Master of Education Course Descriptions

CI 615 Foundations of Education

3 cr hrs
This course explores the philosophical underpinnings and historical influences that shaped American education. The legal framework of our nation’s diverse, multicultural schools will be studied. Students will construct a well-informed, fully-developed personal philosophy of education statement.

CI 620 Fundamentals of Action Research

3 cr hrs
This course provides a structured approach to the practice of action research. Educators learn how to identify relevant issues, become involved in collaborative inquiry, and use data and research to inform their practice, improve student academic success, and contribute to positive change in their schools. Students will begin to apply action-research methodologies in their own environments.

CI 625 Curriculum and Instruction

3 cr hrs
This course begins with a historical look at the development of the curriculum in American schools followed by a review of current curricular trends. After exploring what is taught, attention is turned to how it is taught. Multiple approaches of instructions will be explored; each based on a different philosophical theory.

CI 628 Methods for Teaching ESOL

3 cr hrs
This course is designed to prepare candidates to teach English to non-native speakers at either the K-6 level or the 6-12 level. Students will be exposed to ESOL specific teaching techniques and lesson and unit planning. Candidates will research current teaching trends and compile a resource file.

CI 638 Language Assessment

3 cr hrs
This graduate level course is designed to prepare candidates to assess and evaluate language focusing on English language learners. Candidates will select, design, and implement a variety of formal and informal assessments based on appropriate assessment theory (reliability, validity, and practicality). Legal issues, state testing protocol, evaluation of district level assessment systems, and the multiple purposes of assessment (placement, exit, etc.) will be reviewed.

CI 640 Teacher as Leader

3 cr hrs
Teacher as Leader is a graduate course designed to explore several roles that instructional leaders engage in, such as classroom leader, team leader, school leader, organization leader, and/or professional leader. Theoretical perspectives and research examining issues related to group dynamics, motivation, communication, and human relations are explored. Students will look at organizational change, ethical decision-making, team building and adult learning theory.

CI 648 Applied Linguistics

3 cr hrs
This graduate level course introduces candidates to language as a system with a focus on English language learners. Candidates will learn the branches of linguistics; phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics and review first- and second-language acquisition theory.

CI 658 Cultural Diversity

3 cr hrs
This graduate level course introduces candidates to the diverse racial, cultural and ethnic make-up of the country and region. Candidates will be challenged to explore and confront biases found in education and in their personal life. School policies and procedures, curriculum and activities will be analyzed. Candidates will draft a multicultural stance they could implement to promote change.

CI 668 ESOL Practicum

3 cr hrs
A field experience and seminar for those seeking licensure in ESOL as part of the advanced program. In this culminating course, candidates will have the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in previous courses.  Emphasis is placed on teaching, assessing, and evaluating English learners. Application to the teacher education program is required.

CI 675 M.Ed. Project and Capstone

3 cr hrs
In this course, educators will use collected data to enact change. At the end of the implementation period, students will engage in reflective assessment of themselves and their program.

SE 610 Foundations for Special Education Services

4 cr hrs
Our ultimate goal is to create classrooms in which future citizens can learn to respect individual differences, value diversity, and get along with one another. This course provides a safe environment in which to explore the history and philosophy of special education, policies and procedures in special education, and diversity in the classroom. (Fall & Spring)

SE 615 General Methods for Special Education Services

4 cr hrs
This course addresses assessments used for eligibility, placement and curricular decisions (Module A), the special education process from pre-identification through individual program implementation (Module B), and effective collaboration and communication skills with diverse learners, families, colleagues, and community stakeholders (Module C). The course includes a supervised field experience (Module D) including a mandatory observation of the SPED 615 student’s teaching completed by the ACCK instructor. Prerequisite:  SPED 610. (Fall & Spring)

SE 621 Grades K-6 Methods for Special Needs and Field Experience

5 cr hrs
This course addresses IEP implementation using evidence-based practices.  Emphasis is on collaborative teaching models.  Topics of study include lesson planning, basic skill and content area instruction, adapting methods and materials, and progress monitoring.  SPED 631:  Grades K-6 Field Experience must be taken concurrently.  SPED 631 will involve 15 to 20 contact hours with school aged children including 10+ intervention sessions with one student with high-incidence special education needs. Prerequisites: SPED 610 & 615 (Fall & Spring)

