School Catalog

Program Faculty

Business Administration Department

Tanya Harrison Samuel, MBA

Position	:	Business Administration Instructor
Education	:	M.B.A. from University of Phoenix B.S. in Business/Management from University of Phoenix
Certifications	:	Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Amber Royal

Position	:	Business Administration Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	B.S. in Business from University of Phoenix A.A. in Business Fundamentals from University of Phoenix
Certifications	:	Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Doris Schweizer

Position	:	Business Administration Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	B.S. in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University
Certifications	:	N/A

Tanya Sprang, MBA

Position	:	Business Administration Program Chair
Education	:	M.B.A. from Grand Canyon University B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Certifications	:	Certified Administrative Assistant (CAA)

Criminal Justice Department

Margo Estrada, JD

Position	:	Criminal Justice Instructor
Education	:	J.D. from Memphis State University B.S. in Communications from University of Tennessee at Martin
Certifications	:	N/A

Eligio Gandarilla

Position	:	Criminal Justice Program Chair
Education	:	A.A.S. in Criminal Justice from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	N/A

Cedric Sterrett

Position	:	Criminal Justice Instructor
Education	:	B.S. in General Studies from University of Arkansas, Monticello
Certifications	:	N/A

Bernard Zadrowski, JD

Position	:	Criminal Justice Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	J.D. from University of Denver College of Law B.S. in Business from University of Colorado, Boulder
Certifications	:	Nevada Bar Certified

Dental Assistant Department

Cortrell Davis, RDA

Position	:	Dental Assistant Instructor
Education	:	Dental Assistant Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Flor Flores, RDA

Position	:	Dental Assistant Instructor
Education	:	Dental Assistant Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Kayla Lee, RDA

Position	:	Dental Assistant Instructor
Education	:	Dental Assistant Diploma from Dorsey Schools
Certifications	:	Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Ellesa Reynada, RDA

Position	:	Dental Assistant Instructor
Education	:	Dental Assistant Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Jessica Vazquez, RDA

Position	:	Dental Assistant Program Chair
Education	:	Dental Assistant Diploma from Charter College
Certifications	:	Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

General Education Department

Dennis Jantz, M.Ed.

Position	:	General Education Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from University of Nevada Las Vegas B.A. in Liberal Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara
Certifications	:	N/A

Patrick Kenny

Position	:	General Education Instructor (Part-Time)
Education	:	B.A. in Psychology from University of San Diego
Certifications	:	N/A

Trinity Kirkland

Position	:	General Education Instructor
Education	:	B.A. in English from Nevada State University
Certifications	:	N/A

Lisa Myers, D.A.

Position	:	General Education Department Director
Education	:	D.A. in Jurisprudence from Campbell University M.A. in Law from Campbell University B.A. in Criminal Law from Corllins University
Certifications	:	N/A

Peter Ngoyi

Position	:	General Education Instructor
Education	:	B.S. in Mathematics from Texas A&M University
Certifications	:	N/A

Thomas J. Perpar, M.A., LMT

Position	:	General Education Instructor
Education	:	M.A. in Theological Studies from Liberty University B.S. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Liberty University Massage Therapy Diploma from Northwest Health Careers
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Tanya Sprang, MBA

Position	:	General Education Instructor
Education	:	M.B.A. from Grand Canyon University B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Certifications	:	Certified Administrative Assistant (CAA)

Healthcare Administration Department

Kay Baptista, CMAA

Position	:	Healthcare Administration Instructor (Part-Time)
Education	:	B.S. in Healthcare Administration from University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Certifications	:	Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

Xavier Hamlin, MBA, CMAA

Position	:	Healthcare Administration Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	M.B.A. from California Southern University
Certifications	:	Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

Yu Lee, CDOA, CHEP

Position	:	Healthcare Administration Program Chair
Education	:	B.S. in Healthcare Administration from University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Certifications	:	Certified Dental Office Assistant (CDOA) Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP)

Christina Marshall, NRCMA, CMAA

Position	:	Healthcare Administration Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	B.S. in Health Management from University of Phoenix
Certifications	:	Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)

