Kansas City Kansas Community College

Full-Time Faculty

Full-Time Faculty

Enis Alpakin, Professor of Mathematics

E-mail Address:   Enis Alpakin

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:   Donald Alsdurf

B.A. University of Minnesota-MN

M.A. Pepperdine University-CA

Jaleh Ardebili, Professor of ESOL

E-mail Address:   Jaleh Ardebili

B.A. National University of Iran

M.A. San Francisco State University

Amy Arellano, Instructor of Speech

E-mail Address:   Amy Arellano

B.S. The University of Texas at Tyler

M.A. Texas State University

Michele Bach, Professor of Mathematics

E-mail Address:   Michele Bach

B.A. University of Maryland

M.S. University of Utah

M.S. Kansas State University

Michael Ballentine, Associate Professor of Paramedic/MICT

E-mail Address:   Michael Ballentine

D.O. Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine

Loretta A. Bates, Professor of Psychology

E-mail Address:   Loretta A. Bates

B.A. Loyola University/Chicago

M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.

Bonnie C. Bennett, Professor/Counselor

E-mail Address:   Bonnie C. Bennett

A.A. KCKCC

B.A. University of Kansas

M.Ed. Western Washington University

Thomas Besgrove, Instructor/Coordinator of Ditital Imaging

E-mail Address:   Thomas Besgrove

MFA-Art University of Missouri - Columbia

BFA - University Iowa

Julie Bichelmeyer, Associate Professor/Director/Wellness & Fitness Center

E-mail Address:   Julie Bichelmeyer

B.S. Kansas State University

M.A. Kansas State University

Donald Black, Professor of Speech and Debate

E-mail Address:   Donald Black

B.S. Brigham Young University

M.A. Brigham Young University

Ph.D. University of Texas

Tiffany Bohm, Temporary Interim Assistant Professor of Physical Therapist Assistant

E-mail Address:   Tiffany Bohm

M.P.T. Rockhurst University

Ronald Budhram, Associate Professor of Chemistry

E-mail Address:   Ronald Budhram

B.S. University of Guyana

M.S. Loughborough University, England

Ph.D. Loughborough University, England

Theresa Campbell, Professor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Theresa Campbell

B.S.N. Northwest Missouri State University

M.S.N. University of Missouri - K.C.

Annette Choate, Assistant Professor of Reading

E-mail Address:   Annette Choate

B.A. Southeastern Oklahoma State University

M.S. East Texas State University

Steve Collins, Professor of Sociology/Anthropology

E-mail Address:   Steve Collins

B.A. University of Missouri - K.C.

M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.

Ph.D. University of Kansas

Ian Corbett, Associate Professor of Music/Coordinator, Audio Engineering Technology

E-mail Address:   Ian Corbett

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:   Norma Cowdrick

B.F.A. Kansas City Art Institute

M.F.A. The American University

Philip Cuppy, Professor of Computer Information Systems Technology

E-mail Address:   Philip Cuppy

B.S. Western Kentucky University

M.S. Pittsburg State University

Antonio Cutolo-Ring, Professor/Coordinator, Psychology

E-mail Address:   Antonio Cutolo-Ring

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:   Doris Daniels

M.D. University of Missouri - Columbia

Yvonne Darr, MN, ARNP-BC, Professor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Yvonne Darr, MN, ARNP-BC

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:   Shawn Derritt

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:   Ruth Dreher

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:   Darren Elliott

B.A. Emporia State University

M.A. Wichita State University

Christy Fornal, Instructor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Christy Fornal

Richard Gammon, Professor of Computer Information Systems Technology

E-mail Address:   Richard Gammon

A.A.S. Barton County Community College

B.S. Pittsburg State University

M.S. Pittsburg State University

Jessica Garcia, Instructor/Counselor

E-mail Address:   Jessica Garcia

B.S. University of Kansas

M.S. University of Kansas

Roy Gault, Professor of CAD/Drafting

E-mail Address:   Roy Gault

B.S. College of the Ozarks

M.S. Southwest Missouri State University

Todd Gordon, Professor of Biological Science

E-mail Address:   Todd Gordon

B.S. Emporia State University

D.V.M. Kansas State University

Joseph Grasela, Instructor / Reference Librarian

E-mail Address:   Joseph Grasela

M.L.S. Emporia State University

Lorraine Green, Professor of Biological Science

E-mail Address:   Lorraine Green

B.S. University of Missouri - K.C.

M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.

Charles Greenfield, Professor/Coordinator, Drafting

E-mail Address:   Charles Greenfield

B.S. Central Missouri State University

M.S. Pittsburg State University

Joyce M. Griffin, Professor of Business/C.P.A.

