About Us

Purpose Statement

The Arts & Humanities Division develops curriculum and delivers instruction that stimulates intellectual and imaginative curiosity, critical and creative thinking, and varied means of expression among all learners seeking to develop the critical habits of mind necessary for personal, civic, and cultural life and work in a civil, democratic society. We cultivate inclusive learning environments that engage diverse traditions, ideas, expression, practices and values of human beings.

Administrative Staff

Nancy Dick's profile

Nancy Dick

Dean of Arts & Humanities Division


Abril Martinez-Rodriguez's profile

Abril Martinez-Rodriguez

Program Navigator, ABE, HS+, & GED


Britta Johanna Echtle's profile

Britta Johanna Echtle

Program Manager: English Language Acquisition; English Language Institute

Biography:

Britta Johanna Echtle is an educator at heart, with more than 30 years of experience teaching in K–12 and higher education, alongside a distinguished career in museum and cultural leadership across the U.S. and Canada. She holds a Master’s in Museum & Gallery Studies, a Bachelor’s in Education, and an additional degree in Commercial Art. …more about Britta Johanna Echtle


Deborah Dauterman's profile

Deborah Dauterman

Program Manager, Interior Design AA/BA


Donna Miguel's profile

Donna Miguel

Assistant Dean of Arts & Humanities Division, English Instructor


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Elaine Nutter

Program Navigator, ESL & I-BEST


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Gabriel Brown

Division Operations Director


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Gaebrielle Manikan

Multifunctional Administrative and Marketing Associate

Biography:

My name is Gaebrielle Manikan, or Gaeb for short, and I am part of the work study program for the Arts & Humanities Department. Currently, I am working towards a Media & Communications Degree at UW Bothell to pursue my goals of being a journalist.A little bit more about me: I enjoy reading and writing, …more about Gaebrielle Manikan


Miranda Jones's profile

Miranda Jones

Administrative Assistant to the Dean


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Ted Mansfield

Program Specialist IV: BaTS, ABE, HS+, GED, & I-BEST


Troy Tompkins's profile

Troy Tompkins

Stage Technician


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Victor Sisavath

Program Manager, Arts & Humanities

Biography:

My name is Victor Sisavath (He, His, Him) and I am a Program Manager in the Arts and Humanities Division. I have been working in higher education for over seven years and counting. Before I became a program manager, I was a program coordinator at the Arts and Humanities Division, which has helped me enormously …more about Victor Sisavath


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Tonio Ramos

Administrative and Marketing Associate

Biography:

Most people call me Tonio. I am President of the Joy of Board Gaming Club, Treasurer of the InfoSec club, and might have helped you print schoolwork in one of the computer labs. I was an Aviation Electrician in the Navy for 5 years and a low-volt electrician for another 5 years here in Washington, …more about Tonio Ramos


Last Updated July 24, 2024