Active Faculty

Paula Artac  (2017)

Professor in Charge - Expressive Art Therapy (University); BA, California State Northridge, 1971; MA/AT, Notre Dame De Namur University, 1999.

David M. Barnes (2017) 

Professor of Education and Executive Director of Advancement, Church and Alumni Relations;(OUAZ - Surprise Residential); BS, Mars Hill College, 1984; MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1991; EdD, Spaulding University, 1997.

Brandon Bedell (2012)

Teaching Specialist and Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (OUMW- Ottawa Residential); BA, California State University - Fullerton, 2001; MA, Concordia University, 2012 .

Mahdi Bigdely (2016)

Teaching Specialist and Head Women's Wrestling Coach (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, University of Tehran, 2008; MA, Allameh Tabatabaie University, 2012; PhD. University of Kansas, 2018 .

Steven R. Boese (2007)

Professor of Biology (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, University of Minnesota, 1983; MS, University of Missouri, 1986; PhD, University of Western Ontario, 1991; MHL, Ottawa University, 2015.

Thomas Bookhout (2018)

Associate Professor of Music and Director of Performing Arts (OUAZ - Surprise Residential); BM, Eastman School of Music, 1986; MM, Arizona State University, 1991; DMA, Arizona State University, 1995.

Mirela Borsan (2018)

Professor in Charge, Public Safety (University); BA, Arizona State University, 1999; MAOM, University of Phoenix, 2001; MBA, North Central University, 2013.

Kirk Bowden (2013)

Professor in Charge, Addiction Counseling (University); BA ; MA ; PsyD .

Karen M. Bryson (2005)

Professor of Psychology and Human Services (OUAZ - Adult and Online Programs); BS, Bradley University, 1988; MA, Bradley University, 1990; PhD, Saybrook Graduate School, 2005; MHL, Ottawa University, 2011.

Lisa Buccigrosse (2017)

Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and Academic Advisor (OUAZ - Surprise Residential); BA, Rutgers University 2002; MS, Saint Joseph's University, 2005.

Andrew R. Carrier (1990)

Associate Professor of Physical Education (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Bethany College, 1981; MS, Emporia State University, 1986.

Justin Clarke (2017)

Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Ethics (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, University of California, 2006; MA, University of Kansas, 2012; PhD, University of Kansas, 2015.

Connie Clary (2019)

Instructor of Business (OUAZ - Surprise Residential); BBA Marketing; MBA Finance; DBA Management.

Kim E. Coffman-Romero (1994-2003 and 2005)

Professor of Education (University); BA, Western Michigan University, 1978; MEd, Arizona State University, 1993; PhD, Arizona State University, 2004; MHL, Ottawa University, 2007.

Arabie R. Conner (1996)

Associate Professor of Physical Education and Director of Athletics (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, William Jewell College, 1992; MS, University of Kansas, 1998.

Andrea Cook (2019)

Assistant Dean for Academic Operations and Instructor in Education (OUMW - Adult & Online Programs); BA, University of Kansas, 2006; MA, Ottawa University, 2011 .

Denise M. Cook (1995)

Associate Professor of Teacher Education (OUMW - Ottawa Residential) and Education Licensure Specialist (Kansas); BS, University of Kansas, 1975 and 1977, MS, University of Kansas, 1987; EdD, Southwestern College, 2015.

Gloria F. Creed-Dikeogu (2002)

Associate Professor of Library Science and Director of Library Services (University); BLIS, University of Cape Town, 1986; MLS, Emporia State University, 1999; MAHR, Ottawa University, 2006; MBA, Ottawa University, 2008; PhD, Kansas State University, 2017.

Christine D. Currier (2015)

Instructor in Psychology and ADAWE Advisor/Career Services Coordinator (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Ottawa University, 1984; MS, University of Kansas, 1992.

Yana Dashevsky (2018)

Assistant Professor of Biology (OUAZ - Surprise Residential); BS, Western New England University, 2000; NMD, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, 2010.

Marylou DeWald (2001)

Professor of Business Administration and International Programs and Dean of International Programs (University); BA, Winthrop College, 1979; MBA, Emporia State University, 1984; DBA, University of Newcastle, 2007; MHL, Ottawa University, 2012.

Diann DeWitt (2017)

Associate Professor of Nursing (OUMW - Adult and Online Programs); BS, University of Illinois, 1973; MS, Indiana University, 1986; PhD, Indiana University, 2001.

Barbara Dinneen (1996)

Professor of English (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Oberlin College, 1981; MA, Washington University, 1985; PhD, Washington University, 1990; MHL, Ottawa University, 2000.

Brittany Durrah (2019)

Teaching Specialist and Head Cheer and Dance Coach (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Limestone College, 2018.

Shannon S. Dyer (2005)

Associate Professor of Communication (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Southwest Baptist University, 1989; MS, Cornell University, 1993; MHL, Ottawa University, 2008.

