Addendum 1 Administration and Faculty January 2015

Administration and Faculty
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Administration and Faculty
January 2015
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BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Trip Pilgrim, Chairman
Ken Andrews, Ph.D.
Earl G. Cutler
Marilyn Elliott
Keith Pitts
Graham Reeve
David Williamson
Ex Officio Members:
Tommye Austin, Ph.D., M.B.A., R.N., NEA-BC
William Bradshaw, M.D.
David M. Siegel, M.D.
ADMINISTRATION
Marion Jewell, Ed.D.
President, School of Health Professions
B.Ed., Leeds University, Yorkshire, England
M.A.O.M., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Ed.D., University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies, Phoenix, Arizona
Diane Tyler, CAP-OM
Administrative Assistant
A.A.S., Madison Area Technical College, Madison, Wisconsin
Certified Administrative Professional – Organizational Management, International Association
of Administrative Professionals, Kansas City, Missouri
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DEPARTMENT OF BACCALAUREATE NURSING
Margaret Kriegel, Ph.D., M.S. N., R.N., CNS, CCRC
Director
A.A.S., Central Texas College, Killeen, Texas
A.A., Temple College, Temple, Texas
B.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
Ph.D., Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health, College
Station, Texas
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Texas Board of Nursing, Austin, Texas
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, Association of Clinical Research Professionals,
Alexandria, Virginia
M. April Spencer, B.S.
Education Secretary
A.A.S., Kelsey Jenney College, San Diego, California
B.S., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Faculty
Patricia E. Alvoet, Ed.D., M.S.N., RN-BC, CEN, CMSRN
B.S.N., University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Ed.D., Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Certified Emergency Nurse, Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing, Naperville,
Illinois
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses,
Pitman, New Jersey
Certified Nursing Professional Development, American Nurses Credentialing Center,
Silver Spring, Maryland
Adjunct Online Faculty
Maxine Adegbola, Ph.D., M.S.N., B.S.N., R.N., CNE, ANEF
Diploma, University Hospital of West Indies School of Nursing, Mona, Jamaica
B.S.N., Hunter College City University of New York, New York, New York
M.S.N., Hunter College City University of New York, New York, New York
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing, Washington, DC
Fellow, Academy of Nursing Education, National League for Nursing, Washington, DC
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Rose Caballero, M.S.N., B.S.N., R.N., CCM
Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, San Antonio, Texas
B.S.N., Corpus Christi State University, Corpus Christi, Texas
M.S.N., Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas
Certified in Health Care Administration, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Corpus
Christi, Texas
Certified Case Manager, Commission for Case Manager Certification, Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Coleen Elmers, M.S.Ed., M.S.N., B.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
M.S.N., University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, Colorado
M.S.Ed., Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Pamela A. Foley, M.S.N., RNC, C-EFM
Diploma, Mount Carmel School of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio
B.S., College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio
B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, Illinois
M.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, Illinois
Certified in Advanced Fetal Monitoring and Inpatient Obstetrics, Association of Women's
Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses, Washington, DC
Pam Joplin-Gonzales, M.S.N., B.S.N., A.S., R.N.
A.S., Edison Community College, Piqua, Ohio
B.S.N., University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
M.S.N., University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
Laura Stresow, M.S.N., B.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota
M.S.N., College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT
Susan DeLeo, M.B.A., CCP, RHIA
Director
B.S., University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
M.B.A., University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
Certified Compliance Professional, Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Compliance Institute, Rockville,
Maryland
Registered Health Information Administrator, American Health Information Management
Association, Chicago, Illinois
Certificate in General Management, American Management Association, New York, New York
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Adjunct Online Faculty
Heather Anderson, M.H.A./M.B.A.
B.S., The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
M.H.A./M.B.A., University of Houston – Clear Lake, Houston, Texas
Darlene M. Cantu, R.N.C.-NIC, C-EFM, M.S.N.
B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
Certified Registered Nurse in Neonatal Intensive Care, National Certification Corporation,
Chicago, Illinois
Specialty Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring, National Certification Corporation,
Chicago, Illinois
William L. Chessher, M.H.A.
B.S., Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
M.H.A., Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
Gary A. Davis, M.S.
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama
B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas
M.S., University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
Brian Elisco, M.B.A.
B.S., University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
M.B.A., Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Randall Garcia, R.N., M.B.A.
