NEW EMPLOYEES

Kristine Bush is the new Nursing Instructor on the Ankeny Campus.  Her phone number is 965-7162.

She earned a B.S.N. from Central Missouri State University and an M.S.N. from Drake University.  She has taught at Mercy College of Health Sciences and worked at Mercy Medical Center, the Hospice of Central Iowa and the Iowa Heart Center.

Kristine has a 20-year old son, Jarrod, and a 17-year old daughter, Rachel, as well as a dog named Jenna and a cat named Hotshot.

Kristine enjoys traveling, flower gardens and reading. 

Jodi Durlam is the new Surgical Technology Instructor on the Urban Campus.  She is located in Bldg. #2 on the Urban Campus.  Her phone number is 697-7789. 

She graduated from DMACC with an Associate Degree in Nursing. Jodi has 31-years of experience in the operating room and has worked at Lakeview Surgery Center-McFarland Clinic and the Surgery Center of Des Moines.

Jodi is married and has two children, 22-year old Alex and 20-year old Nicole.  Jodi is a big Hawkeye fan who enjoys spending time with her family, competitive waterskiing with her family, reading, traveling and gardening.

Krystal Hering is the new English Instructor on the Boone Campus.  Her phone number is 433-5212. 

She earned an Associate degree from Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Illinois; a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Eastern Illinois University and a Master's in Creative Writing from Iowa State University.

Krystal previously taught at Iowa State University.  She enjoys music, films, cooking, rock climbing and volunteering.

Nadine Jessen is the new Chemistry/Physics Instructor on the Carroll Campus.  Her phone number is (712) 792-1755.

She earned a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.S. in Curriculum & Effective Instruction from Buena Vista University.

Nadine has been an adjunct instructor on the Carroll Campus for the past three years.  She has also taught science at Audubon Junior/Senior High School and, prior to that, taught science and mathematics at Cumberland-Massena Junior/Senior High School.

Nadine and her husband, Micah, have three children--Amanda, Stephen and Monica.  Nadine enjoys reading and spending time with her family.   

Corey Kopatich is the new Academic Advisor in the Career Advantage area on the Ankeny Campus.  His phone number is 965-7172.

Corey earned a degree from Drake University.  He previously was the Educational Specialist for the Des Moines East High School/Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates Program.

He is single and enjoys sports and spending time with his friends.

Adriana Munoz-Espinosa is the new Student Services Specialist on the Urban Campus.  Her phone number is 697-7763.

She earned a bachelor's degree in Administration from a college in Guadalajara, Mexico.  She previously worked for the state of Iowa in the Human Rights Department with the Iowa Division of Latino Affairs.

Adriana has two children--14-year old Emmanuel and three-year old Melanie.  Adriana enjoys spending time with her kids, cycling, shopping and watching movies.

John Pea is the new English/Speech Instructor on the Carroll Campus.  His phone number is (712) 792-8326.

He earned a B.A. in Religion from the University of Indianapolis, an M.A. in English from Ball State University and advanced coursework in Speech Communications from Southern Illinois University.

John previously worked in the Interpersonal Communications Department at Bowling Green University and in the Dramatic Arts and Speech Communications Department at Central Michigan University.

John is single and enjoys reading, particularly Native American literature, early American literature, Western American literature, children's literature, rhetoric communication theory and theology.  He also enjoys walking and performing in dramas.  

Priscila Piper is the Spanish/Interpretation and Translation Instructor on the DMACC Urban Campus.  She is located in Bldg. #1 on the Urban Campus with a phone number of 248-7250.

She earned a B.A. in Linguistics/Communication, a B.A. in Elementary Education and an M.A.E. in Reading and Language Arts--Bilingual Education.

Priscila has taught at Drake University and is married to Urban Campus Instructor Michael Piper. She enjoys choral singing, playing the flute, traveling, walking and swimming.

Kimberly Porter is the new Bookstore Specialist II on the Newton Campus.  If you need to get a hold of her, call (641) 791-1770.

She earned a Child Development diploma from DMACC and has worked at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Kimberly and her husband, Kent, have two daughters--Tabitha and Megan. Kimberly enjoys reading, softball, volleyball and spending time with her family.

Dawn Sporleder is the new Clerical Assistant in the Physical Plant located in Bldg. #12 on the Ankeny Campus.  Dawn can be reached at x6209.

She graduated from Iowa State University and has worked for Heartland Agri Supply for 20 years and at Des Moines Portable Welding.

She and her husband, Patrick, have a daughter, Kaitlyn and a dog, Chip.  Dawn enjoys reading, basketball, bicycling and volunteering at high school activities.

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DMACC EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Congratulations to the following employees who have received DMACC Employee Awards:

Rebecca Brown, Professor, Business Administration, Carroll Campus.  For helping with loading the truck with donations for disaster victims in the Parkersburg/Cedar Falls area on a very hot day.  Her help and support was very much appreciated.

Diane Eischeid, Lab Coordinator, Carroll Campus.  For helping with loading the truck with donations for disaster victims in the Parkersburg/Cedar Falls area on a very hot day.  Her help and support was very much appreciated.

Dave Rubner, Custodian, Carroll Campus.  For being a great support person throughout the entire project of collecting and donating items for the victims of tornadoes and flooding in the Parkersburg/Cedar Falls area.  He even drove the truck to Cedar Falls which was a tremendous help. 

Doris Smith, Cook, Urban Campus.  For always providing extraordinary service to all the DMACC Urban community.  She’s very much appreciated. 

Kent Spencer, Cook, Urban Campus.  For always providing consistent exceptional service to the DMACC Urban community.  He’s very much appreciated. 

Nominations can be submitted at any time for employees who make exceptional contributions to DMACC.  To receive a nomination form, click on http://www.dmacc.edu/bulletin/images/daward.pdf.  Additional nomination forms are available in each department office or may be requested from Martha Henrichs, 964-6421.

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PIONEERS GARAGE SALE

DMACC Pioneer member Judy (Eriksen) York takes a close look at a vase at the annual DMACC Pioneers Garage Sale held Aug. 21-23 in Bldg.#$13 on the DMACC Ankeny Campus.  All proceeds from the sale go toward scholarships for DMACC students.

 

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PIONEERS CONNECTION

Mark your calendars for the Fall Tailgate Kickoff scheduled for Tues., Sept. 16 in the Lakeview Bistro in Bldg. #7.  The starting time is 5:30 p.m.  Everyone is encouraged to wear your school colors from your high school, college or university OR you may come dressed in DMACC Blue and White.  The function committee is planning a good time for all.  President Denson will give us a brief “State of the College” presentation. Ganesh Ganpat , Executive Director of the DMACC Foundation, will also speak.  Feel free to bring your significant other. There is no charge and reservations are due by 4 p.m., Wed., Sept. 10.  Call 964-6868 to reserve your spot.

Check out the Pioneers website for the monthly programs, which have now been determined for the coming year.