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As the Technical Education Coordinator, Debra oversees the Technical Education Department and the trades programs at the College of Menominee Nation (CMN). She is involved in all facets of the department, from coordinating semester course offerings to securing funding to help the trades programming flourish at CMN.
A member of the Ojibwe Nation under the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and a Menominee descendant, Debra is dedicated to helping all Indigenous communities thrive.
Her career is one of service, having been a business owner and caterer before finding herself working in higher education. She has been with CMN since 2009, having worked as a librarian and advisor to students before taking on her current role.
Debra is a Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) graduate, earning an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education. She received her Bachelor's in Human Resources and Strategic Leadership from Concordia University Wisconsin.
When not working, Debra spends time with her two sons and grandchild. She enjoys cooking and appreciating the many blessings in her life.
Jason Eggert Technical Education Instructor
Since 2018, Jason has instructed students in the Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Sustainable Residential Building, and Welding programs at the College of Menominee Nation (CMN).
He received a technical diploma in electricity from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) before graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a Bachelor’s in technical education. Jason received a Master of Science in Education from Viterbo University.
Jason is passionate about education and immensely enjoys helping students prepare for a trades-based career. In addition to instructing at CMN, he has been a high school technical education teacher at Shawano High School for more than 17 years, helping young minds learn technical education skills.
Having been born and raised in Shawano, he has a love for his community. Jason and his wife own and operate a small beef farm in their spare time.
Courtney Windorski Trades Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Courtney Windorski is a Menominee tribal member, educator, and executive leader with more than 20 years of experience serving Indigenous communities through leadership, education, program development, and systems change. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership and has worked across tribal, county, state, and national organizations to strengthen outcomes for children, families, and communities.
Dr. Windorski’s areas of expertise include trauma-informed leadership, community engagement, organizational development, and Indigenous-centered approaches to leadership and well-being. As an Adjunct Instructor at the College of Menominee Nation, she is passionate about helping students connect classroom learning to real-world experiences while supporting personal growth, leadership development, and lifelong success.
Portia Koebach IT Supervisor
For more than 15 years, Portia has helped CMN with Information Technology (IT) needs and projects. In addition to being the IT Supervisor for the College of Menominee Nation (CMN), Portia also instructs students in the IT Specialist program.
She is a CMN alumni, receiving an Associate’s degree in the Microcomputer Specialist program. She is working on her bachelor’s degree in Information Technology through the American Intercontinental University-Online.
Portia’s career may be in IT, but it is more than a trade: it is a field she truly enjoys learning about and working in. She is inspired by the students she teaches and enjoys working with and helping people in the Menominee community and surrounding areas.
Portia enjoys being a homebody when not at CMN, assisting with IT needs. She is a gamer at heart. You can usually find her playing World of Warcraft™ with her cat on her lap.
Anne Morris Project Manager / Technical Education Instructor
Since beginning working at the College of Menominee Nation (CMN) in 2022, Anne has helped many students while in their program at CMN. She graduated from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) with an Associate’s in Health Information Technology and a Technical Diploma in Phlebotomy. Since then, she has worked in various disciplines within the medical field, making her a valuable instructor for CMN’s Medical Office Technician (MOT) program.
Her students inspire and motivate Anne. She considers the chance to impact students’ lives and help them achieve their goals a powerful driving force. She thrives under the challenge of continuously finding new ideas and methods to engage with students and help them learn in their own ways.
Anne grew up in Oneida and now lives in Shawano. She enjoys reading, working in her garden, and spending time with her family outdoors or swimming at nearby Shawano Lake. Anne has a deep love for animals having adopted five dogs from the Boston Terrier Rescue, which she volunteers at.
Chasidie is the Network Administrator III for the College of Menominee Nation (CMN). In addition, she is one of the instructors in the Information Technology (IT) Specialist program. For more than ten years, she has assisted CMN with its IT needs. She has made a career in IT with more than 20 years of experience in the field.
Outside of CMN, Chasidie likes spending time with her nieces and nephews, often gaming with them. She is an avid hunter and enjoys being in the forests of the Menominee Nation. You can find her on the green playing golf when hunting is not in season.
