Kansas City - St. Joe (Main Campus) Oversees Satellite and Online

Administration

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Oppel, AmandaEd.D., MA, MS, BA

Campus President

ADA/504 Coordinator

Darnell, BranDee Campus Administrative Assistant
Given, Linda Receptionist (Part-Time)
Palmer, Tamara Receptionist

Admissions

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Vaca, AlexBADirector 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

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
McPhearson, SheilaBSBusiness Office Manager
McCoy, Morgan Business Office Assistant

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Zylstra, MonicaMonica 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

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Bringenberg, AmyBSRT (R) ARDMS (AB, OB/gyn, FE) RVT (R)Program Director
O'Sullivan, KevinRDCS, BSDirector of Clinical Education
Sample Thieman, Daniel Instructor

Dental Assistant Program

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Diaz, Catasha Program Director
Nauss, Laura Extern Coordinator
Henderson, Joneia Instructor (Part-Time)
Mills, Sharlyn Instructor (Part-Time)

Dental Hygiene Program

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Beckerle, AlissaRDH, MPHProgram Director
Luney, KristenCertified Dental Assistant – Concorde Career College; Certified Massage Therapist Practitioner – Massage Therapy InstituteClinical Coordinator
Camp, Charlene Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
Thurlow, LisaDDS, 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, AndreaR.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, JanetR.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, JeanneJeanne 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

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
 Bringenberg, AmyBSRT (R) ARDMS (AB, OB/gyn, FE) RVT (R)Program Director
Burns, XimenaBS, RDMS(OB/GYN AB) RDCS(FE) RVTDirector of Clinical Education
Engelmeyer, Gretchen Instructor
King, Jessica Instructor
Lyons, Samantha Instructor
Sample Thieman, Daniel Instructor

Education

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Barchak, Paul Academic Technology & Media Coordinator
Bednar, Daniel Online Success Coach
Cleveland, Amanda Re-Entry Advisr
DeRosier, Cheyenne Librarian
Huey, JenMBA, BA Academic Dean
McDaniels, Jenna Registrar Clerk
Stone, MeganMSRegistrar

Financial Aid

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Plain, DerrickDerrick was Corporate Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services at Vatterott Educational CentersDirector 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

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Ramirez, MariaAOS, NRCMAProgram Director
Larson, SkaiNRCMAExtern Coordinator
Ersery, Raven Instructor
Johnson, Brian Instructor
Worsley, Darla Instructor

Physical Therapist Assistant Program

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Kent, JackyM.Ed., BHA, PTAProgram Director
Palacios, Brandy Director of Clinical Education
Huesing, Jennifer Instructor
Scott, Tracy Instructor
Stenek, Francis Instructor

Practical Nursing Program

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Zautner, MichelleDNPProgram Director
Zahnar, SallyDNP, RNAssistant Director of Nursing
Powell, Chassidie Administrative Assistant
Blomquist, MichaelMichael 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

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Naas, MichaelMHA, MA, RRTProgram Director
Kettler, Lori AnnBS, ORM, RRTAssistant Program Director
Hall, Christina Clinical Coordinator
Ward, JoshuaMSM, RRTDirector of Clinical Education
Desimio, Stepanie Instructor
Henson, Ashly Instructor

Student Affairs

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Benson, ConsuelaMBADirector of Student Affairs
Cleveland, Amanda Re-Entry Advisor
Martin, Michaiah Graduate Employment Specialist
Rodvelt, Jennifer Sr. Graduate Employment Specialist

Surgical Technology

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Winslow, AndreaM.Ed., CSTDirector of Surgical Technology
Housner, TamaraM.Ed., CSTClinical Coordinator