Mar 15, 2026  
2025 - 2026 Cowley College Academic Catalog 
    
2025 - 2026 Cowley College Academic Catalog

FACULTY INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIALS


Full-Time Faculty Credentials

Name Degree Discipline College/University
Jim Ailey BS Education, AAS Automotive Technology Automotive Cowley College, Pittsburg State University
Nick Albrecht MFA Acting, BFA Vocal Music Ed & Theatre Theatre University of North Carolina, Dana College
Lindsay Allen MMEd Voice,  / BMEd, AA Music Music Wichita State University, Kansas State University, Cowley College
Holly Benton MS Business Education, BS Business Education, AA Social Science Emporia State University, Cowley College
Daniel Brooks AAS Machine Tool Technology, Automotive Technician CTE Cowley College
Marlin Burcham MS Education, BS Agronomy Agriculture Fort Hays State University, Cameron University
Stephen Butler MA Music,  Master of Worship Studies, BA Music Music Southwestern College, Robert Webber Inst. for Worship Studies
Dr. Michael Christensen DMA, MA Music, BA Musical Arts Band, Theory,  Music Texas Tech University, Universtiy of Oklahoma
Janet Clasen MS Special Education (High Incidence), BA General Studies, Elementary Education Education Fort Hays State University, Southwestern College
Uwe Conrad MS Teaching & Math, BA Basic, Applied Science, Math/Education Math Middle Tennessee University
Steve Cooper MS Math, BS Computer Science Math Emporia State University, University of Kansas
Delayne Dale Cosmetology Instructor License, AAS Cosmetology, Cosmetology License Cosmetology Cowley College
Nick DiMeo MA English, BA English English University of Nevada, Reno
Ryan Doom MFA Creative Writing & Fiction, BA Communication, English, Creative Writing English Wichita State University
Kirsten dos Santos MEd Curriculum & Instruction, BA English, Literature English Southwestern College
Jeremy Durham MS Information Technology, BS Info Tech Web and Mobile Prog, Computer Science, Associates - Web/Graphic Design Computer Science Emporia State University, Liberty University
Mark Dykes MEd Curriculum and Instruction, BFA Graphic Design Graphic Design Southwestern College, Wichita State University
Lindsey Estep AAS Paramedic, AGS Emergency/Disaster Management Paramedic Hutchinson Community College, Hesston College
Jonathan Fleig MA History, Education, BS History, Education, AA History Emporia State University, Cowley College
Mark Flickinger MFA Painting & Drawing, BFA Painting Art Indiana University, Wichita State University
Casper Fredsgaard MS Biology, BS Biology Biology Wichita State University
Jeremy Goerzen AAS Paramedic Paramedic Cowley College
Abigail Green MA English Literature, BA Creative Writing, AA Creative Writing English Wichita State University, Cowley College
Janine Hageberg Cosmetology Instructor License, AAS Cosmetology, Cosmetology License Cosmetology Cowley College, Pioneer Technology Center
David Hays MEd Curriculum & Instruction, BS Computer Science/Math Computer Sci/Math Southwestern College, Pittsburg State University
Dr. Jamie Hibbs EdD - Curriculum & Instruction (ABD-2023), MEd Curriculum & Instruction, BA English Education Education Kansas State University, Southwestern College, Wichita State University
Robyn Hill MFA History, BA Anthropology, BA History Social Science Wichita State University
Braidon Hughes MS Mechanical Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering Physics University of Arkansas
Dr. Brooke Istas PhD Education, MS Adult & Cont. Ed, MS Leadership, BS Mathematics Math Southern Methodist University, Kansas State University, Southwestern College
Dr. Chad Killblane PhD Chemistry, BS Chemistry Chemistry University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Southwestern College
Julie Kratt MEd, BA  English English Southwestern College
Deborah Layton MS Teaching, Learning, Leadership (Reading/Literacy), BA Theatre, AA Theatre English Oklahoma State University, Cowley College
Zachary Lind MFA Film and Television, BFA Graphic Design Animation UCLA, Wichita State University
Meredith Mahoney MA Anthropology, BA Anthropology, English Anthropology College of William and Mary
Amy McWhirt MA Teach English to Speakrs Othr Lang, Med Curriculum & Instruction, BA Spanish & History English Emporia State University, Southwestern College
Gregory Mink MS Industrial Applied Mathematics, BS Applied Mathematics Math Oakland University Michigan Tech University
Krystle Nies MS Behavioral Sciences, BS Elementary Education, AS Pre-Elementary Education Social Science Cameron University, Pratt Community College
