Education Faculty and Staff : Educator Preparation Program : Hanover College

Education Faculty and Staff

Hanover Education Department and
Educator Preparation Program Faculty and Staff

The faculty and staff members at Hanover College possess a wealth of knowledge in both content, pedagogy, and best practices balanced with real world experience in classroom management and teaching, special education, administration, curriculum and assessment. Our faculty works with each teacher candidate to ensure they receive the best personalized teacher preparation available. Our Student Services Coordinator is focused on helping students navigate both the teacher preparation program and requirements for licensure. Student success as an aspiring education is our top priority. Contact any of the following for assistance via email, phone, in person or virtual meetings.

Dr. Dustin Bailey, Associate Professor and Head of Educator Preparation
Education Department Chair Associate Provost for Assessment

Email: bailey@hanover.edu

Phone: 812.866.7392 Fax: 812.866.7391

Associate Professor of Education, Dr. Dustin Bailey, Ed. D. serves as Chair of the Education Department and EPP Head alongside his role as Associate Provost for Assessment. Dr. Bailey teaches many courses such as Social Studies Methods, High School Instruction Methods, Education Law, Professional Collaboration, Senior Seminar, and Classroom Management. Additionally, he teaches First Year 101 each fall and advises those interested in a career in Education. He worked to create our Special Education Dual Certification Program, teaches a number of summer session courses, and enjoys offering a spring term travel course as well. In previous school leadership roles as a teacher, in special education, and as an administrator, Dr. Bailey brings practical experience to his classroom teaching at Hanover College. Dr. Bailey is the faculty advisor for the Hanover Student Education Association (HSEA) and has served in several official roles on campus, among them chairing the Faculty Steering Committee and the Committee of the Faculty among others. Dr. Bailey maintains leadership roles in the State and community with his service on Indiana Department of Education committees and as a board member of the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) and on the CAEP council for national accreditation teacher preparation programs across the country. Dr. Bailey enjoys his other life on the farm in western Indiana. He also enjoys weightlifting, traveling to fun places, camping, restoring antiques, and woodworking. He is the father of one son.

Dr. Debbie Hanson, Professor Emerita

EDU 241 "The Science of Reading" and EDU 341 "Phonics and Phonological Awareness"

Email: hanson@hanover.edu

Phone: 812.866.7393 FAX: 812.866.7391

Dr. Debbie Hanson, Ed. D. began her career at Hanover College in 2006 following the completion of her doctorate. With a background in teaching mathematics and science, her knowledge has guided many aspiring teachers over the years. Dr. Hanson has served as an assistant director of the former Rivers Institute as well as service on numerous committees of the faculty and was Education Department Chair for a number of years. Dr. Hanson was promoted to full professor in 2019 and was also named as the recipient of the Daryl Karns Award for Creative Teaching in 2019. Dr. Hanson has taught many of our education courses, and is the coordinator of our Early Literacy/Science of Reading curriculum and manager of the Eli Lilly Science of Reading grant. Dr. Hanson returns from retirement to teach these two new Science of Reading courses.
She is a member of a number of professional organizations and authored several published articles. Debbie is an avid runner and an Illinois native, but resides in Columbus, IN with her husband. They have three grown children and two grandchildren.

Mrs. Cheryl Torline

Education Program Student Services Coordinator and Teacher Licensing Advisor

Email: torline@hanover.edu

Phone: 812.866.7390 FAX: 812.866.7391

As Education Student Services Coordinator and Licensing Advisor Cheryl Torline manages much of the communications and records for the program, as well as overseeing the program's web pages, social media, databases, handbooks, calendars, student records, and serves as an ex officio member of the Teacher Education Committee (TEC). She has served as the coordinator for events like the annual Student Teacher Share Fair event, Homecoming Teacher Tailgate, and the New Candidate and Professional Educator Induction Ceremonies. Previously, Cheryl also managed the Registrar's Cultural Events course and the Hanover campus final exam schedule and was a member of the Community Arts Series of events. Prior to coming to the College in 2005, Mrs. Torline had worked as a Title II tutor and was employed for five years as the school secretary at a small private school. Cheryl can be found in Newby Hall Office 103, where the door is most always open for questions or concerns. She enjoys getting to know the students and stays in touch with most teacher alumni via social media. She is the advisor for the Yarn Crafting Club, and her personal interests include family, friends, traveling, crafting, music, and technology. She advocates for the Arts in elementary and secondary schools. She and her husband reside in Scottsburg and have five grown children and one "perfect" grandchild.

