CSC welcomes new employees
CHADRON – Eight new faculty members will join Chadron State College this fall, along with 15 professional and support staff employees, including three who are internal transfers.
School of Business, Mathematics, and Science
Dr. Nicholas Fisher is an Assistant Professor in the Business Academy teaching courses in business law, ethics, and health care law.
He attended Brigham Young University Marriot School of Management where he graduated in 2004. He earned his MBA from Valparaiso University in 2006, and his Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University in 2008. He earned a post doctorate master of laws in U.S. International Taxation from the University of Florida Levine School of Law in 2009.
Fisher, who grew up in Chadron, feels the community is a great place to raise children. He graduated from Chadron High School and his parents live here.
Charles Bishop is a Business Academy Instructor teaching courses about information systems, web design, and business programming.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a master’s degree in Learning Technology from the University of Texas, and is pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration from Northcentral University.
Bishop said he and his wife moved to Chadron because they saw a chance to grow in a welcoming community.
Caitlin Redden is a Business Academy Instructor teaching undergraduate courses in finance and management.
She graduated from CSC in Dec. 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management and a MSOM in Dec. 2014. She is pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration and Management degree from Grand Canyon University.
Originally, she moved to Chadron as a transfer student.
“It did not take long before I felt like Chadron was my home. My husband and I are so happy we have the opportunity to raise our family here,” Redden said.
Dr. Ngepu Kiawi is an Assistant Professor in the Business Academy. She will teach master’s level management and healthcare management courses and undergraduate management courses.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Systems Management from George Mason University, a master’s in Healthcare Administration from Walden University, and a doctorate in Professional Leadership in Health Science Education from the University of Houston.
Kiawi, who has worked 16 years as a nurse and healthcare executive, said she was attracted to Chadron based on the friendliness of the people, small population, low amount of traffic, and good air.
School of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences
Jonathan Spiess is an Assistant Professor in Agriculture and Rangeland Management. He will be teaching plant science, habitat, and range management courses.
He earned a bachelors’ degree in Natural Resource Management/Range Conservation from Texas Tech University, a master’s in Range Science from North Dakota State University, and is pursuing a doctorate in Natural Resource Management from North Dakota State University.
Spiess said he enjoys the western side of the Great Plains and the amount of public land available. He is excited to get to know the Chadron area.
Dr. Grant Sasse is an Associate Professor in Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work teaching graduate level Clinical Mental Health Counseling courses.
He earned both his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and master’s degree in Community Counseling from CSC. He earned his doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Wyoming.
Sasse has family in the area and said he couldn’t wait to get back to Chadron.
Dr. Elizabeth Kraatz is an Assistant Professor in Education, Counseling, Psychological Sciences, and Social Work. She will be teaching psychology, educational psychology, and developmental psychology.
After earning an undergraduate degree, she taught middle school science in rural Mississippi. There, she completed a master’s degree in early childhood education. She taught adult education in Ohio for several years and earned a doctorate in educational psychology at Ohio State.
She said she and her husband wanted to move out of the city to a small community with space and opportunities for their son.
Sara Grant was hired as an Assistant Professor of Social Work in Jan. 2021. She will be teaching a variety of social work courses.
She was born and raised in the Chadron area and graduated from CSC with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and earned a master’s from Case Western Reserve University.
Other new employees, in alphabetical order, are as follows:
Katherine, Fox, Office Assistant II
Alijah Jeffery, Head Women's Wrestling Coach
Dr. Bruce Mackh, Associate Vice President of Teaching and Learning
Christian Miller, Assistant Director-Residence Life
Tishina Mindemann, Instructional Technology and Design Specialist
Megan Northrup, Title IX Coordinator
Gabriela Perez, Project Coordinator
David Perkins, Director-Field Experiences/Certification Officer
Ian Petersen, Custodian
Jayden Philben, Project Coordinator
Angelina Poitra, Office Assistant II
James Schmechel, Custodian,
Dr. Tami Selby, Vice President for Enrollment Management
Michael Susko, Interim Director of Theatrical Performances
Ted Tewahade, Associate Athletic Director
—CSC College Relations
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