I am an Information Technology Instructor at Western Nebraska Community College. 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 at WNCC since 2001.
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PurpleAir AQI Monitoring for Panhandle Public Health District
Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring for the Panhandle Public Health District using PurpleAir sensors. This data helps track air quality conditions in our region. The sensor is in my back yard.
Earn Your IT Degree 100% Online – On Your Schedule
The WNCC Information Technology Program gives you the flexibility to earn your degree from anywhere.
No commute. No classroom. Just real skills for real careers — all from the comfort of home.
No experience? No problem. Your future starts from where you are.
Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Technical Support
Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support
Certificate in Information Technology Technical Support
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In Fall 2022, my students came up with the idea of a WNCC Minecraft server for students, friends, and family. Join us on Buddy's WNCC Minecraft Discord Server
I am always looking for students to help with the server, as it is a student run server. I am good with servers and networks, but not so much with Minecraft. I have learned how to write some simple Minecraft Java plugins which are installed on the server.
A Computer Science Semester Project team created a TicTacToe game in Discord using Python.
Can you beat the bot? WNCC Discord TicTacToe
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.
During the summer I like working outside in my garden and yard. I live out in the country on a 1 acre plot.
Other Hobbies
Composing, arranging and playing music (https://soundcloud.com/william-loring)
Robots and IoT devices (https://billthecomputerguy.com/iot/index.html)
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