E-mail Address:   Joyce M. Griffin

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:   Mary Grunke

B.A. Wartburg College

M.A. University of Iowa

Ph.D. University of Iowa

Sheldon Guenther, Professor of EMT & MICT Programs

E-mail Address:   Sheldon Guenther

B.S. University of Wyoming

EMT KCKCC

D.C. Cleveland Chiropractic College

Tasha Haas, Instructor of English

E-mail Address:   Tasha Haas

M.F.A. Bowling Green University

Adam Hadley, Associate Professor of English

E-mail Address:   Adam Hadley

A.A. Kansas City Kansas Community College

B.S. Emporia State University

M.A. Emporia State University

Thomas Hall, Associate Professor/Coordinator, Addiction Counselor Program

E-mail Address:   Thomas Hall

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 M. Hathaway

B.S.E. Emporia State University

M.A. Emporia State University

Polly Hawk, Instructor of English

E-mail Address:   Polly Hawk

M.A. University of Missouri

Ben L. Hayes, Professor of Sociology/Director of Faculty & Staff Development

E-mail Address:   Ben L. Hayes

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:   Kris Hearn

B.A. University of Idaho

M.S. University of Idaho

Gerald L. Hodgson, Professor of Physical Science

E-mail Address:   Gerald L. Hodgson

B.A. Emporia State University

M.S. Emporia State University

Wayne Hollis, Associate Professor of Mobile Intensive Care Technician Program

E-mail Address:   Wayne Hollis

B.A. University of LaVerne

M.A. University of South Dakota

Ph.D. LaSalle University

Heidi Holtz, Instructor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Heidi Holtz

B.S.N. University of Missouri

Merilynn Hovell, Instructor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Merilynn Hovell

M.S.N. University of Missouri/Kansas City

Tamela Ice, Assistant Professor of Philosophy/Education

E-mail Address:   Tamela Ice

Ph.D. University of Kansas

Judith Ingrasin, Assistant Professor of Nursing/Nursing Clinical Coordinator

E-mail Address:   Judith Ingrasin

B.S. University of the State of New York

M.S. The College of New Rochelle

Marshall Jackson, Instructor/Counselor

E-mail Address:   Marshall Jackson

M.S. University of Kansas

Melanie Jackson-Scott, Professor of Sociology

E-mail Address:   Melanie Jackson-Scott

B.S. Howard University - Washington, D.C.

M.S. Central Missouri State University

Faye Jamieson, Professor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Faye Jamieson

B.S.N. University of Illinois

M.S.N. University of Missouri - K.C.

Jessie Jo Johnson, Instructor of Economics

E-mail Address:   Jessie Jo Johnson

Tammy Jones, Instructor of Respiratory Therapy/Clinical Coordinator, Respiratory Therapy

E-mail Address:   Tammy Jones

A.A. Kansas City Kansas Community College

B.S. University of Kansas

Elisabeth Kasckow, Instructor of Biology

E-mail Address:   Elisabeth Kasckow

B.S. Missouri State University

M.S. Baylor University

Karen Kidder, Assistant Professor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Karen Kidder

B.S.N. University of Maryland

M.S.N. University of Texas

Roger Kidwell, Professor of Mortuary Science

E-mail Address:   Roger Kidwell

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:   Linda Kisker

B.S.N. University of Kansas

M.N. University of Kansas

James Krajewski, Assistant Professor of English

E-mail Address:   James Krajewski

B.A. Winnonu State University

M.A. Minnesota State University-Mankato

Ed Kremer, Associate Professor of Chemistry/Coordinator Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Physical Science

E-mail Address:   Ed Kremer

B.S. Central Missouri State University

Ph.D. University of Missouri - K.C.

Phyllis Lading, Assistant Professor of Medical/Surgical Nursing

E-mail Address:   Phyllis Lading

Ed.S. Pittsburg State University

M.S.N. University of Kansas

Kathryn Lask, Professor/Coordinator, Paralegal Program

E-mail Address:   Kathryn Lask

B.A. University of Kansas

J.D. University of Kansas

Glenn Charles Leader, Professor/Coordinator, Theatre

E-mail Address:   Glenn Charles Leader

B.A. Tarkio College

M.A. University of Missouri - Columbia

Ph.D. Florida State University

Allen Lenoir, Assistant Professor of Business

E-mail Address:   Allen Lenoir

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:   Charyl Ann Link

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:   James D. Lyle

B.S. University of Missouri - K.C.

