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Kathy

Adamson

Senior Administrative Assistant

Amanda

Addis

MSN, RN, CNE, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Virtual Patient Center Director
  • MSN; 2013, University of Missouri Kansas City
  • BSN; 2008, Pittsburg State University
  • AS; 2006, Labette Community College

Linda

Alexander

Professor; Dir. Career & Workforce Development; Cont. Education

PhD; Educational Philosophy and Foundation, 2003, University of Kansas
MA; Curriculum Instruction and Secondary Language Arts, 1993, University of Kansas
BA; Secondary English Language Arts, 1984, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Ordination for Church of the Nazarene, August 2015

Local Preaching License, Kansas City District, Church of the Nazarene

Beth

Ashley

Director of Partnerships and Student Success

Erin

Augustine

Assistant Professor of Counseling, School Counseling Track Coordinator
  • LPC
  • PhD: Counselor Education and Supervision, Walden University (Anticipated completion: 2023)
  • MA: Counseling, 2013, Specialization: School Counseling, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
  • BA: Management and Human Relations, 2004, MidAmerica Nazarene

Heidi

Baldridge

Compliance Coordinator

Rosalie

Barnes

Admissions and Internship Administrator

Aaron

Bohn

Associate Professor of Digital Communications

MFA; Screenwriting, 2019, Asbury University

MA; Digital Storytelling, 2015, Asbury University

BA; Communications and Media Relations, 2008, Ohio State University

Christina

Bohn

Assistant Professor of Old Testament
PhD candidate: Old Testament, University of Manchester via Nazarene Theological College (Anticipated completion: June 2024)

MA; Biblical Studies, 2012, Asbury Theological Seminary

BA; Biblical Studies, 2010, Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Britney

Bowls

Student Success Advisor

Mark

Brown

Professor of Mathematics/Mathematics Education, Faculty Athletics Representative
  • PhD; 2012, University of Missouri-Kansas City
  • MS; 1993, Wichita State University
  • BA; 1991, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • Kansas Teaching Certificate for Secondary Mathematics

Jamie

Brubaker

Admissions Events Coordinator

Pam

Burrus

Accelerated United Elementary Education program coordinator

Amy

Cain

Associate Professor of Counseling Clinical Coordinator, Community Counseling Center
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (M.A., LCPC)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision: Kansas State University
  • Play Therapy Certificate: Summer 2020, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • MA: Counseling, 2007, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • BS: Psychology (Summa Cum Laude), 1998, Missouri State University

David

Carter

Professor, Department of Counselor Education
  • LIMHP, CPC
  • PhD: Education/CHR, 1994, University of Nebraska
  • EdS: Education Administration, 1990, University of Nebraska
  • MS: Counselor Education, 1984, University of Nebraska
  • BS: Special Education/Speech Pathology, 1977,
    University of Nebraska

Seyenna

Cavazos

Administrative Assistant
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Yorton

Clark Jr.

Chair Professional and Graduate Studies; Chair, Professional and Graduate Studies in Business; Professor
  • EdD; Higher Educational Administration and Leadership, 2010, Saint Louis University
  • MA; Public Administration/Health Services, 1993, University of Missouri Kansas City
  • BA; Business Administration/Management, 1984, Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Randy

Cloud

Assistant to the President For Church Relations,

PhD; Foundations (Philosophy/History) of Education; History (Ancient/Medieval) cognate area, 2007, University of Kansas

MDiv; Biblical Studies, 1982, Nazarene Theological Seminary

MA; Theology, 1979, Point Loma College
Youth Ministries Certificate; 1977, Point Loma College

BA; Christian Education, 1977, Point Loma College

Chelsea

Comadoll

Assistant Professor of Chemistry
  • PhD; Chemistry, 2021, University of Kansas
  • BS; Chemistry, 2017, Appalachian State University

Chris

Crawford

Associate Professor and Director, Athletic Training Program
  • MSE; Biomechanics and Wellness, 2003, University of Kansas
  • BA; Athletic Training, 2000, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • Teaching License; 2011, Baker University
  • Board of Certification
  • (BOC) Athletic Training Certification
  • Kansas State Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)
  • American Heart Association AED/CPR BLS Certification
  • American Heart Association Certified Instructor
  • Kinesio Taping Specialist – Level I, II, III
  • Dartfish Motion Capture Software Specialist
  • Graston M1 Certified

