BMCC Staff Directory
John Adair - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Northern Michigan University
Kathy Adair - Director of Development and Social Science Department Chair
(906) 248-3354 ext 8404
A.A., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S.W., Grand Valley State University
Brandy Ball - Business Faculty
A.A., University of Phoenix
B.S., University of Phoenix
M.A., University of Phoenix
Mike Barrett - Adjunct Instructor
A.S., North Central Michigan College
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Brittany Bartley - Adjunct Instructor
A.S., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Duane Bedell - President
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Baker College
M.A., University of Michigan - Flint
Ed.S., University of Michigan - Flint
Haskell Indian Nations University
Kelly Bedell - Student Support Services Specialist
(906) 248-3354 ext 8432
Certificate, Michigan Office of Substance Abuse Services
B.S., Northern Michigan University
Bay Mills Community College
Paula Beiser - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Christopher Newport University
M.B.A., College of William and Mary
Kristina Benoit - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Purdue University
Tiffany Bergstrom - Administrative Assistant to the Financial Aid Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8433
Certificate, Bay Mills Community College
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Cortney Billet - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Fayetteville State University
M. Ed., Fayetteville State University
University of Phoenix
Trinity Bowen - IT Services Coordinator
906-248-3354
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Samantha Cameron - Vice President of Academic Affairs
(906) 248-3354 ext 8429
A.B., St. Clair County Community College
B.B.A., Western Michigan University
M.A., Michigan State University
Craig Carrick - Risk Manager & HR Specialist
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.B.A., Capella University
Serina Carrick - Grants Accountant
(906) 248-3354 ext 8441
A.S., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Katie Carty-Fisher - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Aquinas College
M.A., University at Buffalo - SUNY
M.A., University of Texas - Austin
Natalia Chugunov - General Science Faculty
(906) 248-3354 ext 8425
M.D., St. Petersburg State Pavlov Medical University
Heather Church - Assistant Registrar, Office Administration Department Chair and Adjunct Instructor.
(906) 248-8476
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.B.A., Davenport University
Michelle Clark - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Northern Michigan University
M.S.A., Northern Michigan University
Megan Clarke - Library Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8435
B.A., Grand Valley State University
M.L.I.S., Wayne State University
Brenda Clor - Institutional Research and Data Analyst
(906) 248-3354 ext 8406
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
Lake Superior State University
University of Michigan - Flint
Kathleen Connors - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Ellis College of NYIT
M.A., National University
Katie Corbiere - Financial Aid Specialist
(906) 248-3354 ext 8477
Certificate, University of Norte Dame
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
Central Michigan University
Teresa Corey-Spiker - Criminal Justice Department Chair
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Lucy DeWildt - Adjunct Instructor
Pre-Pharmacy, Central Michigan University
Pharm. D., Ferris State University
Rick Elder - Social Studies Faculty
(906) 248-3354 ext 8468
A.S., Mott Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.A., Central Michigan University
Jaime Farrow - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., North Carolina State University
M.S., Maryland University
Eric Galer - Adjunct Instructor
A.S., Lake Superior State University
B.S., University of Phoenix
Faith Gaubault - Early Childhood Education Faculty
B.A., Bay Mills Community College
Bob Gidcumb - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., University of Michigan - Flint
M.A., University of Michigan - Flint
Whitney Gravelle - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Michigan State University
J.D., Michigan State University
Crystal Green - TRIO and SSS Academic Success Coach
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
Deborah Haines - Adjunct Instructor
B.F.A., University of Connecticut
M.A., Trinity College
Tanecia Hallai - Health and Fitness Faculty & Allied Health Coordinator
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Excelsior College
Joe Halvorsen - Accountant
(906) 248-3354 ext 8410
B.S., Ferris State University
Sheryl Hammock - Dean of Occupational Education
(906) 248-3354 ext 8436
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.A., Lake Superior State University
Michelle Hank - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Central Michigan University
D.B.A., University of Phoenix
Michael Harris - Adjunct Instructor
A.A., Normandale Community College
B.S., University of Minnesota
M.S., University of Cincinnati
Karol Healy - Land Grant Program Coordinator
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Phyllis Helm - CNA Program Adjunct Instructor & Coordinator
Certificate, Montcalm Community College
A.A.S., Montcalm Community College
B.S., Spring Arbor University
Wendy Heyrman - Vice President of Student Affairs
(906) 248-3354 ext 8403
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.S., Southern New Hampshire University
Tasha Hooks - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Jackson State University
M.Ed., Jackson State University
