Please Wear Walking Shoes for this Session! Session FormatThis is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule.Session DescriptionCome see what all the buzz is about! Be one of the first guests to join Ozarks Tech student affairs staff for a private tour of the brand-new Michael L.... See More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT PMC Lobby
Please Wear Walking Shoes for this Session! Session FormatThis is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule.Session DescriptionCome see what all the buzz is about! Be one of the first guests to join Ozarks Tech student affairs staff for a private tour of the brand-new Michael L.... See More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT PMC Lobby
Session FormatThis is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule. Session DescriptionJoin us for a walkthrough of Ozark Tech's Canvas LMS standardization requirements. Based on faculty and student feedback, we... See More →
Session FormatThis is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule. Session DescriptionBased on the groundbreaking work of Dr. Murray Bowen, founder of Family Systems Theory, this workshop will explore the ways... See More →
Director Of Academics, Richwood Valley, Ozarks Tech
In 2012, I stepped into new territory and launched a second career in higher education. I currently serve as the Director of Academics at Richwood Valley and have been in that role since January of 2023. Within the scope of my responsibilities, I also teach several religion and... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT PMC 156
Session FormatThis is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule. Session DescriptionAre you new (or new-ish) to teaching as an adjunct at Ozarks Tech? Do you have questions seeking answers? If so, this is the... See More →
Executive Director - Professional Development Institute, Ozarks Technical Community College
I'm a lifelong learner and a semi-professional student. I have over 30 years of higher education experience from a public research university, a private liberal arts university, and a community college. My roles have included administration, continuing education, professional development... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT PMC 147
Session FormatThis is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule. Session DescriptionStudent emergencies can occur without warning and can be especially challenging for adjunct instructors managing a full... See More →
Dr. Tessa Coltrin is a full time psychology instructor at Ozarks Tech and is a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed a doctorate in clinical psychology at Forest Institute in 2008. Dr. Coltrin began teaching in 2010 at Drury University and also taught at Forest Institute before... Read More →
College Director - Safety And Security, Ozarks Tech
Stacey is a decorated law enforcement leader with over 30 years of service. He began in the U.S. Air Force as a Law Enforcement Security Specialist, serving in elite protection roles at NORAD and deploying to Panama and Iraq. After an Honorable Discharge, he joined the Garden City... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT PMC 157
Session FormatThis is the VIRTUAL option for those attending the conference virtually. If you are attending in-person on the Springfield Campus, do not add this session to your schedule. In-person attendees should add the "IN-PERSON" session to their schedule. Session DescriptionJoin us for a walkthrough of Ozark Tech's Canvas LMS standardization requirements. Based on faculty and student... See More →
Session FormatThis is the VIRTUAL option for those attending the conference virtually. If you are attending in-person on the Springfield Campus, do not add this session to your schedule. In-person attendees should add the "IN-PERSON" session to their schedule.Session DescriptionBased on the groundbreaking work of Dr. Murray Bowen, founder of Family Systems Theory, this workshop will... See More →
Director Of Academics, Richwood Valley, Ozarks Tech
In 2012, I stepped into new territory and launched a second career in higher education. I currently serve as the Director of Academics at Richwood Valley and have been in that role since January of 2023. Within the scope of my responsibilities, I also teach several religion and... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT Microsoft Teams
Session FormatThis is the VIRTUAL option for those attending the conference virtually. If you are attending in-person on the Springfield Campus, do not add this session to your schedule. In-person attendees should add the "IN-PERSON" session to their schedule.Session DescriptionAre you new (or new-ish) to teaching as an adjunct at Ozarks Tech? Do you have questions seeking answers? If so, this is... See More →
Executive Director - Professional Development Institute, Ozarks Technical Community College
I'm a lifelong learner and a semi-professional student. I have over 30 years of higher education experience from a public research university, a private liberal arts university, and a community college. My roles have included administration, continuing education, professional development... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT Microsoft Teams
Session FormatThis is the VIRTUAL option for those attending the conference virtually. If you are attending in-person on the Springfield Campus, do not add this session to your schedule. In-person attendees should add the "IN-PERSON" session to their schedule.Session DescriptionStudent emergencies can occur without warning and can be especially challenging for adjunct instructors... See More →
College Director - Safety And Security, Ozarks Tech
Stacey is a decorated law enforcement leader with over 30 years of service. He began in the U.S. Air Force as a Law Enforcement Security Specialist, serving in elite protection roles at NORAD and deploying to Panama and Iraq. After an Honorable Discharge, he joined the Garden City... Read More →
Dr. Tessa Coltrin is a full time psychology instructor at Ozarks Tech and is a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed a doctorate in clinical psychology at Forest Institute in 2008. Dr. Coltrin began teaching in 2010 at Drury University and also taught at Forest Institute before... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT Microsoft Teams
