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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. Stephen G. Sylvester
Dean of Instructional Services

  • B.I.S., New Mexico State University, Las Cruces
  • M.A., Doctor of Arts, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks

Garrett Taylor
Dean of Administrative Services

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

Cary Templeton
Dean of Student Services/Institutional Researcher

  • B.A., Fresno State University
  • M.A., Fresno Pacific University

Faculty

Anderson, Dan Ph.D.
Chemistry

  • B.A., California State University, Chico
  • Ph.D., University of California, Davis

Aschenbach, Cheryl L.
Physical Education

  • B.A., California Lutheran University
  • M.A., ,California State University, Chico

Baker, Colleen
Counseling

Baker, Liona
Vocational Nursing

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

Beckwith, Sandra
CalWORKS and DSP&S

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

Beterbide-Bengoa Nancy
Administration of Justice, Correctional Science, Counseling

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

Bishop, Tina
Reading, Speech, Counseling

  • B.A., California State University, Chico
  • M.S., University of Nevada, Reno

Branum, Rexford
Physical Education

  • B.S., Eastern Illinois State University
  • M.S., Illinois University, Normal

Brosius, Ross
Physical Education and Health

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

Brower, Robert Dr.
History, Humanities, Philosophy, Counseling

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

Brown, Rosanna
Library Science

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

Camacho, Carie
Ethnic Studies/Sociology

  • A.A., Lassen Community College
  • B.A., California State University, Chico
  • M.S., University of Laverne

Chavez, Bernadette
Psychology

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

Eckley, Noelle
Mathematics

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

Elam, Elizabeth
Early Childhood Education

  • B.S., Southern Illinois University

Faircloth, Andrew
Gunsmithing

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

Freitas, Kelton
Gunsmithing

  • Post-Certified Firearms Instructor
  • Certified Police Armour

Gardiner, Lisa
Work Experience Coordinator

  • B.A., California State University, Chico
  • Master of Social Work, California State University, Long Beach

Giampaoli, Michael
Art w/emphasis in Photography

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

Howe, Cynthia
Learning Disabilities

  • B.S., Franklin University, Columbus, OH
  • M.Ed., University of San Diego, San Diego, CA

Kennedy, Linda
English, Administration of Justice, Political Science

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

Mincher, Ed
Biology, Physical Sciences

  • A.A., Los Angeles Harbor
  • B.A., University of California, Riverside
  • M.A., California State University, San Bernardino

Mouck, Susan
Biology

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

Mulcahy, John
Welding

  • A.A., Lassen Community College
  • A.S., Lassen Community College
  • B.S., Penn State University
  • M.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills

Nareau, Mark
Administration of Justice, Correction Science, Physical Education

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

Ng, Jackson
Computer Science

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

Nyman, Carrie
Physical Education

  • A.S., Moraine Valley Community College
  • B.S., Auburn University

Poulsen, Toni
Physical Education

  • A.A., Lassen Community College
  • B.A., California State University, Chico
  • M.A., California State University, Chico

Rhymes, Kathy
English

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

Schofield, Robert
Mathematics

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

Stevenson, Ross
Mathematics

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

Swanson, Richard
Journalism, English

  • B.A. English, Indiana University
  • M.A., Journalism, Michigan State University
  • M.A., Critical Studies in the Teaching of English, Michigan State University

Tobin, Brian
History

  • B.A., Denver University
  • M.A., Western State College

Vento, Kam
Business

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

Wolf, Brian
Agriculture

  • B.A., California State University, Chico

Yonan, Glen
Physical Education

  • B.A., California State University, Chico

Confidential, Supervisory Personnel

Alberico, Chris
Director of Admissions and Registration

  • A.A., Lassen Community College

Bartley, Terry
Staff Accountant

  • A.A., Business, Yuba College

Baxter, Shelly
Child Development Program Director

  • A.A., Lassen Community College
  • B.A., Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa

Blevins, Mary
Executive Assistant II

  • A.A., Shasta College

Couso, Marshel
Executive Assistant I

Deering, Yvonne
Correspondence Coordinator

  • A.A., San Joaquin Delta College
  • B.A., California State University, Bakersfield

Dolan, Karen
Executive Assistant I

  • Katharine Gibbs School, New York, New York

Evans, Ron
Research Analyst

  • A.A., Butte Community College
  • B.S., California State University, Chico

Granfield, Katherine
Director of Information Technology

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

Paulson, Susie
Human Resources Technician

  • A.A., Butte College

Ramsey, Victoria
Administrative Assistant III

Rulofson, Eric
Director of Facilities

  • A.A., Shasta College

Stevenson, Denise
Director of AmeriCorps Foster Youth Mentor Program

  • A.A., Lassen College

Trussell, Dave
Director of Fire Science Technology

Wilson, Norm
Coppervale Ski Hill Manager

Classified Personnel

Baraby, Gail
Cook Assistant

Barry, Lori
Administrative Assistant I, Correspondence

Bartholf, Brenda
Purchasing Assistant

Bartley, Michael
Instructional Support Specialist II - AG

Bird, Jennifer
Financial Aid Technician I

Bosse, Denise
Child Development Associate Teacher

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

Branum, Reina
Financial Aid Outreach Facilitator

Buer, Bjorn
Ski Patrol

Clancy, Patrick
Maintenance Specialist IV/Multi-Trade

Cross, Jon
Information Technology Specialist II

  • A.S., Computer Information System, Lassen Community College
  • A.A., University Studies, Lassen Community College

Donohue, Wendy
Child Development Teacher

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

Freeman, Dirk "Carter"
Custodian

Frohrib, Cecelia
Administrative Assistant II

Hartzell, Janet
Child Development Associate Teacher

  • A.A., Lassen Community College

Hasselwander, Mary
Instructional Services Technician

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

Hoffman, Brenda
Administrative Assistant I, Correspondence

Honea, Kenneth
Maintenance Specialist I

Horner, Philip
Maintenance Specialist IV/Multi-Trade

  • A.S., Spot, Lassen Community College

Jackson, Diann
Financial Aid Technician III

Jonas, Sandra
Admissions and Records Assistant II

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

Keiley, Ethan
Instructional Technology Specialist

  • A.S., Computer Information Systems, Lassen Community College

Kelley, Sue
Administrative Assistant I

Kotaro, Rockefeller
Instructional Support Specialist

Lang, Jeffrey
Maintenance Specialist III/Plumber

Langslet, Wendy
Library Technician I

  • B.S., California State University, Chico

Lounsbury, Nancy
Accountant Technician I

  • A.A., California State University Transfer
  • A.A., General Studies, Lassen Community College

Mason, Judith
Administrative Assistant II, Outreach

  • B.A., Business Management and Accounting Whitworth College, Spokane, WA

May, Carla
Cook Assistant

  • A.S., Human Services, Lassen Community College

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

Mumma, Brent
Instructional Support Specialist II (Gunsmithing)

  • A.S., General Gunsmithing, Lassen Community College
  • A.S., Firearms Repair, Lassen Community College
  • A.S., Welding Technology, Lassen Community College

Murchison, Susan
Administrative Assistant II/Switchboard

Ngiratmab, Motare
Academic Advisor/Special Programs

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

Nobles, Caryn
Instructional Support Specialist I/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 Services Technician

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

Reinsel, Shelly
Bookstore Assistant

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

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
Research Technician

  • A.A., Lassen Community College

Stuart, Stephney
Library Technician II

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

Tanglebad, Lou
Interim Head Cook

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

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

Williams, John
Cook Assistant

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

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

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

Trabert, Lylse
English, Philosophy

Vest, John W.
Gunsmithing

Wingate, Ann V.
Counseling

Wise, John F.
Gunsmithing