Summit Campus Faculty

SHARON AGUIAR holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara and an M.A. in Multicultural, Bilingual and ESL Education from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Sharon has taught English to speakers of other languages abroad and in Summit School District for eleven years before becoming a full time Associate Professor at CMC.

MARSHA ARZY holds a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership from Colorado State University, an M.Ed. in Educational Computing from Montana State University and a B.S. in Business Education from the University of Wyoming. She has thirteen years community college teaching experience in the business and technology disciplines.

JOHN ASTHALTER holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences and is in practice with Dr. Ivo Waerlop at Summit Chiropractic and Rehabilitation. He is a PSIA certified Level 3 alpine ski instructor.

JEN BARCHERS holds a B.A. in Kinesiology from Western State College and an M.A. in Global Humanities from the University of Denver. She travels the world as a flight attendant and has been a corporate trainer for several years.

LOUIS BEATTY holds a B.S. in Industrial Arts from Virginia Tech and an M.S. in Education from Old Dominion University. He holds a certificate in Computer Applications from the University of Colorado and is a Certified Novell NetWare Engineer. Louis is a full-time professor at the Summit Campus.

DANIEL (SKIP) BERGBAUER holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and an M.S. in Technology Systems Management from the University of Maryland. Skip served in the U.S. Navy for eight years and has twelve years of fire service experience.

JOSH BLANCHARD holds a B.A. from the University of Texas at Dallas and an M.A. from the University of Colorado at Denver. He serves as the Events and Pavilion Manager at the Keystone Neighborhood Company and coaches Speech and Debate at Summit High School.

HEATHER BRIDGES graduated from Western Kentucky University in May of 2006 with an M.A. in TESL and a graduate certification in Women’s Studies. She has been teaching advanced ESL at CMC since 2006.

ROBERT CARTELLI holds an M.S. in Strategic Technology Management from Marlboro College in Brattleboro, Vermont. He has a strong e-business background and previous teaching experience at Champlain College where he was responsible for overseeing the development and teaching of e-business courses in the College’s eBusiness and eCommerce program. While at Champlain College, Mr. Cartelli oversaw the use of Coretomic’s ColligoNet program by 200+ students. He is currently a consulting partner with Coretomic, Inc. in S. Burlington, Vermont. He teaches a Management Information System course for MBA students in the Middle East and India for the University of Wales. He recently completed his Ph.D. coursework with Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Rob considers himself a lifelong ski bum and skis 200+ days per year.

ANNE CHAPMAN holds an M.A. in Education from Appalachian State University and has taught math in the Summit School District. She has been teaching at CMC since 2003.

ERIC CHATT is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine as well as a specialty massage practitioner. His undergraduate training is pre-med biology. He was trained in Naturopathy at Bastyr University in Seattle. Eric has studied the martial art Capoeira for seven years.

CANDICE CLAUSS holds an M.A. and a B.A. in English from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, and a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

KEVIN CLARKE, J.D. has been the Director of Summit Campus Culinary Institute at Keystone since 1999. He holds an A.A.S. in Culinary Arts from Colorado Mountain College and a B.S. and J.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder. His fifteen year culinary industry work experience includes Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine at Keystone’s Ski Tip Lodge. He is a member of the American Culinary Federation. Kevin works closely with the local high school and coaches the SHS Prostart Culinary Competition Team. He also coaches CMC’s culinary apprentice competition team. In 2004 he was honored as the Summit Education Alliance “Friend of Education.” Other awards include Outstanding CMC Alumni and Summit Campus full-time faculty of the year. Kevin and his wife Claire along with their daughters are active members of the local horse community.

ELIZABETH CLINE holds a Master of Business Administration from Regent University. Her undergraduate training is in animal science from The University of Georgia and she is currently a financial analyst for Vail Resorts Management Company.

JULIE CUMMING holds an M.A. in Mathematics from the University of Northern Colorado and a B.S. in Mathematics Secondary Education from Central Michigan University. Julie has been teaching math since 1992 at the secondary level and has been an adjunct faculty member at CMC since 2000.

JOSEPH DAMONTE is the Executive Chef for the Keystone Conference Center. Mr. Damonte has over twenty years of restaurant experience. He has been teaching in the Culinary Arts program since 2006.

CHRISTINA DAVIS holds a B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Arizona. She has a wide range of experience in the classroom as well as design and freelance work for the business sector.

LYNN DONOVAN holds a B.S. from Colorado State University in Political Science with a music performance minor. She has a background in English & Literature and has worked in the Learning Lab since 2003.

