Meet Central Faculty & Staff
Mint To Be
Iwan Williams, director of dining services, dishes on Central Market.
Follow Your Musical Dream
Whether you want to study music or just stay involved in fine arts, Central College has you covered. Gabriel Espinosa ’76, associate professor of music, and our music faculty will lift your performances to the next level!
Cleaning Above and Beyond
Central College's facilities team is an essential part of the Central family and community. Meet a few of the familiar faces working behind-the-scenes to keep the campus running safely.
An Example at the Top
Professionally and personally, Jen Diers sets an example for education students at Central College.
Staying on Her Toes
A lifetime of sports participation has prepared Lecturer of Exercise Science Katelin Valster to tackle students’ biggest challenges.
Back to the Lab Again
Professor of Physics Viktor Martisovits does his homework to make learning fun for students.
Rocket Sauce
Professor of Psychology Keith Jones knows the secret ingredient for student success.
Falling in Love with Literature
Assistant Professor of English Valerie Billing loves Shakespeare and demolition derbies.
Jay Wackerly
Title: Associate Professor of Chemistry
Research with students: Synthesizing oxacalixarenes, or “molecular donuts”
His team: Five chemistry majors turned research assistants
You can find him: Peering into a microscope in a Vermeer Science Center chemistry lab
Mark Mills
Title: Class Dean and Professor of Mathematics
Fun Fact: He takes actuarial exams to better prepare students.
Students Say: “Dr. Mills has the students’ best interest in mind at all times. Even after graduation, he has been willing to help with the exam process and material.” –Steven Grotzinger ’14