Mar 19, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Board of Trustees, Administration and Faculty



HCJCD Board of Trustees

Dr. John E. Freeman**
Chairman

Mr. Maxwell Barr*
Vice Chairman

Mr. Adrian Calvio*
Secretary

Mrs. Patricia Bennett**
Mr. Michael L. Flores***
Mr. Mark Morgan***
Mr. Ryan Williams**

***Term ends 2022
 **Term ends 2020
  *Term ends 2018

Administrative Officers

Cheryl T. Sparks, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.
President

Nancy Bonura, B.S., M.A
Co-Executive Dean, SWCID

Amy R. Burchett, A.A., B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

Pam Callan, B.A., M.A., M.S.
Administrative Dean of Instruction and Student Services
San Angelo

Danny Campbell, B.S., M.S.
Co-Executive Dean, SWCID

Brenda Claxton, A.A., B.B.A.
Chief Financial Officer

Terry Hansen, A.A., B.S., M.S.
Chief Facilities Operations Officer
District

Erin MacKenzie, B.S., M.S.,
Administrative Dean of Instruction and Student Services
Big Spring

Jamie Rainey, B.S.
Workforce and Community Development Offfiver
San Angelo

Fabian Serrano, B.S.
Workforce and Community Development Officer
Big Spring

Steve Smith, B.B.A., M.A., M.A.M.F.C.
Chief Business Officer

Administrative Deans and Directors

Tammy Alexander, B.A.
Director of Adult Education Literacy
Big Spring

Chad Averette, B.S.
Director of Workforce Training
Big Spring

Julie Bailey, A.A.
Director of Institutional Advancement
District

Nancy Bonura, B.S., M.A.
Dean of Student Services
SWCID

Mavour Braswell
Dean of Libraries
District

Danny Campbell, B.S., M.S.
Dean of Instruction
SWCID

Jeannie Carroll, B.S., Masters in Public Accounting
Director of Financial Accounting
District

Monica Castro, B.S.
Director
Lamesa

Craig Caudill
Director of Facilities & Fleet Maintenance
SWCID

Kym Clark
Director of eLearning Services
District

Lewanda Diaz, A.A., B.F.A., M.A.
Title V Grant Director
District

Laura Fitzpatrick, M.A.
Director of Student Accounting
District

Eric Hansen, B.B.A.
Dean of Information Technology Systems
District

Terry Hanson, B.B.A.
Director of Facilities & Fleet Maintenance
Big Spring

Mike Hemmeter, B.A.
Director of Student Support
San Angelo

Steven Hoelscher
Director of Facilities and Fleet Maintenance
San Angelo

Lanna Hubbard, B.S., M.S.
Dean of General Studies
San Angelo

Amber Kelly, M.A.
Dean of General Studies
Big Spring

Rhonda Kernick, B.S.
Director of Human Resources
District

Luis Kincade, A.S., B.S., M.L.S.
Refernce Librarian / Interim Director
District

Candace Maldonado, B.S.
Dean of Financial Aid
District

Christi Mikeska, B.S., M.Ed.
Dean of Student Services
Big Spring

Terri Nix, A.A., A.S., B.B.A., M.B.A.
Dean of Career Technical Education
San Angelo

TaNeal Richardson, B.S.
Registrar
Big Spring

Fabian Serrano, B.S.
Director of Correctional Studies
Big Spring

Cindy Smith, B.S.
Director of Effectiveness and Information
District

Ricky Sneed
Grounds Supervisor
Big Spring

Nicole Stevens, B.S.
Director of Adult Education Literacy
San Angelo

Bryan Stokes, B.S., M.S.
Director of Student Support
Big Spring

Susan Strickland, B.B.A., M.Ed.
Director of College Readiness Initiatives
District

Michelle Trubenstein, A.A.S., B.A.T., R.R.T., M.H.A.
Dean of Health Professions
San Angelo

Rebecca Villanueva, B.S.
Research & Reporting Officer
District

Debbie Ward, B.B.A., M.B.A.
Director of Financial Services
San Angelo

Gayla Williams, A.A., B.B.E., M.B.E.
Dean of Workforce
Big Spring

Faculty

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Gerald Allen
B.S., M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Assistant Professor / Mathematics
San Angelo

Amber Kelly Anderson
M.A., Sul Ross; M.A., New York University
Assistant Professor / English / Campus Dean of General Studies
Big Spring

Jeff D. Anderson
B.A., Gallaudet University; M.S., Lamar University
Associate Professor / Career & Tech Ed / Sign Language
SWCID

Mandy Anderson
R.N., Covenant School of Nursing; B.S.N., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor / Nursing
Big Spring

Vanessa Arista
LVN, A.A.S./RN, Howard College/B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor / Program Co-Chair / Vocational Nursing / CNA / Med Aide
Big Spring