B.S.N., The University of Texas at Austin, Austin Texas
M.B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas
Alex L. Hayman, M.B.A., M.H.A., FACHE
B.S., University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
M.B.A., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida
M.H.A, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
FACHE, Fellow and Board Certified Healthcare Executive, American College of Healthcare
Executives, Chicago, Illinois
IPMA-CP, Board Certified Professional, International Public Management Association,
Alexandria, Virginia
Professional, Academy of Healthcare Management, American Health Insurance Plan,
Washington, DC
Professional, Health Insurance Advanced Studies, American Health Insurance Plan, Washington,
DC
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Christina Kuoni, R.N., M.S.N., CNE
B.A., Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
B.S.N., Columbia University, New York, New York
M.S.N., Pace University, Pleasantville, New York
Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing, Washington, DC
Jose Luis Louro-Angelez, M.P.H.
B.A., The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
M.P.H., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Deborah Merry, M.H.A.
A.A.H.A., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
B.S.M., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
M.H.A., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Andrea Mignott, M.B.A., RHIA, CPC, CDIP
B.S., Macon State College, Macon, Georgia
M.B.A., American InterContinental University, Atlanta, Georgia
Registered Health Information Administrator, American Health Information Management
Association, Chicago, Illinois
Certified Professional Coder, American Association of Professional Coders, Salt Lake City, Utah
Certified Document Improvement Practitioner, American Health Information Management
Association, Chicago, Illinois
AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Approved Trainer, American Health Information Management
Association, Chicago, Illinois
Sam Obeng-Dompreh, Ed.D.
B.S., University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
M.H.R., University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
Ed.D., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
John Michael Poore, Jr., M.B.A.
B.S., Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
M.B.A., University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
Stephanie Rover, CCS, RHIT
A.A.S., St Philips College, San Antonio, Texas
Certified Coding Specialist, American Health Information Management Association, Chicago,
Illinois
Registered Health Information Technician, American Health Information Management
Association, Chicago, Illinois
AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Approved Trainer, American Health Information Management
Association, Chicago, Illinois
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Cynthia Stewart, L.M.S.W.
A.A., St. Philip’s College, San Antonio, Texas
B.S., Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
M.S.W., Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY
Stephanie Wanat, M.A.A.-HA, R.T., (R)(M)(S)ARRT, RVS
Director
Certificate, School of Health Care and Sciences, United States Air Force Sheppard Air Force
Base, Texas
A.A., Southwest Texas Junior College, Del Rio, Texas
B.A.T., University of Texas  Brownsville, Brownsville, Texas
M.A.A.-HA, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
National Certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, St. Paul,
Minnesota
Registered Technologist in Radiography
Registered Technologist in Mammography
Registered Technologist in Ultrasonography
National Certification with Cardiovascular Credentialing International, Raleigh, North Carolina
Registered Technologist in Vascular Ultrasound
M. April Spencer, B.S.
Education Secretary
A.A.S., Kelsey Jenney College, San Diego, California
B.S., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Full-Time Faculty
Ruben Fonseca, B.S., R.T., (R) (M)(CT)(MR)(QM) ARRT
Diploma, Baptist Health System School of Medical Imaging Technology, San Antonio, Texas
B.S., University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois
National Certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, St. Paul,
Minnesota
Registered Technologist in Radiography
Registered Technologist in Mammography
Registered Technologist in Computed Tomography
Registered Technologist in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Registered Technologist in Quality Management
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Junella Hebert, B.A., ARDMS (AB)(OB)
Diploma, Baptist Health System School of Medical Imaging Technology, San Antonio, Texas
National Certification with the American Registry of Medical Diagnostic Sonography, Rockville,
Maryland
B.A., St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas
William J. Keller, M.Ed., CNMT, R.T., (R) ARRT
Certificate, Nuclear Medicine Technologist School, Naval School of Health Sciences, United
States Navy, Portsmouth, Virginia
Certificate, Radiologic Technologist School, Naval School of Health Sciences, United States
Navy, Portsmouth, Virginia
A.A.S., Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, New Jersey
B.S.A.S.T., Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, New Jersey
M.Ed., University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
National Certification with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, Tucker,
Georgia
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
National Certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, St. Paul,
Minnesota
Registered Technologist in Radiography
Melissa Moorman, B.S.R.S., R.T., (R) ARRT
Clinical Coordinator
Diploma, School of Radiologic Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air
Force Base, Alabama
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
B.S.R.S., Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas
National Certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, St. Paul,
Minnesota
Registered Technologist in Radiography
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Adjunct Online Faculty
Wm. Niel Brown, A.A.S., RVT(VT), RDCS(AE), ARMRIT
