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. [top ]

Office 264.
tel: 619.644.7242
sheri.guseman@gcccd.edu

Miss Guseman 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. When not teaching Sheri enjoys spending time traveling, hiking with her dogs, and watching sunsets. [top ]

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. [top ]

Taylor McKenzie

Office 266.
tel: 619.644.7280
taylor.mckenzie@gcccd.edu

[top ]

Office 267.
tel: 619.644.7282
tina.perez@gcccd.edu

[top ]

Office 200 B5.
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.

[top ]

tel: 619.465.7454 x3676
 

soniaborg@yahoo.com

Dr. Sonia Borg, believes that teaching is about relating and learning is about enjoyment. She teaches the skill of public speaking, but thinks that her students walk away not only overcoming their fears of speaking, but in the process, they also learn more about themselves and others. "I try to get my students to think differently. I want them to leave with paradigm shifts. I want them to see that they have options." Sonia studied communications because she found it fascinating and fundamental to so many areas of her life. She wanted her buds to have great learning experiences too, so she became a college professor at age 23. "In high school I was a "D" student. The only reason I graduated college was because I made learning a blast." Sonia earned a B.A. and Masters Degree in Speech Communication, a Masters in Public Health, and a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality. She has been teaching for 10 years and wrote a book for beginning teachers titled: Who? What? When? Where? How? A guidebook for beginning teachers. When she is not teaching, Sonia is a life/health coach helping others live their version of "It's a great life." During her career as an adjunct instructor, she has had many interesting jobs and life experiences that led her to believe that the classroom is a place to practice, take risks, and learn from mistakes. There is always learning and each can be a metaphor for our LIFE.  [top ]

christina.harrell@gcccd.edu

[top ]

tel: 619.644.7454 x3737

Mr. Herron holds a BA from Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, and a Masters in Speech from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Mr. Herron is an Associate Professor with the San Diego Community College District and has been an Adjunct Faculty member at Grossmont College since 1981.

[top ]

tel: 619.644.7454 x3852

laura.knight@gcccd.edu

Laura fell in love with interpersonal communication when she took a course in it at Moorpark College (a community college in Ventura County). From that moment, she knew some day she would eventually teach. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Speech Communication and a Master's degree in Communication from San Diego State University. She loves teaching interpersonal communication. Laura believes teaching is a two way process. One of her goals is to learn from her students, as well as having them learn from her class. When not in the classroom, Laura enjoys kayaking in San Diego's bays, swimming, researching family history, and working on her house.

[top ]

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.

[top ]

tel: 619.644-7454 x3913

[top ]

tel: 619.465.1700 x3926
lstef28@aol.com

[top ]

tel: 619.465.1700 x3636
k_wirig@yahoo.com

[top ]

mcfarlin@cox.net

*ANNOUNCEMENT* Dr. McFarlin chose to retire from teaching at Grossmont College in December 2002. She is still active in the activities mentioned below. She is deeply missed by the faculty and we wish her well.

Dr. Annjennette Mc Farlin, in addition to being a veteren of the Communication Department, is a professional story teller, public speaker, president of Adjua Communications, director of the regional faculty internship program, on the board for Pazzaz, Inc., and President of the Black Story Tellers Association of San Diego. She has earned numerous awards, including Educator of the Year by the National Phi Delta Kappa Sorority, Woman of the Year by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and a State of California Diversity Award for Southern California Community Colleges. She teaches Oral Interpretation of Literature, Storytelling, and Interpersonal Communication.

[top ]