Marty

Crossland

Associate Vice President of Instructional Technology and Online Education Professor and Chair, Computer Information Systems Programs
  • PhD; Management Information Systems, Indiana University — Bloomington, 1992
  • MBA; Oklahoma City University, 1987

Scott

Dermer

Chair, Department of Christian Ministry and Formation

Ph.D. in Historical Theology, Saint Louis University, 2018

M.Div. at Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology, 2010

B.A. in Theology & Ministry, Southern Nazarene University, 2005

Kathryn

Dixon

Assistant Professor of Nursing MSN, RN
  • MSN; 2023, MidAmerica Nazarene University;
  • BSN; 2016, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Natalie

Eick

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Psy D; Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology. 2020, Chicago School of Professional Psychology
MA; Clinical Psychology, 2015, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
BA; Psychology, 2012, MidAmerica Nazarene University
BA; Sociology, 2012, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Lynne

Erickson

Associate Professor of Accounting
  • CPA
  • MAS; 1986, University of Illinois
  • BA; Accounting, 1984, Olivet Nazarene University

Jennifer L.

Ferguson

Associate Professor of Nursing DNP, MSN, RN
  • DNP; 2021, Point Loma Nazarene University
  • MSN; 2009, University of Missouri Kansas City
  • BSN; 2006, University of Missouri Kansas City
  • ASN; 2002, Cox College of Nursing

Dean

Flemming

Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Missions
PhD: New Testament Exegesis, 1988, University of Aberdeen
M.Div.: 1979, Nazarene Theological Seminary
BA: 1975, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Global Missionary, Church of the Nazarene 1987-2011

Ordained, Church of the Nazarene, 1982

Todd

Frye

Professor, Department Chair Counselor Education
  • LCPC, LCMFT, NCC, SATP-S
  • PhD; Counselor Education and Counseling, 2002, Idaho State University
  • MEd; School Counseling, 1996, Northwest Nazarene University
  • BS; Psychology, 1992, Northwest Nazarene University

Lisa

Gaiche

Associate Vice President of Enrollment & Operations

Jill

Gonzalez-Bravo

Chair, Teacher Education, Professor of Education, Tenured
  • EdD; Educational Leadership, 2015, Kansas State University
  • M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, 1999, Wichita State University
  • B.S. Biology Education, 1995, Kansas State University

Teresa

Hale-Lespier

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
  • MS; 1999, Computer Science, Michigan Technological University
  • BS; 1991, Computational Mathematics, Michigan Technological University

Rick

Hanson

Department Chair, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Psychology

PhD; Counseling Psychology, 2000, Michigan State University

MS; Counseling Psychology, 1992, Kansas University

BA; Psychology, 1988, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Brenda

Harris

Professor of Education

Susannah

Hart

Assistant Professor of Nursing MSN, RN
  • MSN; 2012, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • BSN; 1989, University of Kansas

Mark

Hayse

Director Mabee Library; Professor

Ordained Elder, Church of the Nazarene

PhD ; Educational Studies, 2009, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

MRE; Religious Education, 1993, Nazarene Theological Seminary

BA; Religion, 1998, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Todd

Hiestand

Professor with Tenure of Criminal Justice

Licensed to Practice Law in Kansas

MS; 2019, University of Missouri Kansas City

JD; 2005, University of Nebraska

BA; Business Psychology, 2002, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Abby

Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • PhD; 2008, Yale University
  • MS; 2004, Yale University
  • BS; 2002, Denison University

Janelle

Hoffpauir

Licensure and Assessment Coordinator

Lisa

Hood

Vice President for Strategic Expansion

Adam

Hooker

Director of Regional Recruitment

Kim

Humerickhouse

Professor of Education, Tenured
  • PhD; Higher Education Administration & Leadership, 2009, University Nebraska-Lincoln
  • MBA; 2021, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • MS; Higher Education Administration and Curriculum & Instruction, 1996, Fort Hays State University
  • BS; Education and Psychology, 1988, Central Oklahoma University
  • Six-Sigma Green Belt, 2011
  • Teacher Licensure K- 9, Kansas State Department of Education, since 2003
  • Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development (PTK) certified instructor since 1996

Bob G.

