Faculty/Departments

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Allied Health Leadership

Angela Erickson, MSN, RN, Dean Health Professions
Office Phone: (573) 518-2323
Email: aerickson@MineralArea.edu

Mrs. Erickson began teaching at MAC in 2008. She has taught in the Practical Nursing Program and has been the coordinator of the Freshman Year Associate Degree Nursing Program and has also taught Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Coders for 6 years. Mrs. Erickson became the Director of Allied Health in the summer of 2018 and Dean of Health Professions in 2022.

Education:
• Certificate in Practical Nursing, Jefferson College, 1991
• Associate of Science in Nursing, Jefferson College, 1992
• Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing, Central Methodist University, 2006
• Master of Science in Nursing, Central Methodist University, 2015

 

Amy Schwent, MSN, RN-C, Allied Health Director
Office Phone: (573) 518-2176
Email: alschwent@MineralArea.edu

Ms. Schwent began at MAC as a clinical instructor in 2008. She taught in the ADN Freshman program during the 2018 school year and started as the director in 2022. Prior to working at MAC, Ms. Schwent has spent her nursing career in women’s health practicing as a bedside nurse, Clinical Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Supervisor from 1999 through 2022.

Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Barnes College of Nursing at UMSL, 1998
• Master of Science in Nursing Education, University of Central Missouri, 2019

 

Associate of Science in Nursing (RN)

Pamela Junge, MSN, RN, Sophomore Coordinator
Office Phone: (573) 518-2209
E-Mail: pjunge@MineralArea.edu

Ms. Junge began her teaching career at Mineral Area College in 2012 after working in the hospital and home-health settings for five years and serving as a clinical instructor for two years. Mrs. Junge assumed the role of PN Program Coordinator in 2013 and is now the Coordinator of the freshman year ADN program.

Education:
• Certificate in Practical Nursing, Mineral Area College
• Associate of Science in Nursing, Mineral Area College
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Maryville University
• Master of Science in Nursing, Central Methodist University

 

Sadonya Suttles, MSN, RN, Freshman Coordinator
Office Phone: (573) 518-3828
Email: ssuttles@MineralArea.edu

Mrs. Suttles began teaching in the LPN-RN Hybrid program in 2012 and later transitioned to the Simulation/Laboratory Coordinator. In the Fall of 2022, Ms. Suttles transitioned to her current position of ADN Freshman Faculty. Mrs. Suttles worked in an ER prior to working for MAC.

Education:
• Certificate in Practical Nursing, Mineral Area College, 2004
• Associate of Science in Nursing, Mineral Area College, 2005
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Central Methodist University, 2012
• Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Nurse Educator, Central Methodist University, 2015

 

Melissa Capps, MSN, RN Faculty
Office Phone: (573) 518-3823
Email: mcapps@MineralArea.edu

Mrs. Capps began her teaching career at Mineral Area College in the Associate Degree Program in the Sophomore year in 2018. Prior to teaching at MAC, she served as a charge nurse on an adult telemetry/medical-surgical unit in the acute care hospital setting for 11 years.

Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Saint Louis University, 2007
• Master of Science in Nursing, Webster University, 2016

 

Lisa Moses, MSN, RN Faculty
Email: lmoses@MineralArea.edu

Ms. Moses has been in nursing education for 24 years and begin as Associate Director of Allied Health in 2023.

Education
• Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO, 1985
• Master of Science, Nursing, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO, 2002

 

Nancy Vernon, BSN, RN Faculty
Office Phone: (573) 518-2143
Email: nvernon@MineralArea.edu

Ms. Vernon is a veteran of the United States Navey. She has a varied background in nursing including Medical/Surgical Nursing, Hospice, Diabetes Education, and CNA Instructor. She also is certified in SANE and Case Management.

Education
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BAN), College of St. Scholastica
• Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (AAS) with Certificate in Deaf Studies, Central Lakes College
• Associates in Arts (AA) Practical Nursing Diploma, Central Lakes College

EMS Education

Justin Duncan, MSc., BS, NRP, EMT-CP, CCEMT-P, CP-C, FP-C
Director: EMS Education

Mr. Duncan serves as the Director of EMS Education for Mineral Area College.

In addition, Mr. Duncan is the Chief Executive Officer for Washington County Ambulance District which is a regional mobile healthcare system in rural Missouri.  Mr. Duncan is the President of the Missouri EMS Association (MEMSA), the Chair for the Missouri State Advisory Council - EMS, Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Sub-Committee, founding member of the Washington County MIH Network and a founding member of the Missouri Highlands MIH Network.      

Mr. Duncan has endeavored to maintain both breadth and depth in all his healthcare pursuits. He is a life-long advocate for EMS professionals, an ardent supporter of education, and is constantly looking for new ways to bring innovative therapies into the out-of-hospital setting. He is particularly passionate and a fierce advocate for mobile integrated healthcare systems and driving change to ensure EMS clinicians are recognized as healthcare providers.   

Mr. Duncan is proudly considered a “disruptor” in the EMS and healthcare worlds.  He constantly pushes to advance EMS systems and strives to be a catalyst for change in the healthcare world. Above all else, Chief Duncan is a dedicated servant leader and strives to support those who take care of the ill and injured.

 

Douglas Anderson, RN, CFRN
Associate Director: EMS Education

Mr. Anderson serves as the Associate Director of EMS Education for Mineral Area College.

In addition, Mr. Anderson is the Division Chief | Clinical Practice for Washington County Ambulance District which is a regional mobile healthcare system in rural Missouri. Mr. Anderson coordinates and is the primary instructor for the Fundamentals of Critical Care Transport education program at Washington County Ambulance District.

