Full-Time Faculty
Enis Alpakin, Professor of Mathematics
E-mail Address: alpakin@kckcc.edu
B.S. Bogazici University - Istanbul
M.S. Central Missouri State University
Donald Alsdurf, Associate Professor of Social Sciences/Coordinator, Criminal Justice Program
E-mail Address: dalsdurf@kckcc.edu
B.A. University of Minnesota-MN
M.A. Pepperdine University-CA
Amy Arellano, Instructor of Speech
E-mail Address: aarellano@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Texas at Tyler
M.S. Texas State University
Michele Bach, Professor of Mathematics
E-mail Address: mbach@kckcc.edu
B.A. University of Maryland
M.S. University of Utah
M.S. Kansas State University
Michael Ballentine, Associate Professor of Biology
E-mail Address: mballentine@kckcc.edu
D.O. Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine
Loretta A. Bates, Professor of Psychology
E-mail Address: lbates@kckcc.edu
B.A. Loyola University/Chicago
M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.
Bonnie C. Bennett, Professor/Counselor
E-mail Address: bbennett@kckcc.edu
A.A. KCKCC
B.A. University of Kansas
M.Ed. Western Washington University
Thomas Besgrove, Instructor/Coordinator of Digital Imaging
E-mail Address: tbesgrove@kckcc.edu
B.F.A. University of Iowa
M.F.A. University of Missouri
Julie Bichelmeyer, Associate Professor of Exercise Science
E-mail Address: julie@kckcc.edu
B.S. Kansas State University
M.A. Kansas State University
Donald Black, Professor of Speech and Debate
E-mail Address: donblack@kckcc.edu
B.S. Brigham Young University
M.A. Brigham Young University
Ph.D. University of Texas
Tiffany Bohm, Associate Professor of Physical Therapist Assistant/Temporary Interim Coordinator of PTA
E-mail Address: tbohm@kckcc.edu
M.P.T. Rockhurst University
Ronald Budhram, Associate Professor of Chemistry
E-mail Address: rbudhram@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Guyana
M.S. Loughborough University, England
Ph.D. Loughborough University, England
Theresa Campbell, Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: campsoup@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. Northwest Missouri State University
M.S.N. University of Missouri - K.C.
Annette Choate, Assistant Professor of Reading
E-mail Address: achoate@kckcc.edu
B.A. Southeastern Oklahoma State University
M.S. East Texas State University
Steve Collins, Professor of Sociology/Anthropology
E-mail Address: scollins@kckcc.edu
B.A. University of Missouri - K.C.
M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.
Ph.D. University of Kansas
Heidi Cooper Instructor of Nursing
E-mail Address: hholtz@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. University of Missouri
Ian Corbett, Associate Professor of Music/Coordinator, Audio Engineering Technology
E-mail Address: corbetti@kckcc.edu
A.L.C.M. London College of Music
B.A.(Hons) Anglia Polytechnic University
L.L.C.M.(T.D.) London College of Music
F.L.C.M London College of Music
M.M. Emporia State University
Norma Cowdrick, Associate Professor of Art
E-mail Address: nc@kckcc.edu
B.F.A. Kansas City Art Institute
M.F.A. The American University
Philip Cuppy, Professor of Computer Information Systems Technology
E-mail Address: cuppy@kckcc.edu
B.S. Western Kentucky University
M.S. Pittsburg State University
Antonio Cutolo-Ring, Professor/Coordinator, Psychology
E-mail Address: antonio@kckcc.edu
B.A. University of Missouri - K.C.
M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.
Ph.D. University of Missouri - K.C.
