Human and Behavioral Health

Faculty
 

Ronda Hockgeiger— Human and Behavioral Health, Lead Instructor

Ronda Hockgeiger has served as the Human and Behavioral Health Lead Instructor at Wabash Valley College since January 2020. She previously served as an Adjunct Instructor at WVC from 2014 – 2019. She holds an Associate in Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Associate in Applied Science degree in Social Services Specialist from Wabash Valley College, a Bachelor of Social Work degree and Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern Indiana. Mrs. Hockgeiger teaches General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, Intro to Social Services and Principles of Sociology, among other courses.

Danielle Trapp— Human and Behavioral Health and Early Childhood Education Instructor

Danielle Trapp serves as an Instructor in the Human and Behavioral Health program at Wabash Valley College. She brings valuable field experience from her previous roles with the Department of Child Services and St. Vincent in Evansville. Her work in these settings strengthened her commitment to supporting children, families, and individuals within the community.

Danielle holds a strong passion for the Human and Behavioral Health field. Her favorite aspect of the profession is meeting people, hearing their stories, and serving as a positive support in their lives. This same dedication guides her work with students at WVC, where she is committed to ensuring they feel heard, encouraged, and supported throughout their educational journey.

In the classroom, Ms. Trapp incorporates real‑world HBH experiences and utilizes practical case examples to help students connect coursework to real-life situations. She strives to prepare future professionals with insight, compassion, and confidence as they enter the field.