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Middleton Campus Faculty
Faculty members at Globe University-Middleton are experienced practitioners in their fields. Some become mentors to students, while others provide students with job leads and career suggestions. Although they contribute to their students’ success in different ways, instructors at our west Madison-area campus are similar in their willingness to go the extra mile to help our students reach their goals.
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To learn more about our instructors, review the biographical information below or contact Globe University-Middleton. Call us at 1-877-303-6060.
Faculty biographies
Jodi Sherman, Dean of Students
Education:
Masters of Science in Continuing and Adult Vocational Education from UW-Madison
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California-Los Angeles
Career
15 years of student services experience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in student housing, adult career and educational counseling center, and the School of Education
Consultant/workshops/public speaker for small businesses in the martial arts and fine arts fields, education, and government
Fun facts about Jodi:
I am a 3rd degree Black Belt.
I love winter and cold weather. I’d rather be on a mountain and in the snow than on a beach!
Kim Sprecker, General Education Instructor
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Science, University of Florida
Bachelor of Science, University of Florida
Career:
Communication and writing instructor, Cardinal Stritch University, UW-Madison and University of Florida
Press secretary, Sun Prairie mayoral and alderman campaigns
Research assistant, UW-Madison
Communications assistant, Florida Farm Bureau
Fun facts about Kim:
Thrift-store bargain hunting is one of my favorite hobbies, along with baking yummy treats, going geocaching with my family, and gardening when the weather's nice.
Jessica Boggs, Massage Therapy Instructor
Education:
Lakeside School of Massage Therapy
Career:
Instructor, Lakeside School of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist, Dean/St. Mary’s
Scott Kohl, Business Instructor
Education:
Master of Business Administration, UW-Madison
Bachelor of Science, UW-Madison
Career:
Project manager and E-business consultant for Activision/Blizzzard, Inc., MyWeather LLC, MessageBuzz, Inc., MusicNotes, Inc., UW-Madison School of Business.
Catherine “Katie” Waite, Medical Terminology Instructor
Education:
Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration- University of Phoenix
Certified Medical Assistant- Madison Area Technical College
Currently working toward Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
Career:
I have worked the last nine years as a Certified Medical Assistant in Family Medicine.
Fun Facts about Katie:
I am addicted to Facebook!!
Melissa Moss, Instructor
Education: Masters of Science in Biology from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse
Career:
I have three years of experience teaching in Biological Sciences including Biology, Microbiology, and Anatomy and Physiology. I was a Research Associate at the Medical College of Wisconsin in the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology. I completed projects determining the mechanisms of infection of enteric pathogens published in the journal of Infection and Immunity and the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Recently, I have held a position as Assistant Researcher in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Unit of Transplantation. I isolated cellular compartments (islets) from pancreas donors in a Clinical BioManufacturing facility for clinical transplantation and research. In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I studied the gene and protein expression in islets and organs in response to physiological stressors.
Fun facts about Melissa:
I love sailing on the Great Lakes. I spend as much time as I can during the summer and winter outside golfing, skiing, and swimming.
Dee Dee Collette, Information Technology Instructor
Education:Master of Business Administration, Technology Management, University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking and Business Technology, Herzing University
Associate of Science in Computer Network and Business Technology, Herzing University
Career:
IT Project Manager, The Retail Computer Group, LLC
Administrative Director, CHIPI Technical Braille Center.
Fun facts about Dee Dee:
Dee Dee is an avid volleyball player and enjoys trivia competitions. .
Hector Laguna, Information Technology Instructor
Education:
Master of Science in Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics, National Polytechnic Institute (Mexico)
Career:
Hector has been a software engineer for XX years
Fun facts about Hector:
Hector is a serious tennis player and lover of classical music, especially Mozart
Renee Rostad, High School Presenter
Career:
Renee has spoken to over 15,000 high school students in the Midwest, encouraging them to pursue higher education for their future success.
Fun facts about Renee:
Renee and her husband have four children and are now empty nesters with just their dog Roxie at home!
Nancy West, Foundations Math Instructor
Education:
Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Graduate Work, Edgewood College-Madison
Career:
25 years of teaching experience in math education
Technology Coordinator for 15 years
Fun facts about Jodi:
I love Mexico and the beach.
I sing professionally. I sing songs by Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble.
I am an excellent thrift store shopper.
Krista Hebel, Academic Coordinator and General Education Instructor
Education:
Masters of Arts in English from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Career:
Research assistant, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Academic coordinator and writing instructor, Globe University – Eau Claire campus
Fun facts about Krista:
Krista wrote her Master’s thesis on the Harry Potter books. She’s also training to run the Madison Marathon next spring.