NORMAN DUCHARME earned his Fire Academy Certificate from Arapahoe Community College. He holds many other certificates in the fire sciences including EMT and Hazardous Materials Operations. Norman has been a Career Fighter/Engineer with Littleton Fire Rescue since 1999.

SCOTT EGOLF attended Washington State University in the Civil Engineering department. He comes to CMC with over fifteen years of mountain guiding, teaching and outdoor education experience, specializing in mountaineering, rock, and ice climbing. Currently he is the program director and owner of South Park Adventure Guides based out of Breckenridge, Colorado.

MATTHEW FACKLER is the Executive Chef at Relish in Breckenridge. He has been teaching in the Culinary Arts Program since 2005.

COOKE FISHER received a Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction in 1986 from the University of Denver. Cooke’s career has varied from special education teacher, to real estate investor, to yoga entrepreneur and inventor of the yogasizr power pyramid.

CINDY FISK holds a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She is a Certified QuickBooks Professional Advisor. Her business, The Apre Group, assists clients with QuickBooks set-up and teaching them how to best utilize this powerful accounting software for their company’s needs. Cindy has taught at CMC since 1993 and received the Outstanding Faculty Award in 1999.

HANA FOREST studied at Masaryk University Brno, the Czech Republic. She holds an M.A. in English, an M.S. in Mathematics and a B.A. in Finance. She has worked with CMC since 2002.

EMILY GALVIN holds a B.A. in Spanish and has taught Spanish and ESL since 1987. She is currently a Spanish teacher for the Summit School District.

RAY GRUENFELD holds a B.A. in History and a Master’s degree in International Economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Ray has experience as an analyst for the Federal Reserve Bank in Denver, a stock broker for Boetcher and Company in Boulder, and a Cash Management Analyst for Valley National Bank in Phoenix, Arizona. He has been a realtor for RE/MAX in Silverthorne and Denver for the last eight years and has been teaching Economics courses at the University of Phoenix and at Regis University since 1984. His hobbies include: travel, photography, skiing, biking, hiking, reading, off-road motorcycling, and classic cars.

RICHARD HALE holds a B.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of Colorado, a teaching certificate in Spanish from the University of Northern Colorado, and an M.B.A. from the University of Denver. His experience includes the Peace Corps in Venezuela and eight years residence in Peru.

CHAD HARBAUGH holds a Master of Science degree in Education/Kinesiology from Southern Illinois University. He holds a certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist. He is an Exercise Physiologist for the Silverthorne Recreation Center. He is also an experienced rock climber.

MONIQUE HAVERKORN is a Colorado certified ELA teacher. She earned her first TESOL certificate from Oxford House College in London, England. She earned her second Master’s Degree in the TESL graduate program at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte in May 2006.

KHRISTIAN HEWITT is the VP and Training Director of Summit County Rescue Group. Khristian is an avid rock and ice climber and loves to teach wilderness and outdoor courses. Khristian holds many certificates ranging from technical rope rigging to incident management.

PHIL HUFF holds a B.A. from Emory and Henry College. He is a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI). He has ten years public school teaching experience. Phil is currently involved as a provider of Internet Technology Systems including computer software and hardware vending.

JUDY HUNT holds a Masters degree in Computer Science Education from Lesley College in Cambridge, Mass., and a B.A. in Mathematics from Central Methodist College in Missouri. Judy has previously taught at Missouri Baptist College and at the high school level in Missouri.

BARBARA JACKMAN holds a B.S. in Special Education and an M.S. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Barbara has worked in the early childhood field for twenty years and is currently working as a consultant. Her two major focus areas are early childhood teaching training/mentoring and mental health in early childhood.

AMY JAMISON holds a B.S. in Nutrition from the University of North Carolina- Greensboro. She is currently a registered dietitian at Summit Medical Center.

BÉNÉDICTE JEANSON-MANWARING holds an M.S. in Mathematics from Florida Atlantic University and a B.A. in Business. She has eighteen years community college experience in teaching mathematics, facilitating challenge/rope courses, and academic advising.

GARY KETZENBARGER holds an M.A. in Theatre and is a PhD candidate in Theatre from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Denver. He has been teaching a variety of courses including English Composition, Public Speaking, Comparative Religions, and several Theatre courses at CMC since 1995. He has practiced and taught Tai Chi for over thirteen years.

KATE KIESLER holds a B.F.A. from the Rhode Island School of Design and has been a children's book illustrator since 1993. Her works include The Great Frog Race and Other Poems by Kristine George.

JEAN KRAMLICH holds an M.S. in Counselor Education and a B.S. in Human Services from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Jean has worked in higher education/student development since 1988 and is currently the student services advisor at CMC-Breckenridge.

