Faculty
Andrade, Victor
Assistant Professor – School of Natural Science
Ph.D. – University of Kansas
M.S. – University of Kansas
M.S. – California State University
B.S. – Universidad Nacional de Columbia
Baete, Glenn
Assistant Professor – College of Education
Director of Advanced Programs – Education, College of Education
Ed.D. – University of Louisville
Elzy, Pamela, RN, NPD-BC
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
Director - Graduate Programs, School of Nursing
Director - Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, School of Nursing
D.N.P. – American Sentinel University
M.S.N. – Aspen University
M.H.A - Health Administration - Webster University
B.S.N. - Bellarmine University
Estes, Jessica
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
Coordinator – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program, School of Nursing
D.N.P. – University of Kentucky
M.S.N. – Vanderbilt University
B.S. – Kentucky Wesleyan College
Foster, Barbara G.
Associate Professor - College of Education
Director - Elementary Education Program, College of Education
Ed.D. - Spalding University
Ed.S. - Indiana University
M.S. - Indiana University Southeast
B.S. - Indiana University Southeast
Fowler, Allison
Assistant Professor – School of Professional Psychology
Director of Undergraduate Program – Psychology, School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. – University of Louisville
B.A. – University of Kentucky
Frierson, Kim
Assistant Professor - School of Social Work
D.S. W. – Tulane University
M.S.S.W - University of Louisville
B.S. – University of Kentucky
Gardner, Lucille
Assistant Professor – School of Professional Psychology
Associate Director – Collective Care Center, School of Professional Psychology
Psy.D – Spalding University
M.A. – Spalding University
M.S. – Indiana State University
B.A. – Rutgers University
Greene, Ryan
Assistant Professor - School of Liberal Arts, Communication
Ph.D. (ABD) - Colorado State University
M.A. - Colorado State University
B.A. - Ripon College
Harris, Kristen
Associate Professor - College of Education
Chair - College of Education
Ph.D. - University of Maryland
B.A. - Centre College
Hawes, Missy, RN, APRN, FNP, PNP, IBCLC
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
Director – MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Program, School of Nursing
D.N.P. – Spalding University
M.S.N. – Spalding University
B.S.N. – University of Louisville
Heiple, Jyoti
Assistant Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Ph.D. – Bellarmine University
MSOT – University of Indianapolis
B.S. – Eastern Kentucky University
Helm, Tony
Assistant Professor – School of Social Work
Director of Online Field Education & PCWCP Site Coordinator, School of Social Work
M.S.S.W. – University of Louisville
B.S. – Western Kentucky University
Hennessey, Shawn
Assistant Professor – School of Liberal, Creative Arts
MFA – Ohio State University
B.F.A. – University of Cincinnati
Hinkle, Robin
Assistant Professor - School of Business
Director - MS in Business Communication Program, School of Business
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.S. - University of Texas at Dallas
M.B.A - University of Texas at Dallas
B.A. - University of Texas at Dallas
Hollowell, Deonte
Associate Professor- School of Liberal Arts
Director - African American Studies Program, School of Liberal Arts
Ph.D. - Temple University
M.A. - University of Louisville
B.A. - University of Louisville
Hudson, Richard
Assistant Professor - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.Ed. - University of Kentucky
B.S. - Murray State University
Jefferson, Kurt W.
Dean of Graduate Education
Professor - Doctor of Education in Leadership Program, College of Education
Ph.D. - University of Missouri–Columbia
M.A. - University of Missouri–Columbia
B.A. - Western Illinois University
Jones, Christopher A.
Assistant Professor - School of Social Work
Ed.D. - Spalding University
M.S.W. - Spalding University
M.S.M. - Indiana Wesleyan University
B.S.M. - Indiana Wesleyan University
A.S.B. - Indiana Wesleyan University
Jones, V. Nikki
Assistant Professor - School of Social Work
Director - Doctor of Social Work Program, School of Social Work
D.S.W. - University of Tennessee
M.S.S.W. - University of Louisville
M.P.A. - University of Tennessee
B.S. - University of Tennessee
Katsikas, Steve
Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs and Research
Ph.D. - University of Arkansas
M.A. - University of Arkansas
B.A. - Vanderbilt University
Kersting, Hannah Richardson
Assistant Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Director – Child & Adolescent Neuropsychology, School of Professional Psychology
Psy.D – Spalding University
M.A. – Spalding University
B.A. Education – University of Kentucky
B.A. Psychology – University of Kentucky
Kim, Youn-Kyung
Professor - School of Liberal Arts, English
Ph.D. - Oklahoma State University
M.A. - Iowa State University
B.A. - Ewha Women's University
Kim, Yohan
Assistant Professor - School of Natural Science
M.A.T. – University of Cincinnati
M. Div. – Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary B.A. – Western Washington University
King, Andrea
Assistant Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Director – Health Psychology Emphasis Area, School of Professional Psychology
Psy.D – Spalding University
M.A. – Spalding University
B.S. – Eastern Kentucky University
Knauer, Rebekah
Associate Professor – School of Nursing
Director – Bailen Health Science Simulation Center, School of Nursing
Ed.D. – Spalding University
M.S.N. – Walden University