Mr. Quinten Hizey - Visiting Professor of Education

EDU 203, 221, 240, 314, 333, 455, 456, 458, 459

Email: hizeyq@hanover.edu

Phone: 812-866-7396

Mr. Quentin Hizey comes to Hanover College following his time as an English Language Arts teacher in Vigo County Schools. He received his Juris Doctorate as a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law. Mr. Hizey bring his vast array of experiences to education students from the beginner course of "Education and the American Culture" and EDU 203 "Introduction to Assessment" through "Children's Literature", "Secondary Methods in English Language Arts" Secondary Method in Teaching Middle School" and finally overseeing the Student Teaching assignments for many seniors. Mr. Hizey also is the coordinator for Decision Point 2 in the EPP and is the coordinator of the Moodle Learning Management System for the entire Hanover College campus. Mr. Hizey is the father of one son.

Mrs. Ann Motenko, Instructor of Education

EDU 302/EDU 305 "Elementary Education Methods in Language Arts, and Social Studies" and EDU 304/308 "Elementary Education Methods in Math, Science, and Engineering"

Email: motenko@hanover.edu

Mrs. Ann Motenko is a dedicated educator who recently retired from the Madison Consolidated School system after more than 30 years of teaching. As a classroom teacher, she instructed several grade levels and served in a multitude of leadership roles throughout her career. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Ball State University, she embarked on her teaching journey and later completed a Master of Science degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Motenko holds a professional educator license in Indiana. She has mentored numerous college students in methods courses and in student teaching as well as mentoring first-year teachers. At Ryker's Ridge Elementary, she led a team to reach "lighthouse" status in the Leader in Me program, emphasizing character, education, goal setting and data-driven practices. Ann was named Teacher of the Year at Ryker's Ridge Elementary for 2024.

Ann is active in professional organizations including The Reading League and has served on a team at Hanover College Educator Preparation Program charged with aligning the curriculum to the Science of Reading requirements. Her commitment to stay informed and innovative consistently enriches her instructional approach. Motenko's pedagogical application fosters a culture where each student embraces a growth mindset and is empowered to become an independent learner, employing strategic measures to advance academically, socially, and emotionally. With a passion for cultivating life-long learners and impactful leadership, With a passion for cultivating lifelong learners and impactful leadership, Motenko continues to make a profound difference in the lives of students and the community by helping to prepare the next generation of dedicated educators who always put their students first. Mrs. Motenko accepted a full time position with the Education Department for the 2025-2026 academic year and the EPP is excited to expand our work with Mrs. Mo.

Mrs. Lydia Reardon, Adjunct Instructor of Education
EDU 206, 207 "Special Education Assessment"

Email: reardon@hanover.edu

Mrs. Lydia Reardon, Adjunct Instructor for the Hanover College Educator Preparation Program, is entering her twelfth year of teaching as a special education teacher. Born and raised in Hanover, Lydia now has the privilege of teaching in the very town in which she was raised. Her experience includes teaching in diverse student populations including intense intervention, resource, and general education classroom settings. Lydia continuously strives to advocate for students as well as school staff to foster an engaging learning environment that is accessible to all.

Lydia earned her undergraduate degree at Purdue University in Elementary Education and Special Education with a minor in Global Studies. After graduating, she worked for Tippecanoe County Schools in Lafayette, Indiana for six years before moving back to Hanover, Indiana to teach for Madison Consolidated Schools. Lydia has partnered with Purdue University and Hanover College to mentor future teachers in the Educator Preparation Programs and enjoys sharing her spark for learning to help ignite the love of teaching for future teachers. She is currently working on her master's degree through Western Governors University in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology to gain extensive training in Design Thinking with the goal of helping educators use learning analytics to tailor their instruction. In her free time, Lydia enjoys traveling, hiking, camping, and kayaking with husband and dog.

