Faculty
Our faculty are seasoned professionals with strong academic backgrounds and life experiences. Their depth of experience will help you make an impact in the world.
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Kristen Blochlinger, M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing Nursing -
Yuriy Bots, Ph.D.
John W. Boatwright Professor of Economics; Associate Professor of Economics Business Administration, EconomicsPrior to joining William Jewell College, Dr. Bots received his B.A. and M.S. degrees in economics in Ukraine, where he also worked for two years as an economist. Later he continued his education at Purdue University where he received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in economics with a concentration in... -
Keli Braitman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychological Science and Chair Psychological ScienceDr. Braitman teaches Introduction to Psychological Science, Statistics for Psychological Science, Personality Psychology, Capstone in Psychological Science, and Identity and Society. Her primary areas of research are in highway safety (distracted driving and young drivers) and the scholarship of... -
Anthony Brandolino, D.M.A.
Professor of Music; Director of Strings Core Curriculum, Music, Music EducationDr. Brandolino serves as Music Director of the Liberty Symphony Orchestra, conducts the William Jewell College Chamber Orchestra and teaches violin at Jewell. He has appeared as conductor with the Saint Joseph Symphony, the Kansas City Youth Symphony, Sioux City Symphony, Spoleto Festival Orchestra... -
DeAnna Briant, B.S.N.
Adjunct Instructor in Nursing Nursing -
Elaine Brown, M.M.
Adjunct Instructor in Music Music, Music Education -
Brad Chance, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Religion; Director of Academic Advising Core CurriculumDr. Chance's focus areas include New Testament and early Christianity, biblical interpretation and religion in the contemporary society, including sociology and religion and science/religion dialogue. He is the recipient of the Willard Teaching Award, the Northland Chamber of Commerce Excellence in... -
Deborah Chasteen, Ph.D.
A. Major and Dorothy Hull Chair of Communication in Business and Leadership; Professor of Communication Communication, Digital Media Communication, Public RelationsDr. Chasteen teaches Public Relations, Communication Theory, Interpersonal, Small Group and Integrated Communication. She is also the advisor to Lambda Pi Eta, the national communication honor society and the Jewell Communication Society. Her passion is traveling, especially international teaching. -
Rachel Chavers
Clinical Instructor of Nursing Nursing