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.
Whitney Bodle, MA - English
Whitney holds a Master of Arts degree in English from Sul Ross State University. She is a English and Communications instructor with experience in universities and community and tribal colleges.
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.
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.
Whitney Bodle, MA - English
Whitney holds a Master of Arts degree in English from Sul Ross State University. She is a English and Communications instructor with experience in universities and community and tribal colleges.
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.
