OCCC Faculty

Lisa Adkins
Professor/Coordinator of Administrative Office Technology
I began working at the College in 1982 as the Division Secretary for the Academic Division of...

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Jennifer Allen
Professor of Psychology
Dr. Jennifer Allen is a Nationally Certified, Board Registered Art Therapist. She practiced i...

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Jeff Anderson
Professor of Psychology
I enjoy working at OCCC because I believe in the power of an Associates Degree.  I believe a ...

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Randall Anderson
Professor of Graphic Communications
Professor Anderson has over 30  years experience in the photographic and graphic design indus...

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Marsha Austin
Professor of Mathematics
I am a native Oklahoman - born and raised in Ponca City.  I attended Oklahoma State Universit...

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Bruce Bailey
Professor of Chemistry
BS (Chemistry)Cameron University, Lawton OK PhD (Organic Chemistry)Oklahoma State University,...

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Kristy Bailey
Professor of Chemistry
B.S. in Chemistry from Cameron University PhD in Organic Chemistry from Oklahoma State Univer...

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Jennifer Ball
PTA Program Director and Professor of Physical Therapist Assistant
I have been working with students in the OCCC PTA Program since 1999 and became the program d...

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Gyanendra Baral
Professor of Business and Economics
A.B.D. in Economics, University of Memphis Masters in Local and Regional Economic Development...

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Melinda Barr
Professor of History
Education:   University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma Bachelor of Arts – Letters, 1983 Master...

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Daniel Benton
Professor of Mathematics
Daniel Benton is a Professor of Mathematics at Oklahoma City Community College.  He received ...

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Douglas Blake
Professor of Visual Arts
MFA in Painting from the University of Oklahoma. Most of professional career as artist spent ...

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Traci Boren
Professor of Nursing
My name is Traci Boren and I am faculty member in the BADNAP nursing program. I graduated fro...

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James Bothwell
Professor of Computer Science
Web Application interest group facilitator (Android and iOS)21 Years of Telecommunications So...

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Michael Boyle
Professor of Music
Michael Boyle joined the faculty of OCCC in 2006. He holds degrees from the College-Conservat...

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Brenda Breeding
Professor of Biology
My style of teaching is more traditional.  If you are a student that enjoys 100 Power Point s...

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Sarah Brown
Professor of Nursing
Sarah Brown is a Professor of Nursing at Oklahoma City Community College.  She received her b...

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Lisa Buckelew
Professor of Mathematics
*Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Mathematics from University of Oklahoma*Full-time Profess...

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Paul Buckelew
Professor Mathematics
M.A., University of Oklahoma B.A., University of Oklahoma ...

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John Campbell
Adjunct Professor of Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program
Born in Missouri, I grew up in Kansas City and Oklahoma City. I am an Anatomist with a PhD in...

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Heather Campbell-Williams
Professor of Nursing
I have 18 years experience as a registered nurse, and have been teaching nursing for 2 years...

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Jeffrey Carlisle
Professor History
Ph.D., University of North TexasM.A., University of North TexasB.S., University of Texas ...

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Chuck Carselowey
Professor of Sociology
A native Oklahoman, I have lived and worked in several states including Colorado, Texas, Nebr...

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Ruth Charnay
Department Director-Communications and the Arts
Ruth has always been a theatre person and a lover of the arts.  As a child raised in Oklahoma...

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Haining Chen
Professor of Information Technology
BS in Electronic Engineering, 1996 MS in Signal and Information Processing, 1999 Stay in indu...

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Roger Choate
Professor of Biology
I have spent my entire life here in central Oklahoma.  I received my Bachelors and Masters de...

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Jeffrey Cleek
Professor of English/Humanities
Jeffrey Cleek became a full-time faculty member at OCCC in 2008. ...

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Joy Cole
Professor of Nursing
Joy Cole graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in educ...

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Michaele Cole
Professor of Nursing
My name is Michaele Cole.  I have been a Registered Nurse since 1982.  I received my Bachelor...

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Betty Coleman
Professor Mathematics
M.A., University of Michigan B.S., Langston University ...

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Harvey Conner
Professor of Emergency Medical Sciences
EMS Professional for over thirty five years with twenty two years teaching experience. Gradua...

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Julie Corff
Professor of Speech Communication, Program Coordinator
I have taught for 22 years Communication courses, trained and consulted with businesses in co...

