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Dr. Mark Brown

Professor of Mathematics/Mathematics Education

Email: mabrown@mnu.edu

Office Number: 913-971-3663

Office: OS-224

Education:
(PhD) 2012, University of Missouri-Kansas City
(MS) 1993, Wichita State University
(BA) 1991, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Dr. Chelsea Comadoll

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Email: cgcomadoll@mnu.edu

Office Number: 913-971-3663

Office: OS-226

Education:
(PhD) Chemistry, 2021 , University of Kansas
(BS) Chemistry, 2017, Appalachian State University

Dr. Chris Crawford

Associate Professor and Director, Athletic Training Program

Email: cpcrawford@mnu.edu

Office Number: 913-971-3694

Office: OS-207

Education:
(EdD) Kinesiology Education, 2020, University of North Carolina
(MSEd) Biomechanics and Wellness, 2003, University of Kansas
(BS) Athletic Training, 2000, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Professor Teresa Hale-Lespier

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Email: thalelespier@mnu.edu

Office Number: 913-971-3444

Office: OS-225

Education:
(MS) Computer Science, 1999, Michigan Technical University
(BS) Computational Mathematics, 1991, Michigan Technical
University

Dr. Abby Hodges

Interim VP, Accademic Affairs, Professor of Chemistry

Email: amhodges@mnu.edu

Office Number: 913-971-3671

Office: Metz-200J

Education:
(PhD) 2008, Yale University
(MS) 2004, Yale University
(BS) 2002, Denison University

Professor Brad King

Associate Professor of Health & Exercise Science

bking@mnu.edu

Office Number: 913-971-3757

Office: OS-206

Education:
(MEd) Physical Education/Sports Administration, 1986, Wichita State
University
(BA) Physical Education, 1979, MidAmerica Nazarene University

Professor Leigh Kreshel

Chair of Natural Health and Mathematical Sciences, Assistant Professor

Email: lakreshel@mnu.edu

Office Number: 913-971-3668

Office: OS-205

Education:
(MS) Exercise Science and Wellness, Wake Forest University
(BS) Health and Exercise Science, Wayne State College

Dr. John Mantha

Professor of Chemistry

Email: jhmantha@mnu.edu

Office Number: 913-971-3676

Office: ML-126

Education:
(PhD) Chemistry, 2009, University of Nevada, Reno
(BA) Environmental Science, 2002, University of Montana, Western

Dr. Craig Masters

Associate Professor of Health & Exercise Science

Email: cmasters@mnu.edu

Office Number: 913-971-3673

Office: OS-228

Education:
(PhD) Physics/Mathematics, 2007, University of Missouri-Kansas City
(MS) Physics, 2005, University of Missouri-Kansas City
(BA)Physics, 2001, William Jewell College-Liberty, MO

Dr. Jill Speicher

Assistant Professor

Email: jrspeicher@mnu.edu

Office Number: 913-971-3679

Office: OS-229

Education:
Education: (DVM) Veterinary Medicine, 2000, Iowa State University

Dr. Rion Taylor

Professor of Biology

Email: rgtaylor@mnu.edu

Office Number: 913-971-3678

Office: OS-227

Education:
(PhD) Biology, 2008, Syracuse University
(BS) Biology, 2000, Augusta State University