Academic Success Area
Susan Raftery, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Academic Success, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Debra Holst, Academic Foundations Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Sheryl Jouvenat, English as a Second Language Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, M.A., Monterey Institute of International Studies
Kevin Mortensen, English as a Second Language Instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Ed Pfeffer, English as a Second Language Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S., M.A., Ohio University
Kathryn Rieken-Gutshall, Reading Instructor, B.A., Buena Vista University; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Business Area
Lori Lothringer, Dean of Business, B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.B.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.S., College of Financial Planning; Ph.D., Iowa State University
Victoria Badura, Accounting/Business Administration Instructor, B.S.B.A., M.A.c.c., University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ph.D., Capella University; C.P.A. certificate and license, state of Nebraska; Postsecondary Teaching Certificate, Nebraska Department of Education
Larry Buland, Real Estate/Business Administration Instructor, B.G.S., M.B.A, University of Nebraska at Omaha; Real Estate license, state of Nebraska
Richard Carter, Economics Instructor, B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Oklahoma
Carol Gottuso, Business Administration Instructor, B.S., Creighton University; M.B.A., University of Kansas
William Jefferson, Accounting/Business Administration Instructor, B.B.A., Ohio University; M.B.A., Wharton Division University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D., Northcentral University; Postsecondary Teaching Certificate, Nebraska Department of Education
Rita Kleeman, Accounting/Real Estate Instructor, B.A., Briar Cliff University; C.P.A. certificate and license, state of Nebraska; Real Estate license, state of Nebraska
Tammy Madsen, Workplace Skills/Business Administration Instructor, B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; Doctorate of Education Ed.D. in Higher Education and Adult Learning from Walden University; Graduate Certificate in Human Resources, Kaplan University; Postsecondary Teaching Certificate, Nebraska Department of Education
Asante’ Moody, Management Instructor, A.A.S, Kansas City Kansas Community College; B.G.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A., Doane College
Edward Napravnik, Accounting Instructor, A.A., Nebraska College of Business; B.A., Buena Vista College; C.P.A. certificate, state of Nebraska
Heather Nelson, Entrepreneurship/Business Administration Instructor, B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Executive M.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S., Peru State College
Steven Nichols, Business Administration Instructor, B.S., Wayland Baptist University; M.A., M.B.A., Bellevue University
Ashley Peters, Finance/Business Administration Instructor, B.S., Southern Nazarene University, M.B.A., Upper Iowa University; M.S. Southern New Hampshire University; M.S. Oklahoma State University
Liliana Petersen, Business Administration Instructor, M.S., M.B.A., Creighton University
Carley Raneri, Accounting Instructor, B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; C.P.A. certificate and license, state of Nebraska
Andrew Sagartz, Law/Business Administration Instructor, B.S., Lesley College; M.B.A., Thunderbird School of Global Management; J.D., The Ohio State University; law licenses, state of Illinois and of Ohio
Tim Sweeney, Economics Instructor, B.S., Montana State University; M.A., University of Oklahoma; M.A., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; PMP
Idalene Richmond Williams, Accounting/Business Administration Instructor, B.S., University of Kansas; M.B.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney; Ph.D., Capella University; C.P.A. certificate and license, state of Nebraska; C.P.A. certificate, state of Texas
Seth Woodke, Real Estate/Business Administration Instructor, B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska at Lincoln; M.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; Real Estate license, state of Nebraska
Applied Technology Faculty
Nathan Barry, Dean of Career and Technical Education, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Gregory Babst, Utility Line Instructor, A.A.S., Northeast Community College
Joseph Baker, Auto Collision Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; ASE Master Collision Instructor; I-CAR PDP instructor; PPG automotive refinishing MVP; Chief Frame Alignment certification in laser measuring
Tim Bowling, Utility Line Technician and Electrical Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; journeyperson
Donald Gilliland, Diesel Technology Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Kevin Ingalls, Diesel Technology Instructor, A.A.S. Southeast Community College; ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
Kim Martin, Truck Driving Instructor, A.A.S., Iowa Western Community College
Patrick McKibbin, Auto Collision Technology Instructor; ASE Master Collision Instructor; I-CAR PDP instructor; trained in Axalta Refinish, Sherwin Williams Auto Refinish, and Chief Measuring Systems; and GM Training
Rich Newcomer, Utility Line Technician Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.A., Bellevue University; journeyperson
Timothy Sievers, Auto Collision Technology Instructor, A.A.S. Northeast Community College, ASE Master Collision Instructor; I-Car PDP Instructor, Certified Axalta, Glasurit, Spies Hecker, Refinish Technician
Robert Wasilewski, Truck Driving Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University
Construction Education Faculty
Jacquie Armstrong, Associate Dean of Construction Education, B.A. Washington State University; MAOM, University of Phoenix
Jerry Delaney, Electrical Apprenticeship Coordinator, N.S.E.D. Licensed Electrical Contractor
Christopher Dyer, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Instructor, Master Commercial Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal Contractor
Richard Hart, Architectural Design Technology Instructor, B.A., Washington University; M.B.A., Webster University
Andrew Henrichs, Construction and Building Science Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College
Willis Kennedy Jr., Construction and Building Science Instructor, B.A., Colorado Mesa University; UBC, Journey person, Local 444.
