Our professors are distinguished scholars, active researchers, published writers, and faithful Christians who demonstrate what it means to be both Christ-followers and leaders in their academic fields. As mentors and role models, they play a huge role in the integration of faith and learning at Bethel.

Department Chair

Eydie Dyke-Shypulski

Associate Professor of Social Work and Department Chair | eydie-shypulski@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2015

Dr. Eydie Dyke-Shypulski (LICSW) has served as the chair of the Department of Social Work at Bethel University, MSW program director, and associate professor of social work.

Faculty

John Bower

Professor of Social Work Emeritus | j-bower@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1978

Professor of Social Work Emeritus

Kelsey Chavalas, LICSW

Adjunct Instructor of Social Work | keh64398@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Adjunct professor with experience in both public and non-profit child welfare, and public waiver programs supporting community inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

Jennifer Henson

Adjunct Instructor of Social Work | jch47677@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Jennifer Henson, LMSW is a therapist at Oceans Behavioral Hospital in Waco, Texas. She holds an MSW and a PhD (ABD) in Social Work from Baylor University. Jennifer has practice experience from micro to macro including policy and social work research in clinical practice with clients with an autism diagnosis.

Minyoung Lim

Assistant Professor of Social Work | minyoung-lim@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021

Minyoung Lim is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Bethel University. She holds an MSW from University of Pittsburgh and PhD in Social Work from Indiana University. Minyoung has diverse practice experience from micro to macro including social work research in government and direct practice in Aging.

Darrell Morgan

Adjunct Instructor in Social Work | darrell-morgan@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Dr. Darrell Morgan is an Adjunct Faculty in the CAPS and CAS Social Work Department. Darrell holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Michigan-Flint as well as a MDIV from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Darrell also received a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Darrell worked as a Social Worker with children, families, the homeless population, and in a mental health intake center. Darrell is the Lead Pastor of CrossWinds Community. . . read more.

Jerrion Richardson

Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work | j-richardson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2022

Jerrion Richardson, MSSW, LICSW is a clinical assistant professor with the Social Work Department at Bethel University. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Austin Peay State University and a Master of Science in Social Work degree with a concentration in Evidence-Based Interpersonal Practice from the University of Tennessee. Jerrions practice experience includes working with people in crisis both environmental and behavioral. Jerrion has training in Critical Incident Stress Debri. . . read more.

Kaylena Riendeau

Adjunct Instructor of Social Work | k-riendeau@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Kaylena has the honor of investing in students each day at Bethel University, witnessing their expertise grow in social work, admiring their dedication to enacting positive social change, and mentoring them in their faith.

Aynsley Scheffert

Assistant Professor of Social Work | aym87336@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021

Dr. Aynsley Scheffert is an Assistant Professor of Social Work teaching in both the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work programs and serves as the BSW Program Director with Bethel University. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA in 2007 and her MSW from St. Thomas University in 2015. Following completion of her MSW degree, she worked as a hospital social worker at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and then as an individual, fam. . . read more.

Corey Tolliver Sr.

Adjunct Instructor of Social Work | c-tolliver@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Corey currently serves as the Director of Operations and Clinical Lead for Life Services Mental Health Agency in Richmond, Virginia. As Director of Operations, Corey implements strategies and plans to service the homeless community suffering from increased mental health symptoms, chronic homelessness, and limited support from family and friends. Corey has implemented community assistance programs and workshops for professionals on self-care and building healthy relationships with those in t. . . read more.

Samuel Zalanga

Professor of Social Work Emeritus | szalanga@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1999

Zalanga's doctoral fieldwork focused on the comparative role of ruling elite coalitions in development policy formulation and implementation in Malaysia and Nigeria. He specifically studied the process and politics of neoliberal economic reforms and implementation in the two countries as part of a broader global political-economic issue of the relative role of states and the market in the contemporary incarnation of global capitalism. Zalanga grew up in the rural, social margins, and peri. . . read more.

Nick Zeimet

Assistant Professor of Social Work | nick-zeimet@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021

Nick is a clinical social worker with more than 10 years of psychotherapy and community social work experience. He volunteers with Mount Sinai Human Rights Program conducting remote evaluations for those seeking asylum in the United States. He is the past President of SAMS - MN Chapter (Syrian American Medical Society) and Mental Health Committee member of SAMS - national. He was lead coordinator of the first SAMS Mental Health Psychosocial Support report and in 2019 led a mental health mis. . . read more.