Meet Our Faculty
At CWC, teaching isn't just a job - it's a passion. Our faculty members are dedicated teachers whose top priority is helping you reach your goals.
Agriculture & Equine
Drew Schrock
Instructor of Farrier ScienceDrew Schrock is the rodeo coach at CWC but also brings knowledge of farrier science to students.
Amanda Winchester
Instructor of Agriculture and Meat ScienceAmanda Winchester is an instructor of agriculture and meat science faculty
Business & Entrepreneurship
Brittany Yeates
Associate Professor of BusinessWorking with students gives Brittany the opportunity to invest in them the way they invest in CWC.
Tammy Forbis
Assistant Professor of BusinessTamara Forbis has worked at CWC for more than four years as an instructor for business.
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Joseph Fountain
Assistant Professor of PsychologyJoseph Fountain loves psychology and hopes to excite and interest his students in it. Most people associate the field of psychology with mental disorders, but the study and science of the mind encompass so much more.
Kathleen Tilton
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Jim Thurman
Professor of Political ScienceDr. Jim Thurman has worked for CWC for more than 15 years and has worked throughout the world.
Joyce Campbell
Instructor of Human ServicesCareer and Technical
Amy Madera
Instructor and Program Director of Culinary Arts and Hotel and Restaurant ManagementAmy Madera comes to CWC from West Palm Beach, Florida and has hospitality management experience from various parts of the world.
Dr. Lael Noonan
Director of Bachelor of Applied Science DegreesDr. Lael Noonan has a passion for leadership and she's excited to share it with the community.
Pam Capron
Director of Cosmetology, Instructor of CosmetologyPam Capron is the Director of Cosmetology, she enjoys how student-friendly CWC is and as an instructor she enjoys seeing each students individualism.
Tracy Wright
Instructor of Cosmetology
Darryl Steeds
Professor of WeldingDarryl Steeds is a certified welding inspector and has years of experience in the welding industry.
John Aschenbrenner
Instructor of Automotive TechnologyHealth and Nursing
Stacey Stanek
Nursing Director and Professor of NursingStacey is the contact person for students who are applying to the nursing program.
Amy Hernandez
Professor of NursingAmy began working as a registered nurse in 1997 and loves bringing her experience to the classroom.
Anne Nez
Professor of NursingAnne Nez brings more than 20 years of nursing experience to the classroom.
Terry Wilson
Instructor of NursingTerry Wilson brings more than 34+ years of nursing experience in a variety of healthcare settings.
Anna Baler
Nursing InstructorAnna is a nursing instructor at the CWC outreach center in Jackson, Wyoming.
Elizabeth Oliver
Instructor of NursingLiz Oliver has a strong background in acute care in rural settings and has spent a great deal of time mentoring new nurses.
Cathy Beck
Instructor of NursingCathy Beck is a member of the CWC faculty team as an instructor at the outreach center in Jackson, Wyoming.
Jim Kniola
Nursing InstructorJim brings with him nine years of nursing experiences from his time spent working in ICU, home health, and teaching at a four-year university in Michigan’s upper peninsula.
Media, Arts and Humanities
Jeremy Cochran
Instructor of Instrumental Music/Director of BandsJeremy Cochran is the new music instructor at CWC and he hails from Duluth, Minnesota. Now he resides in Riverton and is ready to watch the music program grow and help students pursue their passion for music.
Jeremy Nielsen
Associate Professor of FilmFor Jeremy Nielsen, the film program at Central Wyoming College is all about making movies and he puts cameras into the hands of his students the first day. CWC is the only college in Wyoming that has a film program.
Maygen Cassity
Assistant Professor of CommunicationMaygen Cassity is passionate about teaching and truly feels fortunate to be in the role.
Joey West
Instructor of TheaterJoey West has been a part of the theatre world since he was a young child. His first performance was in the Nutcracker as a young boy where he fell in love with life on the stage. He spent his undergraduate at Southern Virginia University, he later moved to England to perform and earn a master's degree at the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts.
Nita Kehoe
Professor of ArtNita Kehoe has taught at CWC for more than 20 years and has shown artwork internationally.
David Gray
Professor of EnglishDavid Gray brings experience in marketing, journalism, theatre and military communications to the classroom.
Buck Tilton
Associate Professor of EnglishBuck Tilton brings three decades of experience teaching wilderness medicine and writing books and magazine articles to his job as an English Instructor.
John Gabrielsen
Associate Professor of Radio BroadcastingPast sports director and general manager at radio stations and co-founder of Wyopreps.com, John Gabrielsen has more than 25 years experience in the radio broadcast field.
Amanda Nicholoff
Professor of TV/BroadcastingAmanda Nicholoff brings experience from her professional career producing at NBC to the classroom.
Wes Connally
Professor of EnglishDr. Connally enjoys seeing students move from one level of writing to the next. Watching the satisfaction students have with their achievements is something he loves about working with students.
Dr. Colleen Bartlett
Associate Professor of EducationDr. Colleen Bartlett has had the opportunity to work in many different settings, she began working in child care and went on to work with older children in preschool and the public school system. She has a unique perspective on early intervention and education and how important it is.
Outdoor and Environment
Darran Wells
Professor of Outdoor Education and LeadershipDarran Wells is passionate about all kinds of outdoor activities - hiking, climbing, caving, and skiing, but mountain biking is a sport he dedicates most of his free time to.
Jacki Klancher
Professor of Environmental Science and Health; Director of Instruction and Research at the Alpine Science Institute; AgricultureJacki Klancher has been an educator for more than 20 years. Originally from Patricia, Alberta Canada, Klancher has been at CWC for more than 10 years as a professor and she was integral in launching the Interdisciplinary Climate Change Expedition. This undergraduate research program has allowed her to integrate the classroom component of the EHS Environmental GIST and Expedition Science programs with wilderness travel and adventure.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Michael Bostick
Professor of MathematicsPassionate about math, Mike Bostick, enjoys teaching math and helping students comprehend and solve tough math concepts.
Kirsten Kapp
Professor of Biology and MathKirsten Kapp has a passion for wildlife and brings a wealth of experience to the classroom.
Jennifer Kellner
Professor of MathematicsJennifer Kellner has taught mathematics for more than 10 years at CWC.
Kate Patterson
Assistant Professor of MathematicsKate Patterson is a math instructor at CWC and is ready to share her love of math with others.
Melena Osborne
Instructor of MathematicsMelena Osborne wants to help students succeed in math. She recognizes that math can be a barrier for some students and she's here to help students break that barrier and succeed in college.
Lucy Graham
Instructor of Biological and Physical SciencesLucy Graham is from Aurora, Nebraska. Prior to earning her master's degree, Graham spent a year doing an internship at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services where she worked in the epidemiology department focusing on chronic disease prevention, particularly cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Bill Finney
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and PhysicsBill Finney engages his students by creating an interactive learning environment
Matt Herr
Instructor of Computer TechnologyProfessor Matt Herr brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom.
Tara Womack
Professor BiologyTara Womack lets her students be their own subject by drawing their own blood to determine blood type, counts and more!