Faculty Directory
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At the University of Saint Francis, the faculty is distinguished not only by their academic credentials but also by their extensive teaching experience and commitment to providing students with a hands-on learning experience. Comprised of dedicated educators who prioritize student success, the faculty goes beyond traditional classroom instruction to create an interactive and engaging learning environment. With a focus on practical skills and real-world applications, they prepare students for the challenges of the job market.
Faculty
Christopher Amick
Assistant Professor, Site Coordinator College of Health Sciences, Department of Medical Sciences camick@sf.edu
Kaitlin Brown
Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor Physician Assistant Studies Program ksbrown@sf.edu
Dr. Ken Bugajski
Professor of English, Director of the John Duns Scotus Honors Program kbugajski@sf.edu
Tricia JV Bugajski
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Director of Graduate School tbugajski@sf.edu
Dr. Clifford Buttram, Jr.
Assistant Professor of Management, Division Director, Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership cbuttram@sf.edu
Amy Lynn Vanover
Student Success Coach, Academic & Career Development Center and Adjunct Professor Kinesiology and Nutrition avanover@sf.edu
Dr. Amelia Clark
Executive Director, Center for Integrated Public Health Education and Research (CIPHER) aclark@sf.edu
Sarah Connelly
Instructor, Respiratory Therapy, and Clinical Site Coordinator, Crown Point Site sconnelly@sf.edu
Dr. Jeffrey Easley
Assistant Professor, Medical Director of Physician Assistant Studies jeasley@sf.edu
Dr. Kelly Eckel
Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Undergraduate Field Experiences Keckel@sf.edu
Dr. Joshua Fairbanks
Assistant Professor, Department Chair of the Department of Medical Sciences and Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies Program jfairbanks@sf.edu
Antoinette Francher-Donald
Assistant Professor and Director of Experiential Learning afrancherdonald@sf.edu
Dr. Kara Peas
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Assistant Studies, PT, DPT Board Certified Women’s Health Specialist, Certified Clinical Instructor kpeas@sf.edu
Dr. T. Alexander Giltner
Dean of Students, Associate Vice President for Catholic Culture, Assistant Professor of Theology TGiltner@sf.edu
Dr. Angie Harrell
Vice President of Healthcare Relations, Dean of the College of Heath Sciences, Professor aharrell@sf.edu
Jennifer Howell
Instructor, Director of Clinical Education for Physical Therapist Assistant Studies, Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, Credentialed Clinical Instructor jhowell@sf.edu
Audra Koldyke
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director , Echocardiography Academy Program Director , Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Program Director akoldyke@sf.edu
Andrew Lehr
Associate Vice President for Student Success and Dean of Student Academic Support ALehr@sf.edu
Dr. Courtney Lloyd
Associate Professor, Assistant Director of the Department of Medical Sciences and Assistant Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies Program clloyd@sf.edu
Heather Lortie
Assistant Professor, Program Director, Radiologic Technology and Advanced Medical Imaging hlortie@sf.edu
Jenny Maldonado, M.S.
Assistant Professor of Biology, Clinical Lab Science Program Director jmaldonado@sf.edu
Beverly Moellering, MS RD LD
Director of Coordinated Program in Dietetics, Assistant Professor of Nutrition bmoellering@sf.edu
Juanita Oberley, Ed.D.
Director of Division of Teacher EducationAssociate Professor of Education joberley@sf.edu
Dr. Tamara Pavelec
Associate Professor of Physics, Department Chair of Chemistry, Math and Physics tpavelec@sf.edu
Mary Riepenhoff, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor Education, Director, Division of Education mriepenhoff@sf.edu
Theresa Sorgen-Burleson
Assistant Professor, Program Director, Surgical Technology tsorgenburleson@sf.edu
Dr. David Stehlik
Associate Professor of Management and Leadership, Business Administration Program Director dstehlik@sf.edu
Kathryn Webb
Director of Simulation and the Nursing Resource Center, Assistant Professor of Nursing kwebb@sf.edu
Dr. Louise Weber
Professor of Biology and Environmental Science, Department Chair of Biology lweber@sf.edu
Samuel Williams
Associate Professor, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track Director swilliams@sf.edu
Dr. Megan Winegarden
Associate Professor of Nursing, Interim Graduate Nursing Program Director mwinegarden@sf.edu
Kayla Wolf, PA-C
Assistant Professor, Director of Didactic Education of the Physician Assistant Studies Program kwolf@sf.edu
