Faculty/Professional Staff

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Andy Alderson
 Professor, Cyber Security & Network Administration
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Robert Arendt
Professor, Welding Technology
Diploma, Indian Hills Community College

Patricia Babbitt
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Graceland University
M.A., Iowa State University
M.B.L, William Penn University 

Laura Bates-Glenn
Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Shelby Bauer
Instructor, Nrusing & Theory Clinical
A.A.S., Mercy College
B.S.N., Walden University
M.S.N., Walden University 

Jessica Beach
Instructor, Nurse Aide & Related Health 
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N., Western Governors University 

Amanda Beane
Professor, Clinical and Theory, Radiologic Technology
A.A.S., Iowa Central Community College
B.A., Grand Canyon University
M.B.L., William Penn University

Megan Bell
Instructor, Mathematics 
M.S., Truman State University 

Bryce Bintner
Instructor, Chariton Career Academy Construction Technology 
Building Trades Diploma, DMACC

Kelly Blegen
Professor, Clinical Nursing
B.S.N., University of Iowa

Austin Blomme
Instructor, Diesel Power Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Martin Blomme
Professor, Industrial Maintenance Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Jennifer Boyenga
Program Director, Fine Arts/Drama Sponsor
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Richard Brauhn
Professor, Aviation Maintenance Technology
B.A., Parks College

Lyle Brinegar
Instructor, Construction Technology 

Kim Brown
Professor, Dental Assisting
A.A., Des Moines Area Community College
B.A., Buena Vista University

Colt Brown
Associate Professor, Chief Flight Instructor 
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., Buena Vista University

Jill Budde
Vice President, Learning & Engagement
B.S., Clarke College
M.S., Clarke College
D.P.T., Clarke College

Harriett Burbeck
Instructor, Arts & Graphic Design
M.A., University of Edinburgh
B.A., University of New Orleans

Mary Clark
Associate Professor, Interactive Media Technology
B.A., University of Iowa

Nathan Collins
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Kevin Cook
Professor, English/Advisor, Phi Theta Kappa
B.A., University of Iowa
M.A. University of Iowa
Ph.D., Duke University

Sarah Cottington
Instructor, Medical Insurance Coding
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Spring Arbor University
M.H.A., Walden University

Kameo Cragoe
Professor, English
B.S., Dakota State University
M.S., South Dakota State University

Heather Davison
Professor, History
B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., University of Iowa

Tammy Delker
Program Director, Radiologic Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., University of St. Francis
M.S., University of St. Francis

Bruce Dickerson
Professor, History/Student Senate Sponsor
B.A., Indiana State University
M.A., Indiana State University

James Doolan
Associate Professor, Business
M.B.A., University of Central Missouri

Jon Dorman
Program Director, Construction Technology
Diploma, Indian Hills Community College

Justin Doyle
 Professor, Biology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., William Penn University
M.A., Mississippi State University

Kimberly Dreaden
Department Chair, Advanced Technologies
B.S., University of Florida
M.S., University of Florida

Daniel Earnest
Associate Professor, Industrial Maintenance Technology
Electrician Certified
American Welding Society Certified

Laura Farrington
Associate Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., Buena Vista University

Taren Ferguson
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
M.A., Southern New Hampshire University 

Michael Fletcher
Instructor, Diesel Power Technology

Zeke Flick
Director, Human Resources
B.S., Upper Iowa University

Ruston Ford
Professor, Spanish
A.A.S., Snow College
B.A., University of Utah
M.A., University of Utah

Andrea Fowler
Academy Associate Professor, High School Health Sciences
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
A.D.N., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N., William Penn University

Lisa Fritz
Professor, Art
B.F.A., Northeast Missouri State University
M.F.A., Louisiana State University

William Garrels
Academy Associate Professor, Automotive/Machining 
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Chad Gatlin
Professor, Chemistry and Biology
B.S., Truman State University
M.S., Emporia State University

Anthony Gibson
Instructor, Albia High School Welding Technology
Welding Certification, Grand View College

