Dean of Professional Studies, Library, and Workforce Education

I am the Professional Studies, Library, and Workforce Dean at Spokane Falls Community College. I am from the area earning my degrees from Eastern Washington University (EWU) and the University of Idaho. I have worked at several colleges during my career, which include EWU, Ithaca College, Stanford, and North Idaho College. We look forward to the introduction of a new dynamic leader to our community.

As a proud SFCC graduate, Gigi has also earned a bachelor’s in psychology from Eastern Washington University and a master’s in communication studies with a focus in interpersonal communication from University of Texas Austin. Gigi is happy to serve as the Curriculum Advisor and point of contact for students enrolled in programs within the Business Pathway.

Jamie Southwell is excited to be the pathway specialist who works with students earning their business degrees. Jamie Southwell joined Spokane Falls Community College as a student in 2020 and earned his Associates in business management shortly after. After graduation, Jamie expanded his passion for the bigfoot community by joining the team himself as the business pathway specialist. Jamie’s firsthand knowledge of the program helps students understand the business pathway, and Jamie’s passion for ensuring each student feels warm and welcomed by the community shines light on the inclusion of SFCC. He enjoys hiking, listening to music, and exploring new foods on his free time.

Assistant to the Dean of Professional Studies, Library, and Workforce Education

My name is Jackie Franklin and I have been teaching business for over 20 years.

I was a student at Spokane Falls Community College, earned a BA in accounting from Gonzaga University, and an MBA from Eastern Washington University. In my career, I have worked in public accounting, and private accounting, and owned a successful consulting company. Shortly after earning my CPA, I started teaching at SFCC as an adjunct (part-time) instructor and fell in love with teaching.

I love the Pacific Northwest. In my spare time you find me on a kayak or a hiking trail.

I have been teaching Accounting at the Falls since 2018 after 35 years of working at large corporations. I started my career as an accountant but most of my experience is in finance and general management. I have a bachelors’ degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame and a masters’ degree in finance from Northwestern University.

My teaching philosophy is to demonstrate how a knowledge of accounting is relevant to students regardless of career choice. I relate the topics we cover to business issues faced by organizations of different sizes and in a wide range of industries to increase student interest and curiosity. I strive to create an active learning environment where class activities are the cornerstone of learning and class attendance leads to a strong understanding of the material and the development of critical thinking skills.

Christina Woytalewicz joined Spokane Falls Community College in 2018. Christina has earned a bachelor’s in finance and accounting and a master’s in accounting with a concentration in taxation from Florida State University. Her last name is pronounced ‘why-ta-lev-itch.’