Administration and Academics (2021-2022)

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: Crane and Fowler Investments, LLC- 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
Kira Kimball: Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company
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

	President: Robert J. Griggs, JD, University of North Dakota School of Law; BA, University of North Dakota
	Vice President, Finance and Operations: Rich Kluin, MBA, University of South Dakota; BSBA, University of South Dakota
	Vice President, Academics: Benjamin Valdez, DBA, California Southern University; EdS, Liberty University; MBA, American InterContinental University;  MEd, American InterContinental University; BS, Western International University
	Vice President, Enrollment Management: Megan Fischer, MPA, University of South Dakota; BA; Dakota Wesleyan University
	Chief Information Officer (CIO): Erik VanLaecken, MS, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota
	Dean of Curriculum and Instruction: Craig Peters, EdD, University of South Dakota; MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Dean of Curriculum and Instruction: Kristin Possehl, RN, MSN, University of Phoenix; MEd, South Dakota State University; BSN, Vanderbilt University
	Dean of Curriculum and Instruction: Fenecia Foster, MA, Minot State University; BA, Augustana College
	Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction: Jaclyn Kramer, RN, MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University; BSN, University of Sioux Falls
	Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction: Nicholas Schneider, BS, Dakota State University; AAS, Southeast Technical College

Faculty

	Heather Adamson (General Education: English) MFA, Minnesota State University–Mankato; BA, Bethel University
	Sarah Anderson (Medical Coding) AS, Dakota State University; RHIT-AHIMA
	Mike Bezdichek (Electrician) AAS, Mitchell Technical College; Electrical Contractor License
	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
	Cory Borgen (Sports Turf Management) BS, South Dakota State University; Certified Turfgrass Professional; Certified commercial chemical applicator
	Pam Boyd (Cardiac Sonography) BS, Bellevue University; Registered Vascular Technologist; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
	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
	Becca Christian (Health Core/Healthcare Leadership/Phlebotomy) MSN, Walden University; BSN, South Dakota State University
	Tony Conrad (Media Design) BA, University of Sioux Falls; AAS, Southeast Technical College
	Bryan Cox (Mechatronics) MEd, South Dakota State University; BST, EET, South Dakota State University
	Laura Cruse (General Education: English) MA, Minnesota State University, Mankato; MA, Truman State University; BA, Truman State University
	Chris Davis (Accounting) MBA, University of South Dakota; BS, Augustana College
	Dana Davis (Collision Repair and Refinish Technology) AAS, Southeast Technical College; ASE, ICar, PPG Platinum, ABRA Presidents Club
	JoEllen Deschamp (Diagnostic Medical Sonography) MPH, BS, RT(R) RDMS. MPH, University of South Dakota; BS, Bellevue University; Radiographer Sanford USD Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
	Amanda Dvanajscak (Licensed Practical Nursing) RN, MSN, University of Phoenix; MHA, University of Phoenix; BSN, South Dakota State University
	Jenna Ellerbusch (Invasive Cardiovascular) BS, Bellevue University; AAS, Southeast Technical College
	Stephanie Entringer (Registered Nursing) RN, MSN Ed., Clarkson College; BAN, Augustana College
	Keith Gries (Law Enforcement) AAS, Western Iowa Tech; Graduate of the Leadership in Police Organization (LPO) course
	Brett Grinkmeyer (Architectural Engineering) B.Arch University of Houston; M.Arch Southern California Institute of Architecture.  Registered Architect, Texas; LEED AP
	Tori Haase (Licensed Practical Nursing) BSN, University of South Dakota
	Matt Haynes (Construction Management Technology) RN, BSN, BS, South Dakota State University; Secondary South Dakota Teaching Certificate (2018), Licensed General Contractor
	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
	Rhoda Highfill (Hovland Learning Center) MS, Black Hills State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Dennis Howard (Welding) Diploma, Tulsa Welding School; AWS certifications
	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
	Marcia Jensen (Dental Assisting) BS, University of South Dakota; BAS, University of Minnesota; Western Iowa Tech Community College
	Jarrod Johnson (HVAC/R Technology) AAS, Southeast Technical College; City of Sioux Falls Master Mechanic, Sioux Falls Mechanical Contractor
	Elizabeth Kassing (Civil Engineering Technology/Land Surveying Technology) BS, South Dakota State University; Professional Engineering, Land Surveyor in Training
	Jennifer Keyes (Hovland Learning Center) BS, Dakota State University
	Kristin Larsen (General Education: Math) MEd, University of Sioux Falls; BA, Augustana College
	Sara Lease (Registered Nursing) RN, MSN, University of Phoenix; BSN, South Dakota State University; AA, University of South Dakota; LPN, Minnesota West-Worthington
	Loretta Leloux (Early Childhood) MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Stacy McManus (Business Administration) MS, Colorado Technical University; BS, Black Hills State University
	Jason Merritt (Automotive Technology/Department Chair) BS, Indiana State University; AAS, NDSCS, ASE: Master Automotive, Advanced Engine Performance, Light Duty Diesel
