District #519 Board of Trustees

Douglas Block, 2023 - 2029
James Endress, 2025 - 2031
Pennie Groezinger, 2023 - 2029
Shawn Boldt, 2025 - 2031
James Rhyne Jr., 2021 - 2027
Sarah Kuhlemeier, 2021 - 2027
Mary Kaufman, 2023 - 2029
Student Member

Executive Administration

Christina Kuberski, M.A.T.
President

Jim Phillips, M.A.
Vice President/Chief Academic Officer (CAO), Academic Services

Scott Anderson, M.S.
Vice President of Workforce Development

Elizabeth Gerber, M.S.Ed.
Vice President/Chief Student Services Officer (CSSO),
Student Development and Support Services

Jill Janssen, M.B.A., CPA
Vice President/Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Administrative Services

Jeremy Bradt, M.S.
Director of Enrollment and Records

Michael Broskowski, M.S.
Director of Athletics and Physical Education

Sandra Dunmore, B.S.
Director of Financial Aid

Brendan Dutmer, Ph.D.
Dean of Natural Science and Mathematics

Stephanie Eymann, D.N.P.
Dean of Nursing and Allied Health

Matthew Magee, Ed.D.
Dean of Agriculture, Business, and Technology

Michael Nguyen, M.B.A.
Director of Marketing and Community Relations

Anthony Sago, M.A.
Director of TRIO Services

Rae Schupbach-Roe, M.A.
Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts

Amanda Venhuizen, M.S.Ed.
Director of Retention and Learning Services

Full-time Faculty, Professional, and Administrative Staff

Kristin Akins
Automotive Technology Instructor
A.A.S., Highland Community College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S.Ed., Southern Illinois University

David Albrecht
Automotive Technology Instructor
A.S., Highland Community College
B.S. Southern Illinois University

Scott Anderson
Vice President of Workforce Development
B.S.Ed, Illinois State University
M.S., Northern Illinois University

Robert Apolloni
Art Instructor
B.F.A., Northern Illinois University
M.F.A., Northern Illinois University

Wesley Bertram
Student Advisor
B.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
M.S.Ed., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Anna Beswick
Nursing Instructor
A.S., Highland Community College
B.S.N., Allen College
M.S., Western Governors University

Jeremy Bradt
Director of Enrollment and Records
B.B., Western Illinois University
M.S., Western Illinois University

Kasey Brockelsby
Biology/Life Science Instructor
B.S., University of California-Davis
M.S., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

Michael Broskowski
Director of Athletics and Physical Education
B.A., Western Illinois University
M.S., Arkansas State University

Karen Brown
Director of Human Resources
B.S., Truman State University
M.B.A., Northern Illinois University

Amy Chamberlin
Cosmetology Instructor
Certificate, Highland Community College
State Cosmetology Certification

Carolyn Clarke
Speech Communication Instructor
B.A., North Central College
M.A., Northern Illinois University

Casey Coon
Coordinator of Upward Bound
A.A., Black Hawk College
B.A., Upper Iowa University

Steven Curran
Earth Science and Geography Instructor
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
M.S., Pennsylvania State University

Kerstin Curry
Student Advisor

Dan Dick
Executive Director (Foundation)
A.S., Highland Community College
B.A., Carthage College
M.A., Northern Illinois University

Sandra Dunmore
Director of Financial Aid
A.S., Highland Community College
B.S., Northern Illinois University
B.S., Columbia College

Brendan Dutmer
Dean of Natural Science and Mathematics
B.S., University of Missouri
M.S.C.E., Illinois State University
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Laura Early
Theatre Instructor
B.A., Lake Forest College
J.D., University of Louisville
M.F.A., University of Louisville

Justin Ebert
Agriculture Instructor
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Platteville
M.S., Northern Illinois University
M.S., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

Stephanie Eymann
Dean of Nursing and Allied Health
A.A.S., Rock Valley College
B.S.N., Clarke University
D.N.P., Clarke University

Rachel Feldhaus
Director of Adult Education Programs
B.A., Northern Illinois University
M.A., Northern Illinois University

Pete Fink
Director of Information Technology Services
A.S., Highland Community College
B.S., North Central College

Sam Fiorenza, Jr.
English Instructor
B.A., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
M.A., University of Illinois-Springfield

Ghaneshwar Gautam
Physics and Engineering Instructor
B.S., Tribhuvan University
M.S., Tribhuvan University
M.S., University of Minnesota-Duluth
Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Elizabeth Gerber
Vice President/CSSO, Student Development and Support Services
B.A., North Central College
M.S.Ed., Capella University

Karla Giuffre
Biology Instructor
B.S., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
M.S., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