Ali Nittler MA Accounting, BBA, AA Business Wichita State University, Cowley College
April Nittler-Beeson MEd Curriculum & Instruction, BS Health & Physical Education, Certificate - K-12 Mathematics Math Wichita State University
Frank Owens BS Criminal Justice    Criminal Justice Southwestern College
Elizabeth Peck MBA, BS Business Administration Business Oral Roberts University
Samy Perez Certificate NDT NDT The Ocean Corporation
Holly Peters MA Sociology, BA Sociology, Psychology Social Science Wichita State University
Amy Pool Cosmetology Instructor License, AAS Cosmetology Cosmetology Cowley College
Angie Reisch MS Zoology/Evolutionary Biology, BS Zoology, AS Biology Oklahoma State University, Northern Oklahoma College
Daryl Rhodes Cert AWelding Welding Cowley College
Zack Rozell BS Ag Sci & Nat Res, Concrete Technologist Level I Construction Trades Oklahoma State University, Pittsburg State University
Meg Smith EdD (in process), MA Educational Technology, BA Liberal Studies Mass Communications Liberty University, Pepperdine University
Pam Smith MEd Curriculum & Instruction,  MS/ABD Chemistry, BS Biochemistry Chemistry Wichita State University
Ricky Squires AAS Welding Technology Welding Cowley College
Bethany Stewart MBA, BBA Info & Oper Mgmt - MIS, AS Business Cameron University, University of Central Oklahoma, Northern Oklahoma College
Dylan Tretbar AAS Welding Technology Welding Cowley College
Samantha Troyer AAS Mobile Intensive Care Tech Paramedic Cowley College
Lance Turner MFA Creative Writing, BA English, Creative Writing English/Creative Writing University of Kansas, Kansas State University
Tim Walton BS Technology Automotive Pittsburg State University
Dr. Humphrey Wamocha PhD Mechanical Engineering, MS Physics, BEd Science Math/Physics Wichita State University, Edgerton University
Mason Warren MS Biology (in process) BA Chemistry Education, AS Science, AA History Biology University of Nebraska at Kearney, Wichita State University, Cowley College
Laura Wollard MS Biology, BA Biology, AA Education Biology University of Nebraska at Kearney, Southwestern College; Cowley College
AJ Ybarra MS Educational Administration, MA Teaching, BS Applied Mathematics, AS Math Emporia State University, Southwestern College, University of Central Oklahoma, Cowley College
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Part-Time Instructor Credentials

Name Degree College/University
Jana Andreo MS - Special Education, Bachelors - Psychology University of North Dakota, Newman University
Danelle Beale MPH - Dental, BS - Health Promotion, Certificate - Medical Billing and Coding A.T. Still University, Weber State University, Ashworth College
Chandra Bilhimer BS - Nursing, AA - Nursing, LPN Colorado Technical University, Butler CC, Wichita Area Tech
Jason Brewer J.D. Law, BS Political Science and Economics Washburn University
Mark Britton MDiv - Theology, BS - Business Admin. Management/Religion Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland College
Emily Brown MLS - Organizational Leadership, BA - Psychology/Sociology Fort Hays State University, Wichita State University
Joshua Budd BS - Organizational Management and Leadership, AAS - NDT, AAS - Computer Drafting/Machine Friends University, Cowley College, Hutchinson Community College
Tia Bunch BS - Nursing (BSN)/AS - Nursing Grand Canyon University, Butler Community College
Greg Butler MLS - Political Science, MA - Applied Sociology, BA - General Studies/Business, AA - Business Administration Fort Hays State University; Emporia State University; Fort Hays State University; Cowley College
Kirstin Campbell BS - Biology, Certificate - Paramedic Warner University; Cowley College
Chris Cannon BS - Business Administration, Certificate - MICT Southwestern College; Cowley College
Candy Clark MEd - Curriculum & Instruction, BS - Secondary Education/English, AAS Wichita State University, Kansas Newman University, Garden City Community College
Joe Clasen MS - Technical Education Leadership, BS - Technical Education, AAS - Nondestructive Testing Pittsburg State University,  Pittsburg State University,  Cowley College
Cassy Dalbom MS Career & Tech Edu/Family & Consumer Sci, BS Edu/Family & Consumer Sci, Certificate Career & Tech Edu Admin Pittsburg State University
John Delong BS - Business Administration, AS - Criminal Justice Southwestern College, Casper College
Cody Dickman MEd - Counseling, BS - Elementary Education Wichita State University
