Faculty Directory
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
(by last name)
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Ann L. Adair
Associate Professor, Business
B.S., M.S. Colorado State University
Ph.D. Texas A&M University
Phone: 406.657.1084
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 213
Email: ann.adair@rocky.edu
Daniel J. Albrecht
Professor, Biology
B.A. St. Olaf College
M.S. University of North Dakota
Ph.D. University of New Mexico
Phone: 406.657.1103
Office: Bair Science Center 08
Email: dan.albrecht@rocky.edu
Toby S. Anderson
Professor, Physics
B.S. Belmont University
M.S., Ph.D. Vanderbilt University
Phone: 406.657.1102
Office: Morledge-Kimball 206
Email: andersont@rocky.edu
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James A. Baken
Professor, Art
B.A. Montana State University
M.F.A. University of New Orleans
Phone: 406.657.1135
Office: Technology Hall 28
Email: bakenj@rocky.edu
John Barbaro
Professor, Chemistry
B.A. The Catholic University of America
Ph.D. Texas A&M University
Phone: 406.238.7372
Office: Tyler Hall 203
Email: barbaroj@rocky.edu
Holly A. Basta
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S. Montana State University
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Phone: 406.657.1089
Office: Bair Science Center 101B
Email: holly.basta@rocky.edu
Jay Baum
Instructor, Aviation
Email: jay.baum@rocky.edu
Julie Beicken
Assistant Professor, Sociology
M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
B.A. Oberlin College
Phone: 406.657.1095
Office: Morledge-Kimball 301
Email: julie.beicken@rocky.edu
Karen J. Beiser
Professor, Business
B.S. Western Michigan University
M.B.A. St. Ambrose University
Ph.D. Capella University
Phone: 406.657.1170
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 105
Email: karen.beiser@rocky.edu
Aaron Benner
Instructor, Computer Science
M.S. Montana State University
Email: bennera@rocky.edu
Jennifer R. Beverly
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., Rocky Mountain College
MPAS, Arizona School of Health Sciences
PA-C
Phone: 406.657.1181
Office: Fortin Education Center 112
Email: jennifer.beverly@rocky.edu
Amanda R. Botnen
Associate Professor, Health & Human Performance
B.A., St. Olaf College
M.S., Montana State University Billings
Phone: 406.657.1050
Office: Fortin Education Center 117
Email: amanda.botnen@rocky.edu
Craig Botnen
Instructor, Physical Education and Health
M.Ed. Lindenwood University
Email: craig.botnen@rocky.edu
Jennifer R. Bratz
Associate Academic Vice President
Associate Professor, Music
B.M., M.M. Indiana University
D.M.A. University of Colorado
Phone: 406.657.1114
Office: Losekamp Hall 28
Email: jen.bratz@rocky.edu
Kalyn Briggs
Director of Academic Fieldwork, OTD Program
M.S. University of Mary
Ph.D. Texas Woman’s University
Phone: 406.657.1164
Office: Office 208, Charles Morledge Science Building
Email: kalyn.briggs@rocky.edu
Christi M. Brown
Associate Professor, Equine Studies
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
M.S. University of St. Mary
Phone: 406.698.1099
Office: Tyler 103/Equestrian Center
Email: brownc@rocky.edu
Parker Brown
Instructor, Music
Email: parkerbrownmusic@me.com
James O. Bungert
Assistant Professor, Music
B.M. University of Wisconsin
M.A. University of Iowa
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Phone: 406.657.1113
Office: Losekamp Hall 22A
Email: jim.bungert@rocky.edu
Thomas Burke
Instructor, Music
M.Ed. Montana State University Billings
Email: thomas.burke@rocky.edu
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Chris Cain
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.A. Lewis and Clark College
Ph.D. Washington State University
Phone: 406.238.7380
Office: Tech Hall 17A
Email: chris.cain@rocky.edu
David W. Crisp
Instructor, English
B.A. Stephen F. Austin State University
M.A. Texas A&M University
Phone: 406.238.7375
Office: Tyler Hall 208