In addition to his current roles of leadership and education, Mr. Anderson has years of previous experience in emergency medicine, critical care nursing, ground and air critical care transport, and hospital leadership. Mr. Anderson has been an adjunct and primary instructor for the paramedic program at Mineral Area College.

Mr. Anderson has a drive for the improvement and advancement of the field of emergency medical services. Healthcare excellence and evidence-based practice are passions of Mr. Anderson’s. Healthcare professionals have a responsibility to constantly continue and further their education, which Mr. Anderson is a huge supporter of.

 

Sarah Branson, BS, NRP, CCEMT-P, FP-C
Paramedic Program Coordinator: Primary Instructor

Mrs. Branson serves as the Paramedic Program Coordinator and Primary Instructor for Mineral Area College.

In addition, Mrs. Branson is a Clinical Educator for Washington County Ambulance District which is a regional mobile healthcare system in rural Missouri. Mrs. Branson assists in instruction of the Fundamentals of Critical Care Transport education program at Washington County Ambulance District.

In addition to her current roles in education, Mrs. Branson has years of previous experience in ground and air critical care transport. Mrs. Branson was previously the EMT Program Coordinator and Primary Instructor at Mineral Area College, as well as an adjunct instructor for both the EMT and Paramedic programs since 2017.

Mrs. Branson thrives in a teaching environment that allows her to gain new knowledge consistently. She prides herself in researching new topics with students and lives for the satisfaction of students connecting topic driven conversation into critical thinking patterns. Mrs. Branson hopes to instill a pattern of sustained learning and empathy into all her students to improve healthcare culture.

 

Samantha Nahlik, CCEMT-P, CP
EMT Program Coordinator: Primary Instructor

Mrs. Nahlik serves as the EMT Program Coordinator and Primary Instructor for Mineral Area College.

In addition, Mrs. Nahlik is a Clinical Educator at Washington County Ambulance District which is a regional mobile healthcare system in rural Missouri. Mrs. Nahlik has several years of experience as a paramedic and is a Critical Care Transport Provider. Mrs. Nahlik also has years of experience in teaching in the lab, clinical, field, and classroom environments.

Mrs. Nahlik is very dedicated to her students and providing a quality education to the future generations of the Emergency Medical Services field. Mrs. Nahlik is a huge supporter of the advancement of the EMS field and healthcare as a whole. Mrs. Nahlik has provided her services not only to Emergency Medical Services, but also to Mobile Integrated Healthcare in an effort to bridge healthcare gaps and provide access to care to those in need. Mrs. Nahlik is a passionate healthcare professional who strives to brighten the future of mobile healthcare systems.

 

Program in Practical Nursing

Jessica Chamberlain, BSN, RN Practical Nursing Coordinator
Office Phone: (573) 518-2334
Email: jchamberlain@MineralArea.edu

Mrs. Chamberlain began her teaching career at Mineral Area College as a clinical instructor for one year prior to becoming a full-time instructor for the Practical Nursing program in the fall of 2021. Prior to teaching at MAC, Mrs. Chamberlain worked as a certified nursing assistant for two years and then furthered her education to become an RN. Mrs. Chamberlain worked as a staff nurse for medical-surgical and ER units in critical access hospitals.

Education:
• Associate of Science in Nursing, Mineral Area College, 2018
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Central Methodist University, 2019

 

Jacquelyn Szalmasagi, DNP, RN Practical Nursing Instructor
Office Phone: (573) 518-2200
Email: jszalmasagi@mineralarea.edu

Dr. Szalmasagi started her teaching career at Mineral Area College in 2023. She has been in nursing education since 2015. She has been in healthcare for 23 years and worked as a CNA before becoming a registered nurse.

Education:
• BSN, Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN, 2010
• MSN, Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN, 2017
• DNP, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, 2021

 

Krystal Romaine, BSN, RN Practical Nursing Instructor
Office Phone: 573-518-2149
Email: Kromaine@mineralarea.edu

Mrs. Romaine began teaching at Mineral Area College in 2023. She has experience in surgical nursing and Intensive Care Unit.

Education:
• Certificate in Practical Nursing, Mineral Area College, 2015
• Associate Degree in Nursing, Mineral Area College, 2016
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Central Methodist University, 2018

 

Simulation Lab and Clinical Coordination

Angela Moses, DNP, RN, CHSE  Supervisor of Simulation & Cape/Perryville Clinical Coordinator
Email: amoses@mineralarea.edu

Dr. Moses began working for Mineral Area College in 2023. She has been in nursing education since 2014. She has experience in home health nursing, cardiac care, emergency department, and hospital clinical education.

Education:
• Bachelors of Science Nursing Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 2011
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing Capella University Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2014
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice Capella University Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2017

 

Jessica Higginbotham, BSN, RN Simulation/Lab Coordinator – Main Campus
Office Phone: 573-518-2116
Email: jhigginbotham@MineralArea.edu

Ms. Higginbotham began working at Mineral Area College in 2023 as the lab assistant and became the Simulation/Lab Coordinator in 2024. She has been a nurse since 2010 and has worked in the Emergency Department, as a school nurse, and as a clinical instructor at MAC.

Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Missouri-St. Louis, Missouri, 2010

 

Abigail Shevchuk, MSN, RN Lab Assistant
Office Phone: (573) 518-3803
Email: ashevchuk@MineralArea.edu

Mrs. Shevchuk began working for Mineral Area College in 2022 as the simulation/lab coordinator. She transitioned to ADN – S Coordinator for the 2023-2024 academic year. She has previous work history as a clinical instructor and critical care nurse.

