Meet Our Instructors

Stephina Brewer
Adult Basic Skills Instructor
sbrewer5@cocc.edu
541-550-4118

Stephina's love for teaching is as deep as it is broad, having taught at the high school, community college, and university levels, as well as in six countries. She earned her bachelor's degree in art and a master's degree in teaching English as a second language from Arizona State University.  
 
Stef’s approach to adult education is enthusiastic and compassionate. "My goal is to help students discover or rediscover their love of learning," she shares. "Once that happens, the sky is the limit."

Jennifer Judd
Adult Basic Skills Instructor
jjudd@cocc.edu
541-504-2950

Jennifer grew up in Central Oregon and has been teaching at COCC since 2013. She received her bachelor's degree in anthropology at Whitman College and a master's degree in adult education and training from Seattle University. She also received her initial certificate to teach English as a second language through Seattle University.   

Jenn discovered her passion for teaching when she worked as a reading and writing tutor at North Seattle Community College. "My students are a constant source of inspiration and strength," she explains.   

Amy Stancliff
Adult Basic Skills Instructor
astancliff@cocc.edu 
541-383-7701 x2044

Amy has been with Adult Basic Skills at COCC since 2005, teaching English Language Learning (ELL) classes. Amy received her bachelor's degree in English literature with a minor in Spanish from Brigham Young University. She received her M.Ed. in teaching English as a second language from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Amy also teaches College Success and Study Strategies for COCC through the Human Development discipline.  

Prior to coming to COCC, Amy taught English in Uruguay and at Chemeketa Community College. She has been instrumental in curriculum development and providing lesson-planning workshops for other ELL instructors. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.  

Cynthia Viles
Adult Basic Skills Instructor
cviles@cocc.edu 
541-504-2914

Cynthia’s first experience with COCC's Adult Basic Skills program was as a volunteer tutor in the 1980s. "That's what really ignited my passion for working with adult learners," she explains. She continued to hone her skills with positions with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon and the Portland Public School District, before returning to COCC in 2005.  

Cynthia teaches in Prineville, Madras, and Warm Springs, and holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Oregon. "Each day I step in the classroom, I am inspired by my students," she shares. "I feel fortunate that my early volunteer work led me to such a rewarding career."