Noel Gorden
Executive Dean, Centerville Campus & Academic Services
A.A., Lake Land College
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., Western Illinois University 

Tish Gouge
Associate Professor, Business Specialist
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., Buena Vista University

Rick Guffey
Associate Professor, Welding Technologies
A.A., William Penn University

Brian Hammack
Chief Flight Associate Professor
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Ashley Hansen
Instructor, Laser/Electro-Optics Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., Simpson College

Katie Harned
Associate Professor, Social Sciences
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., William Penn University
M.S., University of Phoenix

Mychelle Harvey
Executive Assistant/Board Secretary
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Upper Iowa University
M.S., Thomas Edison State College

Jeff Henderson
Associate Dean, Advanced Technologies
B.S., Northeast Missouri State University
M.S., Drake University

Jennifer Hess
Professor, Sociology/Psychology
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Southern Illinois University

Danielle Hodges
Professor, High School Health Sciences
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N., University of Iowa
M.S.N., Graceland University

Dixie Holden
Department Chair, Nursing & Simulation
A.A.S.,  Central Carolina Community College
A.D.N., Central Carolina Community College
B.S.N., Fayetteville State University
M.A.Ed., East Carolina University
M.S.N., Duke University
D.N.P., Grand Canyon University

Jenny Howk
Program Director, Business 
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Truman State University
M.B.A., St. Ambrose University

Brent Huddleston
Instructor, Welding Technology - Rathbun Area Career Academy 
Welding Technology Diploma, Indian Hills Community College

Chad Hudson
Associate Professor, Mahaska County Welding Academy
AWS Certified Welding Educator

Jessica Huggins
Instructor, Nursing Lab Coordinator 
B.S.N., William Penn University
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

David Hynick
Associate Professor, Commercial Truck Driving
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Richard Johnson
Lab Technician, Diesel Power Systems Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

John-Paul Jones
Professor, Electrical & Renewable Energy Technology 
Diploma, George Brown College

Jesse Juran
Program Director, Culinary Arts 
A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Brydon Kaster
Professor, Sustainable Agriculture and Entrepreneurship
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Iowa State University

Suzanna Keegel
Professor, Simulation Specalist 
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N., Graceland University

Joni Kelley
Executive Dean, Enrollment Services & Registrar
B.A., William Penn University
M.A., William Penn University

Lauri Kellner
Professor, Nursing Theory and Clinical
B.S.N., University of South Florida
M.S.N., Walden University

Lori Kielkopf
Associate Dean, Health Sciences
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., University of Iowa
M.S.Ed., St. Joseph’s College

Kurt Kleinschnitz
Instructor, Avionics Electronic Technician
Ph.D., Maharishi University 

Colette Kramer
Instructor, Psychology 
B.S., Missouri State University
M.A., Ball State University
M.S., Ball State University

Brooklyn Krings
Instructor, Biology
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Western Illinois University
B.S., Buena Vista University 

Cory Lamb
Chief Operating Officer
B.A., Bethel College

Craig Leager
Executive Dean, Instruction
M.A., Iowa State University
B.A., Iowa State University

Kendra Lipp
Instructor, Dental Hygiene
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Barb Lisk
Professor, Education
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., Morningside College

Jeff Long
Professor, Machine Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Andrew Mason
Associate Professor, Aviation Maintenance Technology
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Southern Illinois University- Carbondale

Stacie Mason
Program Director, Clinical Lab Sciences
B.S., Graceland University

Luke Matheis
Instructor, Computer Software Development
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Kristin Mayson
Program Director, Sports Medicine
B.S., Truman State University
M.S., Northwest Missouri State University

Brandea McCann
Program Director, Mathematics/Teaching and Learning Specialist
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Iowa State University

Susan Moore-Hicks
Instructor, Business
B.A., Bunea Vista University
M.B.A., Bellevue University

Justine Munger
Program Director, Dental Assistaing Program 
B.A., William Penn Universtity 

Heidi Munsell
Program Director, Science/Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
B.A., Central College
M.S., Palmer College of Chiropractic

