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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.
Terri Beutel
Terri is Assistant Director of Advancement Information Resources for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
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.
Cynthia Bechtel
Cynthia is lead teacher for 4 to 5 year old children at the Children's Campus.
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.
Justina Crawford
Manager of Special Events
Kati Freiburger
Director of Student Account Services
Alida Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant room at the Children's Campus.
Dan Haverkamp
Dan is the Senior Director of Development the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
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.
Courtney Luther
Courtney is the Director of Children's Campus
Laura Maurer
Laura is a Lead Teacher and On-Site Supervisor for the SAU Children's Campus
Carrie Meador-Bliss
Carrie the Program Coordinator for Physical Therapy
Lori Pelletier
Coordinator in Student Accounts
Michael Puthoff, PT, PhD
Dr. Puthoff is a professor of Physical Therapy and Dean of Graduate Studies.
Jason Richter
Assistant Vice President for Student Services and Engagement
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
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.
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Liang Zhao, PhD
Dr. Zhao teaches a variety of marketing courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
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.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
John Bowser
Adjunct professor and Research and Evaluation Consultant for the Master of Public Health 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.
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.
Kevin Farrell, PT, PhD
Dr. Farrell is Professor Emeritus.
Shannon Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant/Toddler room at the Children's Campus.
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.
Jill Hipskind, PT, DPT
Dr. Hipskind teaches musculoskeletal therapeutics to students within the DPT program.
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.
Milissa Lamantia
Milissa is Gift Lead for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Sarah Luebke
Ms. Luebke teaches in the undergraduate marketing program.
Bill McAleer
Academic and Career Planning Coach
Kari Miller, PT, DPT, EdD
Dr. Miller teaches orthotics and prosthetics, functional anatomy, and geriatrics.
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.
Elaine Quinn
Elaine provides administrative support for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Nora Riley, PT, PhD
Dr. Riley teaches the neurological content throughout the DPT curriculum.
Allison Scovel
Allison is an Assistant Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
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.
Ra'Mya Taylor
Ra'Mya is a Lead Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Ashley Werthmann
Assistant Preschool Teacher
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.
Deb Bennett
Academic Program Specialist for programs in the College of Business.
Matthew Blair
Matthew is Director of Campaigns and Leadership Giving for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Kris Burt
Kris is Director of Administrative Services for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Fritz Dieudonné
Coordinator of Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Darcy Duncalf
Provides office support for the Physical Therapy Department.
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.
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
Laurie Harrison
Provides academic advising support to adult students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Lindsey Kennedy
CAssistant Director of Research and Prospect Management in the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Katherine Lampe, PT, DPT
Dr. Lampe is Professor Emerita.
Taylor Kilgus
Taylor is the Student Employment Manager.
Tyler McIntire
Tyler is an Assistant Teacher in the Honeybee Room.
Anthony Morales
Tony is an adjunct instructor in the Sales and Marketing Department and also teaches classes for SAU Professional Development.
Katie Powers, DPT, PCS, C/NDT
Dr. Powers teaches core content in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program with a specialty in Pediatrics.
Emily Rettler
Emily is the Coordinator for Annual Giving & Data Analytics for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
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.
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
Megan Tarasi
Megan is the Director of Annual Giving and Grants for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Michele Sapp
Megan is the Donor Acknowledgement Lead for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Kristen Veto
Kristen is the Assistant Director of Alumni and Community Enagement & Special Events for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Robert Wiederien, DPT
Dr. Wiederien teaches core physical therapy courses for the DPT program.

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