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Sioux Falls School Board
Cynthia Mickelson: President
Carly Reiter: Vice President
Nan Baker: Member
Kate Parker: Member
Todd Thoelke: Member
Southeast Tech Council
Scott Reed: Smithfield Foods- Southeast Tech Council Chairperson
Mike Crane: Lloyd Companies- Southeast Tech Council Vice-Chairperson
Cynthia Mickelson: Sioux Falls School Board
Daemon Coughlin: Oakridge Nursery
Rob deWit: Baete-Forseth HVAC
Clara Hart: Refugee Congress
Kim Jensen: Avera Health
David Long: Sanford Health
Mark Mickelson: Mickelson & Company
Cindy Monnin: Friessen Construction Co., Inc.
Rick Thaler: Retired SCCD Inc
Tami Skorczewski: Southeast Tech Staff
Brian Williams: Southeast Tech Faculty
Southeast Tech Administration
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President: Robert J. Griggs, JD, University of North Dakota School of Law; BA, University of North Dakota |
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Vice President, Finance and Operations: Rich Kluin, MBA, University of South Dakota; BSBA, University of South Dakota |
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Vice President, Academics: Benjamin Valdez, DBA, California Southern University; EdS, Liberty University; MBA, American InterContinental University; MEd, American InterContinental University; BS, Western International University |
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Vice President, Enrollment Management: Megan Fischer, MPA, University of South Dakota; BA; Dakota Wesleyan University |
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Chief Information Officer (CIO): Erik VanLaecken, MS, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota |
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Dean of Curriculum and Instruction: Craig Peters, EdD, University of South Dakota; MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Dean of Curriculum and Instruction: Kristin Possehl, RN, MSN, University of Phoenix; MEd, South Dakota State University; BSN, Vanderbilt University |
Faculty
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Heather Adamson (General Education: English)
MFA, Minnesota State University–Mankato; BA, Bethel University |
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Patrick Amor (Automotive Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College, ASE Master Certification in Automotive |
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Sarah Anderson (Medical Coding)
AS, Dakota State University; RHIT-AHIMA |
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Brent Bartels (Diesel Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College |
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Mike Bezdichek (Electrician)
AAS, Mitchell Technical College; Electrical Contractor License |
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Vincent Berry (Mechanical Systems/Plumbing Technology)
Diploma, Southeast Technical College, Plumbing Licenses in the State of South Dakota, City of SIoux Falls and the State of Minnesota |
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Cory Borgen (Sports Turf Management)
BS, South Dakota State University; Certified Turfgrass Professional; Certified commercial chemical applicator |
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Pam Boyd (Cardiac Sonography)
BS, Bellevue University; Registered Vascular Technologist; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer |
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Rod Breitling (Civil Engineering Technology/Land Surveying Technology)
MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University; AAS, University of South Dakota/Springfield; Professional Land Surveyor |
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Ruby Castardo (Surgical Technology)
BSW, Dakota Wesleyan University; Diploma, Southeast Technical College |
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Tony Conrad (Media Design)
BA, University of Sioux Falls; AAS, Southeast Technical College |
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Bryan Cox (Mechatronics)
MEd, South Dakota State University; BST, EET, South Dakota State University |
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Debborah Cummings (Pharmacy Technician)
CPhT, BA, Briar Cliff University |
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Chris Davis (Accounting)
MBA, University of South Dakota; BS, Augustana College |
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Dana Davis (Collision Repair and Refinish Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College; ASE, ICar, PPG Platinum, ABRA Presidents Club |
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JoEllen Deschamp (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
BS, RT(R) RDMS. BS, Bellevue University; Radiographer Sanford USD Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
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Amanda Dvanajscak (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, MSN, University of Phoenix; MHA, University of Phoenix; BSN, South Dakota State University |
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Stephanie Entringer (Registered Nursing)
RN, MSN Ed., Clarkson College; BAN, Augustana College |
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Fenecia Foster (General Education: Math)
MA, Minot State University; BA, Augustana College |
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Mylynn Hanson (Healthcare Leadership)
MSN, RN; RN-MSN Walden University; RN Saint Luke’s School of Nursing |
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Matt Haynes (Construction Management Technology)
RN, BSN, BS, South Dakota State University; Secondary South Dakota Teaching Certificate (2018), Licensed General Contractor |
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Lynn Heath (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT; BS, University of Mary, Radiologic Technologist, St. Alexius School of Radiologic Technology; American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, Sonographer, Mayo School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography; American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Registered Vascular Technologist |
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Rhoda Highfill (Hovland Learning Center)
MS, Black Hills State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Dennis Howard (Welding)
Diploma, Tulsa Welding School; AWS certifications |
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Debra Hunking (General Education: English)
MA, South Dakota State University; BA, South Dakota State University; Certified Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Instructor |
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Marcus Hunter (Electrician)
AAS, Mitchell Technical College; Journeyman Electrician; Electrical License in the State of South Dakota; Electrical License in the City of Sioux Falls |
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Marcia Jensen (Dental Assisting)
BS, University of South Dakota; BAS, University of Minnesota; Western Iowa Tech Community College |
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Elizabeth Kassing (Civil Engineering Technology/Land Surveying Technology)
BS, South Dakota State University; Professional Engineering, Land Surveyor in Training |
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Jennifer Keyes (Hovland Learning Center)
BS, Dakota State University |
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Jaclyn Kramer (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University; BSN, University of Sioux Falls |
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Sarah Lang (Licensed Practical Nursing)
BSN, Dakota Wesleyan University; RN, AAS Southeast Technical College; LPN, Southeast Technical College |
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Kristin Larsen (General Education: Math)
MEd, University of Sioux Falls; BA, Augustana College |
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Sara Lease (Registered Nursing)
RN, MSN, University of Phoenix; BSN, South Dakota State University; AA, University of South Dakota; LPN, Minnesota West-Worthington |
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Loretta Leloux (Early Childhood)
MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Stacy McManus (Business Administration)
MS, Colorado Technical University; BS, Black Hills State University |
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Ginger McNickle (Horticulture Technology)
BS, South Dakota State University; AAS, Northeast Community College |
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Jason Merritt (Automotive Technology)
BS, Indiana State University; AAS, NDSCS, ASE: Master Automotive, Advanced Engine Performance, Light Duty Diesel |
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Rich Miller (Law Enforcement Science)
AAS, Western Iowa Tech; Graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command |
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Roger Morris (Computer Programming/Software Support Specialist)
BSCS, Missouri Institute of Technology |
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Britney Mower (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, BSN, University of Texas, ASN, Western Iowa Tech, LPN, Southeast Technical College |
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Debi Nowak (Office Assistant)
MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, Black Hills State University; AA, Northern State University |
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Michelle Osborn (Licensed Practical Nursing)
BSN, Presentation College; AS, Presentation College; Diploma, Southeast Technical College |
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Jo Penning (Medical Assistant)
BS, Globe University; AAS, Globe University; Diploma, Nettleton College |
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Dustin Pepper (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, BSN, South Dakota State University |
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Merrel Pepper (Computer Technician/Network Administration)
MPE, University of Nebraska; BA, Augustana; CCNA and CCAI |
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Dennis Peters (Business Administration)
MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BA, South Dakota State University |
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Jackie Pommer
MBA, University of South Dakota; BS, Southwest Minnesota State University; AS, Southwest Minnesota State University; Certified Online Instructor; Certified Faculty Developer |
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Sherri Post (Healthcare Leadership)
RN, MEd, South Dakota State University; BSN, South Dakota State University |
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Lee Pothast (Diesel Technology)
MS, University of Nebraska Lincoln; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Jennifer Pottratz (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, CNM, MSN, Frontier Nursing University |
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Jean Rose (Business Administration)
MA, Augustana College; BS, Huron University |
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Dennis Russell (General Education: Psychology)
PhD, University of South Dakota; MS, St Cloud University; BS, University of Nebraska, Kearney |
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Jeanette Saugstad (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, BAN, Augustana College |
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Kenneth Schaffer (Computer Technician/Information Technology Security)
BS, Bellevue University |
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Nicholas Schneider (Digital Media Production Technology)
BS, Dakota State University; AAS, Southeast Technical College |
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Johnnie Schroeder (Mechanical Engineering Technology)
BS, Dakota State University; AAS, North Dakota State College of Science |
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Colette Schwartz (Licensed Practical Nursing)
BSN, University of South Dakota; ADN, University of South Dakota |
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Kevin Shotkoski (Diesel Technology)
AOS, WyoTech |
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Megan Solberg (Licensed Practical Nursing)
MSN, Morningside College; BSN, Morningside College |
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Emily Stahl (Veterinary Technician)
DVM, Iowa State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Kristina Tebay (Licensed Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing)
RN, MSN ed. South Dakota State University; BSN South Dakota State University; AAN Dakota Wesleyan University |
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Paul Tunge (Residential Heating & Air Conditioning)
BS, Bellevue University; AAS, Southeast Technical College; HVAC Contractor |
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Jeffrey Van Overbeke (General Education: Speech)
MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Rick Warkenthien (Media Design Technology)
BS, South Dakota State University |
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Kim Weihe (Marketing)
MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, Minnesota State University- Mankato |
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Kristin Wellnitz (General Education: Psychology)
MA, University of South Dakota; BA, Buena Vista University |
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Mike Wendell (Collision Repair and Refinish Technology)
BS, SDSU; PPG Deltron, PPG Envirobase, OSHA CareerSafe, ASE Painting and Refinishing |
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Myra Werkmeister (Registered Nursing)
MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University; BS, BSN, Dakota Wesleyan University; AAS, Southeast Technical College; Diploma, Western Iowa Tech |
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Brian Williams (Marketing)
MBA, University of Wyoming; BS, University of South Dakota |
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Todd Wohlwend (Computer Technician/System Administrator)
MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University; BS-EET/MSIM, RHCSA/Network+ Certified, VMware vSphere 6.x and CWNA Trained |
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Dana Wolff (Business Administration)
MSAS, University of South Dakota; BS, Black Hills State University; Certified Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Instructor |
Lab Specialists
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David Heald, ASE Certified Master Tech |
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Terry Prouty, AAS, Southeast Technical College; ASE Master Certified in Automotive |
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Julie Sackett, AAS, Southeast Technical College; AAS, St. Paul College |
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Joyce Van Zee, CST, Diploma, Southeast Technical College |
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Bernadette Willuweit, LPN Diploma, Southeast Technical College; CPR Instructor Certification, Sanford |
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Levi Wood, Diploma, Southeast Technical College |
Student Success Advisors
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Elizabeth Harder, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Paula Hawks, MSTET, University of South Dakota; BS, South Dakota State University |
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Anna Johnson, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, Southwest Minnesota State University |
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Emily Olson, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota |
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Chelsea Reisch, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University |
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LaDonna Zellmer, MSEd, Northern State University; BS, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) |
Retention Coordinators
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Tara Carruthers, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota |
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Kim Fuerstenberg, BS, Minnesota State University Moorhead |
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