Kimia Tehrani, CMAA

Position	:	Healthcare Administration Instructor
Education	:	B.S. in Healthcare Administration from University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Certifications	:	Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

IT Technician Department

Shaun Beers

Position	:	IT Technician Instructor
Education	:	A.A.S. in Information Technology from Spokane Falls Community College
Certifications	:	N/A

Keioki Evans

Position	:	IT Technician Instructor
Education	:	N/A
Certifications	:	CompTIA A+

Kuhio Evans

Position	:	IT Technician Instructor
Education	:	N/A
Certifications	:	CompTIA Tech+ CompTIA A+

Tony Madero

Position	:	IT Technician Program Chair
Education	:	N/A
Certifications	:	CompTIA A+

Joseph Vargas

Position	:	IT Technician Instructor
Education	:	A.A. in Liberal Studies from College of San Mateo
Certifications	:	CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+

Legal Studies Department

Marina Alvarez

Position	:	Legal Studies Instructor (Part-Time)
Education	:	B.S. in Legal Studies from National Paralegal College A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	N/A

Shindona Dines

Position	:	Legal Studies Instructor
Education	:	B.S. in Legal Studies from National Paralegal College A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Notary Public, State of Nevada

Leonel Leavitt

Position	:	Legal Studies Program Chair
Education	:	B.A. in Criminal Justice from University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Certifications	:	N/A

Bernard Zadrowski, JD

Position	:	Legal Studies Senior Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	J.D. from University of Denver College of Law B.S. in Business from University of Colorado, Boulder
Certifications	:	Nevada Bar Certified

Massage Therapy Department

Ivy Adams, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Program Chair
Education	:	B.S. in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University Associate of General Studies from College of Southern Nevada Massage Therapy Diploma from Northwest Health Careers
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Daniel Avery, MHA, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor (Part-Time)
Education	:	M.H.A.from George Washington University B.S. in Nutritional Science – Physiology and Metabolism from University of California, Berkeley Massage Therapy Diploma from Lansdale School of Business
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Morgan Blackwell, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor
Education	:	Massage Therapy Diploma from Nevada School of Massage Therapy
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Daniel Bozich, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor (Part-Time)
Education	:	Massage Therapy Diploma from Cortiva Institute
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Shannon Dexter, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor (Part-time)
Education	:	Massage Therapy Diploma from Nevada School of Massage Therapy
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Thea Kenny, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	Massage Therapy Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Teresa Lopez, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor
Education	:	Massage Therapy Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Thomas J. Perpar, M.A., LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor
Education	:	M.A. in Theological Studies from Liberty University B.S. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Liberty University Massage Therapy Diploma from Northwest Health Careers
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Athena Perusse, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	Massage Therapy Diploma from Nevada School of Massage Therapy
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Raymond Reilly, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor
Education	:	Massage Therapy Diploma from Nevada School of Massage Therapy Master Bodyworker Certificate from Nevada School of Massage Therapy
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

William Rose, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor
Education	:	Medical Manual Therapy Diploma from Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts & Sciences
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Jeffrey Sangalang, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor (Part-Time)
Education	:	Massage Therapy Diploma from Cortiva Institute
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Kristi Schunior, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	Massage Therapy Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Stephen White, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor (Part-time)
Education	:	Massage Therapy Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Shannon Yee, LMT

Position	:	Massage Therapy Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	Massage Therapy Diploma from the Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Wellness
Certifications	:	Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

Medical Assistant Department

Denisse Adams, CCMA

Position	:	Medical Assistant Instructor
Education	:	B.S. in Behavioral Health Science from Grand Canyon University Medical Assisting Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Aaron Arlt, CCMA

Position	:	Medical Assistant Instructor
Education	:	Medical Assistant Diploma from Brightwood College
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Jennifer Bagley, CCMA

Position	:	Medical Assistant Instructor
Education	:	Medical Assisting Diploma with Phlebotomy Training from Platt College
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Megan Biggers, CCMA

