You are here

Home

Faculty & Staff Directory

Last Name


Department Directory

A directory of phone extensions for each department within the college

Faculty Office Hours

  • Kelly Austermann

    Bio: Kelly Austermann is an active music educator, performing clarinetist, and scholar in the St. Louis area. She has performed with the St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hot Springs Festival Orchestra, the Gateway Festival Orchestra, the Fountain Hills Chamber Players, the AKME Clarinet Duo, Casella Sinfonietta, the Saint Louis Wind Symphony, the Vintage Brass Band, the Queens of Swing, El Monstero, and the Lettermen. She can be heard in solo clarinet passages on the Grammy-nominated CD, Fireworks! released under the Equilibrium label and on In This Hid Clearing released under the Naxos label.

    Kelly has extensive teaching experience with students of all ages and ability levels. She currently maintains a private studio of clarinet and saxophone students. She is in demand as an educator; she teaches clarinet, saxophone, music appreciation, and fundamentals of music at East Central College, St. Louis Community College, Jefferson College, Mehlville High School, Parkway West High School, Fox High School, Washington Middle School, and Margaret Buerkle Middle School.

    She has performed and presented research at the International Clarinet Association`s ClarinetFest, the Midwest Clarifest Conference, the American Single Reed Summit Conference, the American Musicological Society Scholars Conference, and the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors Conference. She has also toured with the AKME Clarinet Duo to present numerous masterclasses and perform for university students. She received her Bachelors of Music from the University of Missouri-Columbia, her Masters of Music from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, and recently completed her Doctor of Musical Arts from Arizona State University.

  • Cheryl Aylesworth
    • Name: Cheryl Aylesworth
    • Title: Adjunct-Psychology
    • Department: Psychology
  • Mollie Baker
    • Name: Mollie Baker
    • Title: Adjunct-Business Mgmt
    • Department: Business Management
  • Jeffrey Barrington
    • Name: Jeffrey Barrington
    • Title: Adjunct-Business Mgmt
    • Department: Business Management
  • Sandy Basler
    • Name: Sandy Basler
    • Title: Adjunct-Early Childhood Edu
    • Department: Early Childhood Education
  • Gregory Belmar
    • Name: Gregory Belmar
    • Title: Adjunct-HRA Tech
    • Department: Heating Refrig & A/C Technology
  • Cathy Benton
  • Eric Bequette
    • Name: Eric Bequette
    • Title: Adjunct-Political Science
    • Department: Political Science
    • Office: TC 301

    Bio: Political Science

  • Andrew Binder

    Bio: Andrew Binder is a bassist and composer from St. Louis, Missouri. Andrew holds a D.M.A. from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana in Jazz Performance with a cognate in Music Composition, a M.M. in Music Composition from the University of Miami Frost School of Music, and B.M.A. degrees in Composition, Jazz Studies and Double Bass Performance from Bowling Green State University.

    Some of his accomplishments include winner of the 2018 Ensemble Ibis Competition Graduate division for his piece Brux, winner of the 26th Annual Craig`s Keyboards/UT Young Composer`s Competition; Finalist in the 2014 Douglas Wayland Chamber Competition Graduate Division; Works performed or recorded by new music groups Dal Niente, Ritual Action, and Ensemble Ibis; works read by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and members of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra; Arrangements recorded or performed by University of Studio Jazz Band, Miami Vocal Jazz Ensemble, University of Illinois` Concert Jazz Band and Repertory Jazz Orchestra. Andrew has also participated in the Charlotte New Music Festival and the Dal Niente + DePaul Summer Residency for New Music, and is a current participant in the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop under the direction of Alan Ferber and Andy Farber.

    As a bassist, Andrew has performed in a wide variety of groups with high-caliber musicians throughout the US. Some notable musicians include Chip McNeill, Joel Spencer, Tito Carrillo, Larry Gray, Chip Stephens, Mark Tonelli, Jose Gobbo, Dave Stone, and Tammy McCann.

