Dr. Emily Becker

Dr. Becker comes to us from St. Peters, MO where she finished her Ph.D. in Medieval and Early Modern History in May 2022 from St. Louis University.  Emily has many areas of interest in research, and academic honors/development, and earned her MA in Medieval History from St. Louis University and her BA in History and English from Hannibal-LaGrange University.

Holly Schmidt

Holly comes to us with extensive experience as a business and marketing professional, working with many companies within the marketing and communications field, including organizations such as Snap-On, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, and the Wichita Business Journal.  Holly received her BA in Communications and her Master of Liberal Studies in Organizational Leadership with a heavy emphasis in Communications, both from Fort Hays State University.

Ashley Gaeddert

Ashley comes to us from Barton Community College, where she’s been an Asst. Athletic Trainer since 2018, and was recently teaching Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries this past spring.  Ashley received her MS in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from Emporia State University, completed her BA in Athletic training from Bethany College, and passed her Athletic Training licensing certification in Fall 2018.

Sterling College adds Johnson and Ball to Advancement

Sterling College adds Johnson, Ball to Advancement

The Sterling College Office of Institutional Advancement has grown with the additions of Jim Johnson ’80 as director of development
Release Date: 
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

August 2, 2022, Sterling, Kan. –  The Sterling College Office of Institutional Advancement has grown with the additions of Jim Johnson ’80 as director of development and Liliana Ball as administrative assistant for advancement and alumni. 

“The addition of Jim and Liliana to the Advancement and Alumni team has been a great blessing and very positive move for the department and the College as a whole. They are both a joy to work with and bring optimism and significant skills sets to their respective roles at Sterling,” said David Earle ’91, vice president for advancement.

Sterling College has named Jose Carrillo as the College’s campus pastor

Carrillo named Sterling College Campus Pastor

Sterling College has named Jose Carrillo as the College’s campus pastor.
Release Date: 
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

August 2, 2022, Sterling, Kan. – Sterling College has named Jose Carrillo as the College’s campus pastor. Carrillo has previously served as a young adult pastor and associate pastor at the Christians by the Bay Church in Hercules, Calif. In his role at Sterling Carrillo will be facilitating and encouraging spiritual growth on campus and he will be providing leadership to the Office of Spiritual Life, a sub-department of the broader Office of Student Life.

Jim Johnson

Jim Johnson ’80 has once again returned to his Alma Mater, this time as Director of Development. After serving seven years in law enforcement on the Wichita Police Department, Jim first came back to Sterling College and worked for the Admissions Office from 1988 -1992. He was able to acquire his teaching credentials while working in Admissions. He taught Fourth Grade at Sterling Grade School before moving around the state with various school administration jobs.

Tressa Weber

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.

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