Hesston College announces new faculty and staff appointments

Hesston College announces the following faculty and staff appointments for the 2013-14 year.

New faculty appointments include:

Kyle Albrecht, aviation flight instructor, is a graduate of Hesston College and earned a Certified Flight Instructor License from the aviation program.

Myron Diener, men’s and women’s tennis coach, is a graduate of Hesston College and earned a B.A. in math education from Goshen (Ind.) College and a M.S. in statistics from Oklahoma State University (Stillwater).

Kathryn Glanzer, English instructor, earned a B.A. in English from Tabor College (Hillsboro, Kan.) and a M.A. in English from Emporia (Kan.) State University.

Heidi Hochstetler, student support services, Writing Fellows co-director, College Writing instructor, is a graduate of Hesston College. She earned a B.A. in English and language arts with an education endorsement, a M.A. in education with emphasis on curriculum and instruction and an English as a Second Language endorsement from Doane College (Crete, Neb.).

Marelby Mosquera Jensen, science and English as a Second Language instructor, is a graduate of Hesston College. She earned a B.S. in biology and environmental science from Goshen (Ind.) College.

Ethan Koerner, theatre lighting designer, earned a B.A. in theatre arts: scenic design and acting/directing from Dordt College (Sioux Center, Iowa) and a M.A. in theatre from Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, Ohio).

Dr. Dan Muhwezi, sociology instructor, has a B.A. in political science and public administration from Makerere University (Kampala, Uganda) and a master of public administration and doctor of philosophy in sociology from Iowa State University (Ames).

Travis Nickelson, nursing instructor, earned a B.S. in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing-Saint Louis (Mo.), a master’s in nursing education from Liberty University (Lynchburg, Va.) and an adult/gerontological nurse practitioner certificate from the University of Kansas (Lawrence).

David Rudy, aviation flight instructor, is a graduate of Hesston College and earned a Certified Flight Instructor License from the aviation program.

Clay Stauffer, physical education department faculty and chair, is a graduate of Hesston College and earned a B.A. in physical education/health teaching with an emphasis in athletic training from Tabor College (Hillsboro, Kan.) and an M.S. in health and human performance from Fort Hays (Kan.) State University.

Megan Tyner, theatre technical director, earned a B.A. in theatre performance and a M.A. in communication from Wichita (Kan.) State University.

New staff appointments include:

Jessica Alexander, co-director of campus activities, Snack Shop and Larks Nest manager, earned a B.A. in broadcast journalism with an emphasis in advertising from Oklahoma State University (Stillwater)

Becky Armstrong, director of international student services, is a graduate of Hesston College and is projected to complete a B.A. in early childhood education from Southwestern College (Winfield, Kan.) in May 2014.

Suzanne Burch, aviation department administrative assistant, earned a B.A. from Bethel College (North Newton, Kan.).

Donna Diener, library assistant, is a graduate of Goshen (Ind.) College.

Sheri Esau, Advancement office assistant, is a graduate of Bethel College.

Jeremy Ewy, campus facilities, is a graduate of Hesston College.

Jan Gattis, bookstore clerk.

Janis Hastings, assistant cook.

Jasmine Martin, co-director of campus activities, is a graduate of Hesston College and earned a B.A. in social work with a minor in psychology from Eastern Mennonite University.

Kaitlyn Mast, admissions counselor, is a graduate of the Hesston College nursing program.

Brent McNeil, assistant baseball coach, earned an bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and sports’ studies from Eastern Illinois University (Charleston).

Bethany Miller, admissions counselor, is a graduate of Hesston College and earned a B.A. in liberal arts from Eastern Mennonite University (Harrisonburg, Va.).

Stacey Mumaw, assistant cook.

Carlota Ponds, Alumni and Church Relations administrative assistant, earned a B.A. in third-world studies from University of California-San Diego.

Brett Prothro, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains staff, earned a B.A. from Southwestern College (Winfield, Kan.).

Zac Remboldt, graphic designer, earned a B.A. in graphic design from Tabor College (Hillsboro, Kan.).