Stephanie P. Ling, AIA, NCARB, Architect, Architectural Design Technology Instructor, B.S.D-Architecture, M.ARCH, University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Luke Littleton, Plumbing Apprenticeship Coordinator, A.A., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University
Laurie Mazur, Electrical Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; IBEW Local 22
Robert Nirenberg, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Instructor, B.A. Cornell College
Zachary Pechacek, Electrical Technology Instructor; Master Electrician
Chris Pitschmann, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Instructor, Stationary 3rd Grade Engineer, Master Commercial Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal Contractor
Andrew Queen, Plumbing Technology Instructor, Journeyman Plumbing License, Omaha, Grade VI Water Operator/Backflow License, Stationary 3rd Grade Engineer
Scott Schmidt, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; Stationary 3rd Grade Engineer, Master Commercial Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal Contractor
Trevor Secora, Construction and Building Science Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; journeyperson, carpenter, Local 444
Joshua Steele, Construction and Building Science Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.B.A., Midland University
Marty Vaughan, Electrical Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; Master Electrician, IBEW Local 763
Yuliya Vishnevskaya, Civil Engineering Technology Instructor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., St. Petersburg Mining University-Russia; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Corey Woods, Construction and Building Science Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College
Industrial Technology Faculty
Scott Broady, Associate Dean of Industrial Technology, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; Graduate Certificate in Career and Technical Education, Northern Arizona University
John Banark, Precision Machine Instructor, A.A., Iowa Western Community College
Christian Beaty, Welding Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College; member, American Welding Society
Jeff Blatchford, Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College
Robert Boyer, Manufacturing, Power, and Process Operations Technology Instructor, A.A.S./HVACR, Metropolitan Community College; B.A., Bellevue University
Nicholas Braun, Welding Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College
Alan Cox, Automotive Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; diploma, Greer Technical Institute; ASE master certified; factory training from Nissan, Ford, Mitsubishi, and General Motors
David Donham, Automotive Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College
Christopher Ellinwood, Welding Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College; certified welding inspector; certified welding educator
Robert Gentleman, Automotive Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College, ASE Master Technician L1Certified, Acura Master Technician, factory training from Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, and Toyota.