  • Brit Blasingame
  • Betty Boyer
    • Name: Betty Boyer
    • Title: Adjunct-CIS
    • Department: Computer Information Systems
  • Nicole Boyer
  • Ryan Bredlau
  • Jenifer Buffington
  • Jennifer Butler
    • Name: Jennifer Butler
    • Title: Adjunct-History
    • Department: History
    • Office: TC 301

    Bio: Adjunct History instructor

  • Rhiana Caldwell
    • Name: Rhiana Caldwell
    • Title: Adjunct-Emergency Medical Tech
    • Department: Emergency Medical Technology
  • Lisa Callahan
    • Name: Lisa Callahan
    • Title: Adjunct-Teacher Education
    • Department: Teacher Education
  • Blake Carroll
    • Name: Blake Carroll
    • Title: Adjunct-Art
    • Department: Art
    • Office: FA 206

    Bio: Blake Carroll received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Kansas City Art Institute, and his Master of Fine Arts from Boston University. Mr. Carroll creates paintings and photographs that combine figurative and abstract elements. Traditional themes of portraiture and landscape are explored in his work, as well as jazz music and urban/rural life. He works in the oil, acrylic, watercolor, and encaustic media.

  • Lucas Carter
    • Name: Lucas Carter
    • Title: Adjunct-Welding(College)
    • Department: Welding (College Credit)
  • James Casey
    • Name: James Casey
    • Title: Adjunct-Culinary Arts(College)
    • Department: Culinary Arts (College Credit)
  • Angeline Catena
    • Name: Angeline Catena
    • Title: Adjunct-Physical Science
    • Department: Physical Science
  • Scott Cazadd
    • Name: Scott Cazadd
    • Title: Adjunct-Business Mgmt
    • Department: Business Management
    • Phone: 636-481-3350
    • Office: ASI 213

    Bio: Master of Business Admin: University of Missouri - St. Louis. Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management: University of Missouri - St. Louis Licensed in Missouri as a Certified Public Accountant

  • Julie Clark
  • Jack Cleaver
    • Name: Jack Cleaver
    • Title: Adjunct-HRA Tech
    • Department: Heating Refrig & A/C Technology
  • Taylor Cobbel
    • Name: Taylor Cobbel
    • Title: Adjunct-PTA
    • Department: Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Raymond Connolly
    • Name: Raymond Connolly
    • Title: Adjunct-Welding(College)
    • Department: Welding (College Credit)
  • Christy Cornelius
    • Name: Christy Cornelius
    • Title: Adjunct-Early Childhood Edu
    • Department: Early Childhood Education
    • Phone: 636-481-3332

    Bio: Christy Cornelius received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development and her Certification in Preschool/Kindergarten Education from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. She received her M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education from Webster University in St. Louis. She has completed additional coursework at Central Missouri State University and Southeast Missouri State University. Ms. Cornelius has additional certification in Vocational Education. She earned the Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award in 1999.

  • Monique Costello
    • Name: Monique Costello
    • Title: Adjunct-Sociology
    • Department: Sociology
  • Sanela Covic
    • Name: Sanela Covic
    • Title: Student-JCA
    • Department: New Arnold Facility
  • Whitney Crabtree
  • Brian Craft
    • Name: Brian Craft
    • Title: Adjunct-History
    • Department: History
  • Kevin Crandall
    • Name: Kevin Crandall
    • Title: Adjunct-Mathematics
    • Department: Mathematics
  • Kyle Daum
    • Name: Kyle Daum
    • Title: Adjunct-HRA Tech
    • Department: Heating Refrig & A/C Technology
  • Michael DeBuck
    • Name: Michael DeBuck
    • Title: Adjunct-HRA Tech
    • Department: Heating Refrig & A/C Technology
  • Sally Dodge
    • Name: Sally Dodge
    • Title: Adjunct-Economics
    • Department: Economics
    • Office: TC 301

