Faculty

Sandy Hume

I happily joined CVTC after teaching at the high school level. I have a bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire and a master's degree from UW-Stout. I also hold the Master Certification for Microsoft Office Suite. My business experience includes many years in the medical, legal, advertising, and homebuilding areas. I was born in Africa and lived in Denmark, so I still enjoy traveling—almost as much as teaching! I love to cook and am passionate about tennis and my family.

Juli Kloss

I transferred to the BusTech department in August 2000 after having taught full-time at CVTC for ten years as a Business & Industry applications software instructor. I have a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from UW-Eau Claire, and I worked as a Software Support Specialist and Trainer at ComputerLand for five years before beginning my career with CVTC. In my free time, I enjoy bicycling and camping. I also love to read and tour historic homes with my two daughters.

Jennifer Larrabee

I joined Chippewa Valley Technical College in August 2002 after teaching business and computer   courses at Independence Public School for four years. Prior to starting my teaching career, I worked as    a help desk specialist in the information systems department at Luther Midelfort. I have also worked as   an administrative/office assistant at both an insurance company and a continuing education organization.  I have a bachelor's degree in business education from UW-Eau Claire and recently completed a master's degree in vocational and technical education from UW-Stout. When I’m not working, I enjoy watching sporting events, walking, reading, and spending time with my family.

Dawn Matott

Sylvia Pederson

I joined CVTC in 1995 after living in Chicago for 10 years. I have taught adult students in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Klamath Falls, Oregon. I received a bachelor’s degree in Business Education and Economics from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, and I'm currently working on a master's degree in Career and Technical Education at UW-Stout. My hobbies are my family, my computer, and traveling. Some of my favorite vacation spots have been Norway, Germany, Greece, Turkey, Hawaii, Australia, and New Zealand.

Ann Kiefer

I joined Chippewa Valley Technical College in January 2005 after working in Business and Industry for over 12 years. Prior to starting my teaching career, I worked as an administrative assistant, quality control supervisor and product manager at Andersen Windows, Cardinal Glass and Genesis/MAI Industries. I have a bachelor's degree in business administration with a specialization in international studies and a master's degree in career and technical education with a specialization in training and human development and am working towards an educational specialist degree in career and technical education from UW-Stout. When I’m not working, I enjoy hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, gardening and spending time with my family and friends.