Terri Grimes
Executive Assistant
A.B.A., Highland Community College
B.S., Columbia College

Beth Groshans
Student Advisor
B.A., Carthage College

Joseph Grove
Economics Instructor
A.S., Sauk Valley Community College
B.A., Augustana College
M.B.A., University of Iowa
M.Ed., Kaplan University

Randal Haldeman
Vocal Music Instructor
B.M., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
M.M., Northwestern University
Ph.D., Florida State University

Julie Hartman-Linck
Sociology Instructor
B.S., Northern Illinois University
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Amy Hesselbacher
Coordinator of Student Support Services
B.F.A., Quincy University

Martin Hilberg
Mathematics Instructor
B.A., Clarke University
M.S., University of Iowa

Stephanie Hintz
Human Resources Generalist
A.S., Highland Community College

Narjis Hyder
Psychology/Education Instructor
B.A., University of Illinois-Chicago
M.A., Concordia University
Ed.D., Concordia University

Alexander Jansen
Technical Coordinator, Fine Arts/Theatre Technical Director
A.A., Highland Community College
B.A., Columbia College-Chicago

Jill Janssen
Vice President/CFO, Administrative Services
B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University
M.B.A., Columbia College

Melissa Johnson
Early Childhood Education Instructor
B.A., Oklahoma State University
M.S., Oklahoma State University

Madonna Keeney
Bookstore Manager
A.S., Highland Community College
B.S., Columbia College

Alicia Kepner
Coordinator of Nursing and Allied Health
A.A.S., Rockford Career College
B.G.S., Columbia College

Olivia Kepner
Agriculture Instructor
A.S., Highland Community College
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Platteville
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Christina Kuberski
President
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University
M.A.T., Southern Illinois University

Jessica Larson
Nursing Instructor
A.S., Highland Community College
A.A.S., Highland Community College
B.S.N., Northern Illinois University
M.S.N., Walden University
D.N.P., Walden University

Amanda Lessman
Nursing Instructor
A.S., Highland Community College
B.S.N., Aurora University

Christie Lewis
Human Resources Manager, Workforce Development and Analytics
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
M.Ed., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

Kevin Li
Database Administrator/System Administrator
B.S., Cornell University

Mary Lloyd
Manager of Accounting
A.G.S., Highland Community College

Amber Macklin
Coordinator of Disability Services
A.S., Anthem Career College
B.S., Grand Canyon University

Matthew Magee
Dean of Agriculture, Business, and Technology
B.S., Wichita State University
M.S., Pittsburg State University
Ed.S., Pittsburg State University
Ed.D., Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Tasha Marini
Cosmetology Instructor
Certificate, Highland Community College
State Cosmetology Certification

Andrew Martin
Career Pathways Navigator
B.A., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
M.Ed., Colorado State University-Pueblo

Tracy Mays
English/German Instructor
B.A., Northern Illinois University
M.A., University of Illinois-Chicago
M.A., University of Illinois-Chicago

Cassie Mekeel
Basic Nursing Assistant Instructor
A.A.S., Highland Community College
B.S., Northern Illinois University

Kam Merryman
ITS Security and Systems Administrator
B.S., Michigan Technological University

Cynthia Mielke
Director of Retired Senior Volunteer Program
A.G.S., Highland Community College

Steve Mihina
Mathematics Instructor
B.A., University of Montana
M.A., University of Montana

Juliet Moderow
Biology Instructor
B.S., Northern Illinois University
M.S., Western Illinois University

Jeremy Monigold
Information Technology Instructor
A.S., Highland Community College
B.S., Northern Illinois University
M.Ed., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

Brian Moore
Coordinator of Project Succeed Program
A.A., Highland Community College
B.A., Northern Illinois University
M.A., Northern Illinois University

Matthew Mullen
Director of Development (Foundation)
B.A., Western Illinois University

Anthony Musso
Manager of Career Services
A.A., Rock Valley College
B.S., Northern Illinois University
M.S.W., Aurora University

Michael Nguyen
Director of Marketing and Community Relations
B.S, Illinois State University
M.B.A., North Central College

Alan Nowicki
Biology Instructor
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S.Ed., Southern Illinois University

Jim Phillips
Vice President/CAO, Academic Services
A.A., Highland Community College
B.A., Western Illinois University
M.A., Western Illinois University

Monica Pierce
Agriculture Instructor
B.S., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
M.S., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

Patricia Potter
Administrative Applications Administrator
B.A., Western Illinois University

Paul Rabideau
Psychology Instructor
A.A., Kankakee Community College
B.A., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
M.A., Governors State University