    Bio: Mathematics adjunct instructor

  • Lydia Dorenbusch
    • Name: Lydia Dorenbusch
    • Title: Adjunct-Teacher Education
    • Department: Teacher Education
  • Matthew Duzan
    • Name: Matthew Duzan
    • Title: Adjunct-Biological Science
    • Department: Biological Science
  • Jenifer Eckert
  • Russell Egan
    • Name: Russell Egan
    • Title: Adjunct-History
    • Department: History
  • Kim Ervin
    • Name: Kim Ervin
    • Title: Adjunct-Business Mgmt
    • Department: Business Management
  • Brittany Farmer
    • Name: Brittany Farmer
    • Title: Adjunct-Communication
    • Department: Communication
  • Cindy Farris
    • Name: Cindy Farris
    • Title: Adjunct-Biological Science
    • Department: Biological Science
  • Alan Ferber

    Bio: 3-time GRAMMY-nominated trombonist/composer Alan Ferber has been called "one of the jazz world`s premier composers and arrangers for larger groups" (AAJ-NY) and has been recognized annually over the last decade in Down Beat magazine`s International Critics` Poll and Readers` Poll. He has released eight albums as a bandleader, most recently Alan Ferber Big Band: Jigsaw, nominated for a 2018 GRAMMY award in the "Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album" category. Since 2011, he has been an Adjunct Professor of jazz studies at New York University`s Steinhardt School. Ferber has been a band-member for artists including Esperanza Spalding, Miguel Zenon, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Charlie Hunter, Lee Konitz, John Hollenbeck, and Don Byron. He has recorded extensively in other genres with artists including Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Sufjan Stevens, The National, and Dr. Dre.

  • Patricia Firle
    • Name: Patricia Firle
    • Title: Adjunct-Nursing
    • Department: Nursing
  • Dave Frankenreiter
    • Name: Dave Frankenreiter
    • Title: Adjunct-Mathematics
    • Department: Mathematics
  • Shane Frederick
    • Name: Shane Frederick
    • Title: Adjunct-Welding(College)
    • Department: Welding (College Credit)
  • Robert Frese
    • Name: Robert Frese
    • Title: Adjunct-CIS
    • Department: Computer Information Systems
  • Sandra Frey
    • Name: Sandra Frey
    • Title: Adjunct-Teacher Education
    • Department: Teacher Education
    • Phone: 636-481-3348

    Bio: College Studies adjunct instructor

  • Stephanie Gillespie
    • Name: Stephanie Gillespie
    • Title: Adjunct-English
    • Department: English
  • Karen Graham
    • Name: Karen Graham
    • Title: Adjunct-PTA
    • Department: Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Cody Guinan
    • Name: Cody Guinan
    • Title: Adjunct-Mathematics
    • Department: Mathematics
  • Matthew Gurnow
    • Name: Matthew Gurnow
    • Title: Adjunct-Teacher Education
    • Department: Teacher Education
  • Shane Hanson
    • Name: Shane Hanson
    • Title: Adjunct-Communication
    • Department: Communication
  • Danny Hayden
    • Name: Danny Hayden
    • Title: Adjunct-HRA Tech
    • Department: Heating Refrig & A/C Technology
  • Rick Haynes
  • Cynthia Heitert
    • Name: Cynthia Heitert
    • Title: Adjunct-Teacher Education
    • Department: Teacher Education
  • Lawrence Heller
    • Name: Lawrence Heller
    • Title: Adjunct-Psychology
    • Department: Psychology
  • Taylor Hesskamp

    Bio: Taylor Hesskamp is an enthusiastic teacher and performer in the greater St. Louis area. She currently is the adjunct flute professor at McKendree University and Jefferson College. In 2021, she graduated with her masters degree in flute performance from the world-renowned Royal College of Music which was recently ranked as the top institution in the world for Performing Arts in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2022. While at the RCM, Taylor studied with flute with Gitte Marcusson and Adam Walker, as well as piccolo with Stewart McIlwham. She had the opportunity to perform with the RCM Philharmonic, RCM Symphony Orchestra, RCM Opera, and many chamber groups during her time there. Taylor received her bachelors degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2019 where she studied with Dr. Shelly Monier. In her time there she performed with Wind Symphony, Orchestra, and Flute Choir. During her time at SIUe, she won the Concerto Competition as a sophomore and performed the first movement of CPE Bach`s Concerto in d Minor with the Orchestra.