Doris Daniels, Professor of Biological Science
E-mail Address: ddaniels@kckcc.edu
M.D. University of Missouri - Columbia
Yvonne Darr, Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: ydarr@kckcc.edu
Diploma Wesley Medical Center
B.A. Kansas Newman College
M.S. Kansas State University
M.N. University of Kansas
Shawn Derritt, Assistant Professor/Registered Professional Counselor
E-mail Address: sderritt@kckcc.edu
A.A. Kansas City Kansas Community College
B.A. University of Kansas
M.S. University of Kansas
Ruth Dreher, Assistant Professor of English
E-mail Address: rdreher@kckcc.edu
A.A. Johnson County Community College
B.A. Mid-American Nazarene College
M.L.A. Baker University
Darren Elliott, Assistant Professor of Speech & Debate Coach
E-mail Address: delliott@kckcc.edu
B.A. Emporia State University
M.A. Wichita State University
Christy Fornal, Instructor of Nursing
E-mail Address: cfornal@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. University of Kansas
Richard Gammon, Professor of Computer Information Systems Technology
E-mail Address: rgammon@kckcc.edu
A.A.S. Barton County Community College
B.S. Pittsburg State University
M.S. Pittsburg State University
Jessica Garcia, Assistant Professor/Counselor
E-mail Address: jgarcia@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Kansas
M.S. University of Kansas
Roy Gault, Professor of CAD/Drafting
E-mail Address: gaultr@kckcc.edu
B.S. College of the Ozarks
M.S. Southwest Missouri State University
Todd Gordon, Professor of Biological Science
E-mail Address: gordo@kckcc.edu
B.S. Emporia State University
D.V.M. Kansas State University
Joseph Grasela, Instructor/Reference Librarian
E-mail Address: jgrasela@kckcc.edu
M.L.S. Emporia State University
Lorraine Green, Professor of Biological Science
E-mail Address: lharris@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Missouri - K.C.
M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.
Charles Greenfield, Professor/Coordinator, Drafting
E-mail Address: grnfld@kckcc.edu
B.S. Central Missouri State University
M.S. Pittsburg State University
Joyce M. Griffin, Professor of Business/C.P.A.
E-mail Address: jgriffin@kckcc.edu
B.S. Kansas State University
M.B.A. University of Missouri - K.C.
M.S. The American College
Mary Grunke, Professor of Psychology/Assistant Director of Center for Research & Community Development
E-mail Address: mgrunke@kckcc.edu
B.A. Wartburg College
M.A. University of Iowa
Ph.D. University of Iowa
Sheldon Guenther, Associate Professor of EMT & MICT Programs
E-mail Address: sguenther@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Wyoming
EMT KCKCC
D.C. Cleveland Chiropractic College
Tasha Haas, Instructor of English
E-mail Address: thaas@kckcc.edu
M.F.A. Bowling Green University
Adam Hadley, Associate Professor of English
E-mail Address: ahadley@kckcc.edu
A.A. Kansas City Kansas Community College
B.S. Emporia State University
M.A. Emporia State University
Thomas Hall, Professor/Coordinator, Addiction Counselor Program
E-mail Address: thall@kckcc.edu
B.A. University of Missouri-KC
M.A. University of Missouri-KC
Ph.D. University of Missouri-KC
Margret M. Hathaway, Professor of Mathematics
E-mail Address: margret@kckcc.edu
B.S.E. Emporia State University
M.A. Emporia State University
Polly Hawk, Instructor of English
E-mail Address: phawk@kckcc.edu
M.A. University of Missouri
Ben L. Hayes, Professor of Sociology/Director of Faculty & Staff Development
E-mail Address: bhayes@kckcc.edu
B.A. Fort Hays State University
M.A. University of Kansas
Ph.D. University of Kansas
Kris Hearn, Assistant Professor of Social Science/Coordinator, Early Childhood Education
E-mail Address: khearn@kckcc.edu
B.A. University of Idaho
M.S. University of Idaho
Gerald L. Hodgson, Professor of Physical Science
E-mail Address: ghodgson@kckcc.edu
B.A. Emporia State University
M.S. Emporia State University
Wayne Hollis, Associate Professor of Mobile Intensive Care Technician Program
E-mail Address: whollis@kckcc.edu
B.A. University of LaVerne
M.A. University of South Dakota
Ph.D. LaSalle University
Merilynn Hovell, Assistant Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: mhovell@kckcc.edu
M.S.N. University of Missouri/Kansas City
Tamela Ice, Associate Professor of Philosophy/Education
E-mail Address: tice@kckcc.edu
Ph.D. University of Kansas
Judith Ingrasin, Assistant Professor of Nursing/Nursing Clinical Coordinator
E-mail Address: jingrasin@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of the State of New York
M.S. The College of New Rochelle
Marshall Jackson, Instructor/Counselor
E-mail Address: marshallj@kckcc.edu
M.S. University of Kansas
Melanie Jackson-Scott, Professor of Sociology
E-mail Address: mjackson@kckcc.edu
B.S. Howard University - Washington, D.C.