SE 641 Grades PreK-3 Methods for Special Needs and Field Experience

5 cr hrs
Grades PreK-3 Methods addresses matching strategies to individual and group needs using evidence-based practices.  Topics of study include learning plans, embedded instruction within a tiered framework, setting up the environment, adapting methods and materials, positive behavior supports, and progress monitoring. (Fall & Spring)

SE 645 Behavior Management

2 cr hrs
This course addresses culturally sensitive methods for preventing and intervening with problem behavior. Topics include positive behavior intervention and supports, classroom management, social skills instruction, student support meetings, and functional behavioral analysis, non-averse intervention, and behavior intervention plans. (Fall, Interterm, & Spring)

SE 661 Grades 6 – 12 Methods for Special Needs and Field Experience

5 cr hrs
This course covers both general and specific methods used by special educators to teach students with disabilities.  The course includes transition planning and IEP development, instructional planning, and selection of instructional methods to meet the needs of students with high-incidence special education needs. Approaches for selecting methods and materials, for delivering instruction, and for evaluating instructional outcomes based on assessment information will also be demonstrated. (Fall)

SE 681  Grades 4-12 Methods for Special Needs and Field Experience

5 cr hrs
This course covers both general and specific methods used by special educators to teach students with disabilities.  The course includes transition planning and IEP development, instructional planning, and selection of instructional methods to meet the needs of students with high-incidence special education needs. Approaches for selecting methods and materials, for delivering instruction, and for evaluating instructional outcomes based on assessment information will also be demonstrated. (Fall & Spring)

SE 731 Grades K-6 Clinical Experience

4 – 6 cr hrs
This course is a supervised teaching experience with a special educator who provides services for elementary level students with high-incidence learning needs. The pre-service teacher will work collaboratively with the cooperating special educator, families, and school team members to apply research-based knowledge of assessment, instruction aligned to IEP goals, and positive behavioral supports. Emphasis is on reflective, culturally sensitive practice. This course requires proof of negative TB test, completion of liability and felony forms, and may require a fingerprint background check (depending on placement) an an added expense. (Fall & Spring)

SE 733  Grades K-6 Internship

4 – 6 cr hrs
This course is a supervised teaching experience with a special educator who provides services for elementary level students with high-incidence learning needs.  The pre-service teacher will work collaboratively with the cooperating special educator, families, and school team members to apply research-based knowledge of assessment, instruction aligned to IEP goals, and positive behavioral supports.  Emphasis is on reflective, culturally sensitive practice. This course requires proof of negative TB test, completion of liability and felony forms, and may require a fingerprint background check (depending on placement) an an added expense. (Fall & Spring)

SE 771 Grades 6-12 Clinical Experience

4 – 6 cr hrs
This course is a supervised teaching experience with a special educator who provides services for secondary level students with high-incidence learning needs.  The pre-service teacher will work collaboratively with the cooperating special educator, families, and school team members to apply research-based knowledge of assessment, instruction aligned to IEP goals, and positive behavioral supports.  Emphasis is on reflective, culturally sensitive practice. This course requires proof of negative TB test, completion of liability and felony forms, and may require a fingerprint background check (depending on placement) an an added expense.  (Fall & Spring)

SE 773 Grades 6-12 Internship

4 – 6 cr hrs
This course is a supervised teaching experience with a special educator who provides services for secondary level students with high-incidence learning needs.  The pre-service teacher will work collaboratively with the cooperating special educator, families, and school team members to apply research-based knowledge of assessment, instruction aligned to IEP goals, and positive behavioral supports.  Emphasis is on reflective, culturally sensitive practice.This course requires proof of negative TB test, completion of liability and felony forms, and may require a fingerprint background check (depending on placement) an an added expense.  (Fall & Spring)