    Taylor was a member of the St. Louis Youth Symphony Orchestra for three years where she played flute and piccolo. She was awarded first place in the Flute Society of St. Louis competition in both high school and college, first prize in the Central Ohio Flute Association competition, as well as alternate in Atlanta Flute Club?s Young Artist competition. Taylor has attended flute camps including the Iowa Flute Intensive, Whole Flutes, the Consummate Flutist, the Wildacres Flute Retreat, and the Aria Summer Academy where she was able to perform in many masterclasses.

    Taylor currently teaches private flute lessons at Palen Music and early music classes to students ages four to eight years old at Oakhaven Montessori. She also teaches flute lessons in the Mehlville school district. Taylor loves spreading her love for music to absolutely anyone willing to learn.

  • Beth Hoeltke
    • Name: Beth Hoeltke
    • Title: Adjunct-Philosophy
    • Department: Philosophy
  • Jeffrey Hoese
    • Name: Jeffrey Hoese
    • Title: Adjunct-Biological Science
    • Department: Biological Science
  • Tina Howe
    • Name: Tina Howe
    • Title: Adjunct-Psychology
    • Department: Psychology
  • Kelsey Hudson
  • Jessika Jacaty
    • Name: Jessika Jacaty
    • Title: Adjunct-Biological Science
    • Department: Biological Science
  • Sharon Jackson
    • Name: Sharon Jackson
    • Title: Adjunct-Sociology
    • Department: Sociology
  • McKenzie Johnston
    • Name: McKenzie Johnston
    • Title: Adjunct-English
    • Department: English
  • Jennifer Jokerst
  • Rose Karn
    • Name: Rose Karn
    • Title: Adjunct-Business Mgmt
    • Department: Business Management
  • Janice Keller
    • Name: Janice Keller
    • Title: Adjunct-Chemistry
    • Department: Chemistry
  • Jeanne Klos
    • Name: Jeanne Klos
    • Title: Adjunct-College Studies
    • Department: College Studies
  • Christian Knobloch
    • Name: Christian Knobloch
    • Title: Adjunct-English
    • Department: English
  • Charla Lashley
    • Name: Charla Lashley
    • Title: Adjunct-Teacher Education
    • Department: Teacher Education
  • Katie Lauterwasser
    • Name: Katie Lauterwasser
    • Title: Adjunct-Mathematics
    • Department: Mathematics
  • Georgina Lehn
    • Name: Georgina Lehn
    • Title: Adjunct-Business Mgmt
    • Department: Business Management

    Bio:

  • Travis Lewis

    Bio: Travis Lewis is a guitar player and composer with over 20 years of experience as a performer and educator and is known not only in the United States but also in Japan. He received his Doctorate of Musical Arts degree with a concentration in Jazz Performance (and music theory cognate) at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana where he served as undergraduate guitar teacher to the Jazz department under the tutelage of Lawrence Gray. Travis did his undergraduate and Master`s work under the instruction of 7-string guitarist Rick Haydon.

    Travis has a diverse and prolific background playing in multiple eclectic ensembles. Between the years of 2005-2011, Travis made a name for himself in Hiroshima where he performed and taught throughout Japan. His most recent accomplishments include being nominated for Best Jazz Group by the Riverfront Times as a member of the St. Louis based band Animal Children and his work with the nationally known band So Many Dynamos. As a member of the Dynamos, he performed at several major venues and music festivals throughout the U.S. A small list of these include South by Southwest, Pygmalion, and the Valley of the Vapors.

    As a Jazz musician, Lewis is a top call guitarist in St. Louis and has performed on guitar with several major artists including Houston Person, Randy Brecker, The Jim Widner Big Band, George Gee Orchestra, Dave Scott, Dave Pietro, Ken Peplowski, and Terrell Stafford. He has also performed at several conferences including those held by the Jazz Educators Network, North American Saxophone Alliance, and most recently the College Music Society`s national conference in Santa, NM where he gave a solo guitar performance presentation that featured the music of Aaron Copland and Ennio Morricone.

    Currently, Travis teaches at Jefferson College, Blackburn College, KDHX Folk School, and is part of the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society`s Guitar Horizon program.