Education:
• Certificate in Practical Nursing, Jefferson College, 2016
• Associate of Science in Nursing, Jefferson College, 2017
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Central Methodist University, 2019
• Master of Science in Nursing, Central Methodist University, 2021

 

Esther Blum, MSN, RN, Clinical Coordinator
Office Phone: (573) 518-2175
E-Mail: eblum@MineralArea.edu

Ms. Blum has been with Mineral Area College since 1996and retired from teaching full time in 2023. Ms. Blum is now a part-time Clinical Coordinator and assists program coordinators in scheduling clinical rotations with our clinical partners

Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Missouri–Columbia
• Master of Science in Nursing, University of Missouri–Columbia

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The Mineral Area College Art Department has a program dedicated to the highest quality of integrity and diversity in fine arts education. Our program produces highly skilled beginning artists. Classes include Drawing, Design, Color Theory, Printmaking, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography and more. MAC’s Art Department is serious about teaching skills, developing work ethic, and fostering creativity in dedicated and engaged students. As a foundation program we direct talented, energetic, and disciplined students to easily transfer to any four-year college or other institutes of higher learning.

Check out our Fine Arts Instagram page.

For more information contact:

Abril (Abi) Warner, Department Coordinator

Fine Arts Instructor
awarner@MineralArea.edu
art@MineralArea.edu
573-518-2303

  • AA - Mineral Area College
  • BFA - University of Missouri, St. Louis,     
  • MFA - Academy of Art University, San Francisco

Michelle Hadler

  • MFA in Painting - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art - Southeast Missouri State University
  • Perryville Higher Education Center
  • mhadler@MineralArea.edu
  • Drawing I, History of Art I, Introduction to Humanities

Michael Lamb

  • MFA - Lindenwood
  • Farmington High School Dual Credit
  • History of Art II

Sarah Van Zee

  • MA in Education, Visual Arts - Truman State University
  • BA in Art - Truman State University
  • Park Hills (Main Campus)
  • North St. Francois County R-1 High School Dual Credit
  • svanzee@MineralArea.edu
  • History of Art II, Introduction to Humanities, Beginning Photography

Art Club Membership

Students interested in the Art Club should visit https://mineralarea.edu/student-life/  then click on the Art Club.

Scholarship

  • The scholarship may be applied to Mineral Area College tuition, fees, textbooks, supplies, and/or on-campus housing costs.
  • The student must enroll in at least one art course per semester, and pass all art courses including art history with a C or better.
  • The student must participate in Art Club activities and meetings; and participate in Fine Arts departmental activities.
  • The student must complete at least 6 credit hours of Art History for the humanities requirement at MAC.
  • The student must be working toward degree completion.

The scholarship form may be found here.

For more information contact:

Abril Warner
Fine Arts Instructor
awarner@mineralarea.edu
(573) 518-2303

Business/Management, Computer Information Systems/Computer Networking, Computer Science/Programming, Personal Awareness

Lana LaBruyere, Department Coordinator, Professor

The Business Department has programs dedicated to the highest quality academic programs with curricula that help prepare students with the basic and/or specialized skills and knowledge needed for employment and careers in the business world and transferring to the university level. The business program involves training students in topics relevant to the business world, such as accounting, marketing, management, technology, administration, and human relations. However, in today’s society and workplace, it also involves training students in softer skills such as leadership, organization, interpersonal skills, etc.

For more information, contact:

Jaden Skaggs, Navigator
Office: AS #T3
jskaggs@mineralarea.edu
573-518-3831
573-431-4593

Full Time Faculty

Melynda Barks, Professor/Phi Beta Lambda Advisor

  • M.Ed - Central Methodist University, MBA - Missouri Baptist University
  • (573) 518-2245
  • mbarks@MineralArea.edu

Megan Wilson, Instructor

Adjunct Faculty

Roy "Buddy" Alberson, Adjunct Instructor

Jonathan Barnes, Adjunct Instructor

Sarah Danz Hansen, Adjunct Instructor – Perryville Outreach Center

  • BS in Business Education, MS in Secondary Education - Southeast Missouri State University
  • 573-547-4143
  • shansen@MineralArea.edu

Todd Kline, Adjunct Professor

Roger McMillian, Adjunct Instructor

Shanna Neece, Adjunct Instructor

Misty Novotny, Adjunct Instructor

Sarah Rodgers, Adjunct Instructor

Lynne Wisdom, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, CPA, Professor

Tim Baskin, Adjunct Instructor

  • MA English - Southeast Missouri State University
  • BS Psychology - Southeast Missouri State University
  • 573-258-2133
  • tbaskin@MineralArea.edu

Cami Marler, Adjunct Instructor

Vickie Morgan, Adjunct Instructor

  • A.B.D – Higher Education Administration, Missouri Baptist University
  • M.Ed. – Information Science and Learning Technologies, University of Missouri
  • B.A. – Interdisciplinary Studies, Columbia College
  • 573-258-2338
  • vmorgan@MineralArea.edu

Megan Bond, Adjunct Instructor

Amy Henson, Adjunct Instructor

Dual Credit Instructors

Angela Hafner, Dual Credit Instructor – Bismarck High School

Erica Dement, Dual Credit Instructor – Farmington High School

Jill Portell, Dual Credit Instructor – West County High School

  • BS in Secondary Business Education – University of Missouri-St. Louis
  • 573-562-7535
  • jportell@wcr4.org

Aaron Urich, Dual Credit Instructor – Potosi High School

 

Jennifer Sikes
Department Chair for Early Childhood Education-Child Development and CDA Coordinator-Mineral Area College-Present

