Cindy Hagle, BS, CPC
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Cindy joined Southeast Tech in 2013 when the Medical Coding Program began. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Southeast Tech and says the best part of her job is watching her students graduate and become successfully employed coders.
Cindy holds a bachelor’s degree in Business, but has worked in the Medical Coding field for many years. She has worked as a coder, a coding analyst, and a coding manager before coming to Southeast Tech. She is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and a Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA). She usually has some sort of part-time or summer job in the coding field to keep up to date in the ever-changing coding world.
When Cindy isn’t working, she keeps busy with her family, which includes her husband, two sons, soon-to-be daughter in law, and two Golden Doodles. A native of Chamberlain, Cindy and her family spend as many weekends as possible on the river boating, fishing and kayaking.
Education: BS, Minnesota State University, Moorhead, CPC; CPMA
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Debi Nowak, MEd
Instructor
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Debi Nowak is the program advisor for the one-year Office Assistant diploma and the two-year Administrative Assistant AAS degree. She also teaches a number of general education Introduction to Computer and Computer Essentials classes for students in a variety of programs. Instructional areas include: Microsoft Office applications, computer literacy, keyboarding, office procedures, 10-key calculation, document formatting and production, filing, phone technique and etiquette, customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and business etiquette. Debi also assists adjunct staff with curriculum and development, curriculum libraries, and training.
During her employment with Southeast Tech, Debi has served in a variety of capacities. Under the Tech Prep program, she worked with area high school teachers, counselors, and principals providing training opportunities in career development, applied academics and articulation. She also served as Admissions Specialist assisting with recruitment activities, advising and registering students.
Debi was named Outstanding Graduate Student in Curriculum and Instruction from SDSU College of Education and Human Sciences, Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership. She holds a South Dakota Post-Secondary Instructor Credential.
Debi serves on the Southeast Tech In-Service Committee, Wellness Committee, and is a member of the Business Division Advisory Board. She also serves as a peer mentor for new instructors.
Prior to her employment at Southeast Tech, Debi worked as a database aide, computer programmer, microcomputer support specialist, and corporate trainer. She has a strong working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications, curriculum development, and instruction.
Debi works hard to keep up with current technology to ensure that her students are the best possible candidates when they enter the workplace.
Outside of work, Debi enjoys family activities such as camping, water skiing, biking, walking and many more outdoor activities.
Education: MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, Black Hills State University; AA, Northern State University
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