Annual Newsletter - College of Human Ecology - Kansas State ...

the orphanage that we had a chance to
visit and spend a morning playing with
kids waiting to be adopted). We continue
to develop great contacts and to support
the development of family therapy in
Hong Kong and mainland China. Our
research projects are collaborative
efforts with our Chinese colleagues that
will result in research experience for
undergraduate students at Kansas State
University, as well as graduate students
at Kansas State University and Beijing
Normal University.
The six graduate students who traveled
with me were involved in all phases
of the trip — teaching, research and
networking — and they served as
excellent representatives of Kansas State
University. They were a joy to travel with!
We appreciate the continued support of
our school director, Maurice MacDonald,
and Dean Virginia Moxley in helping make
these trips possible for our students. We
hope to go back in May 2014.
Recent Grad Corner
Jennifer Vitas, M.S. lives in Peoria, Ill., and
works as a foster care therapist with the
Children’s Home Association of Illinois.
Jurdene Ingram, M.S. lives in Manhattan, Kan.,
and works as a therapeutic case manager at
TFI Family Services in Topeka, Kan.
Matt Johnson, Ph.D. lives in Edmonton, Alberta
Canada. He is an assistant professor at the
University of Alberta.
Laura Irwin, M.S. is the juvenile justice foster
care case coordinator at DCCCA Inc. in
Lawrence, Kan. She lives in Olathe, Kan.
Michelle Grozek, M.S. is a wellness guide at
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in
Manhattan, Kan.
List of Incoming Students
Masters:
Kaylee Andsager: Kansas State University;
Jennifer Brown: Truman State University;
Prerana Dharnidharka: Mumbai University and
Bangalore University;
Maria Sol Erdozain: Kansas State University;
Nicole Lawson: University of Oregon;
Stacy Schuster: Kansas State University; Justin
Spiehs: Washburn University;
Heidi Swanke: Mount Marty College;
Jenna Tripodi: Oklahoma State University;
Sarah Webb: Kansas State University;
Megan Stout, M.S. works for Orchard Place
as a school-based therapist working in two
elementary schools in Des Moines, Iowa.
Aaron Norton, M.S. is working toward his
doctorate at Kansas State University.
Chelsea Madsen, Ph.D. works for Wasatch
Family Therapy in Salt Lake City, Utah as a
specialized couples therapist.
Rachel Lies, M.S. lives in Manhattan, Kan.
Jeremy Boyle, Ph.D. lives in Manhattan, Kan.
and is a therapist at Pawnee Mental Health.
Cristine Glendening, M.S. lives in
Manhattan, Kan.
Elisabeth Ruby is a therapist at North Pines Mental
Health Center and lives in Long Prairie, Minn.
Jordan Hohl: Drake University;
Nicole Bird: University of Central Missouri
Ph.D.:
Bryan Cafferky: B.A. Walla Walla University/M.S.
Northern Illinois University;
Nathan Hardy: B.A. Brigham Young University/
M.S. Kansas State University;
Una Henry: B.S. Kansas State University and
M.A. at Syracuse University;
Marcie Lechtenberg: B.S. University of
Nebraska/M.S. Kansas State University;
Scott Sibley: B.S. from Brigham Young
University/ M.A. from Southern Utah University
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“The main characteristic of the
Kansas State University MFT program
that stands out to me is the support
students receive throughout their
training. I received my master’s
degree and am currently a Ph.D.
student in the program, and I can say
that I felt supported every step of
the way ... I don’t think that happens
everywhere, and it has been
extremely helpful to me.”
— Adryanna Siqueira Drake, M.A.,
M.S., LMFT
“I would say that my favorite thing
about being in the Kansas State
University MFT program is its
supportive environment. The people
in my cohort have become my best
friends, and I cannot imagine what
I would have done this past year
without them. Even though this
program can be rigorous, I look
forward to coming to the Family
Center each day because of the
unwavering support I get from
faculty and colleagues.”
— Rachael Rutter