Personnel
Faculty
In addition to these full-time professors and instructors, Glen Oaks employs many part-time instructors who are not listed in the catalog.
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Alyse Bannister
Instructor, Welding
Welding Certificate
Melissa Blair
Instructor, Nursing
MSN - Fort Hays State University
BSN - The Robert B. Miller College
ASN - Kellogg Community College
Sara Boylan
Instructor, Nursing
MSH - Michigan State University
BSN - Bethel College
ADN - Glen Oaks Community College
Dr. Rebecca Burch
Professor, Psychology/Student Success
MA - Western Michigan University
BA - Western Michigan University
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Pam Carrel
Professor, Nursing
MSN - Goshen College
BSN - Goshen College
Nursing Home Admin Certificate - Michigan State University
Associate of Science - Southwestern Michigan College
LPN - Glen Oaks Community College
Kevin Conner
Professor, Information Technology
MS - Capella University Michigan
BAS - Davenport University
AASB - Glen Oaks Community College
Lisa Cripe
Instructor, Nursing
MSN - Aspen University
BSN - Eastern Michigan University
ASN - Kellogg Community College
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Jim Deroshia
Instructor, Automotive Technology
AAS - Glen Oaks Community College
Computer Support Technician Certificate - Glen Oaks Community College
Hydraulic Maintenance and Repair Certificate - Vickers Hydraulic School
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Nathan Franz
Instructor, Chemistry
BS -- Manchester University, Indiana
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Karen Goodman
Professor, Nursing
MSN - Capella University
BSN - Goshen College
ADN - Kalamazoo Valley Community College
LPN - Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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Dr. Ren Hartung
Professor, Science
PhD - University of South Carolina School of Medicine
BA - Albion College
Lori Hatfield
Professor, English
MA - National University
BA - Thomas Edison
AA - Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Coursework - Adrian College & Michigan State University
Jeffery Hucko
Professor, Biology
MS - Eastern Kentucky
MS - University of Louisiana at Lafayette
BS - University of Kentucky
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Dr. Lester Keith
Professor, Business Administration
DBA - Argosy University, Sarasota
MBA - University of Texas at San Antonia
BBA - University of Texas at San Antonio
AA - San Antonio College
AS San Antonio College
Ciera Kline
Instructor, Graphic Design
BA - Southern New Hampshire University
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Reid Leaverton
Professor, Agricultural Technology
Caterpillar Equipment Mechanic - Reedley College
CAT - John Deere training
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Sara Main
Instructor, Mathematics
MA - Western Michigan University
BA - Central Michigan University
Michelle McNamara
Professor, Communications
MA - Spring Arbor University
MA - Spring Arbor University
BAS - Davenport University
AA - Glen Oaks Community College
Rachel Metzger
Instructor, Allied Health
BS - Indiana Wesleyan University
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Michael Northrop
Professor, Art
MFA - Western Michigan University
BM - Olivet College
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Steven Proefrock
Professor, Physical Education
MA - Eastern Kentucky University
BS - Central Michigan University
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Stephen Ryno
Professor, English
MA - Western Michigan University
Med - Aquinas College
Secondary Teaching Certificate - Aquinas College
BA - Western Michigan University
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Michael Sandelin
Professor, Mathematics
MA - Miami University
BS - Taylor University
Cheryl Schmitt
Professor, Business
MBA - Davenport University
MCTE - Western Michigan University
BBA - Western Michigan University
Teacher Education Certification - Western Michigan University
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Carol Weatherford
Professor, English
MA - Andrews University
BS - Western Michigan University
Chad Worthington
Professor, Psychology
MA - North Central University
MA - Western Michigan University
BA - Trinity International University
Annual Faculty
Julie Evans
CTE Teaching Academy, Education
MED - Eastern Michigan University
BA - Michigan State University
Wayne (Rusty) Stitt
CTE Teaching Academy, Education
PhD - Western Michigan University
MA - Western Michigan University
BS - Indiana University - South Bend
College Administration & Administrative Staff
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College Administration Administrative Staff
Executive Leadership
Dr. Bryan Newton
President
Ph.ED - Colorado State University