Jenna Rancingay
Mathematics Instructor
A.S.A., Olney Central College
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University

Mark Rasmussen
Mathematics Instructor
B.S., Oakland University
M.A., Oakland University
M.S., Purdue University

Billie Jo Rogers
Nursing Instructor
A.D.N., Highland Community College
B.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University
M.S.N., Walden University

Jennifer Roser
Criminal Justice Instructor
B.S., Illinois State University
M.A., Western Illinois University

Jennifer Sager
Accounting Instructor
A.S., Highland Community College
B.S., Rockford University
M.B.A., Columbia College

Anthony Sago
Director of TRIO Services
B.A., Upper Iowa University
M.A., Judson University

Arthur Santoro
Graphic Design Instructor
B.F.A., Washington University in St. Louis
M.F.A., Washington University in St. Louis

Aaron Sargent
Industrial Manufacturing Instructor

Samantha Schaible
Coordinator of Financial Aid
A.A., Highland Community College
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Kansas State University

Jessica Schneiderman
Nursing Instructor
B.S.N., Illinois Wesleyan University
M.S.N., University of Illinois-Chicago

Vicki Schulz
Student Advisor/Transfer Coordinator
A.S., Highland Community College
B.S.W., Western Illinois University
M.S.Ed., Northern Illinois University

Rae Schupbach-Roe
Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts
A.A., Rock Valley College
B.A. Rockford University
M.A., Bradley University

Chrislyn Senneff
Nursing Instructor
A.A., Highland Community College
A.A.S., Highland Community College
B.S.N., Benedictine University
M.S.N., St. Anthony College of Nursing
D.N.P., Northern Kentucky University

Chance Sharp
Head Coach/Coordinator of Athletic Compliance
B.A., New Mexico Highlands University
M.Ed. Carolina University

Ryan Shirley
Coordinator of Upward Bound
B.S., Northern Illinois University

Madison Simms
Manufacturing Mentor/Coach

Kurt Simpson
Director of Facilities and Safety
A.A.S., Hamilton Technical College

Roshelle Sims
Director of TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)
B.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
M.B.A., University of Arizona Global Campus

Michael Skwara
User Services Librarian
B.A., Cornell College
M.L.S., University of Iowa

Jennifer Smith-Norman
Coordinator of Student Success
B.S.W., Arizona State University
M.A., University of Phoenix

Shannon Sohl
Foundation Director, Operations and Program
B.S., Hardin Simmons University
M.P.A., Ohio State University
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Jami Spencer
Integrated Reading and Writing/Co-Requisite Writing (IRW/ALP) Instructor
A.G.S., Heartland Community College
B.A., Illinois State University
M.S., Illinois State University

Kay Sperry
Nursing Instructor
A.S., Highland Community College
B.S.N., Northern Illinois University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
D.N.P., Northern Kentucky University

Rachel Stewart
College Access Specialist, TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)
A.A.S., Highland Community College
B.S., Rasmussen University

John Sullivan
Chemistry Instructor
A.S., Highland Community College
B.S., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
M.S., Northern Illinois University

Brett Swalve
Student Success Coach
A.A., Rock Valley College
B.B.A., Mount Mercy University

Evan Talbert
Business Instructor
B.A., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
M.B.A., Columbia College

Michelle Thruman
Director of Institutional Research
A.A., Highland Community College
B.A., Rockford University
M.A., Northern Illinois University
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Danny Tufariello
English Instructor
B.A., State University of New York-Buffalo
M.A., State University of New York-Buffalo

Syed Uddin-Ahmed
World Civilization/Political Science Instructor
B.A., William Paterson University of New Jersey
M.A., St. John’s University
M.A., William Paterson University of New Jersey

Todd Vacek
Welding Instructor
A.G.S., Highland Community College
B.A., Judson University

Amanda Venhuizen
Director of Retention and Learning Services
B.G.S., Indiana University, Purdue University at Columbus
M.S.Ed., Indiana State University

Jacob VenHuizen
Coordinator of Outreach and Dual Credit
A.A., Highland Community College
B.S., Illinois State University

Heather Wagner
Student Success Coach
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
M.B.A., Walden University

Sarah Warfield
Institutional Research Data Reporting Analyst
A.S., Highland Community College

Vicki Warthen
Director of Annual Giving and Marketing (Foundation)

Laura Watson
Reference Librarian
B.A., Wheaton College
M.L.S., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

Stephanie Winnekins
Coordinator of Business Training
B.S., Rockford University

James Yeager
Speech Instructor
A.A., Rock Valley College
B.G.S., Northern Illinois University
M.A., Northern Illinois University