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Wendi Antunes
Wendi provides office support for the Physical Therapy Department.
Gene Bechen, PhD
Teaches courses in child and adolescent development, secondary teaching methods, and middle school education.
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.
Bob Christopher
Director of Security and Assistant Dean of Students
Halie Dodd
Halie is an Area Coordinator for Residence Life managing Cosgrove and Bechtel halls.
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.
Tracy Hintze-Bahns
Tracy operates the university-wide card access program, Bee Card, and also provides administrative support to the Security Department.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
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.
Courtney Luther
Courtney is the Director of Children's Campus
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.
Yazmeen Pérez
Area Coordinator
Michael Puthoff, PT, PhD
Dr. Puthoff is a professor of Physical Therapy and Dean of Graduate Studies.
Nora Riley, PT, PhD
Dr. Riley teaches the neurological content throughout the DPT curriculum.
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.
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
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.
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
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.
Calvin Cooper
Associate Director of Security
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.
Alida Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant room at the Children's Campus.
Jill Hipskind, PT, DPT
Dr. Hipskind teaches musculoskeletal therapeutics to students within the DPT program.
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.
Sarah Luebke
Ms. Luebke teaches in the undergraduate marketing program.
Carrie Meador-Bliss
Carrie the Program Coordinator for Physical Therapy
Amy C. Novak, EdD
Amy is the 14th President of St. Ambrose University.
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.
Kim Raap
Kim is the executive assistant to the President.
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.
Allison Scovel
Allison is an Assistant Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
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
Ashley Werthmann
Assistant Preschool Teacher
John Barr, BS-PT, MA, PhD, FAPTA
Dr. Barr is professor emeritus for the DPT program.
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.
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.
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
Daneel Gayle
Director of Residence Life
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.
Katherine Lampe, PT, DPT
Dr. Lampe is Professor Emerita.
Laura Maurer
Laura is a Lead Teacher and On-Site Supervisor for the SAU Children's Campus
Kari Miller, PT, DPT, EdD
Dr. Miller teaches orthotics and prosthetics, functional anatomy, and geriatrics.
Steven McConnell
Area Coordinator of Upper Classman Experience
Katie Powers, DPT, PCS, C/NDT
Dr. Powers teaches core content in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program with a specialty in Pediatrics.
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.
Jana Seutter
Senior Assistant for the President's Office
Ra'Mya Taylor
Ra'Mya is a Lead Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Liang Zhao, PhD
Dr. Zhao teaches a variety of marketing courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Robert Wiederien, DPT
Dr. Wiederien teaches core physical therapy courses for the DPT program.

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