Faculty
Carmen Allen, 08/96
Professor, Computer Programming
A.S., Lakeland College
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., University of Illinois Springfield
Sara Bachmann, 08/12
Nursing Instructor
Janice Badgett, 01/00
Professor, Nursing
A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
A.D.N., Lincoln Land Community College
B.A., Sangamon State University
M.S., University of Illinois
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Craig Beckmier, 08/03
Associate Professor, Agriculture
A.S., Lake Land College
B.S., University of Illinois
M.S., University of Illinois
Aaron Berkowitz, 08/08
Professor, History
B.A., University of Illinois Chicago
M.A., University of Illinois Chicago
Ph.D., University of Illinois Chicago
Barbara Bernardi, 08/07
Professor, Biology/Health Sciences
A.A., Springfield College in Illinois
B.S., University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
M.S., University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
Donna Brackey, 01/93
Professor, Nursing
A.A., Lincoln Land Community College
B.S., Sangamon State University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Pam Bradley, 08/06
Professor, Nursing
A.D.N., Lincoln Land Community College
B.S.N., Southern Illinois University
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University
D.N.P., Rush University
Deborah Brothers, 08/00
Professor, English
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., University of Illinois
Ph.D., Illinois State University
Jeri Buckner, 08/89
Professor, English
B.A., Eastern New Mexico University
M.A., Eastern New Mexico University
Gloria Buhr, 08/92
Professor, Nursing
A.A., Springfield College in Illinois
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S., University of Illinois
Dean Butzow, 08/03
Professor, Geography
B.A., Valparaiso University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Jill Campbell, 01/07
Professor, Librarian
B.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
M.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Sharon Cheek, 08/96
Professor, Radiography
Normal School of Radiology Technology
B.S., University of St. Francis
Michelle Coakes, 08/02
Professor, Art
B.F.A., Northern Illinois University
M.A., Northern Illinois University
M.F.A., Northern Illinois University
Diana Coffman, 08/02
Professor, Biology/Health Sciences
B.A., Spring Arbor College
M.S., Bowling Green State
Ph. D., University of Toledo
Constance Costello, 08/12
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Marycrest College
M.S.N., Northern Illinois University
David Cox, 08/01
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., Illinois College
M.S., Western Illinois University
Rebecca Croteau, 08/07
Associate Professor, Biology
A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
B.A., University of Illinois Springfield
M.S., Illinois State University
Gerry Dalano, 08/97
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Colette D’Cruz Endeley, 01/96
Professor, Economics
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.A., University of Missouri
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Nancy Derrig, 08/12
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Wisconsin
M.S., University of Illinois Chicago
Anthony DiMaggio, 08/11
Assistant Professor, Political Science
M.A., Illinois State University
Jason Dockter, 08/06
Professor, English
A.A., Elgin Community College
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.A., Eastern Illinois University
Brian Early, 01/13
Instructor, Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
Peter Embalabala, 08/91
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Spring Arbor College
M.A., Central Michigan University
Marlene Emmons, 01/01
Associate Professor, English
A.A., Lincoln Land Community College
B.A., University of Illinois
M.A., University of Illinois
Sharon Evans, 08/03
Professor, Reading
B.S., Western Illinois University
M.A., University of Illinois Springfield
M.S., Western Illinois University
Cathleen Ferguson, 01/11
Instructor, Nursing
B.S., University of Evansville
Eve Fischberg, 11/98
Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
B.S., Washington University
M.A., New York University
Mary Ann Fortner, 08/82
Professor, English
B.A., McKendree College
M.A., St. Louis University
Suellen Funk, 08/99
Professor, Nursing
B.S., Marquette University
M.S., Marquette University
Peggy Goetsch, 08/83
Professor, Biology
B.S., University of Illinois
M.Ed., University of Illinois
Mary Goldstein, 08/03
Professor, Nursing
A.D.N., Illinois Valley Community College
B.S.N., Sangamon State University
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Claire B. Gordon, 08/93
Professor, Speech
B.A., Miami University
M.A. Miami University
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Christa Gorman, 08/12
Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
B.S.N., Millikin University
Angela Gum, 08/96
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Northeast Missouri State University
M.S., Texas Woman’s University
Mark Hardiman, 08/09
Professor, Theatre
B.A., University of California
M.A. Northern Illinois University
M.F.A., Ohio University
William Harmon, 08/97
Professor, Agronomy
A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
B.S., University of Illinois
M.S., University of Illinois
Jane Hartman, 08/01
Professor, Music
A.A., Lincoln Land Community College
B.A., University of Illinois Springfield
M.M., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Cheryl Heitz, 08/98
Professor, Computer Programming
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.A., University of Illinois
John M. Henry, 01/92
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Wheaton College
M.A.T., Indiana University
M.A., Indiana University
John P. Henry, 08/98
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Sangamon State University
M.A., Sangamon State University
Joseph Hoenes, 08/08
