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Bethany Adams
Christopher Adams (18-AUG-2011) Associate Professor
of Chemistry. B.S. in Chemistry, Adams State College,
2006; Ph.D. in Chemical Physics, University of Colorado,
2011.
Courtney Allen (20-AUG-2015) Assistant Professor of
Counselor Education. B.A. in Psychology from University
of Florida, 1998; M.Ed./Ed.S in School Counseling from
University of Florida, 2002; Ph.D. in Counseling and
Counselor Education, University of Florida, 2015.
Meredith Anderson (20-AUG-2015) Assistant Professor
of Mathematics. B.S. in Mathematics, Ohio State
University, 2008; B.A. in Psychology w/ honors, Ohio
State University, 2008; M.S. in Mathematics, New Mexico
State University, 2011; Ph.D. in Mathematics, New Mexico
State University, 2015.
David Bertolatus (2021) Assistant Professor of Biology.
B.A. in Music Performance, University of Iowa, 2007; B.S.
in Biology, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2013;
M.S. in Biology, University of Colorado Denver, 2016;
Ph.D. in Integrative and Systems Biology, University of
Colorado-Denver, 2021.
Umesh Bhattarai (2018) Assistant Professor of
Chemistry. B.S. in Chemistry, Tribhuvan University -
Nepal, 2006; M.S. in Organic Chemistry, Tribhuvan
University - Nepal, 2012; Ph.D. in Chemistry, University
of New Mexico, 2007. ePortfolio:
https://ubhattarai.wixsite.com/website
Beth Bonnstetter (21-AUG-2008) Associate Professor of
Communication. B.A. from Regis University, 1999; M.A.
from Colorado State University, 2005, Ph.D. in
Communications, University of Minnesota, 2008.
Benita Brink (08-JUL-1994) Professor of Biology. B.S. in
Biology, Aquinas College, 1984; Ph.D. in Biology:
Microbial Genetics, Marquette University, 1989.
Jessica Brown (2017) Assistant Professor of English.
A.A./A.S. in English/Biology, Casper College; B.A. in
English, BYU, 2006; M.A. in English, BYU, 2010; Ph.D. in
English, Arizona State University, 2018. ePortfolio:
https://jessbrown8.wixsite.com/eportfolio
Laura Bruneau (18-JULY-2007) Professor of Counselor
Education. B.A. in Psychology, Miami University, 1998;
M.Ed. in Community Counseling, Kent State University,
2002; Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision,
Kent State University, 2007.
Alice Burch (16-AUG-2016) Assistant Professor of
Nursing. B.S. in Nursing, University of Colorado, 1983;
M.S. in Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2011.
D.N.P. from Regis University, 2018.
Zena Buser (16-AUG-2007) Professor of Business. B.S.
in AgriBusiness, Northwestern Oklahoma State University,
1996; M.S. in AgriBusiness and Economics, West Texas
A&M University, 2002; Ph.D. in Systems Agriculture,
West Texas A&M University, 2007.
Rebecca Caple
Lisa “Mari” Centeno (25-AUG-2004) Professor of
Political Science. B.A. in Political Science, Purdue
University, 1993; M.A. in Political Science, Arizona State
University, 1996; Ph.D. in Political Science, Arizona State
University, 2003.
Kimberly Chacon (16-AUG-16) Assistant Professor of
Nursing. M.S. in Nursing, University of Colorado, 2012.
Kathleen Chavez (17-AUG-2012) Instructor of English.
M.A. in Education, Adams State College, 2003; M.A. in
Leadership/Principal License, Adams State College, 2010;
M.A. in English - 18 hr. Credential Requirement, Western
New Mexico University, 2020.
Ashley Clayton (2016) Assistant Professor of
Mathematics. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Midwestern
State University, 2010; M.S. in Applied Mathematics, Texas
Tech University, 2016; Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics,
Texas Tech University, 2016.
Annaliesa Connor-Meissner (2021) Assistant Professor
of Art. B.A. in Visual Arts with History, University of the
West Indies - Trinidad and Tobago, 2006; M.A. in Art,
Adams State University, 2015.
