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Clement, Kent

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Kent Clement

Kent Clement is an outdoor education instructor at Colorado Mountain College leadville

Professor Outdoor Education and Leadership

719-486-4270 | kclement@coloradomtn.edu

 

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2016 Full-time Faculty of the Year

What Students Say

Kent Clement is an outdoor education and leadership professor at Colorado Mountain College Leadville. Here he is pictured with a student in Land Water Compass navigation class“Kent is unbelievably knowledgeable on just about any subject you want to talk about. I’ve said in the past that I need a pocket Kent to answer life’s questions. He has been undoubtedly one of the most influential people in life.” –Brittany LeTendre

“My favorite class at CMC was Outdoor Leadership with Kent Clement. It was really enlightening to study with an excellent leader and long time outdoor professional.” – Don Nguyen

“I was able to have the fantastic experience of shadowing Kent Clement in Desert Orientation. This opportunity to spend 7 days learning from seasoned guides… everything from delicious backcountry recipes to navigation techniques through the challenging desert terrain… I feel like my skill-set grew exponentially.” –Sarah Duprey

Runyon, Jeffrey Alan

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Jeffrey Alan Runyon

Associate Professor of English and Literature

719.486.4240 | jrunyon@coloradomtn.edu

photo - Communications professor teaches in a CMC in Leadville classroom.Education

  • BA in English Language and Literature with a minor in Philosophy from Sam Houston State University (2003).
  • MA in English Language and Literature from University of Northern Colorado (2006).
  • MFA in Creative Writing, Emphasis on Formal Versecraft, from Western State Colorado University (2014).

Professional  Associations

Colorado Representative and Secretary to the Executive Council of the Two-Year College English Association—Southwest Chapter (TYCA-SW)

National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE), 2008-2012.

About

Jeffrey Runyon has been teaching at Colorado Mountain College Leadville since 2008. He has committed his time to teaching English—composition, literature, poetry, creative writing, and more. Jeffrey was named Full-time Faculty of the Year in 2009-2010 and was the Faculty Senator for the Leadville campus from 2008-2012.

Jeffrey Runyon has been on CMC’s International Programs Committee since 2008, and lead the study abroad trip to Ireland in 2013.

When he isn’t teaching, Jeffrey enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, reading, writing, motorcycling, and traveling.

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What Students Say

“The encouragement, understanding, and guidance imbued within Jeffrey’s style of teaching urges students to consider the world around them in a broader sense—to think and to question–using the subject matter as a catalyst for expanding and illuminating our minds.” –Anna Wolner

“Epic Literature was my favorite class at CMC and Jeff made it an incredible experience!” –Zach Vazquez

McCall, Kelli

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Kelli McCall

photo - Kelli McCall with graduatesDiscipline Coordinator
Associate Professor, Developmental Education

719-486-4207 | kmccall@coloradomtn.edu

Education

  • B.A. Spanish and Hispanic Studies, St. Olaf College
  • M.Ed. Adult Education, University of Minnesota

Professional Certifications

  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Western State College
  • Adult Education, University of Minnesota

About

Kelli McCall speaking at Colorado Mountain College LeadvilleKelli McCall has taught full-time at Colorado Mountain College since 2010. She teaches college composition and reading, developmental math, and GED courses at CMC Leadville. Kelli was named Full-time Faculty of the Year in 2011 and 2017. She is the faculty advisor for Student Government Affairs (SGA) and the coordinator of the Common Reader program in Leadville.

Kelli enjoys getting to know students in and outside the classroom and is very involved in the Leadville community.

“I am reminded every day that each of my students is an expert in some way or field,” says McCall, “and it is up to me to tap into that expertise to support his or her educational journey.”

When she isn’t teaching, she enjoys running, participating in community events and organizations.

“When we promote the love of learning and literacy,” says Kelli, “Our communities and those within them will thrive.”

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What Students Say

“Kelli goes above and beyond with all her students. She strives to see them excel academically. Kelli really listens to her students and really works with them to help them improve.” –Laurie Eanes

Mallozzi, Cooper

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Cooper Mallozzi

Professor, Outdoor Education; Dean, School of Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation
719-486-4272 | cmallozzi@coloradomtn.edu

photo - Cooper MallozziEducation

  • M.S. Science Education, Montana State University
  • Professional Residency in Environmental Education at Teton Science School
  • B.A. Psychology, University of Vermont

Professional Certifications and Associations

  • Leadville City Council Member since 2012
  • Cloud City Conservation Center founding board member
  • NOLS Instructor since 2000
  • Association of Outdoor Education & Recreation (AORE) Access Committee Member
  • AORE 2010 National Conference Host Committee Member

photo - Cooper Mallozzi skiingAbout

Cooper came to CMC in 2008 after serving students at High Mountain Institute from 2003 – 2008 as a science, math, and wilderness ethics teacher and expedition leader. He teaches outdoor orientation courses as well as recreation practices and other classes with an outdoor education focus at Colorado Mountain College Leadville. Cooper also taught science in Lenk, Switzerland (2001-2002) at Alpine Environmental Education Center for Hohliebi Educational Programs where he also served as the outdoor programmer.

