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Project Coordinator--Wildlife Damage
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
414 Hardin Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0974
402-472-8961
svantassel2@unl.edu
Stephen Vantassel’s Bio
Stephen Vantassel is the new Project Coordinator of Distance Education for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources. Stephen fills the position vacated by Dallas Virchow, who moved to Wildlife Services in November of 2003. Stephen brings to the position a unique set of experiences. He achieved a B.A., Class of ’87, in Biblical Studies from Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts and a M.A.T.S., Class of ’89, in Old Testament from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in S.Hamilton, Massachusetts. He worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for several summers and eventually became a Lab Instructor for the Emergency Medical Technician Class at Springfield College.
All the while, Stephen maintained his interest in the field of animal damage control. He became one of the first Problem Animal Controllers in the state of Massachusetts and one of the first nationally Certified Wildlife Control Operators. He founded Wildlife Removal Service, Inc., headquartered in his hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts which he eventually sold it in 1998. He also founded the Massachusetts Association of Problem Animal Controllers, which continues to this day.
Stephen has discussed topics related to wildlife damage control on television, radio and in public settings. But his greatest impact is to be found in the area of publishing. He has articles published in a variety of magazines and newsletters including, but not limited to, The Probe, Fur-Fish & Game, Trapper & Predator Caller, Animal Damage Control, etc. He is a former Assistant Editor and staff writer for Wildlife Control Technology Magazine and continues to write for them. He has also published two books, both of which underwent expansions, The Wildlife Removal Handbook, rev. ed. And the Wildlife Damage Inspection Handbook rev. ed. Stephen’s publishing also extends beyond the printed page to the web, where he has a “Living with Wildlife” column on Suite101.com.
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Stephen in an attic |
Stephen has a Doctorate in Theology. His dissertation was entitled, A Theological, Ethical, and Scientific Evaluation of the Christian Animal Rights Movement's Opposition to Wildlife Trapping. He believes that his academic training coupled with “real-world” animal damage control experience provides him with a unique perspective on this controversial topic.
Stephen is excited about the opportunity to work here at the University of Nebraska. He sees it as a chance to provide appropriate animal damage control advice to an even wider audience.
Stephen is happily married to Donna Vantassel who works as a Critical Care Nurse for St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska. Both, along with their indoor cats “Kasper” and "Cricket", live in Lincoln.
Others may be found at University Publications
I. ACADEMIC TRAINING:
2008. Ph.D. Theology. Trinity Theological Seminary. Newburgh, IN.
1987-1989. M.A.T.S. Old Testament. Summa Cum Laude. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. So. Hamilton, MA.
1983-1987. B.A. in Biblical Studies and Philosophy. Summa Cum Laude and Pike Honors Scholar. Gordon College. Wenham, MA.
II. ACADEMIC AWARDS & SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
Hebrew Award: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 1989
Biblical Studies Award: Gordon College, 1987
Phi Alpha Chi “Lovers of the Truth of Christ”, Inducted 1987.
Evangelical Theological Society, 1987-present.
III. TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
A. CHURCH:
Bethlehem Baptist Church, Hampden, MA 413-566-5572
Preached numerous times and taught various adult Bible Study classes.
B. ACADEMIC:
Adjunct Faculty at Trinity College & Seminary. Newburgh, IN. June, 2002-Present
Special Education Teacher Chapin Alternative Program, Chicopee Public Schools 2003-2004.
Massachusetts Certified High School Teacher. 2000.
Taught Language Arts and Math.
Tutored students of all ages.
Assisted academically challenged high school students.
Lead Teacher for At-Risk Teens at Children's Study Home which was subcontracted by
the Springfield Public School System. Jan, 2001-2003.
Taught Exploring Biblical Literature at Holyoke Community College, 2000.
Visiting Professor at Midlands Bible Institute, Wolverhampton, England. Nov. 1993; Feb. 2003
Temporary Faculty for Berkshire Inst. for Christian Studies Dec. 1990 and Sept. 1991.
Faculty for Zion Bible Institute in R.I. Fall, 1989. Courses taught: N.T. Survey,
Pentateuch and Theology II.
IV. MINISTERIAL AND CROSS CULTURAL EXPERIENCE:
Elder and Chairman of the Board, for Bethlehem Baptist Church 2004
Deacon for Bethlehem Baptist Church Mar. 2000-Sept. 2003.
Minister of Pastoral Care at Christian Life Center Feb. 1992- Feb. 1994.
Student Chaplain: South Shore Hospital 55 Fogg Rd. S. Weymouth, MA 02190. Rev.
Rosemary MacKay. Supv. Fall, 1991.
Medical Officer for Project Amigo’s Trip to Costa Rica, 1987.
Institute for Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem. June, 1986.
Nursing Home Ministry. Blueberry Hill Nursing Home. Beverly, MA 1986-7.
V. PRESENTATIONS AND CONFERENCES:
Panelist in Evolution vs. Creation Debate at Wilbraham United Church, Wilbraham, MA Jan 25, 2004. 7-9 P.M.
Panelist in Ethics of Hunting: A Debate at St. Joseph College in West Hartford, Connecticut on February 29, 2000.
Leader of Evangelical
delegation to the Seminarians Interacting plenary meeting “Religious
Perspectives on Plenty and
Responsibility.” Stony Point,
NY. April 2-5, 1989.
Participation in Holy Cross-G.C.T.S. Dialogue. Sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Oct. 11-13, 1988.
“Role of Women in the Church” at the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Stony Point, N.Y. March 6-8, 1988.
VI. PUBLICATIONS:
"A Biblical Assessment of Andrew Linzey's View of Animal Rights" Emmaus Journal 12(2003): 177-195
"EMS Stress Training Concept 'Kobayashi Maru' Scenarios" Domain Spring, 2003.
“Ministering to Preacher’s Kids” Discipleship Journal July,/August, 1995.
“Celibacy: The Forgotten Gift of the Holy Spirit” The Journal of Biblical Counseling. Spring, 1994.
“The Benefits of Philosophical Studies in Christian Education.” Educator. April 1991.
“An Overview of Vander Goot’s Hermeneutics.” Church Divinity. Sept. 1988.
Asst. Editor and Contributor to the Spectrum. G.C.T.S. 1988-89.
Book Reviews for
Paraclete; Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. March
2003; Emmaus Journal
Dec, 2003.
C.S. Lewis’
Dangerous Idea: Review Emmaus Journal Vol 12:2 pp. 320-321.
VII. OTHER LIFE EXPERIENCES:
Webmaster of www.wildlifedamagecontrol.com 1998-2004.
Emergency Medical Technician, licensed in Massachusetts.
Assistant Editor for Wildlife Control Technology Magazine 1999-2001.
Founder of Wildlife Removal Service Inc. 1994-98.
Former NWCO Correspondent for the National Animal Damage Controllers Assoc.
Hospital Orderly, Johnson Memorial Hospital. Stafford Springs, CT. 1990-1991.
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