Hesston College announces new faculty and staff appointments for fall 2013

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.).