Current Faculty
FACULTY
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.
Allen Derks, PhD - 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.
Dennis Fisher, PhD - History
Dennis holds a doctorate degree in History from the University of Texas at Austin. He has several years of teaching experience, serving as the Social Studies Teacher at Harlandale High School in San Antonio, Texas. He then spent several years as a Teaching Assistant in the University of Texas' Department of History. Prior to his career in education, Dennis served as a medic in the United States Airforce.
ADJUNCT
Derek Aus, MA and Ed – Math
Derek holds a Masters degree in Education Leadership with a Middle School Endorsement and an additional 21 graduate credits in Math. Teaching experience: Climax-Shelly School, Mahnomen ISD #432, and White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Bridget Brooks, MBA – Business
Bridget holds a Masters of Business Administration from Minnesota School of Business in Woodbury. Teaching experience: Minnesota School of Business, Northland Community and Technical College, and White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Lisa Brunner – Cultural
Lisa is a founding member of the Violence Against Women Task Force. She is an enrolled member of the White Earth Ojibwe Nation, MN. She has served as a Legal Advocate, Outreach Specialist/Project Specialist, and Consultant.
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.
Carlene Hisgun, MBA – Computer
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.
Brenda Lewis, PhD – Education
Brenda holds a Doctorate degree from Capella University in Minneapolis and a Masters degree in Education from St. Mary’s in Winona. Teaching experience: Marygrove College, University of Phoenix, Ashford University, and White Earth Tribal and Community College. She also has held a number of administrative and leadership positions throughout Minnesota with her licensure in Education Administration.
Mitch Berg, PhD - Management and Public Service
Mitch holds a Doctorate degree in Management and Public Service from Hamline University in Saint Paul and a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Studies from Minnesota State University Mankato in Mankato. Teaching experience: Bemidji State University, Minnesota State University Mankato, Argosy University, and White Earth Tribal and Community College. He also has 16+ years of local and state government experience and is currently the City Administrator for the City of Mahnomen, MN.
Academic Year 2020-21 Faculty Handbook can be downloaded here
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.
Allen Derks, PhD - 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.
Dennis Fisher, PhD - History
Dennis holds a doctorate degree in History from the University of Texas at Austin. He has several years of teaching experience, serving as the Social Studies Teacher at Harlandale High School in San Antonio, Texas. He then spent several years as a Teaching Assistant in the University of Texas' Department of History. Prior to his career in education, Dennis served as a medic in the United States Airforce.
ADJUNCT
Derek Aus, MA and Ed – Math
Derek holds a Masters degree in Education Leadership with a Middle School Endorsement and an additional 21 graduate credits in Math. Teaching experience: Climax-Shelly School, Mahnomen ISD #432, and White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Bridget Brooks, MBA – Business
Bridget holds a Masters of Business Administration from Minnesota School of Business in Woodbury. Teaching experience: Minnesota School of Business, Northland Community and Technical College, and White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Lisa Brunner – Cultural
Lisa is a founding member of the Violence Against Women Task Force. She is an enrolled member of the White Earth Ojibwe Nation, MN. She has served as a Legal Advocate, Outreach Specialist/Project Specialist, and Consultant.
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.
Carlene Hisgun, MBA – Computer
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.
Brenda Lewis, PhD – Education
Brenda holds a Doctorate degree from Capella University in Minneapolis and a Masters degree in Education from St. Mary’s in Winona. Teaching experience: Marygrove College, University of Phoenix, Ashford University, and White Earth Tribal and Community College. She also has held a number of administrative and leadership positions throughout Minnesota with her licensure in Education Administration.
Mitch Berg, PhD - Management and Public Service
Mitch holds a Doctorate degree in Management and Public Service from Hamline University in Saint Paul and a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Studies from Minnesota State University Mankato in Mankato. Teaching experience: Bemidji State University, Minnesota State University Mankato, Argosy University, and White Earth Tribal and Community College. He also has 16+ years of local and state government experience and is currently the City Administrator for the City of Mahnomen, MN.
Academic Year 2020-21 Faculty Handbook can be downloaded here
