Faculty & Staff
Faculty Members
Tim Davis, Ph.D., LSCSW
Department Chair
Professor
Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2006
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 1998
B.A. Fort Hays State University, 1993
Albertson Hall 168D
Phone: 785.628.5395
E-mail: todavis@fhsu.edu
Tim Davis' Homepage
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/todavis-fhsu
Anwer ul Azim, Ph.D., MSW, MBA, CRC
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2023
M.S.W., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2015
M.B.A., Dhaka University, 2010
M.B.S., National University, 2007
B.COM., National University, 1999
Albertson Hall 103D
Phone: 785.628.5917
Email: a_azim@fhsu.edu
Kendal Carswell, LMSW, LCAC
Associate Professor
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2004
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 2003
Email: kjcarswell@fhsu.edu
Annette Clarke Jones, Ph.D., MS, MSW, RSW
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Yeshiva University, 2023
M.S.W., Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2014
M.S., Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2007
B.S., Oakwood University, 2004
Albertson Hall 103H
Phone: 785.628.4073
Email: amclarkejones@fhsu.edu
April Diaz, Ph.D, LMSW
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2023
M.S.W., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013
M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
Email: aldiaz2@fhsu.edu
Jung Hee Lee, Ph.D., MSW
Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2015
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2005
B.A., Sogang University, Seoul South Korea, 1987
Albertson Hall 103G
Phone: 785.628.4469
E-mail: jhlee3@fhsu.edu
Jung Hee Lee's Homepage
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/jhlee3/student-advising
Tami Radohl, PhD, LSCSW
Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2013
M.S.W., Washburn University, 1999
B.S.W., University of Kansas, 1998
Email: tbradohl@fhsu.edu
Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/tbradohl/30min
Octavio Ramirez, PhD., LICSW
Professor
Ph.D., Walden University, 2005
M.S.W., Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, 1996
B.S.W., Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, 1995
Albertson Hall 168B
Phone: 785.628.4068
Email: o_ramirez@fhsu.edu
Vinod Srivastava, Ph.D, LCSW
Assistant Professor
Doctoral Degree in Social Work, University of Kentucky, 2020
M.S.W., University of Kentucky, 2006
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, Sander-Brown Center of Aging, University of Kentucky, 2006
Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities, University of Kentucky, 2006
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India, 2001
M. Phil, Delhi University, Delhi, India, 1998
M.A., Panjab University, Chandigarh, India, 1994
B.A., University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India, 1991
Albertson Hall 103E
Phone: 785.628.4242
E-mail: vksrivastava@fhsu.edu
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/vksrivastava/30min
Naishuo Sun, Ph.D, LMSW
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Fordham University, 2022
M.S.W., Washington University in St. Louis, 2016
B.A., Ocean University of China, 2013
Albertson Hall 168A
Phone: 785.628.4051
E-mail: n_sun4@fhsu.edu
Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/n_sun4
Rekala Tuxhorn, LMSW, BCPC, CRS
BSW & MSW Field Director
Assistant Professor
MSW, Wichita State University, 2008
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2007
Board Certified Professional Counselor
Certified Relationship Specialist
Board Certified PTSD Clinician
Email: rgtuxhorn@fhsu.edu
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/rgtuxhorn
Rhonda Weimer, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW
MSW Program Director
Associate Professor
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 1993
B.A., University of Colorado, 1984
Albertson Hall 168C
Phone: 785.628.4723
Email: rjweimer2@fhsu.edu
Rhonda Weimer's Homepage
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/rjweimer2/30min
McKayla Berg
Senior Administrative Assistant
B.S, Fort Hays State University, 2022
Albertson Hall 168
Phone: 785.628.4718
E-mail: mlberg2@fhsu.edu
Jennifer Whitmer
Academic Program Specialist
B.A, Benedictine College, 2008
Albertson Hall 168E
Phone: 785.628.4795
E-mail: jlwhitmer@fhsu.edu
Takira Blick
Kelsi White
Professor Emeritus
Patricia Levy, Ph.D., ACSW
Ph.D., Capella University, 2006
M.S.W., University of Washington, 1976
B.S.W., Bar Ilan University, 1973
B.A., University of Washington, 1969
Adjunct Faculty
Jessica Albin, LMSW, LMAC
Field Liaison
M.S.W, University of Kansas, 2018
B.S., Sociology, Fort Hays State University, 2008
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Licensed Master Addiction Counselor
Certified Person-Centered Case Manager
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Email: jkalbin@fhsu.edu
Steven Balthazor, Pharm D
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Pharmacology & High Risk Issues
Pharm. D., University of Kansas, 2003
B.S., Chemistry, Fort Hays State University, 1998
Licensed by the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy
Email: sjbalthazor@fhsu.edu
Jennifer Chappell Deckert, PhD, LMSW
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Clinical Social Work Practice with Individuals & Clinical Social Work Practice with Groups and Families
