Whether you’re starting your first career, making a career change, or navigating a transition due to job loss, Barton is here to support your future.
Our Workforce Training & Community Education department offers flexible, affordable pathways designed to meet you where you are—and take you where you want to go. We provide hands-on learning, industry-relevant skills, and personalized guidance to help you succeed in today’s job market or prepare for continued education.
Skills for Today. Opportunities for Tomorrow.
Barton offers:
- Certificate programs and associate degrees for in-demand careers
- Short-term training to quickly upskill or reskill
- Transfer options to continue your education at a four-year college
- Customized support for career transitions, re-entry, or advancement
Whether you're ready to build new skills, earn credentials, or start a fresh chapter, Barton is ready to help you take the next step!
Create Your Future
Prepare for in-demand careers with hands-on training and flexible learning options. Whether you're starting fresh or leveling up, Barton’s WTCE programs give you the skills and confidence to move forward.
Get in Touch
Contact Barton's Division of Workforce Training & Community Education at (620) 786-1107 or wtce@bartonccc.edu, or check out the directory below to get in touch with our faculty and staff.
Become a Cougar
Complete the Admissions checklist of requirements to become a Cougar today.
Barton classes are affordable and accessible, with sessions starting throughout the year.
You have many options to help you accomplish yours goals and we're here to help!
WTCE Directory
WTCE Directory
Meet the WTCE Faculty and Staff
FACULTY/STAFF |
POSITION |
PHONE INFORMATION |
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Baker, Chris |
Executive Director of Healthcare & Public Service |
(620) 792-9267 |
bakerc@bartonccc.edu |
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Barr, Nicole |
Coordinator of Correctional Education |
(620) 792-9396 |
barrn@bartonccc.edu |
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Bogner, Mark |
CNH Trainer |
(620) 792-9337 |
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Bonnell, KellyAnn |
Instructor/Coordinator Early Childhood |
(620) 786-1130 |
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Brauer, Kara |
Instructor - Nursing |
(620) 792-9353 |
brauerk@bartonccc.edu |
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Collins, Allan |
BASICS Instructor - Ellsworth Correctional Facility |
NA |
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Cowles, Emily |
Instructor/Coordinator - Dietary Manager Program |
(620) 786-7561 |
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Dannebohm, Jon |
Technology Assistant |
(620) 792-9393 |
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Demel, Hannah |
Instructor- Nursing | (620) 792-8356 | demelh@bartonccc.edu |
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Dietz, Carla |
Coordinator of Adult Healthcare |
(620) 792-9298 |
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Enstrom, Carla |
Secretary- Emergency Medical Support and Medical Laboratory Technology |
(620) 792-9341 |
enstromc@bartonccc.edu |
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Fitzgerald, Sayde |
Instructor- Nursing |
(620) 786-7485 |
fitzgeraldh@bartonccc.edu |
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Foley, Mary |
Executive Director of Agriculture & Industry Education |
(620) 792-9278 |
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Frank, Keith |
Instructor/Coordinator- Natural Gas |
(620) 792-9381 |
frankk@bartonccc.edu |
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Furrow, Renetta |
Secretary for Executive Director of Healthcare & Public Safety, Business, Technology & Community Education |
(620) 792-9358 |
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Gale, Cristi |
Instructor/Coordinator - Information Technology |
(620) 786-1183 |
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Galloway, Shawn |
Instructor- Welding |
(620) 786-7484 |
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Gunther, Karen |
Director of Medical Laboratory Technology |
(620) 786-1133 |
guntherka@bartonccc.edu |
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Hartzell, Andrew |
Lead Instructor- Emergency Medical Services |
NA |
hartzella@bartonccc.edu |
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Hazen, Samantha |
Instructor- Nursing |
NA |
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Higbee, Logan |
Clinical Coordinator- Paramedic |
NA |
higbeel@bartonccc.edu |
