Meet the WETCC Faculty Educators Committed to Your Success
Our faculty at White Earth Tribal and Community College are experts in their respective fields, dedicated to providing high-quality education and mentorship. Learn more about our faculty members across various departments, along with their credentials and areas of expertise. Whether you're a student looking to learn more about your professors or a prospective faculty member exploring career opportunities, you'll find valuable information here.
Allen Derks, Ph.D
Science
Allen holds a doctorate degree in plant biology from Brock University in St. Catharines, Canada. He has teaching experience at Brock University and Medaille College.
Carlene Hisgun, MBA
Computer and Business
Carlene holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis. She also has an emphasis in Marketing. Teaching experience: White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Randy Perkins, MA
English
Randy holds a Masters degree in English from San Francisco State University. He has taught at schools and universities in Minnesota, California, Egypt (Fulbright), Japan, Rwanda (Peace Corps), and Saudi Arabia. In addition to teaching, he has also provided training-related services to Citibank, Ford Motor Co., the U.S. Army, and Saudi Aramco. Randy is a student of several languages and is particularly interested in multicultural education, English as a global language, and language and power.
Naabekwa Liberty
Ojibwe Language
Jacob McCoy
Math
ADJUNCT
Derek Aus, MA and Ed
Math
Derek graduated from Mayville State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Math Education, and brings 16+ years of experience in math instruction. Along with an additional twenty-one graduate math credits, he also holds a Masters degree in Education Leadership from Concordia-St. Paul. His teaching experience includes Mahnomen ISD #432, and White Earth Tribal and Community College.
David DeGroat, JD
Native Studies
David holds a Juris Doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law. Teaching experience: White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Patty Gordon, MLA
Psychology
Patty holds a Masters degree in Liberal Arts from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Teaching experience: Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Minnesota School of Business/Globe University, University of Phoenix Online, Southern New Hampshire University Online, and White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Beverly St John
Dept.
Omiigiiwin Bamaadiziiwin indizhnikos. Makwa nindoodem. Opwaganasing nindoonjibaa. Gaawaabaabganikaag Ishkonigan ninddoonjibaa.
Waubun nindaa.
I am Anishinaabe from north of the 49th parallel. I have lived in this community for 40 years. I teach individuals to sew the items they need to participate in ceremony and pow wow that you cannot buy at the store. I have been sewing for 62 years. I have been sewing Regalia for the last 25 years. I teach a combination of basic seamstress skills and finished creative additions. I have been teaching here for 5 years. My hope is to teach as long as the college will let me.
