May 13, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

Faculty


Applied Technology Area

Scott Broady, Dean of Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; Graduate Certificate in Career and Technical Education, Northern Arizona University

Gregory Babst, Utility Line Technician Instructor, A.A.S., Northeast Community College ;journey person, Red Simpson, Eckhardt Electric Construction, Wahoo Utilities

Tim Bowling, Utility Line Technician Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; journeyperson, Nebraska Safety Committee,Utility Safety Network, crew leader at Norris Public Power 

Dave Havranek, Utility Line Technician Instructor, A.A.S., Northeast Community College, Journeyperson Lineperson, J.A.T.C., OPPD Troubleshooter, OPPD crew leader training

Michael Kuebler, Truck Driving CDL-A Instructor

Brooks RashDiesel Technology Instructor,  A.A.S Wyoming Technical Institute, ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician,  Detroit Diesel HDEP Expert certified,  Western Star System certified,  Allison automatic certified, Setra Motorcoach certified. Eaton/Cummins Endurant HD/XD Transmission Certified, MCI Motor Coach Certified, Detroit DT12 Transmission, Detroit Axle Detroit Series 60 Systems Certified.

Scott Resler, Diesel Technology Instructor, ASE Heavy/Medium Duty expert Certified, Detroit HDEP/MDEG Certified, Western Star/Freightliner Expert Certified, Heavy Duty Truck Systems Professional Certified. Aftertreatment and electrical specialist; Cummins multi-engine Certified, Paccar engine and Paccar/ Endurant transmission Certified, Eaton Performance transmission Certified, Detroit Series 60 Expert Certified. Mercedes Benz Heavy 4000/900 Expert Certified, Detroit Dt12 Professional Certified, Kubota Tech Certified, NC3 Precision Measurement and Torque Certified, Kenworth T680 Certified.

Robert Wasilewski, Truck Driving Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University

Business Area

Brian O’Malley, Dean of Business; Executive Director Institute for the Culinary Arts, B.A. New England Culinary Institute; M.S. Bellevue University

Victoria Badura, Accounting/Business Administration Instructor, Ph.D. in Business, Capella University; M.Acc., and B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; C.P.A. Certificate and license, State of Nebraska, Postsecondary Teaching Permit, Nebraska Department of Education.

Gay Lynn Brown, Accounting/Business Administration Instructor; M.B.A., Louisiana Tech University, M.Ed. in Business, Louisiana Tech University, B.S. in Accounting, Louisiana Tech University, C.P.A. Certificate and license, State of Louisiana, State of Nebraska, Postsecondary Teaching Permit, Nebraska Department of Education.

Larry Buland, Finance/Real Estate/Business Administration Instructor, M.B.A, University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S. Kansas State University, AFC®, Real Estate Broker’s License, State of Nebraska; Graduate Certificate in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University

Robert Caldwell, Business Administration Instructor, A.A. Mohawk Valley Community College; B.S. State University of New York at Oneonta; M.B.A. Doane University; M.P.A. University of Nebraska at Omaha; PMP/CAPM Project Management Institute; CSM Scrum Alliance; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Solomon Institute; State of Nebraska Postsecondary Teaching Permit, Nebraska Department of Education

Richard Carter, Economics Instructor, B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Oklahoma

Deb Gaspard, Business Administration Instructor, Ed.D., Educational Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.B.A., Marketing and Management, A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University; B.A., Tulane University; State of Nebraska, Postsecondary Teaching Permit, Nebraska Department of Education; Certified Customer Service Professional (CCSP®) from the National Customer Service Association; Certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Aaron Hill, Accounting Instructor, A.A.S, Metropolitan Community College; B.A, Bellevue University; M.B.A, Bellevue University; Accounting Certificate, Bellevue University; Management and Marketing Certificate, Bellevue University; Quantitative and Financial analysis Certificate, Bellevue University; Postsecondary Teaching Permit, Nebraska Department of Education