Carol Cotter (2021) Counselor Ed Clinical Faculty,
Counselor Education. B.A. in Psychology, University of
Houston - Clear Lake, 1996. M.A. in Social Work,
University of Houston, 1999. Ph.D. in Counselor
Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2021.
Falon Crowther (2017) Assistant Professor of Nursing.
B.S. in Commercial Recreation, Brigham Young
University, 2008; B.S. in Nursing from Adams State
University, 2015; M.S.N-Ed, Norwich University, 2019.
Morgan Cummons (2017) Visiting Assistant Professor of
Nursing. B.S in Business, Adams State College, 2009;
A.A.S. in Nursing, Fort Scott Community College,
2011;M.S. in Nursing, Grand Canyon University, 2017.
Beverly Devore-Wedding (2019) Assistant Professor of
Teacher Education. B.S. in Botany, University of
Wyoming, 1977; M.S. in Botany, University of Wyoming,
1980; B.S. in Science Education, University of Wyoming,
1985; M.S. in Science Education, Montana State
University, 2000; Ph.D. in Teaching, Curriculum and
Learning, University of Nebraska, 2017.
Terry Dupler ( 2019 ) Associate Professor of Human
Performance and Physical Education. B.S. in Fitness and
Human Performance, University of Houston - Clear Lake,
1989; M.S. in Fitness and Human Performance, University
of Houston - Clear Lake, 1991; Ph.D. in Exercise
Physiology, Texas A&M University, 1996.
Jeff Elison (13-JAN-2011) Professor of Psychology. B.S.
in Computer Science, Mathematics Minor, Kutztown
University, 1983; M.A. in Educational Psychology,
University of Northern Colorado, 2000; Ph.D. in
Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, 2003;
Post-doc in Psychology, University of Denver, 2005.
Sara Erdner (AUG-2019) Assistant Professor of
Kinesiology. B.S. in Communication Studies, University of
Alabama - Huntsville, 2012; M.S. in Communication
Studies, University of Tennessee, 2015; Ph.D. in Sport
Psychology and Motor Behavior, University of Tennessee,
2018.
Melissa Freeman (AUG-2020) Visiting Assistant
Professor of HEAL. B.S.S. in Specialized Studies, Ohio
University, 1997. M.A. in Political Science, Ohio
University, 2000. Ph.D. in Higher Education
Administration, Ohio University, 2007.
Caroline Gabe (2019) Visiting Professor of
Anthropology. B.A. in Classical Archaeology and History,
University of Michigan, 2003; M.S. in Anthropology,
University of New Mexico, 2008; Ph.D. in Anthropology,
University of New Mexico, 2019; M.S. Higher Education
Administration, Southern New Hampshire University,
2022. ePortfolio: https://cgabe8.wixsite.com/eportfolio
Jess Gagliardi (AUG-2021) Director of First Year
Seminars. B.A. in History, Government, Adams State
University, 2011. M.A. in United States History, Adams
State University, 2015. M.A. in Higher Education
Administration, Louisiana State University, 2018. Ed.S. in
Education Innovation & Leadership, Fort Hays State
University, 2020. ePortfolio:
https://jgagliardi0.wixsite.com/website
Curtis Garcia (AUG-2015) Assistant Professor of
Education. B.A. in Political Science, Yale University, 2008;
M.A. in Educational Leadership, Adams State University,
2011. Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Research and
Policy, University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, 2020.
Sandra Gavin (2021) Assistant Professor of Counselor
Education. B.S. in Psychology and Human Services, Upper
Iowa University, 2015; M.A. in Clinical Mental Health
Counseling, University of Northern Iowa, 2018; Ph.D. in
Counselor Education and Supervision, Northern Illinois
University, 2021.
David Gerke (16-AUG-2016) Assistant Professor of
Speech/Theatre. B.A. in Theatre, Carroll College, 2007;
M.F.A. in Theatre, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2011.
Kyle Glenn (2017) Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S.
in Economics, Portland State University, 2010; M.A. in
Economics, University of Denver, 2014; Ph.D. in
Economics, The New School for Social Research, 2020.
