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Agriculture Department
Ryan Bohan
Agriculture Instructor
BS, Agriculture, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
rbohan@MineralArea.edu
573-518-2201
Allied Health Department
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 Navy. 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
Samantha Nahlik, CCEMT-P, CP
Director: EMS Education
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.
Justin Duncan, MSc., BS, NRP, EMT-CP, CCEMT-P, CP-C, FP-C
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.
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.
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
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
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
Art Department
Full-Time Faculty
Abril Warner, Department Coordinator
(573) 518-2303
awarner@MineralArea.edu
art@MineralArea.edu
MFA in Painting - Academy of Art University, San Francisco
BFA in Painting - University of Missouri, St. Louis
AA - Mineral Area College
Courses: History of Art I, History of Art II, History of Art III, Intro to Humanities, Drawing 1, Drawing 2, Painting 1, Painting 2, Painting 3, Printmaking 1, Printmaking 2, Color Theory, 2D Design, Sculpture 1, Sculpture 2, Ceramics 1, Ceramics 2, Ceramics 3
Adjunct Faculty
Michelle Hadler
mhadler@MineralArea.edu
MFA in Painting - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
BA in Studio Art - Southeast Missouri State University
Courses: Drawing I, History of Art I, Introduction to Humanities
Sarah Van Zee
svanzee@MineralArea.edu
MA in Education, Visual Arts - Truman State University
BA in Art - Truman State University
Courses: Beginning Photography
Dual Credit Faculty
Sarah Van Zee, North St. Francois County R-1 High School
svanzee@MineralArea.edu
MA in Education, Visual Arts - Truman State University
BA in Art - Truman State University
Courses: History of Art II & Introduction to Humanities
Business and Computers
Business/Management, Computer Information Systems/Computer Networking, Computer Science/Programming, Personal Awareness
Lana LaBruyere, Department Coordinator, Professor
MBA -
Webster
University
573-518-2348
lana@MineralArea.edu
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:
Paula Boyer, Navigator
Office: Academic Hall 1103E
pboyer@mineralarea.edu
573-518-3831
Full Time Faculty
Melynda Barks, Professor
M.Ed - Central Methodist University
MBA -
Missouri Baptist
University
(573) 518-2245
mbarks@MineralArea.edu
Jacquelyn
Pemberton, Instructor, FBLA Collegiate Advisor
MBA - Southeast Missouri State University
MS - General Management, Southeast Missouri State University
MA - Higher Education Administration
573-518-2157
jpemberton@MineralArea.edu
Megan Wilson, Instructor
MBA - Columbia College
573-518-2128
mwilson@MineralArea.edu
Adjunct Faculty
Roy "Buddy" Alberson, Adjunct Instructor
MA Teacher Leadership -
Southeast Missouri State University
573-258-1604
ralberson@MineralArea.edu
Jonathan Barnes, Adjunct Instructor
MBA - William Woods University
573-431-4593
jbarnes@MineralArea.edu
Todd Kline, Adjunct Professor
MBA - Missouri Baptist University
573-431-4593
tkline@mineralarea.edu
Bailey Leimbach, Adjunct Instructor
MBA – Southeast Missouri State University
(573) 431-4593
bleimbach@mineralarea.edu
Dr. James Maxwell, Adjunct Instructor
Ph.D. Technology Management: Human Resource Development & Industrial Training - Indiana State University
Ph.D. Management/Marketing - Webster University
MBA Management/Marketing - Maryville University
BS Management/Marketing - Maryville University
(419) 575-3877
jmaxwell@mineralarea.edu
Roger McMillian, Adjunct Instructor
M.Ed. - Southwest Baptist University
MBA – Missouri Baptist University
(573) 431-4593
rmcmillian@mineralarea.edu
Shanna Neece, Adjunct Instructor
MBA in Management Information Systems - Park University
573-840-0333
sneece@MineralArea.edu
Misty Novotny, Adjunct Instructor
MS in Project Management (MSPM) - Missouri State
573-431-4593
mfreeman@MineralArea.edu
Lynne Wisdom, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, CPA, Professor
MBA - Webster University
573-518-2391
lwisdom@MineralArea.edu
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
MBA from Louisiana State University-Shreveport
573-258-2129
cmarler@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
Megan Bond, Adjunct Instructor
MS in Applied Computer Science - Southeast Missouri State
573-429-2338
mbond@MineralArea.edu
Amy Henson, Adjunct Instructor
Ph.D - University of Missouri-St. Louis
573-431-4593
ahenson@MineralArea.edu
Dual Credit Instructors
Erica Dement, Dual Credit Instructor – Farmington High School
MBA – Western Governors University
(573) 701-1310 ext. 2110
edement@farmington.k12.mo.us
Angela Hafner, Dual Credit Instructor – Bismarck High School
MS in Education - Missouri State University
573-734-6111
ahafner@bismarckr5.org
Christy Pierce, Dual Credit Instructor
MBA - Missouri Baptist
573-431-4539
christina.rosa.pierce@gmail.com
Jill Portell, Dual Credit Instructor – Iron County C-IV 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
BS in Business Education – University of Central Missouri
573-438-2156
aurich@potosir3.org
Child Development Department
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 Developme
nt 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
Criminal Justice Department
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 -206
th
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
Education Department
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
English & Communications Department
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
History, Political Science, Geography, Philosophy Department
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
Industry and Technology Division
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
AWS Certified Welder
Journeyman Millwright
573-518-3825
nellett@MineralArea.edu
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
573-518-2344
jchurch@MineralArea.edu
James Whaley
ASE Master Certified
MVI Inspector
Journeyman Automotive Technician
573-518-2367
jwhaley@MineralArea.edu
Ryan Grass
A.A. Telecommunications
CFOT Certified Technician
573-518-2367
rgrass@MineralArea.edu
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
Mathematics Department
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
Modern Foreign Language Department
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
Music Department
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
sfrancis@mineralarea.edu
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
Physical Education Department
Jeremy Partney
Wellness Center Director
Physical Education Department Coordinator, MS
jpartney@MineralArea.edu
573-518-2104
Doug Ruess
Physical Education Instructor, MA
druess@MineralArea.edu
573-518-2199
Nathan Werremeyer, MS
Instructor
nwerreme@MineralArea.edu
Tracy Crider
MAC Outreach Center, Winona
tcrider@MineralA
rea.edu
573-325-8101 ext. 314
Jordan Thompson
Instructor, MA
jthompson@MineralArea.edu
Tim Copeland
Instructor
tcopeland@MineralArea.edu
Central High School (Dual Credit)
Jennifer Mills
– M.A.
