• Adjunct Instructor in Sociology

EDUCATION
Ph.D. Saybrook University–Transformative Social Change (est 2028)
Ph.D. Northeastern University–Criminology and Public Policy (ABD)
M.S. St. Cloud State University–Criminal Justice
B.A. University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)–Sociology with an emphasis on Law, Crime, and Deviance

BIO
I am an agent for positive social change who specializes in restorative and transformational justice studies, spirituality, and qualitative research methods. My educational background has included coursework in criminology and public policy from institutions across the globe. In addition to teaching, I spend time on my farm raising sheep and alpacas and developing my passion for fiber arts including spinning, knitting, tapestry weaving, and home decor.

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I facilitate courses with the intention of developing authentic engagement with the course material and the field of study to inspire lifelong learning. Additionally, I provide students with the opportunity to engage with one another as co-creators in the learning experience through critical analysis and application of the subjects under investigation.

• Phone: (620) 242-0400
• Email: [email protected]

• Assistant Professor of Sociology

EDUCATION
B.A., Macalester College
M.A., Northwestern University
Ph.D., Northwestern University

Teaching Philosophy
“My role is to facilitate skills and opportunities for students to explore their interests.  No matter the specific course subject, I believe sociology has something to interest everyone. It is about developing a way of thinking about the world – seeing how the self and society influence each other — that can be applied to many things. I encourage students to reflect and follow wherever their curiosity leads.”

• Phone: (620) 242-0400
• Email: [email protected]

• Guest Professor

EDUCATION
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
M.S.Ed., University of Nebraska-Kearney
B.S., University of Nebraska-Kearney

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
“Anyone who has grown up in the presence of other humans has grown up in a psychology laboratory.  One thing I try to do in my courses is to help students recognize that and learn to look around and see what they might be able to learn from their fellow humans.”

• Phone: 620-242-0546
• Email: [email protected]

• Professor of Psychology

EDUCATION
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
M.A., University of Kansas
Ph.D., University of Kansas

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
“The theme of many of my classes is critical thinking.  My area – psychology – attracts a lot of nonsense, and my goal is for students to think critically about claims involving psychology.  Second, I work to get students involved in class.  If you’re the kind of person who likes to be part of the action, I hope you’ll join us.”

• Phone: 620-242-0548
• Email: [email protected]