William Jefferson, Accounting/Business Administration Instructor, Ph.D. in Advanced Accounting, Northcentral University, M.B.A. in Financial Management, Wharton Division University of Pennsylvania, B.B.A. in Accounting, Ohio University

Rita Kleeman, Accounting Instructor, B.A., Briar Cliff University; C.P.A. certificate and license, State of Nebraska; Real Estate license, State of Nebraska

Tammy Madsen, Business Administration/Workplace Skills Instructor, Doctor of Education Ed.D. in Higher Education and Adult Learning, Walden University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Graduate Certificate in Human Resources, Kaplan University; Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology, University of Missouri, Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR®) from Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

Asante’ Moody, Management Instructor, A.A.S., Kansas City Kansas Community College; B.G.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A.M., Doane College; D.B.A., National University; Postsecondary Teaching Permit, Nebraska Department of Education, State of Nebraska.

Ashley Peters, Accounting/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, AFC®, Postsecondary Teaching Permit, Nebraska Department of Education. 

Liliana Petersen, Entrepreneurship/Business Administration Instructor, M.S.-I.T.M. and M.B.A., Creighton University; Ph.D. Business and International Management, Northcentral University; LEAN/Six Sigma, Aveta Business Institute

Andrew Sagartz, Legal Studies/Business Administration Instructor, J.D., The Ohio State University; M.B.A., Thunderbird School of Global Management; B.S., Lesley College; law licenses, Illinois and Ohio

Tim Sweeney, Economics/Business Administration Instructor, B.S., Montana State University; M.B.A, Colorado State University-Pueblo; M.A., University of Oklahoma; M.A., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; PMP

Sherman Willis, Legal Studies/Insurance Instructor, J.D., University of Iowa; Ed.D., Educational Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha; B.A., Grinnell College; RICP®, CAP®, ChFC®, CLU®; licensed insurance agent, States of Nebraska and Iowa; law license, State of Nebraska; Postsecondary Teaching Permit, Nebraska Department of Education.

Seth Woodke, Real Estate/Economics/Business Administration Instructor, M.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S. in Educational Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha; B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska at Lincoln; Real Estate salesperson license, State of Nebraska

Construction Education Area

Scott Broady, Dean of Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; Graduate Certificate in Career and Technical Education, Northern Arizona University

Christopher Dyer, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; Master Commercial Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal Contractor

Nicholas Hawkins, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College; Stationary 3rd Grade Engineer, State of Iowa Journeyman License

Andrew Henrichs, Construction and Building Science Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College, B.S. Wayne State College

Brian Hrbek, Electrical Technology Instructor, Certificate of Apprenticeship, Metropolitan Community College, Journeyman Electrician.

Joseph Hurd, Construction and Building Science Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College

Stephanie Ling, Architectural Design Technology Instructor, AIA, Registered Architect - NE, B.S.D, M.Arch, University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Luke Littleton, Apprenticeship Coordinator, A.A., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University

Zachary Pechacek, Electrical Technology Instructor; Master Electrician

Chris Pitschmann,  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; State of Iowa HVAC/R Master License, State of Iowa Hydronics Master License, State of Iowa Mechanical Master License

Andrew Queen, Plumbing Technology Instructor, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology Instructor, A.A.S. Metropolitan Community College, Master Plumbing License City of Omaha, ACAD Commercial Journeyman License, Grade VI Water Operator/Backflow License, Stationary 3rd Grade Engineer

David Reid, Architectural Design Technology Instructor, M.P.A., Drake University, B. Arch., Iowa State University

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; B.S. Wayne State College.

Ryan Schafer, Construction and Building Science Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College

Dustin Shropshire, Civil Engineering Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College, L.S.I.T. Nebraska.