M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.

Penny Mahon, Professor of Library Science

E-mail Address:   Penny Mahon

B.M.E. University of Kansas

M.L.S. Emporia State University

Dianne Mahoney, Instructor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Dianne Mahoney

B.S.N. University of Kansas

M.S.N. University of Kansas

James Mair, Associate Professor of Music

E-mail Address:   James Mair

B.S. University of Mary

M.A. University of Missouri-KC

Irene Maley, Instructor of EMT

E-mail Address:   Irene Maley

B.S. Benedictine College

M.S. Indiana State University

Kenneth L. Mark, Professor of Business/Coordinator, Accounting/Enrolled Agent-IRS

E-mail Address:   Kenneth L. Mark

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:   Wayne K. Martin

B.S. University of Wisconsin

M.S. University of Texas - Dallas

Ernest M. May, Professor of Biological Science

E-mail Address:   Ernest M. May

B.S. University of Kansas

M.A. University of Kansas

Janice McIntyre, Professor of Reading Education/Coordinator, Developmental Reading and Writing

E-mail Address:   Janice McIntyre

B.S. N.W. Missouri State University

M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.

Ed.Sp. University of Missouri - K.C.

Ph.D. University of Missouri - K.C.

Joyce McMahon, Associate Professor / Coordinator, Freshman Orientation

E-mail Address:   Joyce McMahon

B.S. Mount Mary College

M.H.S. Governor's State University

Patricia McNaughton, Professor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Patricia McNaughton

B.S.N. University of Kansas

M.N. University of Kansas

Susie Myers, Professor/Coordinator, Exercise Science

E-mail Address:   Susie Myers

B.S. Northeast Missouri State University

M.A. University of Iowa

Hira Nair, Associate Professor of Psychology / Coordinator Education Program

E-mail Address:   Hira Nair

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:   Linda Nowak

B.S.N. University of Iowa

M.N. University of Kansas

Awilda Olson-Nunez, Associate Professor of Spanish

E-mail Address:   Awilda Olson-Nunez

B.A. University of Minnesota

M.A. University of Kansas

Daniel A. Pacheco, Professor of Business

E-mail Address:   Daniel A. Pacheco

B.A. Drury College

M.B.A. Washington University

Michael Parrett, Associate Professor of Respiratory Care/Coordinator, Respiratory Therapy Program

E-mail Address:   Michael Parrett

B.A. William Jewell College

R.T. Creighton University

M.B.A. Rockhurst College

Meghna Patel, Instructor of Respiratory Therapy

E-mail Address:   Meghna Patel

B.S. Devry

Wanda Peresic, Professor/Coordinator, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

E-mail Address:   Wanda Peresic

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:   Michael Pettengell

B.A. Arkansas State University

B.S.E. Arkansas State University

M.A. University of Mississippi

Ph.D. Bowling Green State University

Jerry Pope, Instructor of Music

E-mail Address:   Jerry Pope

B.A. East Texas Baptist University

M.A. Stephen F. Austin State University

Mario Ramos-Reyes, Associate Professor of Philosophy

E-mail Address:   Mario Ramos-Reyes

B.A. Catholic University Asuncion, Paraguay

M.S. University of Kansas

J.D. Catholic University of Assuncion, Paraguay

Ph.D. University of Kansas

Anita Reach, Professor of Social Science

E-mail Address:   Anita Reach

B.A. Western Kentucky University

M.P.S. Western Kentucky University

Thomas Renfro, Associate Professor of CIST

E-mail Address:   Thomas Renfro

M.S. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Sarah Rogers, Instructor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Sarah Rogers

BSN William Jewell College

Mitchell Ruff, Professor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Mitchell Ruff

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:   John P. Ryan

B.A. Merimack College

M.Ph. University of Kansas

Ph.D. University of Kansas

Beth Schmeisser, Assistant Professor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Beth Schmeisser

B.S.N. North Illinois University

M.S.N. North Illinois University

Shirley Seibolt, Associate Professor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Shirley Seibolt

B.S.N. University of Kansas

M.S. University of Kansas

Michelle Septer, Instructor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Michelle Septer

BSN University of Kansas

Mehdi Shariati, Associate Professor of Economics/Sociology/Coordinator, Sociology and Economics Program

E-mail Address:   Mehdi Shariati

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:   Dale Shetler

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:   Marquetta Sims-Berry

B.S.N. University of Kansas

M.S.N. University of Kansas

Lakshmy Sivaratnam, Instructor of Business

E-mail Address:   Lakshmy Sivaratnam

B.S. Park University

M.S. University of Missouri-KC

Lori Slettehaugh, Temporary Interim Assistant Professor of Physical Therapist Assistant

E-mail Address:   Lori Slettehaugh

B.S.N. Iowa State University

M.S. Rockhurst University

Curtis V. Smith, Associate Professor of Biological Science

E-mail Address:   Curtis V. Smith

B.S. University of Missouri - K.C.