Ph.D., University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, 2019
M.S.W., University of Michigan, 1998
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: j_chappelldeckert@fhsu.edu
Laura Chartier, LMSW
Teaches: Ethics in Addictions Counseling, Human Behavior & The Social Environment III, Field Liaison
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2016
B.S.W, Fort Hays State University, 2003
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: lachartier@fhsu.edu
Jennifer Colby, MSW, LSCSW, LCAC
Teaches: Families in Addictions, Psychopathology in Addictions, Field Liaison, Client Management Procedures
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2009
B.S., Kansas State University, 1997
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Email: jscolby@fhsu.edu
Jennifer Colby's Homepage
Kimberly Darrough-Hayden, LMSW
Teaches: Generalist Practice: Group, Organization and Community Systems, Field Liaison
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2018
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 1997
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: kjdarroughhayden@fhsu.edu
Kaitlyn Fernandez, LMSW
Teaches: Introduction to Social Work
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2020
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 2019
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: knfernandez@fhsu.edu
Kelli Herbers, LSCSW, LMAC
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Practicum Preparation, Social Work Professional Seminar, Child & Family Systems, Field Liaison
M.S.W., Wichita State University, 2010
B.S.W., East Central University, 2004
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: kjherbers@fhsu.edu
Sara Jackson, LSCSW, LCAC
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Group, Organization and Community Systems
M.S.W., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2012
B.A., Journalism, University of Missouri, 1987
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Email: ssjackson2@fhsu.edu
Curt Krebsbach, LPC, LCAC
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Groups in Addiction, Individual Counsel in Addictions
Ph.D., Psychology, Capella University
M. Ed., University of Missouri, 1987
B.A., Psychology, Columbia College, 1985
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Email: chkrebsbach@fhsu.edu
Laci Leichliter, MSW, LSCSW
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Group, Org. and Community Systems, Pracitum Preparation, Field Liaison, and Clinical Social Work Practice with Individuals
M.S.W, University of Kansas, 2014
B.S.W, Washburn University, 2006
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Email: lrleichliter@fhsu.edu
Tish Morrical, J.D., MSW
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Forensic Social Work Practice
J.D., University of Kansas, 1996M.S.W, University of Kansas, 1996
B.A., Social Work/Sociology, Bethany College, 1990
Email: tsmorrical@fhsu.edu
Nicole Napell
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Clinical Social Work Practice with Individuals
M.S.W, Fort Hays State University, 2022B.S., Social Work, Fort Hays State University, 2021
RuthAnn Snodgrass, LSCSW, LCAC
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Social Work Supervision and Agency Management, Medical Social Work and Behavioral Health Practice, Introduction to Social Work, Human Behavior and Social Environment I and II
M.S.W, Wichita State University, 2007
B.S.W, Fort Hays State University, 2006
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor
Email: rrsnodgrass@fhsu.edu
Amanda Sowers, LSCSW, LMSW, TLAC
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Introduction to Addictions, Addictions Practicums I, Addictions Practicum II, Introduction to Social Work
M.S.W., Washburn University, 2014
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 2010
Licensed Master's Level Social Worker
License Drug and Alcohol Social Worker
Email: amsowers@fhsu.edu
Darrie Stebens, LMSW
Garden City Cohort
Teaches: Child & Family Systems & Group, Organization and Community Systems
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2018
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 2017
Licensed MasterSocial Worker
Email: drstebens@fhsu.edu
Kathryn Stefanowycz, LCSW, LSCSW
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Foundations of Practice, The Helping Relationship
M.S.W, University of Omaha-Nebraska, 1993
B.A., Sociology, Saint Louis University, 1988
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Email: kastefanowycz@fhsu.edu
Natasha Swayze
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Generalist Practice: Group Org./Community Systems
M.S.W, Park University, 2020
B.S., Park University
Email: njswayze@fhsu.edu
Kayla Taylor, LSCSW, LMSW
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: HBSE I, Social Work Research Methods, and Generalist Social Work Practice II: Mezzo/Macro Skills, Social Welfare Policy and Services I
M.S.W, University of Kansas, 2016
B.S., Fort Hays State University, 2014
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: kjtaylor5@fhsu.edu
Michelle Tharman, LMSW, CSW
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Medical Social Work and Behavioral Health Practice
M.S.W, University of Kansas, 1999
B.S.W., University of Wyoming, 1991
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Certified Social Worker
Email: mltharman@fhsu.edu