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Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Gene Bechen, PhD
Teaches courses in child and adolescent development, secondary teaching methods, and middle school education.
Amanda Bohnert
Bohnert has a broad background in several areas including biology, genetics, animal behavior, anatomy, ecology, and environmental science. She teaches introductory Biology courses as well as electives such as forensics.
Tom Anderson
Physical Plant
Holly Candor
Online Nursing Advisor/Recruiter
Junyi Dong
Junyi is an assistant professor in the Math Department teaching core and upper-level mathematics courses.
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
Ann Garton, DNP, FPCC, RN, CNE
Ann is an Associate Professor in the Nursing program teaching Nursing Processes, Clinical Application, Population Health, and Nursing Skills.
Bill Foley
Physical Plant
Laurie Harrison
Provides academic advising support to adult students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Jim Hannon
Director, Physical Plant
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Kristen Lang-Coleman, DNP
Dr. Lang-Coleman teaches LPN-RN bridge courses in the Nursing program.
Matt Moore
Matt is Groundskeeper for all St. Ambrose properties.
Erin Rennert
Erin is a Clinical Instructor for the Nursing program.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Tracy Schuster-Matlock
Dr. Schuster-Matlock provides leadership, supervision, and strategic direction for the direct reporting areas, including, but not limited to: university assessment of student learning and course evaluations, HLC regional accreditation and compliance measures, and institutional research.
Kaylon Spengler
Kaylon is Operations Manager for the Physical Plant.
Christina Tigges
Student Financial Services Representative
Amy Tallman
Recruiter and Academic Advisor for the online Nursing Program.
Edwin Ubeda, PhD
Teaches English as Second Language (ESL) endorsement courses. He has worked for six years as an elementary bilingual teacher and adult ESL instructor.
Denise Westendorf, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Denise is a lecturer for the Nursing Department specializing in medical/surgical nursing, perioperative nursing, and leadership.
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.
Dave Baker
Operations Manager and voice of KALA
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
Drew Blocker
Manager of Ground Maintenance
Il Woo Cho
Professor in the Math Department
Lara Dague
Lara serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Nursing Department.
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Tim Gillespie
Dr. Gillespie primarily teaches analysis and statistics-related courses, including mathematical programming and elementary number theory.
Brad Gradin
Physical Plant
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom
Connie Hanson-Hullstrom serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Adjunct Coordinator
Kirk Kelley, PhD
Teaches courses in human anatomy and physiology as well as a course on the biology and culture of the French Alps. He also directs the department’s program in cadaver dissection.
Taylor Kilgus
Taylor is the Student Employment Manager.
Brenda Peters, PhD
Dr. Peters teaches several classes in Anatomy and Physiology, a non-majors course focusing on humans and disease, and a major course focusing on animal and plant structure and function.
Craig Ochs
Craig is a Groundskeeper in the Physical Plant Department.
Anna Pierce
Student Financial Services Representative
Heather Scott, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE
Heather assists nursing faculty and students in the clinical lab setting.
Dennis Tarasi, PhD
Dr. Tarasi teaches introductory biology courses for majors and non-majors, environmental science, and upper level biology courses. His specialty is community ecology and invasive species biology
Melissa Tronnes
Melissa provides administrative support for the Academic and Career Planning Center and coordinates advisor assignments.
Heather Sikora, MSN
Heather is a lecturer in the Nana Nagle online nursing program.
Jenelle Wilson
Jenelle Wilson teaches pathophysiology and pharmacology to incoming nursing students.
Kara Baker
Kara is the office administrator for the Nursing Department.
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
Katrina Browning, DNP, RN, CNE
Katrina has nursing experience in Women's Health, Public Health, Labor and Delivery, and NICU.
Kari Crowder, MSN, RN
Kari Crowder is an Clinical Assistant Professor in the Nursing program.
Katrina DeToye, DNP, RN, CNE
Katrina has worked in medical/surgical, step-down intensive care, and behavioral health. She is a certified medical/surgical registered nurse.
Stacy Eckley
Stacy provides office support for Physical Plant/Maintenance.
Deb Frankie-Lasher
Deb is the Advisor/ Recruiter for the Nursing Department and works with all pre-licensure students. She advises students through the process of completing necessary requirements to enter the Nursing program.
Tim Eldridge
Physical Plant
Matthew Halfhill, PhD
Dr. Halfhill is continuing his interest in the expression of transgene marker technologies, and is currently involved in the development of transgenic systems for educational purposes.
Danielle Hoffman, DNP, MPH, RN, TNS, EMT-P, CNE
Dr. Hoffman has been connecting to the community through healthcare for over two decades. Her clinical strengths and experience center around emergency medicine with a focus in trauma care.She has a passion for teaching and leadership and intends to impact healthcare through the same.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Lynne Kruse, MSN, RN-C
Lynne has more than 20 years of experience in Medical/Surgical nursing and has worked in oncology, orthopedic and post-operative care.
Bill McAleer
Academic and Career Planning Coach
Angela Rekers-Power
Dr. Rekers teaches in the Early Childhood Education program. Her specialty is in inclusive practice, education and community partnerships, and outdoor learning and play.
Chris Phillips
Chris is a HVAC Technician in the Physical Plant Department.
Rose Schultz
Rose assists in the labs and teaches lab courses for the Nursing Department.
Katie Sleaford, MSN
Teaches clinical and didactic courses in the Nursing Program.
Lisa Thimm
Thimm is a Lecturer for the Mathematics Department.
Chris Stafford
Chris is a Groundskeeper in the Physical Plant Department.
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
Terry Wilson
Physical Plant

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