M.S. University of Missouri - K.C.

M.A. University of Kansas

Linda Smith, Instructor / Certified Nursing Assistant

E-mail Address:   Linda Smith

B.S.N. Webster University

John Soptick, Professor of Mathematics

E-mail Address:   John Soptick

B.A. Rockhurst College

M.A. Ohio State University

Ph.D. Ohio State University

Rick Sprick, Professor of Mortuary Science

E-mail Address:   Rick Sprick

B.S. Kearney State College

Diploma Worsham College of Mortuary Science

M.A. Webster University

Jean Steele, Professor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Jean Steele

B.S. University of Kansas

B.S.N. Avila College

M.S. University of Kansas

Donna Stock, Instructor of Respiratory Therapy

E-mail Address:   Donna Stock

B.S. Avila College

Barbara Stransky, Instructor / Acquisitions Librarian

E-mail Address:   Barbara Stransky

M.L.S. Emporia State University

Lynn Swegle, Professor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Lynn Swegle

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:   Deborah L. Taylor

B.A. Mid-America Nazarene College

M.A. University of Kansas

Jean Ternus, Professor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Jean Ternus

B.S.N Mount Mary College

M.S. Kansas State University

Sandra Thomas, Professor of Business/Coordinator, Administrative Office Professionals

E-mail Address:   Sandra Thomas-Ward

B.S. Midwest Christian College

M.S. Oklahoma State University

Rita Thompson, Instructor of Nursing

E-mail Address:   Rita Thompson

B.S. University of Kansas

Tanya Townsend, Assistant Professor of Mathematics

E-mail Address:   Tanya Townsend

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:   Chan Tung

B.S. National Taiwan Normal University

M.S. University of Kansas (Computer Science)

M.S. University of Kansas (Electrical Engineering)

Ph.D. University of Kansas

Ewa Unoke, Associate Professor of Political Science

E-mail Address:   Ewa Unoke

B.A. University of Liberia, Monrovia

M.S. University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Ph.D. Howard University

Janet VanCleave, Professor of Mathematics

E-mail Address:   Janet VanCleave

B.S. University of Kansas

M.A. University of Kansas

Janet Velazquez, Associate Professor of Business Law/Coordinator, Business Administration

E-mail Address:   Janet Velazquez

B.A. Emporia State University

J.D. Washburn University

Gregg Ventello, Associate Professor of English

E-mail Address:   Gregg Ventello

B.S. DeSales University

M.L.A. University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D. University of Kansas

Phahn Vongphrachanh, Instructor/Coordinator ESOL Program

E-mail Address:   Phanh Vongphrachanh

B.S. University of St. Mary

M.S. Kansas State University

Valerie Webb, Professor/Director, Academic Resource Center

E-mail Address:   Valerie Webb

B.S. Southwest Missouri State University

M.A. University of Missouri - K.C.

Ed.S. University of Missouri - K.C.

Thomas E. Weis, Associate Professor of English

E-mail Address:   Thomas E. Weis

B.A. Evergreen State College

M.A. Southern Illinois University

Bryan Whitehead, Associate Professor of Journalism/Coordinator, Journalism/Advocate Advisor

E-mail Address:   Bryan Whitehead

B.A. University of Kansas

M.S. University of Kansas

J.D. Washburn University College of Law

Karisse Whyte, Instructor of Victim/SurvivorServices/Coordinator

E-mail Address:   Karisse Whyte

M.Ed. University of California at Los Angeles

Cleon Wiggins, Assistant Professor of Sociology

E-mail Address:   Cleon Wiggins

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

E-mail Address:   Michael R. Wilson

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:   Valdenia C. Winn

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:   Ron Wollenhaupt

B.A. University of Nebraska - Omaha

M.A. Kearney State College

Wiley Wright, Professor/Coordinator, Mortuary Science

E-mail Address:   Wiley Wright

B.S. University of Kansas

M.A. Webster University

William Wyatt, Professor of Computer Information Systems Technology, Coordinator, Web Applications & Design

E-mail Address:   William Wyatt

A.A. KCKCC - Computer Technology

A.A.S. KCKCC - Telecommunications

B.A. Central Bible College

M.A. Liberty University