howe, Cynthia
Learning Disabilities

  • B.S., Business Management and Marketing, Franklin University, Columbus, OH
  • M.Ed., Counseling, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA

Kennedy, Linda
Business, English, Administration of Justice

  • B.A., Political Science, California State University, Chico
  • M.A., Journalism, University of Nevada, Reno

Martin, John
Gunsmithing

  • Professional Gunsmith Certificate
  • Gunsmith Welding Certificate
  • NRA Basic Armor Certificate
  • NRA Basic Fiberglass Stock Certificate

Michels, Sara
Counseling

  • B.A., Social Science, University of California, Chico
  • M.A., Social Work, University Nevada, Reno

Mincher, Ed
Biology, Physical Sciences

  • B.A., Physical Science, University of California, Riverside
  • M.A., Special Desert Research Geo-Bio-Chemical Studies, California State University, San Bernardino

Mouck, Susan
Biology

  • B.A., Biological Science, California State University, Northridge
  • M.S., Biological Science, California State University, Northridge

Mulcahy, John
Welding Technology

  • B.S., Biology, Penn State University
  • M.A., Behavioral Science, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Nareau, Mark
Administration of Justice, Correction Science, Coaching

  • B.S., Law, Western State University of Law, San Diego
  • J.D., Law, Western State University of Law, San Diego

Ng, Jackson
Computer Science

  • B.S., Business, University of California, Berkeley
  • M.S., Computer Science, California State University, Chico

Nyman, Carrie
Physical Education

  • B.S., Education, Auburn University

Poulsen, Toni
Physical Education and Health

  • B.A., Social Science, California State University, Chico
  • M.A., Physical Education, California State University, Chico

Rhymes, Kathy
English

  • B.A., English, California State University, Sacramento
  • M.A., English, California State University, Sacramento

Schofield, Robert
Mathematics

  • B.S., Mathematics, California State University, Chico
  • B.S. Computer Science, California State University, Chico

Stevenson, Ross
Mathematics

  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
  • M.A., Management, Regent University Virginia Beach, Virginia

Swanson, Richard
Journalism, English

  • B.A. English, Indiana University
  • M.A., Journalism, Critical Study in Teaching English, Michigan State University

Taylor, Garrett
Business

  • B.S., Accounting, University Nevada, Reno
  • M.B.A., Capella University

Tobin, Brian
History

  • B.A., History/Political Science, Denver University
  • M.A., Social Science, Western State College

Vento, Kam
Business

  • B.A., Psychology, California State University, Sacramento
  • M.B.A., National University, San Diego

Wolf, Brian
Agriculture

  • B.A., Agriculture, California State University, Chico

Yonan, Glen
Coaching

  • B.A., Sociology, California State University, Chico

Confidential, Supervisory Personnel (Managers)

Alberico, Chris
Director of Admissions and Records

  • A.A., Forestry, Lassen Community College

Bartley, Terry
Staff Accountant

  • A.A., General Education, Yuba Community College

Baxter, Shelly
Child Development Program Director

  • A.A., Early Childhood Education, Lassen Community College
  • B.A., Organizational Management, Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa

Beaujon, Francis
Dorm and Campus Activities Manager

  • B.A., Physical Education, West Virginia University

Burris, David
Director of Human Resources

  • M.B.A., Business Administration, Aspen University
  • B.A., Humanities, New College of California, San francisco

Cochran, Monica
Director of Resource Development

Couso, Marshel
Executive Assistant I

Deering, Yvonne
Correspondence Education Coordinator

  • A.A., Licensed Vocational Nursing, Bakersfield College
  • B.A., English, California State University, Bakersfield

Dolan, Karen
Executive Assistant I

  • Katharine Gibbs School, New York, New York

Evans, Ron
Senior Programmer Analyst

  • B.S., Business Administration/ Management Information Systems, California State University, Chico

Freitas, Kelton
NRA/Gunsmithing Coordinator

Hart, Susie
Human Resources Technician

  • A.A., LiberaL Arts, Butte College

Johnston, Julie
Executive Assistant II

  • A.A., BUsiness Administration, University of Phoenix

Jones, John
Athletic Director

  • B.A., Physical Education, California State University, Humboldt
  • M.A.,Physical Education and Health, California State University, Humboldt

Levine, Matthew
Financial Aid Director

  • B.B.A., National University

Padgett, Robin
CalWORKS Job Placement Specialist

  • B.A., Social Science, Career and Life Planning, California State University, Humboldt

Ramsey, Victoria
Administrative Assistant III

Rulofson, Eric
Director of Facilities

  • A.A., Diesel Mechanics, Shasta College

Rulofson, Tena
Kinship Education Coordinator

  • A.A., Genral Education, Shasta College

Stevenson, Denise
Mentor Program Director

  • A.A., Earlychildhood Education, Lassen Community College
  • A.A., Recreational Forestry, Lassen Community College

Wilson, Norm
Ski Hill Manager

Classified Personnel

Baraby, Gail
Cafateria Cook's Assistant

Bartley, Michael
Instructional Support Specialist II - AG

Beaver, Karlee
Child Development Assistant

Bird, Jennifer
Financial Aid Technician I

Bosse, Denise
Child Development Teacher

  • A.A., Early Childhood Education, Lassen Community College

Branum, Reina
Financial Aid Outreach

Buer, Bjorn
Ski Patrol

Clancy, Karen
Administrative Assistant II

  • A.A., Liberal Arts, Lassen Community College

Clancy, Patrick
Maintenance Specialist IV/Multi-Trade

Clain, Kim
Admissions and Records Assistant

  • A.S., Administration of Justice, Napa Valley Community College
  • B.A., Sociology, University of California, Davis

