Administration
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Packard, Katherin |
Kate Packard earned her B.A. Degree in Human Resources and Family Science from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. She later earned her M.A. in Teaching and Learning from Kaplan University. She began her career in higher education in 2004 at Kaplan University, where she started her career in Admissions. She spent 14 years at Kaplan University, serving in various admissions and operations roles, finally holding the Market Director position overseeing the Nebraska campuses. Most recently she served as the Campus President at the Virginia College in Augusta, GA. |
Campus President ADA/504 Coordinator |
| Barchak, Paul |
Academic Technology & Media Coordinator |
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| Clopton, Angela | Receptionist | |
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Given, Linda |
Receptionist |
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Mister, Jasmine |
Receptionist |
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| Mister, Melanie | Campus Administrative Assistant | |
| Palmer, Tamara | Receptionist |
Admissions
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Vaca, Alex |
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Interim Director of Admissions |
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Luna, Ozzie |
Sr. Admissions Representative |
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| Bills, Nellie | Admissions Representative | |
| Castro, Katie | Admissions Representative | |
| Medez, Brett | Admissions Representative | |
| Mister, Jordan | Admissions Coordinator | |
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Murphey, Andrea |
Admissions Representative |
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| Newsome, Gary | Admissions Representative | |
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Scherrer, Chris |
Admissions Representative |
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| Sharp, Justin | Online Admissions Advisor | |
| Williams, Joshua | Admissions Representative | |
| Wilson, Abigail | Admissions Representative |
Business Office
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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McPhearson, Sheila |
BS, University of Nebraska, Kearney |
Business Office Manager |
| Powell, Pachionetta | Business Office Assistant |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Zylstra, Monica |
Monica Zylstra, Director of Nursing for the BSN program, has been with Concorde since August of 2017, where she started teaching part time in the practical nursing program. In January of 2019, she developed and launched a new simulation program for the practical nurses while continuing classroom teaching. Monica earned her Masters of Nursing education in spring of 2021 at WGU. In April of 2022, she was promoted to assistant director of nursing for the BSN program and the following year promoted to director of the program. The first BSN cohort started in July 2022. Prior to teaching, her nursing career included work on a neuro/ortho/trauma medical-surgical unit and the emergency department. |
Program Director |
| Kennedy, Janet | Instructor | |
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Lewis, Elizabeth |
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Instructor |
| Napier-Siu, Jean | Instructor |
Cardiovascular Sonography
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Bringenberg, Amy |
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Program Director |
| O'Sullivan, Kevin | Director of Clinical Education | |
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Sample Thieman, Daniel |
Instructor |
Dental Assistant Program
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Myles, LaKreasha |
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Program Director |
| Diaz, Catasha | Extern Coordinator | |
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Mills, Sharlyn |
DA Certificate – Penn Valley Community College |
Instructor |
| Monaghan, Erin | Instructor |
Dental Hygiene Program
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Beckerle, Alissa |
R.D.H., D.S., MPH, Alissa Beckerle is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City, Mo., with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene, and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Capella University. Before becoming the Dental Hygiene Program Director in May 2013, she was a dental hygiene instructor at Concorde. Alissa is a native of southeast Kansas, where she received her Associates of Applied Science from Coffeyville Community College. During sixteen years of private practice, Ms. Beckerle provided preventive and therapeutic care to both public health and general practice patients. Alissa joined the Concorde team in August 2010. |
Program Director |
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Luney, Kristen |
Certified Dental Assistant – Concorde Career College; Certified Massage Therapist Practitioner – Massage Therapy Institute |
Clinical Coordinator |
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Camp, Charlene |
Administrative Assistant |
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Thurlow, Lisa |
DDS, Dr. Thurlow is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, Kansas City, Mo., with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She graduated from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan., with a degree in Human Development. She has maintained a private dental practice in Johnson County, Kan., for over 20 years after completing a General Practice Residency program at the Kansas City VA Hospital. Dr. Thurlow serves on the Board of Directors for the REACH Healthcare Foundation and is a Dental Champion for Oral Health Kansas. She is active in the community in terms of service and a leader in organized dentistry, serving in multiple elected offices including President of the Fifth District Dental Society, delegate to the Kansas Dental Association and has served on the peer review committee for over 20 years. With a passion for public health, Dr. Thurlow strives to expose future clinicians to the great needs and opportunities to serve the poor and underserved in Kansas City. Dr. Thurlow joined the team at Concorde in July 2010. |
Dentist |
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Buls, Andrea |
R.D.H, R.T.(R), B.S.D.H., Andrea Buls holds a Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene from the School of Dentistry, University of Missouri, Kansas City as well as certification as a radiologic technologist from Colorado Technical University. Ms. Buls is a healthcare professional that has worked in the dental field for many years providing quality care and building lasting patient rapport. Ms. Buls understands the importance of teamwork within the office and has always strived to contribute to the efficiency and success of the office. Andrea Buls joined the team at Concorde in January 2012. |
Instructor |
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Franklin, Janet |
