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College Personnel
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Billy White (President), Kal Vaughn (Secretary), Carolyn Hosking, Dawn Cole and Michael Long.
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
Bench, Patricia
A.A., Taft College; B.A., M.A., California State University Bakersfield
Interim Vice President of Instruction
1989
Eastman, Stacy
R.D.H., Cabrillo College; D.D.S., University of Southern California
Director of Dental Hygiene
1994
Errea, Ronald M.
A.S., Bakersfield College; B.S., M.B.A., California State University Bakersfield
Vice President of Administrative Services
2010
Garcia, Val
A.A., Bakersfield College; B.S., University of La Verne; M.S., University of La Verne
Associate Dean of Instruction
2007
Maloney, Dena P.
B.A., Loyola Marymount University; M.A., Georgetown University; Ed.D., University of LaVerne
Superintendent/President
2012
McMurray, Brock
B.B.A. and M.B.A., Delta State University
Vice President of Student Services
2001
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Klein, Shelley
Assistant to the Superintendent/President
1995
Blanco, Melissa
Administrative Services Assistant
2000
Hegeman, Debbie
Student Services Assistant
1985
McCauley, Denice
Instructional Assistant
2008
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FACULTY
Altenhofel, Jennifer
B.A. and M.A., California State University Bakersfield; Doctorate, The American University
History
2012
Bandy, Kanoe
A.A., Taft College; B.S., California State University Fresno; M.B.A., California State University Bakersfield
Business, Head Volleyball Coach, Director of Athletics
1987
Beasley, Michelle
B.A., California State University Bakersfield, M.A., University of LaVerne
Early Childhood Education
2007
Bench, Patricia
A.A., Taft College; B.A., M.A., California State University Bakersfield
Psychology
1989
Berry, David
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.L.I.S., University of British Columbia
Research & Instruction Librarian
2007
Berry, Wendy
B.S., Cal Lutheran University; M.S. University of Nebraska
Life Sciences
2010
Bérubé, Eric
A.A., Sierra College; B.A., M.A., California State University Sacramento; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School
Coordinator of Institutional Assessment, Research & Planning
2001
Bogle, Darcy
B.A., M.A., California State University Bakersfield
Coordinator of Counseling/Matriculation
2007
Carlson, Kamala
2005
A.A., Bakersfield College; B.A., California State University Bakersfield; M.A., University of California Santa Barbara
Basic Skills Reading
Chaidez, Joe’ll
B.A., M.A., California State University Bakersfield
Testing Coordinator/Assessment Specialist
2008
Champion, Diana
A.S., Taft College; B.S., California State University Bakersfield
Dental Hygiene
2001
Chung-Wee, Christopher
B.A., University of Toronto; Diploma of Ed., University of the West Indies; M.A., Brigham Young University,
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
English
2001
Devine, William
B.A., M.A., California State University Fresno
English
2006
Donovan, Kelly
B.A., Antioch University, Los Angeles; M.A., University of Phoenix
Dental Hygiene
2009
Duron, Candace
B.S., California State University Fresno, M.S., California State University Bakersfield
DSPS Counselor
2009
Dyer, Geoffrey
A.A., Bakersfield College; B.A., University of California Santa Cruz; M.F.A., Mills College
English
2007
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Eigenauer, John
B.A., University of the State of New York; M.A., California State University Dominguez Hills;
M.Phil., PhD., Syracuse University
Computer Science, English
2001
Eveland, Sharyn
B.A., M.A., California State University Bakersfield
Title V Coordinator
2001
Gallon, Jack
A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.A., M.A., California State University Bakersfield
Learning Skills, High Tech Center Access Specialist
2001
Getty, Shelley
B.S., B.A., Northwest Nazarene University, M.A., California State University Bakersfield
Mathematics
2008
Golling, Greg
B.S., California State University Bakersfield; Ph.D. State University of New York at Stony Brook
Life Sciences
2007
Gonzalez, Lourdes
B.A., M.S., California State University Fresno
EOPS/CARE Coordinator/Counselor
2006
Graupman, Gary
A.A., Taft College; B.A., M.A., California State University Bakersfield
English
2001
Grimes, Jessica
B.A., University of the Pacific, M.A.R. Yale University Divinity School
English
2008
Herder, Victoria J.
B.S., M.A., California State University Fresno
Articulation Officer, SLO Coordinator
1999
Hershkowitz, Eric.
