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Dental Hygiene Faculty
Our experienced and dedicated faculty give students the knowledge and hands-on learning experience essential to prepare them for positions in the growing health care field. We teach, research, mentor and inspire the health care professionals of tomorrow, helping them reach their career goals and fulfill their dreams.
Danna Cotner, Clinical Associate Professor
CHHS Room 128
618-453-8834
dcotner@siu.edu
Jessica Cunningham, Assistant Instructor
At SIU Since 2023
Education:
- Master of Health Administration, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2024
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2021
- Associate of Applied Science, Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL; 2015
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CHHS Room 119
618-453-7244
jessica.cunningham@siu.edu
Briana Erthall, Assistant Instructor
At SIU Since 2023
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2020
- Associate of Applied Science and Arts from John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL; 2018
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CHHS Room 119Shelly File, Senior Lecturer
At SIU Since 2007
Education:
- Master of Health Administration, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2020
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2007
- Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 1998
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CHHS 118BRenee Lipe, Assistant Instructor
At SIU Since 2018
Education:
- Master of Workforce Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2021
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2003
- Associate of Arts, Dental Hygiene; Rend Lake College, Ina, IL; 1999
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CHHS 118B
618-453-7357
renee.lipe@siu.edu
Stacey McKinney, Program Director, Assistant Professor
At SIU Since 2013
Education:
- Doctorate of Education, Educational Administration; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. May 2024.
- Masters of Science, Workforce Education and Development; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2016
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2010
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CHHS Room 133Jennifer Meyer, Assistant Professor
At SIU Since 1999
Education:
- Master of Human Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2022
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 1999
- Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 1998
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CHHS Room 132Natalie Richardson, Assistant Instructor
At SIU Since 2012
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2007
- Associate of Science, Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL; 2003
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CHHS Room 126B
618-453-8811
nrichardson@siu.edu
Jennifer Sherry, Associate Professor
At SIU Since 2000
Education:
- Doctorate of Education, Educational Administration; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; May 2023
- Master of Science in Education, Health Education; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; May 2004
- Bachelor of Science, Health Care Management; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; May 1989
- Associate in Applied Science, Dental Hygiene; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; May 1988
- Associate in Applied Sciences; John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL; May 1986
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Sara Uhe, Assistant Instructor
At SIU Since 2020
Education:
- Master of Health Administration, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2024
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2016
- Associate of Science, John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL; 2013
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CHHS Room 119Julie Wachtel, Assistant Instructor
At SIU Since 2024
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 1998
- Associate of Applied Science, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 1991
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Amy Wyatt, Clinical Assistant Professor
At SIU Since 2008
Education:
- DMD, Southern Illinois University, Alton, IL. 2006
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO. 2002
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