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Executive Dean, Career Education; Assistant Professor, Construction Technology Phone: 796-6139 Email: pbtraxler@uas.alaska.edu | |
 Administrative Assistant, Career Education Phone: 796-6124, Fax: 796-6571 Email: lmcarroll@uas.alaska.edu | |
 Maintenance/Welding Adjunct Professor Phone: 796-6130 Email: glenn.ramsey@uas.alaska.edu Career Education Juneau Campus | |
 Tech Prep Regional Coordinator Phone: 874-2427, Second Phone: Email: kszczatko@uas.alaska.edu Career Education http://www.uas.alaska.edu/career_ed/tech-prep EducationUniversity of San Diego Binghamton University State University of New York at Cortland BiographyI’ve always been a highly driven individual, complete with checklists and goals. “If there’s a will, there’s a way.” Strength and persistence. I knew what I wanted, and through the years made the milestones happen; the adventures, the professional achievements, and the day to day interactions with friends and family. Having said that, I know that had I not taken the time to meet the friends throughout the years I would have never had the wonderful adventures or experiences, nor would I have acquired the degrees, education, or employment opportunities over the years. Of this I am truly thankful. I’m especially thankful to my friends here at UAS; an absolutely amazing group of people. With all the goals of our youthful optimism sometimes life throws obstacles in our pathway that we just don’t count on; a tragic death, a major illness, a terrorist act like 9/11. How we choose to respond is a totally individual approach. We can become fearful and afraid to move on, or we can realize there are some things in life we have no control over and move on in spite of the pain. I’ve often heard people refer to their “bucket list” - writing out 100 things they want to do before they die. Although I’ve always considered this a silly concept (as well as a mediocre movie), I have had a life list of things that I’ve incorporated throughout my years to make me happy. And although my experiences are not the most epic, nor do they hold the highest of bragging rights, they’ve added to my enjoyment and were “in the moment.” As I get older it’s interesting to reflect on the snapshots of the important moments. It fascinates me how current events can bring back my historic pictures that have never graced the pages of my travel journal. Sipping the early morning coffee from my deck as our Southeast days drift into fall, I can picture my son and me cooking breakfast over the campfire in the cold rain at L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland. While watching the graceful kayak glide past my house I can still feel the slight apprehension of paddling the canoe through the crocodile infested mangrove marsh of the Everglades and feeling most fearful for the potential of snakes falling from the trees. In discussions with a tourist my mind drifts to one of my conversations with a stranger, the afternoon he helped pull my Blazer from the quickly approaching tides of Hatteras on the Outer Banks. Occasionally I’m reminded of the weightlessness of the hot air balloon that skipped across the pond in upstate New York, as the “whoosh” of the ignition starts the gas grill for dinner. Through the gray skies of our Southeast summer I can see my little boy giving me the thumbs up with his youthful critique, “This is the life, Mommy” as he reads in the comfort of a makeshift bed in the SUV that cold and windy night in the Colorado mountains outside of Manitou Springs, now so many years ago. It’s the spontaneous life moments on the journey and the personal snapshots that are important, which would all be missed if we were simply to jump from one activity to another so we could strike them from a bucket list, or add yet another selfie to our Facebook account. Even as I reflect on all the interesting things I’ve done and amazing places I’ve seen I can honestly say I’ve never regretted the things I’ve chosen not to do. I’ve never purchased a beverage from Starbucks. I’ve never taken a yoga class. I’ve never jumped off a cliff, walked over hot coals, done a Polar Bear plunge, or wrapped a snake around my neck. I’ve never answered a personal ad, been a bridesmaid, or to the delight of many, sang karaoke. Despite the best efforts of the street performers in Hollywood I know I’ve never really met POTUS, Marilyn Monroe, Sean Connery, or Superman. And just in case anyone has any doubts, crickets, eel, frog legs, haggis, and rattle snake will not be gracing my culinary menu. And no list would be complete unless it includes those things that should never be tried … intentionally. I’m strongly suggesting that you should never track a large iceberg in a small skiff off the coast of Labrador. One high school reunion is more than enough for a lifetime. Don’t ever scratch your nose during an auction, especially with the hand that’s holding the paddle. I wouldn’t recommend driving through Georgia with New York plates, at night, over a holiday weekend. Pigs, I’ve been informed, can drowned if you try to give them a bath in their pen. I would not suggest making fun of the Halloween props at Universal Studios; it will definitely get you an E ticket for a fright night you won’t forget. And as my son so kindly reminds me, you should never camp in Kansas, ever.