  • Gary Linden
    • Name: Gary Linden
    • Title: Adjunct-CIS
    • Department: Computer Information Systems
  • Valerie Luvai
    • Name: Valerie Luvai
    • Title: Adjunct-Foreign Language
    • Department: Foreign Language
  • John Mallett
    • Name: John Mallett
    • Title: Adjunct-Business Mgmt
    • Department: Business Management
  • Paula Martin
    • Name: Paula Martin
    • Title: Adjunct-Music
    • Department: Music
    • Phone: 636-481-3358

    Bio: Paula Martin has been an active choral music educator for more than thirty years, having taught singers from kindergarten through graduate school. Professor Martin began her career teaching K-12 vocal music for the Grandview R-2 School District in Jefferson County. She spent more than twenty years as Director of Choirs at Oakville High School in South St. Louis County. While at Oakville High School, Professor Martin`s choirs performed for the Annual Conference of the Missouri Music Educators Association five times. In addition, the Oakville High School Chamber Choir performed under her direction for the Southwestern Divisional Conference of the American Choral Director`s Association in 2009. Professor Martin is the Artistic Director for the Kirkwood Children`s Chorale, and conducts Concert Choir and Cantando Singers. She is also the Artistic Director and Conductor for Enchorum, a professional choral ensemble that performs throughout the St. Louis area.

  • Melanie Martinez
    • Name: Melanie Martinez
    • Title: Adjunct-Physical Science
    • Department: Physical Science
  • Shawn McDaniel
  • Dennis McDonald

    Bio: History adjunct instructor

  • Rebecca Meinhardt
    • Name: Rebecca Meinhardt
    • Title: Adjunct-College Studies
    • Department: College Studies
    • Office: TC 301

    Bio: Teacher Education adjunct instructor

  • Lindani Memani
    • Name: Lindani Memani
    • Title: Adjunct-Communication
    • Department: Communication
  • Anthony Merseal
    • Name: Anthony Merseal
    • Title: Facilities Project Coordinator
    • Department: Maintenance
    • Phone: 636-481-3506
  • Beverly Meyers
    • Name: Beverly Meyers
    • Title: Adjunct-Mathematics
    • Department: Mathematics

    Bio: Bev Meyers holds a Certificate and an A.A.S. degree from St. Louis Community College. She earned her B.A. and M.Ed. at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Ms. Meyers also holds an M.A.T. from Webster University. She serves as the program coordinator for the Math/P.E. division at Jefferson College.

  • Cheryl Miller
    • Name: Cheryl Miller
    • Title: Adjunct-Biological Science
    • Department: Biological Science
  • Brittany Moleski
  • Dana Mora
  • Nicklas Moran
    • Name: Nicklas Moran
    • Title: Adjunct-Business Mgmt
    • Department: Business Management
  • Ernest Morfeld
    • Name: Ernest Morfeld
    • Title: Adjunct-Law Enforcement Acad
    • Department: Law Enforcement Academy
  • Vickie Morgan
    • Name: Vickie Morgan
    • Title: Adjunct-Business Mgmt
    • Department: Business Management

    Bio: Master of Arts Education: Univ of Missouri - Columbia

  • Andrew Morrow
  • Dane Muckler
    • Name: Dane Muckler
    • Title: Adjunct-Philosophy
    • Department: Philosophy
  • Joseph Murphy
    • Name: Joseph Murphy
    • Title: Adjunct-HRA Tech
    • Department: Heating Refrig & A/C Technology
  • Bobby Myers
    • Name: Bobby Myers
    • Title: Adjunct-Communication
    • Department: Communication
  • Janel Nelson
    • Name: Janel Nelson
    • Title: Adjunct-Teacher Education
    • Department: Teacher Education
  • Timothy Nengel
    • Name: Timothy Nengel
    • Title: Adjunct-Fire Science EMT(ATS)
    • Department: Fire Science EMT (ATS)
    • Office: CTE 149
  • Ken Newhouse
    • Name: Ken Newhouse
    • Title: Adjunct-Communication
    • Department: Communication
  • Jacob Nichols
    • Name: Jacob Nichols
    • Title: Adjunct-CIS
    • Department: Computer Information Systems
  • Sarah Ortmann
    • Name: Sarah Ortmann
    • Title: Adjunct-PTA
    • Department: Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Lynn Oster
    • Name: Lynn Oster
    • Title: Adjunct-Mathematics
    • Department: Mathematics
    • Office: TC 301

    Bio: Upon retiring from the Navy, having served as an Aviator for 21 years, Mr. Oster began a teaching career with the Fox School district in 1996. He joined the staff of Jefferson College as an adjunct in 2006 and is currently serving as the mathematics chair at Fox High School.