R.D.H., M.P.H. Janet Franklin is a graduate of University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City, Mo., with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. In 2004, she earned a Master of Public Administration Degree with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration. She has worked in a specialty private periodontal practice for twenty years, performing non-surgical periodontal procedures and patient education. Throughout her career she has acquired valuable knowledge and experience that she share with students. Janet joined the Concorde team in February 2016. |
Instructor |
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Ramos, Jeanne |
Jeanne Ramos is a graduate of Wichita State University, Wichita, Kan., with an Associate and Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. Ms. Ramos provided high quality dental care for over thirteen years as a registered dental hygienist in a rewarding general practice. Jeanne shares her passion for oral healthcare with her students and takes great pride in helping to mold the professional hygienists of tomorrow. Jeanne Ramos completed the EEC I course from the School of Dentistry, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Mo., prior to joining the Concorde team in August 2010. |
Instructor |
| Villalobos, Lauren | Instructor |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Bringenberg, Amy |
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Program Director |
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Burns, Ximena |
Director of Clinical Education |
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Shatterly, Dea |
Instructor |
Education
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
| Cleveland, Amanda | Test Proctor | |
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Balzaretti, Lisa |
Masters - Sam Houston University. Lisa held the positions of Campus College Chair, and Director of Academic Affairs at University of Phoenix, as well as Academic Dean at Kaplan Higher Education. |
Academic Dean |
| Bednar, Daniel | Online Success Coach | |
| Bringenberg, Austin | Registrar's Clerk | |
| DeRosier, Cheyenne | Librarian | |
| Duffel, Morgan | Online Success Coach | |
| Guiterrez, Judy | Registrar |
Financial Aid
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Plain, Derrick |
Derrick was Corporate Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services at Vatterott Educational Centers |
Director of Financial Aid |
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Monica Ojeda |
Assistant Director of Financial Aid |
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| Cusumano, Alyssa | Financial Aid Advisor | |
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Koenigsdorf, Derek |
Financial Aid Advisor |
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| Garcia-Muzquiz, Rosemary | ||
| Mogelinski, Cole | Financial Aid Advisor | |
| Wheeler, Chad | Financial Aid Advisor |
General Education
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Open |
Instructor |
Graduate Employment
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Crump, Linda |
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Graduate Employment Specialist |
| Nason, Dominique | Graduate Employment Specialist | |
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Rodvelt, Jennifer |
B.S. Kansas State University |
Graduate Employment Specialist |
Medical Assistant Program
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Open |
Program Director |
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Warren, Nikki |
Extern Coordinator |
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| Johnson, Brian | Instructor | |
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Worsley, Darla |
Instructor |
Medical Office Administration
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Williams, Tiffany |
Program Director |
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Kent, Jacky |
AAS Physical Therapy Assistant from Missouri Western State University; BS Healthcare Systems Management from Grantham University. Jacky has 6 years as a physical therapist assistant. |
Program Director |
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Palacios, Brandy |
Director of Clinical Education |
Practical Nursing Program
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Zautner, Michelle |
Michelle is a graduate of UW-Madison (BSN), Marquette University (MSN), and Chamberlain University (DNP). She has provided patient care as a Registered Nurse for over 25 years, with the bulk being in women’s health. She takes great pride in seeing students graduate and pass their board exams. |
Program Director |
| Mejia-Johnson, Lydia | Assistant Director of Nursing | |
| Powell, Chassidie | Administrative Assistant | |
| Blomquist, Michael | Michael Blomquist graduated from the UMKC Nursing PhD program in the summer of 2022. As the new nursing simulation coordinator, I look forward to using my extensive clinical background and previous simulation experience to focus on providing high-quality and immersive simulations that prepare students for practice. | Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator |
| Chaney, Rachel | Instructor | |
| Horn, Christy | Instructor | |
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Kingore, Susan |
BSN from University of Mobile; areas of expertise maternal newborn and medical surgical nursing. |
Instructor |
| Kurtz, Melody | Instructor | |
| Zhanar, Sally | Instructor |
Respiratory Therapy Program
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Naas, Michael |
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Program Director |
| Desimio, Stepanie | Instructor | |
| Henson, Ashly | Instructor | |
| Ward, Joshua | Joshua Ward serves as the Director of Clinical Education for the Respiratory Therapy program. With over 15 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, he embarked on his career journey at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Joshua holds a Baccalaureate degree in The Science of Respiratory Care from The University of Kansas and a Graduate Degree in Management from MidAmerica Nazarene University. Driven by a passion for education and a commitment to support the future of respiratory care, Joshua consistently challenges himself to excel. Beyond his professional endeavors, he cherishes moments with his family and finds fulfillment in coaching little league during his spare time. | Director of Clinical Education |
Student Affairs
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Gurule, Dan |
Dan started with Concorde in 2001 as an MA Instructor. He took over as MA Extern Coordinator in 2009. In 2014 Dan joined Student Affairs as a Senior Graduate Employment Specialist. Dan has been a great asset to the Student Affairs team and was recently promoted to Director of Student Affairs. |
Director of Operations |
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Pinto, Kathryn |
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Re-Entry Advisor |
Surgical Technology
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Name |
Education/Credentials |
Title |
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Winslow, Andrea |
BS - Georgia State University; Masters in Higher Education - National American University. Several years experience as a surgical technician, as well as Surg Tech instructor, and Program Director for Associates of Applies Science in Surgical Technology |
Director of Surgical Technology |
| Goudeau, Marquis | Instructor | |
| Housner, Tamara | Clinic Coordinator |