Email: david.crisp@rocky.edu
Robyn M. Cummings
Professor, Mathematics
Half-time Academic Specialist, Services for Academic Success
B.S., M.Ed. North Dakota State University
Phone: 406.657.1067
Office: Fortin Education Center 135
Email: cummingr@rocky.edu
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Bill Dreikosen
Instructor, Health and Human Performance
M.Ed. Montana State University Billings
Phone: 406.657.1034
Office: Fortin Education Center 42
Email: dreikosw@rocky.edu
Jacqueline J. Dundas
Professor, English
B.A. Rocky Mountain College
M.Ed. Montana State University Billings
Phone: 406.657.1047
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 210
Email: dundasj@rocky.edu
John Dutton
Instructor, Music
M.M. Northwestern University
Email: duttonjw@gmail.com
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Hollis S. Edwards
Associate Professor, Equine Studies
B.A. University of Montana
Phone: 406.238.7263
Office: Tyler 202
Email: hollis.edwards@rocky.edu
Shelley M. Ellis
Professor, Secondary Education
B.A. University of Montana
M.Ed., Ed.D. Montana State University
Phone: 406.657.1056
Office: Tyler Hall 107
Email: shelley-ellis@rocky.edu
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Jolane K. Flanigan
Associate Professor, Communication Studies
B.A., M.A., University of Montana
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Phone: 406.238.7256
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 006
Email: jolane.flanigan@rocky.edu
Ivy Fortmeyer
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.A., Columbia University
M.A, Ph.D, Princeton University
Phone: 406.238.7377
Office: Bair Science 101F
Email: ivy.fortmeyer@rocky.edu
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Stephen A. Germic
Provost/Academic Vice President
Professor, English
B.A. Albion College
Ph.D. Wayne State University
Phone: 406.657.1020
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 311
Email: stephen.germic@rocky.edu
Jayme C. Green
Instructor, Theatre Arts
B.A. Rocky Mountain College
MFA-IA, Goddard College
CT, Society of American Fight Directors
Phone: 406.657.1111
Office: Losekamp Hall 06
Email: greenj@rocky.edu
Timothy Gross
Instructor, Theatre Arts
M.F.A., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
B.A., Montana State University Billings
Office: Losekamp 04
Email: timothy.gross@rocky.edu
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Carrie A. Hall
Director of Clinical Education, Physican Assistant Studies
B.S., MPAS, Rocky Mountain College
PA-C
Phone: 406.657.1149
Office: Fortin Education Center 114
Email: carrie.hall@rocky.edu
Daniel G. Hargrove
Professor, Aviation
Director, Aviation
B.S. USAF Academy
M.S. Montana State University
Phone: 406.657.1060
Office: Aviation Hall 101B
Email: hargrovd@rocky.edu
Dwight Harley
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
B.S. Medical College of Georgia
M.S. Georgia College
B.S. Georgia College
Phone: 406.657.1192
Office: Fortin 111
Email: dwight.harley@rocky.edu
Steven R. Hart
Professor, Music
B.M. Western Michigan University
M.M. University of South Dakota
Ph.D. University of Colorado
Phone: 406.657.1115
Office: Losekamp Hall 22
Email: harts@rocky.edu
Heather L. Heggem
Director, Physician Assistant Program/Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Physician Assistant Program
B.S., MPAS Rocky Mountain College
PA-C
Phone: 406.657.1193
Office: Fortin Education Center 115
Email: heather.heggem@rocky.edu
Ulrich A. Hoensch
Professor, Mathematics
M.Sc. Technical University Darmstadt, Germany
Ph.D. Michigan State University
Phone: 406.657.1126
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 118
Email: hoenschu@rocky.edu
Patrick Hughs
Instructor, Health and Human Performance
B.A. Purdue University
M.S. Montana State University Billings
Phone: 406.657.1004
Office: Fortin Education Center 126
Email: patrick.hughes@rocky.edu
Cristi H. Hunnes
Professor, Chemistry
B.A. Carleton College
Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Phone: 406.657.1154
Office: Bair Science Center 101G
Email: hunnesc@rocky.edu
Cynthia Hutchinson
Instructor, Psychology
M.S. Montana State University Billings
M.S.W. Walla Walla University
Phone: 406.657.1049
Office: Alden Hall 106
Email: hutchinc@rocky.edu
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Brandon Imamshah
Assistant Professor, OTD
DrOT University of Puget Sound
MOT University of Puget Sound
Phone: 406.238.7244
Office: 118 Bair Science Center, #5
Email: brandon.imamshah@rocky.edu
Christopher Irvine
Assistant Professor
B.S. Bowling Green State
M.Ed., Bowling Green State
Ph.D. Texas Women's University
Phone: 406.657.7276
Office: Alden 104
Email: christopher.irvine@rocky.edu
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Thomas J. Kalakay
Professor, Geology
B.Sc. Montana State University
M.Sc., Ph.D. University of Wyoming
Phone: 406.657.1101
Office: Tyler Hall 305
Email: kalakayt@rocky.edu
Luke Kestner
Instructor, Music
M.M. University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Email: lkestner@msubillings.edu
Twylla Kirchen
Director, OTD Program
B.A. University of Nevada Reno
M.S. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
P.h.D Texas Woman’s University
Phone: 540.746.6640
Office: Top Floor, Charles Morledge Science Building
Email: twylla.kirchen@rocky.edu
Andrew M. Kirk
Professor, English
B.A. University of Washington
M.A. University of Hawaii-Manoa
Ph.D. University of California-Davis
Phone: 406.657.1187
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 202
Email: kirka@rocky.edu
Clete W. Knaub
Associate Professor, Business & Aviation
B.S. Montana State University
M.S. University of North Dakota
M.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Phone: 406.238.7370
Office: Aviation Hall 101C
Email: clete.knaub@rocky.edu
Norman Knox
Instructor, Aviation
Email: norm.knox@rocky.edu
Lynell Kruckeberg
Instructor, Music
Email: lynell.kruckeberg@rocky.edu
Ashley Kunsa
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
B.A. University of Pittsburgh
M.L.I.S University of Pittsburgh
M.F.A Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D Duquesne University
Phone: 406.657.1118
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 222
Email: ashley.kunsa@rocky.edu
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Jamie Lane
Instructor, Interdisciplinary Studies
M.S. Kansas State University
Phone: 406.657.1130
Office: Fortin Education Center 134
Email: jamie.lane@rocky.edu
Timothy Lehman
Professor, History and Political Science
B.A. Earlham College
M.A., Ph.D. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Phone: 406.657.1123
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 215
Email: lehmant@rocky.edu
Laurel Linde
Instructor, Music
M.A. Northern University
Email: ltlaurel@aol.com
Sue Logan
Instructor, Music
M.M. The Juilliard School
Phone: 406.446.3419
Office: Losekamp Hall 27
Email: smlogan@q.com
Tim Lohrenz
Instructor, Health and Human Performance
M.Ed. Plymouth State University
Phone: 406.657.1151
Office: Bair Family Student Center 011
Email: lohrenzt@rocky.edu
Shelby Jo Long-Hammond
Associate Professor, Communication Studies
B.A. Carroll College
M.A. University of Montana
Phone: 406.657.1054
Office: Tyler Hall 206
Email: longsj@rocky.edu
Robin “Chip” W. Lowery
Instructor, Chemistry
M.Ed Lesley University
B.S. Montana State University
Phone: 406.238.7285
Office: Bair Science 115
Email: chip.lowery@rocky.edu
Art Lusse
Ombud and Instructor, Interdisciplinary Studies
J.D. St. Louis University
Phone: 406.238.7279
Office: Morledge-Kimball 005
Email: art.lusse@rocky.edu
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Kerry Mader
Assistant Professor and Capstone Coordinator, OTD Program
OTD Thomas Jefferson University
B.S. Boston University
Phone: 406.238.7248
Office: 118 Bair Science Center, #2
Email: kerry.mader@rocky.edu
Megan Mansfield