Serena R. Eichhorn (2017)

Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BM, Miami University, 2007; MM, Colorado State University, 2012.

Kevin C. Eichner (2008)

Professor of Business Administration and Organizational Development and University Chancellor (University); BA, Ottawa University, 1973; MBA, Harvard Business School, 1977; LLD, Ottawa University, 2008. 

Scott M. Enge (2017)

Teaching Specialist and Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BSE, Emporia State University, 1982 ; MAE, Baker University, 1995 .

Lloyd G. Eshnaur (2012)

Assistant Professor of Arts and Sciences (OUMW - Adult and Online Programs); BS, Emporia State University, 2009; MA, Emporia State University, 2011; MBA, Ottawa University, 2015.

Amanda Fields (2017)

Instructor in Biology (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Ottawa University, 2001; MS, University of Nebraska, 2011. 

Kelly K. Fish-Greenlee (1987)

Professor of Sociology and Human Services (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Ottawa University, 1981; MA, University of Kansas, 1989; MHL, Ottawa University, 1994; PhD, University of Kansas, 2009.

Sonya M. Flesberg (2017)

Assistant Professor of Engineering (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Ryerson Polytechnic University, 1992; MS, University of Kansas, 2000; PhD, University of Kansas, 2015.

Aimee Ford (2019)

Visiting Professor of English (OUAZ - Surprise Residential); BA, Arizona State Univeristy, 2007; MA, Northern Arizona University, 2009.

Steven V. Foulke (2004)

Professor of History (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, McPherson College, 1986; MA, University of Wyoming, 1988; PhD, University of Kansas, 1998; MHL, Ottawa University, 2008. 

Jessica L. Freyermuth (2016)

Instructor in Music and Director of Music Program Outreach (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BM, Kansas State University, 2008; MM, Kansas State University, 2010.

Jamie Fuentes (2018)

Assistant Professor of Management and Information Systems (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, Park University, 2005; MET, MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2007.

Brianne Fulton Miller (2018)

Associate Professor of Art (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BFA, Truman State University, 2002; MFA, Fort Hays State University, 2010.

Pilar Galiana-Abal (2017)

Associate Professor of Psychology (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA Institut National de Langues et Civilisations, 1995, 1995, 1997; BS, Universite Vincennes-Saint Denis, 2008; MA, Universite Denis Diderot, 1997; MS, Universite Vincennes-Saint Dennis 2011; PhD, Ecole Des Hautes Etudes, 2011; PhD, Universite Vincennes-Saint Denis, 2014.

Jo Anne Gibson-Lucas (2012)

Instructor in Communication Studies and Senior ADAWE Advisor (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, University of Central Missouri, 1975; MA, University of Kansas, 1987.

Stanley H. Grigsby (2017)

Visiting Professor (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, Kansas State College of Pittsburg, 1968; MS, Naval Post Graduate School, 1975.

Gabe A. Grinder (2018)

Teaching Specialist and Head Baseball Coach (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, Southeastern University, 2012; MA, Liberty University, 2017.

Mary Alice Grosser (2016)

Professor in Charge, Master of Arts in Counseling and Human and Social Services (University); BSW, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1978; MSW, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1981.

Terrel W. Haines (2005)

Professor of Education, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer (University); BS, Taylor University, 1980; MA, Ball State University, 1984; DEd, Pennsylvania State University, 1996; Institute for Educational Management, Harvard University, 1998.

Andy W. Hazucha (2004)

Professor of English (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Lawrence University, 1982; MA, Washington University, 1985; PhD, Washington University, 1993; MHL, Ottawa University, 2007.

Patricia M. Hernandez (2005)

Professor of Professional Counseling and Director of Graduate Studies in Counseling (OUAZ - Adult and Online Programs); BA, University of Akron, 1994; MA, The Arizona School of Professional Psychology, 2000; Psy. D., Argosy University, 2003.

Amy S. Hogan (2004)

Professor of Education and Dean of the School of Education (University); BS, Baker University, 1991; MLA, Baker University, 1995; PhD, Capella University, 2011.

Kayong L. Holston (2003)

Professor of Business Administration (OUMW - Adult and Online Programs); MS, Central Michigan University, 1999; DBA, Nova Southeastern University, 2002; MHL, Ottawa University, 2009.

Allison Hubley-Patterson (2019)

Professor in Charge, Healthcare Management (University); BA, Oakland University 1989; MHSA, Central Michigan University, 2000; MBA, Wayne State University, 2002.

Colleen V. Huffman (2018)

Assistant Dean for Academic Operations and Instructor in Business (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, Iowa State University, 1985; MBA, George Fox University, 2009.

Karen A. Hutter (2017)

Professor in Charge, Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education (University); AA, Phoenix College, 1983; BA, Arizona State University, 1985; ME, Arizona State University, 1988; MA, Ottawa University 2006.

