Faculty & Staff Directory
The Faculty and Staff of Richard Medical Academy welcome you. Our instructors enrich your RMA education with over 150 years of nursing experience. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line.
RMA AdMINISTRATION Directory
Dr. Takang Abunaw, MD, MBBS, MPH, RN
Dr. Takang Abunaw, MD, MBBS, MPH, RN
Dr. Takang Abunaw, MD, MBBS, MPH, RN
Director / President
Instructor
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Carole Hood MSN, BSN, RN
Dr. Takang Abunaw, MD, MBBS, MPH, RN
Dr. Takang Abunaw, MD, MBBS, MPH, RN
Program Administrator
419-776-1055 Ext. 329
or Option #4
Administration Bldg. Room 3
Ms. Hood brings with her over 43 years of nursing and teaching experience. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Lourdes University. She completed her Master's in Midwifery at Frontier University. She completed her Bachelor's of Science at the U
Program Administrator
419-776-1055 Ext. 329
or Option #4
Administration Bldg. Room 3
Ms. Hood brings with her over 43 years of nursing and teaching experience. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Lourdes University. She completed her Master's in Midwifery at Frontier University. She completed her Bachelor's of Science at the University of Toledo and received her RN Associates from Purdue University.
Her specialty areas include RN & PN Program Administrator, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Adult Medical Surgical, Pharmacology.
When asked what she loved about her job, she stated, " Assisting the students to successfully achieve their goals and dreams. "
Rod Farthing
Dr. Takang Abunaw, MD, MBBS, MPH, RN
Annie Hamilton BSN, RN
Campus Director
419-776-1055 Ext 327
or Option 6
State Board of Career Colleges and Agent Permit
Administration Bldg. Room 11
Rod graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor's degree in Communications. He has extensive background both in teaching in the Post-Secondary level, as well as administrator with four different col
Campus Director
419-776-1055 Ext 327
or Option 6
State Board of Career Colleges and Agent Permit
Administration Bldg. Room 11
Rod graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor's degree in Communications. He has extensive background both in teaching in the Post-Secondary level, as well as administrator with four different colleges. In addition, he also has extensive experience in both the online and offline environment. When asked what he liked best about being at RMA, Rod responded, "Having the opportunity to shape and influence the next generation of nurses, ensuring they receive high-quality education and training. "
Fun Fact: "I love sitting by the beach and watching the waves".
Annie Hamilton BSN, RN
Annie Hamilton BSN, RN
Annie Hamilton BSN, RN
Clinical/Lab Director
Clinical Instructor
Teaching Assistant
419-776-1055
Annie Hamilton shares her 23 years of nursing experience with her students in the clinical setting. She works closely with Ms. Hood to ensure that your clinical experiences are optimal for your development as a student nurse. When asked what she enjoys most about he
Clinical/Lab Director
Clinical Instructor
Teaching Assistant
419-776-1055
Annie Hamilton shares her 23 years of nursing experience with her students in the clinical setting. She works closely with Ms. Hood to ensure that your clinical experiences are optimal for your development as a student nurse. When asked what she enjoys most about her career at RMA, she replied that the students were her single greatest source of satisfaction.
Fun Fact: Ms. Annie loves live music.
Annie Hamilton BSN, RN
Student & Information Services
419-776-1055 Ext. 331
RMA FACULTY INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Takang Abunaw MD, RN,
Dr. Takang Abunaw MD, RN,
Dr. Takang Abunaw MD, RN,
Faculty
Dr. Takang shares his 20 years in medical practice, plus 2 years as an RN with the nursing students in both the PN and RN programs at RMA.
"I enjoy the interest and enthusiasm of the students and respect their desire to change their lives and the lives of their families through education and hard work."
Fun Facts: I am a chickenologist
Carole Hood MSN, BSN, RN
Dr. Takang Abunaw MD, RN,
Dr. Takang Abunaw MD, RN,
Faculty
Carole Hood enriches her classroom with 35years of nursing experience to the classroom. She primarily teaches in the RN program but also instructs some PN classes. Her areas of concentration are Long-term care and Geriatrics.