  • John Pearson
    • Name: John Pearson
    • Title: Adjunct-HRA Tech
    • Department: Heating Refrig & A/C Technology
  • Kristopher Pearson
    • Name: Kristopher Pearson
    • Title: Adjunct-English
    • Department: English
  • Marvin Pennell
    • Name: Marvin Pennell
    • Title: Adjunct-Chemistry
    • Department: Chemistry
  • John Pereira
    • Name: John Pereira
    • Title: Adjunct-Business Mgmt
    • Department: Business Management
  • Shannon Peters
    • Name: Shannon Peters
    • Title: Adjunct-Fire Science EMT(ATS)
    • Department: Fire Science EMT (ATS)
    • Office: CTE 149
  • Kimberly Pitts
    • Name: Kimberly Pitts
    • Title: Adjunct-Business Mgmt
    • Department: Business Management
  • Fawn Ponzar
  • Corey Pounds
    • Name: Corey Pounds
    • Title: Adjunct-Mathematics
    • Department: Mathematics
  • Ronald Quick
    • Name: Ronald Quick
    • Title: Adjunct-Sociology
    • Department: Sociology
  • Melissa Ray
    • Name: Melissa Ray
    • Title: Adjunct-Chemistry
    • Department: Chemistry
  • Phillip Reed
    • Name: Phillip Reed
    • Title: Adjunct-Psychology
    • Department: Psychology
  • Travis Roe
    • Name: Travis Roe
    • Title: Adjunct-Computer Integ Mftg
    • Department: Computer Integrated Manufacturing
  • Samantha Roop
    • Name: Samantha Roop
    • Title: Adjunct-College Studies
    • Department: College Studies
  • Rachel Rose
    • Name: Rachel Rose
    • Title: Adjunct-PTA
    • Department: Physical Therapist Assistant
  • PJ Rueve
    • Name: PJ Rueve
    • Title: Adjunct-CIS
    • Department: Computer Information Systems
  • Sherry Salois
    • Name: Sherry Salois
    • Title: Adjunct-History
    • Department: History
  • Christina Schempf

    Bio: Originally a native of the rolling farmland of southeastern Wisconsin, Christina is a St. Louis based horn player and educator. She received a Master`s Degree from New England Conservatory in Boston as a student of Richard Sebring and studied with Melanie Cottle at Wheaton College in the Chicagoland area as an undergraduate. Christina is an active freelancer and has played with Winter Opera St. Louis, the Illinois Symphony, the Heartland Festival Orchestra, and the New World Symphony. Christina currently works as the director of music programs at Intersect Arts Center, a nonprofit organization that provides arts engagement opportunities for youth, adults, and families in the Gravois Park neighborhood. Aside from her pursuits in music, Christina enjoys various activities including backpacking, foraging, and reading poetry.

  • Mary Schwartz
    • Name: Mary Schwartz
    • Title: Adjunct-Foreign Language
    • Department: Foreign Language
  • Robert Self
    • Name: Robert Self
    • Title: Adjunct-Computer Integ Mftg
    • Department: Computer Integrated Manufacturing
  • William Severson
  • Dustin Shrum

    Bio: Dustin Shrum is a versatile trumpet player in the St. Louis and Kansas City area. Dustin is currently the Director of Bands at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in the St. Louis Public Schools District. He is also the Director of Jazz Studies and McKendree University in Lebanon, IL.

    Dustin holds Bachelor`s degrees in Music Education and Trumpet Performance from the University of Missouri - St. Louis, and a Master of Arts in Music from the University of Missouri - Kansas City.

