Carole Brewer, Dean, Educator Training Center
253.680.7232, mailto:cbrewer@bates.ctc.edu, Room M320 

Carole directs the Educator Training Center for Bates Technical College . The center serves as a teaching and learning resource providing training, technical assistance, instructional support, and technology resources.

Carole brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the center. She artfully leads the team—and you'll often find her in the trenches supporting the center's efforts and activities.

Feel free to contact Carole about any of the services we provide.

Elaine Kurlinski, Manager, Educator Training Center
253.680.7230, ekurlinski @ bates.ctc.edu, Room M320

Elaine brings an extensive background to the center with experience as a classroom teacher as well as expertise in mentoring, training, and supporting teachers, administrators, and others. As manager of the center, she is a great resource for information on the many services we provide.

Elaine also manages the statewide, distance-learning Paraeducator Training Program and the CTE Grades 9-12 Teacher Certification Training, which corresponds seamlessly with the college's faculty certification training.

Contact Elaine to learn more about paraeducator training, teacher preparation, and professional development—including the new AAS/T Professional-Technical Education Degree for faculty.

Jannica Jones, Administrative Assistant
253.680.7161, jjones @ bates.ctc.edu, Room M320

Jannica provides administrative support to the Educator Training Center —which is no small task. She also masterfully supports the management of the center's Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher certification training.

Jannica brings obvious, as well as hidden, talents and experience to the center. Did you know she is a Bates' graduate?

In addition to keeping the center running at full sail, you'll find her more than willing and able to provide technical assistance in the center's mini-lab. You may even on occasion witness Jannica and Beth experiencing a self-described computer geek moment!

When in doubt of who to contact at the center, contact Jannica and she'll assist you—with a smile.

Beth Cummings, Instructional Course Designer, Distance Learning
253.680.7225, bcummings @ bates.ctc.edu, Room M320 

Beth provides training and support to faculty in the use of innovative and effective instructional technology. She is our highly qualified technology guru and brings vast knowledge and experience to the center—and a great sense of humor.

Beth is available to consult individually with faculty who are interested in using technology in their curriculum, and she provides small group and department-based training as well.

Contact Beth to learn how technology can enhance and support your curriculum and instructional delivery.

Jayne Ashby, Project Specialist, Universal Design for Learning
253.680.7169, jashby @ bates.ctc.edu, Room M320  

Jayne coordinates the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) project for the college. Along with Jayne's education, she brings to the center a wealth of project management, teaching, research and curriculum development experience. She is especially skilled in building effective relationships and supporting faculty as they learn how to implement UDL strategies in their classrooms.

How UDL is your classroom? Contact Jayne to learn more about UDL and how she can assist you in implementing simple and effective teaching strategies to reach all learning styles.

Nerissa del Rosario, Instructor, Software Applications
Downtown Campus Technology Center
253.680.7331, ndelrosario @ bates.ctc.edu, Room E307

Nerissa provides instruction in computer literacy and standard and advanced software applications at our Downtown Campus Technology Center. She has over ten years of experience developing and delivering training and educational programs for our students and staff. In addition to holding a master’s degree, her certifications include master certification as a Microsoft Master Instructor and Microsoft Office User Specialist, and Expert-User Level in Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Contact Nerissa to learn more about the computer literacy offerings at the Downtown Campus and the services she provides.

Darren Lamb, Lab Technical Specialist
Downtown Campus Technology Center
253.680.7325, dlamb @ bates.ctc.edu, Room E307 

Darren oversees the operation of the Downtown Campus Technology Center and is our go-to-guy. He brings to the center years of technical experience. He has a customer-first approach and goes the extra mile to support the many staff, faculty, and students who access the Technology Center daily. Darren consistently strives to advance technology resources.

Contact Darren to learn more about how the Downtown Technology Center can serve you.

Carol Peila, Instructor, Software Applications
South Campus Technology Center
253.680.7425, cpeila @ bates.ctc.edu, Room A304

Carol provides instruction in computer literacy at our South Campus Technology Center and offers online courses using Microsoft applications. She has over nine years of experience developing curriculum and delivering training for our students and staff.

Carol supports students and staff—both one-on-one and in the classroom—to help them learn new or enhance their existing computer skills.

Contact Carol to learn more about the South Campus Technology Center and the services she provides.