Faculty

Brad Bergsma
VP of Information Technology & General Education Instructor
Bachelor of General Studies in Environmental Science (Minor Mathematics) University of Kansas; 2005 Apple Certified Systems Administrator (ACSA); 2007 Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA); 2019 Google IT Support Professional CertificateOffice: 785-890-1546
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Christa Bergsma
Cosmetology Instructor
BS – Vocational – Technical Education785-890-1556
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Gia Brachtenbach
Design & Digital Media Instructor
Office: 785-890-1597
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Tanner Callis
English Instructor
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Jason Cook
Kansas Institute of Diesel Technology Instructor
BS - Career & Technical Education785-890-1562
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Tallee Davis
Precision Agriculture Workshop Coordinator
A.S.; B.S.; M.S.Office: 785-890-1506
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Tim Davis
Welding Instructor
Office: 785-890-1576
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Logan Dobbs
Electrical Technology Instructor
AAS - NWKTC (Electrical Tech); BS from PSU; journeyman electrician (CO); master electrical license (KS); OSHA trainer; NCCER craft instructor NC3 Greenlee instructor; forklift certification; Ramset certificationOffice: 785-890-1537
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Joseph Dobbs
Carpentry Instructor
Certification, NWKTC (2005); NCCER certification; Gen Contractor license (to be completed spring 2022) BA - PSU (in progress)Office: 785-890-1544
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Oura Garrett
Kansas Institute of Diesel Technology Instructor
BS - Vocational - Technical Education785-890-1547
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Carrie Humrich
Respiratory Therapy Instructor
MS - Respiratory CareApple Certified TeacherBLS InstructorACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP Certified785-890-1581
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Leah Innocci
Crime Scene Investigation Instructor
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Thatcher Jones
Precision Agriculture Technology Instructor
Office: 785-890-1572
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Jim Kennedy
Automotive Technology Instructor
AAS - NWKTC; BS in Tech Ed - PSU785-890-1523
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Angela Kershner
Respiratory Therapy Instructor
AS - Front Range CC; Registered Resp Therapist; BS - PUS (in progress); Office: 785-890-1582
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Butch Knapp
Plumbing Instructor
Colorado Master Plumber License #484 1988 - Present Colorado Plumbing Contractor License #2334
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Troy Laughlin
Electrical Technology Instructor
AAS - NWKTC (2007); BS - FHSU (1999); professional certs include: Journeyman Electrician; Greenlee Certified Trainer; International Association of Electrical Inspectors MemberOffice: 785-890-1538
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Blair Lonneke
CDL Instructor
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Jonathan McClung
Civil Engineering & Drafting Technology Instructor
Office: 785-890-1542
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Dennis Misurell
General Education Instructor
BS - Univ of Chicago; MBA - Univ of Chicago; post-grad work Univ of Minnesota
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Matt Murray
Auto Body Instructor
Office: 785-890-1592
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Kelly Nixon
Business Technology Instructor
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Jack Polifka
Precision Agriculture Technology Instructor
AAS - Precision Agriculture TechnologyOffice: 785-890-1573
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Morgan Pritchard
Cloud & Crypto Computing Instructor
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Rachel Schears
General Education Instructor
AA - Cowley (2001); BS - ESU (2005_; MEd - UT Arlington (2020)
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Lois Seibert
Medical Assistant Instructor
2017 Pittstate State University, Pittsburg KS 2004 Registered Medical Assistant785-890-1587
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Josh Simmons
Kansas Institute of Diesel Technology Instructor
2021 Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg KS785-890-1547
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Jeremy Skrdlant
Cloud Computing Instructor
AS - Colby CC; BS - KState; MS - FHSU; professional certs include: A+; Security +; AWS CCP; App Development with Switft Associate; App Development with Swift Certified User; Apple Teacher; QM Teaching Online Certified785-890-1532
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Melissa Smith
Childcare Specialist Instructor
BS Education; Grad Cert Early Childhood AdminOffice: 785-890-1560
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Matthew Sudduth
General Education Instructor
Office: 785-890-1535
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Shea Vrbka
Welding Instructor
785-890-1576
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Patrick Weston
Electrical Technology Instructor
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Josh Whisnant
Title III Career Counselor

Dwight Williams
Automotive Technology Instructor
Master ASE CertifiedASE Advanced Engine Performance CertifiedASE Light, Duty Diesel CertifiedAssociates of Applied ScienceBS- Career & Technical Education785-890-1522
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Michael Zimmerman
Engineering & Drafting Technology Instructor
BS - KSU785-890-1578
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