Instructors
Todd Bengen
- Information Technology Instructor at HCC since December of 2004.
- Have taught the following classes:
- Cisco 1-4
- Project Management
- Introduction to Databases
- Information Technology Internship
- CCNA Test Preparation
- Certifications
- Cisco CCNA
- Cisco CCAI
- Microsoft MCP
- Novell CNE
- Information Technology Department Chair
- Outside Interests: family, snowmobiling, hunting, boating, running, coaching and playing volleyball
Chad Dean
- Information Technology Instructor at HCC since August of 2006
- Teach the following classes:
- A+
- Fundamentals of IT Security
- Windows Server
- Directory Services
- Exchange Server
- SQL Server
- Experiential Learning
- Industry Certifications
- MCSE – Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
- MCSA – Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
- MCT – Microsoft Certified Trainer
- MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional
- MCP+I - Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet (Special designation indicating specific strength with Internet Information Services)
- SECURITY+ - CompTIA Security+
- A+ - CompTIA A+
- CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
- Member of the Curriculum Committee since 2007. Curriculum Committee is responsible for ensuring that new classes taught at HCC meet standards and are written correctly.
- Outside Interests: Spending time with family, Motorcycling, Geocaching, Photography
- Volunteering: Video Director at Prairie Lakes Church, Computer work at Cedar Valley Daycare
MJ Nelson
MJ Nelson is an instructor in the Information Technology department since 2001. She teaches in the Web Design and Development program. MJ is a WOW Certified Professional Web Designer.
MJ maintains two student clubs at HCC, Web Development Club and Hawkeye Gamers Club. Both clubs hold numerous activities throughout the school year.
MJ maintains several web sites for clients and provides students with an opportunity to create and maintain a live web site while still in school. This is a great experience for students before they go out into the real world.