Laurie Smith, Electrical Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; IBEW Local 22

Marty Vaughan, Electrical Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; Master Electrician, IBEW Local 763, MCCEU

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 B.S. Wayne State College; Class C General Contractors License

Creative Arts and Design Area

Kally Malcom-Bjorklund, Associate Dean of Creative Arts and Design | M.F.A., New Mexico State University; B.A., University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Donovan Beery, Design, Interactivity, and Media Arts Instructor | B.F.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney

Laura Burke, Photography Instructor | M.F.A., University of Iowa; B.F.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Anne Burton, Art Instructor | M.F.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; B.A., University of Richmond

Adam Dienst-Scott, Photography Instructor | M.F.A., Kansas State University; B.F.A., Emporia State University

Marla Goecker, Design, Interactivity, and Media Arts Instructor | M.S., B.S., Full Sail University

Robert Maass, Video and Audio Communications Instructor | B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney

Antonio Martinez, Art Instructor | M.F.A., University of Kansas; B.F.A., Wichita State University

TeAnna Mirfield, Video Audio Communication Arts Instructor | M.A., Emerson College; B.A., Augustana College

Carrie L. Morgan, Art History Instructor | M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.L.I.S. San Jose State University; B.A. University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Joseph Piper, Design, Interactivity, and Media Arts Instructor | B.F.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Jordan Scribner, Design, Interactivity, and Media Arts Instructor | M.F.A., Savannah College of Art & Design; B.F.A., University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Ashely Severson, Design, Interactivity, and Media Arts Instructor | M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Lilith Smith, Art Instructor | M.F.A. University of Cincinnati; B.A., B.S., Fairmont State University

Nanci Stephenson, Fashion Design and Interior Design Instructor | M.S., B.S., ASID, NCIDQ, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Shelia Talbitzer, Photography Instructor | M.F.A., University of Notre Dame; B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Culinary Arts and Horticulture Area

Lauren Balak, Hospitality Instructor, A.O.S. The Culinary Institute of America; B.S. The University of Memphis; M.S. The Culinary Institute of America

Thomas Bruning, Horticulture, Land Systems, and Management Instructor, B.S. Buena Vista College; M.S. Iowa State University

Douglas Chrisman, Culinary Arts Instructor, A.O.S. and B.P.S. The Culinary Institute of America

Cathy Curtis, Culinary Arts Instructor, A.A.S. Metropolitan Community College; B.S. Bellevue University

James Davis, Culinary Arts Instructor; Executive Chef Institute for the Culinary Arts; 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

Chase Grove, Culinary Arts Instructor, A.A.S. Metropolitan Community College; B.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Ben Keeler, Culinary Arts Instructor, A.A.S. Southeast Community College

Amanda Sheeler, Chef Sage Student Bistro, A.A.S. Metropolitan Community College

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; Horticulture Therapy Certification, Kansas State University

English and Humanities

Chad Jorgensen, Associate Dean of English and Humanities, B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Sana Amoura, English and Communication Studies Instructor, B.S., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S.W., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Alison Arant, English Instructor, B.A., John Brown University; M.A., Creighton University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Kimberly Armstrong, English Instructor, B.A. Creighton University; M.A. Texas Tech University; Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Laura Chambers, Humanities Instructor, B.A., M.A., Creighton University

Susan Ely, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Stefanie Emrich, Exploratory Studies Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

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

Alea Hall, English Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A., University of Nebraska 

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

Andrea Iaccheri, Communication Studies Instructor, B.A., M.A., M.F.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ph.D., Ohio University

Kam Jamshidi, Communication Studies Instructor, B.S., Northern Michigan University; M.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ed.D., College of St. Mary, 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

Colleen Kroeger, Exploratory Studies Instructor, B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.A., St. Mary’s University

BonnieJean Kurle, Philosophy Instructor, B.A., M.A., Gonzaga University; Ph.D., Purdue University

Steve Lovett, English Instructor, B.A., South Dakota State University; M.A., Creighton University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Sheryl Mason, English as a Second Language Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, M.A., Monterey Institute of International Studies

Janet McCarthy, Philosophy Instructor, B.A., M.A., Cleveland State University

Brett Mertins, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Kevin Mortensen, English as a Second Language Instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Charlie Peck, English Instructor, B.A., Florida State University; M.F.A., Purdue University

Ed Pfeffer, English as a Second Language Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S., M.A., Ohio University

