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Wendi Antunes
Wendi provides office support for the Physical Therapy Department.
John Barr, BS-PT, MA, PhD, FAPTA
Dr. Barr is professor emeritus for the DPT program.
Dana Dailey, PT, PhD
Dr. Dailey teaches introduction to therapeutic exercise, functional anatomy, applied anatomy and physiology, pain science and education, professional practice and PT procedures II, and the capstone portfolio project.
Kevin Farrell, PT, PhD
Dr. Farrell is Professor Emeritus.
Lynn Frank, PT, DPT
Collaborates in implementing individual student plans for clinical education, assists with neuromuscular therapeutics and coordinates the course on management of the medically complex patient. Her clinical practice includes acute care and neuro rehabilitation.
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.
Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes is the Athletic Director for St. Ambrose University.
Amy Kueny
Dr. Kueny is an Instructor for the Physical Therapy Department, teaching courses for first-year students including gross anatomy, pathology, and evidence-based practice. She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with experience practicing in outpatient orthopedics.
Christie Kostichek
Christie is the Contract Coordinator for the College of Health and Human Services.
Sarah Luebke
Ms. Luebke teaches in the undergraduate marketing program.
Carrie Meador-Bliss
Carrie the Program Coordinator for Physical Therapy
Anthony Morales
Tony is an adjunct instructor in the Sales and Marketing Department and also teaches classes for SAU Professional Development.
Michael Puthoff, PT, PhD
Dr. Puthoff is a professor of Physical Therapy and Dean of Graduate Studies.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Larry Skillin
Teaches Revolutionary, Colonial, Civil War and U.S. History.
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
Fritz Dieudonné
Coordinator of Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Samantha Faulkner
Samantha is an Athletic Trainer in the Athletics Department.
Ethan Gannaway
Teaches Ancient History with a focus on Classical Studies and Latin.
Jill Hipskind, PT, DPT
Dr. Hipskind teaches musculoskeletal therapeutics to students within the DPT program.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Lynn Kilburg, DHSc, MBA, OTR/L
Dean of the College of Health and Human Services and Professor of Occupational Therapy.
Katherine Lampe, PT, DPT
Dr. Lampe is Professor Emerita.
Keri Manning
Teaches U.S. History, Women's History, Modern History and East Asian History.
Zachary Meyer
Zach is the Technical Director for the Galvin Fine Arts Center.
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.
Nora Riley, PT, PhD
Dr. Riley teaches the neurological content throughout the DPT curriculum.
Ryan Saddler
Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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
Liang Zhao, PhD
Dr. Zhao teaches a variety of marketing courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Jim Bang
Jim's research interests include immigration, institutional economics, economics of conflict, and development economics.
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.
Darcy Duncalf
Provides office support for the Physical Therapy Department.
John Hagar
John is Director of the Galvin Fine Arts Center.
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
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.
Kristina Kistler
Kris is the Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Compliance for Athletics.
Golden Lund
Coordinator of Events and Performances for Athletic Bands
Sandy McKinley
Teaches Modern European and Latin American history with a focus on revolutionary movements.
Kari Miller, PT, DPT, EdD
Dr. Miller teaches orthotics and prosthetics, functional anatomy, and geriatrics.
Katie Powers, DPT, PCS, C/NDT
Dr. Powers teaches core content in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program with a specialty in Pediatrics.
Kristin Ryan, PT, DPT
Teaches Professional Seminar, clinical education courses, seating, and positioning as well as the lymphedema content of the curriculum. Her clinical practice ranges from acute care to outpatient, focuses on evaluating clients in a wheelchair clinic, treating patients with lymphedema and in outpatient neurological rehab.
Ray Shovlain
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Brian Thiessen
Director of Sports Information for SAU Athletics
Robert Wiederien, DPT
Dr. Wiederien teaches core physical therapy courses for the DPT program.

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