Full Time Faculty  Adjunct

Kenneth Boning
Brandon Whittington

Nicole Aden
Lisa Callahan
Lydia Dorenbusch
Sandra Frey
Matthew Gurnow
Cynthia Heitert
Charla Lashley
Daniel Lauder
Amanda Macke
Amy Martin
Rebecca Meinhardt
Janel Nelson
Sarah Perry
Tamela Reaves
Kimberly Schmidt

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Full Time Faculty 

Kenneth Boning

Kenneth BoningTitle: Professor
Office: ASII 404
Phone:636-481-3344
Email:kboning@jeffco.edu

Doctor of Philosophy: Saint Louis University

Dr. Ken Boning joined the Teacher Education faculty in 2006. He earned his Bachelor`s and Master`s Degrees from Truman State University and his Ph.D. from Saint Louis University. Dr. Boning taught high school for nearly a decade and holds certificates in secondary teaching and principalship.



Brandon Whittington

Brandon WhittingtonTitle: Associate Professor
Office: ASI 215
Phone:636-481-3287
Email:bwhittin@jeffco.edu

Doctor of Philosophy: Univ Of Missouri - St Louis

Brandon Whittington earned an A.A. from Rend Lake College, a B.A. from Greenville College, an M.A. from Eastern Illinois University, and both Ed.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Dr. Whittington is a nationally certified psychologist and a licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri. Prior to joining the faculty at Jefferson College, Dr. Whittingon practiced as a school psychologist and a professional counselor in several public school districts and community mental health settings. Dr. Whittington`s research interests include the psychology of religion and the scholarship of teaching and learning. He regularly presents his work at local and national conferences and involves Jefferson College students in the research process, both as participants and student researchers.



 
Adjunct 

Nicole Aden

Nicole AdenTitle: Assistant Professor
Office: ATS 236
Phone:636-481-3462
Email:naden@jeffco.edu

Master of Science in Education: Southern Illinois - Carbondale
Bachelor of Science: Southern Illinois - Carbondale

Nicole Aden, M.Ed., is a 20+ year veteran educator with a variety of experiences & expertise. She has served as a classroom teacher in public & parochial schools. At Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Nicole taught for the Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the Teacher Education Program for Early Childhood Educators. Other experiences in the field include Early Childhood Special Education Instructor at Tri-County Special Education in Murphysboro, IL, Instructor & Disabilities Specialist at SIUC Head Start, & QMHP Youth Counselor at Family Counseling Services in Vienna, IL. Nicole served as director at Anna Heights Early Learning Center, where she is also credited for the planning & start up work prior to opening the center. During her Master of Science degree program, Nicole`s thesis, The Wonders and Blunders of Word Walls in Early Childhood Education, was accepted for publishing by the Journal of Early Childhood & Family Review. An additional experience in the field of education in which Nicole participated was a Group Study Exchange sponsored by Rotary International, where she studied various public and private schools in the Eastern Anglia area of England, as well as Cambridge University. This experience was an incredible opportunity to learn about educational settings & procedures throughout the world. In her current role at Jefferson College Area Technical School, Nicole teaches courses in the Field of Early Childhood Education. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, pets, and the great outdoors. Certifications: Early Childhood Education, Birth to 3; Elementary Education, 1-6; Mild to Moderate Cross Cat. Special Education, K-12; Family & Consumer Sciences, K-12; Language Arts, 5-9



Lisa Callahan

Lisa CallahanTitle:
Office:
Phone:Contact Business, Social Services, Public Services Secretary at 636-481-3314
Email:lcallaha@jeffco.edu

Master of Science: Southwest Baptist University



Lydia Dorenbusch

Lydia DorenbuschTitle:
Office:
Phone:Contact Business, Social Services, Public Services Secretary at 636-481-3314
Email:ldorenbu@jeffco.edu

Master of Science in Education: Missouri State University



Sandra Frey

Sandra FreyTitle:
Office: No Permanent Office
Phone:636-481-3348
Email:szak@jeffco.edu

Doctor of Philosophy: Univ Of Missouri - St Louis
Master of Arts Education: Univ Of Missouri - St Louis
Bachelor of Science Education: Univ Of Missouri - Columbia

College Studies adjunct instructor



Matthew Gurnow

Matthew GurnowTitle:
Office:
Phone:Contact Business, Social Services, Public Services Secretary at 636-481-3314
Email:mgurnow@jeffco.edu



Cynthia Heitert

Cynthia HeitertTitle:
Office:
Phone:Contact Business, Social Services, Public Services Secretary at 636-481-3314
Email:cheitert@jeffco.edu

Master of Arts in Teaching: Missouri Baptist University



Charla Lashley

Charla LashleyTitle:
Office:
Phone:Contact Business, Social Services, Public Services Secretary at 636-481-3314
Email:clashley@jeffco.edu

Master of Science: Southwest Baptist University



Daniel Lauder

Daniel LauderTitle: Sr. Instructional Designer
Office:
Phone:636-481-3357
Email:dlauder@jeffco.edu

Doctor of Education: Maryville U Of St Louis
Master of Arts: Southeast Missouri St Univ
Bachelor of Science: Cardinal Stritch University
Associate of Applied Science: College Of Du Page



Amanda Macke

Amanda MackeTitle: Professor
Office:
Phone:636-481-3453
Email:amacke@jeffco.edu

Master of Arts: Southeast Missouri St Univ
Bachelor of Science Education: Southeast Missouri St Univ



Amy Martin

Amy MartinTitle:
Office:
Phone:Contact Business, Social Services, Public Services Secretary at 636-481-3314
Email:amarti37@jeffco.edu

Master of Science in Education: Missouri Baptist University
Bachelor of Science: Missouri Baptist University



Rebecca Meinhardt

Rebecca MeinhardtTitle:
Office: TC 301
Phone:Contact Business, Social Services, Public Services Secretary at 636-481-3314
Email:rmeinhar@jeffco.edu

Master of Arts: Lindenwood University

Teacher Education adjunct instructor



Janel Nelson

Janel NelsonTitle:
Office:
Phone:Contact Business, Social Services, Public Services Secretary at 636-481-3314
Email:jnelso15@jeffco.edu



Sarah Perry

Sarah PerryTitle: ATS Career Placement & Assessment Coordinator
Office:
Phone:636-481-3498
Email:sperry1@jeffco.edu

Master of Science: Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science Education: Missouri State University



Tamela Reaves

Tamela ReavesTitle:
Office: TC 315B
Phone:636-481-3277
Email:treaves1@jeffco.edu

Master of Science in Education: Southwest Baptist University

Tamela joined the teaching staff at Jefferson College in 2009. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri Baptist University here at the Jeffco campus, and her Masters of Education from Southwest Missouri Baptist University. Ms. Reaves taught 1st and 5th grades in private education for more than 15 years and taught 6th grade in the public school system for 4 years. Tamela became coordinator of the College Studies courses in 2013. She has served on the Curriculum Committee and currently serves on the Student Learning and Support Committee.



Kimberly Schmidt

Kimberly SchmidtTitle: Adjunct-Teacher Education
Office:
Phone:Contact Business, Social Services, Public Services Secretary at 636-481-3314
Email:kschmi12@jeffco.edu