Juris Doctor - The Ohio State University
BA - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Diane Zinsmaster
Executive Associate to President and Board of Trustees
Coursework - Glen Oaks Community College
Denise DeVries
Executive Director of Marketing & Communications, Marketing & Communications
BSBA - Bowling Green University
Vonda Marrow
Executive Director, Glen Oaks Foundation
JD - Valparaiso University School of Law
BA - Adrian College
AA - Southwestern Michigan College
Barb Murk
Institutional Research Assistant
BS - Spring Arbor University
AGS - Glen Oaks Community College
AA - Davenport College
Dr. Tammy Russell
Executive Director of Institutional Planning, Assessment and Research
PhD - Western Michigan University
MSW - Western Michigan University
BA - Hope College
Kristine Stevens
Director of Business Outreach and Services
MBA - Northwest Nazarene University
BS - Central Michigan University
Lauren Weiderman
Digital Media Specialist
MSW - Western Michigan University
BS - Trine University
Academic Affairs/Instruction
Lanre Ajayi
Dean for Advanced Technologies and Public Service
MA - Western Michigan University
BS - Suffolk University
Sara Birch
Associate Dean of Health Sciences
MSN - Spring Arbor University
MBA - Spring Arbor University
BSN - Spring Arbor University
ADN - Kellogg Community College
Adam Cloutier
Vice-President of Academics
Ed.D - Ferris State University
MS - Michigan State University
BS - Michigan State University
AS - Delta College
Trista Nelson
Director of Learning Commons
MLIS - Wayne State University
BA - Western Michigan University
AGS - Glen Oaks Community College
Rachel Smith
Asst. Director of the Learning Commons
MA - Grand Canyon University
BS - Ferris State University
AA - Southwestern Michigan College
Christina Steele
Director of Allied Health
BS-Central Michigan University
AAS - Macomb Community College
MA - Ross Medical Education Center
Dawn Wood
Administrative Assistant to the VP of Academics
BAM - Trine University
Diploma - International Business College
AD - Davenport University
AASB - Glen Oaks Community College
AASAH Health Insurance Codr/Biller Certificate - Glen Oaks Community College
College Operations
Jamie Bennett-Yesh
Director of Human Resources
BBA - Robert B. Miller College
AB - Glen Oaks Community College
Candy Bohacz
Associate Director of Human Resources
BBA - Western Michigan University
AB - Glen Oaks Community College
Eric Connelly
Web & Information Systems Associate
AAS - Glen Oaks Community College
LPN Certificate - Glen Oaks Community College
Computer Technician Certificate - Glen Oaks Community College
Chris Dao
Systems Analyst and Support Engineer, IT
AAS - Glen Oaks Community College
Evan Dembskey
Director of Information Technology
MA - University of South Africa
METCH - Tshwane University of Technology
Larry Diekman
Director of Building and Grounds
Michigan State Police Academy
Jennifer Dodson
Chief Financial Officer and Controller
MS - Southern New Hampshire University
BS - Ferris State University
AAS - Southwestern Michigan College
Stacie Hart
Senior Accountant
MBA - Trine University
BS - Trine University
AB - Glen Oaks Community College
Joel Mishler
Athletic Director
BS - Grand Canyon University
Christian Monsivaes
IT Support Specialist
AASB - Glen Oaks Community College
Jaret Sanchez
Systems Analyst and Support Engineer, IT
AAS - Indiana Wesleyan University
Robert Stuck
Network Administrator
BS - Baker College of Jackson
Tucker Waddups
Fitness and Wellness Coach
MS - Mount Vernon Nazarene University
BS - Taylor University
Student Services
Tonya Howden
Vice-President of Student Services
MSEd - Capella University
BA - Fort Hays State University, Kansas
Danielle Easterday
Admissions Representative
BS - Grand Valley State University
AB - Glen Oaks Community College
Michael Elliott
Assistant Director of Housing and Residential Life
BS - Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
ASB - Glen Oaks Community College
Benjamin Fries
Director of Student Success and Advising
MSL - Trine University
BS - Indiana University - South Bend
Hannah Fries
TRIO SSS Project Advisor
MA - Spring Arbor University
BA - Western Michigan University
Amber Gerth
Disability and Support Services Advisor
MSW - Spring Arbor University
BSW - Spring Arbor University
AGS - Glen Oaks Community College
ECE - Glen Oaks Community College
Sarah Henry
Director of Admissions
MA - Southern New Hampshire University
BS - Ferris State University
AAS - Mid-Michigan College
Angela King
Program Coordinator - Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology
MA - Liberty University
BA - Western Michigan University
Candi Krebs
Accounts Receiveable Assistant
Coursework - Glen Oaks Community College
Anita Lopez-Schlabach
Director of Early Middle College
BA - Spring Arbor
AA - Western Mennonite College