Instructor, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating
HVAC Certificate, John Wood Community College
A.L.S., Lake Land College
Joseph Hoff, 08/11
Assistant Professor, Spanish
B.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
M.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Ph.D., St. Louis University
Beth Hoffmann, 01/94
Professor, Speech
A.A., Richland Community College
B.A., Sangamon State University
M.A., University of Illinois
Taiebeh Hosseinali, 08/07
Professor, CELT Director
B.S.E., University of Arkansas
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Christine Hovey, 08/97
Professor, Computer Applications
B.S., Illinois State University
M.S., University of Illinois
Paul Hudson, 08/02
Professor, Business
B.B.A., Western Michigan University
M.M.A., Nazareth College
M.A., Western Michigan University
M.B.A., University of Illinois
D.Mgt., Webster University
J. Tim Humphrey, 08/03
Professor, Education
B.A., Murray State University
M.A., Murray State University
John Paul Jaramillo, 08/05
Professor, English
B.A., University of Southern Colorado
M.F.A., Oregon State University
R. James Johnson, 08/98
Professor, Architectural and Construction Technology
A.A.S., Illinois Central College
B.S., Illinois State University
M.S., Illinois State University
Tameka Johnson, 08/13
Instructor, English
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.A., Eastern Illinois University
Chad Jones, 08/02
Associate Professor, Physical Education
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
B.S., Western Illinois University
M.S., Western Illinois University
Donald R. Jones, 08/98
Professor, Chemistry
A.A.S, Navarro College
B.S., Montana State University, Northern
Ph.D., South Dakota State University
Theresa Kanoza, 08/97
Professor, English
A.A., Grand Rapids Community College
B.A., Grand Valley State University
M.A., Michigan State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Tracy Kesinger, 08/04
Professor, Nursing
B.S., Iowa Wesleyan College
M.S., University of Illinois Chicago
Kevin Kirsch, 08/98
Professor, Auto CAD
A.A.S., Rend Lake College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Western Illinois University
Rebecca Klatt, 08/07
Associate Professor, Reading
B.A., University of Illinois Springfield
M.S., Western Illinois University
Sonja Koontz, 08/05
Professor, Nursing
A.D.N., Olney Central College
B.S.N., Southern Illinois University
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University
Russ Kuster, 01/87
Professor, Electronics
A.A.S., Erie County Technical Institute
B.S.E.E., Western Michigan University
Jean Ladendorf, 08/90
Professor, English
B. S., Northwestern University
M.A., University of Illinois
Patricia Lager, 08/06
Professor, Biology
B.A., St. Louis University
M.S., University of Missouri, St. Louis
Terry Logsdon, 08/04
Professor, Philosophy
B.A., Quincy College
M.A., University of Illinois, Springfield
M.A., University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Frank Marsaglia, 01/00
Professor, Computer Networking
A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
B.S., Florida Atlantic University
M.S., University of Illinois Springfield
Katie McAfee, 08/05
Associate Professor, Accounting
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., Illinois State University
Certified Public Accountant
William McCall, 08/95
Professor, English
B.S., Western Michigan University
M.A., Western Michigan University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Susan McClintock, 08/01
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Illinois State University
M.S., University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Christopher J. McDonald, 08/98
Professor, Political Science
B.A., University of Lancaster
M.A., University of Georgia
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Hugh W. McNiece, 08/94
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Oklahoma State University
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
Jeffrey Mehan, 10/88
Associate Professor, Computer Networking
A.A., Lincoln Land Community College
B.A., University of Illinois
Abbas Meigooni, 08/03
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Teachers Training University-Iran
M.S., University of Arkansas
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Michael Meyers, 08/13
Instructor, Respiratory Care
Brenda Michel, 01/93
Professor, Nursing
A.A., Springfield College in Illinois
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ed.D, Illinois State University
Rebecca Miller-McGrath, 08/09
Instructor, Psychology
B.S., Western Illinois University
M.S., Western Illinois University
Richard Monke, 08/96
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of Illinois
M.A., Eastern Illinois University
Ph.D., Capella University
Janet Moulton, 01/12
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Truman State University
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Gregory B. Murray, 08/98
Professor, English
A.A., Carl Sandburg College
B.A., Western Illinois University
M.A., Western Illinois University
Judy Nichols, 08/05
Professor, Psychology
B.S., Carroll College
M.S., University of North Texas
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Jennifer O'Malley, 08/12
Assistant Professor, Biology/A & P
B.S., McKendree University
M.S., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Ph.D., St. Louis University
James Pierce, 08/01
Professor, Engineering
B.S., University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
M.S., University of Illinois Chicago
Eric Prochaska, 08/12
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., Northern Arizona University
M.A., Northern Arizona University
Brenda Protz, 08/06
Associate Professor, Speech/Journalism
B.A., University of Illinois Springfield
M.A., University of Illinois Springfield
Jennifer C. Ramm, 08/93
Professor, Chemistry
B.A., Carleton College
M.S., University of Wisconsin
Michael Ramm, 08/96
Professor, Chemistry