D.D.S., University of Southern California
Articulation Officer, SLO Coordinator
2012
Jean, Brian
A.S., Bakersfield College; B.S., California State University Bakersfield; M.S., University of California Riverside
Mathematics, Statistics
2001
Johnson, Craig
B.S., M.S., San Diego State University
Life Sciences
1980
Jones, Diane
B.S., University of Idaho; M.A., California State University Bakersfield
Mathematics
2001
Kulzer, Kelly
B.A., M.A., St. Cloud State University
English as a Second Language
2007
Layne, David
B.A., University of the State of New York; M.B.A., City University, Ph.D., Walden University
Business Administration
2008
Maiocco, Vincent
A.A., College of the Siskiyous; B.A., California State Univ. Chico; M.S., United States Sports Academy;
Single Subject Teaching Credential, Chapman University
Physical Education, Health, Head Baseball Coach
2001
Markowitz, Timothy
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S., University of California, Davis; Ph.D., Texas A & M University
Life Sciences
2012
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Martinez, Julián
2001
A.A., Bakersfield College; B.A., California State University Bakersfield; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
Spanish
Martinez, Maria “Mariza”
B.A., M.A., California State University Bakersfield
Mathematics
2005
Mayfield, Michael
B.S. University of California Santa Barbara; M.S., Illinois Institute of Technology
Chemistry
2004
Oja, Michelle
B.A., Central Washington University; M.A., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University
Psychology
2012
Payne, Ruby
B.A., M.A., California State University Bakersfield
Mathematics
2008
Pease, Harold W.
B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Brigham Young University
History, Political Science, Philosophy
1983
Polizzotto, Joseph
B.A., University of California Santa Cruz; M.A., San Jose State University
TESOL
2011
Polski, Robin
B.S., California State University Fresno; M.A., Pacific Oaks College Pasadena
Transition to Independent Living
2006
Rangel-Escobedo, Juana
B.A., M.A., California State University Bakersfield
CalWORKs/Veteran’s Counselor
2007
Reynolds, David
A.S., Bakersfield College; B.S., California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo;
M.S., California State University Fresno
Physical Sciences
2009
Ross, Jeffrey
B.S., California State Poly University Pomona; M.A., California State University Bakersfield
Director, Student Support Services
1976
Roth, Rebecca E.
B.A., M.A., California State University Bakersfield
Early Childhood Education
1992
Swenson, Sonja
B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder; M.A., Arizona State University
Art, Humanities
1989
Thompson, Tony
A.A., Hutchinson Community College; B.S., Kansas Newman College; M.Ed., Wichita State University
Health, Physical Education, Athletic Advisor
1987
Vaughan, Susan
B.A., M.A., California State University Fresno
Learning Disability Specialist
2007
Walsh, Stefanie
A.A., Merced College; B.A., M.A., New Mexico Highlands University
Head Softball Coach, Health, P.E.
2006
West, Linda
A.A., Taft College; B.S., California State University Bakersfield
Computer Science, Distance Learning Coordinator
1999
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TAFT COLLEGE CHILDREN'S CENTER FACULTY
Bendzick, Gladys
1998
Davis, Cheryl
2000
Simmons, Teena
1997
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Artiga, Nancy
English as a Second Language
2008
Aunai, Samasoni
Management, Political Science
2007
Bailey, Dee
Psychology
2009
Bench, Patricia
Psychology
1989
Blake, Paul
Business
2012
Bryan, John
Speech
2009
Butler, Raymond
Criminal Justice Administration
2001
Buzzell, Nancy
Early Care, Education and Family Studies
1992
Cahill, Melissa
Criminal Justice Administration
2011
Cahoon, Nathan
Sociology
2011
Calderon, Santiago
Spanish
2009
Chambers, Robert
Energy
2011
Coker, Gary
Spanish, ESL
1977
Combs, Noelle
Political Science
2006
Cook, Larry
Mathematics
2004
Cross, Vanessa
English
2002
Cuate, Bertha
Early Care, Education and Family Studies
2011
Cunningham, John
Mathematics
1997
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Cutrona, Angelo
Head Men’s Soccer Coach
2002
Cutrona, Myisha
Women’s Soccer Coach
2006
Demkey, Paul
Industrial Technology
2010
Draucker, Esther
Anthropology
2011
Duncan, Brandon
History
2007
Durkan, Brian
Physical Education
2012
Eddy, Heather
Information Competency & Bibliography
2009
Einstein, Elizabeth (Eve)
Information Competency & Bibliography
2003
Fariss, Jeff
Health Education
2007
Ferguson, Bruce
Health Education, Physical Education
1999
Fisher, David
Criminal Justice Administration
2001
Flachmann, Christopher
Psychology, Student Success
2010
Furman, Tori
Student Success
2011
Garcia, Ricardo
Website Production
2007
Golling, Leigh
Drama
2011
Grombly, Amanda
English, Information Competency and Bibliography
