Faculty | Sterling College

Dr. Johnson Agbo

Position:

Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry & Physics

In 2001 Dr. Agbo left his family in Ghana and moved to the U.S. His family joined him in 2006. He completed his doctorate in 2007 and began looking for teaching positions. He was offered jobs at Sterling and another college on the same day. "I chose Sterling because of the Christian environment I experienced here when I interviewed," said Agbo, "and the process of choosing was definitely God-driven." At Sterling he has continued the research he began at the University of Nevada. "It actually centers on how energy flows in a biological molecule.

Dr. Raymond Anderson

Position:

Associate Professor of Communication

Raymond has an eclectic background with work experience in marine sciences, business, communication, film and media arts. His love of the dramatic arts and helping Christian theater ministries led him to switch directions later in life from his day job of managing Jamaica’s largest fish farming operation to completing a PhD in Communication at Regent University. He went on to teach at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. At George Fox, Raymond helped the Cinema and Media Communication major to grow significantly into the vibrant program that now exists.

Irene Barkman

Position:

Assistant Professor of Business

Irene Barkman is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with over thirty years of experience in public accounting. The blend of practical experience with her academic pursuits presents a unique learning opportunity for the students of Sterling College.

K. C. Bassett

Position:

Instructor for Exercise Science; Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

K.C. Bassett enters her fifth season as head junior varsity coach, assistant varsity coach, and recruiting coordinator for the Sterling College women's basketball program.

Dr. Laura Bateman

Position:

Assistant Professor of Music

Laura Bateman will be teaching in the Music Department, focusing on vocal studies. Laura received her Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance, with a minor in French, from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. She received a Master of Music degree in Voice Performance from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO, and her Doctor of Arts degree in Voice Performance, with a secondary in Vocal Pedagogy, also from the University of Northern Colorado. She has previously taught as an adjunct professor at Clearwater Christian College in Clearwater, FL and at St.

Dr. Curt Beechan

Position:

Professor of Chemistry

Curt serves as the Professor of Chemistry here at Sterling College, where he likes that he can share his faith through the subject he teaches. He received the McCreery Teaching Award in 1996. Before arriving to Sterling in 1986, Curt taught as an Assistant Professor at Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, California. Curt really feels that God called him to Sterling where he can teach and get to know his students in a Christian atmosphere. In his spare time, Curt enjoys photography, fishing, fireworks, and spending time with wife, Cindy, and young daughter, Alexys.

Charles "Doug" Boardman

Position:

Assistant Professor of History; Dept Chair of History & Government

When it comes to someone with experience in teaching, Doug certainly has experience. He taught at the secondary level for 24 years and 10 years at Barton County Community College teaching outreach classes. Doug was drawn to teach in higher education, specifically Sterling, due to its mission statement and Christian worldview.

Dr. David Briones

Position:

Assistant Professor of Theology and Ministry

Dr. David Briones teaches Greek, Hebrew, Pauline Literature and several other courses in the Theology and Ministry department. He is a southern California native who has been a college pastor, professor, bible study leader, retreat speaker and has authored several articles and reviews. He is a member of the Institute of Biblical Research, the Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature.

He and his wife Mindy have a baby boy, Micah. In his free time he enjoys reading, playing basketball and ultimate frisbee, skateboarding and fishing.

Tom Bronleewe

Position:

Assistant Professor Theology & Ministry

Tom was born in Hutchinson, Kansas and was raised on his family farm (15 miles north of Lyons). This farm has been in Tom's family for over 100 years and his daughter and her husband and family still live there and continue the family farming operation. Tom has been teaching at Sterling for 7 years and thoroughly enjoy the interaction with students concerning the teaching of theology and philosophy. His wife, Bev, have three children together. His son, Matt, lives in Nashville, TN and is a song writer and producer. His daughter, Erin, lives on the family farm and also has three children and his daughter, Emily, lives in Fullerton, CA and is married and has two daughters.

Education

Trinity Theological Seminary, Newburg, IN
Ph.D. candidate in Biblical Studies 2007

Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, TX

Mark Clark

Position:

Assistant Professor of Music

Mark Clark serves as Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas. His responsibilities include directing and teaching the choral ensembles, choral classes and Music Theory. Mark holds degrees in Music Education from Wichita State University and Friends University. His primary teachers include Dr. Bud Boughton, Dr. George Gibson, and Dr. Cecil Riney.