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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.
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.
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.
Sara Fredricksen
Human Resources Generalist
Alida Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant room at the Children's Campus.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Judy Correa Kaiser
Judy teaches courses in clinical/counseling psychology as well as the undergraduate practicum (internship) experience course.
Madeline Craig
Madeline teaches introductory courses in the Kinesiology Department related to exercise science and nutrition.
Courtney Luther
Courtney is the Director of Children's Campus
Sara Nguyen
Sara is an Academic and Career Planning Coach for the Academic and Career Planning Office.
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.
Cindy Peters
Administrative Assistant for College of Arts and Sciences
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.
Trish Zinger
Administrative Assistant for the Education Department.
Patrick Archer
Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice and Associate Provost.
Jennifer Best, MSEd, CFLE, CFCS, HDFS, BCC
Lecturer and Department Coordinator in Psychology
Kyle Bohnert, PhD
Teaches kinesiology courses related to skeletal muscle anatomy, function, and the molecules that regulate muscle health.
Kevin Carlson
Kevin is the Director of Compliance and the University's Title IX Coordinator.
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.
Shannon Gottschalk
Shannon is an assistant teacher in the Infant/Toddler room at the Children's Campus.
Laurie Harrison
Provides academic advising support to adult students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Melissa Judd
Melissa is the Curriculum Library Assistant.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Kathy Levetzow
Coordinator for Human Resources
Laura Maurer
Laura is a Lead Teacher and On-Site Supervisor for the SAU Children's Campus
Katrina Okerstrom-Jezewski
Katrina is an Assistant Professor of Psychology.
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.
Jennifer Schmidt-McCormack
Jennifer is the Coordinator of Success Programs
Allison Scovel
Allison is an Assistant Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
John Stachula
Specializes in counseling and the clinical application of psychology.
Katie Trujillo
Teaches psychology, lifespan and adult development.
Tanya Volkova, PhD
Teaches math education
Ashley Werthmann
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Theresa Barber
Administrative Assistant in the College of Arts and Sciences
Audrey Blair
Director of Human Resources
Brenda Boleyn
Professor of early childhood and elementary education.
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.
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.
Chengming Hu, PhD
Teaches classes in sport management, sport promotion and marketing, and planning and managing sport facilities.
Andy Kaiser
Dr. Kaiser teaches courses related to forensic psychology, adult clinical psychology, and statistics.
Julie Jenks Kettmann
Teaches psychology, child and adolescent development, and psychology and treatment of both juvenile offenders and crime victims.
Sandy Lund, PhD
Teaches physiology and other exercise science courses. Research has focused on respiratory physiology, exercise-induced asthma, and supplement use.
Tyler McIntire
Tyler is an Assistant Teacher in the Honeybee Room.
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.
Sarah Rissler, PhD
Sarah is the Director of Student Success in the Student Success Center.
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
Tinette Stoner
Tinette is the Assistant Director of Student Success.
Ra'Mya Taylor
Ra'Mya is a Lead Teacher at the SAU Children's Campus.
Suzanne Wiese
Suzanne is the administrative assistant for Kinesiology.
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.

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