My career at Casper College began in 1983 when the college received a $500,000 EPA grant to create an Environmental Training Center to provide training and technical assistance to wastewater plants throughout the state. At that time, the college also provided two annual weeklong courses to help operators with passing the sates certification exams. Since those early days, the program has grown to include the Water Quality Technology and Environmental Science degree programs, online credit courses in Water Quality Technology, continuing education course in water and wastewater and collection system and distribution system operation, MSHA new miner ad refresher classes, OSHA Hazwoper and safety classes, ASSE Backflow Certification and most recently certification classes for Underground Utility Locating.

I have a Bachelors of Science degree from the Ohio State University and Master in Public Administration from the University of Wyoming. I’m also a certified water , wastewater, collection, and distribution system operator , ASSE backflow tester and surveyor, underground utility locator and a National Environmental Health and Safety Association (NEHSTA) Certified Environmental Trainer (CET). I have received a number of awards over the years for my work. Among them are: the NEHSTA Environmental Trainer of the Year, Water Environment Federations ’s Hatfield Award, Wyoming’s Louise Cordova Cup for outstanding commitment to Wyoming water and wastewater utilities and six, regional EPA Most Improved Plant awards and Casper College’s “Rosenthal Award” for Outstanding Educator

I also teach fly-fishing at the college as well. I’m a Federation of Flyfisher s Certified Casting Instructor and spend lots of time chasing down golden trout and rare cutthroat trout species in their native habitats.

Course Info:
ENVT 1625 Small Water Systems (3L,3CR):
This course is an introduction to the basics of small water system operation and maintenance and key system components. Topics to be covered include surface water treatment, groundwater systems, storage, monitoring, emergency response preparedness, financial considerations and managerial responsibilities. Courses use a combination of DVD based video presentations and workbook assignments completed at home prior to class as well as classroom lectures and field trips.

ENVT 1650 Waste Stabilization Ponds/Lagoons Operation and Maintenance (1L,1CR):
This course will cover wastewater composition, lagoon types, facultative and aerated lagoon operational theory, dissolved oxygen and Ph measurement, calculating hydraulic and organic loading, detention time, geometric mean, average flow and percent removal and NPDES permits. Course will also include a field trip to a local lagoon system.

ENVT 2510 Applied Math for Water Plant Operators (2L,2CR):
Practical and realistic applications of mathematical formulas and problems related to the operations of a water treatment plant and distribution system. Prerequisite: ENVT 1500, or permission of the instructor.

ENVT 2515 Applied Math for Wastewater Plant Operators (2L,2CR):
Practical and realistic applications of mathematical formulas and problems related to the operations of a wastewater treatment plant and collection system. Processes covered will include activated sludge, trickling filters, waste stabilization ponds, chemical dosages and laboratory calculations. Prerequisite: ENVT 1500, or permission of the instructor.

ENVT 2525 Water Treatment Plant Operation II (3L,3CR):
Builds on the concepts presented in Water Treatment Plant Operation I and introduces advanced treatment concepts such as softening, iron manganese control, demineralization, instrumentation, laboratory procedures and drinking water regulations.

ENVT 2535 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation II (3L,3CR):
Builds on the concepts presented in Wastewater Plant Operations I and introduces advanced treatment concepts such as sludge handling and digestion and nutrient removal.

ENVT 1500 Applied Math for Operators (2L,2CR):
Practical and realistic applications of mathematical formulas and problems related to the operations of water and wastewater treatment plants and collection and distribution systems. Prerequisite: MATH 0930, or permission of the instructor.

ENVT 1510 Distribution Systems (3L,3CR):
Introduction to the basics of distribution system operation and maintenance and key system components. Topics covered include storage, cross connections, water quality, regulations, chlorination, piping, meter, pumps, hydrants and safety.

ENVT 1520 Collection System Operation/Maintenance (3L,3CR):
Introduction to the basics of collection system operation and maintenance and key system components. Topics to be covered include inspecting and testing, cleaning methods, lift stations, safety and administration.

ENVT 1530 Trenching and Shoring (1L,1CR):
Introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Construction regulation subpart P: Excavations 1926.650-652 known as the Trenching and Shoring Rule. Topics covered are causes of cave-ins, soil classifications, determining soil types and protection systems.

ENVT 1560 Water Treatment Plant Operation I (3L,3CR):
This course is an introduction to the basics of water treatment plant operation and key system components. Includes water sources, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, Safe Drinking Water Act rules and regulations, fluoridation and iron and manganese removal.

ELTR 1545
ELTR 1645
PEAC 1281