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Communication Department

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Faculty

Full Time Faculty

Dr. Jill Carleton
Office 264
tel: 644-7280 
Jil.Carleton@gcccd.edu

Dr. Jill Carleton holds a Doctorate in
Communication & Performance Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as a Masters in Communication Studies and a Bachelors’ in English from Arizona State University.  She primarily teaches Interpersonal Communication and Communication Studies: Race and Ethnicity. She has explored the interface of Communication with body-mind awareness, personal and relational growth, community building, and expressive arts for over two decades.  She is also an active, certified Nia Brown Belt teacher.

Office Hours Fall 2008:

TTH 11:00-12:20

W 11:00-12:00

and by appointment

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 Portrait of Department Chair Joel Castellaw Department Chair
Joel Castellaw

Office 267.
tel: 619.644.7805
joel.castellaw@gcccd.edu

Mr. 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 from San Diego State University. He likes teaching Communication courses because they give students practical skills that are useful no matter what a person is pursuing in life.

Office Hours Fall 2008:

TTH 12:00-1:30

W 10:30-12:30

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Victoria Howitt Victoria Howitt

Office 265.
tel: 619.644.7771

victoria.howitt@gcccd.edu

Ms. Howitt teaches based on the assumptions that when you are personally involved in your education you are likely to retain the information presented and that the most valuable education is the result of self-discovery.  Currently she teaches Interpersonal Communication (COMM 120), Public Speaking (COMM 122), and Small Group Communication (COMM 137). She also specializes in Intercultural Communication and looks forward to developing a Listening course.

Office Hours Fall 2008:

M 11:00-12:00 and 5:00-5:30 p.m.

T 12:30-1:45

W 11:00-12:00

TH 12:30-1:45

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Tina Perez

Office 267.
tel: 619.644.7282

tina.perez@gcccd.edu

Office Hours Fall 2008:

M 9:30-10:30 and 2:00-3:00

T 11:00-12:00

W 9:30-10:30

TH 11:00-12:00

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  Denise Schulmeyer

Office 264
tel: 619.644.7285
denise.schulmeyer@gcccd.edu

Office Hours Fall 2008:

M-Th 9:30-10:45

and by appointment

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Sheri Strothers, Ed.D

Office 264.
tel: 619.644.7242

sheri.strothers@gcccd.edu

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 spending time traveling, hiking with her dogs, and watching sunsets. 

Office Hours Fall 2008:

TTH 7:00-8:00 a.m. and 11:00-12:30 p.m.

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Roxanne Tuscany Roxanne Tuscany

Office 200 A5.
tel: 619.644.7276

roxanne.tuscany@gcccd.edu

Roxanne Tuscany has an AA. from Normandale C.C. in Bloomington, Minnesota, a B.S. degree from St.Cloud State University, with a double major in Speech Communication and Theatre Arts and a Masters Degree in Speech Communication from CSU, Fresno. Roxanne is the Director of Forensics (the Speech/Debate team), and she primarily teaches Small Group Communication and Public Speaking. Roxanne spent Fall Semester 2000 in Florence, Italy with the SDICCCA Study Abroad Program. When not teaching she enjoys traveling, remodeling her home, and taking care of her four cats.

Office Hours Fall 2008:

TTH 9:00-9:30 a.m., 12:30-1:30 p.m., and 6:15-6:45 p.m.

W 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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Adjunct Faculty

  Maribeth Brown

maribeth.brown@gcccd.edu

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  Joanna Eidsmore

jeidsmore@yahoo.com

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  Linda Farnan

linda.farnan@gcccd.edu

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  Chuck Goehring

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  Jennifer Gueniot

jennifer.gueniot@gcccd.edu

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  Christina Harrell

christina.harrell@gcccd.edu

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  Susan Jarboe

susan.jarboe@gcccd.edu

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  Alisha Lenning

alisha.lenning@gcccd.edu

Alisha Lenning earned her Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas at Austin.  She has an M.A. in Communication from Eastern Michigan University, and a B.A. in Education and Theatre from Muskingum College.  Dr. Lenning has over 15 years of teaching experience at a variety of universities, private schools, and community colleges. 

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Charmin Lindholm

charmin_lindholm@gmail.com

Ms. Lindholdm graduated from SDSU with an MA in Communication, Interaction Studies. She taught introductory communication classes (public speaking, hybrid) at SDSU and debate at SD City college. She returned from Peace Corps service in June 2006 and really enjoys the luxury of 24 hour running water and electricity!

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  Jen Malkowski

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  Bigkat Manning

bigkat.manning@gcccd.edu

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Pablo Martin

paul.martin@gcccd.edu

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  Professor Emeritus
Jack McAuley

tel: 619.644.7454 x3791

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  Beverly McCall

beveryl.mccall@gcccd.edu

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Robert Opliger

robert.opliger@gcccd.edu

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  T. O'Rourke

t.orourke@mindspring.com 

Mr. O'Rourke brings to the classroom more than twenty years of experience in the corporate world, plus a history of community organization and activism. With a BS in Radio-TV, and an MA in Communication Studies, T teaches Interpersonal and Small Group Communication at Grossmont College, and conducts communication training programs for corporations and non-profit organizations. He borrows his instructional motto from M.A. Van Doren: "Teaching is the art of assisting discovery."

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  Patricia Pollack

619.482.6565 x3055
pollackpj@hotmail.com

Pat Pollack is a graduate of SDSU, receiving both her BA and MA in Speech Communication. She teaches Public Speaking, Communication Basics, and Interpersonal Communication.

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  Furahaa Saba

tel: 619.644-7454 x3913

furahaa.saba@gcccd.edu

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Lisa Stefani

tel: 619.465.1700 x3926
lstef28@aol.com

http://www.grossmont.net/lisastefani/

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Kimberlee Wirig

tel: 619.465.1700 x3636
k_wirig@yahoo.com

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