Tina Huffman - Financial Aid Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8437
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Raelynn Hunter - Student Services Administrative Assistant
(906) 248-3354
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
Jana Hutcheson - Communication Faculty
(906) 248-3354 ext 8453
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
B.A., Manchester College
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
M.A., Northern Michigan University
Tyler Hutchinson - General Maintenance
Michelle Jarvie - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Michigan Technological University
M.S., Michigan Technological University
Shannon Jones - Business Administration Department Chair, Native American Studies Assistant Department Chair and Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Central Michigan University
M.S., Southern New Hampshire University
Briana Kangas Otten - Adjunct Instructor
A.A., Northern Michigan University
B.A., Northern Michigan University
M.A., Northern Michigan University
Michael Karzon - Computer Information Systems Faculty
(906) 248-8487
B.S. Michigan State University
M.S. Colorado Techincal University
Chet Kasper - Chief Information Officer\Title III Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8431
B.S., Ferris State University
Sandi King - Adjunct Instructor
(906) 440-6651
B.S.N., Lake Superior State University
M.S.N., Regis University
D.N.P., Regis University
Stephanie Kontos - Adjunct Instructor
A.A.S., Heald College
B.S.M., University of Phoenix
Lily Kuzmik - Academics Affairs Specialist
B.S., Central Michigan University
Caleb Lamont - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., St. Joseph's College
M.A., Gonzaga University
Amie Lawson - Adjunct Instructor
A.A., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Kathleen LeBlanc - Cultural Services Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8434
Bay Mills Community College
Lake Superior State University
LaTara LeBlanc - Student Engagement Specalist
(906) 248-3354 ext 8463
A.S., Bay Mills Community College
University of Michigan - Flint
Elaine Lehre - Director of Admissions
(906) 248-3354 ext 8422
Certificate, Bay Mills Community College
Mabel Lewis-Hill - Adjunct Instructor
Justin Lindsay - Assistant Library Director
A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Heather Lyons - HR / Payroll Specialist
(906) 248-3354
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Cathy Matresse - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Eastern Washington University
B.S., Eastern Washington University
M.S., Eastern Washington University
Amy McCoy - Sustainable Agricultural Educator
B.A., Michigan State University
M.S., Michigan State University
Destiny McKechnie - Adjunct Instructor
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.A., Lake Superior State University
Rheanna McKechnie - Marketing & Recruiting Specialist
(906) 248-8452
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Dr. Diana McKenzie - Dean of Science and Allied Health Education
(906) 248-3354 ext 8473
B.A., Lake Superior State University
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Jennifer McLeod - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Ferris State University
Central Michigan University
Tenniel McLeod - Director for TRIO Student Support Services
(906) 248-3354 ext 8427
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.S., Central Michigan University
Abby Mikolowski - Finance Specialist
(906) 248-3354 ext 8451
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.S., Central Michigan University
Jan Miller - Mathematics Faculty and Department Chair
(906) 248-3354 ext 8450
B.S., Florida Southern College
M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary
M.A., University of Houston
Saginaw Valley State University
Randy Miller - Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Department Chair
A.S., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Betty Mitchell - Bookkeeper
(906) 248-3354 ext 8440
Certificate, Lake Superior State University
Bay Mills Community College
Caden Moran - IT Services Coordinator
(906) 248-3354
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Susan Morningstar - Adjunct Instructor
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Mia Munz - General Maintenance
Erica Newland - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Joey Nolan - Adjunct Instructor
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
B.A., Lake Superior State University
Mary O'Connor - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Michigan Technological University
M.A., Marygrove College
Carla Osawamick - Adjunct Instructor
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
6-Year Diploma, Bay Mills Community College, Anishnaabemwin Pane Immersion Program
Karen Parish - Compliance\Governance Specialist
(906) 248-3354 ext 8444
A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Laura Parish - Distance Learning Specialist
(906) 248-8417
A.A.S. & A.A., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
Shelby Passage - Administrative Assistant
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Jill Peller - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.A., Northern Michigan University
Mindy Piche - Accounting Specialist
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Tyler Postma - Computer Information Systems Faculty and Department Chair
(906) 248-3354 ext 8407
A.S. & B.S., Lake Superior State University
Laura Postma - Vice President Business and Finance
(906) 248-3354 ext 8420
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Central Michigan University
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Government Financial Manager
