Center for Teaching Excellence

lipseybt@matc.edu

Dr. Talonda Lipsey-Brown is an instructor in the General Education Academic & Career Pathway and she currently teaches courses in the educational foundations department. She's earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Marquette University as well as both her Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a doctorate in Urban Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  Her research interests include examining teachers' identities, ideologies, and the impact of school climate, on their relationships with students of color in both urban and suburban schools.

ndiayeb@matc.edu

Bocar Ndiaye is an English as a Second Language Instructor in the General Education Academic & Career Pathway.  He has his master's degree in English as a foreign language from the University of Dakar (Senegal) and a master's degree in adult education and organizational development from Alverno College in Wisconsin. Bocar states that “Teaching is my passion and I particularly love to see students achieve their goals. I love traveling to discover other cultures and reading to expand my mind. I spend a lot of time playing the guitar and drums. I’m always ready to learn; always ready to teach.”

nussers@matc.edu

Susan Nusser is starting her seventh year as a part-time English instructor in the General Education Academic & Career Pathway. She has also taught at four-year institutions in Wisconsin, Vermont, and Boston, Massachusetts.  Susan is a writer and journalist and loves talking to people and hearing their stories.  She worked on the 21st Century Classroom design team and was really excited by everyone's commitment to good quality teaching, whether it's online or face-to-face. Susan is very grateful to have a chance to continue that work as a faculty coach.

reyese@matc.edu

Erika Reyes is an Instructor in the Business and Management Academic & Career Pathway. She has a bachelor's degree with a dual minors in business management with computer software and Spanish language and culture from Alverno College. Erika also has a master’s degree in business management administration from Ottawa University. For the past 19 years, she has taught for MATC as a computer software instructor, and 14 years as an adjunct computer software online instructor at Herzing University. Erika has extensive instruction experience with adult education and college access & retention.

sykesm@matc.edu

Mernathan Sykes teaches in General Education in the area of Community Education as an Adult High School English Instructor. She has experience as a teacher in facilitating adult learning and using tools for online instruction. Mernathan has supported continuing and professional education programs, workforce development education, and instruction in higher education. She is a Doctoral Candidate in Higher Education completing her dissertation.  She earned a Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership and a Bachelor's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.  She is a Certified Google Apps Educator. Mernathan had served as a volunteer on several MATC committees as a faculty representative. 

poshepna@matc.edu

Amy Poshepny is a full time Cosmetology Instructor in the Community and Human Services Pathway. She has been an instructor for over 23 years with a M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Technology. Amy enjoys sharing teaching strategies and activities and like helping other instructors work smarter not harder.  She is excited to help other instructors transition their courses into the 21st century.

mckennis@matc.edu

Dr. Stephanie McKennie is a full-time Associate Degree Nursing instructor in the Healthcare Pathway. She has taught in the Associate Degree Nursing Program at MATC for 16 years. She served as a Blackboard Liaison at MATC for many years. Stephanie obtained her BSN from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. She received a Master of Science from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and her Ph.D. in education with a focus on eLearning from Northcentral University in Arizona. She has an expansive nursing background that includes more than 15 years as an ICU nurse and experience in other nursing disciplines that includes ER, Psychiatric (Adult and Adolescent), and Alcohol and Drug nursing. Her extensive background in helping others has her excited and looking forward to working with faculty in her new role as a CTE faculty development Coach.