Apr 27, 2025

2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Administration and Academics (2025-2026)

Sioux Falls School Board
Southeast Tech Council
Southeast Tech Administration
Faculty
Lab Specialists
Student Success Advisors

Sioux Falls School Board

Kate Serenbetz: President
Carly Reiter: Vice President
Nan Baker: Member
Cynthia Mickelson: Member
Marc Murren: Member
Kate Parker: Member

Southeast Tech Council

Mark Mickelson: Mickelson & Company - Southeast Tech Council Chairperson
Kim Jensen: Avera Health - Southeast Tech Council Vice Chairperson

Colin Bretsch: Malloy Electric
Daemon Coughlin: Oakridge Nursery
Rob deWit: Baete-Forseth HVAC
Mike Jamison: Puetz Design + Build (retired)
Bob Jarding: Electric Supply, Co Inc.
Kira Kimball: Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company
Tolcha Mesele: Smithfield Foods
Carly Reiter: Sioux Falls School Board
Scott Schaefer: Sanford Health
Tami Skorczewski: Southeast Tech Staff
Andrea Smith: McGough
Brian Williams: Southeast Tech Faculty

Southeast Tech Administration

President: Cory Clasemann
Ph.D., Indiana University; MM, University of Phoenix; BA, Creighton 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: Jason Merritt
BS, Indiana State University; AAS, NDSCS, ASE: Master Automotive, Advanced Engine Performance, Light Duty Diesel

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: Nicholas Schneider
M.A., University of South Dakota; BS, Dakota State University; AAS, Southeast Technical 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: Deborah Letcher
RN, PhD, South Dakota State University; MAN, Augustana University; BAN, Augustana University

Southeast Tech Faculty

Heather Adamson (General Education: English)
MFA, Minnesota State University–Mankato; BA, Bethel University

Diana Albers (Nursing Programs)
MSN-Ed, Capella University, BSN Clarkson College

Adam Anderson (Diesel Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College

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

Tracy Bird (Behavioral and Mental Health Technician)
MPH, University of South Dakota; CAASt Certificate, University of South Dakota; BS, University of Minnesota

Cory Borgen (Sports Turf Management)
BS, South Dakota State University; Certified Turfgrass Professional; Certified commercial chemical applicator

Erica Burshiem (Medical Coding)
BS, Dakota State University

Jennifer Byall (General Education: Math)
MEd, University of Phoenix; BS Excelsior College

Rebecca Carlson (Dental Assisting)
BS, University of South Dakota; RDH, CDA

Audree Cermak (Veterinary Technician)
AAS, Globe University; CVT- State of South Dakota

Becca Christian (Licensed Practical Nursing)
MSN, Walden State 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

Sarah DeHaai (Registered Nursing/Licensed Practical Nurse)
MS, Western Governors University; BS, Dakota Wesleyan University; AS, Dakota Wesleyan University

Lisha Devorak (Nursing Programs)
MSN, Walden University; BSN, SDSU; Associates of Science and LPN, Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Maria de Zuviria Padlock (Computer Programming)
BS, Utah Valley University; AS, Utah Valley University

Michael Ebbing (Human Resources Management)
MLRHR, Cleveland State University; BA, Augustana University

Jenna Ellerbusch (Invasive Cardiovascular)
BS, Bellevue University; AAS, Southeast Technical College

Stephanie Entringer (Registered Nursing)
RN, Ed.D., Clarkson College; MSN Ed., Clarkson College; BAN, Augustana College

Daniel EisenVos (HVAC/R Technology)
MEd, South Dakota State University; BA, Augustana University; AAS, Southeast Technical College

Bridgett Gacke (Health Core/Healthcare Leadership/Phlebotomy)
MSN Ed, Walden University; BSN, South Dakota State University

Joshua Garcia (Automotive Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College; ASE Certified in Automotive

Keith Gries (Law Enforcement)
AAS, Western Iowa Tech; Graduate of the Leadership in Police Organization (LPO) course

Traci Grogan (Registered Nursing)
MSN, Western Governors University; BSN, South Dakota State University

Emily Halfpop (General Education: Natural Sciences)
MS, Northeast College of Health Sciences; BS, Presentation College; AS Presentation College

Blair Hansen (Medical Lab Technician)
MLS, BS South Dakota State University; AAS, Mitchell Technical College; Diploma, Southeast Technical College

Matt Haynes (Construction Management Technology)
RN, BSN, BS, South Dakota State University; Secondary South Dakota Teaching Certificate (2018), Licensed General Contractor

Dennis Howard (Welding)
Diploma, Tulsa Welding School; AWS certified

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, RDH; BAS, University of Minnesota; Diploma, Western Iowa Technical College, CDA

Jarrod Johnson (HVAC/R Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College; City of Sioux Falls Master Mechanic, Sioux Falls Mechanical Contractor

Lindsay Jordahl (Cardiac Sonography)
BS, South Dakota State University; AAS, Southeast Technical College; RVT Certification

Elizabeth Kassing (Civil Engineering Technology/Land Surveying Technology)
MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University; Professional Engineering, Land Surveyor in Training

