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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Jim Bang
Jim's research interests include immigration, institutional economics, economics of conflict, and development economics.
Kyle Bohnert, PhD
Teaches kinesiology courses related to skeletal muscle anatomy, function, and the molecules that regulate muscle health.
Cynthia Bechtel
Cynthia is lead teacher for 4 to 5 year old children at the Children's Campus.
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Janene Finley
Dr. Finley teaches individual and entity taxation, accounting information systems, and accounting principles for undergraduate and graduate students.
Shannon Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant/Toddler room at the Children's Campus.
Alida Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant room at the Children's Campus.
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.
Laura Maurer
Laura is a Lead Teacher and On-Site Supervisor for the SAU Children's Campus
Amy C. Novak, EdD
Amy is the 14th President of St. Ambrose University.
Kim Raap
Kim is the executive assistant to the President.
Alexis Reichwein
Student Financial Services Specialist
Allison Scovel
Allison is an Assistant Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Brandi Solis
Financial Aid Counselor
Melissa Tronnes
Melissa provides administrative support for the Academic and Career Planning Center and coordinates advisor assignments.
Alvin Vesey
Financial Aid Specialist
Natalie Woodhurst
Coordinator of Veterans Recruitment and Services
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.
Allison Ambrose, PhD
Professor of Accounting
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.
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.
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.
Greg Geistkemper
Associate Director of Financial Aid
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.
Julie Haack
Julie is the director of Financial Aid and the assistant vice president of enrollment management.
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.
Courtney Luther
Courtney is the Director of Children's Campus
Bill McAleer
Academic and Career Planning Coach
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.
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.
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.
Ra'Mya Taylor
Ra'Mya is a Lead Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
Alec Brown, PhD
Dr. Brown teaches introductory and advanced courses in chemistry, specializing in teaching organic chemistry and using active-learning in both the lecture and laboratory classroom.
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.
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
Laurie Harrison
Provides academic advising support to adult students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Michele Leonard
Graduate Student Support Specialist for the MBA, MOL, and MAcc programs.
Taylor Kilgus
Taylor is the Student Employment Manager.
Tyler McIntire
Tyler is an Assistant Teacher in the Honeybee Room.
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.
Julie Rodriguez
Financial Aid counselor
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.
Jana Seutter
Senior Assistant for the President's Office
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
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.
Suzanne Wiese
Suzanne is the administrative assistant for Kinesiology.
Ashley Werthmann
Assistant Preschool Teacher

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