G. SIEGFRIED (Sig) KUTTER holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Rochester. He has taught for more than twenty years at the University of Virginia, Evergreen State College, and for the Colorado Online School Consortium. He has also held positions at NASA, the National Science Foundation, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and in private industry. Dr. Kutter has done research in stellar evolution, has authored two college textbooks, and has written numerous science articles for a NASA website.

HOLLY LEWIS holds a Master of Science degree from University of Colorado in Computational Science and Engineering. She was raised in Summit County and currently resides in Denver. She was employed with NASA in Houston, Texas and has worked with satellites and educational research.

MORGAN LIDDICK holds an M.A. in History from California State University and a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Washington. He has been a Public Information specialist with over twenty five years of U.S. and international experience.

GARY LINDSTROM holds an M.A. in Human Communications from the University of Northern Colorado. He has taught Criminal Justice, History, Political Science, Government and Sociology since 1971 at both Metropolitan State College in Denver and at CMC. He recently retired as a Colorado State Representative after forty seven years of public service as a police officer, County Coroner, Director of Public Safety and County Commissioner.

DAN LIPSHER holds a Bachelors degree in History from the University of Texas and a Masters degree in History from the University of Chicago. His classes focus on making history relevant to 21st-century life, showing how people and events in the past affect the way we view the world today. He has been an adjunct instructor at CMC since 2007.

MATTHEW LIT is an award-winning professional photographer specializing in People On Location. His photography has appeared in numerous national publications. He is a member of American Society of Media Photographers, Professional Photographers of America, Wedding PhotoJournalists Association and the Society for Photographic Education.

LAURENCE MACKIE holds a B.A. from John Carroll University, two Masters degrees in Anthropology and in Sociology from Case Western Reserve, and an M.B.A. from John Carroll, plus ABD toward a Ph.D. in Anthropology.

KIERSTEN ROBERTS MACREERY holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Humanities from Michigan State University. She has been teaching ESL at CMC since 2001.

KIM MCDONALD earned his A.A.S. degree in Fire Science Technology from Red Rocks Community College. Captain McDonald is a Deputy Fire Marshall at Lake Dillon Fire-Rescue.

KRISTY McCLAIN holds an M.A. in English Literature from Iowa State University. She is currently a full-time instructor at Summit High School. Kristy began teaching at CMC in 2007.

MISTY McMILLIAN holds an M.A. in Communication Consultancy and a B.A. in Speech Communication from Oklahoma State University. She has worked as a workshop facilitator and instructor in Speech Communication.

RACHEL MEISLER holds a B.A. in Creative Writing and Fine Arts from Loyola College in Maryland and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Poetry from the University of Arizona.

DREW MIKITA N.C.C. holds an M.Ed. in Rehabilitation and Community Counseling. He opened a private practice in Summit County in the fall of 2007. Drew began teaching at CMC in January 2008.

GEORGINA MILLER holds a B.S. in Veterinary Science and a Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University. She is Board Certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Georgina has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics at F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Science. She also taught in the Foundation for Advancement of Education in the Sciences Graduate School.

JAKE MILLER holds a B.S. in Earth Science with a minor in Outdoor Education along with a secondary teaching licensure from the University of Northern Colorado. He has spent several years developing and leading outdoor leadership programs with various organizations and has recently started writing a book about special topics of backcountry travel.

AMY MOONEY holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Capella University. She is currently a full-time instructor at Des Moines Area Community College. Amy began teaching for CMC in 2007.

PATRICIA MOORE holds a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has held a variety of jobs including concierge, resort minister, driver, wrangler, sales photographer, prep-cook and motorcycle instructor. Throughout her work history she has been an avid guitar student and private instructor.

JOYCE DEVLIN MOSHER holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Literature and Criticism, an M.A. in Language and Communication from Regis University and a B.A. in Comparative Literature from Penn State. Joyce has been teaching at the Summit Campus for over thirty years. Joyce recently completed her doctoral thesis on college writing and reading theory and practice.

CESAR MUNOZ holds a B.A. in Art from Dartmouth College, and has studied screenwriting at the University of California. He has a secondary teaching certificate for foreign language from Southern Utah University and has taught Spanish for CMC since 2000.

PAM MURANO has a B.A. in Anthropology and Sociology with a minor in Spanish from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She is the owner of Murano Management in Frisco and has taught at CMC since 2001.

JAY NELSON is a long-time Summit County resident who grew up in Blue River. Jay is currently the Fire Marshal for Red, White and Blue Fire Protection District in Breckenridge. When not working, Jay enjoys skiing, hiking, rafting, and four-wheeling.

