Wenatchee Faclty & Staff Directory

• Karen Alman Communications Karen has a wealth of knowledge in the field of communications. She has been at WVC since 2012. Education B.A., Communications, Journalism, University of West Indies M.A., Communications, University of Southern California Ph.D, Communications, Media Advertising, Michigan State University

  Office : Wells Hall 1011I

  (509) 682-6766

• Kelly Anderson Transitional Studies Kelly teaches adult basic education courses in the High School 21+ program. She has been at WVC since 2015. Education B.A., Apparel and Textiles, Washington State University B.A., Social Sciences, Washington State University M.Ed., Technology in Curriculum, Lesley University

  Office : Wells Hall 1023A

  (509) 682-6789

• Rene Baca Spanish Rene has a passion for the Spanish language and culture. He has been at WVC since 2015. Education B.A., M.A., Spanish, New Mexico State University

  Office : Wells Hall 1011G

  (509) 682-6738

• Scott Bailey Art Scott is a talented artist. His work has been featured in exhibitions around the world, including Egypt, Japan and the U.S. He has been at WVC since 2003. Education B.A., Art, Gonzaga University MFA, Painting, Colorado State University

  Office : MAC 1529

  (509) 682-6736

• Geoff Ball Economics Geoff has been has been at WVC since 2017. Education B.A., Economics, Ohio State University MA, Economics, Middle Tennessee State University

  Office : -

  (509) 682-6623

• Sompheng Batch Business Computer Technology Sompheng first started teaching business technology at Wenatchee High School in 1997. She has been at WVC since 2012. Education B.S., Business Education, Central Washington University M.Ed, Management and Innovation, Western Governor's University

  Office : Sexton 6002A

  (509) 682-6653

• David Bennatt Science David is passionate about teaching science. He has been at WVC since 2005. Education B.S., Zoology, University of Washington Ph.D., Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Notre Dame

  Office : Wenatchi 2330

  (509) 682-6759

• Richard Brinkman Sociology Richard specializes in sociology and has taught at WVC since 2008. Education B.A., Sociology, University of Oregon M.A., Sociology, Iowa State University

  Office : Wenatchi 2233

  (509) 682-6769

• Dave Burns Computer Technology & Systems Dave has been a computer technology and systems faculty member at WVC since 2001. Education B.A., Anthropology, Western Washington University B.A., Education, Western Washington University

  Office : Sexton 6010A

  (509) 682-6656

• Christa Cacciata Math Christa has taught math courses at WVC since 2012. Education B.A., Math, San Diego State University M.A., Math, California State University -Fullerton

  Office : -

  (509) 682-2227

• Michael Choman Michael Choman Michael has taught accounting and business administration courses at WVC since 1994. Education B.S., MBA, University of Wyoming

  Office : Sexton 6026B

  (509) 682-6651

• Dustin Clark History Dustin has taught history courses at WVC since 2011. Education B.A., History, Central Washington University M.A., History, University of Washington

  Office : Wells 1011C

  (509) 682-6764

• Ralph Dawes Earth Sciences Ralph started teaching at WVC in 1999. His interest include geology, chemistry and physics. Education B.A., English--Language & Literature, Antioch College B.S., Geology, Western Washington University M.S., Ph.D. Geology, University of Washington

  Office : Eller-Fox 300B

  (509) 682-6754

• Tom Doherty Automotive Technology Tom has been teaching in the WVC Automotive Technology program since 2013. Education AA, Automotive Technology, Universal Technical Institute

  Office : Batjer Hall 8014

  (509) 682-6630

• Arius Elvikis Art Digital Design Arius brings multifaceted talents to the WVC Art department. He has been teaching at WVC since 2014. Education BFA Fine Arts, Bradley University MFA Fine Arts, Arizona State University

  Office : MAC 1528

  (509) 682-6783

• Rob Fitch Biology Rob has taught at WVC since 1989. In the summers, he teaches at Walla Walla University's Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory. Education B.A., Aquatic Biology, University of California -Santa Barbara M.S., Biology, University of British Columbia