Chad Averette
B.S. Lubbock Christian University
Instructor / Director of Workforce Training
Big Spring

Greg Barnhill
B.S., Angelo State University; M.S., University of Texas Tyler
Assistant Professor / Biology
San Angelo

Cash Berry
B.S., M.S., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor / Agriculture
Big Spring

Julie Book
A.A.S.-R.S. Midwestern State University
B.S.R.S. Midwestern State University
M.S.R.S. Midwestern State University
Assistant Professor / Program Chair / Radiologic Technology
San Angelo

Brittnee Brandt, RN
B.S.N., Angelo State University
Instructor / LVN
San Angelo

Nita Browne
A.A.S., Howard College, CompTIA A+ and Network Certified; Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
Instructor /Program Co-Chair Computer and Information Systems
San Angelo

Susann Brundrett, FNP, RN
B.S., Texas A&M University
B.S.N., Angelo State University
M.S.N., Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Instructor / ADN
San Angelo

Curtis Bruns
A.A.S., Howard College, ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
Instructor / Automotive Maintenance Technician
SWCID

Mark Burgess
A.S., Howard College
Instructor / Green Building Technology
FCI

Mike Burrow
B.S., Texas Tech University
Instructor / Executive Housekeeping
GEO Cedar Hill

Pam Callan
B.A., M.A., M.S., Angelo State University; Additional graduate study: Angelo State University and Sul Ross State University
Professor / Speech / District Dean Teaching & Learning
San Angelo

Daniel Campbell
B.S., M.S., New Mexico State University; M.T. (ASCP)
Associate Professor / Biology / American Sign Language / Dean of Instruction
SWCID

Chad Castillo
Head Rodeo Coach
A.S., B.S., Howard College, Tarleton State University
Big Spring

Dr. Richard Cauley
B.A., Howard College, D.D.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX
Program Chair, Dental Hygiene, Supervising Dentist, Professor
Big Spring

Christa Coffman
B.S., M.S., Angelo State University
Assistant Professor / Mathematics
San Angelo

Kirk Davidson
M.A., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor / Speech
Big Spring

Earl Diddle
B.S., Ashland University; M.S., Tennessee Tech University
Associate Professor / Kinesiology / Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Big Spring

Kim Dorsey
B.A., St. Louis University; M.A., Miami University
Associate Professor / Spanish
Big Spring

Carah Dunagan
Instructor / Program Chair Surgical Technology
B.S., Angelo State University
A.S., Howard College
San Angelo

Carla Ebeling
B.S., M.S., Angelo State University
Assistant Professor / Biology
San Angelo

Larisa Elliott
Adult Education Literacy Instructor
San Angelo

Riley Falkner
Masonry Instructor
FCI, Big Spring

Jeri Farmer
A.A.S., Howard College; B.A.A.S., Midwestern State University; M.Ed., Texas Tech University
Associate Professor / Dental Hygiene
Big Spring

Brian Ferrell
Undergraduate studies Howard College
Instructor / Ornamental Horticulture
GEO Flightline

Greg Gabehart
B.S., SWOSU, Weatherford, OK; M.Ed., UCO, Edmond, OK
Assistant Professor / History
Big Spring

Luci Gabehart
R.N., B.S.N. Southern Oklahoma State University, M.S.N. University of Phoenix
Assistant Professor / Nursing / Dean of Health Professions / Program Director Nursing / ADN
Big Spring

Diane Gierke
A.A., Cochise Community College; B.S., M.A., University of Arizona; Additional graduate study: Indiana State University
Associate Professor / Program Chair / Child & Family Development Studies / CTE
San Angelo

Angie Gonzalez
Licensed Instructor, Program Co-Chair Cosmetology
Instructor / Cosmetology
San Angelo

Olivia Gonzalez
Licensed Instructor, Texas Cosmetology Commission
Instructor / Cosmetology
San Angelo

Justin Grigsby
B.S. Galluadet University
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
SWCID

Daniel Guevara
B.S., Angelo State University
Instructor / Biology Lab Manager
San Angelo

Dr. Marnita Guinn, RN
B.S.N., Angelo State University
M.S.N., Angelo State University
PhD, Texas Women’s University
Program Co-Chair ADN
Professor / ADN
San Angelo

Tish Gutierrez
B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Kansas State University
Associate Professor / Psychology
San Angelo

Jay Hall
B.S., M.S., University of Oklahoma
Assistant Professor / Mathematics
Big Spring

Rachel Halstead
Licensed Texas Cosmetology Instructor, Western Texas, Snyder
Cosmetology Instructor / High School Coordinator
San Angelo