Timothy Durham MEd - Counseling, BA - Religion Wichita State University
Stephanye Edwards BS - Sport Management, AAS - General Studies California University of Pennsylvania, Barton Community College
Bryan Faber MS - Technical Education, BS - Business Management, Certificate - Kansas Journeyman Electrician Pittsburg State University; Oklahoma State University
Joshua Fleig MME - Instrumental Music, BME - PK-12 Music/Instrumental, AA - Music Wichita State University; Cowley College
Dianne Flickinger MEd - Curriculum & Instruction, BA - Elementary, Special Education Southwestern College
Brandy Flower AAS - Nursing Butler Community College; Wichita Area Tech
Jeff Fluty MEd Sports Management, BS Health & Physical Education Wichita State University, Southwestern College
Devin Graves MS Adult, Occupational & Continuing Ed, MBA, BA Elementary Education, AS Kansas State University, Southwestern College, Cowley College
Linda Grossman MS - Environmental Science, Science Teaching Cert., BA - Neuroscience Psychology Wichita State University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Brian Grunder BA - Psychology, KLECT Certificate Southwestern College
Kevin Hartley Certificate - Paramedic Southwestern College
Jason Hibbs MLS - Library Science, BA - Speech Communication Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University
Nicole Hills MA - Criminal Justice, BS - Criminal Justice, Certificate - KS Law Enforcement Officer, AA - Criminal Justice Wichita State University; Cowley College
Shelby Huddleston MS - Educational Technology, BME - Music Education Pittsburg State University
Jason Huffman MS - Health Human Performance and Rec/Facility Design Management, BGS - General Studies/Music Education and Business Pittsburg State University
Craig Isom BS - Business Administration, AGS - General Studies Southwestern College, Cowley College
Shannell Isom MS - Nursing, BS - Nursing Wichita State University
Dr. Sandol Johnson Ph.D. - Food Science/Masters - Meat Science Oklahoma State University; West Texas State University
Kurt Jones MS - Technology in Manufacturing Technology/BS - Mechanical Engineering Technology/AAS - Aircraft Maintenance Technology University of Houston; Kansas State University; Air Force Community College
Lindsey King AAS - Nursing Butler Community College
Kurt Konda MA - Sociology/BA - History, Minor - Sociology Wichita State University
Vicki Lawrence BS - Administration of Justice/AS - Legal Assistant Wichita State University
Brian Lebanion MBS, FA - Finance, RN Sullivan College, University of the Cumberlands
Bonni Ledesma MA - Speech & Language Pathology/BA - Communication Science Disorders/AA - Social Work Wichita State University; Cowley College
Dr. Joel Light Doctorate - Organization and Management/MA - Economics/Bachelors - General Studies, Economics Capella University; Wichita State University; University of Kansas
Ray Longoria Associates - General Studies/AAS - Non-Destructive Testing Friends University; Cowley College
Shawn Love Bachelor - Philosophy Southwestern College
Dr. Andrew Lutz Doctorate - Chiropractic/BS - Biology Cleveland Chiropractic College
Jeffrey Maxwell MS - Educational Leadership/BS - Elementary Ed., Social Science Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
Hanna Mayo AAS - Nursing Pratt CC
Paola Medina BA - Business Administration, AAS - Accounting Assistant Wichita State University, Cowley College
Carolyn Mentel MS - Clinical Nutrition/BS - Dietetics & Nutrition University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Patrick Metzinger BS Mechanical Engineering, AAS NDT, AS Pre-Engineering Wichita State University, Cowley College
Rae Ann Montgomery MS - Education, BA - Education Fort Hays State University, Wichita State University
Jason Nichols MS - English/MA - School Leadership/BA - English Emporia State University/Baker University/Southwestern College
Rhiannon Nichols MS - Adaptive Special Education/BA - Elementary Education Fort Hays State University; Wichita State University
Matt Orr BS - Animal Science, Industry/Associates - MICT Kansas State University
Justin Patrick AAS Paramedic Hutchinson Community College
Andrea Petry MA - English, BA - English Colorado State University, University of Kansas
Dr. Kaitlyn Pressnall Doctorate - Academic Leadership/MA - Special Education/BA - Elementary Education Southwestern College; Wichita State University; Kansas State University
Bethany Pringle-Johnson MBA, BA - Education Wichita State University
Jessica Rainbolt Masters - Business Administration/BA - Education Barton County Community College