Humphrey

Program Director, Professional Studies in Management, Professor of Business
  • EdD; Leadership and Higher Education Administration, 2010, Saint Louis University
  • MBA; 1996, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • BA; Management and Human Relations, 1993, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • AA; Biblical Studies, 1986, Nazarene Bible College
  • Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene

Ashley

Hurt

MSN, RN, Assistant Professor of Nursing
  • MSN; 2019, Pittsburg State University
  • BSN; 2011,¬†Pittsburg State University

Ronald R.

Jackson

Director of The Call at MNU

EdD; Ethical Leadership, 2018, Olivet Nazarene University

M.A.C.E.; 2006, Nazarene Theological Seminary

BA; Religion (Pre-Seminary), 1981, Trevecca Nazarene University

BA; History, minor-Speech, Communication & Theater, 1979, University of Alabama
_______AA; 1977, Jefferson Davis College

Ordained Elder – Church of the Nazarene

Luke D.

Johnson

Department Chair, Director of Bands and Music Education, Professor of Music

D.M.A.; Wind Conducting, University of Kansas, 2015
M.M.; Band Conducting/Music Education, Kansas State University, 2008

B.A; Music Education, MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2003

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Emily

Johnson

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education; Coordinator Play Therapy Program
  • PhD; Counselor Education and Supervision, 2022, Kansas State University
  • MS, LPC, (KS & MO), NCC, assistant professor of counselor education; community Counseling Center Coordinator
  • MS; Counseling, 2017, Southern Methodist University
  • BS; Psychology, 2011, Southwest Baptist University

Taylor

Johnson

Associate Professor of Counselor Education, Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling Track Coordinator, Counselor Education Department
  • LCPC, SATP-C, NCC
  • PhD; Counselor, Education & Supervision, 2017, Regent University
  • MA; Counseling, MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2011
  • MDiv; Nazarene Theological Seminary, 2008
  • BA; Religion, MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2003

Jean

Kilber

Campus Visit Coordinator

Brad

King

Associate Professor of Health & Exercise Science
  • ABD; Educational Policy and Leadership, 2004, University of Kansas
  • MEd; Physical Education/Sports Administration, 1986, Wichita State University
  • BA; Physical Education, 1979, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Leigh

Kreshel

Chair of Natural Health and Mathematical Sciences, Assistant Professor
  • MS; Exercise Science and Wellness, Wake Forest University
  • BS; Health and Exercise Science, Wayne State College
  • ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinator

Teresa

Lamaster

SIM Lab Coordinator

Susan

Larson

PhD, RN, Professor of Nursing
  • PhD; 2002, University of Kansas
  • MS; Nursing, 1989, University of Kansas
  • BSN; 1984, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Addison

Lucchi

Instructional & Research Librarian, Professor of English
  • PHD, Educational Leadership & English, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2023
  • MBA, Business Administration, MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2019
  • MLIS, Library & Information Science, Simmons College, 2017
  • BGS, English & Psychology, Ball State University, 2015

Jordan

Mantha

Associate Vice President & Chief Data Officer
  • PhD; Chemistry, 2009, University of Nevada, Reno
  • BA; Environmental Science, 2002, University of Montana, Western

Craig

Masters

Associate Professor of Physics
  • PhD; degree in Physics and Mathematics, University of Missouri‚ÄìKansas City (2007)
  • MS; degree in Physics, University of Missouri‚ÄìKansas City (2005)
  • BA; degree in Physics, William Jewell College‚ÄìLiberty, MO (2001)

Joanne

McDermott

PhD, RN, Professor of Nursing
  • PhD; Curriculum and Teaching, 2014, University of Kansas
  • MA; Nursing Education, 1985, New York University
  • BSN; 1975, State University of New York

Shawnda

McLeod

Executive Administrative Assistant
913.971.3393

Jonathan

Mellette

Resident Educator

Jonny

Melton

Transfer Admissions Counselor

JoVonda

Merrell

Compliance Coordinator

Brian

Merriman

Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

MA; Printmaking/Drawing, 1983, Emporia State University

BFA; Printmaking/Drawing, 1981, Emporia State University

Tammi

Miller

Student Success Advisor

Renee

Miller

Assistant Professor
  • PhD; Theology, 2019, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA,
  • MA; Theology, 2009, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA,
  • BS; Bible Ministries, 2003, Cairn University, Langhorne, PA

Sarah

Miller

Professor School of Nursing, Professor of Nursing, EdD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
  • DNP; 2021, University of Missouri-Columbia
  • EdD; 2015, Creighton University
  • MSN; 2010, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • BSN; 2009; MidAmerica Nazarene University

Glenna

Murray

Administrative Assistant

Jamie

Myrtle

Dean; College of Professional & Graduate Studies
  • EdD; 2020, Olivet Nazarene University
  • MBA; 1997 University of Kansas
  • CPA; 1990, State of Missouri
  • BA; Accounting and Business Administration, 1987, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Shirley

Nichols

Associate Professor, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, CNE

Eduardo T.

