Health Sciences & Homeland Security Faculty and Staff - Southwestern Illinois College

Dean of Health Sciences & Homeland Security

Name Contact
Ashley Becker, Ph.D
Dean of Health Sciences & Homeland Security

 

Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5298
ashley.becker@swic.edu

Michelle Wessel
Associate Dean of Health Sciences & Homeland Security

Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5351
michelle.wessel@swic.edu

ADMINISTRATION & STAFF

Name  Contact
Kathryn Carlton
Police Academy Assistant
Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5396
kathryn.carlton@swic.edu
Laura McKinney
Admin Assistant to the Dean
Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5306
laura.mckinney@swic.edu
Shannon Meier
Admin Assistant to the Dean
Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5263
shannon.meier@swic.edu
Candice Rodgers
Admin Assistant to the Dean
Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5355
candice.rodgers@swic.edu
Name Department Contact

Rebecca Aitken

Assistant Professor
Practical Nursing & Nurse Assistant
A.A.S., Southwestern Illinois College
B.S.N., McKendree University

Practical Nursing East St. Louis Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5263
rebecca.aitken@swic.edu
Elizabeth Alvarez
Assistant Professor, Nursing Education
B.S.N., Saint Louis University
M.S.N., McKendree University
Nursing Education Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5009
Elizabeth.Alvarez@swic.edu
Chelsea Bergmann

Instructor
Medical Assistant Program
Certified Medical Assistant
A.A.S, Southwestern Illinois College

Medical Assistant Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5332
chelsea.bergmann@swic.edu
Tamara Bivin
Instructor
Licensed Massage Therapist
Body Therapy Center and School of Massage
Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Advanced Certification in Biodynamic Cardiovascular Therapy
Massage Therapy Body Therapy Center
618-239-6400
Tamara.Bivin@swic.edu
Jennifer Charles-Ajao

Assistant Professor
Nursing Education/Nursing Assistant Registered Nurse
B.S.N., McKendree University
M.S.N., McKendree University

 Nursing Education Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5793
jennifer.charles-ajao@swic.edu
Eric Danford
Assistant Professor, Administration of Justice
A.A.S., BAC -Administration of Justice
B.A., SIU-Carbondale- Criminal Justice
Dual Emphasis Master Degree- Webster University- Human Resource Development and Management
 Administration of Justice Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5265
eric.danford@swic.edu

Misty Dickey

Assistant Professor
Nursing Education/Nurse Assistant Registered Nurse
A.S.N., Chamberlain College
B.S.N., Central Methodist University
M.S.N., Western Governors University

 

Nursing Education Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5261
misty.dickey@swic.edu

Diane Dodd
Assistant Professor, Respiratory Care
A.A.S., Lincoln Land Community College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S. Ed., Southern Illinois University

Respiratory Care Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5907
diane.dodd@swic.edu
Casie Dugan
Assistant Professor, Radiologic Technology
Registered Radiologic Technologist
A.A.S., Southwestern Illinois College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S.R.S., Southern Illinois University
Radiologic Technology Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5303
casie.dugan@swic.edu
Brandon Dugger

Instructor
A.A.S., Southwestern Illinois College
B.A., American Military University

Admin. of Justice Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 4912
brandon.dugger@swic.edu
Melissa Epps

Instructor, Pharmacy Technician Program 
Registered Pharmacist
A.S., Parkland Community College
B.S., Midwestern University-Chicago

 

Pharmacy Technician Program Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5315
melissa.epps@swic.edu
Faith Fields

Assistant Professor
Practical Nursing
A.A.S., Southwestern Illinois College
B.S.N., McKendree University
M.S.N., Maryville University

Practical Nursing Granite City Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 7130
faith.fields@swic.edu

Angela Gilbreth
Professor, Nursing Education
BSN from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
MSN from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

