School of Education Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
Stephanie Clark, Ed.D.
Department Chair
Associate Professor of Education
MLK 452A
Phone: (573) 681-5217
Email: ClarkS@LincolnU.edu
- Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning in Organizations, Vanderbilt University
- Master of Education in Secondary Mathematics, Lincoln University of Missouri
- Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Mathematics, Lincoln University of Missouri
Kimberly Connor, Ph.D.
Professor of Education
MLK 406
Phone: (573) 681-5285
Email: ConnorK@LincolnU.edu
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
- Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia
Advisor for School Counselor and School Psychological Examiner candidates
Charles Kish Jr., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Physical Education and Wellness
Jason Gym 214B
Phone: (573) 681-5329
Email: KishC@LincolnU.edu
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership in Teaching and Learning, Missouri Baptist University
- Educational Specialist in Administration, Superintendency, Missouri Baptist University
- Master of Arts in Educational Administration, Missouri Baptist University
- Master of Arts in Physical Education and Coaching, Ball State University
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Southeast Missouri State University
- Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Athletic Administration, Southeast Missouri State University
Advisor for Physical Education and Wellness majors in Kinesiology
Crystal Moseley, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Wellness and Physical Education
Jason Gym 214A
Phone: (573) 681-5259
Email: MoseleyC@LincolnU.edu
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Missouri-Columbia
- Master of Arts in Health Education, East Carolina University
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science, East Carolina University
Patrick Oligschlaeger
Assistant Professor of Health and Wellness
Jason Gym 214C
Phone: (573)681-5287
Email: OligschlaegerP@LincolnU.edu
- Master of Science in Athletic Administration, William Woods University
- Master of Science in Elementary Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Missouri State University
Ayanna Shivers, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education
MLK 18
Phone: (573) 681-5274
Email: ShiversA@LincolnU.edu
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education, University of Southern Mississippi
- Master of Arts in Theology, Liberty University
- Master of Education in Counseling, The Citadel Military College of South Carolina
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University of Oklahoma
Advisor for Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Mental Health Counseling
Adria Waters, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
MLK 405
Phone: (573) 681-5597
Email: WatersA@LincolnU.edu
- Doctor of Philosophy in Reading Instruction, University of Arkansas-Little Rock
- Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education, Columbia College
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia / Truman State University
- Missouri Career CPC Certifications in Special Reading (K-12), Early Childhood Education (Birth-3rd Grade), and Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
Field and Clinical Experience Coordinator and Certification Officer
Suzanne Wilson, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
MLK 440
Phone: (573) 681-5262
Email: WilsonS@LincolnU.edu
- Doctor of Education in Educational Administration, Saint Louis University
- Master of Education in School Supervision and Administration, Lincoln University of Missouri
- Bachelor of Science in Education in Art (K–12), University of Missouri-Columbia
- Certified in Education Administration (K–6) and Art Education (K–12)
Brianna Fankhauser, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
MLK 439
Phone: (573) 681-5211
Email: FankhauserB@LincolnU.edu
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, William Woods University
- Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction, William Woods University
- Master of Education in Reading Instruction, William Woods University
- Master of Arts in School Teaching – Elementary, Lincoln University of Missouri
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Lincoln University of Missouri
- Missouri Career CPC certifications in Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical (K–12), Elementary Education (Grades 1–6), and Special Reading Teacher (K–12)
Advisor for Elementary Education majors and Para to Pro cohorts
Kimberly Warfield, Ed.D.
Associate Professor and Coordinator of the M.Ed. K–12 Supervision Program
Remote Faculty
Phone: (601) 613-3096
Email: WarfieldK@LincolnU.edu
- Doctor of Education, Mississippi College
- Educational Specialist Degree, Mississippi College
- Master of Science in Biology, Jackson State University, Mississippi
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Jackson State University, Mississippi
Advisor for Master of Education (M.Ed.) K-12 Supervision Program
Tracy Hinds, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
MLK: 403
Phone: (573) 681-5107
Email: HindsT@LincolnU.edu
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Missouri-St. Louis
- Education Specialist in Educational Administration, University of Missouri-St. Louis
- Master of Education in Special Education, Fontbonne University
- Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Psychology, DePauw University
- Certification areas: National Board in Literacy/Reading-Language Arts, Principal (K–8), Superintendent (K–12), Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical (K–12), Special Reading (K–12), and Elementary Education (Grades 1–6)
Johnny Harpe, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Education and Program Director for the M.A. in Higher Education, HBCU Concentration
Remote Faculty
Email: HarpeJ@LincolnU.edu
- Doctor of Education in Education Administration/Higher Education, Fayetteville State University
- Master of Arts in Counselor Education/Student Personnel, North Carolina Central University
- Bachelor of Arts in English/Media Journalism, North Carolina Central University
- Executive Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Institute for Educational Management
Aaron Campbell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Special Education
Phone: (573) 681-5254
Email: CampbellA@LincolnU.edu
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology, Specialization in Special Education, Texas A&M University
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, North Carolina Central University
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Florida A&M University
- Minor in Juvenile Justice, Florida A&M University
Matthew Bellinger, Ed.D.
Education Compliance/Assessment Coordinator
Phone: (573) 681-5705
Email: BellingerM@LincolnU.edu
- Doctor of Education, Arkansas State University
- Master of Science, Central Methodist University
- Bachelor of Science in Education, Lincoln University of Missouri
Nichole Thruston
Assistant Professor
Office: Jason Gym 214e
Phone: (573) 681-5096
Email: ThrustonN@LincolnU.edu
- Master of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health, Rhode Island College
- Specialization in Adapted Physical Education, Rhode Island College
Advisor for students majoring in Kinesiology
Katherine Gage
Administrative Assistant
MLK 452
Phone: (573) 681-5250
Email: GageK@LincolnU.edu
- Master of Business Administration, Kaplan University
- Bachelor of General Studies with an emphasis in Social Work, Southeast Missouri State University
- Medical Secretary Diploma, Metro Business College
Adjunct Faculty
Sam Schnieders
Associate Professor of Education (Retired)
Phone: (573) 681-5250 (Main Office)
Email: SchnieS@LincolnU.edu
- Master of Arts, English, University of Missouri-Columbia
- Master of Library Science