2011
Harris, Danielle
English
2012
Headrick, Donna
Biology, Health Education
2001
Hickman, Ryan
Biology, English, English as a Second Language
2007
Holden, Richard
Art, Business, Computer Science, Journalism
2002
Ister, Yusra
English as a Second Language
2007
LaClare, Vickie
English as a Second Language
2012
Lango, Rosemarie
English as a Second Language
2010
Ledford, Shyanne
Sociology
2009
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Letourneaux, Eric
English as a Second Language
2010
Jennings, Sandra
Dental Hygiene
2011
Maier, Roy
Mathematics
2000
McCabe, Jane
Art
2012
McFaddin, Joe
Biology
2011
McCracken, Susan
Dental Hygiene
2002
Meyers, David
Mathematics, Science
2010
Monroe, Terrance
History
2007
Ortleib, Brent
Welding
2008
Ortleib, Julie
Dental Hygiene
2007
Padilla, Abran
Management
2010
Paine, Kristy
Criminal Justice Administration
2007
Paz, Sandra
Learning Skills
2010
Peet, Laura
English
2009
Pitcher, Jenifer
Political Science
2011
Queenan, Elisa
Economics
2007
Rahe, Laura
Mathematics
2008
Reynolds, Joy
Mathematics
2011
Rodenhauser, Debora
Art
2007
Rozar, Tanna
English
2011
Ruff, Mandy
Business
2008
Schoneweis, Caroline
English
2005
Sharp, Lawrence
Learning Skills
2007
Skees, Stephanie
Direct Support Education
2011
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Skidmore, Fredrick
Criminal Justice Administration
2009
Smith, Lee
Music
2002
Stanley, Henry
Geology
2012
Stephenson, Randall
Geology
2006
Stockton, Laura
English
2011
Sutherland, Tammy
Mathematics
2008
Taylor, Tyrone
Physical Education
2007
Van Ry, Veronica
Sociology
2009
VanderWal, Dacey
Art
2010
Varela, Vivian
Sociology
2006
Ware, Thomas
Geography
1997
Waugh, Victoria
Physical Education
1998
Wolcott, Barry
Drama
2004
FORMER FACULTY
Issac N. Adams
Chemistry
1979
Fernando Amorteguy
Spanish
1979
William Baker
History, Coordinator of Learning Resources
1977
Alvin Baldock
P.E., Athletic Director
1993
Garlyn A. Basham
Superintendent/President
1975
Fred G. Bell
Computer Science, Coordinator of Distance Learning
1981
James Buddell
English
1986
John Christiansen
Photography, Sociology, Psychology
1987
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Eugene Clausen
Adjunct Business Instructor
1993
Dr. David Cothrun
Superintendent/President
1980
A.D. Cummings
Student Activities
1972
Milton Davis
Applied Arts
1955
Dr. John M. Downer
Instruction/College Planner
1988
Fenton L Feeney
Dean of Instruction, Director of Guidance, Counselor
1975
Harriet Filoteo
Work Experience
1997
Vance Frazier
Vocational Education
1972
Dr. Donald L. Greene
Sociology
1979
Clair M. Gurwell
English, Fine Arts
1985
Tom Harrell
Director of Athletics, P.E.
1985
Elizabeth Hill
Librarian
1972
Stanley D. Hillygus
Math, Science, Health Education
1997
J. T. Herrod
Mechanical Drawing, Drafting
1987
Dr. Ben Janes
Anthropology, Philosophy, Sociology
1972
Raymond E. Jenkins
Accounting, Business Education
1972
Marilyn King
Dental Hygiene
2008
Karen A. Kuckreja
Director of Counseling, Speech, Psychology
1997
James Lowry
Physics, Mathematics
1995
Ray L. Matthai
Dean of Students & Evening College
1977
Konrad McMillan
Humanities, Art
1988
Ann Miwa
Business
1987
George Morgan
Biological Science
1980
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Lawrence E. Peahl
Dean of Fiscal Services, Mathematics
1996
John A. Reinhardt
Machine Shop, Wood Shop
1974
Ferrel G. Roundy
English, French, German, Music Appreciation
1968
Jerrold D. Schroeder
Physical Science, Mathematics
1980
Lois (Margot) Smith
Humanities, English
1981
Alpha Stiles
Librarian
1977
Dr. John R. Tufft
Philosophy, Sociology, LRC Director,
Affirmative Action Officer
1985
Richard H. White
Applied Arts, Dean of Student Services
1972
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ADMISSIONS/ACADEMIC RECORDS
Michelle Hines, Registrar/Director of Admissions
Nichole Cook
Sandi Graham
Harold Russell III
Nancy Stewart
ATHLETICS
Kanoe Bandy, Director
Jennifer Edmaiston
Bruce Ferguson, Coordinator P.E. Facility
Travis Milner
CHILDREN'S CENTER
Genoveve Curiel-Garcia - Director
Lisa Adema
Martina Anguiano
Janet Armstrong
Alma Barajas
Deborah Bozarth
Stephanie Clark
Miranda Cook
Sherrie Freitas
Pilar Gutierrez
Barbara Hacker
Meghan Hall-Silveira
Kathleen Helms
Guadalupe Hinojosa
Brandi Hudson
Diane Holt
Susan Madsen
Cindy Marking
Jose Medel
Norma Montoya
Maria Moreno
Teresa Morris
Billie Reed
Elsa Rodriguez
Ramona Urias
Cathy White-Healy
COUNSELING CENTER
Darcy Bogle, Coordinator of Matriculation
and Counseling
Susan Brown
Jill Brown
Claudia Casagrande
Apolonia Cotto
Christopher Flachmann
Gracie Mickelberry
College Personnel
EOPS/CARE
Lourdes Gonzalez, Coordinator/Counselor
Alex Castro
FINANCIAL AID
Barbara Amerio - Financial Aid Director
Joanne Dumbrigue
Carla Sandoval
Ruthie Welborn
OUTREACH/TESTING/ACTIVITIES
Sheri Black
Myisha Cutrona
Dan Elissague
TRANSITION TO
INDEPENDENT LIVING (T.I.L.)