Kasey D. Johnson (2018)

Assistant Professor of Education, Elementary and Secondary (University); BA, Point Loma Nazarene University, 1998; Med, Mid America Nazarene University, 2002; EdD, Olivet Nazarene University, 2018.

Jay E. Kahnt (2000)

Teaching Specialist and Head Women's Softball Coach (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Ottawa University, 2000; MS, University of Kansas, 2002.

James Kane (2019)

Associate Professor of Engineering (OUAZ - Surprise Residential); BSME, University of Bridgeport, 1977; MSME, University of Bridgeport, 1981, PhD, University of Connecticut, 1986.

Kent Kessinger (2004)

Teaching Specialist and Head Football Coach (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Bethany College, 1992; MA, Minnesota State University-Mankato, 1995.

Linda King (2019)

Assistant Professor of Nursing and Education (OUMW - Adult and Online Programs); BSN, Pittsburg State University, 1998; MSN, University of Kansas, 2003; PhD, University of Kansas, 2010.

Eric C. Koch (2017)

Dean of Academic Affairs, OU Midwest and Professor of Marketing (University); BS, Rockhurst College, 1994; MBA, University of Oregon, 1998; PhD, University of Oregon, 2001.

Kathleen M. Kump (2012)

Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of Nursing (OUMW - Adult and Online Programs): AS, Kansas City Kansas Community College, 1985; BS, University of Kansas, 1987; MHSA, University of Kansas, 1996; MSN, University of Kansas, 2007; APRN Nurse Practitioner, 2019; DNP, University of Kansas, 2019.

Ryan Louis (2008)

Associate Professor of Communication Studies (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Webster University, 2003; MA, Hofstra University, 2009.

Kevin Maret (2018)

Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, Northwest Missouri State University, 1996; MM, UMKC Conservatory of Music, 2002; DMA, Conservatory of Music, 2011.

Philip J. McClintock (2015)

Instructor in Education and Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Ottawa University, 2010; MEd, William Woods University, 2012.

Jeffrey A. McCreight (2010)

Associate Professor of Mathematics (OUAZ - Surprise Residential); BS, Southern Illinois University, 1992; MS, Southern Illinois University, 1994; PhD, Southern Illinois University, 2003; MHL, Ottawa University, 2014.

Russ K. McCullough (2011)

Wayne D. Angell - Associate Professor of Economics (OUMW  - Ottawa Residential); AA, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, 1991; BA, St. Cloud State University, 1993; PhD, Iowa State University, 2003.

Angela R. Mendez (2010)

Instructor in Education and Associate Registrar (OUAZ - Surprise Residential); AA, Dodge City Community College; BA, Ottawa University, 2010; MAEd, Ottawa University, 2012.

Julian Mendez (2019)

Teaching Specialist and Assistant Football Coach (OUAZ-Surprise Residential); BA, Ottawa University, 2010; MA, Ottawa University, 2013.

Kristina R. Montano (2017)

Instructor in Health Performance Science and Academic Advisor (OUAZ - Surprise Residential); AA, Pima Community College, 2004; BS, University of New Mexico, 2006; MS, Fort Hays State University, 2008.

Kristen E. Moore (2011)

Associate Professor of Business (OUMW - Adult and Online Programs); BS, Colorado State University, 1992; MA, Colorado State University, 1993; PhD, St. Louis University, 2014.

L. Murle Mordy (1973)

Professor of Foreign Language (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Kansas State University, 1963; MA, Kansas State University, 1965; MPh, University of Kansas, 1969; PhD, University of Kansas, 1979; MHL, Ottawa University, 1989.

Karen J. Ohnesorge (2003)

Professor of English and Dean, School of Arts and Sciences (University); BA and BFA, University of Tennessee, 1984; MA, New York University, 1986; PhD, University of Kansas, 2005; MHL, Ottawa University, 2009.

Michael Pagan (2011)

Associate Professor of Music (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BM, Kent State University, 1982; MA, Kent State University, 1985; DMA, Northwestern University, 1990.

Thomas J. Pearson (2016)

Teaching Specialist and Assistant Football Coach (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Ottawa University, 2009; MAE, Bethel University, 2013.

Jennifer R. Raybern (2003)

Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, University of Kansas, 1996; MS, University of Kansas, 2003.

Kimberly S. Rieken (2017)

Instructor in Business and Associate Director of International Programs (University); BS, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 2009; MBA, Ottawa University, 2015.

Lena Rodriguez (2018)

Professor of Business Administration and Dean, School of Business (University); BS, Arizona State University, 1990; MPA, Arizona State University, 1993; PhD, University of Nebraska, 2000.

