Faculty profiles

I am very passionate about teaching and research. I was born in Cuba and obtained my BSc and MSc degrees at the University of Havana, where I worked as Plant Physiology instructor in 2006-2009. I came to Canada to complete my PhD research at the University of Saskatchewan in 2010. My doctoral research examined the effects of sequence and frequency of crops in pulse and wheat based rotation systems and their influence on fungal diversity, microbial community structure, and crop performance. I became a full-time instructor in the Agriculture Science program at Lethbridge College in 2015. I am currently teaching Plant Physiology, Soil Fertility, Field Crop Production and Special Crop Production courses.

I have a PhD in English from the University of Alberta. I have written two novels for young adults. My teaching pedagogy aims to foster critical learning skills in students through both print-based and non-print-based texts, and to encourage them to be self-sufficient learners, readers and writers.

I am a Red Seal journeyman powerline technician as well as a Red Seal journeyman electrician. I have been involved in trades occupations my entire career. I believe in having a good work ethic and pride in workmanship. I hope to pass on my knowledge to give students a foundation for their chosen career as powerline technicians. Safety, teamwork and attention to detail are my focus.

I received a diploma in Business Administration from Lethbridge College, a Bachelor of Management from the University of Lethbridge and a law degree from Brigham Young University. My teaching focus is business law, labour relations and financial planning.

I have 25 years of experience teaching and doing administration at the postsecondary level. I was also in the private sector both as a manager and as a consultant. I love teaching and focus on introductory business management, communications and business research.

I teach English and Film for CBAS. I have my PhD from the University of York, and I specialize in theories of fictional worlds.

I got my Alberta Journeyman Welding Certificate in 1999 and have welded ever since. I use this vast expertise in my teaching. My main focus is to combine as much of the latest technology into my everyday teaching.

Dave was born and raised in Edmonton. He became interested in policing early in his life and joined the Edmonton Police Service Venturer Cadet program while in high school. After graduating from the Law Enforcement Program at Grant MacEwan Community College in 1985, Dave then began a 27-year career with the Lethbridge Police Service. Dave is married to Helen and they have one daughter, Katherine. Dave enjoys golfing, fly fishing and travel with his friends and family.

Dorothea Nelson served as a composition teacher, library director, and faculty advisor in online pedagogy. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of the West Indies, master’s at Aberyswyth University, and PhD in Education at the University of Calgary. Dorothea is a Quality Matters Certified Higher Education Peer Reviewer.