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

Sara Lihz Staroska, English Instructor, B.A., Creighton University; M.F.A., California College of the Arts

Cindy Stover, Communication Studies Instructor, B.S., Kearney State College; M.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney

Melissa Tayles, English Instructor, B.A., M.A., Fort Hays State University

Virginia (Susan) Trinkle-Tamayo, Humanities Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Notre Dame

Mary Umberger, Communication Studies, 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

Felicity White, Exploratory Studies Instructor, B.A., University of Illinois-Springfield; M.F.A., Creighton University 

Scott Working, Theatre and English Instructor, B.F.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.F.A., University of Iowa

Health Professions Area

Candace Ryan, RRT, Dean of Health Professions , B.S., Midland Lutheran College; M.H.A., Bellevue University 

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

Richelle Burns, Nursing Instructor, Ed.D. in Nursing Education, Nebraska Methodist College, M.S.N. Nursing Education, College of Saint Mary, B.S.N., College of Saint Mary, A.S.N., College of Saint Mary.

Constance Crouch, Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor, B.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College

John Detwiler, RRT, Respiratory Technology Instructor and Director of Clinical Education Coordinator, certificate, Metropolitan Community College; A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kristin Dolezal, Nursing Instructor, B.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College; M.S.N., Regis University

Dawn Goodsell, Health Data and Information Management and Health Information Management Systems Program Director, A.S., B.S., Clarkson College; RHIA, CCS, CPC-I, CPC, COC

Kelly Hajek, Health Data and Information Management Systems Instructor, A.S., B.B.L., College of St. Mary; RHIA

Janice Hess, Health Information Management Systems Instructor, M.S., M.Ed., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Post B.S. In Health Information Administration. Clarkson College; RHIA, RHDS

Craig Jacobus, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic 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

Peter Landmark, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Instructor and EMSP/AHA Program Director, NRP, B.S., Creighton University

Kevin Laughlin, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Instructor, A.S. Tidewater Community College, Critical Care Paramedic, Creighton University

Susan Lund, Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) Instructor and Program Director, M.S.N., Western Governors University, B.S.N., Western Governors University, A.S.N., Iowa Western Community College 

Fred McMains, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Instructor and Clinical Coordinator, NRP, EMSI, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College  

Grace Miller, Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Instructor, NRP, EMSI, CCP Creighton University, A.A.S Metropolitan Community College, A.A. Arkansas State University 

Jeannine Nagel, Medical Assisting Instructor, BSHM, Bellevue University, C.M.A., Omaha College of Health Careers

Kristine Palmer, Health Information Management Systems Instructor and Public Health Program Director, certified dental assistant;  A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.A.S., Peru State College

Troy Peterson MSN RN, Nursing Instructor, MSN, Nebraska Methodist College, BSN, Nebraska Wesleyan University, ADN, Metropolitan Community College, BSBA Midland Lutheran College, ACLS and BLS - Provider and Instructor American Heart Association

Brandy Robbins, RRT, Respiratory Therapy Instructor and Program Director, B.S Bellevue University, MS, Chadron State College, Licensed Respiratory Therapist of Nebraska, BLA, PALS, and ACLS certified

Erin Salahshurian, Nursing Instructor, B.S.N., Creighton University, Ph.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center

Lori Saville, Nursing Instructor, B.S.N., Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.S.N., Nebraska Methodist College 

Leslie Seaman, Nursing Instructor, MSN, BSN, Nebraska Wesleyan University, ADN, Metropolitan Community College, CRRN, RN, BLS

Aimee Semin, RRT, Respiratory Therapy Instructor, B.S., Midland Lutheran College, Licensed Respiratory Therapist state of Nebraska, BLS, PALS and ACLS certified

Melanie Shaw, Medical Assisting Instructor and Program Director, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College, C.M.A. (AAMA), Alegent Health Medical Assisting

Alex Winter, Nursing Instructor, B.S.N., Clarkson College; M.S.N., Regis University; Ed.D., Walden University

Industrial Technology Area

Scott Broady, Dean of Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences, B.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney; Graduate Certificate in Career and Technical Education, Northern Arizona University

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

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

Tom Brandt, Welding Technology Instructor, A.A.S. in Welding Technology, Southeast Community College.