    Dustin has performed with various groups such as the Funky Butt Brass Band, the Jazz St. Louis Big Band, the Jim Widner Big Band, Master Blaster featuring Steve Ewing, and El Monstero.

    Dustin is comfortable performing in multiple environments including Big Band Lead Trumpet/Trumpet Section, Brass Quintet, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Combo, and Pit Orchestra.

    He has performed with notable musicians such as Marilyn Maye, Byron Stripling, Denise Thimes, The Temptations, and Terrell Stafford. His mentors include: Roger Ingram, Joshua MacCluer, Stan Kessler, Allen Beeson, Dan Thomas, Lisa Blackmore, and Mark Hyams.

  • Ronald Sikes
    • Name: Ronald Sikes
    • Title: Adjunct-Music
    • Department: Music
    • Office: FA

    Bio: Mr. Sikes earned a Bachelor`s of Music Education degree in 1999 from University of MO-St. Louis. While at UM-St. Louis, he participated in numerous ensembles, including the Wind Ensemble, the Jazz Ensemble, the Pep Band (also served as arranger), Percussion Ensemble and the AFRO-Cuban Ensemble. Ron has been influenced by some of the finest educators, including Mark Trautwein, Brad Madson, Dr. Claude Baker, Dr. William Richardson, Marvin Sparks, Jeff Hamilton, and Dennis Reis. In 2008, Ron Sikes completed is Masters in Educational Administration from Missouri Baptist University. Sikes` professional affiliations include the Missouri Bandmasters Association, Phi Beta Mu, Music Educators National Conference, Missouri Music Educators Association, Missouri State Teachers Association, and Percussive Art Society. Sikes was given the "Blue Jay" award for his years of service and dedication to the Jefferson R-VII District. Sikes remains active as performer, teacher, and clinician throughout the area.

  • John Singer
  • Christy Stanley
    • Name: Christy Stanley
    • Title: Adjunct-Business Mgmt
    • Department: Business Management

    Bio: Christy is a graduate of Missouri Baptist University with a Masters in Business Administration. An instructor at Jefferson College since January of 2010, Christy currently teaches Business Communication, Business Math, and Financial Management on line. Christy manages the College Bookstore on the Jefferson College campus and brings a unique mix of business experience and an understanding of what is needed to be successful in the business environment to her courses.

  • Tandi Steffens
    • Name: Tandi Steffens
    • Title: Adjunct-Biological Science
    • Department: Biological Science
  • Scott Steiner
  • Shannon Strawhun
  • JoEllen Stringer
    • Name: JoEllen Stringer
    • Title: Adjunct-Physical Education
    • Department: Physical Education
    • Office: FH 125

    Bio: Jo Ellen Stringer earned her A.A. degree at Jefferson College and her B.S. and M.A.T. degrees from Southeast Missouri State University. She has completed additional course work at Southeast Missouri State University. Ms. Stringer has more collegiate career victories than any other women`s division volleyball coach. Ms. Stringer`s Vikings have appeared at the national championships 21 times. She reached the 1,000th victory mark in September of 2000. Ms. Stringer was also one of the five original inductees into the NJCAA Volleyball Coaches` Hall of Fame.

  • Jane Sullivan
    • Name: Jane Sullivan
    • Title: Adjunct-Theatre
    • Department: Theatre Instruction
    • Phone: 636-481-
    • Office: FA 105

    Bio: Jane Sullivan received an Associate of Arts Degree from Jefferson College, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre and English from Fontbonne University, and a Master of Arts Degree from Essex University in Colchester, England. As a faculty member at Jefferson College for over 20 years, Ms. Sullivan has taught Oral Communication, Public Speaking, Beginning Acting and Theater Appreciation. She is a founding member of the Honors Program and teaches two Honors classes, Oral Communication and Theater Appreciation. She also developed WebCT versions of Oral Communication and Theater Appreciation.

    Ms. Sullivan is the 1995 recipient of the Governor`s Award for Excellence in Education, the Linda Johnston Excellence in Assessment Award in 1999-2000, and the Missouri Community College Award for Innovation in Teaching in 2001. She has acted in and directed numerous productions at Jefferson College and other theaters.

