Administration
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Oppel, Amanda | Ed.D., MA, MS, BA | Campus President ADA/504 Coordinator |
Darnell, BranDee | Campus Administrative Assistant | |
Given, Linda | Receptionist (Part-Time) | |
Palmer, Tamara | Receptionist |
Admissions
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Vaca, Alex | BA | Director of Admissions |
Allen, Aliyah | Admissions Coordinator | |
Fisher, James | Admissions Representative | |
Luna, Osvaldo | Sr. Admissions Representative | |
McIntosh, Lacy | Admissions Representative | |
Mendez, Brent | Sr. Admissions Representative | |
Murphy, Andrea | Admissions Representative | |
Newsome, Gary | Admissions Representative | |
Scherrer, Chris | Sr. Admissions Representative |
Business Office
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
McPhearson, Sheila | BS | Business Office Manager |
McCoy, Morgan | Business Office Assistant |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
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 | |
Lewis, Elizabeth | Instructor | |
Napier-Siu, Jean | Instructor |
Cardiovascular Sonography
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Bringenberg, Amy | BSRT (R) ARDMS (AB, OB/gyn, FE) RVT (R) | Program Director |
O'Sullivan, Kevin | RDCS, BS | Director of Clinical Education |
Sample Thieman, Daniel | Instructor |
Dental Assistant Program
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Diaz, Catasha | Program Director | |
Nauss, Laura | Extern Coordinator | |
Henderson, Joneia | Instructor (Part-Time) | |
Mills, Sharlyn | Instructor (Part-Time) |
Dental Hygiene Program
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Beckerle, Alissa | RDH, MPH | Program Director |
Luney, Kristen | Certified Dental Assistant – Concorde Career College; Certified Massage Therapist Practitioner – Massage Therapy Institute | Clinical Coordinator |
Camp, Charlene | Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) | |
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 |
Bolyard, Maria | Instructor | |
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 |
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 |
Khan, Maimoon | Instructor | |
Oman, Jessica | Instructor | |
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 |
Schowengerdt, Jacqueline | Instructor | |
Sigler, Leah | Instructor | |
Villalobos, Lauren | Instructor | |
Zarda, Natasha | Instructor |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Bringenberg, Amy | BSRT (R) ARDMS (AB, OB/gyn, FE) RVT (R) | Program Director |
Burns, Ximena | BS, RDMS(OB/GYN AB) RDCS(FE) RVT | Director of Clinical Education |
Engelmeyer, Gretchen | Instructor | |
King, Jessica | Instructor | |
Lyons, Samantha | Instructor | |
Sample Thieman, Daniel | Instructor |
Education
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Barchak, Paul | Academic Technology & Media Coordinator | |
Bednar, Daniel | Online Success Coach | |
Cleveland, Amanda | Re-Entry Advisr | |
DeRosier, Cheyenne | Librarian | |
Huey, Jen | MBA, BA | Academic Dean |
McDaniels, Jenna | Registrar Clerk | |
Stone, Megan | MS | Registrar |
Financial Aid
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Plain, Derrick | Derrick was Corporate Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services at Vatterott Educational Centers | Director of Financial Aid |
Bills, Nellie | Financial Aid Advisor | |
Cusumano, Alyssa | Financial Aid Advisor | |
Koenigsdorf, Derek | Financial Aid Advisor | |
Mogelinski, Cole | Financial Aid Advisor | |
Wheeler, Chad | Financial Aid Advisor |
Medical Assistant Program
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Ramirez, Maria | AOS, NRCMA | Program Director |
Larson, Skai | NRCMA | Extern Coordinator |
Ersery, Raven | Instructor | |
Johnson, Brian | Instructor | |
Worsley, Darla | Instructor |
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Kent, Jacky | M.Ed., BHA, PTA | Program Director |
Palacios, Brandy | Director of Clinical Education | |
Huesing, Jennifer | Instructor | |
Scott, Tracy | Instructor | |
Stenek, Francis | Instructor |
Practical Nursing Program
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Zautner, Michelle | DNP | Program Director |
Zahnar, Sally | DNP, RN | 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 |
Smith, Stacy | Instructor | |
White, Morgan | Instructor |
Respiratory Therapy Program
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Naas, Michael | MHA, MA, RRT | Program Director |
Kettler, Lori Ann | BS, ORM, RRT | Assistant Program Director |
Hall, Christina | Clinical Coordinator | |
Ward, Joshua | MSM, RRT | Director of Clinical Education |
Desimio, Stepanie | Instructor | |
Henson, Ashly | Instructor |
Student Affairs
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Benson, Consuela | MBA | Director of Student Affairs |
Cleveland, Amanda | Re-Entry Advisor | |
Martin, Michaiah | Graduate Employment Specialist | |
Rodvelt, Jennifer | Sr. Graduate Employment Specialist |
Surgical Technology
Name | Education/Credentials | Title |
Winslow, Andrea | M.Ed., CST | Director of Surgical Technology |
Housner, Tamara | M.Ed., CST | Clinical Coordinator |