SE 751 PreK-12 Clinical Experience

4 – 6 cr hrs
This course is a supervised teaching experience with a special educator who provides services for elementary level students with high-incidence learning needs.  The pre-service teacher will work collaboratively with the cooperating special educator, families, and school team members to apply research-based knowledge of assessment, instruction aligned to IEP goals, and positive behavioral supports.  Emphasis is on reflective, culturally sensitive practice. This course requires proof of negative TB test, completion of liability and felony forms, and may require a fingerprint background check (depending on placement) an an added expense. (Fall & Spring)

SE 753 PreK-12 Internship

4 – 6 cr hrs
This course is a supervised teaching experience with a special educator who provides services for elementary level students with high-incidence learning needs.  The pre-service teacher will work collaboratively with the cooperating special educator, families, and school team members to apply research-based knowledge of assessment, instruction aligned to IEP goals, and positive behavioral supports.  Emphasis is on reflective, culturally sensitive practice. This course requires proof of negative TB test, completion of liability and felony forms, and may require a fingerprint background check (depending on placement) an an added expense.  (Fall & Spring)




Personnel List

President of McPherson College

Michael P. Schneider, Ed.D., McPherson, Kansas

Faculty

Photo directory of current Faculty

Edward Barr, B.A., B.S., M.A. (2010)
Associate Professor of Technology (2016)
B.A., University of the South; B.S., McPherson College; M.A., University of Kansas.

Becki Bowman, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2006)
Professor of Communication (2018)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kent State University.

Jd. Bowman, B.A., M.A., M.F.A. (2005)
Professor of Theatre (2018)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., M.F.A., Kent State University.

Mary Bridger, B.S., B.A., M.S. (2017)
Instructor in English 2022
B.S., Southwestern, B.A., M.A, Fort Hays State University

Luke Chennell, A.T., B.A., M.A. (2003-2011; 2015)
Associate Professor of Technology (2019)
A.T., B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University.

Ku-Sup Chin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2003)
Professor of Behavioral Science: Sociology (2020)
B.A., Korea University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California-Irvine.

Christopher Clark, B.S., B.S. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Technology
B.S., MidAmerica Nazarene University; B.S., McPherson College.

April Counts, B.S., M.A.Ed. (2017)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., University of Central Missouri; M.A.Ed., Baker University; ESOL Endorsement.

Amber Dittert, B.A., M.S. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2017)
B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S., Texas Tech University.

Kerry Dobbins, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2010)
Associate Professor of History (2016)
B.A., Skidmore College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Michael Dudley, B.S., B.S., M.S. (2014)
Associate Professor of Technology (2020)
B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; B.S., McPherson College;
M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Dee Erway-Sherwood, B.F.A., M.F.A. (2003)
Professor  of Art (2016)
Executive Director of Visual & Digital Arts (2017)
B.F.A., M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

Jonathan Frye, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (1993)
Professor of Natural Science (2011)
B.S., Lebanon Valley College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Virginia.

Timothy Frye, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (2020)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma-Norman.

Jamie Fuqua, B.S., D.P.T. (2021)
Instructor of Health Science
B.S., McPherson College; D.P.T., Rockhurst University

Rodney Gieselman, B.S., M.B.A. (2003)
Professor of Business (2016)
B.S., University of Nebraska-Kearney; M.B.A., Bellarmine University.

Lindsey Godfrey, B.S., M.B.A. (2017)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., McPherson College; M.B.A., Columbia Southern University.

Curtis Goodwin, A.S., B.S., M.S. (2014)
Associate Professor of Technology
A.S., Colby Community College;, B.S., M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Kelsy Gossett Dennis, A.S., B.A., M.F.A. (2019)
Assistant Professor of Photography, Art & Design
A.S., Pratt Community College; Diploma, Hallmark Institute of Photography;
B.A., M.F.A., Wichita State University.

Garrick Green, A.T., B.A., M.S. (2001)
Professor of Technology (2019)
A.T., B.A., McPherson College; M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Michaela Groeblacher, B.A., M.F.A. (2014)
Associate Professor of Art (2020)
B.A., McPherson College ; M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

Norman Hope, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. (1982-1991; 2020)
Associate Professor of Business (2020)
B..S., Manchester University; M.B.A., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Kyle Hopkins, B.A., B.M.E., M.M. (2013)
Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands
B.A., University of Kansas; B.M.E., Washburn University; M.M., Kansas State University.