Sandy Popejoy, Director
Brooke Ambrose
Jose Centeno
Jeanette Davis
John Dodson
Debra Ekdahl
Alex Gonzalez
Gabriel Gonzalez
Mary Halford
Richard Hawkins
Perla Herrera
Donna Lewis
Jamia Marcell
Gerardo Marquez
Cherie Napoleon
Patty Owens
Tristina Reich
Lee Schryver
Ylianna Torres
Krystal Unruh
Trenton Unruh
Susan Wells
Paula Williams
SECURITY/RESIDENCE HALL
Angelo Cutrona, Residence Hall Supervisor
and Security
Margaret Buddell
Valentine Sanchez
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Dental Hygiene
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Jeff Ross, Coordinator
Jose Avina, Jr.
Gypsy Freeman
Jessica Garrett
LaNell Howell
Rodolfo Noriega
Cindi Powell
David Powell
Tammy Reynolds
Joanie Sahagun
Kenny Schuyler
Olga Silva
Victoria Waugh
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Ruben Arreola
Diana Duran
Sarah Garside
Lupe Figueroa
Lisel Maui
Edna Muy
Jeanene Robertson
Robin Sigel
Robert Teel
Distance Learning
Linda West, Coordinator
Clarissa Espino
Steven Richards
Career and Technical Education
Samsoni Anuai, Director
Tori Furman
Classroom Support
John Cameron
Brad Cramer
Bertha Cuate
Angela Emmett
Renae Ginther
Morgan Haskell
Gregory Hawkins
Wei Hill
Danielle Krause
Elizabeth McKnight
Kent Miller
Joanie Sahagun
Library/Learning Resource Center
(LRC)
Mary Decker
Kristal Powell
Linda Silveira
Miranda Tofte
Dr. Stacy Eastman, Director
Sam Carlson
Teresa Chapai
Harriet Luzinas-Smith
Michele Matthews
Susan McCracken
Monica Perez
Laura Riss
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Business Services
Jim Nicholas, Director
Chris Brown
Sheila Green
Andy Huckins
Mindy Jewell
Fernando R. Lara
Velda Long
Michelle Miles
Food Service
Geoff Dunham, Supervisor
Rori Blackwood
Denise Gill
Cynthia Johns
Shelley Quick
Kathy Schock
Human Resources
Jana Peters, Director
Melissa Manes
Lynda Powers
Edan Ray
Tiffany Rowden
Judy Wade
Maintenance & Operations
Mike Capela, Supervisor
Edna Barajas
James Bendzick
Ron Duclos
Sergio Gomez
Chris Jones
Mary Perales
Stacey Robles
Juventino Uribe
Fred Zeller
Student Store
William Norris, Manager
Kenzie Helms
Jennifer Matteson
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FOUNDATION & DEVELOPMENT
Sheri Horn-Bunk, Foundation Director
INFORM ATION TECHNOLOGY
SERVICES
Adrian Agundez, Director
Wayne Cook
Richardo Garcia
Mark Gibson
Sherry Gregory
Richard Hudson
Kevin Kasper
Chad Mickelberry
Olga Newlove
Terry Townsend
Michaela Young
INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
Dr. Eric Berube, Coordinator
Amber Anderson
Brandy Cramer
Debra Wooley
Jason Zsiba
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