B.S., University of Illinois
M.S., University of Wisconsin Madison
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
John Ratliff, 08/11
Instructor, Surgical Technology
A.A.S., Mt. Hood Community College
B.S., Bellvue University
Certified Surgical Technologist
Samantha Reif, 08/07
Assistant Professor, Geosciences
B.S., University of Wyoming
M.S., Michigan Technological University
David Reynolds, 08/05
Professor, Sociology
A.A., Lincoln Land Community College
B.A., Sangamon State University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
Leslie Rios, 1/08
Instructor, Librarian
A.A., Richland Community College
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.L.S., University of Illinois, Champaign
John E. Roberts, Jr., 08/70
Professor, History
B.A., Colorado State University
M.A., University of Wisconsin
C.A.S., Northern Illinois University
D.A., Illinois State University
Ryan Roberts, 08/00
Professor, Librarian
A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
B.A., University of Illinois
M.S., University of Illinois
C.A.S., University of Illinois
Mark Roehrs, 08/01
Professor, History
B.S., Concordia University
M.A., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Elmer Richard Rogers, 08/98
Professor, Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
Anthony Rothering, 08/01
Professor, Biology
A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., Western Illinois University
Randal Rue, 04/05
Assistant Professor, Law Enforcement
A.A.S., Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
B.A., McKendree College
M.P.A., University of Illinois Springfield
Mary Russo, 08/99
Professor, Nursing
B.S. Loyola University
M.S., DePaul University
David Sack, 08/87
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Concordia College
M.A., Indiana University
M.A., Sangamon State University
Phillip Schaefer, 08/07
Professor, Accounting
B.A., Millikin University
M.S., Fontbonne University
Matt Shaver, 07/99
Professor, Computer Applications
B.A., Drury College
M.S., Southwest Missouri State University
Alfred Shull, 08/00
Professor, Art
B.F.A., B.S., Culver Stockton College
M.F.A., Southern Illinois University
Liesl Smith, 08/95
Professor, English
B.A., University of Illinois
J.D., University of Illinois
Cynthia Smock, 08/12
Instructor, Neurodiagnostic
A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
Alison Stachera, 08/03
Professor, English
B.A., Ohio State University
M.A., Miami University
Ph.D., New Mexico State University
J. Eric Stachera, 08/03
Associate Professor, English
B.A., Indiana University
M.A., Miami University
Leslie Stalter, 08/04
Professor, Art
B.A., University of Virginia
M.F.A., San Jose State University
Cara Swafford, 08/09
Associate Professor, English
B.A., San Francisco State University
M.A., Rhode Island University
Collin Suchland, 08/13
Instructor, Sociology
Gary Swee, 08/90
Professor, Anthropology
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.A., Michigan State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
David Sykes, 08/86
Professor, Physics
B.A., Drake University
M.S., Drake University
Keven Tait, 08/12
Instructor, HVAC
ACRH Certificate, Lincoln Land Community College
A.A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
Damon Tanke, 08/07
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
B.S., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Richard Teeter, 08/04
Professor, Agriculture
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Truman State
M.S., University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Theresa Till, 01/92
Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Sangamon State University
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University
Ed.D., Illinois State University
Allan Tomnitz, 08/12
Instructor, Welding
A.S., Moranine Valley Community College
Natasha Trame, 08/06
Assistant Professor, Psychology
B.S., Western Illinois University
M.S., Western Illinois University
Paul VanHeuklom, 08/96
Professor, English
B.A., University of California
M.A., University of California
George Vaughn, 08/04
Professor, English
B.A., Tougallo College
M.A., Morehead State University
Paula Vehlow, 08/87
Professor, Nursing
B.S.N. University of Illinois
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Matthew Vespa, 08/10
Instructor, Mathematics
B.A., University of Illinois Springfield
M.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
John Vinzant, 08/02
Professor, Political Science
B.A., Iowa State University
M.A., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Jason Waddell, 09/12
Assistant Professor, Music
B.M., Millikin University
M.M., Illinois State University
Tara Walk, 08/06
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Illinois Springfield
M.A., University of Illinois Springfield
Nancy Walton, 08/05
Professor, Certified Nurse Assistant
R.N., St. John’s Hospital
B.S.N., University of Illinois, Springfield
Danyle Watkins, 08/10
Instructor, Early Childhood Education
M.A., Western Michigan University
Grace Ellen Watkins, 08/02
Professor, Sociology
B.A., Illinois College
M.A., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Ph. D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Thomas Whalen, 08/01
Professor, Art
A.A., Lincoln Land Community College
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.F.A., University of Kansas
Tina White, 08/08
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Illinois Springfield
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Roberta Wiediger, 08/08
Professor, Psychology
B.S., Eastern Oregon University
M.S., Washington State University
Ph.D., Washington State University
Leon Williams, 08/12
Assistant Professor, Auto Body
M. A., Marygrove College
Peggy Wisdom, 08/08
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., MacMurray College
M.A., Southern Illinois University
Kirk Yenerall, 08/97
Professor, Mathematics
B.S. Carnegie Mellon University
M.A., University of Kentucky