Session FormatThis is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule. Session DescriptionLots of changes are happening at Ozarks Tech that impact you. Join us in this session to learn about the newly launched... See More →
Director - Tutoring & Learning Center, Ozarks Tech
Alaina Smith is the Director of Tutoring & Learning Centers at Ozarks Technical Community College. In this role, she oversees the strategic planning and daily operations of the Tutoring & Learning Center, Carol Jones Writing Center, and Speech Communications Center. Prior to her... Read More →
Please Wear Walking Shoes for this Session! Session FormatThis is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Session DescriptionCome see what all the buzz is about! Be one of the first guests to join Ozarks Tech student affairs staff for a private tour of the brand-new Michael L.... See More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT PMC Lobby
Please Wear Walking Shoes for this Session! Session FormatThis is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Session DescriptionCome see what all the buzz is about! Be one of the first guests to join Ozarks Tech student affairs staff for a private tour of the brand-new Michael L.... See More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT PMC Lobby
Session FormatThis is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule. Session DescriptionOzarks Tech is developing its next strategic plan, Building Our Future Together, and we want to hear from... See More →
My name is Misty Tollett, and I serve as the Director of Strategic Planning at Ozarks Tech. I’m originally from a small town in South Texas and moved to Springfield to attend Evangel University, where I earned my bachelor’s and master’s degrees.I joined the college in 2014 after... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT PMC 147
Session FormatThis is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule.Session DescriptionStudent emergencies can occur without warning and can be especially challenging for adjunct instructors managing a full... See More →
College Director - Safety And Security, Ozarks Tech
Stacey is a decorated law enforcement leader with over 30 years of service. He began in the U.S. Air Force as a Law Enforcement Security Specialist, serving in elite protection roles at NORAD and deploying to Panama and Iraq. After an Honorable Discharge, he joined the Garden City... Read More →
Dr. Tessa Coltrin is a full time psychology instructor at Ozarks Tech and is a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed a doctorate in clinical psychology at Forest Institute in 2008. Dr. Coltrin began teaching in 2010 at Drury University and also taught at Forest Institute before... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT PMC 157
Session FormatThis is the IN-PERSON option for those attending the conference on the Springfield Campus. If you are attending virtually, do not add this session to your schedule. Virtual attendees should add the "virtual" session to their schedule. Session DescriptionJoin us for a walkthrough of Ozark Tech's Canvas LMS standardization requirements. Based on faculty and student feedback, we... See More →
Session FormatThis is the VIRTUAL option for those attending the conference virtually. If you are attending in-person on the Springfield Campus, do not add this session to your schedule. In-person attendees should add the "IN-PERSON" session to their schedule.Session DescriptionLots of changes are happening at Ozarks Tech that impact you. Join us in this session to learn about the newly... See More →
Director - Tutoring & Learning Center, Ozarks Tech
Alaina Smith is the Director of Tutoring & Learning Centers at Ozarks Technical Community College. In this role, she oversees the strategic planning and daily operations of the Tutoring & Learning Center, Carol Jones Writing Center, and Speech Communications Center. Prior to her... Read More →
Session FormatThis is the VIRTUAL option for those attending the conference virtually. If you are attending in-person on the Springfield Campus, do not add this session to your schedule. In-person attendees should add the "IN-PERSON" session to their schedule.Session DescriptionOzarks Tech is developing its next strategic plan, Building Our Future Together, and we want to hear from... See More →
My name is Misty Tollett, and I serve as the Director of Strategic Planning at Ozarks Tech. I’m originally from a small town in South Texas and moved to Springfield to attend Evangel University, where I earned my bachelor’s and master’s degrees.I joined the college in 2014 after... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT Microsoft Teams
Session FormatThis is the VIRTUAL option for those attending the conference virtually. If you are attending in-person on the Springfield Campus, do not add this session to your schedule. In-person attendees should add the "IN-PERSON" session to their schedule.Session DescriptionStudent emergencies can occur without warning and can be especially challenging for adjunct instructors... See More →
College Director - Safety And Security, Ozarks Tech
Stacey is a decorated law enforcement leader with over 30 years of service. He began in the U.S. Air Force as a Law Enforcement Security Specialist, serving in elite protection roles at NORAD and deploying to Panama and Iraq. After an Honorable Discharge, he joined the Garden City... Read More →
Dr. Tessa Coltrin is a full time psychology instructor at Ozarks Tech and is a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed a doctorate in clinical psychology at Forest Institute in 2008. Dr. Coltrin began teaching in 2010 at Drury University and also taught at Forest Institute before... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT Microsoft Teams
Session FormatThis is the VIRTUAL option for those attending the conference virtually. If you are attending in-person on the Springfield Campus, do not add this session to your schedule. In-person attendees should add the "IN-PERSON" session to their schedule.Session DescriptionJoin us for a walkthrough of Ozark Tech's Canvas LMS standardization requirements. Based on faculty and... See More →
Join us for an Academic Update facilitated by our Provost, Dr. Aaron Light. Learn about recent changes in Academic Affairs and the things you need to know to have a successful year of teaching.
