Faculty
Meet the WETCC Faculty
Educators Committed to Your Success
Our faculty at White Earth Tribal and Community College are experts in their respective fields, dedicated to providing high-quality education and mentorship. Learn more about our faculty members across various departments, along with their credentials and areas of expertise. Whether you’re a student looking to learn more about your professors or a prospective faculty member exploring career opportunities, you’ll find valuable information here.
Faculty
Allen Derks, Ph.D
Allen Derks, Ph.D
Allen holds a doctorate degree in plant biology from Brock University in St. Catharines, Canada. He has teaching experience at Brock University and Medaille College.
Carlene Hisgun, MBA
Carlene Hisgun, MBA
Carlene holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis. She also has an emphasis in Marketing. Teaching experience: White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Randy Perkins
Randy Perkins
Randy holds a Master’s degree in English from San Francisco State University. An experienced international educator, he has taught worldwide and worked with Citibank, Ford Motor Co., the U.S. Army, and Saudi Aramco.
Naabekwa Liberty
Naabekwa Liberty
Jacob McCoy
Jacob McCoy
Adjunct
Derek Aus, MA and Ed
Derek Aus, MA and Ed
Derek earned degrees from Mayville State University and Concordia-St. Paul. With more than 16 years of math teaching experience, he has taught at Mahnomen ISD and White Earth Tribal and Community College.
David DeGroat, JD
David DeGroat, JD
David holds a Juris Doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law. Teaching experience: White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Patty Gordon, MLA
Patty Gordon, MLA
Patty holds a Masters degree in Liberal Arts from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Teaching experience: Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Minnesota School of Business/Globe University, University of Phoenix Online, Southern New Hampshire University Online, and White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Beverly St John
Beverly St John
Waubun is Anishinaabe and has lived in the community for 40 years. With over 60 years of sewing experience, Waubun teaches regalia-making, ceremonial sewing, and seamstress skills at the college.
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