Educational Background

  • Masters in Education: 2004 Education Administration-William Woods University, Fulton MO 
  • Bachelors of Science: 2001 Early Childhood Education-Central Methodist University, Fayette MO

Career Related Experience

  • Department Chair-ECE Child Development and CDA Coordinator/Advisor-Mineral Area College-Present
  • PD Specialist-Council for Professional Recognition-Present
  • Behavior Management Specialist-Goddard Schools of St. Louis-Present
  • Adjunct Instructor-Missouri Baptist University (St. Louis)-Present
  • Instructional Leader-WL Johns Early Childhood (Farmington R-7) 2001-21014
  • Site Director-EMAA Head Start (Park Hills)-1998-2001

Professional Committees

  • Advisory Board: Developing course specific education and training to meet the needs of the community in early care and education.
  • Developing a seamless career pathway for early care and education providers to move from the CDA to the four year degree in Child Development.
  • Professional Memberships: Active Member in the National Association of Young Children (NAEYC); MoAEYC ( (River's Bend ).
  • Active member in the Missouri Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (MAECTE)

Early Child Development Faculty

Jane Moldenhaer

Instructor, Perryville campus

  • Masters Degree in Early Child Development
  • Teaching Certification-Early Childhood
  • Webster College-2007
  • Bachelor of Science in Child Development
  • Southeast Missouri State University-1990

Career Related Experiences

  • Preschool Director/Owner 1992 to present
  • M & M Kids-Perryville, Mo.
  • Adjunct teacher for Southeast Missouri State University 
  • Parent Educator- Parents as Teachers, 1991
  • Perry County District # 32, Missouri

Jill Steffens

Instructor, Perryville campus

  • Masters Degree in Early Child Development-2007
  • Teaching Certification-Early Childhood
  • Webster College, Missouri
  • Bachelor of Science in Child Development-1990
  • Southeast Mo. State University, Missouri

Career Related Experiences

  • Preschool Director/Owner 1992 to present
  • M & M Kids-Perryville, Mo.
  • Adjunct teacher for SEMO
  • Parent Educator- Parents as Teachers, 1991
  • Perry County District # 32

Douglas Ruess, Department Chair and Law Enforcement Academy Director

  • M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration from Lindenwood University
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Central Missouri
  • Graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy -206th Session
  • Contact Information: druess@mineralarea.edu; (573) 518-2199

James Weber, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Instructor

  • B.S. in Criminal Justice from Southeast Missouri State University
  • Graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
  • Contact Information: jweber@mineralarea.edu; (573) 518-2247

Steven Capps, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Instructor

  • M.S. in Criminal Justice from Webster University
  • M.A. in National Security from Webster University
  • Graduate certificates in Administration of Justice and Regional Security from Webster University
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice from Missouri Baptist University
  • Contact Information: scapps@mineralarea.edu; (573) 518-2222

Jennifer Cage, Adjunct Criminal Justice-Corrections

  • M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration from Lindenwood University
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice from University of Missouri-St. Louis
  • A.A. Liberal Arts from Jefferson College
  • Contact Information: jcage@mineralarea.edu

Steven Boyd

  • MED Master of Education
  • University of Missouri - St. Louis, 2007\

Wanda Conway

  • MAT Master of Arts Teaching
  • Webster University, 1989

Jessica Harris

  • MA Master of Arts
  • Washington University, 2013

Ellen Miller

  • MAT Master of Arts Teaching
  • Missouri Baptist University, 2010

Bethany Petty

  • MED Master of Education
  • University of Missouri - Columbia, 2013

Jennifer Sikes

  • MED Master of Education
  • William Woods University, 2004

Kim Young

  • MS Master of Science
  • Southwest Baptist University, 1999

Shawn Young

  • PhD Doctorate
  • Missouri Baptist University, 2012

Full-Time Faculty

Dr. Laura Glasbrenner, Associate Professor

  • Ph.D. in Educational Leadership: Higher Education from Indiana State University
  • M.A in Communication from Missouri State University
  • B.A. in Communication from Truman State University
  • Courses:  Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communications
  • Contact Information:  lglasbrenner@mineralarea.edu; (573) 518-3816

Pamela Jaycox, Associate Professor

  • M.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.S. in Secondary English Education from Southeast Missouri State University
  • Courses:  Strategies for Composition, Composition I, Introduction to Literature, Children’s Literature, Young Adult Literature
  • Contact Information:  pjaycox@mineralarea.edu; (573) 518-3810

Dr. Jay Miller, Associate Professor

  • Ph.D. in English from Wayne State University
  • M.A. in English from Baylor University
  • B.A. in English from Seattle Pacific University
  • A.A. from North Seattle Community College
  • Courses:  Introduction to College Writing, Strategies for Composition, Composition I, Composition II, Introduction to Literature, English Literature II
  • Contact Information:  jmiller@mineralarea.edu; (573) 518-3807

Emily Murdock, Associate Professor

  • M.A. in English from Truman State University
  • B.A. in English from Truman State University
  • Courses:  Strategies for Composition, Composition I, Composition II, Creative Writing, Women’s Literature, Creative Nonfiction Literature
  • Contact Information:  emurdock@mineralarea.edu; (573) 518-3811

Ruth Seaber, Associate Professor, Department Coordinator

  • M.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.S. in Psychology from University of Memphis
  • Courses:  Composition II, Multicultural Literature, American Literature I, American Literature II
  • Contact Information:  rseaber@mineralarea.edu; (573) 518-2242

Adjunct Faculty

Park Hills Campus

Dr. Meilssa Cordia

  • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, PK-12 from Trident University International

