A

Mary Amick (2020)
Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration
B.A. Idaho State University
Master of Adult Education and Organizational Development, Oregon State University
Ed.D. University of Southern California

Valerie Anderson (2022)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.S. University of Mary
D.N.P. University of Mary

B

Gail A. Belfert (2010)
Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A. Rutgers College
J.D. Antioch Law School

Laura Berger
Clinical Nursing Instructor
M.S, B.S. University of Providence

C

Jessica Chambers (2021)
Associate Professor
M.S., Ph.D. The University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S. The University of Texas at El Paso
A.A.S. Hocking College

Maxwell Chilije (2023)
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S. University of Malawi
M.S. Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Institute of Tropical Medicine
Ph.D. University of Calgary

Jaime Coles-Duff (2019)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. Oregon Health & Science University
M.S., D.N.P. Gonzaga University

D

Alice Dupler (2017)
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. Eastern Washington
M.S.N. University of Portland
J.D. Gonzaga University

E

Jennifer Easler (2022)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., M.A. University of Minnesota
M.A. University of Colorado
B.A. St. Olaf College
Director, Writing and Critical Thinking Center

Ana C. Ebeling (2025)
Instructor of Chemistry
M.S. Washington State University
B.S. University of Montana

F

Patricia Farmer (2018)
Professor of Nursing
B.S. California State University
M.S. Sonoma State University
D.N.P. George Washington University

G

Mykal Gernaat (2016)
Senior Lecturer of Forensic Science
B.A., M.A. University of Montana
Department Chair, Math and Sciences

David M. Gides (2018)
Professor of Theology
B.A. Manhattan College
M.A., Ph.D. Fordham University

Shelly Granger (2016)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S. MSU-Northern
M.S. University of Wyoming
Chair Undergraduate BSN Programs
RN to BSN and ABSN Program Director

H

Michelle Hill (2015)
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S. Montana State University
M.S. University of Great Falls
Ph.D. Walden University

K

Deanna Koepke (2016)
Professor of Sociology
B.A. University of Montana
M.S. University of Great Falls
M.A., Ph.D. Fielding Graduate University
Department Chair, Sociology, Psychology, and Criminal Justice

Michael Kojetin (2023)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
M.B.A Syracuse University
M.A. George Mason University
Department Chair, Business Professions

Deborah J. Kottel (1987)
Professor of Legal & Paralegal Studies
B.S. Loyola University
J.D. DePaul University

L

James Lautenschlager (2020)
Associate Professor of Business Administration
B.S., M.B.A. Capella University

Sylvia Lindinger-Sternart (2025)
Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Ph.D. University of Toledo
Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling Bowling Green State university
B.S. University of Salzburg
Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Aeris Lurry (2025)
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Oklahoma State University
M.S. Louisiana State University
M.S. Southern University
M.B.A. Bethel University
B.A. Western Kentucky University
Director, Healthcare Administration

M

Greg Madson (2006)
Professor of Sociology
B.S. Montana State University
M.A. Western Washington University
Ph.D. Portland State University

Jessica Martin (2015)
Senior Lecturer of Biology
B.S. Georgia Southern University
M.S. San Diego State University

Susan McCoy (2017)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S. Loma Linda University
B.S. University of Southern California
M.S. California State University

Kendria Vargas Medina (2025)
Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Ph.D. Walden University
M.S., B.S. Hodges University

Kevin Miller (2024)
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Ph.D. University of Wyoming
M.S. Boise State University
B.Sc. Brigham Young University - Hawaii

Russ Motschenbacher (2025)
Clinical Associate Professor
M.S. Montana State University
B.S. University of Wyoming
A.S. Miles Community College

Stephen Muir (2016)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A. Whitman College
Ph.D. University of North Texas

N

Jonathan Nelson (2017)
Professor of Philosophy
B.A. Boise State University
M.A., Ph.D. Saint Louis University

P

Robert Packer (2011)
Professor of Psychology
B.A. Brigham Young University
B.S. Utah State University
M.S., Ph.D. Washington State University

Aaron Parrett (2001)
Professor of English
B.A. University of Montana
M.A., Ph.D. University of Georgia

Matthew Pietropaoli (2022)
Assistant Professor or Philosophy
Ph.D. The Catholic University of America
M.A. The Catholic University of America
B.A. Saint Anselm College

Victoria Plagenz (2015)
Professor of Nursing
B.S. Marian University
M.S. University of Wyoming
Ph.D. University of Las Vegas

Q

Kelly Quick (2015)
Professor of Exercise Science
B.A. University of Minnesota
M.S. Lamar University
Ed.D. University of Northern Colorado
Program Lead: MSS

S

Danette Schloeder (2018)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.H.A. Northern Arizona University
Associated Degree University of Alaska
M.S.N. University of Phoenix
Women’s Health Clinical Nurses Specialist - University of South Alabama

Tanya Seward (2024)
Associate Professor of Nursing
PhD., M.S. University of South Alabama
B.S. Gwynedd Mercy University

Bryan Slavik (2015)
Master Lecturer of Criminal Justice
B.S., M.S. University of Great Falls

Jodie Smith (2024)
Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education
Ed.D. Clarkson College
M.Ed. Montana State University Billings
B.S. University of Montana
Certified Athletic Trainer, Board of Certification for Athletic Training
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association
Program Director: Health & Physical Education

Sarah Spangler (2011)
Professor of ILC/Theology
B.A. Seattle University
M.A., Ph.D. Fordham University
Department Chair, Arts & Humanities

Katrina Stark (2008)
Professor of Business Administration
B.A. Scripps College
M.S. Troy University
D.M. University of Phoenix
Program Coordinator: MSL-MGT

Tim Strait (2025)
Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Ph.D. Capella
MBA Edgewood College
B.S. University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College

T

Brooke Thompson (2024)
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N. University of Providence
A.S. Montana State University Northern

Deanna Thompson (2025)
Associate Professor of Nursing
Ph.D. The University of Arizona
M.N. Montana State University
M.B.A Grand Canyon University
B.S.N Montana State University
Director, Vander Werff Nursing Program

Robert Truax (2023)
Senior Lecturer of Biology
B.S. Lewis-Clark State College
M.S. Montana State University Northern

W

Angela Walker (2021)
Lecturer of Pharmacy Technician
M.H.A University of Providence
B.A.W. University of Montana
A.A. University of Phoenix
Pharm. Tech. Cert. Missoula College
Program Lead: Pharmacy Tech

Y

Marcia Young (2024)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D. University of Nevada, Reno
M.A. University of Idaho
B.A. Idaho State University

Z

Naomi Zurba (2023)
Clinical Assistant Professor
M.S.N Ed. Western Governors University
B.S. Chamberlain College of Nursing
BSN Site Coordinator - Alaska

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