  Office : Wenatchi 2332

  (509) 682-6755

• Greg Franz Physical Education Greg began his career at WVC in 1988. He serves at the athletic director. Education A.S., York Junior College B.A., Physical Education, Harding College M.S., Physical Education, Indiana State University

  Office : Smith Gym 4002

  (509) 682-6771

• Leo Garcia Agriculture Leo has been teaching at WVC since 1991. He is an Hispanic Orchard Employee Education Program faculty member. Education A.A., Dodge City CC B.S., Horticulture, Washington State University

  Office : Batjer Hall 8034

  (509) 682-6628

• J'Lene George Psychology J'Lene has taught psychology courses at WVC since 2008. Education B.A., Psychology, University of Idaho M.S., Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, University of Miami

  Office : Wells Hall 1011K

  (509) 682-6765

• Janna Goodyear Developmental Education Janna has taught development courses at WVC since 2015. Education B.A. English, North Carolina University M.A., Rhetoric and Writing, Univ. of New Mexico

  Office : Wells Hall 1047

  (509) 682-6797

• Robert Greiner Automotive Technology Bob is the director and faculty member of the WVC Automotive Technology program. He has taught at WVC since 2008. Education A.A., Auto and Diesel Technology, Deniver Auto and Diesel College ASE Master Technician

  Office : Batjer Hall 8014A

  (509) 682-6631

• Rebecca Hargrove English Rebecca has been teaching English courses at WVC since 2015. Education B.A., Humanities, Lubbock Christian University M.A., English, Calif. State University

  Office : Sexton Hall 6026H

  (509) 682-6654

• Shane Hendrickson Chemistry Shane has taught chemistry courses at WVC since 2008. Education B.A., Chemistry, University of Washington M.S., Medicinal Chemistry, University of Washington

  Office : Eller-Fox 3018A

  (509) 682-6747

• Awanthi Hewage Chemistry Awanthi has taught chemistry at WVC since 2014. Education B.A., Chemistry, University of Columbo Ph.D, Physical Chemistry, University of Nevada-Reno

  Office : Eller-Fox 3006

  (509) 682-6753

• Juel Iwaasa Music Juel has enjoyed the opportunity to participate in building a strong music program. He has been teaching at WVC since 2004. Education B.M., M.M., Music Composition, Brigham Young University

  Office : MAC 1554

  (509) 682-6757

• Zack Jacobson Industrial Technology Zack has been teaching in the industrial technology program since 1999. He is also the adviser for the Mechatronics club. Education A.S., A.A., Wenatchee Valley College B.A., Physics, Central Washington University

  Office : INDT 7504

  (509) 682-6636

• Micky Jennings Machining Micky is a focused and passionate machinist. He believes in connecting his students to employers. He has been teaching at WVC since 2015. Education AAS, Precision Machining, Walla Walla CC

  Office : -

  (509) v

• Zack Jacobson EnglishHumanities Jack teaches English and Humanities courses at WVC. He has taught at WVC since 1996. Education B.A., English and Philosophy, Central Washington University M.A., English—Language and Literature, Southern Illinois University

  Office : Wells Hall 1011E

  (509) 682-6721

• Hart Johnson Humanities Hart began teaching at WVC in 2013 as a part-time English and humanities instructor. He has since become a full-time humanities instructor. Education B.A., English Literature, Western Washington University M.A., English Studies, Western Washington University

  Office : Wells Hall 1012

  (509) 682-6874

• Ariahna Jones Physical Education Ariahna has been teaching at WVC since 2015. She has brought the appreciation and sense of stewardship to students enrolled in outdoor rec. courses. Education B.A., Natural Resource Management, Western Washington University M.S., Water Resource Management, McGill University

  Office : Smith Gym 4005

  (509) 682-6770

• Greg Jourdan Environmental Systems and Refrigeration Technology Greg has taught in the ESRT program since 1985. He is a 2x recipient of the Alcoa Excellence in Teaching Award. Education A.S., Applied Refrigeration Science, Central Missouri State University B.S., Industrial Engineering, Central Missouri State University M.A., C.Ed, Adult & Continuing Ed., Washington State University

  Office : Refrigeration 7000

  (509) 682-6637

• Jan Kaiser Medical Assistant Jan has taught at WVC since 2000. She is the current director of the Medical Assistant program. Education AAS, Nursing, Wenatchee Valley College