Anthony Guntren (2021) Visiting Assistant Professor of
Art. B.F.A. in Art, Western State College, 2000; M.A. in
Art, Adams State University, 2011; M.F.A in Art
(Sculpture), Colorado State University, 2015.
Christina Harrell (2020) Assistant Professor of
Counselor Education. B.A. in Business Administration,
Adams State University, 2011; M.A. in Counseling, Adams
State University, 2013; Ph.D. in Counselor Education and
Supervision, Adams State University, 2020.
Sherie Hawkins (2013) Clinical Facility - Counselor
Education. P.h.D in Counselor Education and
Supervision, Regent University, 2014.
Janessa Henninger
Elizabeth Hensley (14-AUG-2008) Associate Professor
of Business. B.S. in Business Administration (Emphasis in
Marketing & Management), Adams State College, 2005;
M.B.A. in Business Administration, Arizona State
University, 2007; Ph.D. in Organization and Management,
Capella University, 2016.
Stephanie Hilwig (21-AUG-2003) Professor of
Sociology. B.A. in Sociology, Adams State College, 1994;
M.A. in Sociology, California State University-Fullerton,
1999; Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 2003.
Curtis Howell (19-AUG-2013) Instructor of Academic
Achievement Strategies. B.A. in Biblical Studies/Art,
Hardin-Simmons University, 2003; M.Ed. in Educational
Psychology, Texas Tech University, 2011.
Lynnea King (2011) Assistant Professor of English. B.A.
in English/Theatre, Wayland Baptist University, 1990;
M.A. in English, Texas Tech University, 1993; Ph.D. in
English (20th Century American Literature and Film),
Texas Tech University, 1998.
Rena Kirkland (AUG-2017) Assistant Professor of
Psychology. B.A. University of California-San Diego, 1997;
M.A. University of Northern Colorado, 2004; Ph.D. in
Educational Psychology, University of Northern Colorado,
2013.
Angel Knoverek (2017) Counselor Education Clinical
Faculty. B.S. in Psychology, Culver-Stockton College,
1993; B.A. in English, Culver-Stockton College, 1993; M.S.
in Clinical Psychology, Benedictine University, 2000; Ph.D.
in Counselor Education & Supervision, Regent University,
2012.
Chayan Lahiri (2018) Visiting Assistant Professor of
Earth Science. B.S. in Geology, University of Calcutta,
2003; M.S. in Geosciences, University of Idaho, 2008;
Ph.D. in Geosciences, University of Mississippi, 2018.
Michelle Le Blanc (2016) Instructor of English. B.S. in
Journalism & Mass Communication, University of
Colorado-Boulder, 1993; M.F.A. in Creative Writing,
Antioch University, 2012; Cert. in Creative Writing
Teaching Pedagogy, Antioch University, 2012.
Melinda Leoce (AUG-2020) Visiting Assistant Professor
of Music. B.M.E. from University of Central Florida, 2010;
M.M. in Percussion Performance and Certificate in
Ethnomusicology, Florida State University.
Michael Liebhaber (2019) Visiting Instructor of
Psychology. B.A. in Wildlife Biology, University of
Arizona, 1975; B.A. in Management Information Systems,
University of Arizona, 1977; M.A. in Psychology,
University of Kansas, 1986; Ph.D. in Child Language,
University of Kansas, 1989; PostDoc in Psycholinguistics,
University of California - San Diego, 1991; M.F.A in
Painting, Western Connecticut State University, 2006.
Natasha Liebig (2018) Visiting Assistant Professor of
Philosophy. B.A. in Philosophy, International Relations,
and Political Science, Carroll College, 2001; M.A. in
Philosophy, University of South Florida, 2010; Ph.D. in
Philosophy, University of South Florida, 2016. ePortfolio:
https://nliebig.wixsite.com/mysite
William Lipke (06-JUL-2001) Professor of Music. B.M. in
Music Performance, University of Arizona, 1982; M.M. in
Music Performance, University of Cincinnati, 1984;
D.M.A. in Music Performance with a Doctoral Cogane in
Music History, University of Cincinnati, 1990.