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Hill, Latoya |
Instructor/Coordinator - Pharmacy Technician |
(620) 786-7445 |
hilll@bartonccc.edu |
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Heier, Deanna |
Instructor-Business Computer Management |
(620) 786-1118 |
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Knaple, Judith |
Instructor- Adult Healthcare |
(620) 786-1152 |
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Kottas, Kathy |
Dean of Workforce Training & Community Education |
(620) 786-1107 |
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Kultgen, Danielle |
Administrative Assistant-Workforce Training and Community Education |
(620) 786-1108 |
kultgend@bartonccc.edu |
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Larmer, Nick |
Director of Emergency Services Education |
(620) 792-9347 |
larmern@bartonccc.edu |
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Lawson, Jill |
Instructor - Nursing |
(620) 792-9350 |
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Libal, Jeanette |
Career Advisor |
NA |
libalj@bartonccc.edu |
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Little, Karly |
Director of Early College Opportunities |
(620) 792-9294 |
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Martin, Victor |
Instructor/Coordinator - Agriculture |
(620) 792-9207 |
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Mason, Kristi |
Instructional Specialist -ABE/GED |
(620) 786-7561 |
masonk@bartonccc.edu |
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Mazouch, Matt |
Instructor - Carpentry |
(620) 792-9287 |
mazouchm@bartonccc.edu |
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McKennon, Heidi |
Instructor/Coordinator- Nursing |
(620) 786-7408 |
mckennonh@bartonccc.edu |
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McKiearnan, Tim |
Instructor/Coordinator- Commercial Drivers License |
(620) 786-7487 |
mckiearnant@bartonccc.edu |
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Meyer, Jeff |
Instructor-Plumbing |
(620) 792-9338 |
meyerj@bartonccc.edu |
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Owen, Gina |
Support & Testing Specialist |
(620) 786-7556 |
oweng@bartonccc.edu |
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Rivas, Christian |
Instructor/Coordinator- Criminal Justice |
(620) 792-9299 |
rivasc@bartonccc.edu |
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Seitz, Luke |
Instructional Specialist - Ellsworth Correctional Facility |
(620)472-6311 |
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Skelton, Renae |
Director of Nursing Education |
(620) 792-9355 |
skeltonr@bartonccc.edu |
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Sill, Kaitlin |
Instructor - Accounting |
(620) 786-1187 |
sillk@bartonccc.edu |
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Smith, Cathy |
Instructor/Coordinator - Medical Support Programs |
(620) 792-9326 |
smithc@bartonccc.edu |
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Snodgrass, Joshua |
Instructor - Welding |
NA |
snodgrassj@bartonccc.edu |
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Steinert, Jennifer |
Instructor - Business |
(620) 792-9203 |
steinertj@bartonccc.edu |
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Streit, Jacob |
Instructor/Coordinator - Welding |
(620) 792-9325 |
streitj@bartonccc.edu |
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Thompson, Andrea |
Instructor-Medical Laboratory Technology |
(620) 786-1113 |
thompsona@bartonccc.edu |
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Thompson, Dustin |
Instructor/Coordinator Ag Mechanics- Top Tech |
(620) 796-4853 |
thompsond@bartonccc.edu |
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Tracy, Maggie |
Instructor - Agriculture |
(620) 786-1120 |
tracym@bartonccc.edu |
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Tusten, Jennifer |
Administrative Assistant for Nursing and Adult Healthcare |
(620) 792-9266 |
tustenj@bartonccc.edu |
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Walter, Kimberly |
Instructional Specialist |
NA |
walterk@bartonccc.edu |
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Winkler, Josh |
Executive Director of Business, Technology and Workforce Development |
(620) 792-9332 |
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Yellowwolf, Tana |
Instructor-Nursing |
(620) 792-9351 |
yellowwolft@baronccc.edu |
WTCE Mission Statement
WTCE Mission Statement
The Workforce Training & Community Education Division is dedicated to meeting regional and community workforce needs by serving students and employers with quality education and training opportunities.