William Gentleman, Toyota T-Ten Automotive Technology Instructor, ASE Master Technician, L1 Certified, Toyota Master Certified, Lexus Master, Factory training from Honda/Acura and Nissan
Robert Hocking, Welding Technology Instructor, certified welding inspector; certified welding educator
David Lueders, Mechanical Design Technology Instructor, A.S., B.S., University of Nebraska
Darin Owens, Welding Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College
Richard Swierczek, Automotive Technology Instructor, UTI Omaha; factory training from General Motors Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Subaru (master tech); ASE master tech L1 certified, ATRA; ATSG training and certified, Snap-On certified
Mark Wulf, Toyota T-TEN Automotive Technology Instructor, Lexus Master Certified Diagnostic Specialist, ASE master certified, L1 certified, T-TEN Graduate
Health Careers Area
Stacey Ocander, Dean of Health Careers, B.A., Wayne State College; M.A., Ed.D., University of South Dakota
Diana Blum, Nursing Instructor, A.S., B.S.N., College of Saint Mary; M.S.N., Nebraska Wesleyan University; Post Master’s Nursing Administration certificate, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Constance Crouch, Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor, B.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College
John Detwiler, RRT, Respiratory Care Technology Instructor, certificate, Metropolitan Community College; A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Kristin Dolezal, Nursing Assistant Program Director and Instructor, B.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College; M.S.N., Regis University
Dawn Goodsell, Health Information Management Systems Instructor, A.S., B.S., Clarkson College; RHIA, CCS, CPC-I, CPC, COC
Kelly Hajek, RHIA, Health Data and Information Management Program Director/Instructor, A.S., B.B.L., College of St. Mary; RHIA,
Janice Hess, Health Information Management Systems Instructor, B.S., M.Ed., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; RHIA, RHIT, RHDS
Michelle Inzauro, Nursing Instructor, R.N.- ARS, Southeast Community College; M.S.N., WGU, Salt Lake City, UT
Craig Jacobus, Program Director and Emergency Medical Services Instructor, NRP, B.A., Trinity Christian College; EMT-P; Ingalls Hospital/South Cook County Emergency Medical Services System, EMSI, St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights; B.S., D.C., National College of Chiropractic Medicine
Timothy Kelly, RRT Respiratory Care Technology and Director of Clinical Education and Instructor, A.D., Platte Technical Community College; B.P.S., Bellevue University; R.R.T., National Board for Respiratory Care
Angela Kielisek, Nursing Instructor, A.S.N., Metropolitan Community College; B.S.N., University of Nebraska Medical Center, M.S.N., Nebraska Wesleyan University
Peter Landmark, Emergency Medical Services Instructor, NRP, B.S., Creighton University
Kevin Laughlin, Emergency Medical Services Instructor, A.S. Tidewater Community College, Critical Care Paramedic, Creighton University
Dona Marotta, Medical Assisting Program Director and Instructor, B.S., M.H.A., Bellevue University
Nancy Pares, Nursing Program Director and Instructor, B.S.N., University of Nebraska Medical Center; M.S.N., Nebraska Wesleyan University; Post Master’s Nursing Administration certificate, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Candace Ryan, RRT, Respiratory Care Technology Program Director and Respiratory Care Technology Instructor, B.S., Midland Lutheran College; M.H.A., Bellevue University
Lori Saville, Nursing Instructor, B.S.N., Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College
Aimee Semin, RRT, Respiratory Care Technology Instructor, B.S., Midland Lutheran College
Melanie Shaw, Medical Assisting Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College, C.M.A. Alegent Health Medical Assisting
Jeffrey Strawn, Fire Science Program Director and EMS and Fire Science Instructor, B.A., Bellevue University; EMT certification, Creighton University
Jean Templeton, Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor, B.S.N., Mount Marty College; M.S.N., University of Nebraska College of Nursing
Gisele Tlusty, Nursing Instructor, NE Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, ACLS, PALS, BLS Midlands Lutheran College/ Alegent Health Immanual
Kristine Vacha, Program Director and Dental Assisting Instructor, certified and licensed dental assistant; A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.A.S., Peru State College
Carol Widman, Program Director and Health Information Management Systems Instructor, B.S., Bellevue University; CPPM
Alex Winter, Nursing Instructor, B.S.N., Clarkson College; M.S.N., Regis University; Ed.D., Walden University
Nancy Zolck, Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor, B.S.N., RN, Methodist College of Nursing, Omaha, NE; Board Certified gerontological nurse by American Nurses Association
Humanities and The Arts Area
Virginia (Susan) Trinkle, Dean of Humanities and The Arts, B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Notre Dame
