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
Jung Hee Lee, Ph.D., MSW

Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2015
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2005
B.A., Sogang University, Seoul South Korea, 1987
Albertson Hall 103H
Phone: 785.628.4469
E-mail: jhlee3@fhsu.edu
Jung Hee Lee's Homepage
Patricia Levy, Ph.D., ACSW

Professor
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
Albertson Hall 103G
Phone: 785.628.4389
E-mail: plevy@fhsu.edu
Patricia Levy's Homepage
Elaine Spencer-Carver, Ph.D, MSW

Ph.D., Kansas State University, 2008
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 1979
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1970
E-mail: nespencercarver@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
Rhonda Weimer, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW

MSW Program Director
Assistant 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
Kendal Carswell, LMSW, LCAC

BSW & MSW Field Director
Assistant Professor
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2004
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 2003
Albertson Hall 168A
Phone: 785.628.5917
Email: kjcarswell@fhsu.edu
Rekala Tuxhorn, LMSW, BCPC, CRS

Interim BSW Program Director
Cohort Coordinator
Instructor
MSW, Wichita State University, 2008
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2007
Board Certified Professional Counselor
Certified Relationship Specialist
Board Certified PTSD Clinician
Albertson Hall 168B
Phone: 785.628.4073
Email: rgtuxhorn@fhsu.edu
Rekala Tuxhorn's Homepage
Jennifer Whitmer

Administrative Coordinator
Staff Senate President
B.A, Benedictine College, 2008
Albertson Hall 168
Phone: 785.628.4755
E-mail: jlwhitmer@fhsu.edu
Grace Soupiset

Addie Sutton

Adjunct Faculty
Jessica Albin, LMSW, LMAC

Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Child and Family Systems, Introduction to Social Work
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
Teresea Bennett, MSW, LCAC

Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Introduction to Addictions, Addictions Practicum I, Addictions Practicum II
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2016
M.S., Fort Hays State University, 2002
B.A., Fort Hays State University, 1990
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor
E-mail: tlbennett@fhsu.edu
Janese Boger, LMSW

Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Human Behavior & the Social Environment III
M.S.W., Washburn University, 1997
B.S.W., Washburn University, 1991
Licensed Masters Social Worker
E-mail: jsboger@fhsu.edu
Mandi Brous, MS, LPC

Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Client Management Procedures
M.S., Fort Hays State University, 2006
B.S., McPherson College, 1999
Licensed Professional Counselor
E-mail: mkbrous@fhsu.edu
Jennifer Colby, MSW, LSCSW, LCAC

Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Families in Addictions, Psychopathology in Addictions
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
Alex Granados, LSCSW, LMSW
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Human Behavior & the Social Environment III
M.S.W., University of Oklahoma, 2003
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 1998
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: jagranados@fhsu.edu
Kelli Herbers, LBSW, LMSW

Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Practicum Preparation, Social Work Professional Seminar
M.S.W., Wichita State University, 2010
B.S.W., East Central University, 2004
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: kjherbers@fhsu.edu
Curt Krebsbach, LPC, LCAC

Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Groups in Addiction
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
Colby Cohort Instructor
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
Sarah Mersdorf-Foreman, LMSW

Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Group, Organization and Community Systems
M.S.W, Washburn University, 2005
B.S., Human Services/Psychology and Christian Studies, 2003
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: smmersdorfforeman@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
Amanda Sowers, LSCSW, LMSW, TLAC
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Individual Counsel in Addictions, Ethics in Addictions
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
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
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
Aimee Venson

Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Human Behavior I: Micro Knowledge and Theory, Human Behavior II: Mezzo/Macro Knowledge and Theory
M.S.W, University of Kansas, 2015
B.S.W, Fort Hays State University, 2009
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: alvenson@fhsu.edu