NAME: Deepti Karkhanis
HOME DEPARTMENT: Psychology
OTHER ROLES: Program Chair – Psychology
My favorite teaching moments are when I see students succeed and reach their academic or life goals. It’s also incredibly rewarding when they share with me that my course ignites their passion for school and learning.
HOBBIES: Outdoor activities such as hiking and traveling to new places.
CAMPUS TIPS: Academic Success Center, Benefits Hub.
WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU:
I’m currently serving as the Department Chair of Psychology at Bellevue College, WA. I received my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Psychology from Delhi University in India, and my Doctoral degree in Applied Developmental Psychology from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. I am a developmental psychologist whose teaching interests include Lifespan Psychology, General Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Positive Psychology, and First Year Seminar. I look forward to seeing you in my class!
NAME: M. Renatta Fernandez
HOME DEPARTMENT: World Languages – Spanish
My favorite teaching moment is when I see the eyes of a student light up as they grasp a concept or understand something I say. It’s like a light bulb turning on above their head. I enjoy knowing that I have helped that student reach their potential. These moments remind me why I love what I do!
HOBBIES: I love biking & hiking in the Northwest. I am an avid traveler and I also enjoy music, going to concerts and to the movies.
CAMPUS TIPS: My favorite spot to relax on campus is the little park outside of the gym. I believe it is called wellness center challenge course.
WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I love learning about new cultures. I love to cook and try new food from different countries or regions.
NAME: Cara Diaconoff
HOME DEPARTMENT: English
OTHER ROLES: Faculty Advisor, Literature Club
My favorite teaching moment is seeing students publish or share the work they created in my class.
HOBBIES: Music shows, easy-to-moderate hikes
CAMPUS TIPS: Bellezine – Annual literary magazine publishing work of current BC students and alums
WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I have published a novel and stories; a lot of my writing is inspired somehow by Russia or encounters between Russians and Americans.
NAME: Ian Walker
HOME DEPARTMENT: Geography
OTHER ROLES: Program Chair of the Geography Department, member of the Positive Policies for Adjuncts Committee
HOBBIES: Traveling, soccer, movies, concerts, enjoying life!
CAMPUS TIPS: Never be afraid to ask a question, no matter how trivial you may think it is. We are all here for you!
WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?: I once rode across the state of California on a camel. I also had you believe this was a true story!
NAME: Julian Barr
HOME DEPARTMENT: Geography
OTHER ROLES: FT Faculty at South Seattle College
HOBBIES: In my free, I enjoy watching/reading anything in the horror/thriller genre, geocaching, and baking.
CAMPUS TIPS: While I do recommend the coffee on campus, I also would encourage everyone to visit 5 Stones Coffee, which is right by the Landerholm Circle entrance.
WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?:
I am ABD in Geography studying the historical geographies of lesbian and queer women in Seattle from 1930-1970 at the UW and do public scholarship work about the queer history of Pioneer Square, which includes a walking tour. I have published on the representations of masculinity in popular culture and am currently working on a paper on masculinity and friendship on television.
NAME: Hima Rami
HOME DEPARTMENT: Basic and Transitional Studies (A & H)
My favorite teaching moment is having the opportunity to encourage students to express themselves and share their many talents with others. It’s truly delightful to see students from varied cultural backgrounds come together to share and learn from each other.
HOBBIES: I am an avid reader, love to travel and exercise everyday!
CAMPUS TIPS: The Library Media Center (LMC) has a wonderful assortment of resources both in person and online!
WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I come from a immigrant background and consider myself privileged to be able to support students and provide a safe space to study.
NAME: Jennifer Parada
HOME DEPARTMENT: Psychology
HOBBIES: In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, including my cat Stella, and engaging in random hobbies like going to the movies, cooking, embroidery, poetry, and spending time outside.
CAMPUS TIPS: Spend some time wandering around campus! We are fortunate enough to have a very green campus, so explore the various trails and enjoy the fresh pine smells. This is also a great way to know where important support offices are around the campus including the Academic Success Center, Multicultural Services, and the U Building (which includes services like the Disability Resource Center and Center for Career Connections).
NAME: Dellyssa Edinboro
HOME DEPARTMENT: Cultural and Ethnic Studies
OTHER ROLES: Assistant Professor – Cultural and Ethnic Studies Department, Chair – Cultural and Ethnic Studies Department, Culturally
NAME: Jenna Fox (she/her/they/them)
HOME DEPARTMENT: Career Education Options (CEO)
OTHER ROLES: Sr. Adjunct Professor in CEO department
HOBBIES: Reading, cold plunging in Puget Sound, nature photography, and starting too many creative projects to finish.
CAMPUS TIPS: Think about college like visiting another country: learn the language (what does DRC, FAFSA, ASC, and office hours mean?!), visit all the sites (have you been to the planetarium, the N building computer lab, or the Writing Center?), and ask plenty of questions of staff/instructors!
WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR STUDENTS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?:
I am neurodivergent and love encouraging students to pursue educational paths that fit their unique goals!
NAME: Chris Dixon-Hundredmark, PhD
HOME DEPARTMENT: Anthropology
CAMPUS TIPS: Bellevue College Faculty and Staff care a great deal about students and are here to help. Remember to reach out for support. And don’t forget to use the library and connect with our fabulous librarians.
WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?:
I am an Anthropologist and my research centers on Maya agriculture, community organization, and household archaeology. I have conducted fieldwork in Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, and Hawaii. I am passionate about helping students navigate higher education. When not at work, you can typically find me hanging out with my wife, our son, and our two golden retrievers.
NAME: Archana Ann Alwar
HOME DEPARTMENT: World Languages-Arts and Humanities
OTHER ROLES: College in the High School, Spanish Coordinator
My teaching moment is witnessing students develop a keen interest in Spanish culture, often leading them to inquire about tutoring opportunities in the Academic Success Center
HOBBIES: Traveling, reading, cooking
CAMPUS TIPS: Running Start Student Association
WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU LIKE STUDENTS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?: I love teaching Spanish. I had the opportunity to teach at INaWORD Centre for Languages in Chennai India.
NAME: Caroline Whittaker
BIO:
Caroline (Carol) Whittaker is a Senior Adjunct Professor in the Business and Technology division, where she has been since 2011. Carol maintains a passion for teaching and greatly values the opportunity of learning from her students and advocating their success as well as her colleagues. Carol has served on several committees across the Bellevue College (BC) campus, facilitated workshops, and is a current Executive Council Member of Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE); past Chair of the Faculty Assessment Coordinating Team (FACT); former co-director of Faculty Commons. Carol has facilitated workshops and is devoted to contributing to the work of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus.
Carol holds a Master of Business Administration in Financial Management and Doctor of Business Administration Degree with a specialization in Organizational Leadership. Carol also maintains a background as well as experience in human resource management, business management, organizational leadership, and diversity and equity efforts. Carol’s active lifestyle includes writing, spending precious time with family, running(jogging), cycling, embracing and exploring the beauty of nature that encompasses hiking, camping, and photography; horseback riding, and quiet time with a good book read
Last Updated July 25, 2024