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Angela Cotner
Professor of English
Both of my parents are natural teachers.  My mother taught me to cook and to enjoy reading.  ...

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Vicky Davidson
Professor of Physical Therapy
University of Oklahoma Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Physical TherapyLicensed Physical The...

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Myra Decker
Professor of Accounting and Business
Faculty advisor for A.S.-Business and A.A.S.-Business with Accounting Option degree programs....

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Dale Duke
Professor of Mathematics
Dale Duke is from Bethany, Oklahoma.  She attended Putnam City West High School.  She earned ...

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John Ehrhardt
Professor of History
M.A., Southern Illinois University B.S., Southern Illinois University ...

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Lori Farr
Professor of Learning Skills
Lori Farr began her teaching career at the University of Oklahoma where she provided instruct...

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Gwin Faulconer-Lippert
Professor of Mass Media Communications
M.A., University of Oklahoma B.A., University of Oklahoma ...

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Kayla Fessler
Coordinator/Professor of Accounting
Education:  M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma and B.S. in Accounting, University of Centr...

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Abra (Abbie) Figueroa
Professor of Modern Languages and Coordinator of the ESL Academic Bridge Program
Abra (Abbie) Glenn-Allen Figueroa holds a Master of Arts degree in Bilingual/ESL Studies from...

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Kevin Fink
Instructor of Leisure Service Management
Dr. Kevin Fink works as the Coordinator of Student Employment Services in the Student Employm...

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Michael Franco
Coordinator of Composition
An alumnus of OCCC, Michael Franco earned both his BA and MA in English from the University o...

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Gray Frederickson
Artist in Residence/Studio Coordinator
Academy Award-winning producer Gray Frederickson, who won an Oscar as Co-Producer of The Godf...

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Jacqueline Frock
Professor Nursing
Bacone College, AAS, 1987 University of Oklahoma, BLS, 1994 Oklahoma City University, BSN, 20...

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Vicki Gibson
Department Chair and Professor of Computer Science
M.Ed., Southwestern Oklahoma State University B.S., Cameron University ...

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Dana Glencross
Professor of Political Science
I have lived most of my life in south Oklahoma City, graduating with honors from Moore High S...

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Ernest Gobert
Professor of Mathematics
M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Oklahoma ...

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Ron Gray
Professor of History
I graduated from Hereford High School in Hereford, Texas, and attended college at Texas Tech ...

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Douglas Gregory
Professor of Computer-Aided Technology
Master in Education - Central State UniversityB.S. in Math - Wayne State UniversityAAS Drafti...

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Jennifer Halpin
Professor of Nursing
I grew up in a suburb of Chicago. I moved to OKC to attend Oklahoma City University and gradu...

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Ken Harrelson
Professor of Mathematics
Graduate of Oklahoma State University ...

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Stephanie Hayes
Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Howard University M.A., Howard University B.A., University of Oklahoma ...

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Al Heitkamper
Professor of Computer Science/Cyber Security
Certifications:CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security ProfessionalG7799/G2700 - GIAC ...

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Carol Heitkamper
Professor of Nursing
Worked in the healthcare field for many years. ...

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John Helton
Department Chair and Professor of Computer-Aided Technology
I start teaching at Oklahoma City Community College in 1990.  I was hired as a part-time Inst...

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BJ Higgins
Physical Science Lab Supervisor/ Adjunct Professor of Physics
BS in Physics for Health Science ProfessionalMS in Engineering PhysicsHave taught at OCCC for...

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Carlotta Hill
Professor of Learning Skills
I am a mother of three, a grandmother of many, and a lover of people.  It has been my pleasur...

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Julian Hilliard
Professor of Biology
I have bachelors and masters degrees in zoology, the masters with an emphasis in Paleontology...

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Sue Hinton
Professor of Journalism and English
Sue Brewster Hinton has taught journalism at Oklahoma City Community College since 1977 and h...

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Carl Hirtzel
Professor of Biology
D.M.D., University of Oregon M.S.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma B.S., University of Oreg...

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Greg Holland
Professor of Engineering
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University B.S., Oklahoma State University ...

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R. A. Hopkins
Professor of Political Science
Professor Hopkins has been either teaching American Federal Government or serving students in...