JUDY NORTON has taught for Cleo Parker-Robinson New Dance Theater and the South Dakota Dance Theater and has trained with David Taylor, Ririe Woodbury, Joffery Ballet and Alvin Ailey.

TEENA OFSOWITZ has a B.A. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has taught pre-school & kindergarten for four years at Playhouse Kindergarten in San Antonio, a private institution.

MARK OPINCARIU holds a B.A. from Colorado State University in Wildlife Biology and has extensive experience as a naturalist, backcountry guide, and teacher.

MARIE ORLIN holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Assessment and a B.S. in Elementary Education. She owns a web design and graphic art business. She has operated a consulting business in Summit County since 1998.

BILL PAINTER holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Colorado State University and an M.S. and B.S. in Zoology from Clemson University. He has taught at both Indian Hills Community College in Centerville, Iowa, and at Front Range Community College in Fort Collins.

LAURA PLESS holds an M.A. in Liberal Arts and Education from Regis University and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She holds a teaching certificate for K-12 from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, and is certified as a Developmental Education Specialist from the Kellogg Institute. Laura is the Associate Professor of Developmental Studies and has taught for Colorado Mountain College since 1991.

JUSTIN POLLACK is a Naturopathic Doctor and a 1999 graduate of Bastyr University. He holds a B.A. from Evergreen State College. Dr. Pollack is co-director of the Mountain-River Naturopathic Clinic in Frisco.

JASON READ holds a B.A. degree from Coastal Carolina University. Jason is an instructor of English as a Second Language and has previously taught English in South Korea. He has worked for CMC since 2001.

ADRIAN RIPPY-SHEEHY is a Certified Real Estate instructor. She holds a Colorado and Arizona Broker’s license and has eighteen years real estate experience as an Employing Broker. She is a former Realtor of the Year in Arizona and teaches full-time at CMC.

JAMES (JIM) RODKEY, J.D. is a local business owner who holds a B.S. and an M.S. in Business Administration from Kent State University and a J.D. from the University of Akron. Jim has extensive experience in private industry as well as teaching experience in a variety of law and business courses.

ALICE SANTMAN holds a B.A. in Art from the University of Pacific in Stockton, California. She has fourteen years experience in architecture and CAD technologies and is currently a Project Manager for Baker, Hogan, and Houx Architecture & Planning.

LONDON SCHERTZER is a photographic artist has been trained in photography at University of Colorado Boulder and in other photographic workshops.

ANDREW SCHOENEMAN holds an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Regis University with emphases in Philosophy, Intellectual History, and Literature.

DAVID SCOTT is the Executive Chef at the Outpost Dining Facilities in Keystone. He has been teaching in the Culinary Arts Program since 2003.

BRIAN TAYLOR holds a B.S. in Outdoor Education from Northland College, Ashland, WI. Brian is a wilderness EMT and paramedic for local agencies. He has over ten years experience as a wilderness guide and outdoor educator. Brian also volunteers with Summit County Rescue Group as a team leader, technical rescue specialist, and is on the avalanche response team. Brian is the EMS Coordinator and Faculty Chair at CMC-Summit.

PETER TAYLOR holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland and a B.A. from George Washington University. Peter’s expertise is in economic forecasting and public policy analysis based on over twenty years experience working as an economist for the U.S. Congress and for the Executive Office of the President. He has been a visiting professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy and for the past five years he has been a full-time college teacher.

GREGG TOMPKINS has been an EMT since 1977 and an EMT instructor since 1979. He has a background in EMS response (both urban and suburban), firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials and emergency management. He is currently a ski patroller and mountain bike patroller at Keystone Resort.

IVO WAERLOP holds a D.C. from New York Chiropractic College, Neurology Diplomat from Logan Chiropractic College, and a B.S. from SUNY. Ivo maintains a private practice in Silverthorne and lectures throughout the U.S. and Canada.

LEANNE M. WIRTA holds an M.A. in Art with a drawing and painting emphasis from California State University at Chico, did postgraduate work in painting at California State University at San Diego, and holds a B.A. in Art with a drawing and painting emphasis from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Leanne has been teaching for CMC for more than ten years.

MICHELLE WOODS-PENNISI holds a B.F.A. with an emphasis in ceramics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She furthered her education by attending Utah State University and participating in multiple residencies.

JOANNE YANTZ holds a Masters in the Art of Teaching (MAT) from Marygrove College in Detroit, a B.A. in English and a B.A. in Elementary Education from Keane University in Union, New Jersey. Her public school teaching experience includes a position as Writing Content Specialist in Hillsboro Township Public Schools.

HENRY YU holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a Wilderness EMT-Basic certificate. He is a ski patroller at Breckenridge Ski Resort.