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Catalina Wilson is a recent graduate who earned both an Associate of General Studies and an Associate of Business. Over the past three years, she has been an active and dedicated member of our campus community. Catalina played a vital role in student life through her involvement in various clubs and served with distinction in the Associated Students of Western Nevada, WNC鈥檚 student government, where she recently completed her 2024鈥�2025 term as Student Body President. During her presidency, she led initiatives that promoted student engagement and built a more inclusive campus environment.

Known for her drive, compassion, and collaborative spirit, Catalina leaves WNC with not only academic achievements but also a legacy of leadership and service. She is now on her way to begin her next chapter at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she will pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Business Accounting.

Dr. Jennifer Verive has been an adjunct faculty at Western for over 19 years, teaching General Psychology (PSY 101) and Academic Success Strategies (EPY 150). She is also the instructor for WNC's CREST program where she facilitates program activities and teaches Introduction to the College Experience (CEP 121). Dr. V's training is in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (workplace psych). Her consulting work focuses on making workplaces fairer and happier spaces while ensuring a strong financial return for organizations. Whether teaching, consulting, or volunteering, Dr. V is dedicated to supporting individuals on their paths to self-making -- especially via pro-social gaming and art.

Dr. Kathleen Swartz is currently teaching Management 412 - Change Management.  She has taught for two semesters.  Kathleen wanted to teach to share her years of experience working for multinational corporations.  She has led two significant organizational change programs and is currently an independent technical transformation business partner delivering  strategic solutions & guidance that meet critical organization needs & fast-changing environments

She is also a thought leader for strategies and practices used by senior leaders that meet aggressive project requirements, as well as a problem solver collaborating with multi-functional teams for successful achievement of stakeholders鈥� needs. She offers expertise with project planning and scheduling, and design organizational development changes and change management techniques which impact behavioral practices while presenting routine reviews to track progress. 

"I am a dedicated and compassionate nursing professional originally from the Philippines, with a strong foundation in diverse clinical settings and a growing career in nursing education. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of the City of Manila and later completed a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Education from Grand Canyon University in 2022. Over the years, I have cultivated a broad range of nursing experiences鈥攆rom medical-surgical and neonate/ pediatric care to emergency and public health nursing鈥攖hat have shaped my holistic and patient-centered approach.

My favorite role remains in Emergency Nursing, where agility, adaptability, critical thinking, and emotional resilience are not only essential but deeply rewarding. One of the most profound milestones in my career was contributing to the COVID-19 response in New York City鈥攁n experience that deepened my empathy and strengthened my commitment to both patients and their families during the most vulnerable times of their lives.

In 2023, I joined Western Nevada College as a second-year nursing instructor. I currently teach medical-surgical theory and clinical courses, guiding future nurses through the essential foundations of safe and effective patient care. Being part of a student鈥檚 journey鈥攚atching them grow in confidence, knowledge, and heart鈥攊s one of the most fulfilling aspects of my profession." - Irene Jen Schiller, MSN, RN

In this episode of the Spotlight on Instruction, produced by Western Nevada College鈥檚 Center for Teaching Excellence, we sit down with Chemistry professor Christian Copley Salem to explore his journey as an educator. He shares his love for dogs, his approach to teaching STEM with empathy, and what it means to create a supportive, student-centered classroom. With a focus on listening, connection, and curiosity, Christian offers thoughtful insights into how he engages students and promotes a positive learning environment.

"Being an instructor at WNC is the culmination of a lifelong love of learning. I am passionate about teaching, but the best part of my time at WNC has been the people, both students and faculty. The culture of openness and mutual respect between instructors and students makes it very easy to love my job." - Christian Copley Salem, Ph.D.

In 2018 Margaret received her Masters degree in Instructional Design. It was the first time she had done course work towards a degree that was not in ASL. It was challenging, but she was so glad to have switched gears. At that same time, she was teaching in person classes for Western Nevada College part-time, and many of the students asked if she ever thought about teaching ASL online. Considering both her BS and MA were online degrees, she decided to design her first online ASL course.

She worked on the course for over a period of a year, spending hours developing teaching videos, additional resources, and an outline on how she would teach each course. She started with ASL 1 and 2, then later developed 3 and 4. One of her goals was to be able to reach students everywhere, especially rural areas, homebound students, students with various disabilities and more. So far the program has reached students in 28 different states, with more being added every semester. The online courses offer opportunities for so many different kinds of students, High School students, single Moms and Dads, Full-time workers, military, teachers needing CEU鈥檚, speech pathologists, and people who are simply interested in learning the language. She found teaching ASL online to be incredibly rewarding, and that having this online forum creates a pathway for so many students, who otherwise would not have access, to to learn this beautiful language.

"As Circulation Manager, my main duties are to essentially manage the library floor and everything in it. This includes the books, library equipment, course reserves, study room reservations, seating arrangements, etc. and any issues or problems that might come up related to any of those items. Additionally, it's my responsibility to ensure the circulation desk is fully staffed during all open hours. As far as what does the library mean to me? Well, aside from the organization, it's a space that has always been available for people to just be themselves; Additionally, it's a place full of wonder and imagination and it seems that no matter how many days one has been in the space, there is always something new to learn and explore." - Circulation Manager Cameron Carr