Technical Division

Technical Division

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Computerized tech graphicThe Technical Division programs are designed to prepare students for careers in the technical-occupational fields including broadcast television, digital design and graphics, machine tool, viticulture and wine making, and welding.

Our programs combine classroom instruction and practical application training in a laboratory environment. Students are offered the option of obtaining a certificate or degree qualifying them to enter highly skilled employment.

Students may also enroll in individual courses, which focus on specialized topics. Our talented faculty members combine their years of experience working in private industry with educational excellence in the classroom setting. 

Whether you are a new student or life-long learner, our programs have something ready to offer you.
   

Technical Division Faculty And Staff

Administration

Greg Miraglia, Dean 
253-3035 gmiraglia@napavalley.edu

Stacy Hitchcock, Division Secretary
253-3240 shitchcock@napavalley.edu

Broadcast Television Engineering

Stephen Goze, Coordinator
253-3258 sgoze@napavalley.edu

Brian Hughes, BTV Systems Engineer
253-3258 bhughes@napavalley.edu

Viticulture and Winery Technology

Dr. Stephen Krebs, Coordinator
253-3259 skrebs@napavalley.edu

Bryan Avila, Faculty Member
253-3049 bavila@napavalley.edu

Greg Siewert, Instructional Assistant
259-6021 gsiewert@napavalley.edu
Digital Design and Graphics Technology

Alan Skinner, Coordinator
253-3244 askinner@napavalley.edu

Gary Strommen, Instructional Assistant
253-3384 gstrommen@napavalley.edu
Welding Technology

Tom Smeltzer, Coordinator
253-3237 tsmeltzer@napavalley.edu

Jim Calhoun, Instructional Assistant
253-3237 jcalhoun@napavalley.edu
Machine Tool Technology

Dean Ehlen, Coordinator
253-3236 dehlen@napavalley.edu

Luke Roy, Instructional Assistant
253-3236 lroy@napavalley.edu
Work Experience Program

Dr. Nadine Wade-Gravett, Coordinator
253-3221 ngravett@napavalley.edu

Technical Division Degree And Certificate Programs
  

  • Broadcast Television Engineering Technology (Certificate, A.S. Degree)
  • Digital Design Graphics Technology (Certificate, A.S. Degree)
  • Machine Tool Technology (Certificate, A.S. Degree)
  • Viticulture and Winery Technology (Certificate in Viticulture & Winery Technology, Certificate in Wine Marketing and Sales, A.S. Degree)
    Viticulture Option
    Winemaking Option
    Wine Marketing and Sales Option
  • Welding Technology (Certificate, A.S. Degree)
  • Work Experience (classes only)