Cuesta College Community Programs
College for Kids
Instructor Biographies
Allebe, Adrienne
She has an MFA from California
State University, Long Beach and currently teaches Fundamentals of 2-D
Design and Beginning Drawing for the Cuesta College Art Department.
Archuleta,
Margaret - She is a professional artist
specializing in murals and portraiture. She has taught students since
1998, specializing in fine art. She has taught at The Art Center in San
Luis Obispo, Atascadero Department of Parks and Recreation, Atascadero
Unified School District, Children's Creative Project, San Luis Obispo
County Office of Education, Youth Arts Activity Center, and College for
Kids since 1999.
Bryan, Erin -
She has taught Spanish I & II in local, middle and high
schools since 2005. Erin is currently a coach of boys and girls sports
at Arroyo Grande High School.
Burchmore, Heather -
She worked with at-risk youth
through Angel Gate Academy as a computer lab assistant and substitute
instructor during 1997-2002. She is also a graduate of the California
Culinary Academy, San Francisco and has run her own catering business
since 2003. She has worked with the College for Kids program as an
instructor since 2001.
Edmonds, Jeremy
- He is employed by Cuesta College
in the Engineering and Technology Department working with
Electro-Mechanical Technology.
Fay, Tim
- He is a part time welding
instructor at Cuesta College and full time industrial arts instructor at
San Luis High School, where he teaches Welding and Engineering Drawing.
After taking a welding class at his Alma Mater, Morro Bay High School,
Tim continued his education at Cuesta College where he took general
education classes as well as welding classes. He then transferred to
Cal Poly where he studied Engineering and received a Master’s degree in
Industrial Technology. Tim is very passionate about welding and enjoys
sharing his welding knowledge with the younger generation.
Goya, Susan
- She lived in the Orient for
20 years and taught Japanese in the Department of Defense
Schools and was also a Chinese Linguist and has taught for
College for Kids programs for the public and private sectors.
She is also a longtime math teacher.
Gran,
Geri - She has successfully taught College for Kids
classes since 1990. She has received enthusiastic parent and student
evaluations. During 2001/2002 she lived in Hawaii and brought her
Hawaiian experience to her class, Passport to Hawaii.
Judson, Joan - She is
a credentialed teacher with a master's degree in education. She has over
ten years of experience experimenting with art.
Lorenzen,
AnnE - has been an
Instructor for College for Kids since 2000. She
enjoys an inveterate enthusiasm for introducing children to critical
thinking in light of the myriad moral and ethical dilemmas in
contemporary American society. As coordinator for youth programs in San
Luis Obispo, and as the creator and presenter of a unique and practical
curriculum for critical thinking and successful argument,
AnnE brings years of working with children and
their families considering social, cultural, practical and philosophical
matters.
Maceri, Domenico -
He has a PhD from University of Santa
Barbara and currently teaches Italian at Allan Hancock College.
McBride,
Rhonda - She is an authority in the Fashion Design
business. She has worked in the field for 20 years for companies
such as White
Stag, Puma and Black Bear Ski Wear, to name a few. She has a Special
Design Degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in
Los Angeles.
Poland, Karen
-
She served two
years with the Peace Corps after graduating
from Humboldt State University.When finished with her service, Karen
returned to the Central Coast and began working at Rancho El Chorro
Outdoor School in 2000.
Sayre, Jennifer -
She is an experienced instructor and performer. She has held
concerts throughout the US and Europe as a soloist and an ensemble
muscian.
Jennifer began teaching harp while still in college and enjoys watching
students improve their skills and develop an appreciation of the
instrument.
Tucker, Shawn -
He has been a lifeguard and a
swim instructor since 2001 and has been a Heal Lifeguard
since 2002. He is an Assistant Coach of the Cuesta
Men/Women's Swim Teams and is working towards a degree in
Recreation Administration at Cal Poly.
Qualifications: Currently holds certificates for American
Red Cross and Ellis & Associates Lifeguard & Water Safety
Instructor Trainer.
Walitsch, Lindsay
She graduated from Cal Poly
with a Major in Kinesiology, and continued at Cal Poly
receiving her teaching credential in Physical Education. Now
in her 5th year of teaching Middle School Physical Education
in the Bay Area, Lindsay is also coaches Volleyball,
Basketball and Track and Field.
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