Millennium Magazine_17th Ed_Joseph Bogusky

256 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine PROFESSOR EMERITA, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO COLORADO SPRINGS CO-OWNER, K BAR W RANCH Sulphur, OK EDUCATION Ric Todd is a celebrated educator, arts administrator and the owner of Ricart Inc. Raised by a family of teachers, he developed an early appreciation for the value of visual arts and the ability to build a rapport with others. In his own academic pursuits, he studied at Western Michigan University, earning an associate degree, a BS and an MS in visual arts and education. Mr. Todd taught visual art at the K-12 and college levels, fostering students’ participation in artmaking and art appreciation through weekly trips to area galleries and museums. Furthermore, he emphasized the connection between arts and culture by bringing his travel experiences into the curriculum. Between 1995 and 2007, Mr. Todd excelled as the coordinator of arts and culture for the City of Chula Vista, building strong community partnerships to ensure visibility and engagement with the arts. He continues this work as the owner of Ricart Inc. and remains active in public arts administration as a board member for the California Ballet, Region 5 of the California Assembly of Local Arts Agencies, the Chula Vista Library Foundation. Millennium Magazine Featured Listee OWNER Ricart Inc. San Diego, CA Dr. Sandy K. Wurtele is a retired educator and psychologist currently focusing on her achievements as a cutting horse breeder and rider. She spent 37 years as a professor of psychology at Washington State University and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where she earned emerita status in 2020. She earned a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Alabama and is a licensed psychologist. Dr. Wurtele is well-regarded for her scholarly output and has authored several books and publications on preventing child sexual abuse. She continues to leverage her skills and knowledge in the field of psychology as an expert witness through SKW Consulting LLC. Since 1998, Dr. Wurtele and her husband, Dr. Glenn Kaplan, have owned the K Bar W Ranch, where they breed and train horses for show and competition. She rides their champion stallion, Cats Painted Illusion, in cutting events and exhibitions, and she aims to focus on further establishing a well-regarded breeding program in the coming years. SANDY KAPLAN WURTELE, PHD RIC TODD

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