Stephen Hoyer, B.A., M.S.Ed., Ph.D. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science: Psychology 
B.S., M.S.Ed., University of Nebraska-Kearney; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.

Min Jung Kim, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D (2022)
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
B.S., School of Foreign Languages Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
M.Ed., Springfield College, Ph.D. University of New Mexico

Shane Kirchner, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. (2004)
Professor of Education (2018)
Director of M.Ed. Program (2015)

B.A., McPherson College; M.Ed., Wichita State University;
ESL Licensure, Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Elliot Koester, B.S., M.P.H. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management and Rural Health Outreach Representative
B.S., Southwestern College, M.P.H. North Dakota State University

Manjula Koralegedara, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2010)
Associate Professor of Chemistry (2016)
B.S., University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka; M.S., Ph.D., Wichita State University.

Julia Largent, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (2017)
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.S., Manchester University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University.

Austin McCulloch, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2021)
Assistant Professor of Sports Science
B.S., Tarleton State University; M.S., Ph.D., Tarleton State University

Kirk MacGregor, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. (2016)
Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religion (2019)
A.B., Miami University; M.A., Biola University; Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Ami Martinez, B.A., M.Ed. (2012)
Associate Professor of English (2020)
B.A., M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Lorena Medrano, B.A., M.S., M.S., M.A. (2013)
Associate Professor of Spanish (2019)
B.A., Universidad Rafael Urdaneta; M.S., Universidad del Zulia; M.S., M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia.

Anna Michelson, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., (2022)
Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., Macalester College, M.A., Ph.D. Northwestern University

 Bryan D. Midgley, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (2000)
Professor of Behavioral Science: Psychology (2019)
B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas.

Lanh Nguyen, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2021)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., Banking Academy of Vietnam; M.S., University of Birmingham; Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology.

Katharine O’Connor, B.S., M.O.T (2022)
Assistant Professor of Health Science
B.S., Kansas State University, B.S., M.O.T. University of Kansas

Christopher Paulsen, A.T., B.S., M.S. (2004)
Associate Professor of Technology (2018)
A.T., B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Pittsburg State University.

Jennifer Pollard, B.A., M.A. (2018)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Michigan State University.

Nathan Pollard, B.A. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Digital Media (2020)
B.A., Ravensbourne College-U.K.; BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design, Plymouth College-U.K.

Matthew Porter, B.A., M.B.A. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., McPherson College; M.B.A., Colorado State University.

Karrie Rathbone, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2003-2006; 2019)
Associate Professor of Biology (2019)
B.S., M.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Ricardo Rodriguez, B.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2018)
Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., B.S., University of Los Andes-Bogota, Colombia; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Vicki Schmidt, A.A.S., B.S., M.S. (2015)
Assistant Professor of Education
A.A.S., Kansas State University; B.S., Fort Hays State University; M.S., Baker University.

Kerri Snell, B.A., M.F.A. (2016)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., McPherson College; M.F.A., Ashland University.

Kimberly Diane Stanley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1988)
Professor of English (1997)
B.A., Trinity University; M.A., St. John’s College at Santa Fe; Ph.D., University of Texas.

Allan van Asselt, B.S., Ph.D. (2000)
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., McPherson College; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology.

Kara Voss, B.S., M.Ed. (2019)
Assistant Professor of Sport Studies (2022)
Adjunct Professor (2019)
B.S., Minnesota State University, M.Ed., McPherson College

Brad Vogel, B.S., M.M., D.M.A. (2021)
Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities
B.S., Tabor College; M.M., University of Northern Colorado; D.M.A., University of Missouri.

Dustin Wilgers, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (2011)
Associate Professor of Biology (2017)
B.S., Southwestern College; M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Amanda Yamasaki, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. (2021)
Assistant Professor of Biology, Director of Undergraduate Research
B.A., Princeton University; M.S., Roosevelt University, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.

