Faculty and Staff

Stephanie Goetsch (顾思婷)
Program Director

Stephanie leads the Community Education department at COCC and oversees adult enrichment, youth camps and large scale programs. She has a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and has ten years’ experience in program development and management. Stephanie has been with COCC since 2005, and enjoys spending time with her family.

Lin Hong (洪琳)
Lead Instructor

Lin Hong is an associate professor of Chinese at COCC, who has overseen the Chinese program at COCC since 2015. Growing up in Harbin, China, Lin always felt a strong connection to school — the blackboards, the friendships, the dedicated teachers. After earning MA and BA degrees in Chinese language and Chinese linguistics, Lin has been teaching the Chinese language in China and in the U.S. for 20 years. She enjoys cooking, knitting, and cross-country road trips.  

Dean Richards
K-12 Pedagogical Expert

Dean Richards is the director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Systems at Bend-La Pine Schools. He earned a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Oregon. Dean has more than 20 years of experience in education - both in the classroom and working with administrators. Dean has a diverse background with expertise in curriculum writing, professional development, response to intervention, assessment, and much more.