Photo: Trey Shelton

Trey Shelton

Outdoor Studies Program Manager
719-486-4253 | tshelton@coloradomtn.edu
Pronouns: He/Him

Colorado Mountain College Leadville
Office: Room 414

2013 Adjunct Instructor of the Year

Education

  • Resource & Environmental Geography, Texas State University - San Marcos

About

Trey joined the Colorado Mountain College Outdoor Studies team in 2011. Along with managing the campus outdoor programs, he teaches whitewater and river focused outdoor courses both locally and internationally.

Trey began his outdoor career at 18 working as a river guide and kayak instructor on the Upper Arkansas River in Buena Vista, CO. He has worked in the outdoor industry ever since, and enjoys sharing his love for the outdoors with new students each year.

Photo: Trey Shelton on Mt. Kilimanjaro

 

 


Jeffrey Alan Runyon

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.

Links

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

Kelli McCall

Discipline Coordinator; Professor, Developmental Education; Program Chair HSE
719-486-4207 | kmccall@coloradomtn.edu

photo - Kelli McCall with graduatesEducation

  • 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.”

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

2017 Faculty of the Year

Cooper Mallozzi

Cooper Mallozzi

Professor of Outdoor Recreation Leadership
719-486-4272 | cmallozzi@coloradomtn.edu
Pronouns: He/Him

Education

  • M.S. Science Education
  • Professional Residency in Environmental Education
  • Wilderness First Responder
  • BICP Skills Instructor
  • Avalanche L3

Affiliations and Community Involvement

  • Cloud City Wheelers
  • Cloud City Mountain Sports

Personal Interests

Anything on boats, bikes, and skis. Finding remote outdoor adventures with family, friends, and students away from connectivity (ie - no phones) is a passion.

Role at CMC

I aim to help students maximize their potential to support any and every team they will be a part of in life. Home, community, career, and everything in between — effective leadership, communication, and cooperation centered on achievement of group goals will make for a rewarding life journey.

About Leadville or Colorado

Leadvillians are just good people, and we have the great fortune of a solid community amidst natural terrain and seasons that make for easy local backcountry excursions year-round. When grander adventure calls, Colorado is well-situated for trips to canyon, river, and desert environments.

Jason Gusaas is a Ski Area Operations instructor at Colorado Mountain College Leadville

Jason Gusaas

Assistant Professor, Ski Area Operations
719-486-4229 | jgusaas@coloradomtn.edu

2023 CMC Faculty of the Year, Leadville

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.

See story: CMC work backbone of Leadville ski joring course

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.

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