I am an Information Technology Instructor. I teach Information Technology, CyberSecurity, and Computer Science classes. Best job ever!
I have been teaching in person and online courses in computer science and information technology since 2001.
This PurpleAir sensor in my backyard monitors air quality for our region. The data is sponsored by the Panhandle Public Health District to help track local air conditions.
View all PurpleAir sensors in the Nebraska Panhandle on the interactive map.
My latest hobby is learning Spanish. I traveled to San Miguel in May 2023 with WNCC Global Studies. 2 weeks of intensive Spanish while living with a host family. It was a great trip! We had many adventures along the way. Good food, pre Aztec pyramids, music, Ballet Folklorica, lots of churches and history.Â
I went to Barcelona, Spain in May 2025. Again, a fabulous trip. You don't have to even know Spanish or be a Western Nebraska College Student to go on these trips, the schools that we visit have classes that start at the beginners level. I have been studying Spanish for 3 years, and am still at the beginner's level. You can achieve anything with enough time, patience and practice!
Going to San Miguel in 2023 literally changed my life. I had never traveled out of the country before that. I highly recommend traveling outside the country with any of WNCC's Global Studies opportunities. I learned so much on my trips abroad. This summer's travels might include Italy and Greece with Global Studies, Puerto Rico, and maybe a train trip to the west coast. Stay Tuned!
Since I was very young and known as "Billy" bouncing on my Mom's knee, I have loved music. I have a BFA in Music Education. Part of that training is learning all the instruments, not well, but I can play pretty much anything. My major instrument in college was Percussion, I played in Rock, Country, Swing, Polka and other types of bands. I played drum set last summer with Theatre West for Bright Star. I am current playing drum set with the Fire in the Pan Swingers (WNCC Jazz Band.) I do sit in with concert band on percussion when needed. I enjoy all music no matter how good, bad, indifferent. It doesn't matter what your skill level is as long as you enjoy it!
My newest instrument is the Ukulele. One of my students mentioned they were working on learning the Ukulele, which prompted me trying it. I already play guitar, banjo, mandolin, etc. It was an easy transfer of knowledge to pick up the Ukulele. I find it very fun, and easy to carry anywhere. You may see me playing it around Scottsbluff at the local venues.
One of students introduced me to Spotify. Here is my current Bill's List play list of songs I am learning on various instruments. Take a listen!
During the summer I love working outside in my garden and yard. I live out in the country on an acreage, 1.01 acres. Pickled beets are one of my favorite results of my garden.
Other Hobbies
Composing, arranging and playing music (https://www.youtube.com/@HolaGuillermo42 )
My consulting website (https://billthecomputerguy.com)
3D printing
Software projects (GitHub)
Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from Bellevue University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Education from the University of South Dakota
Associate of Fine Arts in Music Education from the Iowa Lakes Community College
Microsoft MCSE Program Laramie County Community College
Various classes at Western Nebraska Community College including Spanish and Yoga. I am forever a student.