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Gary Houlette
Professor of Physical Sciences
M.C.E., Oklahoma State University B.S.C.E., Oklahoma State University A.A., Oklahoma City Com...

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Jon Inglett
Professor of English
Professor Inglett received a B.A. Degree in English from the University of Arkansas and an M....

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Fabiola Janiak-Spens
Director of Biotechnology, Professor of Biotechnology and Chemistry
Fabiola Janiak-Spens has been the director of the biotechnology program at OCCC since 2007 an...

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Haifeng Ji
Professor of Computer Science
Since 2002, Haifeng Ji has served as Professor of Computer Science at Oklahoma City Community...

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Darby Johnsen
Coordinator of Student Learning
Darby Johnsen is the Coordinator of Student Learning for Oklahoma City Community College, ove...

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Jenean Jones
Professor of Administrative Office Technology
Have been teaching full time at Oklahoma City Community College since 1978. Bachelor of Scien...

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Karen Jordan
Professor of Nursing
Education: Professor Jordan graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's and m...

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Peggy Jordan
Professor of Psychology
Peggy Jordan received her B.A from the University of Central Oklahoma with a double major in ...

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Steve Kash
Professor of Biology
Formerly taught General Biology, General Chemistry, Human Anatomy (cadaver dissection), Human...

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Yuthika Kim
Professor of Psychology
I am a full-time Professor within the Department of Psychology and have been at OCCC for six ...

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Linda Knox
Professor of Mathematics
M.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.S., University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ...

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Tom Kraft
Program Director/Professor - OTA Program
Have been involved with OTA education since 1976. Have been involved with local, state, and n...

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Kimberly Kyker
Professor of Biology/Chemistry and Academic Coordinator, Clinical Research Program
Received a Bachelor Degree in Zoology from the University of Oklahoma and a Master's Degree i...

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Tonya Kymes
Professor of English
I am a Cherokee and Creek native Oklahoman. I was born and raised in Southeastern Oklahoma, a...

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Dawn Ladiski
Professor of Child Development
M.Ed., Oklahoma City University B.S., Oklahoma State University ...

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Michael Low
Professor of Physics
M.S., Oregon State University B.S., University of Nevada A.S., Truckee Meadows Community Coll...

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Jerry Ludlow
Professor of Sociology
M.A., Kansas State University B.S., Kansas State University A.A., Hutchinson Community Colleg...

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Sean Lynch
Film and Video Production adjunct faculty
Sean Lynch has written and produced one feature length film: Unsolved, a thriller co-writ...

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Michael Machiorlatti
Professor of Business/Economics
I was born in Michigan and went to undergrad at Aquinas College in Michigan.  I studed Econom...

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Gail Malmstrom
Professor of Mathematics
Gail earned her MA in Applied Mathematics from the University of Colorado in Denver, CO in 19...

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Jay Malmstrom
Professor of Mathematics
M.S., University of Colorado B.S., California State University (Fullerton) ...

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Judith Martin
Professor of Nursing
Love nursing, students and patients. Part of getting to know you in person is an enjoyable ex...

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Sara Mathew
Professor of Computer Science
I have been teaching here at the college for about 14 years.  I have taught both programming ...

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Valerie McCartney
Professor of Nursing
Native of England now a citizen of the USA. Lived mainly in Oklahoma. Enjoy traveling.Nursing...

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Marybeth McCauley
Professor of English
Marybeth McCauley began her educational career at Keystone Learning Center and eventually co...

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Ray McCullar
Professor of History
Master's Degree in History from Oklahoma State University. Pet roly poly named Rollo (named t...

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John McMurray
Professor of Biology
A.S. College of Lake County (Life Science)B.A. Southern Illinois University (Plant Biology)Ph...

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Robin McMurry
Professor of Nursing
Robin McMurry is a Professor of Nursing at Oklahoma City Community College where she received...

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Greg Mellott
Professor of Film and Video Production
Professor Greg Mellott comes from a career of writing and producing in Hollywood and Asia, an...

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Cindy Milam
Professor of Nursing
I am a High School graduate of Tuttle High School and received my Bachelors of Nursing at Okl...

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Shelley Miller, MSN, RN
Professor of Nursing
Shelley graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing...

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Janet Mitchell
Professor Mathematics
Norman High School graduate B.S. and M.S. from OU Teaching at the college level for 17 years ...