Note: This session will begin once the in-person attendees have grabbed their boxed lunches and are seated. Virtual attendees, please standby.
Dr. Aaron Light serves as Provost at Ozarks Technical Community College, where he provides leadership for academic affairs across all campuses and centers.
I am a passionate education professional. I am driven to construct learning experiences that help students find relevance in their learning and make connections that will enrich and empower their lives beyond the classroom. Two of the best parts of my job are working with amazing... Read More →
Hello!I'm Jennifer Marshall-Hoggatt, and I will be your guide for this session. I've had the pleasure of serving OTC for 18 years, first in Information Technology as the Training Coordinator, and currently as an Instructional Support Specialist in OTC Online/Center for Academic Innovation... Read More →
My background is in early childhood education and I taught in a k-5 setting for 10 years before homeschooling my four children for four years. I returned to school in 2014 to get my masters in Instructional Technology & Design. In 2015 I began working at OTC as an instructional designer... Read More →
Dr. Piper Wilson is an experienced educator and strategic administrator specializing in higher education, partnership services, psychology, and program logistics. As the Director of Early College Programs at Ozarks Technical Community College, she is responsible for overseeing the... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT ICE 123 C
This meeting will be available both in person and online. To join virtually, click the "Video Stream" button to access the Microsoft Teams meeting. We will meet in Graff 126. Please note that adjunct training sessions will be offered in the morning and lunch will be served if you sign up for it.
I have been the Department Chair for Social Science at Ozarks Tech since 2019, and an instructor of History since 2014! I teach both American and World History, and also lead Study Abroad trips to Greece with EF Tours!
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT NKM 119
Department Chair - Hospitality & Culinary Arts, Ozarks Tech
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 15. Come with any questions you have in managing your class, handling school policies & procedures, and anything I can do to help you have a fantastic semester.
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT ICW 202
Department Chair - Information Sciences, Ozarks Tech
Dr. Tiffany Ford serves as Department Chair for Computer Information Science, Information Technology Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity at Ozarks Technical Community College, where she has taught and led programs for 20+ years. She also directs the college’s Esports program, developing... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT PMC 232
This meeting is for adjunct mathematics faculty and will be available both in person and online. To join virtually, click the "Video Stream" button to access the Microsoft Teams meeting.
Dr. Trish White is actively involved in mathematics education and policy across Missouri. She has served on numerous statewide committees and currently chairs the Missouri Mathematics Advisory Committee. A passionate advocate for student success, she continually seeks new ways to... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT NKM 126
Joe has been at Ozarks Tech since 2019 and the Lead Instructor of Paramedicine since 2020. Prior to that, Joe worked for several years as a paramedic in Springfield. During that time, he completed a master's degree in industrial/organizational psychology. In 2024, Joe obtained a doctoral... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT LCN 121
I have a masters in curriculum and educational leadership, and have taught many age groups including pre-school, elementary, high-school and college. I’ve been teaching at OTC since 2013. I love a smooth-running classroom where students and teachers can succeed while finding joy... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT NKM 109
Instructor- Electronic Media Production, Ozarks Tech
I have been an instructor in the Electronic Media Production department at Ozarks Tech since 2004, becoming full-time in 2007. I am passionate about creating a welcoming culture in our department and feel fortunate to experience so many rewarding moments alongside my students. Ozarks Tech is my home away from home, and my amazing colleagues and students make every day worthwhile. I am dedicated to adapting to the evolving demands of media production to keep our program at the forefront of the industry... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT ITTC 205
I have been the Department Chair for Social Science at Ozarks Tech since 2019, and an instructor of History since 2014! I teach both American and World History, and also lead Study Abroad trips to Greece with EF Tours!
Saturday August 15, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT NKM 119
Department Chair - Hospitality & Culinary Arts, Ozarks Tech
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 15. Come with any questions you have in managing your class, handling school policies & procedures, and anything I can do to help you have a fantastic semester.
Saturday August 15, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT ICW 202
Department Chair - Information Sciences, Ozarks Tech
Dr. Tiffany Ford serves as Department Chair for Computer Information Science, Information Technology Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity at Ozarks Technical Community College, where she has taught and led programs for 20+ years. She also directs the college’s Esports program, developing... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT PMC 232
This meeting is for dual credit mathematics teachers and will be available both in person and online. To join virtually, click the "Video Stream" button to access the Microsoft Teams meeting.
Dr. Trish White is actively involved in mathematics education and policy across Missouri. She has served on numerous statewide committees and currently chairs the Missouri Mathematics Advisory Committee. A passionate advocate for student success, she continually seeks new ways to... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT NKM 126
I have a masters in curriculum and educational leadership, and have taught many age groups including pre-school, elementary, high-school and college. I’ve been teaching at OTC since 2013. I love a smooth-running classroom where students and teachers can succeed while finding joy... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT NKM 109