Bianca Myers
Executive Dean, Advacement 
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Park University
M.A., Park University
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Christine Norris
Associate Professor, Health Sciences
B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., Capella University

Josh O’Dell
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., Buena Vista University

Cole Payne
Associate Professor, Welding Technology 
Certification, Tulsa Welding School

Craig Payne
Professor, English and Humanities
B.A., William Penn College
M.A., Northeast Missouri State University
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Wales

Caroline Peyrone
Program Director, Physical Therapist Assistant
B.A., Penn State University
M.S., Marymount University
M.A., Buena Vista University
D.P.T., Marymount University

Jeff Pigg
Academy Instructor, Health Sciences
B.A., Iowa State University
B.S.N., MacMurray College
M.S.N., Indiana State University 

Jarrett Plate
Instructor, Computer Software Development
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Tisha Pruiett
Professor, High School Health Occupations
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N., University of Iowa
M.S.N., Clarkson College

Ashleigh Richmond
Department Chair, Academic Resources
B.A., Central College
M.A., University of Alabama

Cynthia Ripp
Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant
B.S., University of New Hampshire

Marty Roberts
Professor, Machine Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Cheryl Sampson
Professor, Nursing Clinical Coordinator 
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N. Kaplan University

David Sharp
Professor, Instrumental Music
B.A., University of Miami
M.A., University of Nebraska

Michael Shay
Associate Professor, Laser/Electro-Optics Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., National Louis University

Janene Sheldon
Associate Professor, Vocal Music and Piano
B.A., Kearney State College
M.M., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
D.M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Alice Shepard
Professor, Radiologic Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., University of St. Francis

Lee Sickler
Instructor, Science
B.S., Missouri State University
M.S., Missouri State University
M.S., University of Alabama 

Angela Sieren
Professor, Mathematics & Instructional Coach 
B.A., Wartburg College
M.S., Iowa State University

Clarence Slavens
Professor, English/Theatre
A.A., East Central College
B.A., University of Missouri
M.A., University of Missouri
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Neric Smith
Program Director, Agricultural Sciences
B.S., Iowa State University
M.A., Iowa State University

Joshua Steele
Instructor, Nursing Clinical
B.S.N., University of Iowa
A.D.N., Indian Hills Community College 

Andy Summers
Professor, Automotive Technology & Instructional Coach 
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Amy Taylor
Dean, Arts & Sciences
B.S., Grand View University 
M.A., Viterbo University 

Tina Tennis
Professor, Clinical Nursing
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., Central College

Matthew Thompson
President
B.A., Iowa State University
M.A., East Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Nathan Tillotson
Associate Professor, Cyber Security & Network Administration
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Danielle Thomas
Instructor, Dental Hygiene
A.A.S., Des Moines Area Community College

Kayla Van Blaircome
Instructor, Simulation Specialist
 A.D.N., Indian Hills Community College

Joseph VanDenBerg
Academy Instructor, Welding Technology
Diploma, Indian Hills Community College 

Debra Vos
Professor, Social Sciences 
B.A., Ottawa University
M.A., Ottawa University
M.E., Northern Arizona University
Ed.S., Walden University

Ty Ware
Associate Professor, Ottumwa High School Construction Technology

James Warner
Instructor, Computer Software Development
M.S., Western Governors University
B.S., BYI- Idaho

Kelsi Weeks
Director, Athletics
M.S., Texas A&M University 

Lynda Welch
Program Director, English & Communication  
M.A., Regis University 

Jennifer Wilson
Vice President, Business Solutions 
B.A., Saint Olaf College
M.A., University of Phoenix
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Kate Wilson
Instructor, Cybersecurity and Systems Administration
M.S., Purdue University 

Nathan Wilson
Associate Professor, History
B.A., Central College
M.A., California State University

Susan Wilson
Professor, Computer Software Development
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Shelley Wood
Associate Professor, Nuring Lab Coordinator 
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N., University of Iowa

Micah Zook
Instructor, Construction Technology
Diploma, Indian Hills Community College