Chris Vaage

Director

208 736-2101ext 2309

208 933-2309

vaagchri@isu.edu

Chris Vaage has been at ISU-Twin Falls since 1997. She holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from ISU and has nearly 30 years of experience in Higher Ed Student Services.

Lesa Wagner

Assistant Director

208 736-2101ext 2302

(208) 933-2309

wagnlesa@isu.edu

Lesa has been with ISU-Twin Falls since 2000. She holds a Masters in Training & Development.

Maria Beltran

Administrative Assistant II

208 736-2101ext2000

(208) 933-2309

beltmari@isu.edu

Maria has been with ISU Twin Falls since April 2016. She holds a Technical Certificate in Computer Support from the College of Southern Idaho.

Adam Spencer

Video Instruction Manager - Distance Learning, Computer Lab, Work Study and Compass Testing

208 736-2119ext 1205

(208)282-4836

spenadam@isu.edu

Adam Spencer began his ISU career in August 2015 working for the Distance Learning as the Video Instruction Manager. He holds an A.A.S. Computer Graphics Design from the College of Southern Idaho.

Dr. Amanda Eller

Assistant Clinical Professor, Twin Falls Teacher Education Curriculum and Instruction

Office: CSI Evergreen Building

208 736-3069ext 1211

(208) 735-2522

elleama2@isu.edu

Dr. Amanda Eller is a Clinical Professor in Educational Foundations for Idaho State University at the Twin Falls Campus. Dr. Eller received her BS in Elementary Education from Idaho State University, and her M.Ed. in Technology in Education from Lesley University. She received both her EDS and EDD in Educational Leadership from Northwest Nazarene University. Dr. Eller taught in Elementary Education for 16 years in multiple positions K-5, including Title I Co-Director. She maintains her Idaho Certification in General K-8 and Reading K-12, and an Administration Endorsement. Concurrently, she taught part-time in Adult Basic Education for six years, teaching GED preparation courses in math and language and COMPASS preparation seminars. Dr. Eller is a member of the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association, and has presented at NRMERA conference.

Benny the Bengal

Mascot

Benny is a vibrant and energetic character, entertains the crowd, and makes everyone smile. He grew up deep in the jungle of Pocatello. Benny roams around the College of Southern Idaho campus and promotes continuing education with ISU. His favorite job is to attend classes and make surprise appearances. He is the biggest supporter of Bengal Wednesdays!