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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Gene Bechen, PhD
Teaches courses in child and adolescent development, secondary teaching methods, and middle school education.
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
Michael Dahlinghaus, PhD, CSCS, ACSM-EP-C
Teaches classes in exercise science and human performance and fitness. He has professional experience in personal training education and strength conditioning.
Sarah Eikleberry, PhD
Dr. Eikleberry's research and teaching intersect at sport studies and sport history and focus on the structures and ideologies that influence access and experiences in sport and physical activity settings.
Colin Evers
Colin is Coordinator of Music Ministry in Campus Ministry.
Robert "Bud" Grant, PhD
Fr. Bud teaches Environmental Theology, philosophy (esp. Kant and Aristotle), Historical Theology, especially IV Century, west, with an emphasis of Saint Ambrose of Milan.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Madeline Craig
Madeline teaches introductory courses in the Kinesiology Department related to exercise science and nutrition.
Tammy Norcross-Reitzler
As Director of Campus Ministry, Tammy oversees Campus Ministry staff and Peer Campus Ministers in developing and implementing spiritual programming and pastoral services for our students.
Lisa Powell, PhD
Prof. Powell's teaching and research in theology and ethics consider the contributions of non-dominant communities on the development of Christian thought and action.
Christopher Schwartz, PhD
Dr. Schwartz teaches several core Exercise Science courses as well as introductory courses. His specialty is in physiological function in the human body and the influence of exercise on health and performance.
Erin Sodawasser-Hermiston
Erin Sodawasser-Hermistion is the Clinical Instructor for the Applied Practicum Experience in the Master of Public Health Program.
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Suzanne Wiese
Suzanne is the administrative assistant for Kinesiology.
Rebecca Arnold
Rebecca Arnold, MPH, brings 20 years of global health experience, from grassroots to national levels. Areas of expertise include social and behavior change; capacity strengthening; and management and leadership.
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
John Bowser
Adjunct professor and Research and Evaluation Consultant for the Master of Public Health program.
Colleen Doak
A faculty member in the Master of Public Health program, Dr. Doak researches how public health messages impact the physical and social health of a community.
Ross Epping
Fr. Ross Epping is the University Chaplain.
Anne Gannaway
Anne is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Michele Leonard
Graduate Student Support Specialist for the MBA, MOL, and MAcc programs.
Michele Petersen
Teaches introductory courses in theology and philosophy. Her specialty is in the theology, philosophy, spirituality, and pedagogy of Edith Stein and the religious philosophy of Paul Ricoeur.
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.
Rhiannon Seneli, PhD, ATC
Rhiannon is the Kinesiology Graduate Director
Tyler Spencer, PhD
Dr. Spencer teaches core Sport Management courses and specializes in sport facilities and event management.
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.
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.
Ruby Batimana
Batimana is currently serving as the Evaluator for the SAMHSA grant in partnership with The Robert Young Center/UnityPoint. She also teaches for Orion Technical College.
Kyle Bohnert, PhD
Teaches kinesiology courses related to skeletal muscle anatomy, function, and the molecules that regulate muscle health.
Matthew JM Coomber
Prof. Coomber's teaching focuses on the intersections that develop between Bible and culture, shaping societal aspects ranging from politics to artistic expression.
Malia Duffy, MSN-FNP, MSPH
Malia Duffy is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Public Health. She earned degrees from Simmons College, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard University where she was a Presidential Scholar.
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
Nicky Gant
Nicky is the Coordinator of Service and Justice in the Campus Ministry Department.
Chengming Hu, PhD
Teaches classes in sport management, sport promotion and marketing, and planning and managing sport facilities.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Sandy Lund, PhD
Teaches physiology and other exercise science courses. Research has focused on respiratory physiology, exercise-induced asthma, and supplement use.
Wendy Pondell
Wendy is the Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Community Engagement & Special Events for the Advancement & Alumni Office
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.
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
Danielle Spengler
Danielle is the Executive Coordinator for Alumni and Engagement.
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
Nicholas Voth
Nick Voth teaches many introductory and core courses in the Department of Kinesiology with a specific focus on laboratory courses. He also serves as the Laboratory Coordinator in the department. His primary research and professional interests include applied exercise physiology and sports nutrition as they relate to performance in endurance sports.

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