Faculty and Staff
Human Performance and Sport Studies
Caroline Faure, EdD
Department Chair / Professor
Office: Reed Gym 201 D
Elaine Foster, PhD
Associate Professor
Office: Reed Gym 201E
Karla Judge, DAT, LAT, ATC
Assistant Professor, MSAT Coordinator of Clinical Education
Office: Reed Gym 311
Dani M. Moffit, PhD, LAT, ATC
Associate Professor, MSAT Program Director
Office: Reed Gym 311
Kolby Cordingley, MPE-AA
Associate Lecturer, PEAC Coordinator, GTA Coordinator
Office: Reed Gym 201 H
Justin Dayley
Outdoor Adventure Center Director
Office: Pond Student Union Building
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Isabelle Statkus, MPE-AA
Clinical Instructor
Office: Reed Gym 201C
Howard Gauthier, PhD
Professor, MPE-AA Coordinator
Office: ISU-Meridian Meridian 525 1311 E Central Drive Meridian, ID 83642
Shad Robinson, MPE-AA, CSCS
Lab Coordinator and Equipment Manager
Office: Reed Gym 205
Organizational Learning and Performance
John Curry, PhD
Department Chair / Associate Professor Organizational Learning and Performance
Office: Garrison 618
Spencer Christensen
Clinical Lecturer for Career Technical Education
Office: Garrison 609
Brenda Jacobsen, PhD
Associate Professor
Office: Garrison 621
Robin Lindbeck, EdD
Associate Professor
Office: Garrison 612
Veronica Garcia
Administrative Assistant I
Office: Garrison 617
School Psychology and Educational Leadership
Chung-Hau (Howard) Fan, PhD
Department Chair / Associate Professor of School Psychology
Office: College of Education 108B
Dr. Fan earned his Ph.D. of School Psychology at the University of Iowa in 2011. He served as the training director of the School Psychology Program at Idaho State University for 9 years. His current research focuses on improving response-to-intervention (RTI) methodologies, including reduction of measurement error for progress monitoring and systemic troubleshooting for effective RTI implementation. Other areas of interest include special education leadership, behavioral consultation training, nondiscriminatory cognitive assessment with cross-cultural students, and autism spectrum disorders. Besides work, he plays tennis and enjoys swimming and cooking.
Joel Bocanegra, PhD
Associate Professor of School Psychology
Office: College of Education 108A
Dr. Bocanegra graduated with a PhD in educational psychology with a concentration in school psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is a licensed psychologist and school psychologist. He teaches Clinical School Psychology, Multicultural Issues in School Psychology, and Cognitive Behavioral Interventions courses, among others. He is a noted scholar on multicultural issues, diversity recruitment, system change efforts, and trauma. He co-chaired a national recruitment committee, sits on various editorial boards, and works extensively with minority youth and underserved populations. His scholarly work includes: minority and training issues, trauma, etc. Furthermore, Dr. Bocanegra has extensive practice experience. He has worked as a bilingual school psychologist and psychologist across numerous environments and has consulted internationally on various system change initiatives. Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Bocanegra enjoys spending time with his family, staying physically active, traveling, and writing.
Patti Mortensen, EdD
Assistant Professor
Office: College of Education 377
Dr. Mortensen earned her Ed.D. in educational leadership from Idaho State University in 2009. She joined the faculty at ISU after a 30-year career in K-12 education as a teacher, school principal, district administrator and school superintendent. Her research interests include topics related to the preparation of school and district administrators, mentorship, and the evaluation of school administrators. She teaches courses in the K-12 education administration programs and closely follows the success of her students as they become school and district leaders! She is an avid Bengal fan attending and supporting many athletic, theatre, and musical performances on campus. In her spare time, Dr. Mortensen enjoys the Idaho outdoors, playing the piano, traveling and experiencing new places, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Geoffrey Thomas, EdD
Assistant Professor
Office: College of Education 381
Dr. Geoff Thomas is a 37-year public educator. After teaching high school for seven years, he transitioned to serving in administration with the last twenty years working as Superintendent in the Madison 321 school district.