  • Education Specialist from Missouri Baptist University

  • M.A. in Teaching from Missouri Baptist University

  • BSEd in Elementary & Middle School Education from University of Missouri-St. Louis

Brittany DeMaria

  • M.F.A. in Writing from Lindenwood University
  • B.A. in English Secondary Education from Missouri Baptist University
  • A.A.T. from East Central College

Charles Gallaher

  • MA in Theatre - Lindenwood University
  • BS in Elementary Education - Missouri State University

Heather Jordan

  • M.A. in English from University of Central Missouri
  • Secondary Education Certification from Park University
  • B.A. in English from University of Missouri

Daniel Jaycox

  • M.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.A. in Mass Communication: Media Studies from Southeast Missouri State University

Kevin Marler

  • M.F.A. in Theatre from Lindenwood University
  • B.S. in Speech/Drama/Debate, English & Journalism from Southeast Missouri State University

Michelle Matheny

  • M.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University
  • Post-baccalaureate Certification in Secondary School English from Washington University in St. Louis
  • B.A. in German from University of Minnesota

Kasey Reeder-Voorhees

  • M.A. in English Studies from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.S. in English Secondary Education from Missouri Baptist University

Addie Scoggin

  • M.A. in English: Professional Writing from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University

Robert Upchurch

  • M.A. in Education with a Content Specialty in English from Lindenwood University
  • B.S. in Education and English from Missouri Baptist University
  • A.A.T. from Mineral Area College

Dr. Bailey Weisler

  • Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University
  • M.A. in English Educational Studies from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.A. in Secondary English Education from Southeast Missouri State University

Fredericktown Outreach Center

Kevin Marler

  • M.F.A. in Theatre from Lindenwood University
  • B.S. in Speech/Drama/Debate, English & Journalism from Southeast Missouri State University

Dr. Kelli Nicholson

  • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from William Woods University

  • Education Specialist from William Woods University

  • M.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University

  • B.S. in English Education from Southeast Missouri State University

  • A.A. in Pre-Education from Mineral Area College

Perryville Outreach Center

Timothy Baskin

  • M.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.S. in Psychology from Southeast Missouri State University

Craig Vaughn

  • MFA in Writing - Lindenwood University
  • BS in English - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Cape Girardeau Outreach Center

Jennifer Blum

  • M.S. in Speech Communication from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
  • B.A. in Psychology from William Jewell College
  • B.A. in Communication from William Jewell College 

Bridget Dixon

  • M.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.S. in English from Southeast Missouri State University

Kyle Willis

  • M.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University

Dual Credit Faculty

Arcadia Valley R-II High School

Brittany DeMaria

  • M.F.A. in Writing from Lindenwood University
  • B.A. in English and Secondary Education from Missouri Baptist University
  • A.A.T. from East Central College

Central R-3 High School

Charles Gallaher

  • M.A. in Theatre from Lindenwood University
  • B.S. in Elementary Education from Missouri State University

Andrew Pokorny

  • M.A. in English from Morehead State University
  • B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State University

Farmington R-7 High School

Dylan Minson

  • M.A. in Education from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.A. in English Language & Literature from Hannibal-LaGrange University
  • A.A. in General Studies from Mineral Area College

Robert Upchurch

  • M.A. in Education with a Content Specialty in English from Lindenwood University
  • B.S. in Education and English from Missouri Baptist University
  • A.A.T. from Mineral Area College

Fredericktown R-1 High School

Cindy Cook

  • M.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.A. in English from Geneva College

Kingston K-14 High School

Grant Hutchings

  • M.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University
  • A.A. from Mineral Area College

North St. Francois County R-1 High School

Robert O’Keefe

  • M.A. in English Literature from University of Missouri – St. Louis
  • B.A. in English/Secondary Education from Benedictine College

Potosi R-III High School

Stacey Kay

  • M.A. from University of Missouri – St. Louis
  • B.A. in English from University of Missouri – St. Louis
  • A.A. from Mineral Area College

Ste. Genevieve R-II High School

Christia Wolk

  • M.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University

West St. Francois County R-IV High School

Becky Barnes

  • M.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State University

 

FULL-TIME

Rodney Wilson, Department Coordinator

  • A.A., Transfer Studies, Mineral Area College
  • B.S., Secondary Education Social Studies, Southeast Missouri State University
  • M.A., History, University of Missouri - St. Louis
  • A.L.M., Religion, Harvard University Extension School (Massachusetts)

Colton Adkisson

  • B.A., History, Arkansas State University
  • M.A., History, Arkansas State University
  • Ph.D. (ABD), History, Iowa State University 

ADJUNCT

Main Campus

Elizabeth Carson-Bird

  • B.S., Music Education, Eastern Illinois University
  • M.A., Music History, Eastern Illinois University
  • M.A., European History, University of Missouri - St. Louis
  • Ph.D., Early Modern Europe, Saint Louis University

Judy Edgar

  • A.A., Transfer Studies, Mineral Area College
  • B.S., Secondary Social Studies, Southeast Missouri State University
  • M.A., History, Southeast Missouri State University

Roger Greenland

  • B.A., Geography, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • M.A., National Security and Strategic Studies, Navy War College (Rhode Island)

Keith Mitchell

  • B.S., Physical Education, Speech/Theater, Murray State University (Kentucky)
  • M.A.T., Social Studies, Webster University

Michael Ruch

  • B.S., Social Studies Education, Southeast Missouri State University
  • M.A., History, Southeast Missouri State University
  • M.S., Education Administration, Missouri Baptist University
  • Ed.S., Education Leadership, Southeast Missouri State University
  • Ed.D., Education, Missouri Baptist University