Sana Amoura, English and Speech Instructor, B.S., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Kimberly Armstrong, English Instructor, B.A. Creighton University; M.A. Texas Tech University; Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Anne Burton, Art Instructor, B.A., University of Richmond; M.F.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jim Butkus, Photography Instructor, B.A., Creighton University
Andrea (Iaccheri) Button, Speech Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ph.D., Ohio University
Laura Chambers, Humanities Instructor, B.A., M.A., Creighton University
Jules DeSalvo, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., Creighton University
Adam Dienst-Scott, Photography Instructor, B.F.A., Emporia State University; M.F.A., Kansas State University
Susan Ely, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Helen Fountain, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Kris Fulkerson, English Instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lawrence Gawel, Photography Instructor, B.F.A., Edinboro University; M.F.A., Pennsylvania State University
Amanda (Dora) Gerding, English Instructor, A.A.S., Minnesota State Community and Technical College; B.A., Minnesota State University; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Katherine Gubbels, English Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Rebecca Hermann, Design, Interactivity, and Media Arts Instructor, B.F.A., Creighton University; M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
R.C. Hoover, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., Washington State University
Katie Hupp, English Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Kam Jamshidi, Speech Instructor, B.S., Northern Michigan University; M.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato
Chad Jorgensen, English Instructor, B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Erin Joy, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A., Iowa State University
Elizabeth Kay, English Instructor, B.A., Weber State University; M.F.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
BonnieJean Kurle, Philosophy Instructor, B.A., M.A., Gonzaga University; Ph.D., Purdue University
Andrea Lang, English and Humanities Instructor, B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Steve Lovett, English Instructor, B.A., South Dakota State University; M.A., Creighton University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Robert Maass, Video and Audio Communications Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney
Luann Matthies, Design, Interactivity, and Media Arts Instructor, B.A., Midland Lutheran College; M.A.Ed., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.F.A., University of South Dakota
Janet McCarthy, Philosophy Instructor, B.A., M.A., Cleveland State University
Brett Mertins, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
TeAnna Mirfield, Video Audio Communication Arts Instructor, M.A., Emerson College
Carrie L. Morgan, Art History Instructor, B.A. University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A. University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.L.I.S. San Jose State University
Joseph Piper, Design, Interactivity, and Media Arts Instructor, B.F.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Amy Rector, English Instructor, B.S., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Kym Snelling, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Ian Snyder, Design, Interactivity, and Media Arts Instructor, B.S., Texas State University
Sara Lihz Staroska, English Instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.F.A., California College of the Arts
Nanci Stephenson, Fashion Design and Interior Design Instructor, B.S., M.S., ASID, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Cindy Stover, Speech Instructor, B.S., Kearney State College; M.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney
Shelia Talbitzer, Photography Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.F.A., University of Notre Dame
Melissa Tayles, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., Fort Hays State University
Mary L. Umberger, Speech Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland-College Park
Marni Valerio, English Instructor, B.A., University of Dallas; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Scott Working, Theatre Instructor, B.F.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.F.A., University of Iowa
Information Technology Area
Arthur Brown II, Dean of Information Technology, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University, M.S.Ed., University of Nebraska Kearney
Jared Bernard, Information Technology Instructor, A.S., Mt. San Antonio College; B.S., Utah Valley State College; M.S., University of Utah
Jamie R. Bridgham, Microcomputer Programming Technology (Networking) Instructor, A.A., Metropolitan Community College; B.G.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S., Bellevue University
Christopher Chisholm, Information Technology Instructor, A.S., B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Rebecca Connor, Information Technology Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Michelle Fulton, Health Information Technology Instructor, B.S., Wayne State College, M.S. Ed., Capella University.
