Therapon University Staff

Linda RatcliffLinda A. Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D., is the President of Therapon University. She has spent her entire life teaching, 15 years in elementary school, and also three years teaching English in Japan via the Internet. She is the author of several workbooks used by the university. She wrote the only faith-based day care seminar to be approved in Texas for 20 CEU's, and taught that in Texas for several years to day care providers and workers. She has been a pastor's wife, and has always been active in her church as board member, treasurer, Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher, and member of the music ministry team as keyboard player, choir director or singer, or hammered dulcimer player. Her experience as a business owner/operator for 18 years has been invaluable in running the day-to-day operation of the school.

Jim FitzhughJimmy D. Fitzhugh is an ordained Full Gospel minister, pastor, mentor, and encourager. Jim has been in ministry for 35 years, and is a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit. Jim is a diligent student of the Word, and encourages others to discover the untapped resources in God's Word. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he is committed to being a carrier. He is also committed to Therapon University's mission of validating people one degree at a time. He was a major contributor to the course Key Counseling Issues.

Wieskawa Aleksandra Beben, M.Th.

 

Wieskawa Aleksandra Beben, M.Th., is our new registrar for Poland and certain other countries. Wieskawa was a school teacher for 10 years. She is a dedicated, born-again Christian businesswoman, with a passion for the upliftment of people. She is very serious about training Christian leaders in communication, and is dedicated to the development of ministry skills by making the courses at Therapon University available internationally.


William J. VandeSande, BA, MACE, is Therapon University's e-Business Manager and Web Developer. Bill holds a Bachelors degree in theatre and a Masters in Applied Christian Education. He serves on the board of directors for Renewed Focus, a Christian ministry which caters to the spiritual renewal needs of clergy and lay leadership through retreats and seminars. Bill has more than thirty years experience in the communications industry including local television production in Dallas and Houston, network television as a producer and audio technician for such companies as ABC-News, NBC-News, and Court TV. He has been self-employed since 1992 as owner of Creative Media Enterprises, a company devoted to interactive CD development, educational programming, and Internet development, including e-commerce. Bill is continuing his studies in the Doctoral Program at Therapon University while simultaneously serving the University as e-Business Manager.

Daniel HiersBill's personal ministry is Christian Theatre and has been involved in planting new drama programs in three churches in his home area of Conroe, Texas, north of Houston.

Daniel G. Hiers, Ph.D., serves as Curriculum Developer and editor for the original course texts and workbooks used by Therapon University, and is also the author of several courses and workbooks used by the university. He has served as a youth director of a small church. He is especially active in prison ministry, and is dedicated to a deliverance ministry for youth and convicts - to guide them through release from addiction to drugs, alcohol, TV, pornography - through careful study of the Word.

Michael RatcliffMichael E. Ratcliff, B.Th, serves as Registrar for Therapon University. He is a licensed Belief Therapist (LBT), and his experience as business owner/operator for 21 years makes his input and assistance invaluable as he willingly serves in whatever capacity is needed by the school. He has edited several of the courses used by the school, and created answer keys for many.