We practice what we teach! Click on any Faculty bio below for more information.
Professor of Biology, Newton Campus
"At DMACC, I have the privilege of working with students interested in health science careers and helping students become better consumers of science. This helps them make better decisions regarding critical scientific issues in our society." (read more)
Sociology and Criminal Justice Instructor, Boone Campus
"My students are often surprised to learn that their professor co-authored their textbooks," said Dr. Conis. "They seem to think only university professors publish text books, but there are several DMACC instructors who are experts in their field and share that knowledge through publications." (read more)
Creative Writing, Literature and Composition Professor, Ankeny Campus
"A good day in the classroom is when I can walk away knowing I opened up someone's world, and the best days are when I walk away with the same feeling because students taught me to look at something in a new way as well." (read more)
Biology Instructor, Biotechnology Program Chair, Ankeny Campus
"There is a demand for students who can use critical thinking skills and laboratory training to run experiments and analyze the results. If you are interested in biology and/or chemistry, there is a biotech job somewhere that would be perfect for you." (read more)
Chemistry and Pharmacology Instructor​ and Pre-pharmacy Advisor,
Ankeny Campus
"As a student, I was amazed by the opportunities at DMACC," said Dr. Guerra. "I met famous authors and nationally known innovators and CEOs that were brought in for DMACC events." (read more)
Business Administration Instructor
DMACC West Des Moines Campus
"My experience in business allows me to apply classroom concepts to the real world. I can expand topics from merely theoretical to practical." (read more)
Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology Professor
DMACC Ankeny Campus
"The classroom is a piece of the world where I have the choice to positively impact learning minds on a daily basis. I love helping students discover and pursue career passions." said Moss. "The students inspire me to keep on learning and striving to be the best teacher I can be." (read more)
Photography Program Chair and Instructor
DMACC Ankeny Campus
"The best aspect of our photography program is that it is designed to be very hands-on. It's not uncommon to have a beginner who's just picked up a camera in the same course as someone who has been taking photos as a hobby for years." (read more)
Video Production Professor, Ankeny Campus
Schott has extensive TV, film and advertising production experience. His credits include movies like "The Final Season", TV shows like "The Jeff Foxworthy Show" and commercials for companies such as Wal-Mart, Hy-Vee and McDonalds.
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