Jenny Roberts MA - Teaching/Bachelors - Secondary English Education Friends University
Seth Roeder BFA - Education (in progress)/BFA - Studio Art Ceramics/Associate - Fine Arts Wichita State University; Cowley College
Terri Sanders MS - Education Administration, BS - Elementary Education, AAS - Non-Destructive Testing Wichita State University, Kansas State University, Cowley College
Tim Sanders BA - Mechanical Engineering Tri State University
Rachel Schmeidler M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction/MA - Teaching Southwestern College
Damon Scott MS Science Operation Mgmt, BS Manufacturing Technology, AAS Non-Destructive Testing Friends University, Southwestern College, Cowley College
David Shock AAS NDT Cowley College
Casi Short MA - Education University of Nebraska-Kearney
Joel Short MBA, BS - Computer Information Systems Southwestern College; Friends University
James Sieger AAS - Non-Destructive Testing Cowley College
Blake Smith Masters - Health & Human Performance/BS - Athletic Training/Associate of Science Pittsburg State University; Southwestern College; Cowley College
Tiffany Sowa Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing/Graduate Certificate - Online Teaching of Writing Southern New Hampshire University
Joy Tessmer MS - Medical Chemistry, BA - Chemistry, Biology University of Minnesota
Anne Thompson Master of Accountancy, BS - Accounting, BA - Spanish Wichita State University, Black Hills University
Lynn Vorak MA - Ministry, Leadership/Bachelors - Business Administration, Human Resources Friends University
Richard Vorak MA - Christian Ministry/BA - Sociology Friends University
Loretta Waldroupe BA - Math Southwestern College
Charity White MS - Health, Physical Education & Recreation, BS - Sociology Emporia State University, West Texas A&M University
Michael Wilmoth MS - History/BS - Secondary Ed Pittsburg State University
Tracy Wolf MBA Southwestern College
James Wood Wind Turbine Technician Certificate Oklahoma City Electrical Union
Mark Wyckoff BS - Christian Ministry, AAS - Paramedic, EMT Certification Crown College, Johnson County Community College
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Concurrent Enrollment Partnership  (CEP) Instructor Credentials

Name Degree College/University
Katlyn Avritt MA - English, BS - Psychology. BS - Secondary Education Emporia State University, Kansas State University
Callie Bartelson MS Education, BS Education Fort Hays State University, Emporia State University
Chris Bellar MS Environmental Studies, BA Biology, AA Friends University, Bethel University, Hesston College
Shanna Brown MA Teaching, BA History Western Governors University, Wichita State University
Sarah Calhoon MS-Instructional Technology, BA-Education, Business Administration Fort Hays State University, Wichita State University
Linda Chase MS - Curriculum and Instruction, BS - Agri-Business/Secondary Agriculture Education Certificate Emporia State University, Northwestern Oklahoma State University; Kansas State University
Marla Clifton MA - English, BS - English Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University
Holly Cornejo MA - Education, BA - English Wichita State University, Southwestern College
Cassy Dalbom MS - Career and Technical Education Family and Consumer Sciences, BS - Education Family and Consumer Sciences, Certificate - Career and Technical Education Administration Pittsburg State University
Elaina Garrett MEd Mathematics, BS Math Education Fort Hays State University
Amy Grelinger MA - Teaching, BA - Education Friends University, Wichita State University
Nancy LaBrue MEd Mathematics, BS Math Education Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Jason Mitchell MS - Teaching, BA-Communication Cameron University
Jesse Myers MS - Mathematics, BS - Education Emporia State University
Benjamin Rees MS Career & Technical Education, BS Education Pittsburg State University
Justin Regehr MS Curriculum & Instruction, BA Mathematical Sciences Emporia State University, Bethel University
Tamara Salisbury MS - Curriculum & Instruction, BS - Secondary Ed Kansas State University
Kari Schwanke MA - Liberal Arts (Online Learning and History), BA - Secondary Education Baker University, Wichita State University
Kaitlin Thomas MEd - Math Education, BS - Education Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Anna Williamson MS - Communications and Agricultural Education, BS - Agriculture Kansas State University
    Updated 2/6/2026