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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Gene Bechen, PhD
Teaches courses in child and adolescent development, secondary teaching methods, and middle school education.
Kyle Bohnert, PhD
Teaches kinesiology courses related to skeletal muscle anatomy, function, and the molecules that regulate muscle health.
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.
Shannon Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant/Toddler room at the Children's Campus.
Dawn Henning
Executive assistant to the Provost
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
Anthony Morales
Tony is an adjunct instructor in the Sales and Marketing Department and also teaches classes for SAU Professional Development.
Suzanne Peppers, MMS, PA-C
Suzanne is the Director of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies and is a Clinical Assistant Professor.
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.
Joseph Roidt, PhD
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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
Janelle Stieger
Janelle is the administrative assistant for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
Ra'Mya Taylor
Ra'Mya is a Lead Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Christopher Waugh
Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Engagement
Liang Zhao, PhD
Dr. Zhao teaches a variety of marketing courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
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.
Dave Baker
Operations Manager and voice of KALA
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.
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.
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.
Carla Heuer
Carla is the Administrative Assistant for the Accessibility Resource Center.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Angie King
Angie is the Program Coordinator for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program.
Courtney Luther
Courtney is the Director of Children's Campus
Carol McCoy
Disability Service Provider
Tammy Moran, MS-PAS, PA-C
Tammy is a Lecturer in the MPAS program.
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.
Ryan Saddler
Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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.
Tyler Spencer, PhD
Dr. Spencer teaches core Sport Management courses and specializes in sport facilities and event management.
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.
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.
Chris Barnum
Professional interests include racial disparity in police traffic stops, social identity theory, statistics, and others.
Mary Jo Bloominger, MPAS, PA-C
Mary Jo is a graduate of the University of Iowa Physician Assistant Program and has 20 years of clinical experience in primary care.
Cynthia Bechtel
Cynthia is lead teacher for 4 to 5 year old children at the Children's Campus.
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.
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Alida Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant room at the Children's Campus.
Nancy Hines, RN, BSN, MS
Nurse Nancy is director of Student Health Services.
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Madeline Craig
Madeline teaches introductory courses in the Kinesiology Department related to exercise science and nutrition.
Sarah Luebke
Ms. Luebke teaches in the undergraduate marketing program.
Tyler McIntire
Tyler is an Assistant Teacher in the Honeybee Room.
Theresa Panich
Administrative Assistant for Health Services and Counseling Center
Janelle Pillard
Janelle teaches medical pathology and clinical medicine during the didactic phase of the MPAS program.
David Rohlf
Dr. Rohlf is the medical director for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.
Angela Schmieder, MMS, PA-C
Angela teaches core behavioral health as well as co-teaches clinical exam skills and problem based learning. She has a specific interest in international medicine.
Allison Scovel
Allison is an Assistant Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Adam Spiegel
Adam assists the Master of Physician Assistant Studies students to contact preceptors and secure placements within clinical settings.
Tiffany Thumann
Disability Case Coordinator
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
Deneen Woerdehoff
Deneen is a Disability Service Provider in the Accessibility Resource Center.
Ashley Werthmann
Assistant Preschool Teacher

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