Faculty Directory


heidi brown
Heidi Brown MS, RN, CNE
Director of Nursing & School of Health Science Chair
Office: 2026
Phone: 307-382-1801

"It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." - J.K. Rowling

Education:

MS, University of Wyoming

BSN, University of Wyoming

AAS in Nursing, Western Wyoming Community College

Certification: Certified Nurse Educator
Experience: Surgery, Emergency, Family Practice Clinic, Public Health, Medical, PACU

Professional Membership:

ANA, NLN, WNA

 

 

 


Linda Chavez
Linda Chavez, MSN, RN
Instructor of Nursing
Office: 2024-B
Phone: 307-382-1818
Education:

MSN, Western Governors University 

BSN, University of Wyoming

Associate Degree in Nursing, Western Wyoming Community College

Experience: ICU, ED, Medical/Surgical
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC
Professional Memberships: WNA, ANA

 


Sarah Corhn
Sarah Corhn, MSN, RN
Instructor of Nursing
Office: 2024-A
Phone: 307-382-1791

"Fall seven times, stand up eight." - unknown

Education:

MSN, Western Governors University 

BSN, University of Wyoming

Associate Degree in Nursing, Western Wyoming Community College

Certifications: BLS, NRP, CLC, AWHONN, STABLE
Experience: Labor and Delivery, Maternal/Newborn Nursing, Team Leader, Medical/Surgical
Professional Memberships: WNA, ANA

 

 


deanne garner
Deanne Garner MS, RN, CNE
Associate Professor Nursing
Office: 2024-C
Phone: 307-382-1799

"Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us." - John N. Mitchell

Education:

MS, University of Wyoming

BSN, University of Wyoming

ADN, Western Wyoming Community College

AS, Western Wyoming Community College

Certification: BLS, Certified Nurse Educator
Expertise: Med/Surg, Med/Surg Assistant Nurse Manager, Outpatient Coordinator,
Professional
Membership:
ANA, NLN, WNA

 

 


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Julie C. Leavitt MSN, RN
Associate Professor of Nursing
Office: A106
Phone: 307-382-1795

“Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep MOVING forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney

Education:

MSN, Western Governors University

BSN, Western Governors University 

ADN, Western Wyoming Community College 

AS, Western Wyoming Community College

Certifications: BLS, Master of Defensive Charting
Expertise:

Nurse Case Manager, Medical/Surgical, Acute Care, Geriatrics, Employee Health, Infection Control, CNA Instructor

Professional
Membership:
ANA, NLN, WNA

 

 


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Carla Lee MS, RN, CNE
Associate Professor of Nursing
Office: 2024-D
Phone: 307-382-1793

“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness—it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” -Brene Brown

Education:

MS, University of Wyoming

BS in Biology, Idaho State University

ADN, Western Wyoming Community College

Certifications: BLS, Certified Nurse Educator, NRP
Experience: OB, OR, Med/Surg
Professional
Memberships:
ANA, NLN, WNA

 


jessica robidoux
Jessica Robidoux, MS, RN
Instructor of Nursing
Office: 1401
Phone: 307-382-1766

“Let us never consider ourselves finished, nurses. We must be learning all of our lives” - Florence Nightingale

Education: 

MS, University of Wyoming 

BSN, University of Wyoming

ADN, Central Wyoming Community College 

AS, Western Wyoming Community College

Certifications: AORN, APIC, BLS, PALS, ACLS
Experience:  Surgical, Leadership, Neuro
Professional Memberships: ANA, WNA

 


April Rogers
April Rogers, MSN, RN
Instructor of Nursing
Rock Springs Campus office: 1418; Pinedale Office: BOCES building, 665 N. Tyler Pinedale, Wyoming 82941
Phone: 307-367-5412

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin

Education:

MSN, Western Governor University (anticipated 2023)

BSN, Weber State University

ADN, Weber State University

Certification: BLS, BLS Instructor 
Experience: Surgery, Skilled Nursing, CNA Instructor 
Professional Membership WNA, ANA
   

sunny thomas
Sunny Thomas MS, RN
Associate Professor of Nursing
Office: 1339
Phone: 307-382-1794

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away" - Author Unknown

Education:

MS, University of Wyoming 

BSN, University of Wyoming

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC
Experience: Med/Surg, ICU, ER
Professional
Membership:
ANA, NLN, WNA

 

 

 

 


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Shelby Williams MS, RN, CNE
Associate Professor of Nursing
Office: 1400
Phone: 307-382-1665

"Be the change that you wish to see in the world" - Gandhi

Education:

MS, University of Wyoming

BSN, University of Wyoming

Certification: Certified Nurse Educator, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Experience: Emergency Department MHSC (2008 to present), Transplant, University of Washington Medical Center (2007-2008).
Professional
Membership:
ANA, NLN, WNA

 

 

Adjunct Nursing Faculty
 
Education:

MSN, 2018

BSN, 2017

AS, 2010

General Studies, 2007

Certification: BLS, ACLS, PALS, STABLE, NRPRP, TNCC, EFMFM, Lactation Essentials, AWWONN Intermediate NC fetal tracing certification, ACLS, Crucial Conversations
Experience: Hospital Administration, Nurse Leader, Acute Medical/Surgical, OB, ED, Critical Care Ground Transport, Adolescent Health

 

 
Education:

BSN, 2018 

ADN, 2016

Certification: BLS, PALS, ACLS 
Experience: CNA Instructor, Surgery, Family Care, Women's Health