AAS—Red Rocks Community College, Denver, CO
AAS—Arapahoe Community College, Denver, CO

Sherry Becker has been in the court reporting profession since 1980 and has enjoyed every aspect of it. She has held various administrative positions at Prince Institute—Rocky Mountains (formerly Denver Academy of Court Reporting) and has taught courses in court reporting theory, techniques, English, and speed building. After leaving her first position as an official in Adams County court in Denver, Sherry focused on freelancing—depositions, public hearings, administrative law, legislative proceedings, and government agency hearings. She was the official court reporter for the Colorado State Grand Jury for nine years and in the federal grand jury system for 16 years.

With degrees in Early Childhood Education (AAS) and Business Science/Court Reporting (AAS), Sherry earned the professional designation of certified Court Reporting Instructor (CRI) in 2002. She enjoys her family, her passion for reading, and her friends who keep her happy and grounded.

 

 

BS—Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
MEd—Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR
AAS—Denver Academy of Court Reporting, Denver, CO

Cathy Hart began teaching at Prince Institute—Rocky Mountains (formerly Denver Academy of Court Reporting) in 2001. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education and taught first and second grades for several years. As Cathy’s family grew, so did her desire for a more flexible career. She attended, and then graduated from Denver Academy of Court Reporting and started freelance reporting. As it had in the past, Cathy found teaching calling to her once again—and she discovered the perfect combination of two passions—teaching and court reporting. She was very excited to join the Prince family as an instructor where she teaches both on campus an online courses.


 

BSED—University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
MSED—University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK

Dorothy Lee became an adjunct instructor at Prince Institute—Rocky Mountains (formerly Denver Academy of Court Reporting) in 2009. She teaches general academic subjects including health and human sciences and general psychology both on ground and online, as well as providing the second voice for question and answer. Prior to joining the Prince family, with a desire to serve others and undergraduate studies in educational and counseling psychology and mental and physical disabilities, Dorothy served on the board of directors of the Richardson Association of Retarded Citizens.

Her previous experience includes teaching high school science and, after earning her Master’s Degree in Education with a specialization in school administration, she served her fellow teachers as staff developer and mentor. After many years of teaching in the K–12 sector, Dorothy made the career change to serve the adult learner as an adjunct instructor and earned her CRI in 2011 through NCRA.

When not out enjoying nature, spending time with her family, or cooking, she can be found at the dojo honing her Shaolin Kung Fu karate skills.


 

BIS—Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Master’s Certificate—University of Denver, Denver, CO
Master’s Certificate—Regis University, Denver, CO
MA—Regis University, Denver, CO
 
Helen Miller became an adjunct instructor at Prince Institute—Rocky Mountains (formerly Denver Academy of Court Reporting) in 2010. Her background includes 20 years in health care and extensive experience working with medical documents, confidential health care information, and multiple electronic database systems. In 2005, Helen made a career change and continues to learn from, and contribute to, advancements in adult education. She is familiar with several software applications for business, education, Web design, and statistics. In addition to training in data collection and analysis, she is knowledgeable in research design and assessment techniques for evaluating student and program performance and satisfaction. An advocate of continuing education and professional development, Helen is currently on a journey of earning a doctorate in research methodology through the Department of Education with Colorado State University.

 

 

BFA—Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX

Libby Scoggins joined Prince Institute—Rocky Mountains (formerly Denver Academy of Court Reporting) as an adjunct online instructor in 2011. Her teaching experience in court reporting spans 16 years, both on ground and online. Libby has taught beginning and advanced computer-aided transcription and real-time translation specializing in CaseCATalyst software, as well as speedbuilding from 60 wpm to 225 wpm. Happy to provide personal consultations and technical support via email or phone calls, she is passionate about court reporting and her students' success. Libby believes in the pursuit of creating well-educated, well-rounded, professional court reporters, CART providers, and closed captionists.


 

Holly Dorrance has been a part-time receptionist at Prince Institute—Rocky Mountains (formerly Denver Academy of Court Reporting) since February of 2011. She enjoys meeting and getting to know the students, and being part of the Prince Institute family. Holly has many hobbies—her favorites are reading, gardening, and riding motorcycles.


 

Tina Giberti joined Prince Institute—Rocky Mountains as an Administrative Assistant in October of 2011. Prior to this, she has owned/operated and managed several businesses over the years ranging from a gift shop to a travel agency to a pizza shop—she also started a K-12 Charter School. Tina enjoys working in the education field and seeing students achieve their dreams and long term goals. Having recently relocated from Arizona, she now enjoys the change of seasons and beautiful outdoor life that Colorado has to offer.

 

Dale Meyer, Dean of Academics, has been with Prince Institute—Rocky Mountains (formerly Denver Academy of Court Reporting) since December of 2009. Before joining Prince Institute, he earned the title of Campus Director at IBMC (Institute of Business and Medical Careers), where he helped the program enrollment grow from 53 to 264 students in 15 months.

Dale’s education began at Northeastern Junior College as a business major and continued at Aims Community College where he received a degree in Business Administration. He double majored in Business and Marketing at the University of Northern Colorado, where he later acquired a degree and teaching certificate in Kinesiology Education. Dale taught in the public school system for three years, and officiated and/or coached both college and high school boys and girls basketball and football for many years. His previous experience includes time as an admission representative, online coordinator, instructor, and acting Associate Dean for Everest College. When Dale sees his students complete a program of study, he feels a sense of accomplishment and pride, knowing he was a part of that student’s success.

In addition to spending time with his family, Dale likes to hunt, fish, play golf, watch high school and college basketball, and his favorite—the Green Bay Packers.