Jeremiah Johnson

Dr. Jeremiah Fernandez Johnson

Assistant Dean of Instruction
719-486-4294 | jjohnson@coloradomtn.edu
Pronouns: He/Him

Education

  • Doctorate in Higher Education, University of Denver

Awards/Recognition

  • Harvard Leadership Program in situational leadership styles

Role at CMC

My role is primarily in academic affairs. I work with faculty to deliver innovative and inclusive curriculum. I also work with our community constituents to develop programs that elevate the economic, social, cultural, and environmental vitality of our beautiful Rocky Mountain communities.

Personal Interests

I have one beautiful daughter who is my world. I love to fly fish, camp, ski, and cook. I am a music aficionado and play the saxophone, piano, flute, clarinet, and guitar.

About Leadville

I love that Leadville is so diverse and we at CMC are an integral part of breaking barriers for our community members to earn college degrees.

Leticia Burbano de Lara, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Elementary Education
970-947-8493 | lburbanodelara@coloradomtn.edu

photo: Leticia Burbano de LarEducation

  • Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, New Mexico State University
  • M.A. in Applied Linguistics, Texas Tech University
  • B.A. in Spanish Philology, Linguistics, and Literature, Universidad de Costa Rica

Awards

  • Full-time Faculty of the Year 2017-2018, Vail Valley Campus, Colorado Mountain College
  • Honors Graduate, Graduate School, New Mexico State University, 2014
  • Academic and Leadership Stole. Hispanic Faculty/Staff Caucus, New Mexico State University, 2014

Recent Publication

  • Glazewski, K. D., Villa, E., Burbano de Lara, L., Costa-Guerra, B., & Pacheco, R. (2018). Leadership Implications for Creative Partnerships: Expressions of Emerging Agency, Identity, and Participation among Latino Children in an Afterschool Film Program. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal – Special Issue in Arts-Based Learning.

Professional Interests/Associations

  • Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social-MALCS, 2017-Present
  • Colorado Association of Bilingual Education 2016-Present
  • American Educational Research Association, 2011-Present
  • National Association of Multicultural Education, 2008-Present

Liz Qualman

Liz Qualman

Director of Teacher Education
970-376-4667 | equalman@coloradomtn.edu

  • B.A. in History, Colorado State University
  • Elementary Education Certification, Fort Lewis College
  • M.A. in Education, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
  • Ed.D in Higher Education Administration, The University of Denver - ABD

Awards/Publications

University of Denver Daniels Business School 2021 Award Recipient for Inclusive Excellence.

Numerous funded grants include: Rural Teacher Fellowship Stipends, CDHE Plan Into Action, CDHE Mentor Teacher Endorsement, CDHE Open Educational Resources, and National Geographic Rural Educator, and COSI Workforce.

Writing and artwork featured in many craft industry publications such as Creating Keepsakes, Scrapbooking and Beyond, Paper Creations, Scrapbook Trends, Christmas 365, CARDS, with 5 featured magazine covers.

Professional Associations

  • Member and Chair of The Colorado Council of Deans/Directors of Education

Family

Enjoy spending time with two wonderful children, two little Westie dogs, and one smiley leopard gecko.

Personal Interests

I have been living in one of our mountain communities for over 25 years and along with the mountain lifestyle — hiking, skiing, camping, paddle boarding, and golf. I also enjoy exploring city life and can be found spending time on the front range as well.

Kimberly Carmitchel

Associate Professor, Psychology
970-618-7216 | kcarmitchel@coloradomtn.edu

Education

  • MA, Agency Counseling
  • Marriage and Family Certification
  • School Counseling

Awards

  • 2018-19 CMC Vail Valley full-time Faculty of the Year

Personal Interests

I am passionate about the study and application of Psychology. I particularly focus my work in the areas of Wellness and Personal Empowerment.

Virginia Nicolai

Department Chair, Associate Professor, English as a Second Language
970-569-2973 | vnicolai@coloradomtn.edu

photo - Virginia NicolaiEducation

  • M.A. Applied Linguistics, University of New South Wales
  • B.A. French Studies, Wesleyan University
  • TESOL/CELTA Certificate, School for International Training
  • Adult Basic Education Authorization, Colorado Department of Education

Professional Interests/Associations

  • Board Member of Colorado Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CoTESOL)

Personal interests

I love to travel and have visited more than 25 countries around the world.