A.A.S., Southeast Community College, Lincoln, Nebraska
National Certification with the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Technologists, Bellerose, New York
National Certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers,
Rockville, Maryland
Registered Technologist in Vascular Technology
Registered Technologist in Adult Echocardiography
Registered Technologist in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Jannie W. Shelnutt, B.A., R.T., (R)(MR)(CT)(M) ARRT
Diploma, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
A.A., Central Alabama Community College, Alexander City, Alabama
B.A., Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa
National Certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, St. Paul,
Minnesota
Registered Technologist in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Registered Technologist in Computer Tomography
Registered Technologist in Mammography
DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Melanie M. Brady, M.S.N., R.N., CNE
Director
B.S.N., The College of New Jersey, Trenton, New Jersey
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing, Washington, DC
Lauren Stehling, M.S.N./Ed., APRN, FNP-BC
Faculty – Remediation/Retention Specialist
B.S.N., University of New York, Excelsior College, Albany, New York
M.S.N./Ed., University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, Austin, Texas
Family Nurse Practitioner, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas
Board Certified, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland
Zena Levi
Education Secretary
A.A., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
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Faculty
Jeanene Burns, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
M.S.N., Texas Women’s University, Houston, Texas
Catherine Childers, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
M.S.N., University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
Norma Cisneros, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., Metropolitan State College, Denver, Colorado
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Shaun Hartford Danney, M.S.N., R.N., CPN
B.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Certified Pediatric Nurse, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Patricia Fichter-Patrick, M.S.N., R.N., CNE, RNC-LN
B.S.N., University of Texas, Arlington, Texas
M.S.N., Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing, Washington, DC
Certification in Low Risk Neonatal Nursing, National Certification Corporation, Chicago,
Illinois
Pamela Flentge, M.S.N., R.N., CNE
B.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing, Washington, DC
Daniel B. Flores, Jr., M.S.N./Ed., R.N.
Diploma, Baptist Health System School of Professional Nursing, San Antonio, Texas
B.S.N., University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
M.S.N./Ed., University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
Marie Fullido, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., CRRN
B.S.N., Holy Name University, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
M.S.N., Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, Chicago,
Illinois
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Administration and Faculty
Elizabeth Garza, M.S.N./Ed., R.N.
Diploma, Baptist Health System School of Professional Nursing, San Antonio, Texas
B.S.N., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
M.S.N./Ed, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Melissa Gonzalez, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Margaret G. Harrison, M.S.N., R.N., CNE, CPN
Diploma, Baptist Health System School of Professional Nursing, San Antonio, Texas
B.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing, Washington, DC
Certified Pediatric Nurse, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Carol A. Heasley, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., University of Texas School of Nursing, Galveston, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Karen Heist, M.S.N., R.N., CNOR
A.A.S., Southern Colorado State College, Pueblo, Colorado
B.A., University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo, Colorado
B.S.N., Regis University, Denver, Colorado
M.S.N., Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas
Certified Nurse Operating Room, Competency and Credentialing Institute, Denver, Colorado
Melanie Hobson, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Deborah Ann Clinton Jordan, M.S.N., R.N., CCRN, ACNS-CC
B.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Critical Care Registered Nurse, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Aliso Viejo,
California
Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist Critical Care, American Association Critical Care Nurses, Aliso
Viejo, California
Juanita Martin, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
M.S.N., Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas
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Seema Patel, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., Prairie View A&M University, Houston, Texas
M.S.N., Regis University, Denver, Colorado
Kimberly S. Peters, M.S.N., R.N.-BC
B.S.N., West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas
M.S.N., Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas
Board Certified in Cardiac Vascular Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver
Springs, Maryland
Cynthia Marie Puga, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas
Joanna Seamans, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Betsy Swinny, M.S.N., R.N., CCRN
B.S.N., Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
M.S.N., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Critical Care Registered Nurse, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Aliso Viejo,
California
Misty Watts, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., Cal State University – Dominguez Hills, Carson, California
M.S.N., Cal State University – Dominguez Hills, Carson, California
Dorothy Williams, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
M.S.N., University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
Pool Faculty
Robert Anderson, R.N.