Chris Warren

  • A.A., Elementary Education & Social Studies, Mineral Area College
  • B.S., Elementary Education & Social Studies, Central Methodist University
  • M.A., Military History (Civil War), American Public University (West Virginia)

Richard Wiskus

  • B.A., History, Loras College (Iowa)
  • M.A., Theology, Aquinas Institute of Theology

Outreach Centers

Joshua Cole
MAC Perryville Higher Education Center

  • B.A., History, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • M.A., Educational Leadership, Southeast Missouri State University
  • Ed.S., Educational Leadership, Southeast Missouri State University

Jamie Freeman
MAC Cape Girardeau

  • B.A., Anthropology, Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.S., Criminal Justice, Southeast Missouri State University
  • MPA, Public Administration, Southeast Missouri State University

C. Donald Harris
MAC Cape Girardeau

  • B.S., Secondary Social Studies Education, Southeast Missouri State University
  • M.A., History, Southeast Missouri State University

Dual Credit Instructors

Greg Kester
Potosi High School

  • B.A., Social Studies, Southeast Missouri State University
  • M.A., History, Southeast Missouri State University

Ralph Ogden
St. Paul Lutheran High School

  • B.S., Education, Central Methodist College
  • M.Ed., Central Methodist College
  • M.A., History, Southeast Missouri State University

Bethany Petty
Central High School

  • B.S., Secondary Education / Social Studies, Southeast Missouri State University
  • M.Ed., Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum / Social Studies, University of Missouri - Columbia
  • Ed.S., Teacher Leadership, Southeast Missouri State University

Brian Reeves
Farmington High School

  • B.A., History, Truman State University
  • B.S.E., Secondary Education, University of Missouri - St. Louis
  • M.A., History, Truman State University
  • Ph.D., History, Saint Louis University

Pamela Robbins
Fredericktown High School

  • B.A., Secondary Education Social Studies, Southeast Missouri State University
  • M.A., Secondary Education Social Studies, Southeast Missouri State University

Todd Varhalla
Bismarck High School

  • B.A., English, Lyon College (Arkansas)
  • M.A., History, Missouri State University

Annie Williams
Farmington High School

  • B.A., History, French, and International Relations, Lindenwood University
  • M.A., History, Missouri State University
  • M.A., Teaching, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

Technology/Manufacturing, Welding

Bryan Hicklin, Division Chair

  • Bachelor of Science in Applied Management from Ranken Technical College
  • Journeyman Union Carpenter with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters
  • OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Certification
  • Powder Actuated Tool Certification
  • Tube and Clamp Scaffolding Certification
  • Vinyl Siding Institute, Trainer Certification
  • 573-518-2186
  • bhicklin@MineralArea.edu

Full Time Faculty

Eric Shelton, Department Coordinator/Instructor

  • M.S Career & Technical Education Administration
  • CTE Specialist
  • PLTW High School Site Coordinator
  • 573-518-2132
  • eshelton@MineralArea.edu

Nathan Ellett, Welding Instructor

Jason Church, HVAC/R Technologies Instructor

  • EPA Universal Certified in small appliances, high- and low-pressure appliances
  • R-410a refrigerant certified
  • Proctor for EPA certifications
  • Proctor for NATE (North American Technician Excellence) testing
  • 573-518-2234
  • jchurch@MineralArea.edu

James Whaley

Adjunct Faculty

Chris Klusmeyer, Adjunct Instructor

  • B.G.S – Programs of study: Environmental Biology, Business Administration, Minor in Biology, University of Missouri St. Louis
  • AAS - Civil Construction Technology, Mineral Area College
  • Authorized OSHA General Industry Trainer
  • MSSC Authorized Instructor for the Certified Production Technician and Certified Logistics Technician Program
  • Certified Public Drinking Water Treatment (Class A), Wastewater Treatment (Class A) and Drinking Water Distribution System (DSIII) Operator/Trainer through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources
  • 573-518-3834
  • cklusmeyer@MineralArea.edu

Faculty Main Campus

Lauren Kieschnick (Department Coordinator)

  • Ph.D Curriculum & Instruction, St. Louis University
  • Master of Arts, Webster University, 1993
  • (573)518-2192 
  • lkieschnick@MineralArea.edu

Andrew Clausen

  • Masters of Applied Mathematics, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • 573-518-2111
  • aclausen@mineralarea.edu

Lisa Pipkin

  • Masters in Pure Mathematics, Southeast Missouri State University
  • (573) 518-2180
  • lpipkin@mineralarea.edu

Adjunct Faculty Main Campus

Teresa Brown

  • tchivers@MineralArea.edu
  • MAT in Mathematics at Webster University. 2016

Cape Girardeau Outreach Center

Lisa Pipkin

  • Masters in Pure Mathematics, Southeast Missouri State University
  • lpipkin@mineralarea.edu

Fredericktown Outreach Center

Dale Smith

  • Master of Arts in Teaching, Southeast Missouri State University, 1976
  • dsmith@MineralArea.edu

Michele Spitzmiller

  • Master of Arts in Mathematics Teaching, Western Governor's University, 2015
  • mspitzmiller@MineralArea.edu

Perryville Outreach Center

John Cross

  • Master of Science in Education, Southwest Baptist University, 2001
  • jccross@MineralArea.edu

Potosi Outreach Center

Joel Nivens

  • Masters of Education, Central Methodist University, 2014
  • jnivens@MineralArea.edu

Jacob McMahan

  • Masters of Education, Missouri Baptist University, 2008
  • jmcmahan@MineralArea.edu

Dual Credit Instructor-Arcadia Valley Schools

Michele Spitzmiller

  • Master of Arts in Mathematics Teaching, Western Governor's University, 2015
  • mspitzmiller@MineralArea.edu

