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2026-2027 Public Notice Regarding Career and Technical Education Programs (English Version)
2026-2027 Public Notice Regarding Career and Technical Education Programs (Spanish Version)
Wharton County Junior College offers the following career and technical education programs for all students regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability including those with limited English proficiency.
Persons seeking further information concerning Wharton County Junior College career and technical education offerings and specific pre-requisite criteria for each program should contact the following program representatives:
Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration, and Electrical Technology (HVAC)
Philip Hamlin - Program Director
(979)532-6434
hamlinp@wcjc.edu
Automotive Technology
David Voulgaris – Program Director
(979)532-6548
voulgarisd@wcjc.edu
Business Office Technology
Celine Siewert, CPA – Program Director
(281)243-8547
siewertc@wcjc.edu
Cosmetology
JoshAnn Alvarado – Program Director
(979)532-6419
alvaradoj@wcjc.edu
*Dental Hygiene
Carol Derkowski, RDN, MAIE– Director
(979)532-6428
carold@wcjc.edu
Education and Early Childhood
Sandra McCarstle – Program Director
(979)532-6340
mccarstles@wcjc.edu
Electronics Engineering Technology
David Kucera – Department Head
(979)532-6342
davidk@wcjc.edu
Emergency Medical Services
Karl Johnson, MDIV, LP – Program Director
(979)532-6968
johnsonk@wcjc.edu
Engineering Design
Haydee Ruiz – Program Director
(979)532-6339
ruizh@wcjc.edu
Health Information Technology
Debbie Lutringer – Department Head
(979)532-6363
lutringerd@wcjc.edu
Information Technology and Networking
Muna Saqer, Ph.D. – Program Chair
(281)239-1567
saqerm@wcjc.edu
Law Enforcement Technology
Linda Clark – Department Head
(281)243-8575
lindac@wcjc.edu
Manufacturing Technology
Gerald Kinder- Program Director
(979)318-7367
kinderr@wcjc.edu
Nuclear Power Technology
David Amador – Program Director
(979)318-7365
damador@wcjc.edu
*Nursing - Associate Degree Nursing
*Associate Degree Nursing; L.V.N to A.D.N.
Sandra Davis, MSN, RN - Director
(979)532-6404
daviss@wcjc.edu
*Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Kayla Drabek, BSN, RN – Director
(979)532-6497
drabekk@wcjc.edu
Paralegal Studies
Erma Hart, J.D. – Program Director
(281)239-1555
harte@wcjc.edu
*Physical Therapist Assistant
Dr. Lacey Gann, PT, DPT – Director
(979)532-6374
Lgann1@wcjc.edu
*Police Academy
Grady Smith – Director
(979)532-6328
smithg@wcjc.edu
Process Technology
Brian Troquille – Program Director
(979)318-7356
BTroquille@wcjc.edu
*Radiologic Technology
Sharla Walker M.S.R.S., R.T. (R)(M)(QM) –
Program Director
(979)532-6379
sharlaw@wcjc.edu
Welding Technology
Robert Sanchez – Program Director
(979)532-6302
RobertS@wcjc.edu
*A separate application for admission to these programs is required as well additional
admission criteria. Please access the link to each program for more information.
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to:
Alexis Brooks
Title IX and Compliance Coordinator
Address: Pioneer Student Center, 2nd Floor Wharton Campus
911 Boling Highway
Wharton, Texas 77488
Phone: 979-532-6903
Email: BrooksA@wcjc.edu