In his free time, Cooper enjoys all things snow and bikes, community building/development, and adventuring with wife Carrie and kids Hattie and Hobbes.

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Gusaas, Jason

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Jason Gusaas

Jason Gusaas is a Ski Area Operations instructor at Colorado Mountain College LeadvilleAssistant Professor, Ski Area Operations

719-486-4229 | jgusaas@coloradomtn.edu

Education

AAS Ski Area Management, Gogebic Community College

 Professional Certifications and Awards

Terrain Master of the Year 2002, Colorado Ski Country USA

Certified Snowmobile Safety Instructor, State of Colorado

About

Jason began his career in the ski industry by aiding in the construction of Huff Hills, a small ski area in North Dakota. He was the foreman on all phases of construction from the ground up, including installing the snowmaking system, lifts, clearing trails, as well as building the chalet and shop. After completing the Ski Area Management program at Gogebic Community College, Jason headed out for an internship at Copper Mountain and never left. He was the Terrain Parks and Half Pipes Foreman at Copper Mountain for 11 years and was the first recipient of the Terrain Master of the Year award presented by Colorado Ski Country USA in 2002.

Ski Area Operations faculty Jason Gusaas and other SAO graduates skiing with their cap and gowns.In 2002, Jason stepped away from Copper to pursue a position with Plant Snow Design. During his five years with them, he had the opportunity to work on several events such as the Chevy Grand Prix of Snowboarding, The Vail Honda Session, The World Cup of Snowboarding, The Swatch Boarder Cross World Tour as well as consulting, designing and operator training for many other ski areas.

Jason has taught at Colorado Mountain College Leadville since 2009 and enjoys the close proximity to so many outdoor activities that Leadville provides. His hobbies include spending time with his family, snowboarding, hunting and fishing.

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What Students Say

“Jason was very influential in my success in the Ski Area Operations program. He’s been in the industry for a long time and has tons of knowledge to share with students.” – Alex Ranz

Coit, Roger

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Roger Coit

photo - Roger CoitAssistant Professor, Emergency Medical Services and Outdoor Studies

719-486-4259 | rcoit@coloradomtn.edu

Education

  • B.S. Animal Biology (Zoology), Colorado State University
  • NREMT – Paramedic, Swedish Medical Center/ Health One EMS

Professional Certifications and Associations

  • Ambulance Service Management certificate, Fitch and Associates
  • Colorado EMS Instructor / Primary / Administrator, Colorado Paramedic
  • Former National Ski Patrol OEC Instructor (8yrs.) and Level II National Ski Patrol Cert.
  • Wilderness EMT/Instructor
  • Professional member, American Avalanche Association
  • American Avalanche Association, PRO Programs Instructor
  • American Institute of Avalanche Research and Education, Course Leader
  • American Canoe Association Swift-water Rescue Instructor
  • Incident Command System 100-400 and Multi-Agency Coordination

About

Since 2009, Roger Coit has been a faculty member of Colorado Mountain College in Leadville instructing EMS and Outdoor Studies courses. Prior to becoming a full-time faculty member, he taught as an adjunct instructor for the college since 1998, leading courses in avalanche safety, wilderness medicine, and urban EMS.

From 2003 – 2011, Roger worked as a paramedic and Deputy Director for Summit County EMS, and he now works as a part-time Paramedic in Chaffee County, Colorado. Roger has significant wilderness rescue experience and has been a lead instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates since 1995. He was the ski patrol assistant director and snow safety coordinator with Monarch Ski Area for ten years, from 1991 – 2001.

He also has many years as a river guide and river manager on the Arkansas River as well as guiding on many other rivers in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and West Virginia. In collaboration with local avalanche experts and respected agencies, Roger has been involved in the development of the Avalanche Science curriculum since its very beginnings.

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What Students Say:

“I loved being in Roger’s Wilderness First Responder class. He’s a nice person, very cool, funny and most importantly he is beyond qualified for the courses he teaches.” -Codi Williams

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