About Applied Tech and Our Practical Nursing Program in St. Louis

Learn about Applied Tech's history and our mission as the premier Practical Nursing Program in St. Louis, Missouri.

PN Program Coordinator

Kim Rau, MHA, BSN, RN
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, BSN
Capella University, MHA

Site Coordinators

Jill Dace, MSN, RN
South Tech Site Coordinator
Central Methodist University, BSN
Western Governors University, MSN

Samantha Medford, MSN, RN
North Tech Site Coordinator
Chamberlain College of nursing, BSN
Western Governors University, MSN

Full Time Faculty

Kelly Barton, BSN, RN
Goldfarb School of Nursing, BSN

Lisa Chavarria, MSN, RN
University of Portland, BSN
Western Governors University, MSN

Sarah Clermont, BSN, RN
Goldfarb School of Nursing, BSN

Sherry Espinoza, MSN, RN
F.W. Olin Vocational School, LPN
Sanford Brown College, ADN
Chamberlain Univeristy College of Nursing, BSN
Chamberlain Univeristy College of Nursing, MSN

Thelma Hubbard, BSN, RN
Maryville University, BSN

Christina Rollins, MSN, RN
Goldfarb School of Nursing, BSN
Walden University, MSN

Marnie Stroud, MSN, RN
Lewis and Clark Community College, ADN
University of Phoenix, BSN
Capella University, MSN

Adjunct Faculty

Tucker Butler, BSN, RN
Oklahoma City University, BSN

Shannon Feldewerth, BSN, RN
Missouri State University, BS-Communications
Goldfarb School of Nursing, BSN

Kim Huelsing, BSN, RN
Goldfarb School of Nursing, BSN

Mark Karnowski, BSN, RN
St. Louis University, BSN
University of Missouri, MA

Magda Megahed, MSN, RN
Tanta University, MSN

Dallis Meyer, MSN, RN
Capella University, BSN
Capella University, MSN

Fallon Nolden, BSN, RN
Central Methodist University, BSN

Laura Ripley, MSN, RN
Illinois Wesleyan University, BSN
Western Governors University, MSN

Shayna Wanamaker, MSN, RN
Western Governors University, BSN
Western Governors University, MSN

Rose Winkelmann, BSN, RN
St. Louis University, BSN

Introduction

As the Adult Education Department of the Special School District of St Louis County, Applied Technology Services provides affordable, career-focused technical education to help our students achieve their career goals. Beginning in 1968, the school began by providing cutting-edge technical and career training to adult students throughout St. Louis County.

Today we educate and train roughly 130 students each year in the Practical Nursing field. We can help you join the thousands of students who began their path to success with Applied Technology Services.

Our Mission

To work collaboratively with business and industry to equip students with the knowledge, competencies, self-confidence and self-esteem to be successful in today's changing workplace by providing career-focused technical training that results in meaningful employment opportunities for our students.

Vision

To provide a learning experience that is meaningful and valuable to both the students and the employers of our community.

Our Goal

To be the best source of career and technical training programs and services based on the most current research, practice, and industry standards.

We Believe

All students are unique and have the ability to learn
That the most powerful forms of education are meaningful, involve the student, promote critical thinking and appeal to different learning styles
Life-long learning plays a definitive role in life-long success
All students can attain high standards with practical application of knowledge
Continuous staff development provides professional opportunities to better serve our students
Respect, honesty and open communication promotes a sense of trust, well-being and fosters self-esteem

Accreditation

Applied Tech is a department within the Special School District of St. Louis County which is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Accreditation is a status of recognition that is granted to an institution which complies with eligibility requirements, standards, procedures, and obligations adopted by the member institutions of the Council. Accreditation does not certify that every facet of an institution is of equal quality, but it does indicate that no part of the institution is so weak that the educational effectiveness of the institution as a whole and its services will be undetermined.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Applied Tech is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Applied Tech makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Reporting

In compliance with reporting requirements established by the US Department of Education’s Secretary, the following information describes the use of funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) act to Applied Technology Services, a department of the Special School District of St. Louis County.

The signed Certification and Agreement for Funds under Section 18004(a)(3) of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economics Security (CARES) Act was returned to the U.S. Department of education on May 21^st, 2020.

The Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) intends to use the funds received under Section 18004 (a)(3) of the CARES Act for expenses incurred, including lost revenue and technology investment to help meet the academic needs of adult students.

On August 6^th, 2020, The U.S. Department of Education notified SSD that funds from the CARES Act Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Section 18004 (a)(3) was awarded in the amount of $166,731.