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College Catalog & Student Handbook 2026-2027 
    
College Catalog & Student Handbook 2026-2027

Faculty/Professional Staff


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Robert Arendt
Professor, Welding Technology
Diploma, Indian Hills Community College

Nicole Arnold
Instructor, Dental Hygiene
A.A., Indian Hills Community College

Venkata Bhavana Repalle
Instructor, Cybersecurity & Systems Administration
M.S., University of Tampa

Tony Barker
Instructor, Commercial Truck Driving

Laura Bates-Glenn
Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Amanda Beane
Professor, Clinical and Theory, Radiologic Technology
A.A.S., Iowa Central Community College
B.A., Grand Canyon University
M.B.L., William Penn University

Megan Bell
Associate Professor, Mathematics 
M.S., Truman State University 

Bryce Bintner
Instructor, Charitan Career Academy Construction Technology
Building Trades Diploma, DMACC

Kelly Blegen
Professor, Clinical Nursing
B.S.N., University of Iowa

Austin Blomme
Instructor, Diesel Power Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Martin Blomme
Professor, Industrial Maintenance Technology/CTSO Faculty Advisor
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Jennifer Boyenga
Program Director, Fine Arts/Drama Sponsor
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Richard Brauhn
Professor, Aviation Maintenance Technology
B.A., Parks College

Lyle Brinegar
Associate Professor, Construction Technology 

Kim Brown
Professor, Dental Assisting
A.A., Des Moines Area Community College
B.A., Buena Vista University

Jill Budde
Vice President, Learning & Engagement
B.S., Clarke College
M.S., Clarke College
D.P.T., Clarke College

Harriett Burbeck
Instructor, Arts & Graphic Design
M.A., University of Edinburgh
B.A., University of New Orleans

Presley Caldwell-Kanselaar
Department Chair, Dental Programs
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Patrick Clarahan
Academy Instructor, Welding Technology
Diploma, Tulsa Welding School

Nathan Collins
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Camille Cook
Instructor, Psychology
B.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Bobbie Coster
Instructor, Nursing Theory & Clinical
A.S.N., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N., University of Iowa

Sarah Cottington
Professor, Medical Insurance Coding
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Spring Arbor University
M.H.A., Walden University

Kameo Cragoe
Professor, English
B.S., Dakota State University
M.S., South Dakota State University

Heather Davison
Professor, History
B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., University of Iowa

Tammy Delker
Program Director, Radiologic Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., University of St. Francis
M.S., University of St. Francis

Jon Dorman
Program Director, Construction Technology
Diploma, Indian Hills Community College

Justin Doyle
Associate Professor, Biology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., William Penn University
M.A., Mississippi State University

Kimberly Dreaden
Associate Dean, Advanced Technology
B.S., University of Florida
M.S., University of Florida

Daniel Earnest
Instructor, Industrial Maintenance Technology/CTSO Faculty Advisor
Electrician Certified
American Welding Society Certified

Laura Farrington
Instructor and ACCE, Physical Therapist Assistant
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., Buena Vista University

Taren Ferguson
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
M.A., Southern New Hampshire University 

Michael Fletcher
Instructor, Diesel Power Technology

Zeke Flick
Director, Human Resources
B.S., Upper Iowa University

Ruston Ford
Professor, Spanish
A.A.S., Snow College
B.A., University of Utah
M.A., University of Utah

Andrea Fowler
Academy Professor, High School Health Sciences/CTSO Faculty Advisor
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
A.D.N., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N., William Penn University

Trevan Francis
Instructor, Interactive Media Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Lisa Fritz
Professor, Art
B.F.A., Northeast Missouri State University
M.F.A., Louisiana State University

Chad Gatlin
Professor, Chemistry and Biology
B.S., Truman State University
M.S., Emporia State University

Anthony Gibson
Associate Professor, Albia High School Welding Technology
Welding Certification, Grand View College

Tish Gouge
Associate Professor, Business Specialist
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., Buena Vista University

Jamie Gould
Program Director, Dental Hygiene
A.D.N., Indian Hills Community College

Brandon Griffon
Instructor, Chef Training

Rick Guffey
Associate Professor, Welding Technologies
A.A., William Penn University

Connor Hansen
Instructor, Laser/Electro-Optics Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Katie Harned
Associate Professor, Social Sciences
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., William Penn University
M.S., University of Phoenix

Mychelle Harvey
Executive Assistant/Board Secretary
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Upper Iowa University
M.S., Thomas Edison State College

Jennifer Hess
Professor, Sociology/Psychology
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Southern Illinois University

Danielle Hodges
Professor, High School Health Sciences
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N., University of Iowa
M.S.N., Graceland University

Jenny Howk
Program Director, Business 
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Truman State University
M.B.A., St. Ambrose University

Trina Huber
Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant
M.A., Mount Mary University

Brent Huddleston
Instructor, Welding Technology - Rathbun Area Career Academy
Diploma - Welding Technology, Indian Hills Community College

Chad Hudson
Associate Professor, Mahaska County Welding Academy
AWS Certified Welding Educator

David Hynick
Associate Professor, Commercial Truck Driving
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Richard Johnson
Lab Technician, Diesel Power Systems Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Kayla Johnston
Instructor, Simulation Specialist
A.D.N., Indian Hills Community College

John-Paul Jones
Professor, Electrical & Renewable Energy Technology 
Diploma, George Brown College