A.D.N., San Antonio College, San Antonio, Texas
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Administration and Faculty
Mary Ann Apopot, M.S.N., R.N., APRN, CCRN, CCNS, CNN
B.S.N., Saint Louis University, Baguio, Philippines
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, Austin, Texas
Critical Care Registered Nurse, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Aliso Viejo,
California
Critical Care Nurse Specialist, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Aliso Viejo,
California
Certified Nephrology Nurse, Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission, Pitman, New
Jersey
Board Certified, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland
Mary Bergmann, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Ilda Bostel, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
M.S.N., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Terri Dutton, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., Midwest State University, Wichita Falls, Texas
M.S.N., Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Donna M. Hedges, M.S.N., M.B.A., R.N., CNE
B.S.N., The University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Albuquerque, New Mexico
M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas
Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing, Washington, DC
Brenda S. Knebel, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S.N., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
M.S.N., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Lawrence Kriegel, M.S., R.N.
B.S.N., Houston Baptist University, Houston, Texas
M.S., American Technological University, Killeen, Texas
Carol Lewis, M.S.N., APRN-BC, FNP
B.S.N., Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Board Certified, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, Austin, Texas
Family Nurse Practitioner, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
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Administration and Faculty
Juan J. Martinez, M.S.N., R.N., CDE
B.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Certified Diabetes Educator, National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators, Arlington
Heights, Illinois
Sarah Orozco, M.S.N./M.H.A., R.N.,
B.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
M.S.N./M.H.A., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Sharon Rappold, M.S.N., R.N., BC
B.S.N., Regents College, Albany, New York
M.S.N., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Board Certified in High-Risk Perinatal Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver
Springs, Maryland
Don Rehwaldt, M.S.N., R.N.
B.S., Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Faculty
George J. Barrera, B.S.H.S., CST, CSFA
Program Coordinator
Diploma, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas
Certificate, National Institute of First Assisting, Denver, Colorado
B.S.H.S., Trident University International, Cypress, California
Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical First Assistant, National Board of Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting, Denver, Colorado
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Administration and Faculty
William J. Keller, M.Ed., CNMT, R.T., (R) ARRT
Certificate, Nuclear Medicine Technologist School, Naval School of Health Sciences, United
States Navy, Portsmouth, Virginia
Certificate, Radiologic Technologist School, Naval School of Health Sciences, United States
Navy, Portsmouth, Virginia
A.A.S., Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, New Jersey
B.S.A.S.T., Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, New Jersey
M.Ed., University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
National Certification with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, Tucker,
Georgia
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
National Certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, St. Paul,
Minnesota
Registered Technologist in Radiography
Marcus Medellin, B.F.A., CST
Clinical Coordinator
B.F.A., The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
Certified Surgical Technologist, National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting,
Denver, Colorado
Antonio Rodriguez, B.S., CST, CSFA
Diploma, Baptist Health System School of Health Professions, Department of Surgical
Technology, San Antonio, Texas
A.A., Palo Alto College, San Antonio, Texas
B.S., Wilmington National University, Wilmington, Delaware
Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical First Assistant, National Board of Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting, Denver, Colorado
M. April Spencer, B.S.
Education Secretary
A.A.S., Kelsey Jenney College, San Diego, California
B.S., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL NURSING
Donna R. Wallis, B.S.N., R.N.
Director
B.S.N., The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
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Administration and Faculty
M. April Spencer, B.S.
Education Secretary
A.A.S., Kelsey Jenney College, San Diego, California
B.S., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Full-Time Faculty
Sharon J. Branham, B.S.N., R.N.
Diploma, Hurley Medical Center School of Nursing, Flint, Michigan
B.S.N., Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona
Janet L. Donaldson, M.S.N., R.N., R.D., L.D.
B.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
B.S., Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas
M.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
R.D., Registered Dietitian, American Dietetic Association, Chicago, Illinois
Susanne Duelm, B.A., R.N.
Diploma, Baptist Health System School of Professional Nursing, San Antonio, Texas
B.A., The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
Part-Time/Pool Faculty
Rogelio Duran, B.S.N., R.N.