Position	:	Medical Assistant Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	AAS in Practical Nursing Technology from Air University
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Licensed Office Laboratory Assistant

Cheryl Casimire, CCMA

Position	:	Medical Assistant Instructor
Education	:	N/A
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Mosetta King, CCMA

Position	:	Medical Assistant Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	B.A. in Healthcare Administration from University of Arizona
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

John Lowry, CCMA

Position	:	Medical Assistant Instructor
Education	:	B.S. in Health and Human Performance from Austin Peay State University
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Crissandra Marion-Stovall, CCMA

Position	:	Medical Assistant Program Chair
Education	:	A.S in Social Work from Nashville State Community College Medical Assistant Diploma from Southeastern Career College
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Casandra Meeks

Position	:	Medical Assistant Instructor
Education	:	Medical Assistant Diploma from Northwest Career College Phlebotomy Technician Certificate from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Hazel Muñoz, CCMA

Position	:	Medical Assistant Instructor
Education	:	Medical Assisting Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Martha Palacio

Position	:	Medical Assistant Instructor
Education	:	B.A in Psychology from American Public University Medical Assistant Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	N/A

Alyxis Reyna, CCMA, CET

Position	:	Medical Assistant Instructor
Education	:	Medical Assisting Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certified EKG Technician (CET)

Haidy Salazar, CCMA

Position	:	Medical Assistant Instructor (Part-Time)
Education	:	Medical Assistant Diploma from Northwest Career College Phlebotomy Technician Certificate from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Keya Vanhook, CCMA

Position	:	Medical Assistant Instructor
Education	:	Medical Assisting Diploma from Bryman College
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Medical Billing And Coding Department

Christina Cobo, CBCS

Position	:	Medical Billing and Coding Instructor
Education	:	Medical Billing and Coding Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Nancy Ferrante, CBCS

Position	:	Medical Billing and Coding Instructor
Education	:	Medical Assisting Training from Chaney High School
Certifications	:	Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Julia Gunter

Position	:	Medical Billing and Coding Instructor
Education	:	Medical Billing and Coding Diploma from Altierus Career College
Certifications	:	Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Nohea Kawaiaea, CBCS

Position	:	Medical Billing and Coding Instructor (Part-Time)
Education	:	Medical Billing and Coding Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Randi King

Position	:	Medical Billing and Coding Instructor
Education	:	Medical Billing Specialist Diploma from Dorsey Business Schools
Certifications	:	N/A

Michelle Palmer, CBCS

Position	:	Medical Billing and Coding Instructor
Education	:	Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Diploma from Brightwood College
Certifications	:	Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Tashonda Shaw, CBCS

Position	:	Medical Billing and Coding Program Chair
Education	:	A.A. in Accounting Fundamentals from University of Phoenix Medical Office Assistant Diploma from Drake Business Schools
Certifications	:	Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Denielle Spiers-Aiken, CBCS

Position	:	Medical Billing and Coding Instructor
Education	:	N/A
Certifications	:	Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Marlo Tucker, CBCS

Position	:	Medical Billing and Coding Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	A.A.S. in Health Information Technology from Brightwood College Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Diploma from Brightwood College
Certifications	:	Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Pharmacy Technician Department

Jorge Barba Arellano ,CPhT

Position	:	Pharmacy Technician Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	Pharmacy Technician Certificate from Carrington College
Certifications	:	Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Pharmaceutical Technician License

Samantha Huntsman, MS, CPhT

Position	:	Pharmacy Technician Program Chair
Education	:	M.S. in Forensic Science from University of Illinois, Chicago B.S. in Chemistry from Southern Utah University
Certifications	:	Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Pharmaceutical Technician License

Vanessa Obert, CPhT

Position	:	Pharmacy Technician Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	Pharmacy Technician Diploma from Pima Medical Institute, Las Vegas
Certifications	:	Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Pharmaceutical Technician License

Maricel Rose, CPhT

Position	:	Pharmacy Technician Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	Pharmacy Technician Diploma from Northwest Career College Nursing Assistant Certificate from Milan Institute
Certifications	:	Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Pharmaceutical Technician License

