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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.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
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.
Carol Arney
Admissions & Welcome Center Coordinator
Kari Crowder, MSN, RN
Kari Crowder is an Clinical Assistant Professor in the Nursing program.
Lara Dague
Lara serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Nursing Department.
Lisa Fortner
Lisa is the Online Program Coordinator for the School of Social Work and has been at St. Ambrose University since 2018.
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.
Shannon Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant/Toddler room at the Children's Campus.
Julie Haack
Julie is the director of Financial Aid and the assistant vice president of enrollment management.
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.
Pamela Long, ACSW, LISW, LCSW
Teaches generalist practice, field seminar, social work with substance using disorders, and spirituality and social work.
Gracyn Malcolm
Director of Campus Experience
Carol McCoy
Disability Service Provider
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.
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.
Ryan Saddler
Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Heather Scott, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE
Heather assists nursing faculty and students in the clinical lab setting.
Brandi Solis
Financial Aid Counselor
Tiffany Thumann
Disability Case Coordinator
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Alvin Vesey
Financial Aid Specialist
Deneen Woerdehoff
Deneen is a Disability Service Provider in the Accessibility Resource Center.
Ashley Werthmann
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Johny Augustine, MSW, M.Phil, PhD
Teaches social policy history and analysis as well as conducts research to improve social work services for individuals, families, and communities affected by a disaster.
Kyle Bennett
Kyle is an Assistant Professor for the School of Social Work
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
Elizabeth Byram
Teaches in the Master of Social Work program.
Holly Candor
Online Nursing Advisor/Recruiter
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.
Greg Geistkemper
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Jennifer Green
Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Work
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.
Clare Holladay
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
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.
Courtney Luther
Courtney is the Director of Children's Campus
Chris Martin
Director of the Master of Social Work program.
Tyler McIntire
Tyler is an Assistant Teacher in the Honeybee Room.
Wendy Pondell
Wendy is the Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Community Engagement & Special Events for the Advancement & Alumni Office
Andrew Repp
Dr. Repp teaches core social work courses for the Master of Social Work program.
Alexis Reichwein
Student Financial Services Specialist
Rose Schultz
Rose assists in the labs and teaches lab courses for the Nursing Department.
Allison Scovel
Allison is an Assistant Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Danielle Spengler
Danielle is the Executive Coordinator for Alumni and Engagement.
Amy Tallman
Recruiter and Academic Advisor for the online Nursing Program.
Ra'Mya Taylor
Ra'Mya is a Lead Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
Natalie Woodhurst
Coordinator of Veterans Recruitment and Services
Jenelle Wilson
Jenelle Wilson teaches pathophysiology and pharmacology to incoming nursing students.
Kara Baker
Kara is the office administrator for the Nursing Department.
Nicholas Bitting
International Admissions Counselor
Jennifer Boedeker
Directs the field education program in the School of Social Work by coordinating placement and supervision of students in social service agencies.
Katrina Browning, DNP, RN, CNE
Katrina has nursing experience in Women's Health, Public Health, Labor and Delivery, and NICU.
Cynthia Bechtel
Cynthia is lead teacher for 4 to 5 year old children at the Children's Campus.
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.
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
Anne Gannaway
Anne is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Randall Goblirsch
Senior Director of Enrollment Communications and Marketing
Alida Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant room at the Children's Campus.
Carla Heuer
Carla is the Administrative Assistant for the Accessibility Resource Center.
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.
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Kristi Lohmeier, PhD
Dr. Lohmeier is Director of the BSW program and the School of Social Work.
Kristen Lang-Coleman, DNP
Dr. Lang-Coleman teaches LPN-RN bridge courses in the Nursing program.
Laura Maurer
Laura is a Lead Teacher and On-Site Supervisor for the SAU Children's Campus
Amber Osterhaus
Assistant Director of Enrollment Technology
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.
Julie Rodriguez
Financial Aid counselor
Abigail Rock
Director of Graduate, Adult, and Online Enrollment Marketing & Communications
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.
Katie Sleaford, MSN
Teaches clinical and didactic courses in the Nursing Program.
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
Heather Sikora, MSN
Heather is a lecturer in the Nana Nagle 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.
Bailey Winfree
Enrollment Communications and Marketing Specialist

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