Holly Powless - Policy Analyst & Title IX Coordinator
(906) 248-3354 ext 8430
A.A., Haskell Indian Nations University
B.A., University of Michigan
M.P.A., Kent State University
J.D., Wayne State University
Lena Quinlan - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Lake Superior State University
M.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Shirley Recollet - Adjunct Instructor
Megan Ringuette - Administrative Assistant to the CSO
A.S., Bay Mills Community College
James Sawaski - Mathematics Department
(906) 248-8439
B.S., Northern Michigan University
M.A., Northern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University
Portland State University
Dani Schofield - Student Advising Specialist
B.S. Central Michigan University
Richard Schofield - Maintenance
(906) 248-3354 ext 8462
Sherri Schofield - Registrar & Institutional Information Systems Manager
(906) 248-3354 ext 8424
A.A.S. & A.A., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
Samantha Schroeder - Executive Assistant to the President
906-248-8462
A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Stephanie Shuman - MCAN College Completion Coach
Certificate, Bay Mills Community College
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Heather Smith - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Central Michigan University
M.B.A, Lake Superior State University
Valerie Smith - Adjunct Instructor
A.A.S., Baker College
B.S., Baker College
M.A., Capella University
Holly Sparks - Receptionist/Purchasing Assistant
(906) 248-3354
Lori Stayner - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Western Michigan University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Heather Stelzer - Early Childhood Education Department Chair and Faculty
(906) 248-8488
B.S., Walden University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Amber Stephan - Community Health and Fitness Coordinator
(906) 248-9009
A.A., Bay Mills Community College
Chris Svoboda - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Michigan State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Patrick Tadgerson - Information Systems Administrator
(906) 248-3354 ext 8405
A.A.S., Lake Superior State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Central Michigan University
Kathy Tassier - Curriculum Specialist & Education Department Chair
(906) 248-3354 ext 8449
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.A., Lake Superior State University
Ed.S., University of Michigan
Wade Teeple - Off-Campus and Non-Credit Program Coordinator and Cashier
(906) 248-3354 ext 8421
Bay Mills Community College
U.S. Indian Police Academy
MZ Thomas - TRIO and SSS Academic Success Coach
906-248-8416
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Vicki Thomas - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Michigan State University
M.Ed., Concordia University Portland
Al Thompson - Construction Technology Faculty
A.A.S., Ferris State University
B.S., Ferris State University
Mike Turco - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., University of Toronto
M.A., Northern Michigan University
Rick VanderPoel - Adjunct Instructor
Certificate, Bay Mills Community College
Kamiesha Vann - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Peirce College
M.A., Capella University
M.Ed., Rosemont College
Kendra Voris - Dean of Distance Education
(906) 248-3354 ext 8402
A.A.S. & B.S., Ferris State University
M.A., Central Michigan University
Graduate Certificate, Michigan State University
Stacey Walden - Human Resources Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8426
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.S.A., Central Michigan University
Mariah Wanic - Director of Charter Schools
(906) 248-3354 ext 8446
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.A., Central Michigan University
Ed. S., Central Michigan University
Lake Superior State University
Sarah Wellman - Adjunct Instructor
A.A.S. Bay Mills Community College
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Central Michigan University
Graduate Certificate, Michigan State University
Graduate Certificate, Central Michigan University
Michele Wellman-Teeple - Anishinaabemowin Pane Immersion Program Faculty and Director
(906) 248-3354 ext 8472
M.A., Michigan State University
B.S., Lake Superior State University
6-Year Diploma, Bay Mills Community College, Anishinaabemowin Pane Immersion Program
Certificate, Bay Mills Community College, Anishinaabemowin Pane Immersion Program
Diploma, Bay Mills Community College, Ojibwe Language Instruction
Victoria Wellman-Teeple - IT Systems Engineer
906-248-3354 ext 8413
A.S., Lake Superior State University
B.A., Lake Superior State University
Graduate Certificate, Michigan State University
Patti Wenglikowski - Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Lake Superior State University
Julie Wiegand - Adjunct Instructor
A.A.S., Northern Michigan University
B.A., Ashford University
Mike Willis - Native American Studies Faculty and Department Chair
(906) 248-3354 ext 8447
A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
Diploma, Nishnaabemwin Language Instructors Institute
Northern Michigan University
Lake Superior State University
Debra Wilson - Adjunct Instructor
A.A. & A.A.S., Bay Mills Community College
B.S., Central Michigan University
Holly Wolniakowski - Adjunct Instructor
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Michigan State University
Phil Woolcocks - Administrative Coordinator for EMS Edcuation and Adjunct Instructor
A.A.S., Lansing Community College
Stephen Yanni - Land Grant Director and Accreditation Liaison Officer
(906) 248-3354 ext 8478
B.S., Lake Superior State University
M.S., Western Illinois University
Ph.D., Michigan State University