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2221J

  (509) 682-6667

• Kerin Keys Math Kerin began teaching math at WVC in 2016. Her past experience was with City College of San Francisco and at Berkley City College. Education B.A., Environmental Science/Studies, The Evergreen State College M.A., Math, San Francisco State College

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2226

  (509) 682-6740

• Lynne Kottmeier Developmental Education Lynne has taught in WVC Development Education since 2005. Education B.S., M.Ed., Special Education, University of Missouri

  Office : Wells Hall 1046

  (509) 682-6725

• Katie Lantau Medical Laboratory Technology Katie is a WVC alumna who has taught in the medical lab technology program since 2015. Education ATS, Medical Lab Technology, Wenatchee Valley College BS, Biology, Central Washington University MS, Biology, Central Washington University

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2221A

  (509) 682-6668

• Erin Long Physical Education Erin has been a physical education faculty member at WVC since 2008. Education B.S., Physical Education & Health, Eastern Oregon University M.S., Education, Nova Southeastern University

  Office : Smith Gym 4001

  (509) 682-6772

• Nelson Martin Business Nelson has taught accounting and business administration courses at WVC since 1997. Education B.A., Accounting, Gonzaga MBA, Accounting, Univ. of Arizona

  Office : Sexton Hall 6026C

  (509) 682-6650

• Gloria McGregor Nursing Gloria has taught in the WVC Nursing program since 2004. Education BSN, Nursing, Union College MSN, Nursing, University of Phoenix

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2221M

  (509) 682-6674

• Joara Minharo Political Science Joara is an immigrant from Brazil and left her homeland in 1984. She joined WVC in 2007 and is a political science faculty member. Education B.A., Political Science, Utah State University M.S., Political Science, Western Washington University

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 1011L

  (509) 682-6763

• Andrea Morrell Medical Assistant Andrea is a WVC alumna. She began teaching in the medical assistant program at WVC in 2015. Education AAS, Wenatchee Valley College

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2221

  (509) 682-6683

• Shelly Pflugrath Psychology Shelly became a full-time psychology faculty member at WVC in 2013. Education BS, Biology, Washington State University M.Ed, Counseling, Heritage College

  Office : Wells Hall 1011J

  (509) 682-6883

• Ryan Poortinga Counseling Ryan is a WVC alumnus. He has been a WVC counselor since 2014. Education A.A., Wenatchee Valley College B.A., M.A., Education, Counseling, Washington State University

  Office : Wenatchi Hall

  (509) 682-6857

• Sai Ramaswamy Engineering Technology Education Mechanical Engineering, Osmania University M.B.A., Osmania University Engineering Technology, Iowa State University

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2334

  (509) 682-6968

• Jaime Ramirez Chicano Studies History Jaime has been a WVC History and Chicano/a Studies faculty member since 2014. Education A.A., Yakima Valley CC B.A., Social Science, Washington State University B.A., History, Washington State University M.A., History, Washington State University

  Office : Wells Hall 1011F

  (509) 682-6792

• Angela Redmon Math Angela joined WVC in 1998. Her areas of professional interest include Pythagorean triples and modern algebra. Education B.S., Math, University of Portland M.S., Math, Eastern Washington University

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2230

  (509) 682-6743

• Heather Ryan English Heather has taught English at WVC since 2014. Education A.A., Bakersfield College B.A., English, Portland State University MFA, Creative Writing, University of Oregon

  Office : Sexton Hall 6026F

  (509) 682-6720

• Bertha Sanchez Counseling Bertha is a WVC alumna. She has been a counselor at WVC since 2007. Education A.A., Wenatchee Valley College B.S., Social Services, Central Washington University M.Ed., Counseling, Heritage College

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2131

  (509) 682-6858

• Francisco Sarmiento Agriculture Francisco is a WVC alumnus. He has taught in the WVC Agriculture Department since 2006. Education A.A., Tree Fruit Production, Wenatchee Valley College B.S., Horticulture, Washington State University