Dual Credit Instructor – Bismark Schools

Tabatha Crites

  • tcrites@MineraArea.edu

Dual Credit Instructor – Central Schools

Taylor Geile

  • tgeile@MineralArea.edu

Dual Credit Instructor - Farmington Schools

Teresa Brown

  • tchivers@MineralArea.edu
  • MAT in Mathematics at Webster University. 2016

Ken McIntyre

  • krmintyre@MineralArea.edu

Dual Credit Instructor - Perryville Schools

John Cross

  • Master of Science in Education, Southwest Baptist University, 2001
  • jccross@MineralArea.edu

Dual Credit Instructor - Potosi Schools

Jacob McMahan

  • Masters of Education, Missouri Baptist University, 2008
  • jmcmahan@MineralArea.edu

Dual Credit Instructor - West County Schools

Kristen Williams

  • Master in Educational Leadership
  • kwilliams@MineraArea.edu

 

Pamela Jaycox, Arts & Communications Division Chair

  • M.A. in English from Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.S. in Secondary English Education from Southeast Missouri State University
  • Contact Information:  pjaycox@mineralarea.edu; (573) 518-3810

Adjunct Faculty

Mercedes Wells

  • M.A., English as a Second Language, Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.A. Business Administration, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
  • mwells@mineralarea.edu

Dual Credit

Angela Pallo-Monges, Central R-3 High School

  • M.Ed, Second Language Instruction, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
  • B.A. in Psychology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

Jim Akins, Farmington R-7

  • M.A. in Foreign Languages from Illinois State University

  • B.S. in Education from Southeast Missouri State University

Mercedes Wells, West County R-4 High School

  • M.A., English as a Second Language, Southeast Missouri State University
  • B.A. Business Administration, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts

Full-Time Faculty

Dr. Kevin White, Department Coordinator
(573) 518-2170
kwhite@mineralarea.edu

  • BME, Music Education, Murray State University
  • MM, Trumpet Performance, Loyola University in New Orleans
  • DMA, Music Composition, University of South Carolina
Dr. Sherry Francis, Director of Vocal Music
573-518-2230
  • BS in Elementary Music Education, Southeast Missouri State University
  • MED Vocal Music Education, Auburn University
  • DME Vocal Music Education, Liberty University

Adjunct Faculty

Linda Huck
lhuck@mineralarea.edu

  • BM, Southeast Missouri State University
  • BME, Southeast Missouri State University
  • MME, Southeast Missouri State University

Andy Novara
anovara@mineralarea.edu

  • MA, Music, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

Josh Politte
jpolitte@mineralarea.edu

  • MA, Music, University of Central Missouri
  • BME, Missouri Baptist University
  • AA, Jefferson Community College

Austin Sikes
asikes@mineralarea.edu

  • BSED, Music Education, University of Missouri - Columbia

Luke Vetter
lvetter@mineralarea.edu

  • BSED Secondary Music Education, University of Missouri-Columbia
  • MM Music Performance, University of Missouri-Columbia

Dual Credit Faculty

Ryan Hassell, West St. Francois County R-IV High School
  • MM, Church Music, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
Claire Naes, Farmington R-7 High School
  • MME, Central Methodist University
Shelby Leo, Fredericktown R-1 High School
  • MME, Lindenwood University

Jeremy Partney

Doug Ruess

Nathan Werremeyer, MS

Tracy Crider

Jordan Thompson

Tim Copeland

Central High School (Dual Credit)

Jennifer Mills – M.A.

  • Wellness I & II

Ellen Miller - Instructor (Department Chair)

  • Bachelor of Science in Education from Southeast Missouri State University 
  • Master of Arts in Teaching from Missouri Baptist University
  • emiller@mineralarea.edu 
  • 573-518-2207

Jymie Lilley, Adjunct Instructor

  • Bachelor of Science in Education from Southeast Missouri State University
  • Master of Science in Teaching from Webster University
  • Library Science from Missouri Baptist University
  • Specialist in Educational Leadership from Southeast Missouri State University
  • jlilley@mineralarea.edu 

Sally D. Sullivan-Shinn, Adjunct Instructor

  • Associate of Arts Mineral Area College
  • Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary English, Southeast Missouri State University
  • Master of Arts in Secondary Administration Southeast Missouri State University
  • sshinn@mineralarea.edu

Karen Tarno, Adjunct Instructor

  • Master of Arts 
  • ktarno@mineralarea.edu

Jackie Watson, Adjunct Instructor

  • B.A. in Early Childhood & Elementary Education
  • M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership
  • M.Ed. in K-12 Administration

Full Time

Mr. Korey Byers

  • Assistant Professor
  • M.S. Natural Science
  • Anatomical Sciences Education Graduate Certificate
  • (573) 518-2227
  • Office #229
  • kbyers@mineralarea.edu

Dr. Nathan Calkins

Ms. Jodi Dillon

Ms. Casey House

Ms. Danielle Mueller

Mr. Brian Scheidt

Mr. Robert Vittoe

  • Instructor
  • Physics Graduate Certificate
  • M.S. Space Studies
  • M.S. Education
  • (573) 518-TBD
  • Office #223A
  • rvittoe@MineralArea.edu