Perla Saythong, CPhT

Position	:	Pharmacy Technician Instructor
Education	:	N/A
Certifications	:	Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Pharmaceutical Technician License

Marjorie Snowden, CPhT

Position	:	Pharmacy Technician Instructor
Education	:	A.A. in Business Management from Cerritos College
Certifications	:	Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Pharmaceutical Technician License

Juliane Yabut, CPhT

Position	:	Pharmacy Technician Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	N/A
Certifications	:	Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Pharmaceutical Technician License

Phlebotomy Technician Department

Michael Baguio, CCMA, CPT

Position	:	Phlebotomy Technician Instructor
Education	:	Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate from Gary Job Corps Phlebotomy Technician Certificate from Gary Job Corps EKG Technician Certificate from Gary Job Corps
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Amy Byrd, CCMA, CPT

Position	:	Phlebotomy Technician Program Chair
Education	:	Medical Assisting Diploma from Northwest Career College Phlebotomy Technician Diploma from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Tiffany Coletta, CPT

Position	:	Phlebotomy Technician Instructor
Education	:	Phlebotomy Certificate from Phlebotomy Learning Center of Las Vegas
Certifications	:	Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Sara Fischer, CPT

Position	:	Phlebotomy Technician Instructor (Part-Time)
Education	:	Phlebotomy Certificate from Northwest Career College
Certifications	:	Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Stephanie Garcia-Seibert, CPT

Position	:	Phlebotomy Technician Instructor
Education	:	N/A
Certifications	:	Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Tommika Goodrich, CPT

Position	:	Phlebotomy Technician Instructor
Education	:	A.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences from San Joaquin Delta College Phlebotomy Technician Certificate from Pima Medical Institute Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate from San Joaquin Delta College
Certifications	:	Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Jennifer Grant, MS, CPT

Position	:	Phlebotomy Technician Instructor
Education	:	M.S. in Counseling and Post-M.S. in Counseling from Grand Canyon University
Certifications	:	Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Joylene Rael, CCMA, CPT

Position	:	Phlebotomy Technician Instructor
Education	:	Medical Assistant Diploma from Northwest Career College Phlebotomy Certificate Diploma from Phlebotomy Learning Center of Las Vegas
Certifications	:	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Jaurata Thomas, CPT

Position	:	Phlebotomy Technician Instructor
Education	:	N/A
Certifications	:	Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Licensed Laboratory Assistant

Radiography Department

David Bolshazy, M.Ed., R.T.(R)(ARRT)

Position	:	Radiography Program Chair
Education	:	Master of Education in E-Learning from Northcentral University B.S.in Radiologic Sciences from Pima Medical Institute A.A.S. in Radiography from Pima Medical Institute X-Ray Specialist Diploma from U.S. Army Academy of Health Sciences General Medical Orientation Diploma from U.S. Army Academy of Health Sciences
Certifications	:	Registered Technologist in Radiography certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certified EKG Technician (CET) Radiology Technologist License

Dominic Jones, R.T.(R)(ARRT)

Position	:	Radiography Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	B.S. in Advanced Radiologic Science from Weber State University
Certifications	:	Registered Technologist in Radiography certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiology Technologist License

Linda Lippacher, MA, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT)

Position	:	Radiography Clinical Coordinator
Education	:	M.A. in Liberal Studies with Concentration in Administration and Leadership from Plattsburgh State University B. S. in Educational Studies with Concentration in Radiology from Empire State University A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology from North County Community College A.S. in Liberal Arts with Concentration in Math and Science from North County Community College
Certifications	:	Registered Technologist in Radiography and Mammography certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certified Mammographer Radiology Technologist License

Damien Rosario, R.T.(R)(MR)(ARRT)

Position	:	Radiography Instructor (Adjunct)
Education	:	O.A. in Radiography from Pima Medical Institute
Certifications	:	Registered Technologist in Radiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiology Technologist License