The NOCCCD employees listed below achieved a milestone in their career this academic year. The District congratulates those reaching retirement, as well as those who have served the District for 25 years or more as of 2021. The commitment and contributions that these individuals have made to NOCCCD are truly appreciated. We thank you for your service, and for making a difference in the lives of students.
NOCCCD Retirees
Nellie Armendariz, Instructional Assistant, English as a Second Language, NOCE - 40 years of service |
Dana Bedard, Counselor, Athletics/Kinesiology, Cypress College - 29 years of service |
Larry Beidler, Physical Education Professor, Athletics/Kinesiology, Cypress College - 25 years of service |
Margaret Berger, Radio/Audio Production Professor, Fine & Performing Arts, Cypress College - 17 years of service |
Joyce Cain, English as Second Language Professor, Language Arts, Fullerton College - 16 years of service |
Benjamin Crowell, Physics Professor, Natural Sciences, Fullerton College - 25 years of service |
James Dedic, Sociology Professor, Social Sciences, Cypress College - 22 years of service |
Jay Goldstein, Sociology Professor, Social Sciences, Fullerton College - 36 years of service |
Rebecca Gomez, Dean, Health Sciences, Cypress College - 15 years of service |
Bruce Hanson, Philosophy Professor, Social Sciences, Fullerton College - 31 years of service |
Richard Hartmann, Dean, Natural Sciences, Fullerton College - 6 years of service |
Ian Homes, Multimedia Professor, Fine & Performing Arts, Cypress College - 20 years of service |
Brian Kaneko, Applied Design Professor, Fine Arts, Fullerton College - 22 years of service |
Callista Lee, Psychology Professor, Social Sciences, Fullerton College - 30 years of service |
Joan Lopez, Instructional Assistant, Basic Skills, High School Diploma & GED/HiSET Prep Program, NOCE - 26 years of service |
Richard Lozinsky, Earth Science Professor, Natural Sciences, Fullerton College - 30 years of service |
Patty Lujan - Counselor, Student Success & Support Services, NOCE - 36 years of service |
Bruce Magee, Mathematics Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science, Fullerton College - 21 years of service |
Denise Medina-Berstein, Nursing Professor, Health Sciences, Cypress College - 16 years of service |
Vickie McPherson, Specialist, Human Resources, NOCCCD - 31 years of services |
Kathleen Nauer, Art/Computer Graphics Instructor, Fine Arts, Fullerton College - 31 years of service |
Brendan O'Neil, Physics Professor, Natural Sciences, Fullerton College - 15 years of service |
Eileen Phillips, HSDP Professor, Basic Skills, High School Diploma & GED/HiSET Prep Program, NOCE - 23 years of service |
Bill Pinkham, Physical Education Professor, Athletics/Kinesiology, Cypress College - 23 years of service |
Jessica Puma, Foreign Language Professor, Language Arts, Cypress College - 23 years of service |
Jeffrey Rodine, Reading Professor, Humanities, Fullerton College - 20 years of service |
Charmaine Smith, Accounting Professor, Business & Computer Information Systems, Fullerton College - 23 years of service |
Ambika Talwar, English Professor, Language Arts, Cypress College - 32 years of service |
Carole Villasenor, Counselor, Health Sciences, Cypress College - 39 years of service |
Susan Vincent, Counselor, EOPS, Fullerton College - 23 years of service |
Kathleen Whalen, Dance, Fine Arts, Fullerton College - 40 years of service |
Lindsay Whiting, English as a Second Language Professor, Humanities, Fullerton College - 16 years of service |
25 Years of Service
Violeta Aguilera Valdes, Grant & Special Project Assistant, English as a Second Language, NOCE |
Jose Alcaraz, Financial Aid Technician, Financial Aid, Fullerton College |
Ron Armale, Physical Sciences Professor, Physical Sciences, Cypress College |