Richard Loosbrock (05-JUL-2000) Professor of History.
B.A. in History, University of Kansas, 1988; M.A. in
History, University of New Mexico, 1993; Ph.D. in
History, University of New Mexico, 2005.
Michele Mann (2019) Assistant Professor of Teacher
Education. B.S. in Biology, Furman University, 1986; M.A.
in Biology/Science Education, University of South Florida,
2000; Ph.D. in STEM Education, University of Texas -
Austin, 2019.
Mark Manzanares (25-AUG-1996) Professor of
Counselor Education. B.A. in Psychology, Adams State
College, 1989; M.A. in Community Counseling, Adams
State College, 1992; Ph.D. in Education and Human
Resource Studies, Colorado State University, 2004.
Maria Martinez (2014) Visiting Instructor of Human
Performance and Physical Education. B.A. in Human
Performance and Physical Education, Adams State
University, 2012; M.S. in Human Performance and
Exercise Science, Adams State University, 2014.
George McConnell (2019) Assistant Professor of
Theatre. B.A. in Theatre Performance, Western Michigan
University, 1997; M.A. in Theatre Studies, Florida State
University, 2006; Ph.D. in Theatre Historiography,
University of Minnesota, 2011.
Cheri Meder (15-AUG-2013) Chair and Professor of
Counselor Education. B.A. in Psychology and Sociology,
Western State College, 2004; M.A. in School Counseling,
Adams State College, 2008; Ph.D. in Counselor Education
and Supervision, Regent University, 2013.
Rebecca Meidinger (2022) Assistant Professor of
Counselor Education. B.S. in Psychology, North Dakota
State University, 2012; M.S. in School Counseling,
University of Mary, 2014; Ph.D. in Counselor Education
and Supervision, Adams State University, 2019.
Christina Miller (06-JUL-2001) Professor of Chemistry.
B.S. in Chemistry, Adams State College, 1992; Ph.D. in
Biochemistry, University of Arizona, 1998.
Gina Mitchell (2006) Visiting Professor of Psychology.
B.A. in Psychology/Spanish, University of South Dakota,
2002; M.S. in Psychology, Developmental and Biological
Sciences, Virginia Tech, 2004; Ph.D. in Psychology,
Developmental and Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech,
2006.
Kieran Nduagbo (2019) Assistant Professor of Teacher
Education. B.S.Ed. in Special Education, Loyola
University, 2001; M.A. in Educational Administration,
Governors State University, 2005; Ph.D. in Higher
Education, Seaton Hall University, 2018.
Matthew Nehring (12-AUG-1998) Professor of Physics.
B.S. in Physics Engineering, Colorado School of Mines,
1990; Ph.D. in Physics, University of Colorado-Boulder,
1995.
Jenna Neilsen (16-AUG-2007) Associate Professor of
Theatre. B.A. in Theatre and Psychology, Ohio Northern
University, 2001; M.F.A. in Theatre, Virginia
Commonwealth University, 2007.
Frank Novotny (16-AUG-2004) Professor of Chemistry.
B.S. in Chemistry, St. Norbert College, 1989; Ph.D. in
Chemistry, South Dakota State University, 1993.
Theresa O’Halloran (2001) Counselor Education Clinical
Faculty. B.S. in Communication, Arizona State University,
1988; M.C. in Counseling, Arizona State University, 1992;
Ed.D in Counselor Education, University of Northern
Colorado, 1998.
Melissa ONeill (2021) Counselor Education Clinical
Faculty. B.A. in Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
2009; M.A. in Counseling, Eastern New Mexico
University, 2013; Ph.D. in Counselor Education and
Supervision, Adams State University, 2021.
Johnsa Phares (2019) Assistant Professor of Counselor
Education. B.A. in Psychology, Ouachita Baptist
University, 2002; M.A. in Counseling, Adams State
University, 2015; Ph.D. in Counselor Education and
Supervision, Adams State University, 2019.
Eva Rayas Solis (10-AUG-1993) Associate Professor of
Spanish. B.A. Universidad de Sonora, 1980; M.A.