During his career, Dr. Thomas served as the President of the Idaho School Administrators Association, the Idaho Superintendents Association, the Idaho High School Activities Association, and the Idaho School District Council.
A proud Bengal, Dr. Thomas received his Educational Specialist degree and Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Idaho State University. He was awarded the 2015 Idaho Superintendent of the Year, and the 2016 Idaho State University Distinguished Leader Award.
Dr. Thomas is known statewide as a passionate advocate for public education and providing numerous academic, vocational, artistic, and athletic opportunities for students.
He and his wife Janalee are the proud parents of five children and even prouder grandparents of six grandchildren. His hobbies include reading, mountain hiking, jeep riding, and honing his marginal golf skills
Guillermo Ortega, PhD
Assistant Professor
Office: College of Education 369
Dr. Guillermo Ortega is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education. He earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Houston. His dissertation examined Latinx college athletes and was funded by the Center for Mexican American Studies, Project Mentoring to Achieve Latinos Educational Success (MALES), and the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE). Prior to joining Idaho State University, he served as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Iowa State University where he helped implement a new college-going initiative for Latinx youth and families. His research uses qualitative and quantitative methods to examine intercollegiate athletics, students from underrepresented groups, and organizational structures. Dr. Ortega is thrilled to join Idaho State University.
Berenice Sánchez, PhD
Assistant Professor of Higher Education
Dr. Berenice Sánchez is a scholar and a practitioner in higher education and student affairs. She received her Ph.D. from Indiana University Bloomington. Her primary research is focused on examining the experiences of faculty of color, with a focus on Latina faculty, and exploring the ways that race, racism, and white supremacy in higher education. Prior to joining IU Bloomington, she served as the Assistant Director of La Casa Cultural Latina at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. While at Indiana University, she worked as a project associate with the National Survey on Student Engagement (NSSE), the Assessment Coordinator for the Division of Student Affairs, as well as the Managing Editor of the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education. When not working, she enjoys traveling out of the country, mostly to enjoy being on the beach, going salsa dancing, and working out. Dr. Sánchez is excited to join Idaho State University!
Richard Wagoner, PhD
Associate Professor of Higher Education
Office: College of Education 365
Teaching and Educational Studies
Cory Bennett, PhD
Department Chair / Professor of Teaching and Educational Studies
Office: College of Education 107E
Esther Ntuli, EdD
Associate Dean
Office: College of Education 357
Corey Bartle, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Office: Idaho Falls TAB 332
Suzanne Beasterfield
Clinical Assistant Professor
Office: College of Education 226C
Amanda Eller, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor
Office: College of Education, Twin Falls, Hepworth 117A, CSI Campus
Jenn Gallup, PhD
Associate Professor of Special Education
Office: College of Education 107D
Shu-Yuan Lin, EdD
Clinical Associate Professor / Instructional Materials Center Coordinator
Office: College of Education 108F
Celal Perihan, PhD
Assistant Professor
Office: College of Education, 108C
Beverly Ray, PhD
Professor
Office: College of Education 107C
Wendy Ruchti, PhD
Associate Professor
Office: College of Education 107B
Jill Radford, EdS
Clinical Instructor of Deaf Education
Office: College of Education 226 C
Michelle Schroeder, MEd
Associate Lecturer
Office: College of Education 230
Mona Heern, MEd
Field Experience Coordinator
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 203
Ask me about: Student teaching placements, cooperating teachers
Joanne Toevs, MEd
Clinical Lecturer
Office: College of Education 226A
Jennifer A. Walters, MEd
Clinical Instructor / FEA Region 4 Coordinator
Office: Idaho State University - College of Education, Twin Falls Hepworth 117, CSI Campus
Jamie Webster, EdD
Advising Coordinator
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 211
Ask me about: Advising questions, teacher certification
Raylene Houck
Administrative Assistant I
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 215
Diana Meyers
Administrative Assistant I
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 215