Kenneth Yohn, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1999)
Professor of History (2005)
B.A., Manchester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Special Education Faculty (KICA)

Lynette Cross, B.S., M.S. (2018)
Instructor of Special Education
B.S., Tabor College; M.S., Wichita State University.

Beverly Schottler, B.S., M.S., Ed.D. (2005)
Program Director; Instructor of Special Education
B.S., M.S., Fort Hays State University; Ed.D., Kansas State University.

Faculty Emeriti

Bruce Clary, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1983)
Vice President for Academic Affairs (2014)
Professor of English (2014); Maurice Hess Chair in English (2000)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Wayne A. Conyers, B.A., M.A., M.F.A. (1983)
Professor Emeritus of Art (2018)
B.A., Bethany College; M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.

Doris E. Coppock, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. (1950)
Professor Emerita of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (1992)
A.B., McPherson College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Alfred Dutrow, B.S., M.S. (1973)
Professor Emeritus of Agriculture (2009)
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Michigan State University.

Laura Workman Eells, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1996)
Professor of Behavioral Science: Sociology (2015)
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Dale C. Goldsmith, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. (1969)
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion (2017)
A.B., Princeton University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.

Bob R. Green, A.A., B.A., M.A. (1967)
Professor Emeritus of English (1993)
A.A., Central College; B.A., Seattle Pacific University; M.A., Emporia State University.

Steven C. Gustafson, B.M., M.M., D.M.A. (1980)
Professor Emeritus of Music (2014)
B.M., Bethany College; M.M., D.M.A., University of Colorado-Boulder.

Dan Hoffman, B.S., M.Ed. (1982)
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education (2019)
B.S., Manchester College; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Paul W. Hoffman, B.S., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D. (1976)
President Emeritus (1996)
Professor Emeritus of Psychology (1996)
B.S., Manchester College; M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Michigan;
Ph.D., Purdue University; Certificate, Harvard Institute for Educational Management.

Corinne Neubauer Hughbanks, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. (1966)
Professor Emerita of Languages (1993)
B.A., Asbury College; M.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska.

Gilford J. Ikenberry, Jr., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (1961)
Professor Emeritus of Biology (1993)
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Shingo Kajinami, B.S., Ph.D. (1986)
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry (2003)
B.S., Bethel College; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.

Larry Kitzel, B.S., M.M., D.M.A. (1970)
Professor Emeritus of Music (2004)
B.S., McPherson College; M.M., Wichita State University; D.M.A., University of Oklahoma.

Robert W. Neufeld, B.A., M.A., M.S., Ph.D. (1991)
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science (2004)
B.A., Bethel College; M.A., M.S., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Iowa State University.

Herbert Smith, B.A., M. Div., Ph.D. (1982)
Professor of Philosophy and Religion (1994)
Burton Metzler Chair in Philosophy and Religion (1999)
B.A., Elizabethtown College; M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School.

Jeanne Jacoby Smith, B.A., M.A., Ed.D. (1982)
Professor Emerita of Education (2009)
B.A., Elizabethtown College; M.A., James Madison University; Ed.D., Kansas State University.

Susan Krehbiel Taylor, B.A., M.L.S., Ph.D. (1979)
Professor Emerita of Journalism (2010); College Librarian Emerita (2010)
B.A., McPherson College; M.L.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Roger Trimmell, B.S., M.Ed. (1982)
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education (2011)
B.S., McPherson College; M.Ed., Wichita State University.

Karlene Morphew Tyler, B.A., M.A. (1975)
Professor Emerita of Theatre (2018)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Emporia State University.

Ricky W. Tyler, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1977)
Professor Emeritus of Theatre (2018)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.

Jan van Asselt, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (1965)
Professor Emeritus of German and Linguistics (2000)
B.S., McPherson College; M.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; Ph.D., University of California.

Ann Zerger, B.S., M.F.A. (2004)
Professor Emerita of Art (2019)
B.S., University of Kentucky; M.F.A., Wichita State University.

