• All courses in the surgical technology technical curriculum

• Master of education degree, adult education and training, Argosy University
• Bachelor of science in technical education degree, The University of Akron
• Associate of applied science degree, concentration in surgical technology, The University of Akron

• Program coordinator, surgical technology program Stark State College, 2016-present
• Department chair, surgical technology program, Brown Mackie College, North Canton campus, 2008-2013
• Office clinical manager/assistant and surgical technologist, Institute of Jaw and Facial Surgery, 1998-2016

• AST
• NBSTSA

With 19 years of experience in the surgical technology field, Heather has been employed with Stark State College since 2016. She has experience in teaching various courses in the program along with experience in directing a surgical technology program. She graduated from Argosy University with a master of arts degree in adult education and training and holds a bachelor of science degree in technical education and an associate of applied science degree with concentration in surgical technology, both from The University of Akron. As the program coordinator, she is able to utilize her skills, experience and dedication to the profession to build the surgical technology program and promote student success. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, watching her children participate in their sporting activities and spending any free time with family and friends.

• Primary courses taught
• Introduction to Respiratory Care
• Airway Management\
• Critical Care
• Advanced Procedures in Respiratory Care
• associated labs

• master of education degree, adult education, Ashland University
• bachelor of science degree, respiratory therapy, The Ohio State University

• registered respiratory therapist, Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital
• adjunct instructor, clinical instructor, Stark State College

• American Association for Respiratory Care
• American Heart Association basic life support instructor

Jodi brings to the classroom more than 20 years of experience in the respiratory care field, with a concentration on critical care and emergency medicine. She received her bachelor’s degree in respiratory care from The Ohio State University’s School of Allied Medicine and began her career at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital where she remains on staff.  She has also expanded her skill set by teaching clinicals and basic life support to students and staff.  Jodi also earned her master of education degree in adult education from Ashland University to further assist in the classroom setting. She is a member of the American Association of Respiratory Care and the American Heart Association (basic life support instructor).

• Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
• Patient Assessment and Monitoring (Hemodynamics)
• EKG interpretation

• Associate of applied science, respiratory care, North Central State
• Bachelor of science/associate of science degrees, Youngstown State University
• Bachelor of science in nursing, The University of Akron
• Master of science in nursing, Kent State University

• Department chair: respiratory, laboratory, and surgical program/program coordinator of respiratory care, 2022-present
• Clinical coordinator/instructor, respiratory care program Stark State College, 2011- 2022
• Physiology departments, education coordinator; lead supervisor, respiratory care; critical care respiratory  therapist,  Akron General Medical Center, 2004-2011
• Critical care respiratory therapist, transport team member, Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron, 2003-2004
• Pediatric core respiratory therapist, Life Flight transport for NICU, Metro Health Medical Center, 1998-2003

• Ohio Society for Respiratory Care and the Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Cares Project
• American Association of Respiratory Care
• The Lambda Beta Society, respiratory care honor society of respiratory care
• National Scholars Honor Society
• Sigma Theta Tau International, nursing honor society
• National Network for Associate Degree Respiratory Care

Brooke Owen has been a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) since 1998 and brings over two decades of experience in critical care, with a specialized focus on neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. In addition to her RRT credentials, Brooke is a Registered Nurse (RN) with hands-on experience in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), which further enhances her expertise in pediatric and critical care. Recognized for her proficiency, she has earned the Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification, demonstrating her advanced skill set in this critical field.

Brooke is also a certified instructor in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), as well as being certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), which underscores her commitment to life-saving techniques in both adult and pediatric care. Her active involvement in simulation training is instrumental in bridging theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience for her students. Through these high-fidelity simulations, she supports the development of clinical competencies and enhances the overall student learning experience.

As the program coordinator for the respiratory care program, Brooke leverages her extensive clinical background and deep understanding of evidence-based practice to guide students in honing their critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Her dedication to fostering student success is reflected in her mentorship, where she emphasizes real-world application and supports the next generation of respiratory therapists in becoming skilled, confident and compassionate health care professionals.

• All courses related to the surgical technology curriculum

• Bachelor of arts degree in clinical psychology, Argosy University
• Associate of applied science in surgical assisting technology, The University of Akron

• Instructor/clinical coordinator, surgical technology program, Stark State College
• Program director/clinical coordinator, surgical technology program, EDMC Corporation
• Certified surgical technician/clinical supervisor, Carp Cosmetic Reconstructive Surgery
• Certified surgical technologist, Park West Surgery Center
• Certified surgical technologist/preceptor, Summa Health System

• American Counseling Association
• Association of Surgical Technologists
• National Board of Surgical Technology/Surgical Assisting

With 11 years of experience in the surgical technology field, Julie has been employed with Stark State College since 2016. She has experience in teaching various courses in the surgical technology program along with experience in managing, instructing and clinical coordinating. She graduated from Argosy University with a bachelor of arts degree in clinical psychology and has an associate of applied science degree with concentration in surgical technology from The University of Akron. As the instructor/clinical coordinator, she is able to use her previous experiences, skills, and dedication to the profession to promote the surgical technology program and increase student success. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling to different countries with her husband, kayaking, boating, hiking and spending quality time with her family and friends.

• MLT 223 Clinical Microbiology
• MLT 126 Immunology/Serology
• MLT 125 Immunohematology
• MLT 124 Hematology II
• MLT 222 Clinical Chemistry
• MLT 225 Applications

• Master of science degree, postsecondary education, The University of Akron
• Certificate of medical technology, St. Thomas School of Medical Technology, Akron
• Bachelor of science degree, biology, Kent State University

• Program coordinator, medical laboratory program, Stark State College, July 2013-present
• Instructor and clinical coordinator of medical laboratory technology program, Herzing University Akron Campus, 2010 – 2013
• Medical technologist, Aultman Health Foundation, Canton, 1990 – 2002

• ASCP
• ASCLS

Corinne Zellers has been employed with Stark State College since 2005 and has 12 years of experience as a medical technologist. For the last three years, she has held the position of program coordinator for the medical laboratory technology program at Stark State. After graduating with her master’s degree from Akron University, Corinne assisted in the development and initial National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science accreditation of an associate of applied science in medical laboratory technician program at Herzing University.

As a full-time instructor and administrator in Stark State’s medical laboratory program, Corinne is able to use her skills to maintain program accreditation by NAACLS, manage student learning experiences, design curriculum and instructional objectives according to NAACLS guidelines, and manage and maintain clinical affiliations and articulations. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and gardening.