OtherPlease address mail to the following: Kimberly Szczatko
For immediate response: Text: 305-1026 | |
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 Assistant Professor and Program Head, Construction Technology Phone: 796-6141 Email: robin.gilcrist@uas.alaska.edu Career Education: Construction Technical Education Center, TEC 223, Juneau Campus Juneau Campus BiographyMs. Gilcrist was born and raised in Sacramento, California where she received an Associates of Arts in drafting Technology. Robin moved to Hawaii in the early eighties and completed a Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of Hawaii before leaving for Alaska. Ms. Gilcrist has worked as a drafter and designer since 1980 in California, Hawaii and Alaska, working for large architectural firms as well as small construction businesses. Since moving to Juneau in the fall of 1993 she has been working full-time designing custom homes, remodels and additions. Ms. Gilcrist owns her own residential design business, Interline Design. She also is actively involved in creating affordable housing through volunteer work with Housing First and Habitat for Humanity. | |
Executive Dean, Career Education; Assistant Professor, Construction Technology Phone: 796-6139 Email: pbtraxler@uas.alaska.edu | |
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 Adjunct - Construction Technology Phone: 747-7730 Email: pehughes@alaska.edu Career Education: Construction Sitka Campus EducationAAS in Architectural and Engineering Drafting Technology and a BS in Science and Technology, both from UAA. BiographyI was born and raised in Sitka. I'm a second generation carpenter. I have worked both residential and commercial construction, new construction and remodeling, doing the design work on virtually all of my projects. I was in the Carpenter's Union in Anchorage for several years. Self employed as a contractor for several years before I started teaching. | |
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 Assistant Professor and Program Head, Power Technology Phone: 796-6123 Email: tbdolan@uas.alaska.edu | |
 Assistant Professor, Power Technology Phone: 796-6129 Email: navoelckers@uas.alaska.edu | |
Assistant Professor of Power Technology Phone: 796-6151 Email: skziegenfuss@uas.alaska.edu Career Education: Diesel and Hydraulics Juneau Campus | |
 Assistant Professor of Power Technology Phone: 228-4566 Email: ltoloane@alaska.edu Career Education: Marine Transportation Ketchikan Regional Maritime and Career Center, Ketchikan Campus Ketchikan Campus EducationA.A.S., Oregon Institute of Technology Calhoon MEBA Engineer School USCG Licensed Marine Engineer | |
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 Associate Professor, Fisheries Technology Phone: 747-7799 Email: rsbrewer@alaska.edu Career Education: Fisheries Technology Sitka Campus EducationB.S. United States Military Academy at West Point M.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Ph.D. University of Alaska Fairbanks | |
 Assistant Professor, Fisheries Technology Phone: 747-7742 Email: jseelan1@alaska.edu Career Education: Fisheries Technology EducationB.S. University of Missouri OtherI was employed 5 years in a large trout production facility in Washington state and moved to Prince Wm. Sound, AK in 1980 to work at a large Pacific salmon enhancement facility. In 1982 I moved to Sitka to work for Northern SE Regional Aquaculture and help develop the Medvejie Salmon Hatchery. I left NSRAA in 2003 but remained in Sitka, AK where I still reside and enjoy working with students and helping to develop the Fisheries Technology Program for UAS. In the summer months I operate Sitka Sound Tours using the 27’ Quiet Mon to show visitors around beautiful Sitka Sound, relating information about the vibrant fisheries that Alaska enjoys and getting to meet new people on a daily basis. Sportfishing for king salmon takes precedence over nearly all other activities during the summer months. Camping, hiking and hunting get squeezed in as alternative activities when not fishing... it’s a tough life. | |
 Assistant Professor of Fisheries Technology Phone: 747-7760 Email: jamarkis@alaska.edu Career Education: Fisheries Technology http://www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/ EducationB.S. Montana State University M.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks | |
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 Associate Professor and Program Head, Health Sciences Phone: 796-6125, Fax: 796-6577 Email: chris.urata@uas.alaska.edu Career Education: Health Sciences Bill Ray Center, Rm. 120C, Juneau Campus Juneau Campus http://www.uas.alaska.edu/career_ed/healthscience Education
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 Assistant Professor, Health Sciences and Certified Nursing Assistant Training Phone: 796-6131 Email: suzanne.malter@uas.alaska.edu Career Education: Health Sciences Juneau Campus | |
 Assistant Professor and Program Director, Medical Assisting Phone: 747-7748 Email: aksamuel@alaska.edu Career Education: Health Sciences EducationA.S. Whatcom Community College B.A. University of Alaska Fairbanks | |
