Faculty, New Hires, and Promotions

August 9, 2021
LINDSBORG, KS., August, 09 2021 - Bethany College is excited to announce 28 new hires for the fall and 2 faculty members moving into full time positions. 
  • Sarah Bartel, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
  • Jennifer Craft, Senior Accountant
  • Laurie Denk, Administrative Assistant to the Advancement and Alumni Office
  • Gabriel Frias, Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor
  • Elena Garcia, Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
  • Mitchell Houghton, Head Wrestling Coach
  • Mahlon Janzen, Facilities
  • Elise Carter, Marketing and Publications
  • Ruth Mbah, Assistant Professor of Business
  • Brenda Meyer, Director of Development, 
  • Chad Moore, Director of Path to your Purpose
  • Jessica Patterson, Student Support Services Specialist
  • Sier Ring, Facilities
  • Luke (James) Samford, Student Success Officer
  • Kylee Gragg-Hartzell, Facilities
  • Ashtyn Snider, Director of Alumni Development
  • Grant Thayer, Financial Aid Intake Clerk
  • Natalie Tricoche, Assistant Volleyball Coach
  • Rachel Finnell, Assistant Professor of Political Science
  • Leslie Mangrum, Assistant Professor of Music (prior to this year was adjunct)
  • Sarah Mathia, Assistant Lecturer of Art (prior to this year was adjunct)
  • Kendra Moore, Assistant Professor of Religion
  • Jamie Spoonemore, Visiting Assistant Professor of Math
  • Camisha Stevenson, Assistant Track & Field Coach
  • Dan Morgan, Assistant Baseball Coach
  • Sam Quezada, Assistant Softball Coach
  • Cody Diffenbaugher, Assistant Football Coach
  • Braedon Clopton, Assistant Wrestling Coach
Transitioning from Part time to full time
  • Laura Hultquist, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
  • Emily Rude, Assistant Professor of Biology
 
Bethany College is looking for people who want to make a lasting, positive contribution through education, either directly or indirectly. 

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At Bethany College, we value individuals and believe in community. All people who share in the Bethany Experience are united by our core values of Integrity, Hospitality, Community, Servant Leadership, Sustainability, and Excellence. Bethany College is affiliated with the Central States Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Employment with Bethany College, in accordance with the laws of the state of Kansas, is at will.

Bethany College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bethany College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.


 Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. Bethany connects its past, present, and future with distinctive initiatives like Swedes to Sweden, a free service-learning trip for the sophomore class to Sweden, and the Good Life Scholarship, presenting all local high school graduates with a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the college. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.

 


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