Division of Nursing and Allied Health Director and Faculty     Gina Sirach, RN, MSN Director of Allied Health/Nursing Telephone:  618-252-5400 Ext. 2330 Office:  B111 E-Mail:  gina.sirach@sic.edu     Teaching Area(s): Nutrition, Growth and Development, Mental Health, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Medical Terminology, and Advanced Medical Terminology. Personal Information: My name is Gina Sirach. I have taught for Southeastern since 1984. I graduated from Southeastern Illinois College with an Associate Degree in Nursing in 1981. I graduated from University of Evansville in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I completed my MSN with an emphasis in Nursing Education in 2005 from the University of Southern Indiana. My past work experience includes Medical-Surgical Nursing,Patient Education, Home Health and Long-Term Care.  I am married to Mike Sirach. We have two children, Blake and Kellyn, and we reside in Harrisburg.   Thank you for visiting our nursing web page. I look forward to assisting you in achieving your nursing career objectives     Associate Degree Nursing Faculty   Karen S. Lampley Associalte Degree Nursing Instructor Telephone: 618/252-5400 Extension 2339 Office: T236 E-Mail: susie.lampley@sic.edu Teaching Area(s):  Medical-Surgical Theory/Clinicals, Obsterics, Pediatrics, Psychology and Leadership and Community Clinicals.   Personal Information:  I have a MSN from SIU-Edwardsvill.  I am a Licensed Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the nursing profession.I have teaching experience from conducting nursing education classes and employee annual safety programs at Harrisburg Medical Center as well as American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR, Healthcare Provider classes and various community classes.           Barbara Keller, RN, MSN Associalte Degree Nursing Instructor Telephone: 618/252-5400 Extension 2335 Office: T236 E-Mail: barb.keller@sic.edu    Teaching Area: Medical-Surgical Theory, Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Community Clinicals. My name is Barbara Keller.  I graduated from McKendree College in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I completed my MSN in the Educator tract in 2009 from McKendree University. My past work experience includes Medical-Surgical Nursing, Home Health Care and Long-Term Care. I reside in Murphysboro and my personal interests include volunteer projects with my local historical society and library, flower gardening and antique collecting. I am excited to be a part of the SIC Nursing department and look forward to assisting in your nursing career     Amy Murphy     Practical Nursing Instructor          Telephone: 618-252-5400     Extension 2337     Office:T236     E-Mail: amy.murphy@sic.edu Teaching Area(s):  Pharmacology, Math for Meds and Health 119.   Personal information:  My name is Amy Murphy.  I was born and raised in Carrier Mills.  In 1978 I entered the LPN program at SIC and graduated from the ADN program in 1981.  My early work experience was hospital based acute care.  For many years following I worked in the home health field.  In 1995 I returned to school as a part time student and completed my bachelor’s degree at McKendree College in 1998.  I have worked at SIC since January, 2000 and have taught in many areas including professional tutoring and high school health occupations.  I have been married for 24 years and currently have 2 children, Nathan and Brynna, attending universities.    My interests, outside of work, include cooking and reading.    Best of luck to you all in your education.       Karen McConnell, RN, BSN Health Occupations Coordinator Telephone: 618/252-5400, Extension 3204 Office: T236 EMail: karen.mcconnell@sic.edu                    Teaching Area(s):  Health Occupations Coordinator  Personal Information: Hi, my name is Karen McConnell and I have been a Practical Nursing instructor at Southeastern Illinois College since the fall of 1990. I graduated from Murray State University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. My past work experience includes Acute Care Nursing in the Emergency Room, Special Care and the Medical-Surgical floor. My husband, Blake, and I have three children, Allie, Braden and Paige. My interests beyond helping students achieve their goals in nursing include church activities, decorating my home, cooking and baking, gardening, painting and sewing. It has been a joy and a privilege to watch our past students excel in the nursing profession. We look forward to helping you reach your career goals   Maritta Pavelonis, RN, BSN Practical Nursing Instructor Telephone: 618/252-5400 Extension 2336 Office: T236 E-Mail: marietta.pavelonis@sic.edu Teaching Area(s):  Fundamentals, Obstetrics, Medical-Surgical    Personal Information: Hello, my name is Maritta Pavelonis and I have been an instructor here at Southeastern Illinois College since Fall Semester 1980. I graduated from this Practical Nursing program in the summer of 1970. I graduated from the Olney Central College Associate Degree Nursing program in the summer of 1974 and the University of Evansville Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in summer of 1979. My past work experience includes Obstetrics, Medical-Surgical Nursing and Public Health.  My husband, Brad, and I have one child, John. My hobbies include assisting with the Boy Scouts, collecting antiques, working in my church and volunteering with cancer support groups.  We're pleased you have chosen Southeastern Illinois College and I am excited to assist you in your endeavors in the Nursing program.       Amanda Mayberry,RN, BS Health Occupations Instructor Telephone: 618-382-8869 Office:  Carmi Campus Email: amanda.mayberry@sic.edu       Teaching Area(s):  Health Occupations Instructor   Personal Information:  My name is Amanda Mayberry. I graduated from Southeastern Illinois College with an Associate Degree in Nursing and continued on to SIU-C where I received a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management.  I have been an instructor at Southeastern Illinois College since Fall of 2007.  I currently teach in the Health Occupation Dual Credit Programs at both Eldorado and Carmi High Schools.   I am married to Kris Mayberry and we have two daughters, Blaire and Marissa.  We reside in Norris City, Illinois.   Thank you for visiting our website and I wish you the best of luck with your health care career.      Sylvia Moore, RN, BSN Practical Nursing Instructor Telephone:  252-5400 ext. 2237 Off ice:  T 236 sylvia.moore@sic.edu         Teaching Area(s):  Fundamentals, Pediatrics, Math for Meds, and Medical Terminology Personal Information:  Hi, my name is Sylvia Moore.  I began working here at Southeastern Illinois College in 2008.  I graduated from Murray State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am currently per suing my MSN in the Nurse Educator tract from University of Southern Indiana.  My past work experience includes: Neuro, CCU, Medical-Surgical floor, and Home Health. My husband, Mike, and I have been married for 18 years and we have 2 daughters- Raya and Lily.  We reside in Pope County.  My interests are cooking, gardening, and being with my family as much as possible.  I am excited and honored to be a part of the SIC Nursing Department.  I wish you the best of luck in your nursing eudcation.