M.S. Central Missouri State University
Faye Jamieson, Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: fayenote@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. University of Illinois
M.S.N. University of Missouri - K.C.
Jessie Johnson, Instructor of Economics
E-mail Address: jjohnson@kckcc.edu
M.S. University of Missouri – K.C.
Tammy Jones, Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy/Clinical Coordinator, Respiratory Therapy
E-mail Address: tjones@kckcc.edu
A.A. Kansas City Kansas Community College
B.S. University of Kansas
Elisabeth Kasckow, Instructor of Biology
E-mail Address: ekasckow@kckcc.edu
B.S. Missouri State University
M.S. Baylor University
Karen Kidder, Assistant Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: kkidder@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. University of Maryland
M.S.N. University of Texas
Roger Kidwell, Professor of Mortuary Science
E-mail Address: kidwell@kckcc.edu
A.A. Kansas City Kansas Community College
B.A. Emporia State University
M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.
Linda Kisker, Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: lkisker@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. University of Kansas
M.N. University of Kansas
James Krajewski, Associate Professor of English
E-mail Address: krajewski@kckcc.edu
B.A. Winnonu State University
M.A. Minnesota State University-Mankato
Ed Kremer, Professor of Chemistry/Coordinator Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Physical Science
E-mail Address: ekremer@kckcc.edu
B.S. Central Missouri State University
Ph.D. University of Missouri - K.C.
Phyllis Lading, Associate Professor of Medical/Surgical Nursing
E-mail Address: psims@kckcc.edu
Ed.S. Pittsburg State University
M.S.N. University of Kansas
Sarah Landram, Instructor of Nursing
E-mail Address: srogers@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. William Jewell College
Kathryn Lask, Professor/Coordinator, Paralegal Program
E-mail Address: klask@kckcc.edu
B.A. University of Kansas
J.D. University of Kansas
Glenn Charles Leader, Professor/Coordinator, Theatre
E-mail Address: cleader@kckcc.edu
B.A. Tarkio College
M.A. University of Missouri - Columbia
Ph.D. Florida State University
Allen Lenoir, Associate Professor of Business
E-mail Address: alenoir@kckcc.edu
A.A. Penn Valley Community College
B.S./B.A. Rockhurst College
M.B.A. Webster University
Charyl Ann Link, Professor of Mathematics
E-mail Address: clink@kckcc.edu
A.A. Allen County Community Junior College
B.A. University of Washington
M.S. Emporia State University
James D. Lyle, Professor of Biological Science
E-mail Address: jlyle@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Missouri - K.C.
M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.
Penny Mahon, Professor of Library Science
E-mail Address: pennymah@kckcc.edu
B.M.E. University of Kansas
M.L.S. Emporia State University
Dianne Mahoney, Assistant Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: dmahoney@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. University of Kansas
M.S.N. University of Kansas
James Mair, Associate Professor of Music
E-mail Address: jmair@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Mary
M.A. University of Missouri-KC
Irene Maley, Instructor of Emergency Medical Technician
E-mail Address: imaley@kckcc.edu
B.S. Benedictine College
M.S. Indiana State University
Allison Malicoat, Instructor of Nursing
E-mail Address: amalicoat@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. University of Kansas
Kenneth L. Mark, Professor of Business/Coordinator, Accounting/Enrolled Agent-IRS
E-mail Address: kmark@kckcc.edu
A.A. Donnelly College
B.S. University of Kansas
M.B.A. University of Kansas
M.S. The American College
Wayne K. Martin, Professor of Mathematics
E-mail Address: wmartin@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Wisconsin
M.S. University of Texas - Dallas
Ernest M. May, Professor of Biological Science
E-mail Address: emay@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Kansas
M.A. University of Kansas
Joyce McMahon, Associate Professor / Coordinator, Freshman Orientation
E-mail Address: jmcmahon@kckcc.edu
B.S. Mount Mary College
M.H.S. Governor's State University
Patricia McNaughton, Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: pmac@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. University of Kansas
M.N. University of Kansas
Susie Myers, Professor/Coordinator, Exercise Science
E-mail Address: smyers@kckcc.edu
B.S. Northeast Missouri State University
M.A. University of Iowa
Hira Nair, Professor of Psychology / Coordinator Education Program
E-mail Address: hnair@kckcc.edu
B.S. M.S. University of Baroda, India
M.A. Xavier University of Louisiana
Ph.D. Kansas State University
Linda Nowak, Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: lnowak@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. University of Iowa
