Deer Ridge
COCC Program at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution
The Oregon Department of Corrections has contracted with Central Oregon Community College to provide educational services. Deer Ridge Correctional Institution (DRCI) and COCC have created the DRCI Education team to offer an education program for inmates.
COCC provides Adult Basic Education classes and General Educational Development test preparation instruction as well as offering a college credit program in welding and manufacturing.
As of Fall Term 2012, there are more than 190 students enrolled, and we are proud to report a 98% pass rate on GED testing.
The DRCI educational team
Cody Yeager, director of corrections education, is responsible for inmate assessment, evaluation of staff and students, contractual compliance, budget administration, college writing faculty, advising and counseling. She has worked for COCC as an adjunct instructor, as director of the Native American Program, and as education coordinator for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. She is a 20 year veteran of the US Army & US Air Force. She currently serves on the college Strategic Planning Committee and the DRCI Diversity Committee.
JoAnn McDaniel, office specialist, provides the education department support. She earned an associate's degree in administrative office management. Mrs. McDaniel has worked for COCC in Warm Springs, Madras, and Bend.
Kristen Dyer, instructor, completed her Master of Arts in Teaching at Oregon State University and her Bachelor of Arts in English at University of Oregon. She has been a classroom instructor for more than 17 years, teaching English, ESL, and ABE/GED. Kristen helps students gain literacy and problem-solving skills in all subject areas, particularly in reading, writing, and math.
Carrie L. Gibson, instructor, is a new arrival in
Oregon. She recently earned a Master’s
in Teaching from St. Martin’s University and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Spanish from Utah State University. She
comes to this position with over 15 years of experience teaching Work and
College Readiness, Spanish, and English as a Foreign Language to young people
and adults.
Tucker Bauman, welding program director, built the welding shop and developed a work-based welding program that will meet industry standards and provide training for employment. Bauman worked at Brightwood Industries for many years and has completed his Associate's degree at the Manufacturing and Training Center at the Redmond COCC campus. Mr. Bauman also teaches on the Madras COCC Campus.
Angelina Ptomey is an Oregon State graduate with a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Science and is currently working towards her master's in Higher Education Administration. Angie runs the computer lab that supports the ABE and GED classes as well as the welding students. She is also the Test Administrator for Deer Ridge.
Please visit the DRCI Education Team Directory for contact information.
The DRCI E-Team welcomes visitors to our programs. Please contact us if you would like to arange a tour.