Frederick Romero (1988)

Associate Professor of Psychology and Human Services (OUAZ - Adult and Online Programs); AA, Gateway Community College, 1972; BA, Ottawa University, 1980; MA, Northern Arizona University, 1981; MHL, Ottawa University, 1995.

Levi A. Russell (2018)

Associate Professor of Economics and Finance (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, Kansas State University, 2009; PhD, Kansas State University 2013.

Brian E. Sandusky (2017)

Associate Professor of Business Administration and Chief Enrollment Officer (OUAZ - Surprise Residential); BA, Davenport University, 1994; MA, University of Phoenix, 1999; PhD, North Central University, 2005.

Sindra K. Schueler (2015)

Teaching Specialist and Athletic Trainer (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, University of Kansas, 2010; MAE, New Mexico State University, 2012.

Leslie Sherlin (2017)

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (OU Arizona) and Assistant Professor of Psychology (OUAZ - Surprise Residential); BA, University of Tennessee, 2000; MS, Capella University, 2003; PhD, Psychology, Capella University, 2008; PhD, Sports Psychology, Capella University, 2013.

Aaron B. Siebenthall (2006)

Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and Head Men's Basketball Coach (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, University of Kansas, 2002; MA, Ottawa University, 2009.

Traci Taber (2019)

Assistant Professor of School Psychology (OUAZ - Adult and Online Programs); BA, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1993; MS, California State University at Hayward, 1999; PhD, University of Southern Mississippi.

Blossom Tande (2019)

Assistant Professor of Business (OUAZ - Surprise Residential); BS, California Polytechnic Pomona, 1982; MS, Indiana University Kelley School of Business, 2006; EdD, Grand Canyon University, 2018.

Jeffrey A. Thomas (2015)

Assistant Professor of Counseling and Director of Training (OUAZ - Adult and Online Programs); BA, University of Denver; MA, University of Northern Colorado, 1987; Psy.D., University of Northern Colorado, 1995.

Jennifer G. Thompson (2017)

Assistant Professor of Counseling and Academic Advisor (OUAZ - Surprise Residential); BA, California State University, 1994; MS, California State University, 1999; EdD, Argosy University, 2011.

Roger Thuma (2019)

Assistant Professor of Mathematics (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, Kansas State University, 2000; MS, Kansas State University, 2005.

William C.  Towns (2011)

Assistant Professor of Education (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, University of Kansas, 1975, MS, University of Kansas, 1995, PhD, University of Kansas, 2005.

Dennis Tyner (2007)

President (OUAZ) and Professor of Science (University); BS, Northeastern University, 1985; MS, Northeastern University, 1986; PhD, Northeastern University, 1992.

Carine E. Ullom (2005)

Instructor in Education and Associate Dean for Instructional Innovation (University); BS, McPherson College, 1984, MA, University of Wyoming, 1988.

Lyn C. Wagner (2002)

Associate Professor of Accounting (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, University of Missouri, 1984; MS, University of Kansas, 1989; MHL, Ottawa University, 2012.

Joanna L. Walters (1992)

Instructor in Human Resources and Director of Human Resources (University); BA, Ottawa University, 1991; MAHR, Ottawa University, 1997.

Stephen M. Weiss (2014)

Assistant Professor of Business (OUMW - Adult and Online Programs); BS, Eastern Illinois University, 1999; MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management-DeVry University, 2009; PhD, Capella University, 2016.

Reggies Wenyika (2018)

President (OUMW) and Professor of Education and Religion (University); MA, Oral Roberts University, 2002; EdD, Oral Roberts University, 2008; MML, Southwestern Christian University, 2009.

James M. Whittaker (2016)

Teaching Specialist and Head Track and Cross-Country Coach (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BA, Goshen College, 2005; MS, The Ohio University, 2012.

Thomas J. Wiese (2015)

Associate Professor of Biology (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BS, University of Wisconsin, 1986; PhD, University of North Dakota, 1990.

Todd R. Wilkinson (2010)

Associate Professor of Music (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BM, Arizona State University, 1983; MA, Austin State University, 1986; DA, University of Northern Colorado, 1988; DMA, University of Kansas, 2007.

Norma J. Wolf (2014)

Professor of Program, Specialist - Nursing (University); ADN, Penn Valley Community College, 2000; BSN, University of Phoenix, 2004; MSN, University of Mary, 2009; MBA, University of Mary, 2010.

Kirk J. Wren (1996)

Associate Professor of Physical Education (OUMW  - Ottawa Residential); AA, Cloud County Community College, 1985; BS, Fort Hays State University, 1989; MA, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1994.

Jill T. Zitt (2018)

Professor in Charge - School Counseling Program (University); BS, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1972; MSEd, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1995.

Xiaobin Zuo (2019)

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, (OUMW - Ottawa Residential); BE, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1992; ME, East China University of Science and Technology, 1995; PhD, East China University of Science and Technology, 1999.