Faculty Checklist (ACAD 000)

Term: 2020-2021 Academic Year

Faculty

Kayla Lynn Westra
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Jackie Pommer

Dean of Academic Excellence

Education Background:

  • A.S. Office Administration, Southwest Minnesota State University
  • B.S. Business Education, Southwest Minnesota State University
  • B.S. Business Administration & Management, Southwest Minnesota State University
  • M.B.A.  Business, University of South Dakota

Instructional Experience:

  • Watertown High School, Business and Accounting
  • Southeast Technical College, Office Systems and CIS Applications

 

Mrs. Kristin Possehl
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Industry Experience:

Nursing experience in pediatrics, oncology, school nursing
Teaching experience high school health careers and LPN program

Educational Background:

Master of Science in Nursing--University of Phoenix
Master of Education--South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing--Vanderbilt University

Occupation:

Nursing Programs Director
605-367-4753

STI Position:

Nursing Programs Director

Mrs. Britney Mower
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STI Position:

LPN Instructor


Education Background:

  • B.S. Nursing, University of Texas, 2016
  • A.S. Nursing, Western Iowa Tech, 2010
  • Diploma, Licensed Practical Nursing, Southeast Technical Institute, 2009

STI Department:

Nursing Department


Professional Experience:

  • Critical Care
  • Women's Center/Postpartum
  • GI Outpatient Procedural Center
  • Pediatric Residency Program

Benjamin Anthony Valdez
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Craig S Peters EdD

Education:

Doctor of Education

Adult and Higher Education - The University of South Dakota

Education:

Bachelor of Science

Electronics Engineering Technology - South Dakota State University

Position:

Director of Academic Support

As the Director of Academic Support, I work with part-time and full-time faculty to help meet the needs of Southeast Technical Institute.  My supervision roles includes the following divisions:  General Education, Business and Communications and Online/Hybrid Programs.
 
My office is located in the Technology Center room 100.

Education:

Master of Science

Industrial Management - South Dakota State University

Office Information:

Contact Information

Office Location - TC 100
Office Phone - 367-5462
Cell Phone - 941-5765
Fax - 367-5422

Mrs. Jaci Kramer
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STC Position:

Dean of Curriculum & Instruction 

 

Education Background:

LPN/RN - Iowa Central Community College
BSN - University of Sioux Falls
MSN - Indiana Wesleyan University
DNP - University of Mary 
 

 

Nick Schneider

STC Department:

DEAN OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

 

STI Bio

Nicholas Schneider is the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction for the Professional Studies programs at Southeast Technical College. Prior to this position, he taught and served as the Lab Specialist on the Graphic Communications team. He has been with Southeast Technical College since 2008. 

Nick earned his bachelor’s degree from Dakota State University, where he focused on Technology, Business, and Digital Arts. He later completed his master’s degree in Adult and Higher Education at the University of South Dakota.

Regarding his teaching philosophy, he states, “I believe that in the field, we are constantly learning and striving for success. I support those who want to learn and encourage all students to reach their full potential."

Education

  • Master of Arts in Adult and Higher Education, University of South Dakota - Vermillion
  • Bachelor of General Studies, Dakota State University - Madison
  • Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Communication, Southeast Technical College - Sioux Falls
Fenecia Homan

Instructional Experience:

 

  • Dakota State University, Mathematics, 2024-2025
  • Southeast Technical College, General Education, 2012 - 2020
  • Sawyer Public School, ND: 7-12 Mathematics Teacher, 2009-2012
  • White Shield School, ND: 7-12 Mathematics Teacher, 2008-2009

 

Education Background:

 

  • Ed.D in Developmental Education Administration, Sam Houston State University
  • M.A. in Teaching Mathematics, Minot State University
  • B.A. in Mathematics, Augustana University
  • B.S. in Secondary Education, Minot State University

 

Southeast Tech Department and Position:

 

  • Vice President of Academic Affairs

 

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