Faculty

Faculty
Jo Taylor, Program Chair/Instructor
Registered Dietitian
Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist
Related Work Experience: 11 years
MA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1-800-642-4075 ext. 2465
(402) 437-2465
jtaylor@southeast.edu

Erin Caudill, Instructor
Registered Dietitian
Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist
Related Work Experience: 7 years
MS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
BA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1-800-642-4075 ext. 2466
(402) 437-2466
ecaudill@southeast.edu

Lois Cockerham, Instructor
Certified Dietary Manager
Certified Food Protection Professional
Related Work Experience: 5 years
BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1-800-642-4075 ext. 2467
(402) 437-2467
lcockerh@southeast.edu

Vicki Rethmeier, Instructor
Registered Dietitian
Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist
Certified Diabetes Educator
Related Work Experience: 15 years
MS, New Mexico State University
BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1-800-642-4075 ext. 2528
(402) 437-2528
vrethmeier@southeast.edu

Gerrine Schreck Kirby, Instructor
Certified Executive Chef
Certified Culinary Educator
Related Work Experience: 24 years
BA, Doane College
Working on MA, Doane College
AAS, Des Moines Area Community College
1-800-642-4075 ext. 2461
(402) 437-2461
gkirby@southeast.edu

Brandon Harpster
Certified Executive Chef
Approved Certification Evaluator
Related Work Experience: 12 years
Attending New England Institute of Culinary Arts
AAS, Southeast Community College
1-800-642-4075 ext. 2863
(402) 437-2863
bharpster@southeast.edu