M.N. University of Kansas
Awilda Olson-Nunez, Associate Professor of Spanish
E-mail Address: aolson@kckcc.edu
B.A. University of Minnesota
M.A. University of Kansas
Daniel A. Pacheco, Professor of Business/Coordinator, General Business
E-mail Address: dpacheco@kckcc.edu
B.A. Drury College
M.B.A. Washington University
Michael Parrett, Associate Professor of Respiratory Care/Coordinator, Respiratory Therapy Program
E-mail Address: mparrett@kckcc.edu
B.A. William Jewell College
R.T. Creighton University
M.B.A. Rockhurst College
Meghna Patel, Instructor of Respiratory Care
E-mail Address: mpatel@kckcc.edu
B.S. Devry University
Wanda Peresic, Professor/Physical Therapist Assistant Program
E-mail Address: wandag@kckcc.edu
B.S. Kansas State University
M.S. University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA
Michael Pettengell, Professor of English
E-mail Address: chet@kckcc.edu
B.A. Arkansas State University
B.S.E. Arkansas State University
M.A. University of Mississippi
Ph.D. Bowling Green State University
Jerry Pope, Assistant Professor of Music
E-mail Address: jpope@kckcc.edu
B.A. East Texas Baptist University
M.A. Stephen F. Austin State University
Mario Ramos-Reyes, Associate Professor of Philosophy
E-mail Address: mramos@kckcc.edu
B.A. Catholic University Asuncion, Paraguay
M.S. University of Kansas
J.D. Catholic University of Assuncion, Paraguay
Ph.D. University of Kansas
Thomas Renfro, Associate Professor of CIST
E-mail Address: trenfro@kckcc.edu
M.S. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Mitchell Ruff, Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: mruff@kckcc.edu
A.D.N. Kansas City Kansas Community College
B.S.N. Webster University
M.S. University of Kansas
John P. Ryan, Professor of History/Coordinator, History/Political Science/Philosophy
E-mail Address: ryanj@kckcc.edu
B.A. Merimack College
M.Ph. University of Kansas
Ph.D. University of Kansas
Beth Schmeisser, Assistant Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: bschmeisser@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. North Illinois University
M.S.N. North Illinois University
Shirley Seibolt, Associate Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: sseibolt@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. University of Kansas
M.S. University of Kansas
Michelle Septer, Instructor of Nursing
E-mail Address: msepter@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Kasnsas
Mehdi Shariati, Associate Professor of Economics/Sociology/Coordinator, Sociology and Economics Program
E-mail Address: mshariati@kckcc.edu
B.S. St. Mary College
M.A. Economics - University of Missouri/KC
M.A. Sociology - Kansas University
Ph.D. University of Missouri/KC
Dale Shetler, Professor of Music
E-mail Address: dshetler@kckcc.edu
A.A. Clark County Community College
B.A. Western Washington University
M.A. Eastern Washington University
Marquetta Sims-Berry, Assistant Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: mberry@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. University of Kansas
M.S.N. University of Kansas
Sonia Singer, Instructor of Reading
E-mail Address: ssinger@kckcc.edu
M.A. University of Kansas
Lakshmy Sivaratnam, Assistant Professor of Business
E-mail Address: lsivaratnam@kckcc.edu
B.S. Park University
M.S. University of Missouri-KC
Lori Slettehaugh, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapist Assistant
E-mail Address: lslettehaugh@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. Iowa State University
M.S. Rockhurst University
Eljse Smit, Instructor of ESOL
E-mail Address: esmit@kckcc.edu
M.A. University of New Hampshire
Curtis V. Smith, Associate Professor of Biological Science
E-mail Address: cvsmith@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Missouri - K.C.
M.S. University of Missouri - K.C.
M.A. University of Kansas
Linda Smith, Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
E-mail Address: lsmith@kckcc.edu
B.S.N. Webster University
John Soptick, Professor of Mathematics
E-mail Address: jsoptick@kckcc.edu
B.A. Rockhurst College
M.A. Ohio State University
Ph.D. Ohio State University
Rick Sprick, Professor of Mortuary Science
E-mail Address: rixplace@kckcc.edu
B.S. Kearney State College
Diploma Worsham College of Mortuary Science
M.A. Webster University
Jean Steele, Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: jasteele@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Kansas
B.S.N. Avila College
M.S. University of Kansas
Donna Stock, Instructor of Respiratory Therapy
E-mail Address: dstock@kckcc.edu
B.S. Avila College
Barbara Stransky, Instructor/Acquisitions Librarian
E-mail Address: stransky@kckcc.edu
M.L.S. Emporia State University
Lynn Swegle, Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: lswegle@kckcc.edu
A.S. Kansas City Kansas Community College
B.S.N. University of Missouri - K.C.