Full-time Administrative and General

Photo directory of current Staff

Steve Anderson (2002)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Brenda Andrews, B.S., (2021)
Payroll Manager, PDSO
B.S., University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Abbey Archer-Rierson, B.S., M.Ed. (2008)
Chief of Staff (2011)
B.S., University of Kansas; M.Ed., McPherson College.

Dave Auman (rehire 2021)
Assistant Director of Facilities

Leslie Auman (rehire 2022)
Custodial Supervisor

David Barrett, B.S., M.S.S. (1991)
Advancement Officer (2014)
B.S., McPherson College, M.S.S., United States Sports Academy.

Linda Barrett, B.S. (1996)
Coordinator of Student Success and Engagement (2017)
B.S., McPherson College.

Kris Beauchamp, B.S., M.S., (2021)
Assistant Football Coach (2022)
Seasonal  Assistant Football Coach
B.A. Centre College, M.S., Liberty College

Amy Beckman, B.S., M.A. (2019)
Executive Director of Career & Experiential Learning
B.S., Kansas State University; M.A., City University of Seattle.

Abby Bolton, B.A. (2022)
Head Softball Coach
B.A., Friends University.

Sara Brubaker, B.S., M.S. (2002)
Director of Financial Aid and Admissions Operations (2012)
B.S., McPherson College: M.S., Friends University.

Cory Cahill, B.S. (2019)
Head Coach: Men’s & Women’s Volleyball
B.S., Hannibal-La Grange University.

Connor Carman, B.S. (2019)
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Wichita State University.

Duane Carroll, B.S. (2021)
Director of Facilities
B.S., Colorado State University.

Nichole Carver, B.S. (2022)
Academic Records Specialist
B.S. Fort Hays State University.

 Bryce Chavis, B.A., M.B.A. (2020)
Assistant Football Coach
B.A., M.B.A., Washburn University.

Bruce Clary, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (1983)
Academic Affairs Specialist (2022)
Vice President for Academic Affairs (2014)
Professor of English (2014)
Maurice Hess Chair in English (2000)
B.A., McPherson College; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

 Madison Clatt B.A., M.A. (2022)
Library Services Assistant
B.A., Iowa State University; M.A., Arizona State University.

Chad Clevenger, B.S., M.A. (2021)
Director of Track and Field
B.S., Grand Valley State University, M.A., Concordia University.

Jerod Corbus, B.S. (2020)
Executive Assistant to the Provost
B.S., McPherson College.

Dakota Cornwell, (2022)
Custodian

Anthony Cotton, B.S., M.Ed. (2022)
Assistant Football Coach
B.S., Bethel College, M.Ed., Langston University

Matthew Cotton, B.A., M.A. (2021)
Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor
B.A., Kansas State University; M.A., University of Kansas.

Robert Cox, B.S. (2022)
Assistant Football Coach
B.S., Kansas Wesleyan University.

 Jerrod Dalke (2021)
Maintenance Technician

Chris Dawson, B.S. (2021)
Assistant Coach, Baseball
B.S., Central Christian College.

Michael Davis, B.S., (2022)
Admissions and  Financial Aid Counselor
B.S., Lourdes University.

Dara Dix, B.S., (2013)
Accounting Specialist
B.S., McPherson College.

T.J. Eskildsen, B.S., M.S. (2010)
Head Coach: Men’s Basketball (2019)
B.S., Iowa Wesleyan College; M.S., William Woods University.

Jeremiah Fiscus, B.S., M.S., M.Ed. (2018)
Head Coach: Football
B.S., McPherson College; M.S., Northwestern State University; M.Ed., Texas Christian University.

Kendra Flory, B.A., M.Div. (2017)
Advancement and Alumni Assistant
B.A., Bridgewater College; M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary.

Kent Freund, B.S., M.S. (2019)
Assistant Coach: Men’s Soccer
B.S., Fort Hays State University; M.S., Baker University.

Johnny Gilkey (2019)
Facilities Management: Maintenance Technician

Tina Goodwin, B.A. (2017)
Director of Public Relations
B.A., Creighton University.