Professional Organizations, Awards, Community Involvement:
Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Theta Chapter. Alpha Sigma
Faculty
Carole Hood enriches her classroom with 35years of nursing experience to the classroom. She primarily teaches in the RN program but also instructs some PN classes. Her areas of concentration are Long-term care and Geriatrics.
Professional Organizations, Awards, Community Involvement:
Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Theta Chapter. Alpha Sigma Pi, Leadership.
To her, "The "ah-ha" moment when the student learns something new," is what she enjoys most as an instructor
Fun Facts: "I have a 15-year-old daughter and a 4 month old kitten. I am not a good cook."
Angela Rentel, BSN, RN
Dr. Takang Abunaw MD, RN,
Samantha McLeod, BSN,RN
Adjunct Instructor
Angela shares with her students over 40 years in the field of nursing. She attended the United States Air Force Technical Training Center Diploma, then the Toledo School of Practical Nursing Diploma, and finally, Lourdes University BSN RN. He received the Nurse of the Year Award at Promedica. He also received the Spirit
Adjunct Instructor
Angela shares with her students over 40 years in the field of nursing. She attended the United States Air Force Technical Training Center Diploma, then the Toledo School of Practical Nursing Diploma, and finally, Lourdes University BSN RN. He received the Nurse of the Year Award at Promedica. He also received the Spirit of Nursing Award from Lourdes University. He volunteers in many events for the elderly and coached many years. His career includes experience in Med-surg, OB, Family Physician Clinic, ER, Orthopedics, Surgery, Step Down, Rehab, Long Term Care, Dementia/Memory Care, Home Health, & Teaching.
When asked what she enjoyed about his career at RMa, she repied, " I enjoy my career at RMA because I love to teach and see my students eyes open widely when the lightbulb goes on. Also, I would like to give back to a profession, which has been good to myself."
Fun Facts: I like sports, playing with the grandkids, working hard on my property, fishing, history WW 2, talking with people, & teaching anywhere.
Samantha McLeod, BSN,RN
Robbie Dickerson, MSN, BSN, RN,
Samantha McLeod, BSN,RN
Adjunct Instructor
Samantha McLeod shares with her students 22 years of experience in Forensics, Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Pediatrics. She received her BSN from Chamberlain University. One of her many accomplishments is she assisted in writing the 2011 SANE protocol for the State of Ohio through the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
Adjunct Instructor
Samantha McLeod shares with her students 22 years of experience in Forensics, Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Pediatrics. She received her BSN from Chamberlain University. One of her many accomplishments is she assisted in writing the 2011 SANE protocol for the State of Ohio through the Ohio Attorney General's Office. When asked about her role as a nursing instructor, Samantha said "I love watching my students grow, learn and become confident in their new roles as nurses."
Fun Fact: I live on a farm with 40 chickens, 5 cats and 2 Bernese mountain dogs!!
Robbie Dickerson, MSN, BSN, RN,
Robbie Dickerson, MSN, BSN, RN,
Robbie Dickerson, MSN, BSN, RN,
Adjunct Instructor
Robbie Dickerson has precepted students since graduating in 1986 and loved it so much, began teaching full time at her alma mater after working in a variety of positions as a staff RN and Nurse Manager. Her goal when teaching is to be the mentor to her students as educators and preceptors, and to help the students to ach
Adjunct Instructor
Robbie Dickerson has precepted students since graduating in 1986 and loved it so much, began teaching full time at her alma mater after working in a variety of positions as a staff RN and Nurse Manager. Her goal when teaching is to be the mentor to her students as educators and preceptors, and to help the students to achieve their professional goals.
Robbie is mom to three adult children and a 54lb “puppy” that thinks he’s a lap dog. While taking daily walks, she appreciates looking at flowering gardens/ landscapes/ seasonal decorations and listening to various music/podcasts. She enjoys cooking and “tweaking” recipes. She finds travel to new places exciting and has hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and toured every state except Alaska.