School of Education Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff

Dr. Stephanie Clark
Department Chair
Associate Professor of Education
MLK 452A
Phone: (573) 681-5217
Email: clarks@lincolnu.edu

• Doctor of Education, Leadership and Learning in Organizations, Vanderbilt University
• Master of Education, Secondary Mathematics, Lincoln University
• Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Mathematics, Lincoln University

• Doctor of Clinical Psychology, (Forest Institute of Professional Psychology)
• Master of Science, Clinical Psychology (Forest Institute of Professional Psychology)
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology (University of Missouri-Columbia)
• Advisor for School Counselor (K-12) and School Psychological Examiner Candidates

• Education Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, (William Woods University)
• Master of Education, Reading Instruction, (William Woods University)
• Master of Arts, School Teaching – Elementary, (Lincoln University)
• Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, (Lincoln University)

Missouri Career CPC Certifications in Mild/Mod Cross Categorical K-12, Elementary Education Grades 1-6, Special Reading Teacher K-12

Advisor for Elementary Education majors and Para to Pro Cohorts

Dr. (Johnny) Michael Harpe
Associate Professor of Education & Program Coordinator for the M.A. Higher Education, HBCU concentration
Remote Faculty
Email: HarpeJ@lincolnu.edu

• Ed.D.  Education Administration/Higher Education - Fayetteville State University
• M.A. Counselor Education/Student Personnel - North Carolina Central University
• B.A.  English/Media Journalism - North Carolina Central University

Executive Certificate in Higher Education Leadership-Harvard University, Graduate School of Education, Institute for Educational Management

Dr. Tracy Hinds
Assistant Professor of Education 
MLK: 403
Email: HindsT@lincolnu.edu 

• Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, (University of Missouri-St. Louis, MO) 
• Education Specialist, Educational Administration, (University of Missouri-St. Louis, MO) 
• Master of Education/Special Education, (Fontbonne University-St. Louis, MO) 
• Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Psychology, (Depauw University- Greencastle, IN) 

Certification Areas: National Board in Literacy: Reading-Language Arts, Principal K-8, Superintendent K-12, Mild/Mod Cross Categorical K-12, Special Reading K-12, Elementary Education 1-6.

Dr. Charles Kish, Jr.
Associate Professor of Physical Education and Wellness
Jason Gym 214B
Phone: (573) 681-5329
Email: kishc@lincolnu.edu

• Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership in Teaching and Learning, (Missouri Baptist University)
• Educational Specialist in Administration, Superintendency, (Missouri Baptist University)
• Master of Arts, Educational Administration, (Missouri Baptist University)
• Master of Arts, Physical Education and Coaching, (Ball State University)
• Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, Southeast (Missouri State University)
• Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts with Emphasis in Athletic Administration, (Southeast Missouri State University)

Advisor for Physical Education

Dr. Crystal Moseley
Associate Professor of Wellness and Physical Education
Jason Gym 214A
Phone: (573) 681-5259
Email: MoseleyC@lincolnu.edu

• Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, (University of Missouri-Columbia)
• Master of Arts, Health Education, (East Carolina University)
• Bachelor of Science, Exercise and Sport Science, (East Carolina University)

Advisor for Wellness Majors with emphases in Health Promotions

Mr. Patrick Oligschlaeger
Assistant Professor of Health and Wellness
Jason Gym 214C
Email: OligschlaegerP@lincolnu.edu

• Master of Science, Athletic Administration, (William Woods University)
• Master of Science, Elementary Education, (University of Missouri-St. Louis)
• Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, (Missouri State University)

Advisor for Wellness majors with emphases in Sports Management

Dr. Ayanna Shivers
Associate Professor of Education
MLK 18
Phone: (573) 681-5274
Email:  shiversa@lincolnu.edu

• Doctor of Philosophy, Education, (University of Southern Mississippi)
  Master of Arts, Theology, (Liberty University)
  Master of Education, Counseling, (The Citadel Military College of South Carolina
  Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, (University of Oklahoma)

Advisor for Community/Agency Counseling Program

Mrs. Nichole Thruston
Assistant Professor 
Office: Jason Gym 214e
Phone: (573) 681-5096

• Master of Science, Applied Physiology and Kinesiology (University of Florida)
  Bachelor of Science, Physical Education and Health (Rhode Island College)
  Specialization in Adapted Physical Education, Rhode Island College 

Advisor for students with major of Kinesiology

Dr. Kimberly Warfield
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of M.Ed. K-12 Supervision Program
Remote Faculty
Phone: (601) 613-3096 (mobile number)
Email: Warfieldk@lincolnu.edu

• Bachelor of Science in Biology (Jackson State University-Mississippi)
• Master of Science in Biology (Jackson State University-Mississippi)
• Educational Specialist Degree (Mississippi College)
• Doctor of Education (Mississippi College)

Advisor for M.Ed. K-12 Supervision Program

Dr. Adria Waters
Assistant Professor of Education
Field and Clinical Experience Coordinator
Certification Officer
MLK 405
Phone: (573) 681-5597
Email: watersa@lincolnu.edu

• Doctor of Philosophy, Reading Instruction, (University of Arkansas-Little Rock)
• Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education, (Columbia College)
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, (University of Missouri-Columbia/Truman State University)

Missouri Career CPC Certifications in: Special Reading (K-12), Early Childhood Education (birth-3 rd grade), and Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)

Dr. Suzanne Wilson
Assistant Professor of Education
MLK 440
Phone: (573) 681- 5262
Email: WilsonS@lincolnu.edu

• Doctor of Education, Educational Administration (Saint Louis University-Missouri)
• Master of Education, School Supervision and Administration (Lincoln University-Missouri)
• Bachelor of Science in Education, Art K-12 (University of Missouri-Columbia)

Certified Education Administration K-6, K-12 Art Education

Advisor for Elementary and Secondary Education Majors

Mrs. Katherine Gage, MBA
Administrative Assistant
MLK 452
Phone: (573) 681-5250
Email: gagek@lincolnu.edu

• Master’s in Business Administration (Kaplan University)
• Bachelor of General Studies with emphasis in Social Work, (Southeast Missouri State University) Medical
• Secretary Diploma, (Metro Business College)
  

Adjunct Faculty

Brianna Fankhauser
Adjunct Instructor of Education
Phone: (573) 681-5250 (Main Office)
Email: fankhauserb@lincolnu.edu

• Education Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, (William Woods University)
• Master of Education, Reading Instruction, (William Woods University)
• Master of Arts, School Teaching – Elementary, (Lincoln University)
• Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, (Lincoln University)

Missouri Career CPC Certifications in Mild/Mod Cross Categorical K-12, Elementary Education Grades 1-6, Special Reading Teacher K-12

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

Advisor for the Instructional Technology CREATE certificate program