Amanda Gutierrez, B.S., M.B.A. (2009)
Provost and Executive Vice President
B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University; M.B.A., Friends University.

Patricia Hartshorn, B.A. (2014)
Registrar (2014)
B.A., Bethany College.

Tony Helfrich, B.S. (2019)
Director of Adventure Program (2019)
B.S., Kansas State University.

Sandra Hiebert, B.S., M.A. (2022)
Director of Institutional Assessment and Academic Compliance
B.S., Kansas State University; M.A., University of Minnesota.

Ally Holloway, B.S. (2022)
Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S. Lewis University.

 Christi Hopkins, B.S., M.A. (2007)
Vice President for Enrollment (2014)
B.S., Southwest Baptist University; M.A., Baker University.

Mariah Hudson-Palmer, B.S. (2014)
Facilities Management: Grounds Assistant
B.S., University of California-Davis.

Meghan Iglehart, B.A., M.B.A. (2021)
Director of Enrollment Development
B.A., Oklahoma State University, M.B.A., Emporia State University.

Tracy Jex, B.A., M.A. (2022)
Assistant Cross Country and Track Coach
B.A., Colorado Christian University, M.A., Adams State University.

Lindsey Kepka, B.A., M.B.A., M.Ed. (2022)
Director of Annual Giving
B.A., M.B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University, M.Ed. Fort Hayes State University

Evan Knight, B.S., M.S. (2019)
Assistant Coach: Football
B.S., M.S., University of Central Missouri.

Ramona “Mona” Lange, B.S. (2022)
Student Accounts Specialist
B.S., McPherson College

Brian Lundberg, A.A. (2003)
Director of Marketing (2015)
A.A., Art Institute of Dallas.

Amelia Lutz, B.A. (2018)
Advancement Services Coordinator
B.A., Southwestern College.

Michael Marshall, B.S. (2022)
Information Technology Assistant
B.S., Tabor College

Brian Martin, B.S. (2009)
Director of Historic Automotive Restoration Projects (2014)
B.S., McPherson College.

Travis Mason, B.S., M.Ed. (2021)
Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., M.Ed., Northwest Missouri State University.

Heather Mierkiewicz (2016)
Admissions Operations Coordinator (2018)

Janelle Miller (2000)
Facilities Management: Custodian (2001)

Abigayle Morgan, B.S. (2019)
Coordinator of Auto Restoration Events
B.S., McPherson College.

Kevin Morris, A.S., B.S. (2016)
Computer Services Assistant
A.S., B.S., Brown Mackie College.

Robert Mowat (2017)
Facilities Management: Maintenance Technician/HVAC

Ryo Nakazono, B.S., M.S. (2021)
Athletic Trainer
B.S., Yokohama College of Rehabilitation; M.S., Weber State University.

Jeremy Nelson, B.A. (2018)
Director of Athletic Communications; Assistant Athletic Director
B.A., Bethany College.

Joshua Nichols, A.A., B.S., M.A. (2018)
Head Coach: Women’s Basketball
A.A., Northern Oklahoma College; B.S., Oklahoma Wesleyan University; M.A., Baker University.

Lisa Nightingale (2021)
Financial Aid & Admissions Operations Specialist

Andy Olsen, B.S. (2014)
Director of Financial Aid
B.S., Central Christian College.

Kelly Olson, B.S. (2018)
Admissions Associate; Campus Visit Coordinator
B.S., Northern State University.

Mark Olson, B.S. (2015)
Head Coach: Women’s Soccer (2019)
B.S., Wichita State University.

Louis Parker, B.S., (2021)
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
B.S., McPherson College

Christine Paulsen, B.A., M.S.,(2022)
ERP Manager
B.A., McPherson College, M.S., Friends University.

Dane Pavlovich, B.S., M.B.A. (2019)
Director of Admissions (2020)
B.S., Kansas State University; M.B.A., Stephens College.

David Penalva (2007)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Amanda Peterson, B.S. (2014)
Facilities Management: Grounds Assistant
B.S., Kansas State University.