Meryn Mostrom
TRIO SSS Project Advisor
BA - Michigan State university
AA - Glen Oaks Community College
Claudia Pahls
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
MA - Ball State University
BA - Ball State University
Anne Springsteen, LPC, NCC
TRIO SSS Project Director
MA - Western Michigan University
BS - Western Michigan University
AA - Southwestern Michigan College
Leanne Steward
Assistant Director of Financial Aid/Academic Advisor
MS - Marygrove College - Detroit
BS - Trine University
Certified in Psychology/Sociology
Rachel Templin
Student Success Advisor
BA - Hope College
Ayla Wilder
Director of Housing Operations and Residential Life
MPS - University of Indianapolis
MS - University of Indianapolis
BS - University of Indianapolis
Amy Young
Executive Director of of Academic Records and Registrar
BA - Cornerstone University
Jean Zimmerman
Director of Financial Aid
BS - University of Illinois
Support Staff
Dalton Anderson
Maintenance Assistant
Coursework - Glen Oaks Community College
Mark Arrington
Custodian
Coursework - Glen Oaks Community College
Kayla Bachinski
Executive Assistant to Director of Financial Aid
BS - Ferris State University
Nicole Bontrager
Custodial Supervisor
Judy Fetch
Librarian Technician
AAS - Ferris State University
Coursework - Glen Oaks Community College
Anne Fries
Executive Assistant to Associate Dean of Health Sciences
AAS - Glen Oaks Community College
Melanie Golden
Learning Commons Clerk
BS - Walsh College
AS - Schoolcraft College
Jordan (Levi) Gowan
Maintenance Assistant
Clarice Green
Assistant to Vice-President of Academics/Faculty
BS - Spring Arbor University
AB - Glen Oaks Community College
Jordan Haack
Custodian
Coursework - Washtenaw Community College
Shelby Smith
Executive Assistant to the Director of Admissions
Associates of General Studies - Glen Oaks Community College
Amanda Ludwig
Maintenance Assistant
Paul Martin
Maintenance Assistant
Corrections Academy, Lansing, MI
Michael McCoy
Maintenance Assistant
BS - Western Michigan University
Tonya Miller
Learning Commons Clerk
AASB - Glen Oaks Community College
AB Glen Oaks Community College
Mngt/Mktg Cert - Glen Oaks Community College
Misty Sanderson
Learning Commons Clerk
AASB - Glen Oaks Community College
Dan Scott
Executive Assistant to the Director of Fitness and Wellness Center
Coursework - Glen Oaks Community College/Trine University
Kylie Southworth
Assistant to the VP of Student Services/Registration and Records
AS - Glen Oaks Community College
Barbara Thole
Accounts Payable/Payroll Assistant
AAS - Glen Oaks Community College
Bus. Admin. Diploma - Argubright Business College
Christine Wheeler
EMC Assistant
AASB - Glen Oaks Community College
Support Staff
Michaela Johnson-Gay
Custodian
On-Campus Partners - Michigan State University
Angela King, MSU Program Coordinator
MS Liberty University; BS Western Michigan University
Presidents Emeriti
Glenn Oxender, President
Dr. Philip Ward, President
Dr. Gary Wheeler, President
Professors Emeriti
Gerald Barkley, Professor, Math/Science
James Cook - Professor, Computer-Aided Design & Drafting
Richard Cripe (D) - Professor, Counselor
Phyllis Cupp - Professor, Physical Education
Judy DeMink - Professor, Spanish
Susan Deter - Professor, Math
William Furr - Professor, Business
Kevin Gave - Professor, English/Communication
Harvey Gordon - Professor, Art
David Gosling (D) - Professor, Biology
Robert Gray (D) - Professor, Music/Data Processing
Larry Hass - Professor, Business/Accounting
Charlie Hayes - Professor, Automotive
Daryl Herrmann - Professor, Communications
Dr. Frank Janca - Professor, Science
Bill Lederman - Professor, Nursing
Janell Lederman - Professor, Nursing
Denise Martin - Professor, Data Processing/Computers
James Martin (D) - Electronics
Ron Miazga (D), Professor - English/Literature/Photography
Wayne Moss - Professor, Science
JoAnne Purlee - Professor, Nursing
Susan Reardon - Professor, Psychology
Jeanne Reed - Professor, Social Science/Humanities/Study Abroad
Richard Schlimgen - Professor, Counselor
Kenneth Schuler (D) - Professor, Physical Education
David G. Smith (D) - Professor, Business
Sharon Smith - Professor, Information Processing
Thomas Soper - (D) Professor, English/Physical Education
Bernard Swartz (D) - Professor, Mathematics
Ellen Stuckey - Professor, Information Processing
Leland Thornton - Professor, History
Barbara Timby - Professor, Nursing
Donald Van Zuilen (D) - Professor, Science
Robert Wathen (D) - Professor, History
Lucy Zimmerman - Professor, English
Trustee Emeriti
Dr. Robert L. Mowry (D), 22 Years
E. J. Shaheen (D), 24 Years
Eugene Schmidt (D), 20 Years
Gretchen Dresser, 18 Years
Jim Moshier (D), 18 Years
Barry A. Mumby (D), 18 Years
David F. Locey (D), 16 Years
Taylor C. Snow, 16 Years
Richard Maurer (D), 14 Years
Patrick J. Haas, 13 Years
Norman H. Haas (D), 12 years