Cook, Brenda
Purchasing Assistant

Donohue, Wendy
Child Development Teacher

  • A.A., Early Childhood Education, Lassen Community College

Freeman, Dirk "Carter"
Maintenance Custodian

Frohrib, Cecelia
Administrative Assistant II

Hartzell, Janet
Child Development Associate Teacher

  • A.A., Early Childhood Education, Lassen Community College

Hasselwander, Mary
Accounting Technician I

  • B.S., Social Science, Washington State University

Hoffman, Brenda
Administrative Assistant I, Correspondence

Honea, Kenneth
Maintenance Specialist II

Horner, Philip
Maintenance Specialist IV/Multi-Trade

  • A.S., Steam Power Operations Technology, Lassen Community College

Jackson, Diann
Financial Aid Technician III

Jonas, Sandra
Admissions and Records Technician

  • A.A., Liberal Arts, Lassen Community College
  • A.A., University Studies, Lassen Community College
  • B.A., Social Science, California State University, Chico

Kelley, Sue
Administrative Assistant I

Kotaro, Rockefeller
Instructional Support Specialist

Lang, Jeffrey
Maintenance Specialist III/Plumber

Langslet, Wendy
Library Technician I

  • B.S., Microbiology, California State University, Chico

Leif, Caleb
Ski Lift Operator

Lounsbury, Nancy
Accounting Technician I

  • A.A., University Studies, Lassen Community College
  • A.A., General Education, Lassen Community College

Madrid, Tina
Child Development Center Assistant

  • A.A., Child Development, Porterville College

May, Carla
Cafateria Cook's Assistant

Merchant, Logan
Information Technology Specialist II

Mesloh, K.C.
Transfer Center Assistant

  • A.A., General Business, Lassen Community College

Montgomery, Carol
Accounting Technician III

  • A.S., Business Administration, Lassen Community College
  • A.S., Accounting, Lassen Community College

Murchison, Susan
Administrative Assistant II/Switchboard

Ngiratmab, Motare
Academic Advisor/Special Programs

  • A.A., Automotive Technology, Lassen Community College

Nobles, Caryn
Instructional Support Specialist II/Nursing

  • A.S., Vocational Nursing, Lassen Community College

Norman, Laurel
Admissions and Records Assistant II

Plasencia, Esparanza
Child Development Associate Teacher

  • A.A., Early Childhood Education, Lassen Community College

Pritchard, Gail
Instructional Office Technician

  • A.A., General Studies, Lassen Community College

Reinsel, Shelly
Bookstore Assistant

Richardson, Ray
Maintenance Custodian

  • A.A., General Education, Lassen Community College
  • A.A. Automotive Technology, Lassen Community College
  • A.A. Physical Education, Lassen Community College

Roberts, Dale
Maintenance Custodian

Sager, Bruce
Maintenance Custodian

Sandahl, Janna
Data Management Specialist

  • A.A., Liberal Arts, Lassen Community College
  • A.A., University Studies, Lassen Community College

Sims, Jacqueline
Child Development Teacher

  • A.A., Early Childhood Education, Lassen Community College

Stuart, Stephney
Library Technician II

  • A.A., General Education, Lassen Community College

Tanglebad, Lou
Cafateria Head Cook

Theobald, Elaine
Information Technology Specialist II

  • A.A., Business Administration, San Joaquin Delta College
  • A.A., Computer Science, Lassen Community College

Valko, Maria
Payroll Technician

  • A.S., Accounting, Lassen Community College
  • A.S., Business Administration, Lassen Community College

Wattenburg, Tamra
Program Assistant EOP&S

  • A.S., Business Administration, Lassen Community College
  • A.A., Accounting, Lassen Community College

Wilson, Norm
Maintenance Specialist II

Woodbury, Theresa
Child Development Lead Teacher

  • A.A., Lassen Community College

Faculty Emeritus

Alberico, Lynda
Counselor

Barker, Benjamin H.
Art

Bengard, Robert
Steam Power Operations, Technology/Power Generation Technology

Blevins, I.D. "Doc"
Automotive Technology

Brown, Dwite
Computer Science

Chapman, Warren E.
Art, Photography

Collins, Ellen B.
Business, Psychology

Dunlap, Robert H.
Gunsmithing

Edwards, Elaine
Work Experience

Fitschen, Joe R.
English, Philosophy

Foster, David
Mathematics

Foster, Deanna
English

Genasci, Robert C.
Physical Education, Athletics

Goodman, Kenneth
Business

Goodrich, Janet
Psychology, Counseling

Goubert, James P.
Counseling/Work Experience Coordinator

Hamilton, John W.
Forestry

Hershberger, Robert W.
Agriculture

Irvin, Robert L.
Counseling, History

Jones, Robert
Biology, Physical Education

Kellenbeck, Bob J.
Math

Lytjen, James B.
Physical Education, Track/Cross Country

Mark, William J.
Political Science

McMillin, James H.
Biology, Natural Science

Middleton, Robert
Humanities, History

Mitchell, Van
Chemistry

Motta, Gary
Mathematics, Physics

Pritchard, Donna
Physical Education

Powell, Harold L.
History

Shepherd, Robert
Speech

Splettoesser, Robert
Engineering

Springer, Richard L.
Counseling/DSP&S

Sweet, James W.
Construction Trades

Taylor, Steve
Gunsmithing

Trabert, Lylse
English, Philosophy

Vest, John W.
Gunsmithing

Wingate, Ann V.
Counseling

Wise, John F.
Gunsmithing