Faculty & Staff
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
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/todavis-fhsu
Anwer ul Azim, Ph.D., MSW, MBA, CRC

Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2023
M.S.W., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2015
M.B.A., Dhaka University, 2010
M.B.S., National University, 2007
B.COM., National University, 1999
Albertson Hall 103E
Phone: 785.628.5917
Email: a_azim@fhsu.edu
Kendal Carswell, LMSW, LCAC

Associate Professor
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2004
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 2003
Email: kjcarswell@fhsu.edu
Annette Clarke Jones, Ph.D., MS, MSW, RSW

Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Yeshiva University, 2023
M.S.W., Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2014
M.S., Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2007
B.S., Oakwood University, 2004
Albertson Hall 103H
Phone: 785.628.4073
Email: amclarkejones@fhsu.edu
April Diaz, Ph.D, LMSW

Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2023
M.S.W., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013
M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
Email: aldiaz2@fhsu.edu
Jung Hee Lee, Ph.D., MSW

Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2015
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2005
B.A., Sogang University, Seoul South Korea, 1987
Albertson Hall 103G
Phone: 785.628.4469
E-mail: jhlee3@fhsu.edu
Jung Hee Lee's Homepage
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/jhlee3/student-advising
Patrick McGinnis, LMSW

Assistant Professor
Albertson Hall 103D
Phone: 785.628.4723
E-mail: pjmcginnis@fhsu.edu
Tami Radohl, PhD, LSCSW

Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2013
M.S.W., Washburn University, 1999
B.S.W., University of Kansas, 1998
Email: tbradohl@fhsu.edu
Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/tbradohl/30min
Octavio Ramirez, PhD., LICSW

Professor
Ph.D., Walden University, 2005
M.S.W., Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, 1996
B.S.W., Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, 1995
Albertson Hall 168B
Phone: 785.628.4068
Email: o_ramirez@fhsu.edu
Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/o_ramirez-fhsu/30min
Vinod Srivastava, Ph.D, LCSW

BSW Program Director
Associate 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 168C
Phone: 785.628.4242
E-mail: vksrivastava@fhsu.edu
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/vksrivastava/30min
Rekala Tuxhorn, LMSW, BCPC, CRS

BSW & MSW Field Director
Assistant Professor
MSW, Wichita State University, 2008
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2007
Board Certified Professional Counselor
Certified Relationship Specialist
Board Certified PTSD Clinician
Email: rgtuxhorn@fhsu.edu
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/rgtuxhorn
Rhonda Weimer, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW

Associate Professor
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 1993
B.A., University of Colorado, 1984
Email: rjweimer2@fhsu.edu
Rhonda Weimer's Homepage
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/rjweimer2/30min
McKayla Berg

Senior Administrative Assistant
B.S, Fort Hays State University, 2022
Albertson Hall 168
Phone: 785.628.4718
E-mail: mlberg2@fhsu.edu
Jennifer Whitmer

Academic Program Specialist
B.A, Benedictine College, 2008
Albertson Hall 168E
Phone: 785.628.4795
E-mail: jlwhitmer@fhsu.edu
Claire Ferguson

Kassidy Hatfield

Professor Emeritus
Patricia Levy, Ph.D., ACSW

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
Adjunct Faculty
Jessica Albin, LMSW, LMAC

Field Liaison
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
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
Jennifer Chappell Deckert, PhD, LMSW

Adjunct Instructor
Ph.D., University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, 2019
M.S.W., University of Michigan, 1998
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: j_chappelldeckert@fhsu.edu
Laura Chartier, LMSW

M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2016
B.S.W, Fort Hays State University, 2003
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: lachartier@fhsu.edu
Jennifer Colby, MSW, LSCSW, LCAC

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
Kimberly Darrough-Hayden, LMSW

M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2018
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 1997
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: kjdarroughhayden@fhsu.edu
Kaitlyn Fernandez, LMSW

M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2020
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 2019
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: knfernandez@fhsu.edu
Sara Jackson, LSCSW, LCAC

Adjunct Instructor
M.S.W., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2012
B.A., Journalism, University of Missouri, 1987
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Email: ssjackson2@fhsu.edu
Curt Krebsbach, LPC, LCAC

Adjunct Instructor
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
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
Tish Morrical, J.D., MSW

Adjunct Instructor
J.D., University of Kansas, 1996
M.S.W, University of Kansas, 1996B.A., Social Work/Sociology, Bethany College, 1990
Email: tsmorrical@fhsu.edu
RuthAnn Snodgrass, LSCSW, LCAC

Adjunct Instructor
M.S.W, Wichita State University, 2007
B.S.W, Fort Hays State University, 2006
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor
Email: rrsnodgrass@fhsu.edu
Amanda Sowers, LSCSW, LMSW, TLAC
Adjunct Instructor
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
Darrie Stebens, LMSW

Garden City Cohort Instructor
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2018
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 2017
Licensed MasterSocial Worker
Email: drstebens@fhsu.edu
Kathryn Stefanowycz, LCSW, LSCSW

Adjunct Instructor
M.S.W, University of Omaha-Nebraska, 1993
B.A., Sociology, Saint Louis University, 1988
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Email: kastefanowycz@fhsu.edu
Natasha Swayze

Kayla Taylor, LSCSW, LMSW

Adjunct Instructor
M.S.W, University of Kansas, 2016
B.S., Fort Hays State University, 2014
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: kjtaylor5@fhsu.edu