Administration, Staff and Faculty (On Ground and Online)

Administration

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Oppel, Amanda 

Campus President

ADA/504 Coordinator

Barchak, Paul Academic Technology & Media Coordinator
Clopton, Angela Receptionist
Given, Linda Receptionist
Mister, Jasmine Receptionist
Mister, Melanie Campus Administrative Assistant
Palmer, Tamara Receptionist

Admissions

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Vaca, Alex Interim Director of Admissions
Luna, Ozzie Sr. Admissions Representative
Bills, Nellie Admissions Representative
Castro, Katie Admissions Representative
Medez, Brett Admissions Representative
Mister, Jordan Admissions Coordinator
Murphey, Andrea Admissions Representative
Newsome, Gary Admissions Representative
Scherrer, Chris Admissions Representative
Sharp, Justin Online Admissions Advisor
Williams, Joshua Admissions Representative
Wilson, Abigail Admissions Representative 

Business Office

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
McPhearson, SheilaBS, University of Nebraska, KearneyBusiness Office Manager
Powell, Pachionetta 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, Amy Program Director
O'Sullivan, Kevin Director of Clinical Education
Sample Thieman, Daniel Instructor

Dental Assistant Program

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Myles, LaKreasha Program Director
Diaz, Catasha Extern Coordinator
Mills, SharlynDA Certificate – Penn Valley Community CollegeInstructor
Monaghan, Erin Instructor

Dental Hygiene Program

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Beckerle, AlissaR.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
Luney, KristenCertified Dental Assistant – Concorde Career College; Certified Massage Therapist Practitioner – Massage Therapy InstituteClinical Coordinator
Camp, Charlene Administrative Assistant
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
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
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
Villalobos, Lauren Instructor

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
 Bringenberg, Amy Program Director
Burns, Ximena Director of Clinical Education
Shatterly, Dea Instructor

Education

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Cleveland, Amanda Test Proctor
Balzaretti, LisaMasters - 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

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Plain, DerrickDerrick was Corporate Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services at Vatterott Educational CentersDirector of Financial Aid
Monica Ojeda Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Cusumano, Alyssa Financial Aid Advisor
Koenigsdorf, Derek Financial Aid Advisor
Garcia-Muzquiz, Rosemary  
Mogelinski, Cole Financial Aid Advisor
Wheeler, Chad Financial Aid Advisor

General Education

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Open Instructor

Graduate Employment

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Crump, Linda Graduate Employment Specialist
Nason, Dominique Graduate Employment Specialist
Rodvelt, JenniferB.S. Kansas State UniversityGraduate Employment Specialist

Medical Assistant Program

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Open Program Director
Warren, Nikki Extern Coordinator
Johnson, Brian Instructor
Worsley, Darla Instructor

Medical Office Administration

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Williams, Tiffany Program Director

Physical Therapist Assistant Program

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Kent, JackyAAS 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
Palacios, Brandy Director of Clinical Education

Practical Nursing Program

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Zautner, MichelleMichelle 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, 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
Chaney, Rachel Instructor
Horn, Christy Instructor
Kingore, SusanBSN from University of Mobile; areas of expertise maternal newborn and medical surgical nursing.Instructor
Kurtz, Melody Instructor
Zhanar, Sally Instructor

Respiratory Therapy Program

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Naas, Michael Program Director
Desimio, Stepanie Instructor
Henson, Ashly Instructor
Ward, JoshuaJoshua 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

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Gurule, DanDan 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
Pinto, Kathryn Re-Entry Advisor

Surgical Technology

NameEducation/CredentialsTitle
Winslow, AndreaBS - 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 TechnologyDirector of Surgical Technology
Goudeau, Marquis Instructor
Housner, Tamara Clinic Coordinator