Faculty

Rev. Dr. Hank Lederle

Rev. Dr. Hank Lederle 2012
Position: 
Professor of Theology & Ministry; Director of Missions; Chair of the Theology & Ministry Department

Henry Ivor Lederle was born in Durban, South Africa of German, Welshand Dutch parentage. He did hisprimary and secondary schooling in Newcastle, Northern Natal, graduating in1963 from Newcastle High School as Student Body President. He also received the top academichonors in his year and the oratory award.

Frank Leone

Frank Leone 2012
Position: 
Assistant Professor of Education

Frank has over 30 years of experience in public and private education, most recently serving as administrator of Flint Hills Christian School in Manhattan, Kan.

Dr. Dale Levering

Dale Levering 2012
Position: 
Associate Professor of Business / McVay Chair of Business

Sterling College is a gift from God in the eyes of Dale.  Dale and Dina Levering consider Sterling as their “mission duty station”; i.e., the place the LORD has settled them to enact the ministry He has placed on them.  That ministry, in simple terms, is to preach and teach.  The outworking of preaching is seen by the Leverings in the context of pastoring; e.g., pastoring a congregation, a student fellowship, and being a spiritual father or mother to Sterling College students.  The outworking of teaching is seen in the context of academia; particularly, in a

Pete Manely

Pete Manely 2012
Position: 
Director of Athletic Training; Associate Professor of Exercise Science; Co-Chair of the Exercise Science Department; Associate Dean

With career goals that could be met all in one place, Pete found himself happily working at Sterling College as the Program Director of the Athletic Training Program. Pete finds himself loving Sterling for the reason that, "It's all about the people. I am passionate about my students and take pride in the "Family" created at SC in our ATEP." Pete was named NAIA ATA Athletic Trainer of the Year for the 2010-2011 academic year. He loves working with the faculty and staff that are such an incredible support group. Pete enjoys many activities in his free time including music, reading, eating out, and cooking out with friends. His hometown is Lebanon, KS. 

Debra Millikan

Debra Millikan 2012
Position: 
Assistant Professor of Education

Deb Millikan serves as Assistant Professor of Education at Sterling College. She has 19 years of elementary classroom experience; additionally, she has designed and presented educational workshops and in-services for 12 years. Millikan has served as a Kagan Cooperative Learning District Trainer, math specialist/consultant and was an adjunct instructor for Friends University.  Deb enjoys traveling, cooking and ballroom dancing. She is married to Mike and they have 4 adult children.

Hans Nickel

Hans Nickel 2012
Position: 
Sports Information Director; Pro Rata Assistant Professor of Sports Management

Nickel is a former Sterling College student and also has experience working for the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. "I have a passion for sport management and specifically sport PR and sport marketing," said Nickel. "I am excited not only to practice my passion but to share it with students. This is an opportunity to be both on the practical and the educational sides of the sport management field." He is in charge of programs, releases, game reports, newsletters and, of course, all Web details related to athletics. He also has some short-term projects.

Dr. Brad Nix

Brad Nix 2012
Position: 
Associate Professor of Music; Department Chair of Music; Director of Keyboard Studies

Brad Nix currently serves as Associate Professor of Piano and Music Department Chair at Sterling College, located in Sterling, KS.  His responsibilities include overseeing the department, teaching applied and group piano, music theory, aural skills, and arranging. He has also taught music appreciation, music history, piano literature, and piano pedagogy.

Dr. Felicia Squires

Felicia Squires 2012
Position: 
Associate Professor of Language & Literature; Chair of the Language & Literature Department

Squires models continuous knowledge and growth in the field of Language and Literature for her students. Her students said of her, “Her effective communication skills changed the way I interpret literature. Her passion for students to learn and understand literature surpasses that of any other literature professor I’ve ever had. She is always willing to provide extra one-on-one help to any student in and out of the classroom.

Valorie Starr

Valorie Starr 2012
Position: 
Associate Professor and Director of Mabee Library

In practice, faith has pushed me to take risks when I was fearful. Trusting God to lead you into the unknown and take care of you is faith in action. The ability to identify and use quality information is vital for success in life, not just school. As a librarian, I work with faculty to purchase high quality resources which support the curriculum and spiritual growth in the Sterling College community. I am grateful to be able to

Gentry Sutton

Gentry Sutton 2012
Position: 
Assistant Professor of Language and Literature, Director of Institutional Assessment; & Coordinator of Writing Across the Curriculum

Gentry brings a diverse set of experiences to Sterling College. As a writing instructor, he benefits from his background as a professional writer and editor. He began his editorial career by working as an academic editor and editing adult education materials. He is also an experienced composition instructor, and he is the author of Team Church: Big-League Teamwork to Strengthen the Local Church, in which he draws from his experience as a Sterling College baseball player.