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Mary Ann Moore
Professor of Visual Arts
Professor Moore has a BA from Oklahoma City University, she has exhibited Internationally, na...

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Stephen Morrow
Professor of English
At heart, I am a teacher.I studied Philosophy at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania and...

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Deborah Myers, MS, RNC
Nursing Program Director
I graduated from the OUCN with a Bachelor's in nursing in 1979 and a Master's in nursing in 1...

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Charles Myrick
Professor of Business/Economics
Mr. Myrick is from Poplarville, MS where he received his associates degree from Pearl River C...

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Brent Noel
Professor of Theatre Arts
While at OCCC has directed The Laramie ProjectLysistrataForum Theatre Projects I & IIThe Resi...

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Charles Nunley
Professor of Mathematics
M.A., University of Oklahoma B.A., University of Oklahoma ...

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Chris Oehrlein
Professor of Mathematics
In addition to teaching here at OCCC, I umpire high school and two-year college baseball in O...

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Rachel Olsen
Communications Lab and World Languages & Cultures Center Supervisor
Rachel's love of words, books, and films led her to a career in college teaching.  She also t...

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Kajal Pandya
Professor of Nursing
Graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia in 2006 with a BS in Biology.  Graduated from ...

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Greg Parks
Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Walden University M.S., University of Oklahoma B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University ...

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Ivana Pavic
Professor of Physics
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Anita Philipp
Professor of Computer Science
Masters: University of Oklahoma Bachelors: St. Norbert College (DePere WI) Additional Coursew...

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Germain Pichop
Professor of Business and Economics and Department Chair of Business
Dr. Germain Pichop, a Fulbright Scholar, is the  Chair of Business Department and Co-Director...

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Cecilia Pittman
Child Development Program Director
Professor of Child Development - 6 years First Grade Teacher - 20 years ...

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Mathew Price
Professor of Economics
Education: B.A. Business Management - OU M.S. Economics - OU Work Experience: Teaching assist...

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Mary Punches
Professor of English
Born and raised in northwestern Oklahoma, I received my B.A. in English Education from Northw...

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Michael Punches
Professor of English
I have been teaching at OCCC for over twenty years.  My wife Mary, to whom I've been married ...

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Raul Ramirez
Professor of Biology
I am currently serving as the Biology program co-coordinator and as course co-coordinator for...

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Sherry Ray
Professor of Mathematics
I graduated from Ponca City High School in 1985.  I then attended Northern Oklahoma College a...

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Julie Rice-Rollins
Professor of Geography
I like to think of myself as a professional student. I may be the one at the front of the cla...

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George Risinger
Professor of Biology
I completed my graduate degree from the University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center in 20...

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Linda Robinett
Professor of Learning Skills and Coordinator of Learning Skills Department
Linda Robinett received her B.A in English and M.S.in Education(Reading)from Oklahoma State U...

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E. Ginnett Rollins, Ph.D.
Professor of Modern Languages (Spanish and French)
Ph.D., Spanish with graduate minor in French (Francophone Literature emphasis) Texas Tech Uni...

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Mona Ryan
Adjunct Professor of Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program
I worked in the public schools as a speech language pathologist from 1985-2004. I have worked...

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Beverly Schaeffer
Professor of Nursing
Have been an RN for 35 years, teaching nursing for 15 years. ...

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Karla Schenk
Professor of Nursing
I graduated from OU in 1989 with a BSN. Started my nursing career at Children's Hospital in t...

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Fonda Scott
BA, COTA/L, Adjunct Professor
Graduate of OCCC OTA Program in 1995.Delivery of OT Services in the following settings: In-Pa...

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Ron Scribner
Professor Biology
M.S., Long Island University B.S., Oklahoma State University Registered Microbiologist ...

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Robyn Senter
Professor of Biology
New to Oklahoma in May 2012. Formerly from Orange, Texas 2003-2012 taught Microbiology, Anato...

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Cynthia Shaw
Professor of Nursing
Raised in Dallas, Texas and graduated from El Centro Community College in 1981 with ADN in Nu...

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Steven Shore
Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Shore is a third generation Oklahoman. Born in Tulsa, he spent most of his early years on...

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JM Smith
Professor and Chair, Sociology Department
Ph.D., University of OklahomaM.A., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma ...

