College of Health Leadership

Teresa Conner, PT, PhD, MBA

Dean of the College of Health
Professor, Physical Therapy

Office: College of Health | Beckley Nursing Building 66 | Room 204

208-282-4665

teresaconner@isu.edu

LaVona Andrew, MA

Program Director - Sign Language Interpreting
Clinical Assistant Professor, Sign Language Interpreting

Office: Meridian Health Science Center Room 810C

(208) 501-8783

lavonaandrew@isu.edu

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

208-373-1814

kristinablaiser@isu.edu

Char Byington, MEd, RDN, LD

Department Chair & Program Director- Dietetics Dietetic Interns
Clinical Associate Professor, Dietetics

Office: Garrison Hall 620

(208) 282-3091

charbyington@isu.edu

Biosketch

Ryan Cluff, RDH, MEd

Department Chair- Dental Hygiene
Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene

(208) 282-4360

ryancluff@isu.edu

Deanna Dye, PT, PhD

Program Director, PhD in Rehabilitation & Communication Sciences
Associate Professor

Office: Garrison Hall 218

208-282-5166

deannadye@isu.edu

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

208-282-4307

derekgerber@isu.edu

Amanda Henscheid, OTD, OTR/L

Interim Department Chair- Occupational Therapy
Clinical Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
Assistant Fieldwork Coordinator- Meridian

Office: Meridian 819A

208-373-1971

amandahenscheid@isu.edu

Jennifer Hightower, Ph.D., MS, NCC

Specialist in People & Culture
Assistant Professor, Counseling

Office: ISU Meridian Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center

jenniferhightower@isu.edu

Dr. Jenn Holst, Au.D., CCC-A

Program Director-Audiology
Clinical Professor, Audiology

Office: SPA Building 68, Room 119

(208) 282-3747

holsjenn@isu.edu

Rachel Hulse, EdD, MLS(ASCP)cm

Program Director- Medical Laboratory Science
Assistant Professor, Medical Lab Sciences

Office: Leonard Hall 218

(208) 282-4456

(208) 282-4546

hulsrach@isu.edu

David M. Kleist, Ph.D.

Department Chair-Counseling
Professor, Counseling

Office: Garrison Hall Room 716

(208) 282-4315

kleidavi@isu.edu

Barbara Kornblau, JD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Program Director- Occupational Therapy
Professor, Occupational Therapy

Office: OFFSITE/Garrison Hall 203

(305) 778-0002

barbarakornblau@isu.edu

Ryan Lindsay, PhD, MPH

Department Chair-Community and Public Health
Assistant Professor, Community & Public Health

Office: 1311 E. Central Dr., Meridian, ID 83642

208-373-1779

ryanlindsay@isu.edu

Michael Mikitish

Department Chair- Emergency Services
Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Services

Office: Emergency Services Department, ISU-Meridian, Idaho

208-373-1764

mikimich@isu.edu

Dani M. Moffit, PhD, LAT, ATC

Program Director - MSAT
Associate Professor, Athletic Training

Office: Reed Gym 311

(208) 282-4441

danimoffit@isu.edu

Karen Neill, PhD, RN, MS, DF-IAFN

Associate Dean and Director- School of Nursing
Professor, Nursing

Office: Beckley Building 66

208-282-2102

208-282-2443

neilkare@isu.edu

Professional Profile

Mary A. Nies, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAHB

Special Assistant to the Dean for Grant Writing
Professor, Nursing
Joint appointment MPH program

Office: Beckley 318

208-282-4602

niesmary@isu.edu

Jared Papa, MPAS, PA-C

Program Director & Chair- Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Associate Professor

Office: Meridian

(208) 373-1754

papajare@isu.edu

Lisa Russell

Management Assistant to the Dean

Office: Beckley Nursing Bldg 66 | Room 204A

208-282-4665

lisarussell@isu.edu

Ellen Rogo, BS, MEd, RDH, PhD

Associate Dean of Curriculum & Assessment
Professor, Dental Hygiene

(208) 282-3017

ellenrogo@isu.edu

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

(208) 282-3813

chrissanford@isu.edu

Christopher Wertz, MSRS, RT (R) (AART), EdD

Radiographic Science Program- Program Director
Associate Professor

Office: 600 Memorial Drive Bldg 66, Rm 225

(208) 282-2871

christopherwertz@isu.edu