Instructor, Equestrian
A.A., Big Bend Community College
B.S., Rocky Mountain College
Phone: 406.238.7258
Office: Equestrian Center
Email: megan.mansfield@rocky.edu
Adam Mattingly
Assistant Professor
MPAS, Rocky Mountain College PA-C
M.S. Montana State University
B.S. Montana State University
Phone: 406.657.1192
Office: Fortin Education Center 111
Email: adam.mattingly@rocky.edu
Joshua S. McDowell
Associate Professor, Aviation
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
M.C.A. Delta State University
Phone: 406.657.1061
Office: Aviation Hall 103
Email: josh.mcdowell@rocky.edu
Precious M. McKenzie
Assistant Professor, English
Coordinator of First-Year Experience
B.S. University of South Florida
M.A. University of North Carolina-Wilmington
Ph.D. University of South Florida
Phone: 406.657.1083
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 004
Email: precious.mckenzie@rocky.edu
Andrea Meiers
Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
B.A Rocky Mountain College
M.Ed.L Rocky Mountain College
Phone: 406.657.1153
Office: Tyler Hall 101
Email: andrea.meiers@rocky.edu
Anthony Miller
Instructor, Business
M.S.F.S. The American College
Email: anthony.miller@rocky.edu
Mark S. Moak
Professor, Art
B.F.A., M.F.A. University of Georgia
Phone: 406.657.1094
Office: Technology Hall 27B
Email: moakm@rocky.edu
Rhett Moak
Instructor, Art
Phone: 406.652.9203
Email: rhett.moak@rocky.edu
Samantha Morris
Instructor, Aviation
Email: sam@mtchemnet.com
Alana Mueller-Brunckhorst
Assistant Director, Library
B.A. University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
M.L.S. University of North Texas
Phone: 406-657-1140
Office: Educational Resource Center A213
Email: alana.mueller@rocky.edu
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Alex Nauman
Instructor, Music
B.A. University of Northern Colorado
Email: alex.nauman@rocky.edu
Amy N. Neuman
Associate Professor, Equine Studies
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
M.S. The University of Edinburgh
Phone: 406.238.7359
Office: Equestrian Center/Tyler Hall 308
Email: amy.neuman@rocky.edu
Scott D. Neuman
Director of Equine Studies
Assistant Professor, Equestrian Studies
B.A. Rocky Mountain College
Phone: 406.238.7258/406.896.8022
Office: Tyler Hall 301/Equestrian Center
Email: neumans@rocky.edu
Andrew Niemantsverdriet
Instructor, Computer Science
B.S Rocky Mountain College
Phone: 406.238.7360
Office: Eaton Hall 2
Email: andrew@rocky.edu
Gail Nutting
Instructor, Healt and Human Performance
Phone: 406.657.1045
Office: Fortin Education Center 22
Email: nuttingg@rocky.edu
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Matthew O'Gara
Professor of Political Science
Director, RMC Honors Program
B.A. California State University, Northridge
M.A. San Diego State University
Ph.D. University of Southern California
Phone: 406.238.7384
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 214
Email: matthew.ogara@rocky.edu
Tully Olson
Instructor, Music
Email: tullyolson713@gmail.com
Mark T. Osterlund
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S. Clemson University
M.Phil., M.S., Ph.D. Yale University
Phone: 406.238.7382
Office: Bair Science Center 101E
Email:mark.osterlund@rocky.edu
Kayhan Ostovar
Associate Professor, Biology & Environmental Science
B.S. North Carolina State University
M.S. Montana State University
Phone: 406.657.1175
Office: Tyler Hall 303
Email: kayhan.ostovar@rocky.edu
Bobbi A. Otte
Director, Library
B.S. Montana State University Billings
M.L.S. Drexel University
Phone: 406.657.1086
Office: Educational Resource Center 212
Email: otteb@rocky.edu
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Angela Paris
Instructor, Education
Email: angela.paris@rocky.edu
Jenifer L. Parks
Associate Professor, History
B.A. Oglethorpe University
M.A., Ph.D. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Phone: 406.238.7373
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 204