Jennifer Keyes (Hovland Learning Center)
BS, Dakota State University

Aaron Lalley (Mechanical Engineering Technology)
PhD, South Dakota School of Mines; MS, South Dakota School of Mines; BS, South Dakota School of Mines

Amber Langbehn (Nursing)
Diploma, Southeast Technical College

Kristin Larsen (General Education: Math)
MEd, University of Sioux Falls; BA, Augustana College

Loretta Leloux (Early Childhood)
MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University

Paul Letsche (Land Survey Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College

Annie McGuire (Surgical Technology)
AS, Presentation College; Diploma, Lake Area Technical College

Erin Mekelburg (General Education: CSC)
MS, University of Great Falls; BS, Bellevue University; AAS, Southeast Technical College

Rich Miller (Law Enforcement Science)
AAS, Western Iowa Tech; Graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command

Doanh Mohamud (Nursing Programs)
BSN, RN; BSN, Augustana University

Sarah Nussbaum (Licensed Practical Nursing)
MSN, Walden University; BSN, South Dakota State University

Michelle Osborn (Licensed Practical Nursing)
MSN, Aspen University; BSN, Presentation College; AS, Presentation College; Diploma, Southeast Technical College

Josette 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/System and Network Security)
MPE, University of Nebraska; BA, Augustana; CCNA and CCAI

Dennis Peters (Business Administration)
MBA, University of Sioux Falls; BA, South Dakota State University

Jennifer Pottratz (Licensed Practical Nursing)
MSN, Frontier Nursing University; Post-Master’s Certificates, Walden University; BSN, South Dakota State University; Diploma, Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Terry Prouty (Automotive Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College; ASE Master Certified in Automotive

Benjamin Ringling (Horticulture)
BS, South Dakota State University

Brittany Rivere (Licensed Practical Nursing)
MSN, American Sentinel University; BSN, South Dakota State University

Jeanette Saugstad (Licensed Practical Nursing)
RN, BAN, Augustana College

Kenneth Schaffer (Computer Technician/System and Network Security)
BS, Bellevue University; AAS Southeast Technical College, UNS / UEWA / UBRSS

Mark Schmidt (Mechanical Engineering)
BA, Trinity International University; AAS, Southeast Technical College

Colette Schwartz (Registered Nursing)
MSN Ed, Indiana Wesleyan University; BSN, University of South Dakota; ADN, University of South Dakota

Greg Schwebach (Architectural Engineering)
AAS, Southeast Technical College

Kevin Shotkoski (Diesel Technology)
AOS, WyoTech

Megan Solberg (Licensed Practical Nursing)
MSN, Morningside College; BSN, Morningside College

Jennifer Sparkman (Respiratory Therapy)
MSRC, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio; BSRT, University of Cincinnati

Emily Stahl (Veterinary Technician)
DVM, Iowa State University; BS, South Dakota State University

Jason Steinmetz (Diesel Technology)
AOS, Denver Automotive and Diesel College; EPA 609 Certified

Lynard Stelley (Welding)
AAS, Jamestown Community College; AWS certified

Nathan Stoltenburg (Construction Management Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College

Raquel VandenBosch (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
BHS, University of South Dakota; AAS, Southeast Technical College; RDMS Certification; RVT Certification

Jeffrey Van Overbeke (General Education: Speech)
MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University

Jill Vettrus (General Education: Math)
MST, South Dakota State University; BA, Augustana University

Rick Warkenthien (Media Design Technology)
BS, South Dakota State University

Jessica Weber (Accounting)
MBA, Western Governors University; 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, South Dakota State University; PPG Deltron, PPG Envirobase, OSHA CareerSafe, ASE Painting and Refinishing

Lexie Willer (Vascular Sonography)
BS, Bryan College of Health Sciences

Brian Williams (Marketing)
MBA, University of Wyoming; BS, University of South Dakota

Todd Wohlwend (Computer Technician/System and Network Security)
MS, South Dakota State University; MSIM; BS, South Dakota State University - BS-EET, COI - Certified Online Instructor, UNS / UEWA / UBRSS / RHCSA / Network+ Certified, VMware vSphere 7.x and CWNA Trained

Tori Wolf (Licensed Practical Nursing)
BSN, University of South Dakota

Southeast Tech Lab Specialists

Amber Langbehn (Licensed Practical Nursing)
Diploma, Southeast Technical College; Diploma, Lake Area Technical College

Tracy Nielsen (Collision Repair and Refinish Technology)
Diploma, Northwest Iowa Community College

Aaron Penning (Automotive Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College

Jeremy South (Automotive Technology)
AAS, Southeast Technical College; ASE Master Technician

Southeast Tech Student Success Advisors

Alex Andersen
M.Ed., South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University

Tara Carruthers
MA, University of South Dakota; BS, University of South Dakota

Elizabeth Harder
MS, South Dakota State University; BS, South Dakota State University

Kally Jorgensen
M.Ed., Southern Methodist University; BA, University of North Dakota

Kelli Rogotzke
M.Ed., South Dakota State University; BA, Augustana University

Megan Rothenberger
M.A. University of Iowa; B.A., Luther College

Ashley Vis
M.Ed., University of Sioux Falls; BS, Dakota State University