Nicholas Braun, Welding Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College

Mike Burright, Automotive Technology Instructor, A.A.S, Metropolitan Community Collège, ASE Master Technician L1 Certified, Volvo G2 Master Technician, Volvo Electric/ Hybrid Vehicle Certified

Peter Butler, Automotive Technology Instructor, Subaru University; A.A.S., Central Community College, ASE Master Technician L1 Certified, Subaru Senior Master Technician, factory training from Mitsubishi-Caterpillar Forklifts of America, Jungheinrich Gene Lifts, and JLG.

Christopher Cogan, Auto Collision Technology Instructor, Universal Technical Institute - CRRT Certificate, ASE Master Certification in Automotive Collision, I-CAR PDP teaching certification, Chief Frame Alignment certification.

Brad M. Dieckmann, Automotive Technology Instructor, Mopar CAP.  B.A. Bowling Green State University,  B.S. DeVry University.  ASE Master Certified (A1-A-9) L1 Advanced.  Chrysler quad-certified Master Technician.33 yrs field Exp, 9 yrs. FCA Corporate Technical Training.

David Donham, Automotive Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College

Joe Eledge, Electrical Mechanical Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; Journeyman, Fanuc certified robotics

Christopher Ellinwood, Welding Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College; certified welding inspector; certified welding educator

Bryan Geise, Precision Machine Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Tool and Die Making, Des Moines Area Community College

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

Michael Guericke, Prototype Design Instructor, B.S. Doane College; Fulbright Fellow University of Heidelberg

Michael Hipp, Welding Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; Certified Crain Rigging and Signaling

Robert Hocking, Welding Technology Instructor, certified welding inspector; certified welding educator

Lucas Kern, Precision Machine Technology Instructor, AAS Precision Machine technology MCC

Terry Kuebler, Powersports Technology Instructor, Diploma Southeast Community College; ASE A1, A5, A6, G1 certified, factory training from Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, and Polaris

David Lueders, Mechanical Design Technology Instructor, A.S., B.S., University of Nebraska

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

Darin Owens, Welding Instructor, A.A.S., Southeast Community College

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

Travis Taylor, Automotive Technology Instructor, Automotive Technologies Certification from NASCAR Universal Technical Institute ASE Master Technician, ASE G1 and L1 Certified,  Hyundia Master Technician, factory training from Kia, Genisis, Ford, G.M and Toyota

Robert Ulfers, Auto Collision Technology Instructor, ASE Master Certification in automotive collision; I-CAR PDP teaching certification

Chad Woodworth, Automotive Technology Mopar CAP Instructor, ASE Master Certified; ASE Diesel Master Certified; Factory Trained Level 4 Mopar Master

Mark Wulf, Toyota T-TEN Automotive Technology Instructor, Lexus Master Certified Diagnostic Specialist, ASE master certified, L1 certified, T-TEN Graduate

Information Technology Area

Arthur L. Brown II, Dean of Information Technology, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University, M.S.Ed., University of Nebraska Kearney

Mary Ball, Information Technology Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; M.S., University of Phoenix; Doctorate in Education, Walden University

Gael Beauboeuf, Information Technology Instructor, B.S., ESIH.edu, Port au Prince, Haiti

Jared Bernard, Information Technology Instructor, A.S., Mt. San Antonio College; B.S., Utah Valley State College; M.S., University of Utah

Christopher Chisholm, Information Technology Instructor, A.S., B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Edward (Glenn) Flenrol, Information Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; A.A.S., South Suburban College; A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College

Mansel Guerin, Microcomputer Technology Instructor, A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.S., Bellevue University; M.S., Bellevue University

Lucas Hartman, Information Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Metropolitan Community College; B.A., M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Isaac Inkabi, Information Technology Instructor, B.E., Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, China; M.S., Keller Graduate University of Management; M.S., Creighton University