Hannah Piechowski, B.A, M.Ed., Ph.D. (2021)
Associate Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students
B.A., Bellarmine University; M.Ed., University of Louisville; Ph.D., Bellarmine University.

Jamie Pjesky, B.S. (2015)
Assistant Dean of Campus Life and Belonging (2020)
B.S., Pittsburg State University.

Andrew Pratt, B.S. (2021)
Assistant Coach, Baseball
B.S., Colby-Sawyer College

Keiran President, B.S., M.B.A., (2021)
Guest Lecturer – Marketing and International Business
B.S., Ottawa University; M.B.A., William Woods University.

Doug Quint, A.A., B.S. (2003)
Head Coach, Men’s Soccer 
A.A., Allen County Community College; B.S., Bethel College; USSF ‘C’ License; NSCAA Advanced National Diploma; NSCAA Levels I and II GK License.

Rhianna Reed, B.S. (2019)
Assistant Registrar (2020)
B.S., McPherson College.

Monica Rice, B.S., M.A. (2016)
Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations
B.S., Manchester College; M.A., Bethany Theological Seminary.

Michael P. Schneider, B.S., M.B.A., Ed.D. (2002)
President (2009)
B.S., McPherson College; M.B.A., Denver University;
Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania.

Phillip Schoenwetter, B.S., M.S. (2008)
Head Athletic Trainer (2013)
B.S., MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.S., Kansas State University; ATC, LAT.

Tony Segovia, B.S. (2018)
Assistant Athletic Director (2022)
Head Coach: Softball
B.S., McPherson College.

Chandler Short, B.S., M.Ed. (2017)
Athletic Director (2020)
B.S., McPherson College; M.Ed., University of Oklahoma.

De Marcus Stid, B.S., (2021)
Assistant Coach: Track and Field
B.S., Indiana Institute of Technology

Zack Sigler, A.S., Butler Community College
Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities
A.S., Butler Community College

Marty Sigwing, B.S., M.Ed. (2012)
Director of Facilities
B.S., Southwestern College; M.Ed., McPherson College.

Tammy Sigwing (2015)
Accounting Specialist

Kristina Sojka, B.A., M.Ed.,  (2021)
Director of Library Services
B.A., Wichita State University; M.S., Kent State University

Brenda Stocklin-Smith, B.S.B.A., M.Ed. (2012)
Director of Human Resources
B.S.B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia; M.Ed., McPherson College; PHR, SHRM-CP.

Connie Stucky (1991)
Facilities Management: Office Manager (2001)

Carol Summervill, B.B.A. (2019)
Vice President for Finance, CFO
B.B.A., Wichita State University; CPA, CGMA.

Richard (Rick) L. Tuxhorn, B.S., M.Ed. (2012)
Assistant Vice President for Finance
B.S., Sterling College; M.Ed., McPherson College; CPA, CGMA.

Kristi Van Boskereck, B.S., M.S. (2020)
Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.A., Oklahoma State University

Spencer Williams, B.A., M.B.A. (2022)
Assistant Athletic Director, Marketing and Promotions
B.A., M.B.A., Mercer University.

Erik Vogel, B.S.  (2003-2007; 2019)
Vice President for Advancement (2019)
B.S., McPherson College.

Bonnie Wall (2009)
Facilities Management: Custodian

Courtney Weesner, B.S. (2021)
Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor
B.S., McPherson College.

Jessy Wisdom, B.S. (2015)
Financial Aid Assistant
B.S., McPherson College.

Sarah Wood, B.S. (2021)
Director of Student Life
B.S., Oklahoma Panhandle State University.

Part-time Staff

Brittany Baroni B.S., (2021)
Assistant Coach: Softball
B.S., McPherson College

Aubrey Beaumont, B.A., M.Ed. (2021)
Assistant Coach: Volleyball
B.A., M.Ed., University of Jamestown

Coshan Campbell, A.A., B.A. (2021)
Athletic Financial Intern 
A.A., Highland Community College; B.A., Wayland Baptist University

Jill Hemenway, B.A. (2017)
Administrative Assistant for Teacher Education
B.A., Bethany College.