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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Chris Banfield
Director of Information Technology
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
Sean Cox
Desktop Support Technician
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.
Martin Henning
Senior Programmer Analyst: Martin programs institution-requested enhancements to the Colleague enterprise management system. Martin also works on modifying Informer reports to utilize advanced features.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Andy Kaiser
Dr. Kaiser teaches courses related to forensic psychology, adult clinical psychology, and statistics.
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.
Michele Leonard
Graduate Student Support Specialist for the MBA, MOL, and MAcc programs.
Laura Maurer
Laura is a Lead Teacher and On-Site Supervisor for the SAU Children's Campus
Anthony Morales
Tony is an adjunct instructor in the Sales and Marketing Department and also teaches classes for SAU Professional Development.
Nicholas Nguyen
Help Desk/IT Support
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.
Kim Raap
Kim is the executive assistant to the President.
Kyle Ross
Service Desk | Account Specialist | Work Study Supervisor
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.
John Stachula
Specializes in counseling and the clinical application of psychology.
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.
Jeanette Allison-Glaser
IT Procurement, Asset & Project Manager
Gene Bechen, PhD
Teaches courses in child and adolescent development, secondary teaching methods, and middle school education.
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
Cynthia Bechtel
Cynthia is lead teacher for 4 to 5 year old children at the Children's Campus.
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
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.
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.
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Judy Correa Kaiser
Judy teaches courses in clinical/counseling psychology as well as the undergraduate practicum (internship) experience course.
Julie Jenks Kettmann
Teaches psychology, child and adolescent development, and psychology and treatment of both juvenile offenders and crime victims.
Courtney Luther
Courtney is the Director of Children's Campus
Tyler McIntire
Tyler is an Assistant Teacher in the Honeybee Room.
Amy C. Novak, EdD
Amy is the 14th President of St. Ambrose University.
Katrina Okerstrom-Jezewski
Katrina is an Assistant Professor of Psychology.
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.
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.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
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
Ra'Mya Taylor
Ra'Mya is a Lead Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Patrick Wiatt
Classroom Technology and Software Support Specialist
Ashley Werthmann
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Jennifer Best, MSEd, CFLE, CFCS, HDFS, BCC
Lecturer and Department Coordinator in Psychology
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.
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.
Carlos Garza
Carlos is the Network Systems Administrator
Jonah Eckhoff
Jonah is Application Support Specialist for the IT Department.
Daniel Haugen
Ellucian Team Supervisor/System Administrator/DBA
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Ian Hatfield
User Services/Desktop Support
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Joseph Lappie, MFA
Areas of professional interest include Book Arts, Printmaking, and Drawing.
Sarah Luebke
Ms. Luebke teaches in the undergraduate marketing program.
Renee Meyer Ernst
Teaches all levels of graphic design and beginning digital photography. Specializes in branding identity systems, publication design, interaction design, and digital art.
Jonathan Moore
Assistant Network Systems Administrator
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.
Kristin Quinn
Teaches courses in fine art with an emphasis on drawing and painting.
Christopher Reno
Curator for Catich and Morrissey galleries and clinical faculty for Art and Design classes.
Joe Schroeder
Desktop Support Technician
Jana Seutter
Senior Assistant for the President's Office
Katie Trujillo
Teaches psychology, lifespan and adult development.
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.
Liang Zhao, PhD
Dr. Zhao teaches a variety of marketing courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
China Vogel
User Services/Desktop Support

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