Nursing Education Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5441
angela.gilbreth@swic.edu
Stacey Hairston
Assistant Professor, Health Information Technology
B.S., St. Louis University
M.H.A, St. Louis University
 Health Information Technology Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5580
stacey.hairston@swic.edu
Yvonne Hanger
Assistant Professor, Health Information Technology
A.A.S., Southwestern Illinois College
B.S., Stephens College
 Health Information Technology Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5385
yvonne.hanger@swic.edu
Dianne Iberg

Assistant Professor
Medical Laboratory Technology B.S.,
Rockhurst University M.A., Lindenwood University

Medical Laboratory Technology Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5386
dianne.iberg@swic.edu

Erica Johnson
Assistant Professor, Nursing Education
BSN Chamberlain University
MSN, Nursing Education Chamberlain University

 Nursing Education Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5420
erica.johnson@swic.edu
Kim Keel
Assistant Professor, Nursing Education
Registered Nurse
A.A.S., Lewis & Clark Community College
B.S.N., McKendree College
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University
 Nursing Education Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5792
kim.keel@swic.edu
Michelle Kujawa
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant
Licensed Physical Therapist
B.A., Miami University
M.S.P.T., Washington University
 Physical Therapist Assistant Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5362
michelle.kujawa@swic.edu
Monica LeGrand
Professor, Nursing Education
Assistant Professor Nursing Education
Registered Nurse
Diploma: St. Luke’s School of Nursing
BSN: University of Phoenix
MSN: Nursing Informatics University of Phoenix
Certified: In Patient Obstetrics & Electronic Fetal Monitoring
 Nursing Education Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5441
monica.legrand@swic.edu
Lyn Martin
Associate Professor, Nursing Education
Registered Nurse
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
B.S.N., Southern Illinois University
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University
 Nursing Education Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5196
lyn.martin@swic.edu
Susen McBeth
Assistant Professor, Sign Language Studies
Certified Interpreter
A.A.S., St. Louis Community College
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University
M.A., Gallaudet University
 Sign Language Studies Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5799
susen.mcBeth@swic.edu
Van Muschler
Assistant Professor, Administration of Justice
B.A., University of Missouri
M.S., National Louis University
 Administration of Justice Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5396
van.muschler@swic.edu

Carole Presson
Assistant Professor, Administration of Justice
A.A.S., SWIC – Administration of Justice
B.A., Lindenwood University – Criminal Justice
M.S., Lindenwood University – Criminal Justice Administration

 

Administration of Justice Belleville Campus
618-235-2700 ext. 4912
carole.presson@swic.edu
Stephanie Reid
Professor, Nurse Assistant
A.A.S., Southwestern Illinois College
 Nurse Assistant Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5906
stephanie.reid@swic.edu
Elizabeth Repp
Assistant Professor, Respiratory Care
A.A.S., Parkland Community College
B.S.R.T, Independence University
Respiratory Care Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5916
elizabeth.repp@swic.edu
Curt Schmittling
Associate Professor, EMS & Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
A.S., Southwestern Illinois College
B.S., Park University
M.Ed., Park University
 EMS & Paramedic Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5343
Curt.Schmittling@swic.edu
Kim Snyder
Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
A.A.S., Southern Illinois University
B.A., National Louis University
M.Ed., National Louis University
 Physical Therapist Assistant Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5390
kim.snyder@swic.edu
Larry Wheeler
Assistant Professor, Radiologic Technology
Registered Radiologic Technologist
A.A.S., Belleville Area College
B.A., McKendree College
 Radiologic Technology Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5301
larry.wheeler@swic.edu

Courtney Whipple

Assistant Professor
Practical Nursing & Nurse Assistant
B.S.N., Wright State University
M.S.N., Wright State University

Practical Nursing Granite City Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 7334
courtney.whipple@swic.edu
Cynthia Winfield
Assistant Professor, Nursing Education
Registered Nurse
B.S.N., Mount Saint Mary College
M.S.N., Southern Illinois University
 Nursing Education Belleville Campus
618-235-2700, ext. 5418
cynthia.winfield@swic.edu