Greater St. Louis
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” ~ Colin Powell Leadership is “A process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal.” ~ Peter Northouse I am an educator and leadership coach who believes that leadership is both a mindset and a practice of one built on self-awareness, integrity, and continuous growth. As Assistant Teaching Professor and Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership program at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, I combine over 25 years of management and leadership experience across multiple industries with a passion for developing future leaders. Since launching UMSL’s Organizational Leadership program in 2020, I have helped grow enrollment from zero to more than 75 students, developed five new leadership courses, and introduced Prior Learning Assessment opportunities for adult learners to earn college credits for experience. My teaching philosophy is student-centered, ethically rooted, and applied with a focus on helping students connect theory to real-world practice and thrive as thoughtful, effective, and inclusive leaders. I hold professional certifications in Quality Matters course design, Hogan Assessments, and Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) coaching, which shape my approach to designing accessible, high-quality online learning environments and mentoring students toward personal and professional success. My goal is simple: to empower individuals to lead with authenticity, build strong teams, and make a meaningful difference in their organizations and communities.
Professional Summary My role is structured across teaching (60%), program administration (20%), and service (20%). I teach three courses per semester (24 credit hours annually, excluding summer), including SOC 2001 (Introduction to Organizational Leadership), INTDSC 4001 (Organizational Leadership Capstone), and SOC 1500 (Prior Learning Assessment), with course assignments adjusted as needed based on enrollment and departmental priorities. My teaching emphasizes applied leadership, experiential learning, and real-world application. As Program Director, I manage curriculum development and scheduling, maintain program marketing and web content, recruit and onboard adjunct faculty, facilitate program meetings, oversee admissions and student progress, lead accreditation and assessment efforts, coordinate graduate examinations, monitor recruitment and retention data, provide budget input, and collaborate with stakeholders across the College of Arts and Sciences. Additionally, I actively engage in professional, departmental, college, and university service, with service roles intentionally aligned to support instructional quality and program leadership. Key Accomplishments • Developed workforce leadership course (2026) focused on corporate training and integration • Led program growth from 0 students (Fall 2020) to 81 students (Fall 2025) • Chair, Biology Five-Year Review Committee (2023) • Selected participant, Emerging Leadership Program (First Cohort) • Developed Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) model enabling students to earn academic credit for professional experience • Earned Certified Manager (CM) credential (2022) • Completed Hogan Assessment Certification (2021) • Designed and launched leadership courses, including SOC 2001 and SOC 4001 • Developed PLA course and authored PLA Faculty Guidebook • Published two peer-reviewed journal articles in leadership education • 2023 Teaching Evaluations: 4.82/5.00 (highest in department)
My responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University’s mission, vision and cultural values. Courses: Leadership Challenge Seminar (MGMT 435) Management & Marketing (BUSN520) Leading Organizations (MGMT653) Organizational Design & Development (MGMT760) Leading Transformational Change (MGMT775) Global Business Strategies (MGMT780) Master of Management Capstone (MGMT795) Business Capstone (CAPS794) - Graduate Business Planning Capstone (BUSN495) - Undergraduate Capsim Simulation - Foundation business simulation used in BUSN495 and CAPS794. The simulation designed to teach all the functional areas of running a business: finance, marketing, production, research & development, human resources, and TQM. The simulation provides a cause and effect relationship between functional areas, satisfying customer demands and competitive analysis in real world scenarios.
Online Instructor and Mentor for Online Adjunct Instructors, Part-time
Sensei Klossner provides personalized attention and instruction to ensure that you learn good form and explosive technique. He strives to ensure that you understand and can apply what you learn. Uechi Ryu teaches discipline, self-defense, and strengthens your mind, body, and spirit. The system we study is known as Uechiryu Karatedo. The style is named after its founder Kambun Uechi. Uechi Ryu "way of the empty hands".
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/PROGRAM DIRECTOR, MANAGEMENT (2016 - Present) Responsibilities include, managing the academic, personnel (20 adjuncts), and administrative affairs for the management program(s). Also, responsible for achieving rigorous learning objectives focused on helping students develop critical and problem-solving thinking skills and become independent learners. As an Advisor, help students plan and coordinate all aspects of their program study from the first quarter through degree completion. As a Program SME, participate in professional development activities while continually developing skills towards his disciplinary expertise. GRADUATE COURSES: Leadership Theory Organizational Change Leading Transformational Change Management and Administrative Theory Organizational Behavior Employment Law and Management Business Policies and Strategies Capstone UNDERGRADUATE COURSES: Principals of Management Human Resource Management (in-seat and Online) Business Ethics (in-seat and Online) Business Administration Capstone COMMITTEES: Institutional Review Board (IRB) Marketing Advisory Council Turnitin Task Force ADJUNCT PROFESSOR (May 2014 - January 2016) Responsible for Accelerated Degree Program Graduate Management courses, including Management and Administrative Theory, Organizational Behavior, and Personnel Management and Labor Relations in a hybrid learning environment.
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