Student Info Glossary

asprenkle@nmc.edu

Hello! I'm an adjunct for the communications department teaching English classes. 

avanhouten@nmc.edu

I am an artist/painter and K-5 art teacher.  I have my own art business and exhibit/sell my artwork artwork through my artist website

alingaur@nmc.edu

Along with mothering, writing, wife-ing, adjuncting in the Communications Department, and advising for the NMC Magazine, you can find me outdoors, preferably in a National Park. 

I am a gypsy! 

akhan@nmc.edu 

amokdad@nmc.edu

Communications Adjunct Instructor at NMC. 

I enjoy going to Lake Michigan and collecting rocks as I walk along the beach.

I have been married for 25 years and have one son who is 21yrs. old.

bminor@nmc.edu

I am an instructor of things mechanical at Great Lakes Maritime Academy.

bboris@nmc.edu

I am the current Nursing Simulation Coordinator. As an Adjunct instructor, I also teach an online nursing informatics class.

bkey@nmc.edu

Chemistry instructor who used his dog groomer during the pandemic!

fwortman@nmc.edu

EET 103:  Electrical Studies 1

If I can't buy it, I'll make it.

bcorcoran@nmc.edu

Audio Technology & Music Instructor

"I Braveheart." - Michael Scott

bsweeney@nmc.edu

A bomb squad cold warrior baby boomer who is enjoying retirement and part-time teaching.

blocke@nmc.edu

Hello! I am an adjunct teacher for the Surgical Technology program! Currently also work at Munson Medical Center full time, married with kiddos and a dog.

broeper@nmc.edu

I teach English 111 and 112 at NMC.

Bryanlinck@gmail.com

I'm an adjunct instructor in the Aviation Division. I am a certified 5-12 Math/English teacher and ran an international non-profit for 15 years. Mid-life crisis... decided to be a pilot instead.

Link to Bio

 csommerfi@nmc.edu

I teach psychology and all things research.  You'll often find me enjoying the beauty of northern Michigan and all our region has to offer - very happy to be here!

Email: cwarner@nmc.edu

I teach ENG111 at NMC; my educational interests include composition, ESL, China, and Study Abroad courses.

cstothard@nmc.edu

I am from the U.K. and I am a flight instructor in the aviation program. 

cmac@nmc.edu

I am excited to start teaching for NMC! 

I enjoy yard-work, swimming, sailing, and fishing.

Greetings! I an an adjunct instructor teaching various biology classes. Here I am on my happiest day-oh, except for my wedding and the birth of our daughter, Maddison.:)

tammyccoleman@gmail.com

tcoleman@nmc.edu

Here is my vision and mission!

ckreiser@nmc.edu

Hello! I teach Photography and 2D Design as an adjunct in the Fine Arts Department. I've been teaching at NMC for 3 years and I still work as a freelance photographer as well, http://www.tavlastudio.com

dwilliams@nmc.edu

Happy to be the adjunct instructor for Electric Machines at the Maritime Academy!

dzassick@nmc.edu

GLMA graduate, simulation manager, and instructor!

dhusser@nmc.edu

Instructor of group and applied piano at NMC.

dsprenkle@nmc.edu

Dave playing tournament chess--exciting, huh?

dpharo@nmc.edu

I teach mathematics at Northwestern Michigan College when I am not spending time with my four beautiful granddaughters.

dmahoney@nmc.edu

Hello. I teach in the Communications Area at NMC.

dowens@nmc.edu

When I'm not teaching English at NMC, you can find me hanging out with two of my best friends: Rusty and Scotty.

dsheehan@nmc.edu

Microsoft Excel classroom instructor trying to get certified to teach NMC online classes.

gwolff@nmc.edu

I love making and teaching art, and get a lot of inspiration from the great outdoors.

gmckay@nmc.edu

I am an avid outdoors guy and like to dabble in carpentry and art. 

email: hmchugh@nmc.edu

I am an adjunct instructor for the Technical Division.

jslade@nmc.edu

I am a proud member of the Tech Division and a die hard Spartan! 

Email: jsmith@nmc.edu

About: Engineering instructor, sailor, runner and dog "dad"

jsteinorth@nmc.edu

hey there.  I'm jen.  I dig dirt, words, whole bones, and the fact that my kids are bigger than me.  technology sometimes makes me panic.  

