Tressa is familiar to Sterling College as the former manager of the Warrior Wearhouse.  Tressa earned her BS in Exercise Science from Taylor University and has recently finished her MS in Nutrition and Human Performance from Logan University.  Tressa is also a certified strength and condition specialist.  Tressa’s husband, Aaron, is the Sports Information Director here at Sterling College.  They have three children ranging in grades from 7th to 2nd.  Tressa enjoys nature photography, drinking coffee, hiking, and watching sports.

Brent has over 22 years working in the parks and recreation industry, primarily on the local government level. For nearly 20 years he has served as the Superintendent of Recreation in Cheney, Kansas. During his years he oversaw a highly progressive department that continues to grow in programming and facilities.

Brent served on the state Kansas Recreation and Parks Association executive board for 12 years. He also created multiple workshops and assisted with state conference planning that often included serving as a speaker and presenter in many continuing education sessions.

Bill is a familiar face to many of us at Sterling College, as he has a rich history with the community of Sterling, as well as the USD 376 School District. Bill comes to us from Canton, KS where he has spent the last few years as Superintendent of Schools for USD 419 Canton-Galva. Prior to that, Bill was the 7-12 Principal for Sterling Jr/Sr High School from 2007 through 2019.

Christie is a pianist and musicologist from the Pacific Northwest. Her research centers around music’s place within the academy and changing conceptions of good taste insofar as taste relates to the nature of the self and one’s apprehension and perception of beauty. She has written and presented on topics including taste and the philosophy of art, German Idealism, the role of the self in contemporary worship music, and the phenomenology of Jean-Luc Marion at conferences in the U.S. and Europe. Here at Sterling, she teaches courses in Applied Piano, Aural Skills, and Music History.

Terell is a familiar face to many of us on campus, as she has transitioned from Student Life to her new role as an Asst. Professor of Sports Management.  Terell earned her BS in Exercise Science from Sterling College in 2007, and then her MS in Sports Administration from the University of Colorado, in Greeley.

Anna began working at Sterling College in the Fall of 2019.  Anna grew up in Wichita, KS and attended Sterling College where she ran cross country and track as well as earned her B.S. in athletic training. She stayed in Sterling and was hired on staff as solely an AT and transitioned to full-time AT faculty in Fall 2020. She earned her M.S. degree in athletic training from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Andrew Drake returned to Sterling in the Fall of 2020. He serves as the Head Athletic Trainer as well as a clinical faculty member in the Athletic Training and Health Science departments. Andrew received his B.S in Athletic Training from Sterling College in 2012. After graduation he completed an internship with South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida working at ESPN Wide World of Sports. In the Fall of 2013, he began working as a Graduate Assistant at The University of West Alabama. During this time, Andrew worked with the Rodeo, Tennis, Track & Cross Country, and Football teams.

Professor Richard Webb provides Sterling College's Criminal Justice Program experience from a police and investigative perspective. Mr. Webb has been actively involved during his career in the training or education of students and active law enforcement professionals. He has spent 35 years serving in the criminal justice system as a law enforcement officer, investigator, forensic discovery analyst, or academic instructor in Texas, Wyoming, and Colorado. Mr. Webb will also oversee the Sterling College Title IX program as Coordinator.

Todd R. Vogts, Ph.D. (Kansas State University, 2023), serves the Department of Communication, Media, and Theatre Arts as an assistant professor of media. He is also the department’s co-chair, and he sits on various committees. Dr. Vogts advises student media at Sterling College and teaches courses in communication, journalism, and digital media. He also pursues an active research agenda that focuses on mis- and disinformation, the intersection of media and democracy, sports media, community and rural journalism, and journalism education.

Amanda Burkhart joined Sterling College in the fall of 2018, where she brings a wealth of experience and passion for athletic training. Hailing from Larned, Kansas, Amanda embarked on her journey in higher education with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Fort Hays State University. She continued her academic pursuits at Fort Hays, earning a Master of Science Degree in Health and Human Performance. In 2024, Amanda completed her PhD in Health Science from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.