Jesse Juran
Program Director, Culinary Arts 
A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Brydon Kaster
Professor, Sustainable Agriculture and Entrepreneurship
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Iowa State University

Joni Kelley
Executive Dean, Centerville Campus & Registrar
B.A., William Penn University
M.A., William Penn University

Lauri Kellner
Professor, Nursing Theory and Clinical
B.S.N., University of South Florida
M.S.N., Walden University

Colette Kramer
Instructor, Psychology 
B.S., Missouri State University
M.A., Ball State University
M.S., Ball State University

Brooklyn Krings
Instructor, Biology
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Western Illinois University
B.S., Buena Vista University 

Brooklyn Krings
Instructor, Biology
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Western Illinois University
B.S.N., Buena Vista University

Cory Lamb
Chief Technology Officer
B.A., Bethel College

Roxanne Leffler
Instructor, Nursing Clinical
B.S. N., University of Iowa

Kendra Leimbach
Instructor, Nursing Theory & Clinical
M.S.N. Olivet Nazarene University

Sarah Lind
Instructor, English & Speech Communication
M.A., University of South DakotaKendra Lipp
Instructor, Dental Hygiene
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Barb Lisk
Associate Professor, Education
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., Morningside College

Jeff Long
Professor, Machine Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Andrew Mason
Associate Professor, Aviation Maintenance Technology
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Southern Illinois University- Carbondale

Stacie Mason
Program Director, Clinical Lab Sciences
B.S., Graceland University

Luke Matheis
Instructor, Computer Software Development
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Tyler Mathie
Chief/Certified Flight Instructor, Aviation Professional Pilot
A.A.S., Northwestern Michigan College

Brandea McCann
Program Director, Mathematics/Teaching and Learning Specialist
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.A., Iowa State University

Bonnie McMullin
Instructor, Mathematics
M.A., Northwest Misouri State University

Ranae Molkenthin
Dean, Enrollment Services
M.A., University of Iowa

Susan Moore-Hicks
Instructor, Business
B.A., Bunea Vista University
M.B.A., Bellevue University

Justine Munger
Associate Dean, Health Sciences
B.A., William Penn Universtity 

Heidi Munsell
Program Director, Science/Phi Theta Kappa Advisor
B.A., Central College
M.S., Palmer College of Chiropractic

Bianca Myers
Executive Dean, Advacement 
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Park University
M.A., Park University
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Christine Norris
Associate Professor, Health Sciences
B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., Capella University

Cole Payne
Associate Professor, Welding Technology 
Certification, Tulsa Welding School

Craig Payne
Professor, English and Humanities
B.A., William Penn College
M.A., Northeast Missouri State University
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Wales

Caroline Peyrone
Program Director, Physical Therapist Assistant
B.A., Penn State University
M.S., Marymount University
M.A., Buena Vista University
D.P.T., Marymount University

Jeff Pigg
Academy Instructor, Health Sciences
B.A., Iowa State University
B.S.N., MacMurray College
M.S.N., Indiana State University 

Stephanie Probst
Instructor, Nursing Lab Coordinator
B.S.N., Western Governors University

Tisha Pruiett
Professor, High School Health Occupations
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N., University of Iowa
M.S.N., Clarkson College

Marty Roberts
Professor, Machine Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Cheryl Sampson
Professor, Nursing Clinical Coordinator 
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N. Kaplan University

Benjamin Scholl
Instructor, Criminal Justice
B.A., Upper Iowa University

Ben Schradle
Instructor, Construction Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., University of Northern Iowa

Janene Sheldon
Associate Professor, Vocal Music and Piano
B.A., Kearney State College
M.M., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
D.M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Alice Shepard
Professor, Radiologic Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., University of St. Francis

Brooke Sherrard
Instructor, History
B.A., Truman State University
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., Florida State University

Angela Sieren
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Wartburg College
M.S., Iowa State University

Clarence Slavens
Professor, English/Theatre
A.A., East Central College
B.A., University of Missouri
M.A., University of Missouri
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Neric Smith
Program Director, Agricultural Sciences
B.S., Iowa State University
M.A., Iowa State University

Kody Snider
Assistant Chief/Certified Flight Instructor, Aviation Progressional Pilot
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Andy Summers
Department Chair, Advanced Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Amy Taylor
Dean, Arts & Sciences
M.A., Vierbo University

Tina Tennis
Department Chair, Nursing & Simulation
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.A., Central College

Matthew Thompson
President
B.A., Iowa State University
M.A., East Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Nathan Tillotson
Associate Professor, Cyber Security & Network Administration
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Andrew Van Donselaar
Instructor, Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Cameron Vorhies
Department Chair, Advanced Technology
B.A., University of Northern Iowa

Heather Voyles
Instructor, Physical Therapy Assistant 
M.A., University of Iowa

Garrett Ward
Instructor, Robotics & Smart Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Ty Ware
Professor, Ottumwa High School Construction Technology

Kelsi Weeks
Director, Athletics
M.A., Texas A&M University

Lynda Welch
Instructor, English
M.A., Regis University 

Nathan Wilson
Professor, History
B.A., Central College
M.A., California State University

Susan Wilson
Professor, Computer Software Development
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College

Shelley Wood
Professor, Nuring Lab Coordinator 
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S.N., University of Iowa

Micah Zook
Instructor, Construction Technology
Diploma, Indian Hills Community College