  • Curtis Sykes
    • Name: Curtis Sykes
    • Title: Adjunct-CIS
    • Department: Computer Information Systems
  • Shirley Thomas
    • Name: Shirley Thomas
    • Title: Bldg & Grounds Tech I - JCA
    • Department: Maintenance
  • Ronald Trucks
    • Name: Ronald Trucks
    • Title: Adjunct-Business Mgmt
    • Department: Business Management

    Bio: Mr. Trucks has worked as an adjunct instructor in the Business Management Department at Jefferson College since 2005 and currently teaches introductory Bookkeeping and QuickBooks courses. After graduating from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelors of Science in Hotel Administration, Ron worked in the industry for such companies as Hampton Inn Hotels and the Adam`s Mark Hotel Company. Along with operating his own bookkeeping and small business management consulting firm for almost 20 years, he currently serves as the Executive Director for a national non-profit organization headquartered in St. Louis. Additionally, Mr. Trucks has served as a volunteer member of the Board of Directors for Arsenal Credit Union for over 8 years.

  • Jimmie True
    • Name: Jimmie True
    • Title: Adjunct-CIS
    • Department: Computer Information Systems
  • Jeff Tucker
    • Name: Jeff Tucker
    • Title: Adjunct-CIS
    • Department: Computer Information Systems
  • Emily Van Allen
  • Jennifer Van Wyk
    • Name: Jennifer Van Wyk
    • Title: Adjunct-Physical Science
    • Department: Physical Science
  • Shannon VonderHaar
    • Name: Shannon VonderHaar
    • Title: Adjunct-Psychology
    • Department: Psychology
  • Edward Wagner
    • Name: Edward Wagner
    • Title: Adjunct-Teacher Education
    • Department: Teacher Education
  • Stephanie Walbran
    • Name: Stephanie Walbran
    • Title: Adjunct-English
    • Department: English
  • Stacey Walker
  • Jennifer Wallis
    • Name: Jennifer Wallis
    • Title: Adjunct-Sociology
    • Department: Sociology
    • Office: TC 301

    Bio: Jennifer earned her Master`s in Social Work degree from St. Louis University and her Bachelor`s of Art`s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Maryville University. Jennifer has worked with women who have been abused by their spouses, women who have been in prison, children who were involved with the juvenile justice system, children involved in special education, women and children with alcohol and/or drug addictions, children whose parents were either separated or divorced and their parents, children who have been abused (physically and sexually) by their parents and children and adults who are mentally ill. Currently Jennifer works part time for the Fox C-6 School District as a school social worker at the Don Earl Early Childhood Center.

  • Joan Warren
    • Name: Joan Warren
    • Title: Adjunct-CIS
    • Department: Computer Information Systems
  • William Watts
    • Name: William Watts
    • Title: Adjunct-Philosophy
    • Department: Philosophy
  • Emily Werner
  • Deborah Wheeler
  • Trevor Wild
    • Name: Trevor Wild
    • Title: Adjunct-Criminal Justice
    • Department: Criminal Justice

    Bio: Trevor Wild is currently a deputy sheriff with the Franklin County Sheriff`s Office where he has been employed for the past 16 years. He is a supervisor for the SWAT team and a Sgt. within their patrol division. He obtained his A.S. from Mineral Area College. He earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice and a M.S. in Administration from Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO. He possesses credentials from Missouri POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) as an academy instructor. He teaches various subjects for the Missouri Sheriff`s Training Academy in Union, MO, and was an instructor for the Missouri Police Corps.

  • Kevin Wilson
  • Kari Wojtkowski
    • Name: Kari Wojtkowski
    • Title: Adjunct-Physical Science
    • Department: Physical Science
  • Jamie Wunderle
    • Name: Jamie Wunderle
    • Title: Adjunct-Psychology
    • Department: Psychology
  • Brandon Yenzer
  • Samuel Young
    • Name: Samuel Young
    • Title: Adjunct-Mathematics
    • Department: Mathematics
2060 - STL - Jefferson College - Open House - 5600 - APR 2060 - STL - Jefferson College - Showcase - 5600 - APR