Michael Guericke, Information Technology Instructor, B.S., Doane College; IT Fundamentals Certification, CompTIA
Mansel Guerin, Microcomputer Technology Instructor, A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University; M.S., Bellevue University
Jonathan Jones, Computer Programming Technology Instructor, B.S., M.S., Fort Hays State University
Ingrid (Tania) Kuisma, Microcomputer Programming Technology Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Linda Lutz, Information Technology Instructor, A.A.S. / Metropolitan Community College; B.A., University of Nebraska Omaha
Pamela McCloskey, Microcomputer Programming Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.A., Peru State College
Jayson McCune, Information Technology Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Mike Miller, Information Technology Instructor, A.A.S, Computer Science, Community College of the Air Force, B.S., M.S., Management of Information Systems, Bellevue University
Laurie Olberding, Computer Programming Technology Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.Ed., Peru State College
Patrick Phillips, Information Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College; B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Alan Reinarz, Computer Programming Technology Instructor, B.S., Michigan State University; B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Guillermo Joseph Rosas, Information Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., MBA, Bellevue University
Hugh Schuett, Computer Programming Technology Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Gary Sparks, Information Technology Instructor, A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., Bellevue University; M.S., Bellevue University
Lisa Thoendel, Information Technology Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska, M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia
Lian Ti, Computer Programming Technology Instructor, B.S.B.A, MBA, University of South Dakota
Math and Natural Sciences Area
Math and Natural Sciences Faculty
Michael Flesch, Dean of Math and Natural Sciences, Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Horticulture, B.S., M.S.Ed., University of Nebraska at Kearney
Manar Al Squaier, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Jordan
Kandyce Arnold, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.S., Chadron State College
Adriel C. Baltimore, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.S., Creighton University
Khaled Banihani, Mathematics Instructor, M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; B.A., Humboldt State University
Lois Bartsch, Biology Instructor, B.S., M.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., Washington State University
Mark Brtek, Biology Instructor, B.S., University of South Dakota; M.A.T., Northern Arizona University
Kaiguo Chang, Chemistry Instructor, B.S. Qufu Normal University, China; M.S., Chinese Academy of Science; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island
Jacqueline Clifford, Biology Instructor, B.S., M.S., Doane University; M.S., University of Nebraska Kearney
Jose Conceicao, Chemistry Instructor, B.S., Hope College; M.S., Yale University; M.A., Ph.D., Rice University
Carla Delucchi, Biology Instructor, B.A., University of California; Ph.D., Cornell University
Jennifer Doorlag, Mathematics Instructor, B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Dylan Drake-Wilhelm, Chemistry Instructor, B.S., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Joyce Fischer, Chemistry Instructor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Chad Haugen, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Jeba Inbarasu, Biology Instructor, B.S., Bharathi College; B.Ed., Madurai Kamaraj University; M.S., Holy Cross College; M.Phil., M.A., Madras University; Ph.D., Christian Medical College; Ed.D., University of Phoenix
Amanda Kriesel-Olson, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.A., Minnesota State University
Joseph Lee, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Robinson Luke, Mathematics Instructor, B.A., Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand; B.Ed., M.S., Mahathma Gandhi University, India
John Masters,Chemistry Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska Lincoln; PhD, Colorado State University; Postdoctoral Fellow, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Amy McGill, Biology Instructor, B.S., Houston Baptist University; M.S., Texas A&M University
Rachel Neurath, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., College of Saint Mary; M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Steven Reller, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.A., Minnesota State University Mankato
Thankam Samuel, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.S., B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Kerala (India)
Joseph Sherwin, Physics Instructor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Penn State University
Kendra Sibbernsen, Physics Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D., Capella University
Delbert Stallwood, Biology Instructor, B.A., University of Northern Iowa; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Nathan Stanley, Mathematics Instructor, B.A. Creighton University; M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Todd Templeton, Biology Instructor, B.S.Ed., Wayne State College; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Emily Van Hook, Mathematics Instructor, B.A., Hamilton College; M.A.T., Providence College
Marcia Vergo, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Dustin Waderich, Mathematics Instructor, B.A., M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Alan Wasmoen, Biology Instructor, B.A., Concordia College; M.S., Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
