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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
John Bowser
Adjunct professor and Research and Evaluation Consultant for the Master of Public Health program.
Cynthia Bechtel
Cynthia is lead teacher for 4 to 5 year old children at the Children's Campus.
Colleen Doak
A faculty member in the Master of Public Health program, Dr. Doak researches how public health messages impact the physical and social health of a community.
Shannon Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant/Toddler room at the Children's Campus.
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
Carla Heuer
Carla is the Administrative Assistant for the Accessibility Resource Center.
Andy Kaiser
Dr. Kaiser teaches courses related to forensic psychology, adult clinical psychology, and statistics.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Courtney Luther
Courtney is the Director of Children's Campus
Laura Maurer
Laura is a Lead Teacher and On-Site Supervisor for the SAU Children's Campus
Tyler McIntire
Tyler is an Assistant Teacher in the Honeybee Room.
Molly Pancratz
Director of First-Year Admissions
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.
Jessica Roisen, PhD
Dr. Roisen teaches ethics; applied ethics; and philosophy of sex and love.
Lindsay Schaefer
English instructor
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
Becky Stremlow
Becky is the director of Transfer Admissions
Katie Trujillo
Teaches psychology, lifespan and adult development.
Ra'Mya Taylor
Ra'Mya is a Lead Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Brandi Ahlers
Assistant Director of Transfer and Adult Admissions
Ruby Batimana
Batimana is currently serving as the Evaluator for the SAMHSA grant in partnership with The Robert Young Center/UnityPoint. She also teaches for Orion Technical College.
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.
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.
Malia Duffy, MSN-FNP, MSPH
Malia Duffy is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Public Health. She earned degrees from Simmons College, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard University where she was a Presidential Scholar.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
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.
Alida Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant room at the Children's Campus.
Jill Holubetz
Senior Admissions Counselor
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.
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.
Joe McCaffrey, PhD
Dr. McCaffrey taught in the areas of ancient and medieval/renaissance philosophy.
Rev. Brian Miclot, PhD
Dr. Miclot teaches metaphysics and philosophy of peace and justice.
Sara Pearson
Data analyst for Assessment
Tanya Randle
Dr. Randle teaches existentialism, philosophy of religion, and epistemiology.
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.
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.
Erin Sodawasser-Hermiston
Erin Sodawasser-Hermistion is the Clinical Instructor for the Applied Practicum Experience in the Master of Public Health Program.
Andy Swift, PhD
Dr. Swift teaches courses such as ethics, medical ethics, and social and political philosophy.
Tiffany Thumann
Disability Case Coordinator
Deneen Woerdehoff
Deneen is a Disability Service Provider in the Accessibility Resource Center.
Rebecca Arnold
Rebecca Arnold, MPH, brings 20 years of global health experience, from grassroots to national levels. Areas of expertise include social and behavior change; capacity strengthening; and management and leadership.
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.
Sarah Dennis
English professor | Department Chair
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Philip Goldfarb Styrt
Teaches composition and introductory literature courses. His specialty is in Renaissance literature and the connection between literature and other writing.
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
Emily Hannon
Senior Admissions Counselor
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Jeff Karll
Admissions Recruiter, Accelerated Programs for Adults
Emily Kingery
Dr. Kingery teaches creative writing, women's literature, British literature, and linguistics.
Lori Maher
Academic Support Specialist
Carol McCoy
Disability Service Provider
Katrina Okerstrom-Jezewski
Katrina is an Assistant Professor of Psychology.
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.
Jasmine Raya
Admissions Counselor
Ryan Saddler
Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Allison Scovel
Allison is an Assistant Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
John Stachula
Specializes in counseling and the clinical application of psychology.
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.
Ethan Smith
Ethan is an Admissions Counselor
Ashley Werthmann
Assistant Preschool Teacher

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