Sergio Banda, Sociology Professor, Social Sciences, Fullerton College |
Larry Beidler, Physical Education Instructor, Kinesiology, Cypress College |
Giselle Blanche, Sociology Professor, Social Sciences, Fullerton College |
Linda Borla, English Professor, Language Arts, Cypress College |
Lina Callahan, Foreign Language Professor, Humanities, Fullerton College |
Matthew Carnes, Facilities Custodian I, Maintenance & Operations, Cypress College |
William Chamberlin, Earth Sciences Professor, Natural Sciences, Fullerton College |
Lidia Coman, Auto Shop Coordinator, Career Technical Education, Cypress College |
Dale Craig, Computer Information Systems Professor, Business & CIS, Fullerton College |
Benjamin Crowell, Physics Professor, Natural Sciences, Fullerton College |
Larry Curiel, Sociology Professor, Social Sciences, Cypress College |
Deborah Davidson, Art Professor, Fine Arts, Fullerton College |
Edgar Herrera, Foreign Language Professor, Language Arts, Cypress College |
Oanh Hoang, Library Assistant II, Library, Fullerton College |
Elaine Loayza, Instructional Assistant, English as a Second Language, NOCE |
Alireza Moady, Computer Information Systems Professor, Business & CIS, Cypress College |
Lisa Morales, Accounting Technician, Bursar's Office, Cypress College |
Melanie Nabahani, English Professor, Language Arts, Cypress College |
Dustin Nguyen, Specialist, Admission & Records, Cypress College |
Paul Paiement, Art Professor, Fine & Performing Arts, Cypress College |
John Reid, Facilities Custodian II, Maintenance & Operations, Fullerton College |
Eric Sands, Groundskeeper, Maintenance & Operations, Fullerton College |
Layna Santana, Production Center Coordinator, Mail Room/Production Services, Fullerton College |
Kathryn Sonne, English Professor, Language Arts, Cypress College |
Chip Stockwell, Specialist, Production Center, NOCCCD |
Herman Tran, Equipment Operator, Maintenance & Operations, Cypress College |
Barbara Woolner, Personnel Services Specialist, Human Resources, NOCCCD |
Nancy Woolridge, Computer Information Sciences Professor, Business & CIS, Fullerton College |
Calvin Young, Biological Science Professor, Natural Sciences, Fullerton College |
30 Years of Service
Ana Cota, Clerical Assistant I, Physical Plant Office, Cypress College |
Julie Felender, Psychology Professor, Social Sciences, Fullerton College |
Deidre Hughes, Reading Professor, Humanities, Fullerton College |
Liana Koeppel, Speech Professor, Language Arts, Cypress College |
Callista Lee, Psychology Professor, Social Sciences, Fullerton College |
Richard Lozinsky, Earth Sciences Professor, Natural Sciences, Fullerton College |
Cecilia Richie, Receptionist, Switchboard, Cypress College |
Ellen Rosen, English as a Second Language Professor, Humanities, Fullerton College |
Cynthia Shrout, Mathematics Professor, Science, Engineering & Math, Cypress College |
Tilahun Yimenu, Chemistry Professor, Natural Sciences, Fullerton College |
Cindy Zarske, Mathematics Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science, Fullerton College |
35 Years of Service
Cynthia Grein, Manager, Campus Accounting, Bursar's Office, Fullerton College |
John Kehoe, Landscape Coordinator, Maintenance & Operations, Fullerton College |
George Kraft, Carpenter, Building, Cypress College |
Carol Lewis, History Professor, Social Sciences, Cypress College |
Peter Matthews, Political Science Professor, Social Sciences, Cypress College |
Masumi Oberlin, Library Assistant III, Library, Fullerton College |
Andres Rico-Barajas, Equipment Operator, Maintenance & Operations, Fullerton College |
40 Years of Service
Carolee Freer, Court Reporting, Business & CIS, Cypress College |
Debra Smith, Student Services Specialist, Disability Support Services, NOCE |
Kathleen Whalen, Dance Professor, Physical Education, Fullerton College |