College of Health Leadership
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Teresa Conner, PT, PhD, MBA
Dean of the College of Health
Professor, Physical Therapy
Office: College of Health | Beckley Nursing Building 66 | Room 204
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LaVona Andrew, MA
Program Director - Sign Language Interpreting
Clinical Assistant Professor, Sign Language Interpreting
Office: Meridian Health Science Center Room 810C

Kristina Blaiser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Chief Officer of Innovation and Implementation
Program Director: Speech-Language Pathology
Professor, Speech-Language Pathology
Office: Meridian Health Science Center, Room 808C

Char Byington, MEd, RDN, LD
Department Chair & Program Director- Dietetics Dietetic Interns
Clinical Associate Professor, Dietetics
Office: Garrison Hall 620

Ryan Cluff, RDH, MEd
Department Chair- Dental Hygiene
Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene

Deanna Dye, PT, PhD
Program Director, PhD in Rehabilitation & Communication Sciences
Associate Professor
Office: Garrison Hall 218
Idaho State University
921 S. 8th Ave Stop 8045
Pocatello, ID 83209-8101
Education:
- BS in Physical Therapy, Boston University, Boston MA 1990
- MA in Adult Education, University of Wyoming, Laramie WY 2000
- PhD in Higher Education, University of Idaho, Moscow ID 2007
Professional / Research Areas of Interest:
Critical reflection, chronic pain and cervical pain, meaningful measurement.
Biographical Sketch:
Dr. Dye has clinical experience primarily in adult rehabilitation in a variety of settings. She has expanded experience with vestibular rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, geriatrics, and wound care. She has worked as a faculty member since 1996 both at physical therapist assistant and physical therapist education programs. She currently teaches in the areas of vestibular rehabilitation, wound care, and physical agents. She is certified in vestibular rehabilitation with a specific clinical interest in cervicogenic dizziness and chronic pain management.
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
Outdoor recreation, yoga, gardening, and music

L. Derek Gerber, PT, DPT, EdD
Interim Chair/Program Director- Physical Therapy
Clinical Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
Office: Garrison Hall 218

Amanda Henscheid, OTD, OTR/L
Interim Department Chair- Occupational Therapy
Clinical Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
Assistant Fieldwork Coordinator- Meridian
Office: Meridian 819A
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Jennifer Hightower, Ph.D., MS, NCC
Specialist in People & Culture
Assistant Professor, Counseling
Office: ISU Meridian Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center

Dr. Jenn Holst, Au.D., CCC-A
Program Director-Audiology
Clinical Professor, Audiology
Office: SPA Building 68, Room 119

Rachel Hulse, EdD, MLS(ASCP)cm
Program Director- Medical Laboratory Science
Assistant Professor, Medical Lab Sciences
Office: Leonard Hall 218
(208) 282-4546

David M. Kleist, Ph.D.
Department Chair-Counseling
Professor, Counseling
Office: Garrison Hall Room 716

Barbara Kornblau, JD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Program Director- Occupational Therapy
Professor, Occupational Therapy
Office: OFFSITE/Garrison Hall 203
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Ryan Lindsay, PhD, MPH
Department Chair-Community and Public Health
Assistant Professor, Community & Public Health
Office: 1311 E. Central Dr., Meridian, ID 83642
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Michael Mikitish
Department Chair- Emergency Services
Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Services
Office: Emergency Services Department, ISU-Meridian, Idaho
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Dani M. Moffit, PhD, LAT, ATC
Program Director - MSAT
Associate Professor, Athletic Training
Office: Reed Gym 311

Karen Neill, PhD, RN, MS, DF-IAFN
Associate Dean and Director- School of Nursing
Professor, Nursing
Office: Beckley Building 66
208-282-2443

Mary A. Nies, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAHB
Special Assistant to the Dean for Grant Writing
Professor, Nursing
Joint appointment MPH program
Office: Beckley 318
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Jared Papa, MPAS, PA-C
Program Director & Chair- Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Associate Professor
Office: Meridian
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Lisa Russell
Management Assistant to the Dean
Office: Beckley Nursing Bldg 66 | Room 204A
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Ellen Rogo, BS, MEd, RDH, PhD
Associate Dean of Curriculum & Assessment
Professor, Dental Hygiene
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Chris Sanford, PhD, CCC-A
Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Development
Associate Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Office: 600 Memorial Drive Bldg 68, Rm 204

Christopher Wertz, MSRS, RT (R) (AART), EdD
Radiographic Science Program- Program Director
Associate Professor
Office: 600 Memorial Drive Bldg 66, Rm 225
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
921 S 8th Ave Stop 8090
Pocatello, ID 83209-8090