Bergin College Faculty and Staff
Bergin College's faculty members are selected for knowledge of their subject and their ability to share that knowledge in a vibrant, dynamic way. Students enjoy close working relationships with faculty due to the small class sizes, joint research projects, and caring atmosphere.
Bonita M. Bergin, EdD.
Director of Education
E.d.D., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
B.A., Sonoma State University - English, Psychology, Social Science
Desiree Beauchamp, MA
M.A. University of Pacific - Intercultural Relations
B.A. Tarleton State University - English
Adam Brown, JD
J.D., University of New Hampshire Pierce Law Center - Disability Law
B.A., Hartwick College
Jaymie Cardin
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Carley Faughn, PhD
Ph.D., University of Louisiana – Cognitive Science
B.A., University of Kentucky – Psychology
Teagan Kennel
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Liz Kover, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.S., Evergreen State College - Behavioral Ecology
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Monika Lipinski, PhD
Ph.D., University of California, Davis - Genetics
B.S., University of California, Berkeley - Integrated Biology
Michelle Lua
B.A., Gonzaga University - French/English
Glenn Martyn, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., University of Montana, Missoula - Psychology
Morgan Vidkjer, DVM
DVM, Oregon State University - Veterinary Medicine
Scott Zimmer, EdD, JD, MLIS (Librarian)
J.D., California Western School of Law
M.L.I.S., University of Iowa - Library and Information Science
B.A., University of South Dakota - English
Director of Education
E.d.D., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
B.A., Sonoma State University - English, Psychology, Social Science
Desiree Beauchamp, MA
M.A. University of Pacific - Intercultural Relations
B.A. Tarleton State University - English
Adam Brown, JD
J.D., University of New Hampshire Pierce Law Center - Disability Law
B.A., Hartwick College
Jaymie Cardin
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Carley Faughn, PhD
Ph.D., University of Louisiana – Cognitive Science
B.A., University of Kentucky – Psychology
Teagan Kennel
B.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Canine Studies (Cynology)
Liz Kover, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.S., Evergreen State College - Behavioral Ecology
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Monika Lipinski, PhD
Ph.D., University of California, Davis - Genetics
B.S., University of California, Berkeley - Integrated Biology
Michelle Lua
B.A., Gonzaga University - French/English
Glenn Martyn, MS
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., University of Montana, Missoula - Psychology
Morgan Vidkjer, DVM
DVM, Oregon State University - Veterinary Medicine
Scott Zimmer, EdD, JD, MLIS (Librarian)
J.D., California Western School of Law
M.L.I.S., University of Iowa - Library and Information Science
B.A., University of South Dakota - English
ADMINISTRATION
Bergin College received its 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation status and has been operating as an educational and research institution since September of 1991. The administration and staff of Bergin College are dedicated working professionals each of whom is committed to the mission of the College and to helping its students develop or expand their knowledge for scholarly or career purposes or to enhance their knowledge of their own specialties through the unique viewpoint provided by human-canine studies.
Bonita M. Bergin, EdD - President, Dog Program Director
Director of Education
E.d.D., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
B.A., Sonoma State University - English, Psychology, Social Science
Samantha Autry - Custodian
Denise Getz -Vice President of Operations
Empire College - Business Management
A.A., Santa Ana College – Business Management
David Hoch - Facility Technician
Eric Jensen - Custodian/Facilities Manager
A.A., Santa Rosa Junior College - Social & Behavioral Science
Phillip Jones - Interim Chief Operating Officer
B.S., George Fox University - Biology
Steven Koh, MS - Chief Academic Officer
M.S., Northwestern University – Integrated Marketing Communications
Executive Education, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies – English
A.S., Bergin College of Canine Studies – Assistance Dog Education
Rita Radford, Assistant Librarian
Rebecca Richardson, MS - Vice President Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., Simpson University - Liberal Studies
Sherri Rieck – Campus Operations Manager and Distance Education IT
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Connie Van Guilder, MA - Director of Admission Services
M.A., Sonoma State University - English
B.A., University of California, Berkeley - English
Scott Zimmer, MLIS - Librarian
J.D., California Western School of Law
M.L.I.S., University of Iowa - Library and Information Science
B.A., University of South Dakota - English
Bonita M. Bergin, EdD - President, Dog Program Director
Director of Education
E.d.D., Nova Southeastern University - Education
M.A., Sonoma State University - Special Education, Early Childhood Education
B.A., Sonoma State University - English, Psychology, Social Science
Samantha Autry - Custodian
Denise Getz -Vice President of Operations
Empire College - Business Management
A.A., Santa Ana College – Business Management
David Hoch - Facility Technician
Eric Jensen - Custodian/Facilities Manager
A.A., Santa Rosa Junior College - Social & Behavioral Science
Phillip Jones - Interim Chief Operating Officer
B.S., George Fox University - Biology
Steven Koh, MS - Chief Academic Officer
M.S., Northwestern University – Integrated Marketing Communications
Executive Education, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies – English
A.S., Bergin College of Canine Studies – Assistance Dog Education
Rita Radford, Assistant Librarian
Rebecca Richardson, MS - Vice President Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
M.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Human-Canine Life Sciences
B.A., Simpson University - Liberal Studies
Sherri Rieck – Campus Operations Manager and Distance Education IT
A.S., Bergin University of Canine Studies - Assistance Dog Education
Connie Van Guilder, MA - Director of Admission Services
M.A., Sonoma State University - English
B.A., University of California, Berkeley - English
Scott Zimmer, MLIS - Librarian
J.D., California Western School of Law
M.L.I.S., University of Iowa - Library and Information Science
B.A., University of South Dakota - English