 Assistant Professor of Health Sciences - CNA Program Phone: 747-9476, Fax: 747-7731 Email: radams58@alaska.edu Career Education: Health Sciences EducationShelley graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing. She has worked in a wide range of areas including Coronary Care Unit at Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark, Ohio; Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department at SEARHC, long-term and rehabilitative care at Sitka Community Hospital, primary care at Sitka Medical Center, and Critical Care Transport for Guardian Flight Medevac Services. Shelley recently obtained a Master's degree from Frontier Nursing University in their Family Nurse Practitioner program. | |
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 Assistant Director of Academic Affairs/Associate Professor, Health Information Management/HIM Program Director Phone: 747-9474 Email: llgordon@alaska.edu Career Education: Health Sciences Sitka Campus EducationA.A.S. University of Alaska Southeast B.A., M.S. College of Saint Scholastica | |
 Assistant Professor, Health Information Management Phone: 747-7718 Email: rgoeden@alaska.edu Career Education: Health Sciences Sitka Campus EducationA.S., B.S. Dakota State University M.B.A. University of South Dakota Courses TaughtMedical Terminology (HIM 135) and Pathophysiology (HIM 270) | |
 Assistant Professor, Health Information Management Phone: 747-9477, Second Phone: Email: skfeero@alaska.edu Career Education: Health Sciences Sitka Campus EducationB.A. University of Hawaii - Hilo M.Ed. University of Alaska Southeast | |
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 Academic Advisor Phone: 747-7781 Email: cstromme@alaska.edu Student Success Center Sitka Campus OtherAdvising specialties: Health Information Management, Pre-Nursing, Health Science, and Medical Assisting degrees | |
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 Assistant Professor and Program Director, Justice/Law Enforcement Phone: 747-7745 Email: satinsleymyers@alaska.edu Career Education: Law Enforcement EducationB.S. City University, Bellevue, WA M.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks | |
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 Assistant Professor of Marine Transportation Phone: 796-6153, Fax: 796-6577 Email: nlnickerson@alaska.edu Career Education Technical Education Center, Ketchikan Campus Ketchikan Campus Education1996: Master of Arts, Naval War College, Newport RI USCG Licenses: Courses TaughtMaster 100T/OUPV BiographyCaptain Nickerson is our Juneau based Maritime Professor. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our program and through his efforts has expanded the UAS Maritime presence in Juneau immensely. Captain Nickerson is a retired USCG officer and has many years of command experience aboard a variety of USCG Cutters. Upon his retirement from the USCG, he worked as a Mate aboard towing vessels with Crowley Maritime in Valdez and as a relief Mate/Chief Mate for the Alaska Marine Highway System. Captain Nickerson also was the owner/operator of Alaska Sailing Charters, commanding a 49 ft ketch on expedition, sightseeing and dinner charters. In his spare time, Captain Nickerson enjoys surfing, kayaking and travel - especially to destinations with big waves! | |
Maritime Adjunct Professor Phone: 228-4568 Email: maritime@uas.alaska.edu Career Education: Marine Transportation Ketchikan Regional Maritime and Career Center, Ketchikan Campus Ketchikan Campus AffiliationsUSCG 100 Ton Master Near Coastal License Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) Instructor Alaska Boating Safety Instructor Rescue 3. International Instructor Emergency Medical Technician I American Canoe Association Certified Sea Kayak Instructor Courses Taught100 Ton Master/OUPV OUPV Guide Restricted to the Fresh Waters and Rivers of Western Alaska BiographyCaptain Rice brings over 30 years of maritime experience to the UAS Marine Transportation Program. His specialty is small boats and he is the Owner/Operator of Back Country Sports, guiding clients full time on the rivers, lakes and oceans in Alaska. He has been an Adjunct Professor with UAS for over 5 years and is our distance specialist, traveling to remote communities as far North as Barrow to teach our 100 Ton Master course. He is well known for his can-do attitude and ability to respond flexibly to challenging situations! | |
 Assistant Professor of Marine Transportation and Operations Phone: 228-4575, Fax: 225-3895 Email: cjfine@alaska.edu Career Education: Marine Transportation Ketchikan Regional Maritime and Career Center, Robertson 106, Ketchikan Campus Ketchikan Campus EducationB.S. State University of New York | |
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Assistant Professor of Power Technology Phone: 796-6151 Email: skziegenfuss@uas.alaska.edu Career Education: Diesel and Hydraulics Juneau Campus | |
 Mine Training Coordinator Phone: 796-6133, Fax: 796-6571 Email: lara.davis@uas.alaska.edu | |
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 Assistant Professor, Welding Technology Phone: 747-7711 Email: adpuckett@alaska.edu Career Education: Welding Sitka Campus EducationAWS Certification in Welding Education AWS Certification in Welding Inspection | |
Maintenance/Welding Adjunct Professor Phone: 796-6130 Email: glenn.ramsey@uas.alaska.edu Career Education Juneau Campus | |
 Assistant Professor of Power Technology / Welding Phone: 228-4571 Email: krhorn@alaska.edu Career Education: Welding Ketchikan Campus EducationJourneyman Pipefitter/Welder USCG-Approved Instructor | |