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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.
Amber Dopler
Mental Health Outreach and Prevention Specialist
Samantha Faulkner
Samantha is an Athletic Trainer in the Athletics Department.
Laurie Harrison
Provides academic advising support to adult students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Andy Kaiser
Dr. Kaiser teaches courses related to forensic psychology, adult clinical psychology, and statistics.
Kristina Kistler
Kris is the Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Compliance for Athletics.
Alfredo Mac Laughlin, PhD
Dr. Mac Laughlin teaches applied ethics and philosophy of knowledge. He specializes in healthcare ethics, philosophy and science fiction, game-based learning and the philosophy of Bernard Lonergan.
Robert Mitchell, PhD
Teaches Astronomy and advanced physics.
Sergiy Markutsya, PhD
Teaches engineering economics, control theory, fluid mechanics, engineering design, manufacturing processes, thermodynamics.
Michael Opar, PhD
Teaches quality control, reliability, engineering economics, ergonomics, industrial engineering methods, senior design, simulation.
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.
Tanya Randle
Dr. Randle teaches existentialism, philosophy of religion, and epistemiology.
Jessica Roisen, PhD
Dr. Roisen teaches ethics; applied ethics; and philosophy of sex and love.
Jennifer Schmidt-McCormack
Jennifer is the Coordinator of Success Programs
Ray Shovlain
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Tinette Stoner
Tinette is the Assistant Director of Student Success.
Katie Trujillo
Teaches psychology, lifespan and adult development.
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.
Jennifer Best, MSEd, CFLE, CFCS, HDFS, BCC
Lecturer and Department Coordinator in Psychology
Boby Akhi
Teaches Philosophy with research interests in Philosophy, Leadership and Gender, Corporate Diversity and Inclusion, International Business, Human Resources Management, and Women Entrepreneurship.
Mohamad El-Zein, PhD
Dr. El-Zein is a professor in the Engineering Department teaching core engineering classes as well as upper-level mechanical engineering courses.
Kati Freiburger
Director of Student Account Services
Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes is the Athletic Director for St. Ambrose University.
Judy Correa Kaiser
Judy teaches courses in clinical/counseling psychology as well as the undergraduate practicum (internship) experience course.
Andrew Lutz, PhD
Dr. Lutz teaches core engineering and mechanical engineering classes, specializing in Applied Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Machine Design, Statics and Strength of Materials, and Engineering Dynamics.
Joe McCaffrey, PhD
Dr. McCaffrey taught in the areas of ancient and medieval/renaissance philosophy.
Amy C. Novak, EdD
Amy is the 14th President of St. Ambrose University.
Katrina Okerstrom-Jezewski
Katrina is an Assistant Professor of Psychology.
Theresa Panich
Administrative Assistant for Health Services and Counseling Center
Kim Raap
Kim is the executive assistant to the President.
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.
Rebecca Romatoski, PhD
Dr. Romatoski specializes in Thermal Fluids, Nuclear Reactor Design and Analysis, Energy Systems, and Climate Change.
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.
Andy Swift, PhD
Dr. Swift teaches courses such as ethics, medical ethics, and social and political philosophy.
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.
Dale Blesz, PhD
Teaches undergraduate courses in educational psychology and child and adolescent development, and graduate courses in special education.
Stephanie Erps
Stephanie is a Lecturer in the Educator Preparation Program.
Sarah Godwin, LMHC
Sarah is a Counselor in the Counseling Office. Her approach focuses on the clinical relationship so that each individual may find their path toward personal growth.
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Julie Jenks Kettmann
Teaches psychology, child and adolescent development, and psychology and treatment of both juvenile offenders and crime victims.
Golden Lund
Coordinator of Events and Performances for Athletic Bands
Rev. Brian Miclot, PhD
Dr. Miclot teaches metaphysics and philosophy of peace and justice.
Sara Nguyen
Sara is an Academic and Career Planning Coach for the Academic and Career Planning Office.
Sarah Oliver, PhD
As Director of Counseling, Dr. Oliver seeks to create a safe environment for students in which they can take the emotional risks necessary to achieve their desired goals.
Lori Pelletier
Coordinator in Student Accounts
Mohammad Rahdar, PhD
Dr. Rahdar teaches core IE courses including Operations Research, Planning and Controlling of Operations, Systems Engineering, and Engineering Economics. His specialty is in operations research and optimization techniques.
Sarah Rissler, PhD
Sarah is the Director of Student Success in the Student Success Center.
Tadd Ruetenik, PhD
Teaches a variety of philosophy courses such as critical thinking, philosophies of life, and American philosophy. He is a William James scholar.
Jana Seutter
Senior Assistant for the President's Office
Susa Stonedahl, PhD
Dr. Stonedahl teaches physics courses and has a professional interest in hyporheic exchange (water flowing through sediments in natural streams).
Brian Thiessen
Director of Sports Information for SAU Athletics
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education

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