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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.
Instructor of Farrier Science
Drew Schrock is the rodeo coach at CWC but also brings knowledge of farrier science to students.
Instructor of Agriculture and Meat Science
Amanda Winchester is an instructor of agriculture and meat science faculty
Associate Professor of Business
Working with students gives Brittany the opportunity to invest in them the way they invest in CWC.
Professor of Political Science
Dr. Jim Thurman has worked for CWC for more than 15 years and has worked throughout the world.
Instructor and Program Director of Culinary Arts and Hotel and Restaurant Management
Amy Madera comes to CWC from West Palm Beach, Florida and has hospitality management experience from various parts of the world.
Director of Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees
Dr. Lael Noonan has a passion for leadership and she’s excited to share it with the community.
Nursing Director and Professor of Nursing
Stacey is the contact person for students who are applying to the nursing program.
Professor of Nursing
Amy began working as a registered nurse in 1997 and loves bringing her experience to the classroom.
Professor of Nursing
Anne Nez brings more than 20 years of nursing experience to the classroom.
Instructor of Nursing
Terry Wilson brings more than 34+ years of nursing experience in a variety of healthcare settings.
Nursing Instructor
Anna is a nursing instructor at the CWC outreach center in Jackson, Wyoming.
Instructor of Nursing
Liz Oliver has a strong background in acute care in rural settings and has spent a great deal of time mentoring new nurses.
Instructor of Nursing
Cathy Beck is a member of the CWC faculty team as an instructor at the outreach center in Jackson, Wyoming.
Nursing Instructor
Jim 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.
Instructor of Instrumental Music/Director of Bands
Jeremy 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.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF FILM
For 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.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMMUNICATION
Maygen Cassity is passionate about teaching and truly feels fortunate to be in the role.
Instructor of Theater
Joey 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.
Professor of Art
Nita Kehoe has taught at CWC for more than 20 years and has shown artwork internationally.
Professor of English
David Gray brings experience in marketing, journalism, theatre and military communications to the classroom.
Associate Professor of English
Buck Tilton brings three decades of experience teaching wilderness medicine and writing books and magazine articles to his job as an English Instructor.
Associate Professor of Radio Broadcasting
Past 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.
Professor of TV/Broadcasting
Amanda Nicholoff brings experience from her professional career producing at NBC to the classroom.
PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION
Dr. 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.
Instructor of Education
Vonda Wells
Professor of English
Dr. 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.
Professor of Outdoor Education and Leadership
Darran 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.
Professor of Environmental Science and Health; Director of Instruction and Research at the Alpine Science Institute; Agriculture
Jacki 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.
Professor of Mathematics
Passionate about math, Mike Bostick, enjoys teaching math and helping students comprehend and solve tough math concepts.
Professor of Biology and Math
Kirsten Kapp has a passion for wildlife and brings a wealth of experience to the classroom.
Professor of Mathematics
Jennifer Kellner has taught mathematics for more than 10 years at CWC.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Kate Patterson is a math instructor at CWC and is ready to share her love of math with others.
Instructor of Mathematics
Melena 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.
Instructor of Biological and Physical Sciences
Lucy 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.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics
Bill Finney engages his students by creating an interactive learning environment
Instructor of Computer Technology
Professor Matt Herr brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom.
Professor Biology
Tara Womack lets her students be their own subject by drawing their own blood to determine blood type, counts and more!
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