About
- Adjunct Instructor of Piano
Department: Faculty
Brett Janssen
Deborah Penner Ph.D.
About
- Adjunct Instructor in Composition
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
BIO
Dr. Penner has 27 plus years of teaching and is English Professor Emeritus at Tabor College. She teaches writing, literature, rhetoric, and criticism. She resides in Hillsboro, Ks.
Contact
- Phone: (620) 240-0400
- Email: [email protected]
Aleen Ratzlaff Ph.D.
About
- Adjunct Instructor in Public Speaking
EDUCATION
B.A. Tabor College
M.A. Wichita State University
Ph.D. University of Florida
BIO
Aleen J. Ratzlaff, PhD, has taught undergraduate Communication courses, including Public Speaking, for over 25 years. She earned her doctorate at the University of Florida and a master’s at Wichita State University. Using archival primary sources and oral histories, her main research focus is the Black Press and its role in community building, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Publications include “Black Press Pioneers in Kansas” and several chapters in “Seeking a Voice: Images of Race and Gender in the 19th Century,” Rushing and Kittrell, eds.
Contact
- Phone: (620) 242-0400
- Email: [email protected]
Lara Schoming M.A.T.
About
- Assistant Professor of Education
EDUCATION
B.S., McPherson College
M.A.T, Friends University
Contact
- Phone: (620) 480-0438
- Email: [email protected]
Keiran President M.B.A.
About
- Head Tennis Coach
- Guest Lecturer in Marketing and International Business
EDUCATION
B.S., Ottawa University
M.B.A., William Woods University
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
Killian Alvin Millner B.A.
About
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Digital Media
EDUCATION
B.A. McPherson College
Contact
- Phone: (620) 242-0400
- Email: [email protected]
Laura Kristine Hultquist M.S.
About
- 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.
Contact
- Phone: (620) 242-0400
- Email: [email protected]
Dan Colson Ph.D.
About
- Associate Professor of English
EDUCATION
PhD, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
M.A., Missouri State University
M.L.A., Texas Christian University
B.S., Evangel University
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
“When students make decisions about the shape of their education and have the freedom to approach materials initially through their existing interests, knowledge, and passion, they develop a firm grasp of the subject. Just as important, however, are the openness and confidence toward new learning that come from being part of a community of individuals, not simply “a class.” Ultimately, my teaching seeks not only to foster an environment in which everyone talks, but a joint project in which each student and I develop a relationship built on mutual trust that both of us deserve a say in how we approach the process.”
Contact
- Phone: (620) 242-0531
- Email: [email protected]
Jerrad Willis M.A.
About
- Adjunct Instructor in Communication and English
EDUCATION
B.A., English, University of Saint Mary
B.A., Theatre, University of Saint Mary
M.A., Communication, Fort Hays State University
BIO
By day, Jerrad Willis is a mild-mannered academic who wields the power of words with precision and passion. He transforms anxious freshmen into confident communicators and reluctant writers into masters of the pen. With a chalkboard as his canvas and a syllabus as his script, Mr. Willis guides students through the labyrinth of grammar, rhetoric, and persuasive speech.
But beware! In the world of academia, Willis is a formidable force. Known for his quick wit, sharp critiques, and an uncanny ability to make even the driest of topics come alive, he’s the superhero of sentence structure, the vigilante of vocal variety.
When not shaping minds in the classroom, Willis can be found on his Powerful Peloton, training for a Mighty Marathon, or Skillfully Streaming on his Twitch channel. His mission: to inspire, to educate, and to unleash the inner wordsmith in every student he encounters.
Contact
- Phone: (620) 242-0400
- Email: [email protected]
Kara Voss M.Ed.
About
- Assistant Professor of Sports Studies
EDUCATION
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, McPherson College
B.S. in Health and Physical Education, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Contact
- Phone: (620) 242-0591
- Email: [email protected]