University of Kansas, 1987; Ph.D. in Spanish Literature,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1994.
Blaine Reilly (2016) Counselor Education Clinical
Faculty. B.A. in Psychology, Gonzaga University, 1999;
M.C. in Counseling, Idaho State University, 007; Ph.D. in
Counselor Education, Idaho State University, 2016.
Leslie Macklin-Rice (16-AUG-2016) Assistant Professor
of Art. M.F.A. in Ceramics, University of Massachusetts-
Dartmouth, 2014.
Neil Rigsbee (17-AUG-2015) Assistant Professor of
Counselor Education. B.A. in Psychology, College of Santa
Fe; M.A. in Counseling, Webster University; Ph.D. in
Counselor Education, University of New Mexico.
Tracey Robinson (25-JUL-2001) Professor of Human
Performance and Physical Education. B.S. in Human
Kinetics, University of Guelph, 1985; M.S. in Physical
Education and Biology, New Mexico State University,
1987; Ph.D. in Human Performance, Oregon State
University, 1994.
Beth Robison (20-AUG-2009) Professor of Music. B.M.
in Vocal Performance, Ohio University, 1986; M.M. in
Choral Conducting, Ohio University, 2005; D.M.A. in
Choral Conducting, University of Kansas, 2008.
Natalie Rogers (2014) Assistant Professor of Business.
CPA; M.B.A. in Business Administration, Adams State
College, 2011; M.S. in Accounting, Grand Canyon
University, 2018.
Charles (Nick) Saenz (19-AUG-2013) Assistant
Professor of History. B.A. in History and Political Science,
University of Chicago, 2005; M.A. in History, University of
California-San Diego, 2009; Ph.D. in History, University of
California-San Diego, 2013.
Penny Sanders (16-AUG-2013) Counselor Education
Clinical Faculty. . B.S. in Radio/TV Communication,
Eastern New Mexico University, 1984; M.A. in
Counseling/Student Personnel, Northern Arizona
University, 1988; Ed.D. in Counseling, Texas A&M -
Commerce, 1999.
Colleen Schaffner (2018) Professor of Psychology. B.A.
in Psychology, George Washington University, 1985; M.A.
in Animal Behavior, Bucknell University, 1991; Ph.D. in
Biological Psychology, University of Nebraska, 1996.
Matthew Schildt (25-AUG-2005) Professor of Music.
B.M. in Music Recording Technology and Composition,
Lebanon Valley College, 1998; M.A. in Music
Composition, Kent State University, 2000; Ph.D. in Music
Theory and Composition, Kent State University, 2005.
Eugene Schilling (14-AUG-1996) Professor of Art.
B.F.A. in Painting, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1982;
M.F.A. in Painting, Colorado State University, 1986.
Heidi Schneider (2018) Assistant Professor of Sociology.
A.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies, Mira Costa
Community College, 2007; B.A. in Criminology and Justice
Studies, California State University-San Marcos, 2009;
M.A. in Sociology, University of California-San Diego,
2013; Ph.D. in Sociology, University of California-San
Diego, 2016.
Ahmed Shafee (2021) Assistant Professor of Computer
Science. B.S. in Communication and Information, Helwan
University (Egypt), 2011; M.S. in Computer Engineering,
Helwan University (Egypt), 2018; ABD in Electrical and
Computer Engineering, Tennessee Technological
University, 2022 (Expected in Spring).
Madeleine Stevens (2017) Counselor Education Clinical
Faculty. B.A. in Liberal Arts with emphasis in Studio Arts,
University of Colorado-Denver, 1994; M.A. in Art
Therapy, Southwestern College, 2005; Ph.D. in Counselor
Education and Supervision, Adams State University, 2020.
Michael Stewart (2017) Assistant Professor of Sociology.
B.S. in Sociology/Psychology, East Central University,
1996; M.S. in Sociology, Florida State University, 2003;
Ph.D. in Sociology, Florida State University, 2008.