Email: jecampbell@nmc.edu

Hi! I'm Jenn Campbell. In addition to teaching American Sign Language at NMC, I am a sign language interpreter (BEI I) and social worker (LLMSW). 

jtripp@nmc.edu

My name is Jen and I am so excited to be the new Dental Assistant Instructor, here at NMC!

                                                      jtaylor@nmc.edu

                                    Adjunct Instructor for CAD for Surveyors classes.

                                                           Yup, I'm a nerd!

jmorse@nmc.edu

NMC Alumni - Local Chef - GLCI Chef Instructor - Husband - Father - Lover of Nature, Food & Music - Aspiring Bon Vivant

jnelson@nmc.edu

I am in the Mathematics Department.

jszczechowski@nmc.edu

jszczechowski@nmc.edu

I have taught at NMC for 14 years as a Math adjunct. I have spent 2/3 of my life teaching and I still love it. This is my wife, Penny.

Email:  joanaberg@gmail.com

I retired from NMC and have been teaching Microsoft Applications to employees at Munson Medical Center since 2001.  I am now interested in learning to teach online courses.

gclark@nmc.org

My name is Joe Clark and one of the activities I enjoy is fishing!

jlutchko@nmc.edu

I am NMC's Marine Technology Coordinator and Captain of the R/V Northwestern.

josullivan@nmc.edu

adjunct instructor of various science classes

Jboyer@nmc.edu

I am a chef with over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, and now run a private chef business with emphasis on global cuisines.

jchu@nmc.edu

Moodle bootcamp!? AGH....

INSTRUCTOR:  Karen E. Ford

PHONE: (440) 655-3255

EMAIL: kford@nmc.edu

"Excellence is a journey, Discipline is the vehicle, Where wisdom is the fuel."  -- Shruti Das

I am on my Third Career; First a Retired Navy Supply Corps Officer, Second, a Teacher and Administrator in the Correctional Setting for Ashland University and the State of Ohio, Third a Maritime Deck Officer for the Great Lakes Maritime Academy.  Always giving of my time in service to others.  

kschroeder@nmc.edu

Retired marine engineer, if brevity is the soul of wit, I fear my wit is doomed to perdition.

kwalters@nmc.edu

Hello my name is Kate Esckilsen and I am an adjunct instructor who teaches Juvenile Delinquency as well as Survey of Corrections.  I am originally from Roscommon, Michigan and am proud of it.  I have one daughter who keeps me busy, two dogs and I love to be outside, running, walking, riding bikes or kayaking. 

kzurek@nmc.edu

I'm Katharine Zurek and I'm excited to be teaching Sociology 101 at NMC. 

ksalathiel@nmc.edu

I teach developmental reading and writing. And I'm starting to accept Google Docs. Sigh.

lburdick@nmc.edu

Hi!  I recently came back to teaching at NMC after having done so for 30 years at Mid Michigan College.

Leah Schroeder

lschroeder@nmc.edu

Just a midwest artist who loves to sew and garden.

lewilliams@nmc.edu

Hi!  I am Leslie Williams, Instructor of Dance at NMC.

lnasralla@nmc.edu

I'm a Shakespeare and poetry fanatic who teaches College Composition. 

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mthompson@nmc.edu

I am a practicing social worker who is excited to connect with future social workers at NMC!

mthiebaut@nmc.edu

I am adjunct faculty facilitating early childhood education classes. 

mramli@nmc.edu

I teach Music Appreciation at NMC. I received my doctorate from Texas Tech University and have an active freelance career as a professional oboist in the US and abroad!

manderson@nmc.edu

“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” 
― Mark Twain, The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain

Aviation law professor, FAA advanced ground instructor, Airline Transport Pilot, Aviation Lawyer

mstivani@nmc.edu

I have been teaching Math at NMC for about a decade now as well being a high-school teacher here in TC, when not in the classroom I try to spend as much of my time as possible on a bike exploring whats over the next hill.

mgillett@nmc.edu

I teach developmental mathematics and in my spare time I gentle wild horses.

mjacobson@nmc.edu

When not teaching about dirt, rocks and weather you will find me outdoors

Instructor for AVG 102 - Leadership in Aviation

mokeefe@nmc.edu

ngray@nmc.edu

I'm loving Teaching Solutions!  Myan is awesome!