	Rich Miller (Law Enforcement Science) AAS, Western Iowa Tech; Graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command
	Roger Morris (Computer Programming/Software Support Specialist) BSCS, Missouri Institute of Technology
	Britney Mower (Licensed Practical Nursing/Department Chair) RN, BSN, University of Texas, ASN, Western Iowa Tech, LPN, Southeast Technical College
	Stacie Noteboom (Accounting) MBA, Minnesota School of Business; BA, Augustana College
	Debi Nowak (Office Assistant) MEd, South Dakota State University; BS, Black Hills State University; AA, Northern State University
	Julie Olson (General Education: Natural Sciences) MS, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota
	Michelle Osborn (Licensed Practical Nursing) BSN, Presentation College; AS, Presentation College; Diploma, Southeast Technical College
	Josettte Otto (Surgical Technology) BS, Sienna Heights University; AAS, Southeast Technical College
	Jo Penning (Medical Assistant) BS, Globe University; AAS, Globe University; Diploma, Nettleton College
	Dustin Pepper (Licensed Practical Nursing) RN, BSN, South Dakota State University
	Merrel Pepper (Computer Technician/Network Administration) MPE, University of Nebraska; BA, Augustana; CCNA and CCAI
	Dennis Peters (Business Administration) MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BA, South Dakota State University
	Jackie Pommer MBA, University of South Dakota; BS, Southwest Minnesota State University; AS, Southwest Minnesota State University; Certified Online Instructor; Certified Faculty Developer
	Jennifer Pottratz (Licensed Practical Nursing) RN, CNM, MSN, Frontier Nursing University
	Terry Prouty (Automotive Technology) AAS, Southeast Technical College; ASE Master Certified in Automotive
	Chamila Ranaweera (General Education: Math and Physics) MS, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; BS, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
	Benjamin Ringling (Horticulture) BS, South Dakota State University
	Jean Rose (Business Administration) MA, Augustana College; BS, Huron University
	Jeanette Saugstad (Licensed Practical Nursing) RN, BAN, Augustana College
	Kenneth Schaffer (Computer Technician/Information Technology Security) BS, Bellevue University
	Mark Schmidt (Mechanical Engineering) BA, Trinity International University; AAS, Southeast Technical College
	Colette Schwartz (Licensed Practical Nursing) BSN, University of South Dakota; ADN, University of South Dakota
	Kevin Shotkoski (Diesel Technology) AOS, WyoTech
	Megan Solberg (Licensed Practical Nursing) MSN, Morningside College; BSN, Morningside College
	Emily Stahl (Veterinary Technician) DVM, Iowa State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Nathan Stoltenburg (Construction Management Technology) AAS, Southeast Technical College
	Kristina Tebay (Licensed Practical Nursing/Registered Nursing) RN, MSN ed. South Dakota State University; BSN South Dakota State University; AAN Dakota Wesleyan University
	Jeffrey Van Overbeke (General Education: Speech) MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Daniel Vos (HVAC/R Technology) MEd, South Dakota State University; BA, Augustana University; AAS, Southeast Technical College
	Rick Warkenthien (Media Design Technology) BS, South Dakota State University
	Jessica Weber (Pharmacy Technician) BA, Briar Cliff University; CPht Designation
	Kim Weihe (Marketing) MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BS, Minnesota State University- Mankato
	Kristin Wellnitz (General Education: Psychology) MA, University of South Dakota; BA, Buena Vista University
	Mike Wendell (Collision Repair and Refinish Technology) BS, SDSU; PPG Deltron, PPG Envirobase, OSHA CareerSafe, ASE Painting and Refinishing
	Myra Werkmeister (Registered Nursing) MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University; BS, BSN, Dakota Wesleyan University; AAS, Southeast Technical College; Diploma, Western Iowa Tech
	Brian Williams (Marketing) MBA, University of Wyoming; BS, University of South Dakota
	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
	Dana Wolff (Business Administration) MSAS, University of South Dakota; BS, Black Hills State University; Certified Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Instructor

Lab Specialists

	Joshua Garcia (Automotive Technology) AAS, Southeast Technical College; ASE Certified in Automotive
	David Heald (Automotive Technology) ASE Certified Master Tech
	Tracy Nielsen (Collision Repair and Refinish Technology) Diploma, Northwest Iowa Community College
	Julie Sackett (Nursing/Networking) AAS, Southeast Technical College; AAS, St. Paul College
	Joyce Van Zee (Surgical Technology) CST, Diploma, Southeast Technical College
	Bernadette Willuweit (Nursing) Diploma, Southeast Technical College; CPR Instructor Certification, Sanford

Student Success Advisors

	Nadine Gjerde, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Elizabeth Harder, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Paula Hawks, MSTET, University of South Dakota; BS, South Dakota State University
	Emily Olson, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota
	Chelsea Reisch, MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University
	Julie Westerman, MA, DePaul University; BSW, University of South Dakota

Retention Coordinators

	Tara Carruthers, MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota
	Kim Fuerstenberg, BS, Minnesota State University Moorhead