B.S., The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
B.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Margo E. Layman, M.S.N., R.N.-BC
B.S.N., University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
M.S.N., Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Board Certified, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Springs, Maryland
Patricia L. Mejia, R.N.
Diploma, Robert B. Green School of Nursing, San Antonio, Texas
GENERAL EDUCATION AND ONLINE STUDIES
Lucinda Flores, M.Ed.
Director
B.S., Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas
M.Ed., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
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Adjunct Online Faculty
Stephanie M. Bates, M.B.A.
B.S., Arizona State University, Glendale, Arizona
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Aaron Brandel, J.D., M.F.A.
B.A., Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York
M.F.A., Hamline University, Saint Paul, Minnesota
J.D., University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida
Tiffany Collins, M.A.
B.A., State University of New York, The College at Brockport, Brockport, New York
M.A., Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
Rita Daniel, M.Ed., D.C., M.Ed.
B.S., Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
M.Ed., Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
D.C., Life Chiropractic College, Marietta, Georgia
John D. Fry, M.F.A., B.A.
B.A., Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina
M.F.A., Texas State University – San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas
Brittney Harris, Ed.S.
B.S., Costal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina
M.H.A., Pfeiffer University, Charlotte, North Carolina
Ed.S., Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia
Angela Heath, Ph.D.
B.S., St. John’s University, Queens, New York
M.B.A., St. John’s University, Queens, New York
Ph.D., Long Island University, Brookville, New York
Therese Kanai, Ph.D.
B.A., University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa, Hawai‘i
M.S., Heritage College, Toppenish, Washington
Ph.D., Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Melvin J. Landry, Jr., M.S., M.B.A.
B.S., Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
M.S., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
M.B.A., University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Tracy L. Larson, M.D.E.
B.A., University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
M.D.E., Athabasca University, Calgary, Alberta
Jose Luis Louro-Angelez, M.P.H.
B.A., The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
M.P.H., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Sam Obeng-Dompreh, Ed.D.
B.S., University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
M.H.R., University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
Ed.D., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Christine Williams, J.D., M.S.W.
B.S., Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
M.S.W., Loyola Chicago School of Social Work, Chicago, Illinois
J.D., Loyola Chicago Law School, Chicago, Illinois
ADMISSIONS & STUDENT SERVICES
Jillian L. Denman, M.S., L.P.C.
Director
B.S., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
M.S., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Christopher Espinoza, B.A.
Registrar
B.A., University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
Christine Owens
Receptionist/Administrative Support
Kevin Pryor, B.B.A.
Admissions Advisor
B.B.A., St. Edwards University, Austin, Texas
Victoria Vela, A.A.
Clerical Assistant
A.A., San Antonio College, San Antonio, Texas
Rebecca Watts, B.A.
Admissions Advisor
B.A., Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas
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BRUCE A. GARRETT MEDICAL LIBRARY
Leslie D. Beale, M.S.
B.A., Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin
M.S., The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
Carmen Garcia
Library Assistant
Anita Shaw, B.S.
Library Assistant
A.A.S., Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana
B.S., University of Maine at Augusta, Augusta, Maine
FINANCE
Priti Laxmi, M.B.A.
Director of Finance
B.S., Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
M.B.A., Texas A&M University – San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
Erica Rodriguez, B.B.A.
Accountant
B.B.A., Texas A&M University – San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
FINANCIAL AID
Patrick G. Reyna, B.B.A.
Director of Financial Aid
B.B.A., St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas
Gloria J. Lopez
Financial Aid Specialist
Virginia Mercado
Financial Aid Specialist
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INFORMATION SERVICES
Nancy Ortiz, M.A.Ed., B.S.O.E., CVE
Director
A.A.S., Texas State Technical College, Sweetwater, Texas
B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University, San Antonio, Texas
M.A.Ed., The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
Certified Video Engineer, New Horizons, San Antonio, Texas
Jason Everling, A.A.B.
Senior Network Analyst
A.A.B, Western International University, Phoenix, Arizona
Microsoft Certified Professional
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Lori J. Karhu, R.N., B.S.N.
Student Health Nurse
B.S.N., The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
The information contained in this catalog addendum is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
Marion Jewell, Ed.D.
President
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
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