Email: jenifer.parks@rocky.edu
Daniel Parod
Instructor, Physics
Phone: 406.657.1007
Office: Eaton 23
Email: parodd@rocky.edu
Krista Pasini
Instructor, Theatre
B.S. Montana State University
Office: Losekamp 04
Email: krista.pasini@rocky.edu
Delisha Patel
Assistant Professor and Direcor of Research, OTD Program
B.S. Montana State University
Ph.D. Montana State University
Phone: 406.657.1178
Office: 206 Charles Morledge
Email: delisha.patel@rocky.edu
Michael Patrick
Instructor, Education
B.S., Western Oregon University
M.Ed., Eastern Oregon University
Office: Tyler 109
Email: michaelpatrick81@yahoo.com
Josef Peters
Instructor, Art
B.F.A. Academy of Art University
M.F.A. California College of the Arts
Email: josef.peters@rocky.edu
Anthony R. Piltz
Professor, Accounting
B.S. Grand Canyon University
M.Acc. Northeast Missouri State University
C.M.A., C.P.A., C.F.M.
Phone: 406.657.1069
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 103
Email: piltza@rocky.edu
Nicholas "Nick" A. Plunkey
Associate Professor, English
Writing Center Director
B.A. University of Michigan-Flint
M.A., Ph.D. University of Nevada
Phone: 406.238.7383
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 205
Email: nick.plunkey@rocky.edu
Rebecca Polich
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S. UC Davis
Ph.D. Iowa State University
Phone: 406.657.1196
Office: Bair Science 101-D
Email: rebecca.polich@rocky.edu
Megan M. Poulette
Assistant Professor, Environmental Science & Botany
B.S. Grove City College
M.S., Ph.D. University of Kentucky
Phone: 406.657.1186
Office: Tyler Hall 212
Email: megan.poulette@rocky.edu
Kyle Pratt
Instructor, English
B.A. Rocky Mountain College
M.A.Southern New Hampshire University
Phone: 406.657.1029
Office: Eaton 11A
Email: prattk@rocky.edu
Matthew Prinkki
Assistant Professor, Aviation
Phone: 406.254.9252
Office: Aviation Hall 101C
Email: matt.prinkki@rocky.edu
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Jenny Reichert
Assistant Professor, Psychology
B.S Baylor University
M.A University of Nevada - Reno
Ph.D University of Nevada - Reno
Phone: 406.657.1074
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 203
Email: jenny.reichert@rocky.edu
Lauren Reineking
Instructor, Music
B.M. University of Montana
Email: laurenreineking@gmail.com
Erin M. Reser
Professor, Communication Studies
B.A., M.A., Colorado State University
Ph.D. University of Utah
Phone: 406.657.1127
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 003
Email: erin.reser@rocky.edu
Ashlynn Reynolds-Dyk
Visiting Assistant Professor, English
B.A., M.A, University of Montana
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Phone: 406.657.1053
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 303
Email: ashlynn.reynolds@rocky.edu
Taisha Rocha
Instructor, Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A. Rocky Mountain College
Phone: 406.657.1131
Office: Fortin Education Center 139
Email: rochat@rocky.edu
Paul A. Roper
Professor, Health and Human Performance
B.Ed. West Midlands College, West Midlands, England
M.A., Ph.D. University of Connecticut
Phone: 406.657.1044
Office: Fortin Education Center 130
Email: roperp@rocky.edu
Brady Ruff
Assistant Professor, MPAS
B.A. Rocky Mountain College
B.A. Rocky Mountain College
MPAS Rocky Mountain College
Phone: 406.657.1148
Office: Fortin 116
Email: brady.ruff@rocky.edu
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Stephanie "Stevie" J. Schmitz
Director, Educational Leadership
B.S Eastern Montana College
M.S. Montana State University Billings
Ed.D Montana State University
Phone: 406.657.1134
Office: Eaton Hall 22
Email: schmitzs@rocky.edu
B. Scott Severance
Professor, Business
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
M.A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Phone: 406.657.1174
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 106
Email: severans@rocky.edu
David W. Shenton, M.D.