John Taylor (16-AUG-1999) Professor of Theatre. B.S. in
Theatre, Wichita State University, 1988; M.A. in Theatre
(Hist. Lit. Crit.), Ohio State University, 1990; Ph.D. in
Theatre (Hist. Lit. Crit.), Ohio State University, 1994.
Jared Thiemann (21-AUG-2014) Associate Professor of
Counselor Education. B.A. in General Studies, Idaho State
University, 2007; M.C. in Marital, Couple, and Family
Counseling, Idaho State University, 2009; Ph.D. in
Counselor Education and Counseling, Idaho State
University, 2013.
Kirk Thiemann
William (Bill) Tite (2019) Assistant Professor of Art.
B.F.A. in Graphic Communications, Center of Creative
Studies, 1980; M.F.A. in Graphic Design, Savannah
College of Art and Design, 2016.
Aaron Tuioti-Mariner (2018) Visiting Assistant Professor
of Sports Management. A.A. in Business Administration,
Brigham Young University, 2000; B.S. in Business
Administration, Adams State College, 2002; M.A. in Sports
Administration, Adams State University, 2011; M.B.A. in
Leadership, Adams State University, 2012; E.L.I. in
Educational Leadership, Adams State University, 2013.
Paul Tunis (2020) Assistant Professor of
Communications. B.A. in English Literature, Arizona State
University, 2006; M.F.A. in Writing (Fiction), Sarah
Lawrence College, 2009.
Billy Ulibarri (2021) Assistant Professor of Sociology.
B.A. in Sociology/Social Welfare, University of New
Mexico, 2001; M.A. in Sociology, University of New
Mexico, 2004; Ph.D. in Sociology, University of New
Mexico, 2015.
Matthew Valverde (AUG-2016) Associate Professor of
Voice. B.A. in Music, Texas Christian University, 2007;
B.A. in Biology, Texas Christian University, 2007; M.M. in
Choral Conducting, Texas Christian University, 2009;
M.M. in Vocal Performance and Literature, Eastman
School of Music (University of Rochester), 2009; M.M. in
Vocal Performance and Literature, Eastman School of
Music, 2012; D.M.A. in Vocal Performance and Literature
(minor in Vocal Pedagogy), Eastman School of Music,
2016.
Mark Vander Ley ( 2019 ) Counselor Education Clinical
Faculty. B.A. in Business Administration, Dordt
University, 1999; M.C. in Counseling, University of
Phoenix, 2006; Ph.D. in Counselor Education and
Supervision, Adams State University, 2018.
Joaquin Vila ( 2019 ) Professor of Teacher Education.
B.A. in English, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez,
1975; M.A. in Linguistics, Michigan State University, 1983;
Ph.D. in Linguistics, Michigan State University, 1991.
Tony Weathers (25-AUG-2005) Professor of
Mathematics. B.S. in Mathematics (Minor in Physics),
Mercer University, 1991; M.S. in Mathematics, Auburn
University, 1993; Ph.D. in Mathematics, Auburn
University, 1998.
Anthony (AJ) Webb ( 2017 ) Business Assistant
Professor. B.S. in Business Administration (Emphasis in
Healthcare, Minor in Marketing and Management), Adams
State University, 2010; M.B.A. in Leadership Track, Adams
State University, 2013.
Angela Winter (20-AUG-2015) Director of Bands,
Assistant Professor of Music. B.M.E. in Music Education,
University of Memphis, 1999; M.M. in
Performance/Horn, University of North Texas, 2002;
D.M.A. in Performance/Horn, University of North Texas,
2014.
Mohamed Yusri Zaro (23-AUG-2010) Assistant
Professor of Finance. M.B.A. in Finance, California State
University, 1984; CAGS (Doctoral Level) Certificate of
Advanced Graduate Studies in Financial Management,
North Central University, 2015.
Brian Zuleger (21-AUG-2014) Associate Professor of
Human Performance and Physical Education. B.S. in
Exercise and Sport Science, Western Washington
University, 2009; M.S. in Human Movement and
Performance, Western Washington University, 2011;
Ph.D. in Health Education and Promotion, University of
Missouri, 2014.
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