Ms. Jennifer Sterk, Adjunct Instructor of Education
EDU 335 "Secondary Methods in Teaching of Mathematics"

Email: sterk@hanover.edu

Ms. Jane Stormer '04, Adjunct Instructor of Education
EDU 172 "Exploring the Arts"

Email: stormerj@hanover.edu

Jane Stormer is a 2004 Alumnus of Hanover College (BA) and a 2007 Alumnus of the DAAP School of The University of Cincinnati (MFA). Jane had a 12-year career in the Hanover College Office of Admission and Financial Aid where she learned in depth about school structures, curriculums, and critical education topics from all over the United States and the world. While recently refocusing her career back on the Arts she has served as a reader for the Indiana Arts Grant and initiated public art projects in the community. Professor Stormer will teach Exploring the Arts (EDU 172) at Hanover College and has recently taught Art Appreciation at both Madison and Muncie branches of Ivy Tech Community College. In 2022 Jane was invited to be a panelist at a session at the National Conference on Race in Higher Education (NCORE) and she regularly volunteers with College Horizons, a college access non-profit for Native American, Native Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian students. Jane looks forward to sharing knowledge about the arts and cultures from the unique perspective of an artist with a depth of experience in the world of education.

Melanie Torline - Adjunct Instructor of Education

EDU 332 "Secondary Methods in Visual Arts"

Email: torlinem@hanover.edu

Melanie Torline is a Visual Arts educator with 13 years of teaching experience with Madison Consolidated Schools. She earned her degree from Indiana University Bloomington where she cultivated her love for art education. After being accepted in IUB's Cultural Immersions Program during her undergraduate studies, Ms. Torline had the unique opportunity to teach students abroad in Ireland for the last semester of her senior year gaining unique and valuable diversified teaching and life experiences. Melanie's love of travel and learning from other cultures has been a constant throughout her teaching career. She partnered with another Madison Educator and Greenhart Travel to provide a reciprocal classroom exchange program between Madison Consolidate High School and Madre de Dion in Madrid, Spain. Torline has traveled with MCS students to eight other countries as well and firmly believes in the transformative power of students experiencing cultures different than their own.

Melanie's commitment to innovation in Education was recognized in 2014 when she received the Student Voices Award from the state Educational Technology Directors Association, which honors schools and educators who have effectively leveraged technology to enhance student learning and achievement.

Thomas Everett - Adjunct Instructor of Education
EDU 337 "Secondary Methods in Science"

Email: everitt@hanover.edu

Stephanie Nussbaum - Adjunct Instructor of Education

EDU 336 "Secondary Methods in Physical Education and Health"

Email: nussbaum@hanover.edu

Hanover Education Department and Educator Preparation Program Faculty and Staff

Dr. Dustin Bailey, Associate Professor and Head of Educator PreparationEducation Department Chair Associate Provost for Assessment

Dr. Debbie Hanson, Professor Emerita

EDU 241 "The Science of Reading" and EDU 341 "Phonics and Phonological Awareness"

Mrs. Cheryl TorlineEducation Program Student Services Coordinator and Teacher Licensing Advisor

Mr. Quinten Hizey - Visiting Professor of EducationEDU 203, 221, 240, 314, 333, 455, 456, 458, 459

Mrs. Ann Motenko, Instructor of EducationEDU 302/EDU 305 "Elementary Education Methods in Language Arts, and Social Studies" and EDU 304/308 "Elementary Education Methods in Math, Science, and Engineering"

Mrs. Lydia Reardon, Adjunct Instructor of EducationEDU 206, 207 "Special Education Assessment"

Ms. Jennifer Sterk, Adjunct Instructor of EducationEDU 335 "Secondary Methods in Teaching of Mathematics"

Ms. Jane Stormer '04, Adjunct Instructor of EducationEDU 172 "Exploring the Arts"