Full Time Faculty
Andrews-Gould, Rachel
Grants PI, Business Division
B.A., Business Management, California Coastal University
M.A, Business Management, California Coastal University
Arca, Steven
Faculty, Indigenous Culture and Language Specialist
A.S., Native Language Teacher Education, Salish Kootenai College
B.S., Native Language Teacher Education, Salish Kootenai College
Class 7 Certificate, State of Montana
Bell, Debbie
Early Childhood Enrollment Coordinator, Education Department
A.A., Human Services, Salish Kootenai College
B.A., Human Services, Salish Kootenai College
M.Ed., Administration and Curriculum, Gonzaga University
Bennett, Dustin
Instructor, Highway Construction Training
Certificate of Completion, Highway Construction Training, Salish Kootenai College
Billedeaux, Naomi
Faculty, Native American Studies Department
B.A.,Communications, University of Montana
M.Ed. Curriculum andInstruction
Class 7 Certificate, State of Montana
Dr. Bleecker, Heather
Chair, Secondary Mathematics Education
B.A., Liberal Studies, California State University
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, California State University
Ed.D., Secondary Mathematics, University of South Dakota
Brazill, Bryan
Faculty, Tribal Administration and Governance
A.A., Human Services Chemical Dependency, Salish Kootenai College
B.A.,Native American Human Services, Salish Kootenai College
M.S.W., Walla Walla University
Broom, Brittnee
Dean, Business Division
Chair, Office Professions and Business Departments
A.A., Business Management, Salish Kootenai College
B. S., Business Management, University of Montana–Western
M.A., Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University
Dr. Burland, Amy
Director, 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
Carlin, Timothy
Faculty, Business Department
B.S., Political Science, Troy University
J.D., Juris Doctorate, University of Dayton Law School
Clairmont, Effie
Chair, Liberal Arts Department
Co-Dean, Liberal Arts/Social Sciences Division
B.A., Elementary Education, University of Montana
M.Ed., Education Technology, Lesley University
Clough, Taylor
Chair, Fine Arts Department
B.F.A., Montserrat College of Art
M.F.A., Yale University
Dr. Comstock, Clay
Instructor, Life Science Department
B.S. Biology, Dickinson State University
Ph.D., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of North Dakota
Courville, LeighAnn
Faculty, Education Department
A.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Montana-Western
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Montana-Western
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Montana
Davis, Manda
Faculty, Education Department
B.S., Psychology, Willamette University
M.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Montana
Dhuyvetter, Rob
Faculty, Math Department
B.S., Mathematics, Minot State University
M.A.T., Mathematics Education, Minot State University
M.S., Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
DuMontier, Kamiah
Faculty, Liberal Arts Department
B.A., English Literature, University of Montana
M.A., English Teaching, University of Montana
Dupuis, Pauline
Faculty, Mathematics Department
B.S., Mathematics, Montana State University
M.S., Mathematics, Montana State University
Dr. Elser, Tammy
Faculty, Education Department
A.A., Social Work, University of Montana
B.A., English, University of Montana
B.A., Drama, University of Montana
M.Ed., Guidance and Counseling, University of Montana
Ed. D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Montana
Ewert, Brianna
Faculty, Psychology Department
B.A., Psychology, Harvard University
M.S., Environmental Studies, University of Montana
Fanning, Margaret
Chair, Nursing Department
A.A., Nursing, Everett Community College
B.S., Nursing, University of Washington
M.S.N., Nursing Education, Western Governors University
Ferris, Linda
Faculty, Culture and Language Studies Department
Class 7 License (Salish)
Dr. Frissell, Chris
Faculty, Hydrology Department
B.A., Zoology, University of Montana
M.S., Fisheries Science, Oregon State University
Ph.D.,,Fisheries Science, Oregon State University
Gilliland, Amanda
Faculty, Lab Instructor, Nursing Department
B.S.N., Salish Kootenai College
Gravelle, Julie
Writing Specialist, Social Work Departmen
B.S., Secondary Education, Northern State University
M. Ed, Educational Leadership, University of Oregon
Hoff, Jennifer
Co-Chair, Dental Assisting Technology Department
Certificate of Completion, Dental Assisting Technology- Salish Kootenai College
A.A.S., Dental Assisting Technology, Salish Kootenai College
B.A.S., Communications, Montana State University– Billings
Hogenson, Eric
Faculty, Education Division
B.A., Environmental Studies, Dartmouth College
M.A., Educational Leadership, California Lutheran University
Johnson, Valerie
Chair, Allied Health Department
A.S.N., Salish Kootenai College
Kenning, Robert
Chair, Forestry Department
B.S., Forestry: Forest Management & Forest Science, University of New Hampshire
M.S., Forestry: Natural Resources, University of New Hampshire
Larson, Jessica
Faculty, Office Professions Department
B.A., University of Montana
Dr. Leighton, Adrian
Dean, Natural Resources Division
B.A., Anthropology, State University of New York- Albany
M.S., Forestry, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
