Step into the realm of educational excellence with our Teaching and Learning Team! As passionate educators committed to cultivating a vibrant and engaging learning experience, our team is dedicated to shaping the future of education and supporting our faculty and staff. Click on the links below to get to know our team.
Meet Our Team
Emily Mason, MEd, is a dedicated educator with a diverse and extensive background in teaching and learning. Beginning her career in Las Vegas, NV, Emily has taught various grade levels, specializing in Middle and High School Special Education. Her passion for education extends beyond borders, as she has facilitated learning experiences in countries such as China, England, Mexico, Germany, South Korea, Japan, and India. Additionally, Emily has been instrumental in guiding adult learners across the United States.
A strong communicator, Emily emphasizes the importance of team building and collaboration in her educational endeavors. She believes in the power of professional development, coaching, mentoring, and collaborative experiences to enhance the educational landscape. Emily's commitment to lifelong learning is evident in her current pursuit of a Doctorate in Education with a focus on Educational Leadership.
Beyond her professional life, Emily finds joy in various pursuits. An avid traveler, she explores diverse cultures and experiences. In addition to her role as an educator, Emily is also a Postpartum Doula Educator, showcasing her commitment to supporting others during significant life transitions. As a wife and mother to two little girls, Emily values family time and cherishes moments spent with her loved ones. Emily Mason embodies a holistic approach to life, balancing her roles as an educator, wife, mother, and lifelong learner with grace and dedication.
Phone Number: 641.683.5111 ext. 5115
Email: [email protected]
Angie Sieren is a mathematics faculty member who has been with Indian Hills Community College for 23 years! Angie brings a tremendous amount of experience to her role at IHCC - she has taught math at the high school level and has taught a range of math subjects from developmental math to statistics and higher levels of math. At IHCC, Angie has specialized in teaching math for Arts & Sciences students and currently works with Advanced Technology students to master the math they need in their careers to be successful.
With respect to her role as a Teaching & Learning Specialist, Angie most enjoys working with faculty to meet their needs - whether she is working one-on-one with them or with a group. Angie thoroughly enjoys sharing her wisdom gained from her years of experience and as a life-long learner herself, gets excited when she learns along with the faculty with whom she is working. Angie takes an incredibly active role when working with new full-time faculty in our New Faculty Academy. In this role, Angie is a coach and mentor to those new to the IHCC family, orienting them to the systems they will interact with on a daily basis as new instructors.
Outside of her responsibilities at IHCC, Angie is an avid runner.
Phone Number: 641.683.5111 ext. 1837
Email: [email protected]
Andy Summers has been with Indian Hills Community College for 15 years as an Automotive Technology Instructor; Andy also serves the college as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
Andy grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and after graduating high school, came to Indian Hills Community College as a student. Andy fell in love with the area and never left. Andy is the perfect example of a life-long learner. He has attended several leadership academies and graduated from the Leadership Institute for a New Century. Andy has also attended both Iowa State University and Drake University to further his depth of knowledge. He always knew he would be a teacher, and once that dream was realized, he began to research Teaching and Learning. Andy has attended every available conference he could, spent a great deal of time reading some of his favorite authors including John C. Maxwell, and researching topics of interest online. He has presented over 70 sessions where he is able to combine his wisdom, experience, and research to create presentations that have instantly usable concepts for his participants.
Andy is the kind of instructor who truly puts his students first and puts their success and happiness at the center of every interaction he has with them, whether in the classroom or in his lab. Focusing on his students this way fuels Andy’s passion and drive to be the best he can be every day.
As a Teaching & Learning Specialist, Andy exhibits the same goals – he wants the time his participants spend in one of his sessions to help them develop new skills or methods to deliver their content. Andy “pays it forward” in this way as he uses his platform to help his colleagues stay on the cutting edge of new research and technology.
Outside of IHCC, Andy enjoys spending time with his family, playing games, woodworking, construction projects (he built his own house), and landscaping.
Phone Number: 641.683.5111 ext. 1745
Email: [email protected]
Brandea McCann has served Indian Hills Community College in several capacities since
accepting the original position of full-time tutor and developmental math instructor
in the Success Center in July of 2011. After several years, she transitioned to tutoring
half-time while teaching mathematics in the Arts & Sciences department half-time.
Eventually, Brandea was given an opportunity to become a Teaching and Learning Specialist in a new program that was being piloted. She then became a half-time T&L Specialist and half-time instructor of mathematics. When a director for the new T&L program was hired, her T&L position became a supplemental position. Teaching mathematics became her full-time position while simultaneously accepting the position of Program Director for the mathematics department.
Prior to IHCC, Brandea taught high school mathematics for 12 years, teaching all levels of math, including dual credit courses. Teaching has always been her passion. So, it’s not surprising that she enjoys educating new faculty as well as the students that take her courses. Her favorite part of being a T&L Specialist is training new faculty in the technological systems that are required as an IHCC instructor. She also loves paying forward the skills that she once learned from veteran teachers at the start of her career to new faculty that have not had an opportunity to teach before their employment at IHCC. When Brandea is not working, she is also passionate about traveling, scuba diving, gardening, and hanging out at home with her family and several pets.
Phone Number: 641.726.2585 ext. 1803
Email: [email protected]
I am an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Indian Hills Community College in Centerville,
Iowa. My journey with the college began in October 2010, when I started as a math
tutor and developmental math instructor in the Success Center on the Centerville campus.
In March 2011, I also took on the role of Adult Basic Education teacher, while continuing
my work as a tutor for nearly two years. In December 2013, I transitioned to the
role of Academic Advisor and Success Center Supervisor, where I served until August
2016. From August 2016 to August 2021, I also served as the Student Support Services
Coordinator for Centerville students. In August 2016, I became a full-time mathematics
instructor. In July 2024, I added the role of Teaching and Learning Specialist to
my responsibilities. I love helping others learn from my own experiences, and I’m
passionate about guiding students to succeed and reach their full potential. Before
transitioning to community college teaching, I spent 10 years teaching high school
math, which laid a solid foundation for my work in higher education. I primarily
teach Statistics, College Algebra, Math for Elementary Teachers, and Math for Liberal
Arts. Over the years, I’ve taught nearly every math course offered at our college.
Additionally, I teach Introduction to Computers and several elementary education courses.
When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time on my farm. I currently have 16 expecting
ewes, 30 head of cattle, chickens, and a few goats.
Phone Number: 641-856-2143 ext. 2241
Email: [email protected]
Jennifer Hess has been a part of the Indian Hills Community College team as a psychology
professor since 2007. Prior to teaching she held a career as an art therapist. In
the classroom she combines her knowledge of psychology, art, and education to utilize
creative strategies to help students recognize real life applications of psychological
concepts and theories.
Jennifer is an involved community member and engages in various activities that connect IHCC with the community from organizing art shows to leading fitness classes that bring together coworkers, students, and community members to promote growth and connection.
In her role as a teaching and learning specialist she aims to support new employees in stimulating student strengths and provoking potential.