  Office : Batjer Hall 8036

  (509) 682-6622

• Amy Shank English Amy has taught at WVC since 2008 and she is the director of the WVC WriteLab. Education B.A., M.A., English, Eastern Washington University M.A., Teaching, Whitworth

  Office : Sexton Hall 6026G

  (509) 682-6724

• Derek Sheffield English Derek has been a professor of English at WVC since 2003. He has many renowned awards and honors in the field of poetry and English. Education B.A., English, University of Washington M.Ed., Education, Seattle University MFA, Poetry, University of Washington

  Office : Sexton Hall 6026G

  (509) 682-6737

• Robert Smet Criminal Justice Robert has taught in the criminal justice program at WVC since 2008. Prior to that, he was with the Wenatchee Police Dept. for 30 years. Education Cert., Crime and Intelligence Analyses, California State University Cert., Forensics, University of Washington Cert., Forensic Anthropology, Washington State University

  Office : Batjer Hall 8032

  (509) 682-6645

• Steven Stefanides Biology Chemistry Steve is a passionate science instructor and has been with WVC since 1999. He holds the 2016 Alcoa Excellence in Teaching Award (with Dr. Sue Kane). Education B.A., Philosophy, Stanford M.S., Biology, Stanford

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2329

  (509) 682-6751

• Dan Stephens Biology Dan joined WVC in 1990. He holds the 2003 WVC Linda Schultz Herzog Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award. Education B.S., Biology, Boise State University M.S., Biology, Central Washington University D.A., Biology Education, Idaho State University

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2328

  (509) 682-6752

• Gerald Tiffany English Gerry has taught English at WVC since 1989. He was awarded 98-99 Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year. Education B.S., English & Comm., University of Iowa M.A., Comm. Research, University of Iowa B.A.E., Education, Eastern Washington University M.A., English, Eastern Washington University MFA, Creative Writing, Eastern Washington University

  Office : Sexton Hall 6026D

  (509) 682-6726

• Patrick Tracy Medical Laboratory Technology Pat has been with WVC since 2012. Education B.S., Medical Technology, University of North Dakota M.A., Linguistics, Adam Mickiewcz University

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2221G

  (509) 682-6678

• Bruce Unger Physics Engineering Bruce has been with WVC since 1988. He was the 2003-04 Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year. Education B.S., Physics, State University of New York-Oswego M.S., Physics, Washington State University Ph.D., Physics, Washington State University

  Office : Eller-Fox 3007

  (509) 682-6756

• Benjamin Van Dyke Math Ben has been with WVC since 2016. Education B.S., Math, Eastern Oregon University M.S., Math, Kansas State University Ph.D., Math, Washington State University

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2234

  (509) 682-6741

• Craig Vander-Hart Philosophy Craig has been with WVC since 2012. Education M.A., Religion & Philosophy, Northwest University M.A., Philosophy, Gonzaga

  Office : Wells Hall 1011D

  (509) 682-6728

• Beverly Warman Chemical Dependency Studies Beverly has been with WVC since 2000. Education AAA, WVC B.A., Psychology, Western Wash. University M.Ed., Counseling Psychology, Heritage College

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2221H

  (509) 682-6676

• Sharon Wiest Math Sharon has been with WVC since 2006. Education B.S., Math, Gonzaga M.S., Applied Math, University of Colo.

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2232

  (509) 682-6745

• Mary Wolcott Nursing Mary has been with WVC since 2006. Education AAA, Spokane CC B.Ed., Education, Whitworth MSN, Nursing, Gonzaga

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2221F

  (509) 682-6675

• Derin Wysham Math Education B.S., Mathematical Sciences, University of Calif. Ph.D., Applied Math, University of Colorado

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2233

  (509) 682-6734

• Susan Yale Nursing Susan has been with WVC since 2014. Education A.A., ADN, Nursing, Wenatchee Valley College B.A., Hospitality Business, Washington State University MSN, Nursing Education, Gonzaga

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2221K

  (509) 682-6670

• Shelly Zimmerman Radiologic Technology Shelly has been with WVC since 1989. Education A.A., AAS, Radiologic Technology, Wenatchee Valley College B.S., Radiologic Sciences, Weber State University

  Office : Wenatchi Hall 2221Q

  (509) 682-6677