Medical Director of Physician Assistant Program
B.S. University of Kentucky
M.D. University of Louisville Medical School
Phone: 406.657.1148
Office: Fortin Education Center Rm. 116
Email: david.shenton@rocky.edu
Dave Shumway
Instructor, Art
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
Email: dave.shumway@rocky.edu
Derek J. Sjostrom
Associate Professor, Geology
B.S. University of Washington
M.S. University of Montana
Ph.D. Dartmouth College
Phone: 406.238.7387
Office: Tyler Hall 210
Email: derek.sjostrom@rocky.edu
James J. Smith
Professor, Business
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
M.B.A. University of Montana
Phone: 406.238.7361
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 102
Email: smithj@rocky.edu
Cedric O. Snelling
Assistant Professor, Accounting
B.S., M.Acc. Rocky Mountain College
C.P.A.
Phone: 406.657.1082
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 104
Email: cedric.snelling@rocky.edu
Patti A. States
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
Physician Assistant Program
B.A. Carroll College
M.D. University of Washington
Phone: 406.657.1148
Office: Fortin Education Center 116
Email: patti.states@rocky.edu
David Strong
Professor, Philosophy & Environmental Studies
B.A. University of Montana
Ph.D. State University of New York-Stony Brook
Phone: 406.657.1073
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 211
Email: strongd@rocky.edu
Gail L. Surwill
Instructor, Education
B.S., M.S. Eastern Montana College
Phone: 406.238.7265
Office: Tyler Hall 110
Email: gail.surwill@rocky.edu
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Barbara J. Vail
Professor, Psychology
B.A. Montana State University
M.S., Ph.D. Washington State University
Phone: 406.657.1052
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 305
Email: vailb@rocky.edu
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Kari Wagner
Instructor, Education
Email: kari.wagner@rocky.edu
Emily G. Ward
Associate Professor, Geology
B.A. Whitman College
M.S. Washington State University
Ph.D. University of Montana
Phone: 406.238.7264
Office: Tyler Hall 211
Email: emily.ward@rocky.edu
Lucas C. Ward
Associate Professor, Geography
Yellowstone River Research Center
B.A. Whitman College
M.A., Ph.D. University of Colorado
Phone: 406.238.7277
Office: Tyler Hall 304
Email: lucas.ward@rocky.edu
Jacqueline Webb
Instructor, English
B.A. Montana State University Billings
Phone: 406.238.7271
Office: Tyler Hall 307
Email: jacqueline.webb@rocky.edu
Debra J. Wiens
Professor, Mathematics
B.S. Rocky Mountain College
M.S. Colorado State University
Phone: 406.657.1088
Office: Morledge-Kimball Hall 117
Email: wiensd@rocky.edu
Sara Whittle
Instructor, Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A. University of Wyoming
M.A. University of Wyoming
Phone: 406.238.7280
Office: Library
Email: sara.whittle@rocky.edu
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Brianna Zrinsky
Director of Bands
B.M.E. Wheaton College
M.M. Northwestern University
Phone: 406.657.1117
Office: Losekamp Hall 22C
Email: brianna.zrinsky@rocky.edu