M.S.N. University of Missouri - K.C.
Deborah L. Taylor, Professor of Biological Science
E-mail Address: dtaylor@kckcc.edu
B.A. Mid-America Nazarene College
M.A. University of Kansas
Jean Ternus, Professor of Nursing
E-mail Address: jternus@kckcc.edu
B.S.N Mount Mary College
M.S. Kansas State University
Sandra Thomas, Professor of Business/Coordinator, Administrative Office Professionals
E-mail Address: sthomas@kckcc.edu
B.S. Midwest Christian College
M.S. Oklahoma State University
Rita Thompson, Instructor of Nursing
E-mail Address: rthompson@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Kansas
M.S.N. Walden University
Tanya Townsend, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
E-mail Address: ttownsend@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
M.B.A. Baker University
Chan Tung, Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems Technology
E-mail Address: ctung@kckcc.edu
B.S. National Taiwan Normal University
M.S. University of Kansas
M.S. University of Kansas
Ph.D. University of Kansas
Ewa Unoke, Associate Professor of Political Science
E-mail Address: eunoke@kckcc.edu
B.A. University of Liberia, Monrovia
M.S. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Ph.D. Howard University
Janet VanCleave, Professor of Mathematics
E-mail Address: vancleav@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Kansas
M.A. University of Kansas
Janet Velazquez, Associate Professor of Business Law/Coordinator, Business Administration
E-mail Address: jvelazquez@kckcc.edu
B.A. Emporia State University
J.D. Washburn University
Gregg Ventello, Associate Professor of English
E-mail Address: gventello@kckcc.edu
B.S. DeSales University
M.L.A. University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D. University of Kansas
Phahn Vongphrachanh, Instructor/Coordinator of English for Speakers of Other Languages
E-mail Address: pvongphrachanh@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of St. Mary
M.S. Kansas State University
Valerie Webb, Professor/Director, Academic Resource Center
E-mail Address: vwebb@kckcc.edu
B.S. Southwest Missouri State University
M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.
Ed.S. University of Missouri - K.C.
Thomas E. Weis, Professor of English
E-mail Address: tweis@kckcc.edu
B.A. Evergreen State College
M.A. Southern Illinois University
Bryan Whitehead, Associate Professor of Journalism/Coordinator, Journalism/Advocate Advisor
E-mail Address: bryanw@kckcc.edu
B.A. University of Kansas
M.S. University of Kansas
J.D. Washburn University College of Law
Karisse Whyte, Assistant Professor of Victim/Survivor Services/Coordinator
E-mail Address: kwhyte@kckcc.edu
M.Ed. University of California at Los Angeles
Cleon Wiggins, Assistant Professor of Sociology
E-mail Address: cwiggins@kckcc.edu
A.S Community College of the Air Force-AL
B.S. Park College
M.A. Central Missouri State University
Michael R. Wilson, Professor/Coordinator, Fire Science/HazMat/Homeland Security
E-mail Address: wilsonm@kckcc.edu
B.S. Northwest Missouri State University
M.B.A. Northwest Missouri State University
M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.
Ed.S. University of Missouri - K.C.
Valdenia C. Winn, Professor of History
E-mail Address: vwinn@kckcc.edu
B.S.Ed. University of Kansas
M.A. University of Kansas
Ph.D. University of Kansas
Ron Wollenhaupt, Professor of Exercise Science
E-mail Address: ronw@kckcc.edu
B.A. University of Nebraska - Omaha
M.A. Kearney State College
Wiley Wright, Professor/Coordinator, Mortuary Science
E-mail Address: wwright@kckcc.edu
B.S. University of Kansas
M.A. Webster University
William Wyatt, Professor of Computer Information Systems Technology, Coordinator, Web Applications & Design
E-mail Address: bwyatt@kckcc.edu
A.A. KCKCC - Computer Technology
A.A.S. KCKCC - Telecommunications
B.A. Central Bible College
M.A. Liberty University