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Faculty & Staff Recognition

2023-2024

Each year, Clarke faculty and staff members achieve great things and contribute significantly to Clarke, their profession, and their community. Congratulations to the following faculty and staff members who received awards and submitted accomplishments and activities from throughout the year:

MENEVE DUNHAM AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

Was not awarded in 2024. Tony Breitbach, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry was the 2023 recipient.

ROSE O’TOOLE STAFF SERVICE AWARD

William Hudson, Director of Intercultural Programs & Engagement

BVM CORE VALUE AWARD

Amy Errthum, MOL, Director of Marketing

FACULTY AND STAFF SERVICE AWARDS

5 Years
Kyle Begle
Jillian Bellings
Brooke Carroll
Kristin Harrington
Bradley Johnson
Katie Langmeier-Schweigert
Tami Lansing
Maria Morris
Mike Paye
Anthony Razo
Kent Renier
Zeny Renier
Robert Stull

10 Years
Roberto Dominguez
Amy Errthum
Sheri Hoyne
Jenni Lehmann
Colleen Mahoney
Loren Rice
Terese Stratta

15 Years
Michael Knock
Amanda Matson
Brian Mueller
Chris Miron

20 Years
20 Years
Lisa Jordahl
Tamara Moore
Lisa Rettenmeier
Rhonda Tranel
Jody Wolfe

25 Years
Amy Dunker
Kathy Vaughn

35 Years
Kent Anderson

PROMOTION, TENURE, AND DEGREES

Susanna Cantu Gregory, Ph.D. Tenure, from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor of Religious Studies
Amanda Greubel, DSW Tenure, from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor of Social Work
Ellen Spencer, Ed.D. Associate Professor to Professor of Education
Melissa DeMotta, Ph.D. Associate Professor to Professor of Biology
Brad Kruse, DPT, Ed.D. Associate Professor to Professor of Physical Therapy

SUMMER GRANT AWARDS

Troy Aiken, MFA, Assistant Professor of Art
Brenna Burgart, MSFP, Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
Penny Demert-Neal, MSN, MRN, CNE, Instructor of Nursing
Lee Johnson, MAE, Assistant Professor of Education
Michaela Koch, MAE, ESL, Instructor of Education
Paula Schmidt, Ed.D., Professor of Education
Vapordeal Sanders, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Business
Ellen Spencer, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Education

FACULTY EMERITA

Andrea Bixler, Ph.D. Professor of Biology

STAFF RETIREMENTS

Julie Reichle, Shift Supervisor Café 1843
Ken Gerken, Head Bowling Coach
Bill Reichle, Dishroom Attendant
Kathy Teig Executive Administrative Assistant to the President
Randy Williams, Plumber