Full Time Faculty
Alviar, Alex
Liberal Arts Department
B. A., English, The Honors College at Michigan State University
M.F.A., English, University of Montana
Baldwin, Carol
Psychology Department Head
B.F.A., Fine Arts, Colorado State University
M.S., Clinical Psychology, University of North Texas
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of North Texas
Begay, Tina
Business Department
A.A.S., Office Education, Salish Kootenai College
B.S., Business Administration, University of Montana
M.B.A., Business Management, University of Montana
Bennett, Dustin
Highway Construction Training Department
Certificate of Completion, Highway Construction Training,
Salish Kootenai College
Berthelote , Antony
Hydrology Department Head
B.S., General Geology, University of Montana
M.S., Geophysics, University of Alaska–Fairbanks
Ph.D., Geosciences, University of Montana
Brien, Aaron
Native American Studies
B.A , Native American Studies, University of Montana
M.A., Anthropology, University of Montana
Bone, Linda
Education Department
B.S., Elementary Education, Montana State University
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, Lesley University
Broom, Brittnee
Office Professions Department
A.A., Business Management, Salish Kootenai College
B. S., Business Management, University of Montana–Western
M.A., Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University
Burland, Amy
Education Department
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Minnesota–Moorhead
M.Ed., Education Administration, University of North Dakota
Ed. D, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Montana
Carew, Co
Distance Education Department
B.S.W., Social Work, University of Montana
M.S.W., Social Work, Denver University
Clairmont, Effie
Liberal Arts Department
B.A., Elementary Education, University of Montana
M.Ed., Education Technology, Lesley University
Cullen, Christine
Nursing Department
A.S.N., Salish Kootenai College
B.S.N., Salish Kootenai College
Davis, Manda
Education Department
B.S., Psychology, Willamette University
M.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Montana
Decker, Cameron
Fine Arts Department Head
B.A., Fine Arts/Art History, University of New Mexico
Dillon, John
Native American Studies
B.A., Political Science, University of San Diego
M.S., Environmental Studies, University of Montana
PhD., American Indian Studies, University of Arizona
Ducharme, JoAnn
Native American Studies Department
B.A, Education, University of Alaska–Fairbanks
M.Ed., Education, University of Alaska–Fairbanks
DuMontier, Kamiah
Liberal Arts Department
B.A., English Literature, University of Montana
M.A., English, University of Montana
Dupuis, Pauline
Mathematics Department
B.S., Mathematics, Montana State University
M.S., Mathematics, Montana State University
Elser, Tammy
Education Department
B.A., English, University of Montana
M.Ed., Guidance and Counseling, University of Montana
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Montana
Everett, Richard
Natural Resources Department
B.S., Forestry, University of Montana
M.S., Biology, California State University–San Bernardino
Ph.D., Geography, University of California–Riverside
Finley, Frank
Fine Arts Department
B.S., Environmental Science, Salish Kootenai College
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, University of Idaho
Furukawa, Dean
Social Work Department
Program Director, Chemical Dependency Counseling
B.A., Psychology, California State University Northridge
M.S.W., Social Welfare, University of California at Los Angeles
D.S.W., Social Welfare, University of California at Los Angeles
Gravelle, Julie
Writing Specialist, Social Work Department
B.S., Secondary Education, Northern State University
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of Oregon
Harmon, Lisa
Nursing Department
B.S.N., Penn State University
M.S.N., St Joseph College of Maine
Ph.D., Walden University
Hilton, Kristine, RN, CNE
Nursing Department
A.S.N., Salish Kootenai College
B.S.N., Salish Kootenai College
M.S.N., Health Care Education, University of Phoenix
Hoff, Jennifer
Dental Assisting Technology Department Co-Department Head
Certified Dental Assistant
A.A.S., Dental Assisting Technology, Salish Kootenai College
B.A.S., Montana State University– Billings
Hudgins, Judy
Information Technology and Engineering Departments
A.S., Information Technology, Salish Kootenai College
B.S., Information Technology, Salish Kootenai College
Johnson, Valerie
Allied Health Department Head
A.S., Nursing, Salish Kootenai College
B.S., Nursing, University of Montana
Kast, David
Mathematics Department
B.A., Philosophy, UC Berkley
M.A., Mathematics, Fordham University
Kenning, Robert
Forestry Department Head
B.S., Forestry: Forestry Management, University of New Hampshire
M.S., Natural Resources: Forestry, University of New Hampshire
Leighton, Adrian
Natural Resources Department
B.A., Anthropology, State University of New York
M.S., Forestry, Yale
Ph.D., Forestry, University of Massachusetts
Lichtenberg, Janene
Wildlife & Fisheries Department Head
B.S., Fisheries and Wildlife, Utah State University
M.S., Biology (Ecology Emphasis), University of Arkansas
Lowe, Anne
Social Work Department
B.A., English, Oberlin College