Wellness I & II
Reading Department
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
jwatson@mineralarea.edu
Science Department
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
Associate Professor
Ph.D. Chemistry
(573) 518-2325
Office #15
ncalkins@MineralArea.edu
Ms. Jodi Dillon
Associate Professor
M.S. Natural Science
(573) 518-3824
Office #231
jdillon@MineralArea.edu
Ms. Casey House
Instructor
M.S. Natural Science
(573) 519-0601
Cape Outreach Center
chouse@MineralArea.edu
Ms. Danielle Mueller
Assistant Professor
M.S. Natural Science
(573) 518-3859
Office #227
dmueller@MineralArea.edu
Mr. Brian Scheidt
Professor
M.S. Geology
(573) 518-2314
Office #233
bscheidt@MineralArea.edu
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
Instructor
M.S. Life Science
(573) 438-2156, ext 43
rreese@mineralarea.edu
Dr. Michael Trehy
Instructor
Ph.D. Chemistry
(573) 519-0601
mtrehy@mineralarea.edu
Mr. John Wright
Instructor
M.S. Basic Medical Science
(573) 783-7932
jwright@mineralarea.edu
Ms. Brenda Etzold
Instructor
M.A. School Counseling plus 18 graduate Chemistry hours
(573) 547-4143
betzold@mineralarea.edu
Ms. Angie Fulton
Instructor
M.S. Chemistry
(573) 438-2156 ext. 43
afulton@mineralarea.edu
Ms. Kate Perkins
Instructor
M.S. Geology
(573) 573-3871
kperkins@mineralarea.edu
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
Social Science and Guidance Department
Ellen Miller, Department Coordinator
B.S. in Education, Southeast Missouri State University
M.A. in Teaching, Missouri Baptist University
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
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
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
Michelle Hadler
MFA in Painting - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
BA in Studio Art - Southeast Missouri State University
mhadler@mineralarea.edu
Connie Holder, Adjunct Instructor
Master of Arts
cholder@mineralarea.edu
Valerie McCoy
Adjunct Instructo
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
Karen Tarno, Adjunct Instructor
Master of Arts
ktarno@mineralarea.edu
Kristen Tarno, Adjunct Instructor
Masters in Mental Health Counseling
Educational Specialist Degree in Counseling - Southeast Missouri State University
kctarno@mineralarea.edu
Tommi McMahan
Associate in Elementary Education Grades 1-6
Bachelor in  Elementary Education Grades 1-6
Master in School Counseling K-12
tmcmahan@mineralarea.edu
Aaron Miller
MBA - Central Methodist University
B.A. Business
amiller@mineralarea.edu
Amy Schwent
Adjunct Instructor
Master of Science in Nursing
RN Certified
alschwent@mineralarea.edu
Derek Stricklin
Adjunct Instructor
M.S. (Counseling), CMU
dstricklin@mineralarea.edu
Jill Wolk, Adjunct Instructor
M.S.W., L.C.S.W. (Social Work), University of Missouri, Columbia
jwolk@mineralarea.edu
Juan Gutierrez Perez
, Adjunct Instructor
Master Sexology and Society
jgutierrezperez
@mineralarea.edu
Jeffery Williams, Adjunct Instructor
Master of Arts in Counseling - Southeast Missouri State University
Specialist in Education - Southeast Missouri State University
jwilliams@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
Melissa Silvey
,  Potosi High School
M.A., Counseling - Missouri Baptist University
msilvey@potosir3.org
Taylor Portell, St. Paul Lutheran High School
M.S. (Counseling), Missouri Baptist University
tportell@mineralarea.edu
Sports Management
Jeremy Partney
Wellness Center Director
Department Coordinator, MS
jpartney@MineralArea.edu
573-518-2104
Nathan Werremeyer
Instructor, MA
nwerreme@MineralArea.edu
Jordan Thompson
Instructor, MA
jthompson@MineralArea.edu
Jennifer Mills
Instructor, MA
jmills@centralr3.org
Faculty Office Hours