nnemec@nmc.edu

Automobile and airplane fanatic!

npeplinski@nmc.edu

"What is real?   How do you define real?  If you're talking about your senses; what you feel, taste, smell, or see, then all you're talking about are electrical signals interpreted by your brain." - Morpheus, The Matrix

Email: npandolfi@nmc.edu

I am an instruction librarian here at NMC and some of my zones of effective digression include food, plants, canoeing and all things audio.

nspeelman@nmc.edu

I love teaching chemistry!  Going on 10 years in this profession and I wouldn't trade it for the world :)

I'm excited to be teaching Digital Marketing and help others discover the many ways to market online.

rrichardson@nmc.edu

I am the person on the left. I currently teach Beginning Algebra and Intermediate Algebra.

Email: rrichardson@nmc.edu

I used to have a handle on life, then it broke! Buh dum tss!!

rrichardson@nmc.edu

Winter is my favorite season. 

rhouston@nmc.edu

NMC Geology Instructor

Most survive my courses.

rgeorge@nmc.edu

I teach Introduction to Professional Cookery and World Cuisine at the Great Lakes Culinary Institute.

ssmarsty@nmc.edu

I love math and also work with students as NMC's Student Success Coordinator!

Email: smason@nmc.edu

When I'm not teaching Intro to American Politics at NMC, I'm proud to serve as the Prosecuting Attorney for Benzie County.

Email Address: swangler@nmc.edu

I teach English 111 and 112, and I drew this taco in photoshop. 

The benefits of teaching are not offered by a human resources department.

sfriedgen@nmc.edu

Nutrition for Culinary Arts will benefit from NMC teachingSOLUTIONS.

shismith@nmc.edu

I teach Psychology and raise fainting goats :)

ssiciliano@nmc.edu

I enjoy visiting historic sites such as Abraham Lincoln's home in Springfield.  

srice@nmc.edu

I view education as the watering and drawing out, the cultivating of seeds and fruit of true self that was put inside each one of us by Another.

Susan Steele email:  steelesw@nmc.edu

Susan Steele cell phone number:  231-492-3696

"Welcome to my voice teaching studio at Northwestern Michigan College. My goal for my studio is to create an atmosphere is one within which, together, we will discover your musical and artistic uniqueness.

denherdeta@tcaps.net

My name is Tara Denherder and I have awesome kids.  

tnash@nmc.edu

I love the sand dunes and listening to classical music.

treisig@nmc.edu

I am an adjunct faculty member of the Communications Department.

Life is short; make the most of it!

tdollar@nmc.edu

I am a CAD geekasaurus and I love the outdoors!

twilke@nmc.edu

I am a big fan of ALL animals but not a huge fan of heat, which I experienced way too much of while living in Oklahoma during graduate school (where I chased tornadoes).

tjanowicz@nmc.edu

Hi Everyone! I grew up in Toledo, and love to get out and play sports. Basketball, golf, and lacrosse are my top 3 in that order. 

tsauerbrey@nmc.edu

Hello everyone.  As you can see from my picture I work with drones!  I oversee the UAS training program here at NMC.

Patricia Lincoln is a faculty member of the Communications Department teaching composition and literature at Northwestern Michigan College since 2014.. She comes from Colorado State University where she taught composition, literature, drama, and creative writing for five years. She also served as the Associate Director of the CSU Writing Center and the Assistant Director of the Reading Series.

plincoln@nmc.edu

tsmrecak@nmc.edu

I'm an adjunct Earth Science teacher at NMC and an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker (2014). And a mom, and a dog owner, and an outdoor enthusiast. My supervisor is a 22 month old who abhors screen time. :)

trobertson@nmc.edu

Troy, a retired military flight instructor, teaches Safety and Sanitation for Culinary Arts.

upetersen@nmc.edu

Hello, my name is Uriah, I am an adjunct professor of marketing here at NMC, I have been a building contractor for 16 years.

jvelis@nmc.edu

the new instructor

dancing through links, resources

fall students appear

wroehler@nmc.edu

I am an adjunct for the Computer Information Technology program, and a Director of Software Engineering for my full-time job with Aunalytics.

ztate@nmc.edu

Instructor of Ceramics, Art History, and Sculpture!