Faculty
Hello! My name is Dorothy Harton. Although my name does not reveal it, I was born and grew up in Norway. In search for adventure, I came to the States to study after graduating from a Norwegian college-preparatory high school. I chose to study at Tusculum College, located at the base of the Appalachian Mountains in Tennessee. After receiving my Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from Tusculum, I continued my studies at University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee where I received my Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology.
Many years and adventures later, I started teaching at Western in 1996 and have enjoyed every minute of it. I teach in the Exercise Science program and coordinate and teach in the Outdoor Leadership program. The Norwegian’s passion for the wilderness and outdoor pursuits is rooted in me, and fortunately I can happily find many outlets here in the Rocky Mountains. I often get out on trips in the wilderness with my students, but I also do many of these activities together with my wonderful husband, my 4 children and our golden retriever, Gomboc. (There is nothing quite like sharing your tent with a wet, tired dog!)
Please feel free to contact me at (307) 382-1711 or dharton@wwcc.wy.edu.
Hi my name is John Liccardo! I grew up just outside Chicago in Evanston, IL. I received my undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Exercise Physiology from the University of Utah in 1995 and liked it so much I stayed to get my Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology in 1998. I have worked as a personal trainer and directed a health promotion center. More recently, I taught Health Education and Exercise Science for 6 years at Bakersfield College before arriving in Wyoming in 2007. I love Exercise Science, teaching and promoting an active lifestyle and look forward to teaching here at Western.I was a track and cross country athlete in college and am still an avid (and a bit competitive!) runner. I do a great deal of racing and trail running. I love any outdoor adventure that involves running, hiking, biking or (now) skiing. I also have traveled extensively in places such as sub-Saharan Africa, Peru, and Europe as well as much of the USA.
I am looking forward to many adventures in the mountains, small towns, back roads and classrooms here in Wyoming. Please come by and say hi.
John Liccardo
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
307-382-1876
Office: 1432
