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Prof. Castellaw decided to become an educator when he was a student at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California, where he fell in love with the Community College system and its mission to provide a quality education to anyone who wants it. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Speech Communication and a Master’s Degree in Theatre Arts from San Diego State University. He enjoys teaching Communication courses because they give students practical skills that are useful no matter what a person is pursuing in life.
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Victoria Curran - Co-Chair
Building 24, Office 265
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Rukiya Akua
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Michael McHan
Dr. Michael McHan is a full-time faculty member at a Grossmont college with more than a decade of teaching experience, having taught since 2013. His areas of expertise include speech and debate (forensics), public speaking, intercultural communication, and interpersonal communication. In the classroom, Dr. McHan emphasizes critical thinking, ethical advocacy, and practical communication skills that prepare students for academic, professional, and civic success.
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Tina Perez
Building 24, Office 267
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Denise Schulmeyer
Building 24, Office 264
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Sheri Strothers, Ed.D Building 24, Office 268A
Dr. Strothers returns to Grossmont College as a Communication teacher after being a student, athlete, and member of Grossmont's student government in the late 1980's. She primarily teaches Public Speaking and Group Communication, with an emphasis on community projects and everyday interaction. Dr. Strothers earned her Doctorate in Education at the University of San Diego, where she focused on adult education, ethics in education, small group studies, and leadership. When not teaching she enjoys serving her community and spending time with her husband, children, and dogs and cats.
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Roxanne Tuscany - Co-chair Building 21, Office 21-253B Roxanne Tuscany has been teaching at Grossmont for over 30 years and still loves it!
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Adjunct Faculty |
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Michael Elizondo
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Jennifer Gueniot
Jennifer Gueniot earned her B.A. from University of San Diego and her M.A. from CSU,
Chico. She taught in the Departments of Communication and Business Administration
at CSU, Chico 1998-2007. She also taught both Communication and Self Defense at Butte
College during that time. She has been teaching at Grossmont College since 2007.
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Susan Jarboe, Ph.D. Retired
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Charmin Lindholm
Charmin Lindholm earned her M.A. in Communication Studies at San Diego State. She is a Return Peace Corps volunteer who served in Eastern Europe.
Charmin has been at Grossmont since 2006 teaching public speaking, interpersonal and group communication. She has been an Adjunct Professor at public and private four-year universities. Charmin is a TEDx speaker coach. She serves as the Adviser for TEDxCSUSM, a student-run event that started in 2017.
Charmin is a Logistics Producer for a local late-night variety show where she puts all of her communication skills to work.
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Robert Opliger
Robert Opliger earned his B.A. in Speech Communications and M.A. in Communication Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He is both a Navy veteran and a former Peace Corps volunteer. Robert has been an Adjunct Professor at Grossmont College since 2004. He also teaches communication courses at The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and DeVry University. He has his own consulting company, training individuals and groups of people to become effective public speakers. He has been an active member of Toastmasters International since 1986.
ph: (619) 201-7986
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Furahaa Saba
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Kimberlee Wirig
tel: 619.465.1700 x3636
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