Li Westman, Mathematics Instructor, B.E., Shanghai Jiao Tong University; M.S., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Dawn Zuber, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., Georgia Southern University; M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Culinary Arts, Hospitality, and Horticulture Faculty
Brian O’Malley, Associate Dean of Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Horticulture; Executive Director of the Institute for the Culinary Arts, B.A., New England Culinary Institute, M.S., Bellevue University
Lauren Balak, Hospitality and Restaurant leadership Instructor, A.O.S., The Culinary Institute of America, B.S., The University of Memphis
Steve Bell, Culinary Arts and Management Instructor, A.O.S., The Culinary Institute of America; B.A., Marist College
Thomas Bruning, Horticulture, Land Systems, and Management Instructor, B.S. Buena Vista College; M.S. Iowa State University
James Davis, Culinary Arts and Management instructor, A.O.S., Le Cordon Bleu
Kristina Engler, Horticulture, Land Systems, and Management Instructor, B.A., College of Saint Benedict; M.L.A., M.U.R.P., University of Minnesota; Registered Landscape Architect
Janet Mar, Culinary Arts and Management Instructor, baking, pastry, sugar, and chocolate certificates, San Francisco Baking Institute; Ewald Notter Pastry School and the French Pastry School; A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Simmons College; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; food science certificate, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Delbert Reichardt, Culinary Arts and Management Instructor, Certified Executive Chef, American Culinary Federation; A.O.A., Johnson and Wales University
Oystein Solberg, Culinary Arts and Management Instructor, Norwegian culinary diploma, Steinkjer VGS
Jeana Svoboda, Horticulture, Land Systems, and Management Instructor, A.A.S., McCook Community College; B.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Social Sciences Area
M. Jane Franklin, Dean of Social Sciences, B.Ed., B.Ph.Ed., Brock University; M.Ed., Iowa State University
Victoria Alapo, Geography Instructor, B.S., University of Ibadan (Nigeria); M.S., Western Kentucky University
Kojo Allen, Psychology and Sociology Instructor, B.A., Lougaloo College; M.A., Jackson State University
Alberto José Badillo, Spanish Instructor, B.A., East Texas Baptist University; M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
H. Lynn Bradman, Psychology Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Stewart Brewer, History Instructor, B.A., M.A., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., University of Albany
Mary Burbach-Sohail, Sociology and Human Relations Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Julio Caycedo, Sociology Instructor, A.A.S., Rick College; B.A., M.L.S., Ph.D., Brigham Young University
Karina Clarke, Spanish Instructor, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis; M.A., Loyola University
Jennifer Cohen, Psychology Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Nancy Conrad, Human Relations and Education Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Cynthia J. Cusick, Human Services Instructor, B.S., Midland University at Fremont, NE; M.S.W., University of Nebraska at Omaha; certified master social worker; licensed mental health professional; licensed independent mental health practitioner
Carri Dyer, Human Relations and Sociology Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Jennifer Fauchier, Social Sciences Instructor, B.A., University of Dubuque; M.A. (R), St. Louis University
Bonnie Fitzgerald, History Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Amy Forss, History Instructor, B.G.S., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; B.S., Peru State College; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ayofemi “Tulani” Grundy Meadows, Human Relations and Political Science Instructor, B.A., Spelman College; J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School
Brenda Jennings, Criminal Justice Instructor, B.A., Midland University at Fremont, NE, M.A., Johns Hopkins University
Dallas Jurisevic, Spanish Instructor, B.A., University of San Diego; M.A., New York University, Spain; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jessica Kunz, Human Relations and Education Instructor, B.S., Wayne State College; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Laura LaMarr, Sociology Instructor, A.S., Central Texas College; B.S., Bellevue University; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Michelle Miller, Human Services Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Ed.S., Florida State Univeristy
Carol Moore, Psychology Instructor, B.S., Wayne State College; M.HR., University of Oklahoma; Ph.D., Capella University
Ryan Newton, Psychology Instructor, B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Southern Connecticut State University
Leigh Ann Opitz, Geography Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Deanna Peterson, Early Childhood Education Instructor, B.G.S., University of Kansas; M.A., University of Kansas
Jill Ramet, Human Relations and Psychology Instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Michael Rush, Human Services and Chemical Dependency Counseling Instructor, B.S., M.S., Kearney State College; licensed mental health practitioner
Edith Sample, Psychology Instructor, B.A., University of St. Francis; M.A., Ball State University
Joy Schulz, History and Political Science Instructor, B.A., Ashbury University; M.A., Creighton University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Diane Sjuts, Criminal Justice Program Director and Instructor, B.A., Midland Lutheran College; M.S., Bellevue University
Brenda Smith, Criminal Justice Instructor, B.S., Bellevue University
Michelle Todd, Geography Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha
Jennifer Vaughn, Psychology Instructor, A.S., Ricks College; B.S., University of Utah; M.A., Lewis & Clark College
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