Adjunct

Mr. Randy Reese

Dr. Michael Trehy

Mr. John Wright

Ms. Brenda Etzold

Ms. Angie Fulton

Ms. Kate Perkins

Dual Credit

Ms. Rebecca Bales

  • Instructor
  • M.S. Natural Science

Mr. Garrett Hargiss

  • Instructor 
  • M. Education plus 18 graduate Biology hours

Ms. Jayne Helms

  • Instructor
  • MSc Biology

Ms. Rebecca Henson

  • Instructor
  • M.S. Natural Science

Ms. Emily Joseph

  • Instructor
  • M.S. Biology

Mr. Paul Gholson

  • Instructor
  • Masters in progress, plus 18 graduate hours through the Naval Postgraduate School

Ms. Angie Fulton

  • Instructor
  • M.S. Chemistry

Ms. Sharon Reeves

  • Instructor
  • M.S. Biology

Mr. Wayne Sheets

  • Instructor
  • M.S. Science Education

Ms. Barbara Steel

  • Instructor
  • M.S. Curriculum and Instruction Technology plus  graduate hours in chemistry and biology

Ellen Miller, Department Coordinator

  • B.S. in Education, Southeast Missouri State University 
  • M.A. in Teaching, Missouri Baptist University
  • emiller@mineralarea.edu 
  • 573-518-2207

Tim Baskin, Instructional Designer/Adjunct Instructor

  • B.S. in Psychology, Southeast Missouri State University
  • M.A. in English, Southeast Missouri State University
  • tbaskin@mineralarea.edu
  • 573-518-2213

 

Joshua Cole, Adjunct Instructor

  • Specialist
  • jcole@mineralarea.edu

Wanda Conway Adjunct Instructor

  • Master of Arts
  • wconway@mineralarea.edu

Samantha Darnell-Tracy, Adjunct Instructor

  • Doctor of Behavioral Health
  • sdarnelltracy@mineralarea.edu

Brenda Etzold, Adjunct Instructor

  • Specialist
  • betzold@mineralarea.edu

Leslie Evans, Adjunct Instructor

  • Master of Arts
  • lmevans@mineralarea.edu

Jamie Freeman, Adjunct Instructor

  • Master of Public Administration
  • jfreeman@mineralarea.edu

Stacey Gillette

  • M.S.W, L.C.S.W (Social Work)
  • 573-518-2256
  • sgillette@mineralarea.edu

Connie Holder, Adjunct Instructor

  • Master of Arts
  • cholder@mineralarea.edu

 

Valerie McCoy, Adjunct Instructor                        

  • M.S. (Public Health and Psychology), St. Louis University
  • vmccoy@mineralarea.edu

Vickie Morgan, Adjunct Instructor

  • A.B.D – Higher Education Administration, Missouri Baptist University
  • M.Ed. – Information Science and Learning Technologies, University of Missouri
  • B.A. – Interdisciplinary Studies, Columbia College
  • 573-258-2338
  • vmorgan@MineralArea.edu

 

Emily Murdock, Associate Professor of English

  • Master of Arts
  • emurdock@mineralarea.edu

Kathryn Neff, Director of Human Resources/Adjunct Instructor     

  • MBA, University of Missouri - St. Louis
  • 573-518-2378
  • kneff@mineralarea.edu


Dr. Fred Nute, Adjunct Instructor                       

  • Ph.D (Psychology and Counseling), St. Louis University    
  • fred@mineralarea.edu

Brandi Ritter, Adjunct Instructor

  • Specialist
  • britter@mineralarea.edu

Janice Ruesler, Adjunct Instructor

  • Master of Arts
  • jruesler@mineralarea.edu

Brandon Scheldt, Adjunct Instructor

  • Master of Arts
  • brscheldt@mineralarea.edu

Melissa Black

  • MSW; LCSW
  • mblack@mineralarea.edu

Dan Jaycox

  • Master of Arts
  • djaycox@mineralarea.edu

Aaron Miller

  • B.A. Business
  • amiller@mineralarea.edu

Derek Stricklin Adjunct Instructor

  • M.S. (Counseling), CMU
  • dstricklin@mineralarea.edu

Bobbi Summers, Adjunct Instructor

  • M.S., Counseling
  • bsummers@mineralarea.edu

Jill Wolk, Adjunct Instructor                                 

  • M.S.W., L.C.S.W. (Social Work), University of Missouri, Columbia
  • jwolk@mineralarea.edu

Dr. Keith Zoromski, Adjunct Instructor                                 

  • Ed.D. Higher Education Leadership, University of Missouri, Columbia
  • kzoromski@mineralarea.edu

Juan Gutierrez Perez, Adjunct Instructor                                 

  • Master Sexology and Society
  • jgutierrezperez@mineralarea.edu

Angela Erickson, MSN, RN, Adjunct Instructor                                 

  • MS Nursing, Central Methodist University
  • aerickson@mineralarea.edu

John Wright, Outreach Center Director/Adjunct Instructor

  • A.A., Mineral Area College
  • B.S. in Biology, Southeast Missouri State University 
  • M.S. in Basic Medical Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • jwright@mineralarea.edu
  • 573-518-3861

 

Dr. Shawn Young, Professor

  • PhD
  • smyoung@mineralarea.edu

Dual Credit Instructors for High Schools

Brandon McIntyre, Farmington Senior High School

  • M.A. (Education/Counseling), Southeast Missouri State University
  • General Psychology I, Sociology
  • bmcintyre@farmington.k12.mo.us

Greg Kester,  Potosi High School

  • M.S., Counseling
  • General Psychology I, Sociology
  • gkester@mineralarea.edu

Taylor Portell, St. Paul Lutheran High School

  • M.S. (Counseling), Missouri Baptist University   
  • tportell@mineralarea.edu

Tara Lewis, West County High School

  • M.A., Counseling
  • tlewis@wcr4.org

Jeremy Partney

Nathan Werremeyer

Jordan Thompson

Jennifer Mills