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NAME:
Ellyn K. Ness
EDUCATION: B.S.
Criminology, B.S. Sociology
M.S. Public Administration/Political Science
EMAIL:
eness@mail.mc.maricopa.edu
AGENCY:
Mesa Community College
JOB TITLE:
Department Chair, Administration of Justice Studies
EXPERIENCE: Ms.
Ness has been at MCC since 1995 and has served in various
positions including adjunct faculty, Violence Against Women
grant coordinator, Commander of MCC’s Law enforcement Training
Academy and Residential Full-time faculty. She has over 20
years experience in law enforcement experience in Illinois and
Kansas. Ms. Ness has an extensive background in education,
training and curriculum development which includes instruction
at community colleges, training nationally and internationally
law enforcement officers, corrections officers and other
disciplines. In 2002, she was named Teacher of the Year at MCC.
INTERESTS:
Traveling, reading, and cooking.
TEACHING PHILOSPHY: I
believe education is not received it is achieved. When my
students achieve their goals I feel I had a small part of their
lives for a short time and together we created a community of
learning.
NAME: Bonnie Black,
Residential Faculty, Administration of Justice Studies Program
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree
in Criminal Justice and Masters in Public Administration (M.P.A.)
from Arizona State University.
EMAIL:
black@mail.mc.maricopa.edu
BACKGROUND:
I have been teaching at Mesa Community
College in the Administration of Justice Studies (A.J.S.)
Program for the last twelve years. I am currently the Director
of the AJS Program and am responsible for the administrative
duties. I teach a number of criminal justice courses including
Introduction to Criminal Justice, Ethics in Administration of
Justice, Current Issues in Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice,
Victimology and Crisis Intervention, Courts in Arizona and other
related classes. I worked in the correctional field prior to
teaching as an adult probation officer, and have spent over 20
years in the violence against women area developing curriculum,
creating training programs and teaching criminal justice
professionals domestic violence, stalking, elder abuse and
sexual assault. I remain active in the field by involving
myself in professional organizations like the American Probation
and Parole Association (APPA) and collaborative committees like
the Judicial Court Staff Education Committee with the Arizona
Supreme Court.
INTERESTS: Travel
WHY I TEACH: My goal is to
stimulate thinking, provide information and create challenges.
I don’t pretend to know everything about the criminal justice
system but I do have many years of hands-on experience and the
resources to try to answer questions that arise. I often learn
from my students as they critically think about the topics and
share their perspectives (and experiences). I am inspired by
students’ insight, personal struggles and capacity to overcome
obstacles. Student success is built upon their own belief that
they can conquer anything and persistently pursue their goals in
spite of the “bumps” in the road. I love the quote noted below
and use it to remind myself of the true meaning of teaching.
“The mediocre teacher tells. The
good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The
great teacher inspires.”
-- William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)
My ultimate goal is
to inspire my students, as they have done for me.
NAME:
Bert Ouderkirk
MSgt USMC (Retired)
EDUCATION: Masters in
Forensic Science and Masters in Organizational Management
EMAIL:
inlyzbld@mail.mc.maricopa.edu
AGENCY: Mesa Community
College
JOB TITLE: Residential
Faculty/Forensic Program Coordinator
EXPERIENCE: I was an
adjunct professor for 12 years before I decided that I wanted to
do this for the rest of my life. I have taught on every
level from Associate's to Master's Degree and have developed
several courses for online Forensic and Criminal Justice
programs. I am a retired United States Marine Corps
Military Policeman (3 years), Drill Instructor (2 years),
Criminal/Crime Scene Investigator (16 years) and Federally
Certified Polygraph Examiner. I am also a graduate of the
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in GlynnCo, GA and
served 5 years as a Special Agent with the Naval Criminal
Investigative Service (NCIS).
INTERESTS: Well first
of all, I have 4 great kids. Emily, Kyle and Kaylise and
our newest addition, Cameron, who was born on 4 Mar 07. I
am proud of them all. I am an avid baseball fan (Go Red
Sox and Padres), football fan, and I play softball 3 nights a
week. I am also a very big movie buff and was even an
extra in the movie Forrest Gump "workin on the chain gang...."
Additionally, I love to ride my motorcyle (Honda Valkyrie) and
do anything with my wife. I love to travel to different
ball parks on little weekend getaways with my wife to watch the
Red Sox play when they are on the west coast.
WHY I TEACH: I teach
because it is the greatest job in the world. It allows me
to give back what I have had the experience of learning
throughout my professional career and personal life. I
thoroughly enjoy the interaction with the students and learning
from them as well. I also enjoy the diversity that each
and every class has to offer and the opportunity to mold the
future of a young person's life...or, at least give them the
tools to be able to help them choose a career path. "I
live for this!"
NAME: Kerry L. Muehlenbeck
EDUCATION:
B.S. Northwestern University,
Evanston, Illinois
J.D. Indiana University School
of Law
LL.M. University of San Diego
School of Law
EMAIL: kmuehle@mail.mc.maricopa.edu
AGENCY: Mesa Community
College
JOB TITLE: Faculty, One
Year Only Appointment
EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Prosecutor, Saginaw,
Michigan, 1992-1993
Assistant Staff Judge Advocate,
United States Air Force, 1993-1997
Deputy, and later Staff Judge
Advocate, 161st ARW, AZ Air National Guard, 1997-2005
Staff Judge Advocate, Joint
Forces Headquarters, AZ Air National Guard, 2005-present
Adjunct Instructor, Embry
Riddle Aeronautical University, Tucson, Arizona, 1995-2001
Deputy County
Attorney, Sex Crimes Division, Tucson, Arizona, 1998-2001
Associate Faculty,
Arizona State University, 2001- present
Adjunct Faculty,
Mesa Community College, 2003- 2005
Currently pursuing PhD at
Arizona State University, School of Justice and Social Inquiry
INTERESTS: running, hiking,
fitness, music
WHY I TEACH: “Those that
can, do; those that can’t teach.” I hate that remark—that’s why
I teach—to prove that teachers do more than that which can be
measured in the simple capitalistic terms of our society. We
cultivate wisdom, inspire fresh perspectives, motivate greatness
in others, and make a difference in the lives of those who go on
to “do.” Teachers do all of those things that defy
measurement. Plus, being a teacher means I can remain a student
forever!
STAFF
Name: Barbara
Lyne
Job Title: Mesa
Community College-Administration of Justice Studies Office
Administrative
Assistant III
Education: Bachelor of
Science in Purchasing/Materials Management
Arizona State
University
EMAIL:
blyne@mail.mc.maricopa.edu
Background: I have worked
for the Administration of Justice Studies Office for 5 years.
Prior to working at Mesa Community College, I worked in computer
distribution for 6 years as a Senior Buyer for
IBM, Intel, and Dell products. I handled everything from
negotiating with new vendors, drawing up contracts and dealing
with shipping companies. I was responsible for large accounts as
well as small start up companies. I have also worked for a software company responsible for energy
management systems for utility companies in San Jose, California
working in document control.
Special Skills: I am
bilingual in Spanish and knowledgeable in many software
programs.
Hobbies and Interests: I
enjoy shopping, exercising, and spending time with my family.
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