Ph.D., Forestry, University of Massachusetts
Lichtenberg, Janene
Chair, Wildlife & Fisheries Department
B.S., Fisheries and Wildlife, Utah State University
M.S., Biology, University of Arkansas
Littlewolf, Corinna
Faculty, Psychology Department
B.A., Psychology, Salish Kootenai College
Dr. Lippa, Jessica
Faculty, Nursing Department
B.S., Physical Education and Health Science, State University of New York
B.S.N., Nursing, University of Rochester
M.S. Family Nurse Practitioner, St. John Fisher College
D.N.P., Nursing Practice, University of Buffalo
Luedtke, Danica
Co-Chair, Dental Assisting Technology Department
Certificate of Completion, Dental Assisting Technology, Salish Kootenai College
A.A.S., Dental Assisting Technology, Salish Kootenai College
B.A.S., Healthcare Administration, Montana State University–Billings
Matt, Rosemary
Chair, Native Language Teacher Education Department
B.S., Education, Montana State University- Billings
M. Ed., Educational Leadership, University of Northern Colorado
McCarty, Ryan
Faculty, Liberal Arts Department
B.A., Modern History, University of Montana
M.A., History, University of Montana
McCarty, Tessa
Writing Center Director, Department of Academic Success
B.A., English and Professional Communications, U.M. Western
M.A., English, Montana State University
McDonald, Kelly
Faculty, Native American Studies
B.A., Native American Studies, University of Montana
J.D., Tribal Law Certificate
M.A., Anthropology, University of Montana
Dr. McQuillan, Kindra
Chair, Health Promotion Practices Department
B.A. ,Anthropology, Spanish, University of Montana
M.A., Journalism, University of Montana
Ph.D., Public Health, Oregon State University
Morigeau, Virginia
Faculty, Native American Studies Department
A.A., Liberal Arts, Salish Kootenai College
A.A., Native American Studies, Salish Kootenai College
B.A., Tribal Historic Preservation, Salish Kootenai College
M.A., Tribal Administration and Governance, University of Minnesota
Murphy- Brazill, Kassandra
Chair, Social Work Department
Co-Dean, Social Sciences Division
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Montana - Western/SKC
M.S.W., Social Work, Walla Walla University
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Montana State University
Nicolai, Dean
Chair, Native American Studies Department
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
Noel, Fred
Faculty, Tribal Governance and Administration
B.A., Geology, University of Montana
M.A., Library Science, University of North Texas
Onsager, Taryn
Faculty, Clinical Coordinator, Nursing Department
B.S., Nursing, Walla Walla University
M.S., Nursing, Grand Canyon University
Patrick, Dan
Faculty, Mathematics Department
B.S., Mathematics, Montana State University
M.A.T., Mathematics, University of Idaho
Ramirez, Alberta
Faculty, Liberal Arts Department
B.A., English, California State University
M.A., English, California State University
Ruhman, Doug
Dean, Education Division
B.A., Elementary Education, University of Montana
M.Ed., Educational Technology, Lesley University
Dr. Rush, Christina
Chair, 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
Ryan, Timothy
Faculty, Culture and Language Studies Department
A.A., Commercial and Graphic Art Design, Art Institute of Seattle
Salisbury-Depoe, Shannon
Faculty, Fine Arts Department
A.A., Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, Digital Design, Salish Kootenai College
B.S., Elementary Education, Salish Kootenai College
Schwarz, William
Faculty, Social Work Department
B.S.W.,Social Work, Salish Kootenai College
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Montana
Seeley, Matt
Chair, Mathematics Department
B.A., Mathematics, Cornell University
M.A., Mathematics, University of Montana
Shrider, Randi
Faculty, Education Department
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of Alaska
Sifford, Cody
GIS Instructor
B.S. Environmental Science, Salish Kootenai College
M.S., Forest Resources, University of Washington
Skellenger, Makenzi
Faculty, Business Department
B.A., Business Administration, Salish Kootenai College
M.B.A., American Indian Entrepreneurship, Gonzaga University
Slater, Lee
Faculty, Information Technology and Computer Science
A.A., Computer Science, Salish Kootenai College
B.S., Mathematics, Montana State University
M.S., Computer Science, University of Montana
M.S., Chemistry, Montana State University
Smies, Georgia
Faculty, Wildlife and Fisheries Department
B.S. Biology, Virginia Tech
M.S. Zoology, University of Montana
Talbott, Dennis
Chair, Highway Construction Training Department
Core Curricula Instructor – NCCER
Heavy Equipment Operations Instructor – NCCER
Tryon, Christina
Faculty, Medical Assisting Department
Certificate of Completion, Medical Assisting, Salish Kootenai College
Uhe, Joni
Faculty,Office Professions Department
B.S., Personnel Administration and Industrial Relations, University of Wyoming
M.B.A., Oregon State University
Umphrey, Christa
Faculty, Liberal Arts Department
B.A., English, University of Montana
M. Ed., English, University of Montana
Whitworth, Dacia
Faculty, Business Department
B.A., Business Entrepreneurship, Salish Kootenai College
M.B.A., University of Montana
Wynne, Alvin
Faculty, Highway Construction Training Department
Certificate of Completion, Highway Construction Training, Salish Kootenai College