Ingrid (Tania) Kuisma, Microcomputer Programming Technology Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

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

Guillermo Joseph Rosas, Information Technology Instructor, A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., MBA, Bellevue University

Steven Saunders, Information Technology Instructor, B.S., University of Connecticut; M.S. Quinnipiac University; M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Benjamin Say, Information Technology Instructor, B.S. University of South Dakota, M.S. University of South Dakota

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

Sue Yi, Information Technology Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Math and Natural Sciences Area

Neil Riley, Associate Dean of Math & Natural Sciences, B.S., M.Ed., M.Ed., Doane College; Ed.S., Doane University

Manar Al-Suqaier, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Jordan; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kandyce Arnold, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.S., Chadron State College

Adriel 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

Scott Brewer, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., Creighton University and M.A.T., University of Nebraska Omaha

Alaina Buchanan, Biology Instructor, Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado, M.S., Emporia State University, B.S., Western Illinois 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

Ashley Cunningham, Biology Instructor, A.S. Iowa Western Community College, B.S Bellevue University, M.S. University of Nebraska - Kearny, Ph.D, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Jose Bathalha Da 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

Chad Haugen, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Zhongming Huang, B.E., Guangdong University of technology, M.S., Tennessee Technological University, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

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

Michelle Jansen-Griswold, Mathematics Instructor, BS St. Cloud State University, MS University of Nebraska Omaha

Lance Johnson, Biology Instructor, BA (Biology) Hasting College, Ph.D., (Pathology/Microbiology), University of Nebraska Medical Center.

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

Bhaswati Manish, Biology Instructor, Res Associate - University of Nebraska Medical Center, Post Doc - The Ohio State University, Creighton University, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, BSc (Zoology Hons) - University of Calcutta, MSc (Zoology with Cytology & Molecular Genetics Special) - The University of Burdwan, PhD. (Molecular Neuroscience) - Indian Institute of Chemical Biology

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 Christian University; M.S., Texas A&M University

Rachel Meyer, Biology Instructor, AA-Crown College, RN-St. Lukes Hospitals School of Nursing, BS- South Dakota State University, MS-University of Nebraska Omaha, PhD-South Dakota State 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)

Lizzy Sharkey, Mathematics Instructor,  B.S., M.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha, M.S.,  in Statistics University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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

Nathan Stanley, Mathematics Instructor, B.A. Creighton University; M.A., University of Northern Iowa

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

Dawn Zuber, Mathematics Instructor, B.S., Georgia Southern University; M.A.T., University of Nebraska at Omaha

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; Ph.D., University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Kojo Allen, Psychology and Sociology Instructor, B.A., Tougaloo College; M.A., Jackson State University

Bonnie Brennan, History Instructor, B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Stewart Brewer, History Instructor, B.A., M.A., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., University of Albany

Mary Burbach, Sociology and Human Relations Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Karina Clarke, Spanish Instructor, B.A., Washington University in St. Louis; M.A., Loyola University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Jennifer Cohen, Psychology Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Samantha Delagarza, Psychology Instructor, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Carri Dyer, Human Relations and Sociology Instructor, B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Ayofemi “Tulani” Grundy Meadows, Human Relations and Political Science Instructor, B.A., Spelman College; J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School

Meghana Gulawani, Psychology Instructor, M.A., Wayne State University, M.A., Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University, B.A., University of Mumbai

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

Michelle Miller, Human Services Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Ed.S., Florida State University

Sara Miller, Human Services Instructor, B.A., M.S., Creighton University, Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

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; Ph.D., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Leigh Ann Opitz, Geography Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha

Chandra Petersen, Human Services Instructor, B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.S., 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

Edith Sample, Psychology Instructor, B.A., University of St. Francis; M.A., Ball State University

Katherine Sichender, Early Childhood Education Instructor, B.S., University of Nebraska - Omaha, M.S., Univerity of Nebraska - Omaha

Diane Sjuts, Criminal Justice 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