M.S.W., Social Work, University of California–Berkley
Luedtke, Danica
Dental Assisting Technology Department Co-Department Head
Certified Dental Assistant
A.A.S., Dental Assisting Technology, Salish Kootenai College
B.A.S., Montana State University–Billings
McNair, Randy
Highway Construction Training Department
Core Curricula Instructor – NCCER
Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor – NCCER
Monatukwa, Chris
Business Department
B.A., Social Work, University of Montana
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Montana
JD., Arizona State University
Munson, Michael
Native American Studies Department
B.S., Education, University of Montana
M.Ed., Education, University of Montana
Murphy- Brazill, Kassandra
Social Work Department Head
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Montana–Western/SKC
M.S.W., Walla Walla University
M.Ed., Montana State University
Nelson, Nancy
Business Tech/Office Professions Department Head
B.A., Business Education, Montana State University
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, University of Montana
Niblack, Mason
Psychology Department
B.S., Health, P.E., Recreation, California State University–Fresno
M.S., Education, San Francisco State University
Ed. D., Higher Ed. Admin., Oregon State University
Nicolai, Dean
Native American Studies Department Head
B.A., Native American Studies, University of Montana
B.A., Anthropology, University of Montana
M.A., Anthropology, University of Montana
M.A., Indigenous Studies, University of Tromso
Old Bull, Salisha
Native American Studies Department
B.A., General Psychology, University of Montana
B.A., Native American Studies, University of Montana
M.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Montana
M.A., Public Administration, University of Montana
Olson, Tim
Information Technology/Engineering Department
Bachelor of Physics, University of Minnesota
M.S., Physics, University of Minnesota
Ph.D., Physics, Montana State University
Patrick, Dan
Mathematics Department
B.S., Mathematics, Montana State University
M.A.T., Mathematics, University of Idaho
Pete, Shandin
Hydrology Department
A.A., Human Services, Salish Kootenai College
B.A., Native American Human Services, Salish Kootenai College
B.S., Environmental Science/Environmental Quality, Salish Kootenai College
M.S., Geology, University of Montana
Richter, Jonathon
Media Arts Department Head
B.A. Psychology, University of Montana
M.S., Educational Leadership, University of Montana
Ed.D., Educational Leadership & Technology, University of Montana
Ruhman, Doug,
Education Department
B.A.Ed., Elementary Education, University of Montana
M.Ed., Instructional Technology, Lesley University
Rush, Christina
Life Sciences Department
B.S., Microbiology, Montana State University–Bozeman
M.S., Molecular Science, University of Tennessee–Memphis
Ph.D., Molecular Microbiology, University of Dundee, Scotland
Schildt, Margaret
Psychology Department
B.S.W., Clinical Social Work, CSU-Los Angeles
M.S.W., Clinical Social Work, New Mexico Highlands University
Schwarz, William
Social Work Department
B.A., Social Work, Salish Kootenai College
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Montana
Seeley, Matt
Mathematics Department Head
B.A., Mathematics, Cornell University
M.A., Mathematics, University of Montana
Sievert, Regina
Secondary Education Department Head
A.S., Wildlife Management, Hocking College
B.S., Zoology, Ohio State University
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Eastern Montana College
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Montana
Souhrada, Terry
Secondary Education Department
B.S., Secondary Education – Mathematics, Western Montana College
M.A., Mathematics, University of Montana
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Montana
Stevens, Doug
Life Sciences Department Head
B.A., Chemistry, Queen’s University, Canada
Ph. D., Pharmacology/Toxicology, Washington State University
Stine, Jesse
Life Sciences Department
B.S., ACS Chemistry, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston IL
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Montana
Talbott, Dennis
Highway Construction Training Department Head
Core Curricula Instructor – NCCER
Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor – NCCER
Tanner, William
Highway Construction Training Department
HEO Certificate, University of Montana, College of Technology
Core Curricula Instructor – NCCER
Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor – NCCER
Trickel, Thomas
Information Technology & Engineering Department
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Tryon, Amie
Liberal Arts Department Head
B.A., English Secondary Education, Washington State University
M.A., Administration and Curriculum, Gonzaga University
Umphrey, Christa
Liberal Arts Department, Writing Center Director
B.A., English, University of Montana
M.A., English, University of Montana
Walker-Robbins, Wren
Education Secondary Science
B.S., Biology, Eastern Montana College
M.S., Biology, University of New Mexico
Ph.D., Cell Biology, University of New Mexico
Westbroek, Wendy
Life Sciences Department
B.S., Biochemistry, Ghent University
M.S., Medical Sciences, Ghent University
Ph.D., Medical Sciences, Ghent University