Carla Harrold
B.S., Angelo State University; M.B.A., University of Texas
Assistant Professor / Economics
Big Spring

Cassandra Henderson, RN
A.A.S. R.N., Angelo State University
B.S., Psychology, Angelo State University
B.S.N., Texas Tech Health Science Center
M.S. Kinesiology, Angelo State University
Instructor / LVN
San Angelo

Richard Hickam
B.S., M.S., Abilene Christian University
Associate Professor / Psychology
Big Spring

William Josh Hicks
A.A.S. Midland College; B.S., M.S. University of Texas Permian Basin
Assistant Professor / English
Big Spring

Keith Hidalgo
B.S., M.A., M.P.A., Angelo State University
Associate Professor / Government
San Angelo

B. Jenee Higgins
B.A., M.A., Texas Tech, Lubbock
Assistant Professor / Division Chair / English / Developmental Coach
Big Spring

Steven Hobbs, Dr.
B.S., University of Texas, Permian Basin, Doctorate, Parker College
Associate Professor of Science / Division Chair
Big Spring

Alan Hollandsworth
Instructor / Electrical Trades
FCI

Donald Hollandsworth
Journeyman Electrician
Instructor - Soldering
FCI

Lanna Hubbard
B.S., Angelo State University, M.S., Angelo State University
Assistant Professor / Psychology / Dean of General Studies
San Angelo

Travis Hunter
A.A., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., Wayland Baptist University; M.A., University of Phoenix
Assistant Professor / Division Program Chair / EMS
Big Spring San Angelo

Mark Hyatt
Master Plumber - Texas State Board
Instructor - Plumbing
FCI

Rodrica Johnson
B.S. of Education, Southwestern University
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
SWCID

David Jones
Certificate Jefferson Co.Vocational School, Ohio; Certificate U.S. Army
Instructor / Wind Technology
FCI

Dale Kesterson
A.A./A.S., SWCID of Howard College
B.A., Gallaudet University
Instructor Developmental Education
SWCID

Randy Key
Certificate, Paris Junior College
Instructor / Welding
SWCID/Big Spring

Daniel Kiley
M.S. Music, Indiana University
Assistant Professor / Band & Music
Big Spring

Lauri Kirgis
B.A.T., University of Texas-Brownsville; R.R.T. National Board for Respiratory Care
Instructor / Program Chair / Respiratory Care
San Angelo

Tom Land
Instructor / Commercial Food Management
GEO

Belinda Lendermon
A.A.S., Howard College
Instructor / Dental Hygiene
Big Spring

Dustin Lewis
B.A., M.A., Angelo State University
Assistant Professor / Program Co-Chair / Criminal Justice
San Angelo

Vasant Limaye
Certificate, A.A.S., Seattle Central Community College; B.S., Gallaudet University; M.S., Bowie State University; Additional Graduate Study: Rochester Institute of Technology, Texas Tech University
Professor / Business, Office Technology, Computer and Information Systems
SWCID

Larry Logsdon
B.A. University of Houston; M.A.T. Angelo State University
Assistant Professor / History
San Angelo

John Lopez
B.A., M.A. Midwestern State University
Instructor / Government
Big Spring

Carol Mann
R.N., B.S.N., University of Bridgeport; M.S.N., Graceland University, C.R.N.A.
Professor / Nursing
Big Spring

Linda Marino
A.A., Howard College; B.A. University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A., Sul Ross State University
Assistant Professor
Developmental Studies
Writing / Title V Campus Activity Co-Director
SWCID

Raul Marquez
B.A., University of North Texas
Instructor / Program Chair / Industrial Production Technology
Big Spring

Rob Martinez
A.S. Howard College, B.S., University of West Alabama
Head Baseball Coach
Big Spring

Annie McKinnon, Dr.
Dr. in Chiropractic; Bachelor of Science in Anatomy; Parker College of Chiropractic
Associate Professor / Biology
Big Spring

Billy McMahon
A.A.S., Howard College. Additional undergraduate study: University of Texas at Arlington
Instructor / Computer and Information Systems
GEO

Carlos Medrano
A.A., Howard College; Certificate in Dental Lab Tech
Instructor / Dental Lab Technology
SWCID

Faleasha Moutry, RN, CCRN
ADN, Angelo State University
Instructor / Program Co-Chair / Vocational Nursing
San Angelo

Sara Myers
R.N., B.S.N., University of Texas Austin, M.S.N. University of Texas El Paso
Assistant Professor / Nursing
Big Spring

Roger Nielsen
Assistant Professor / Program Chair / Industrial Production Technology
San Angelo

Terri Nix
A.A., A.S., Howard College; B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Additional graduate study: North Texas State University and Sul Ross University; Certification of Organizational Management, University of Arizona
Associate Professor
Dean of Career and Technical Education
San Angelo

