Mr. Austin graduated in May of 1999 with a BA in Mass Communications from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK while concurrently serving his six year enlistment in the US Army Reserve. He went on to work in campus ministry for the next five years at NSU and the University of Missouri. During this time he was able to serve on several mission teams, including trips to Japan, China, Thailand and Panama. Mr.
Hosea Bell begins his eighth season with the Lady Warriors as head coach. Before coming to Sterling, Bell was the head coach at Newman University in Wichita, Kansas for nine seasons. Hosea is a 1987 graduate of Tabor College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work.Coach Bell, his wife Pam, and their nine children (five boys and four girls) reside in Sterling.
Jessica Boor enters her second year as head coach of Sterling’s Cheer and Dance program. Prior to coaching, Boor spent two years cheering for the Salina Cagerz, a basketball team based out of Salina. Boor also attended Barton County Community College, where she cheered, and also spent four years cheering at Sterling High School. Boor currently resides in Sterling with her husband, Zach, and their two year old, Brentley. Outside of cheering, Boor is a CNA at the Sterling Medical Center.
Pam recieved her associates degree in printing technology in 1990. She then went to work on a exotic animal farm as a barn manager for a year. After that she went to work in a print plant and worked there for 13 years. She has three grown children and 2 grandchildren. She has worked for a police department, sheriffs department and in a foundry so she is a Jill of all trades. She is here at Sterling College because the Lord put her here.
Head Athletic Trainer; Lecturer in Exercise Science
Chris Brown graduated from Wingate University with a degree in athletic training and George Washington University with a degree in Exercise Physiology. He is currently finishing his Doctorate of Philosophy in Athletic Training at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. After previous work in Miami, FL at Barry University he is now Sterling's Head Athletic Trainer and a Lecturer in the Exercise Science department.
Connie Carey serves as the Director of Student Health. She holds an RN as well as notable experience as an Allied Health instructor for 18 years. She is a current member of the Central College Health Association where she has served on the board from 2011-2013, and is also a memeber of the American College Health Association. Connie works closely with the Student Life office to provide individual, quality care to each student. Connie lives in Sterling with her husband Bruce, a life-long farmer/rancher. The Careys have three adult children: Sara, Travis and Fay.
Janet’s enrollment at Sterling College was no surprise as all of her siblings had earned degrees from SC. She never left Sterling, marrying her husband shortly after graduation. She returned to SC in 1995, this time as an employee, becoming Registrar in 1998. Janet enjoys working with the students, offering guidance in the completion of their degrees.
Janet met her husband Steve while attending a local church during her college years. They have called Sterling home for the past 34 years, although Steve has lived in Sterling all his life. They have two grown sons, Todd and Mark. Todd is also a Sterling College graduate. In her spare time, Janet enjoys gardening, reading and spending time with her family.
Brett is originally from Rockwall, Tex. He went to Bethel College in 2005 and was a four year starter on their football team, being named the all conference quarterback three times. He played on two KCAC conference championship teams (2006, 2007) and graduated in 2009. After Bethel, he attended Wichita State University from 2009-2012 earning his masters degree in sports management.
As stated by Coles, "Coming back to Sterling College has been a dream of mine since the day after I graduated. I will get the chance to work with individuals that I consider mentors and friends...In the past year I have become more educated in the research field of AT, and I am very excited about using my new position to inspire SC students to be the best they can be."