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Markus Smith
Department Chair of Political Science and Professor of Political Science
Education: Ph.D., University of Oklahoma C.G.T.S., Phillips Theological Seminary M.Ed., Unive...

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Nina Smith
Professor of English
Professor Smith was awarded her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oklahoma and her Mas...

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Michael Snyder
Professor of English
BA English, Haverford College MA English, University of Colorado PhD English, University of O...

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Urban Stafford
Professor of Emergency Medical Sciences
I have been in EMS as a EMT-Paramedic for over 30 years and have taught at OCCC EMS Departmen...

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Suzanne Stanton
Adjunct Professor of Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program
Dr. Stanton has been teaching in the undergraduate and graduate students in the field of spee...

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Ronald Staton
Professor of Music
Ron is in his seventh year as the Professor of Music at Oklahoma City Community College.  He ...

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Richard Steere
Department Chair/Professor of Automotive Technology
Graduated from West Texas A&M (BS in Industrial Technology.ASE Master CertifiedGM Master Cert...

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Pamela Stout
Professor of English
In 1990, I earned a B.A. in Education and in 1992, an M.A. in English, both from the Universi...

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Ron Summers
Professor Accounting
Attended Douglass High School in Oklahoma City, OK. Undergraduate work at Howard University.....

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Charles Swearingen
Professor of Emergency Medical Sciences
B.S., Millsaps College Nationally Registered Paramedic, CCEMT-P Certified Flight Paramedic ...

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Tad Thurston
Professor of Physics
I've believed since I was small that physics and astronomy were the most beautiful and profou...

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Mehmet Türegün
Professor of Mathematics
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Courtney Vahlberg
Professor of Chemistry
I have a Ph.D. in chemistry from OSU and spent 24 years as an analytical chemist for the tele...

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Nate VandenBrook
Professor of Political Science
Professor of Political Science Nate Vanden Brook hails from the Great White North that is Mic...

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Chris Verschage
Professor of English
I am happy to be here at OCCC. I am not a "native Oklahoman" but a "northern transplant."  I...

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Ramachandran Vijayan
Professor of Business/ Co-Director Center for International Business
Professor of Business/Co-Director Center for International Business, Oklahoma City Community ...

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Rick Vollmer
Professor of Political Science
BA Political Science, Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityMA Political Science, Wichita Sta...

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Bradley Walker
Professor of Automotive Technology
I graduated from the GM ASEP program here at OCCC.I am an ASE certified Master Automobile Tec...

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Terri Walker
Assistant Nursing Program Director/Team Leader NPIV
I was born at Offutt AFB in Omaha, Neb.  Lived in several places before father retired from A...

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Stephanie Wallace
Professor of Nursing
M.S., Southern Nazarene University B.S.N., Oklahoma Wesleyan University A.A.S., Oklahoma City...

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Jimmie Kay Wetmore
Professor of Nursing
Kay received her Associate degree from Oklahoma City Community College,  Baccalaureate degree...

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Kathy Wheat
Program Director for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program/Professor
Dr. Kathy Wheat has practiced as a speech-language pathologist in various settings including ...

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Anita Williams
Professor of Business
Anita Williams has been a Professor of Business and Chair of the Finance Program at Oklahoma ...

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Mary Williams
Professor of Computer Science
Masters degree in Computer Science from the University of Oklahoma Bachelor's degree from the...

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Bertha Wise
Professor of English
I have lived in Oklahoma for over 30 years, but before that I was in many other states, inclu...

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Heather Worden
Professor of Nursing
Heather Worden teaches with a team of professors in Nursing Process 4, the final semester of ...

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Reeca Young
Professor of Occupational Therapy Assistant, Academic FIeldwork Coordinator
I've been a licensed OTA for over 25 years. I  served as an adjunct instructor in the OTA pro...

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Changjiang Zhu
Professor of Chemistry
Bachelor, chemistry, Wuhan University, China, 1982Ph. D., chemistry, University of Idaho, 199...

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Mark Zindelo
Professor of English/ Multicultural English Program Coordinator
Professor Zindelo has taught at OCCC since 1998. He loves learning about the world outside th...

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Tamala Zolicoffer
Professor of Accounting
Education:  BS in Accounting from UCO and an MS in Accounting from OSUWork experience:  Six y...

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