John Overton
A.S., Howard College; B.A., University of Texas-Arlington; M.Ed., Tarleton State University
Assistant Professor / Athletic Trainer
Big Spring

Brandon Owens
A.A.S. Howard College,
B.S. University of Texas-Arlington
Instructor / Director of Clinical Education for Respiratory Care
San Angelo

Maria Padilla
A.A.S., Howard College
Instructor / Cosmetology
Big Spring

Gwen Parsons
B.A., M.Ed., Angelo State University
Division Chair / Developmental English / Math / Associate Professor / College Preparatory Studies
San Angelo

Terri Pearson
A.A.S, Howard College, ADN, Howard College, LVN, RN, MSN, University of Texas, Arlington
Instructor - LVN Program
Big Spring

Hawley Pfluger
B.S., Sul Ross State University
Instructor / Ornamental Horticulture
FCI

Kelly Raines
B.S., M.B.A., Lindenwood University
Assistant Professor / Kinesiology / Head Softball Coach
Big Spring

Scott Raines
A.A. Northern Jr. College, B.S. Oklahoma Christian University
Instructor / Kinesiology / Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Big Spring

Robert Reid
TSTC
Instructor/HVAC
FCI

Marty Rice
Undergraduate study: Howard College
Instructor / Executive Housekeeping
FCI

Fabian Serrano
B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Instructor / Director of Correctional Studies
FCI

Shelby Shelton
A.A.S, Howard College, B.S. University of Texas, Tyler
Assistant Softball Coach
Big Spring

Marianne Simpson, RN
Holy Cross Hospital School of Nursing
Clinical Assistant / Retention Specialist - ADN Program
San Angelo

Lori Small
M.A., B.A. Gallaudet University
Assistant Professor / Paraprofessional in Deaf Education
SWCID

Cheryl Smith
B.A. Angelo State University
Instructor / Adult Education & Literacy
San Angelo

Homer Stewart
B.M., Texas Tech University; M.M.Ed. Angelo State University
Associate Professor / Music / Program Director Fine Arts / Communications / Kinesiology
San Angelo

Susan Strickland
B.B.A., Angelo State University, M.Ed., Wayland Baptist
Associate Professor / Preparatory Studies / Program Director Math and Science / Title V Campus Activity Co-Director / Co-Director College Prep
San Angelo

Cheng Tan
B.A., M.S., Gallaudet University
Associate Professor/Math
SWCID

Mary Tinsley
A.A., Howard College; B.S., Park University
Instructor / College Prep Math / Title V Tutor
San Angelo

Nancy Treadwell
M.E.D., Angelo State University
Associate Professor / English
San Angelo

Michelle Trubenstein
A.A.S., Howard College; B.A.T., University of Texas-Brownfield; R.R.T., National Board for Respiratory Care; M.H.A., Park University
Associate Professor / Dean of Health Professions
San Angelo

Tommy Tune
B.A., Southwest Texas State University; M.A.,
Associate Professor / History
Big Spring

Debbie Van Pelt
A.A.S., Howard College; B.A., Angelo State University
Instructor / Adult Education & Literacy
Big Spring

LaTisha Ward
A.A.S., Howard College; B.S.N., Texas Tech University; M.S. Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor / Nursing
Big Spring

Rhonda Watson
LVN, Howard College
Instructor / Workforce Training / Nurse Aide
San Angelo

Cyndy Watt
B.S., Wayland University
Developmental Math Instructor
Big Spring

Don Weeks
Instructor / Basic Computer Skills
FCI

Susan Welch
B.S., Angelo State University; M.S., Sul Ross State University; B.A., University of Kentucky; M.Div., University of the South
Assistant Professor / Biology
San Angelo

Lisa Westlund
B.A., Gallaudet University
Instructor / Graphic Arts Technology
SWCID

Janice Gottshall Whipple
B.A., M.Ed., Angelo State University, Reading Specialist
Associate Professor / College Preparatory Studies English / Title V Tutor
San Angelo

Erin Whitford
B.A., M.A. Angelo State University
Assistant Professor / English
San Angelo

Dwight Willborn
Instructor / Building Trades
FCI

Deborah Williams
B.B.A., M.B.A., Angelo State University
Instructor / Adult Education & Literacy
San Angelo

Gayla Williams
A.A., Howard College; B.B.E., M.B.E., West Texas State University; Additional graduate study: Texas Tech University, Angelo State University, North Texas University, and Adams State College
Professor / Dean CTE / Division Director Career & Technical Ed
Big Spring

 

Medical Director

Hernan Alexander Zarate Caceres, MD
Universidad Peruana Cayentano Heredia
Albert Einstein Medical Center / Jefferson University
Medical Director
San Angelo