Pérez

Assistant Professor of Sociology
  • PhD; Sociology, 2001, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • MA; Sociology, 1995, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • BA; Sociology, 1993, California State University- Fresno

Jonathan

Platter

Assistant Professor of Theology 

PhD, 2020, University of Cambridge 

MA(TS), 2014, Nazarene Theological Seminary 

BA, 2012, Southern Nazarene University 

Lily

Rinearson

Clinical Education Coordinator

Jen

Rosema

Admissions Counselor

Daniel

Schwabauer

Assistant Professor of English

BGS; English, 1991, University of KS

MA; English, 1995, University of KS

 

Andrew

Secor

Associate Professor of Counselor Education
  • PhD; Counselor Education and Supervision, Forensic Mental Health Counseling, 2019, Walden University
  • MA; Marriage and Family Therapy/Professional Counseling, 2007, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • Certificate in Play Therapy; 2010, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • BA; Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, 2005, MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor in the State of Kansas
  • Board Certified Professional Counselor
  • Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor (RPT-S)

Tricia

Sinclair

Assistant Professor of Business
  • B.A., University of Kansas, 1994;
  • M.B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; 2010.

Stacy

Smith

Assistant Professor of Nursing MSN, RN, CPN
  • MSN; 2018, University of Central Missouri
  • BSN; 1995, Mid-America Nazarene University

Melissa

Smith

SPGS Enrollment Manager

Christopher M.

Smith

Director of Choral Activities, Associate Professor of Music

DMA; Choral Conducting, 2016, University of Kansas

MM; Choral Conducting, 2013, East Carolina University

BM: Piano Performance,
summa cum laude, 2006, East Carolina University

Jill

Speicher

Assistant Professor
  • DVM, Veterinary Medicine, 2000, Iowa State University

Robert

Stoddard

Admissions Counselor

Tia

Strait

Department Chair, Pre-Licensure Nursing; Professor
  • EdD;¬† Higher Education Administration, 2001, St. Louis University
  • MS; Human Resource Development, 1996, Pittsburg State University
  • B GS; General Studies, 1993, Missouri Southern State College

Jessica

Svoboda

Assistant Professor, Community Counseling Center Clinical Coordinator
  • LCPC, SATP-C, NCC
    MA; Counseling, MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2017

Rion G.

Taylor

Professor of Biology; Director, Innovation Academy
  • PhD; Biology, 2008, Syracuse University
  • BS; Biology, 2000, Augusta State University

Danielle

Traudt

Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
  • MSN, APRN, FNP-C; 2002, Arizona State University
  • BSN; 1998, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Darin

Tuck

Associate Professor of History

PhD; 2018, University of Missouri
MA; 2010, Kansas State University
BA; 2007, Washburn University

Ruth

Waggoner

Director of Clinical and Field Based Experiences, Associate Professor
  • EdD: Educational Administration, Baker University 2009
  • MA: 1991, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kansas
  • BA: Elementary Education, 1981, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Gwen

Wagner

Associate Professor, Program Director, DNP, APRN, ANP-C
  • DNP; 2014, University of Kansas
  • MS; 2009, University of Kansas
  • BSN; 1984, McMaster University

Lisa

Wallentine

Chair, Department of Business Administration; Professor of Business

EdD; 2017, Olivet Nazarene University

MBA; 1998, Wright State University

BA; Business Administration and Public Relations, 1994, MidAmerica Nazarene University

David

Wegley

Professor of Business Administration

EdD; Higher Education Administration and Leadership, 2010, Saint Louis University

MBA; 1985, University of Kansas

BA; Accounting & Business Administration, 1982, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Drew

Whipple

Associate Vice President for Enrollment