B.S.N – Indiana University
Kniffley, Steven
Chief Diversity Officer
Associate Professor – School of Professional Psychology
Director of the Collective Care Center
Psy.D. – Spalding University
M.P.A. – Wright State University
M.A. – Spalding University
B.S. – University of Louisville
Kolb, Christopher
Asociate Professor - School of Liberal Arts, Anthropology
Ph.D. - John Hopkins University
M.A. - George Washington University
B.A. - University of Kentucky
Lederer, Jeffrey
Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Ph.D. - University of New Mexico
M.S. - Virginia Commonwealth University
B.S. - University of New Mexico
Lemberger, Erica, RN, FNP-BC, AFN-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P, CFN, FCN
Associate Professor – School of Nursing
D.N.P. - Chatham University
F.N.P. - Florida Atlantic University
M.S.N. – Florida Atlantic University
B.S.N. – University of Florida
Lubrick, Aaron
Associate Professor - School of Liberal Arts, Studio Art
M.F.A. - Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
B.F.A. - Columbus College of Art and Design
Malewitz, Thomas
Assistant Professor – College of Education
Director of the EdD Leadership Program – Education, College of Education
Ph.D. – Bellarmine University
M.T.S. – St. Meinrad School of Theology
B.Phil. – Sacred Heart Major Seminary
B.A. – Eastern Michigan University
Mangeot, Jennifer
Assistant Professor - College of Education
Director - Field Experience and Clinical Practice, College of Education
M.Ed. - University of Louisville
B.A. - University of Kentucky
Maple, Jacey
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
M.S.N. – Bellarmine University
B.S.N. – Bellarmine University
Martin, Regina
Assistant Professor of Accounting - School of Business
Ed.D. - Spalding University
MAC - University of Louisville
M.B.A. - Bellarmine University
B.S. - Bellarmine University
A.A.S. - Bellarmine University
Mattingly, Allyson
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
M.S.N. – Bellarmine University
B.S.N. – Bellarmine University
Mattocks, Alma
Assistant Professor – Athletic Training Program
Director – Athletic Training Program
Ph.D. – Bellarmine University
M.S. – Oregon State University
B.S. – Linfield College
Maynard, Charles
Assistant Professor – School of Liberal Arts, Creative Writing
Director – Creative Writing, School of Liberal Arts
M.F.A – Spalding University
B.F.A – Morehead State University
McAlister, Robert B.
Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Ph.D. - Auburn University
M.H.E. - Medical College of Georgia
B.S. - Medical College of Georgia
B.A. - University of Georgia
McBride III, Willie
Assistant Professor – School of Professional Psychology
Director – Adult Neuropsychology Emphasis Area, School of Professional Psychology
Psy.D. – Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology
M.S. – Eastern Kentucky University
B.A. – University of Louisville
Mullins, Tammy, RN, APRN, FNP-C, WHNP-C
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
D.N.P. – University of Kentucky
M.S.N. - Post Masters’s – University of Louisville
M.S.N. - Spalding University
B.S.N. - Indiana University Southeast
Nash, Brenda
Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Chair - School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. - University of Kentucky
M.A. - Xavier University
B.S. - Morehead State University
Newton, Johnnie D.
Assistant Professor- School of Natural Science
Coordinator - Biology Lab, School of Natural Science
M.A. - University of Montana
M.S. - Morehead State University
B.S. - Morehead State University
Noble, Kelly
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
D.N.P. – Grand Canyon University
M.S.N. – University of Louisville
B.S.N. – University of Louisville
Olson, Stephanie
Assistant Professor – Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
MSOTR/L – Spalding University
B.S. – Spalding University
Orman, Samantha, RN
Associate Professor - School of Nursing
M.S.N. – Saint Joseph’s College
B.S.N. – Vincennes University
Papu John, Arokya Mary Sashi
Assistant Professor – School of Natural Science
Ph.D. - University of Madras
M.S. – University of Madras
B.S. – University of Madras
Parmenter, Dorina M.
Professor - School of Liberal Arts, Religious Studies
Ph.D. - Syracuse University
M.Phil. - Syracuse University
M.A. - Syracuse University
M.A. - Ball State University
B.A. - Central College
Potts, Lisa
Associate Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Ph.D. – University of Louisville
B.S. – Centre College
Rae, Janelle
Assistant Professor - School of Social Work
Ed.D. - Spalding University
M.S.W – Spalding University
B.A. - University of Richmond
Reiss, Michelle
Professor - School of Business, Marketing
Chair - School of Business
D.B.A. - Mississippi State University
M.B.A. - Nicholls State University
B.S. - Nicholls State University
Roberts, Amanda
Assistant Professor – Criminal Justice Studies Program
Ph. D. – University of Louisville
M.A. – Western Kentucky University
B.A. – University of Louisville
B.S. – University of Louisville
Singh, Goutam
Assistant Professor - Kosair for Kids School of Physical Therapy
Ph.D. – University of Louisville
M.S. – University of Louisville
B.S. – Physical Therapy
Sisto, Kimberly
Assistant Professor – Kosair for Kids School of Physical Therapy
Director of Clinical Education, School of Physical Therapy
D.P.T. – University of Michigan - Flint
B.S. – Eastern Michigan University
Skuller, Joshua
Associate Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.Ed. - University of Louisville
B.S. - Spalding University
Spurr, Patricia, RN ,CNE, FRE
Professor - School of Nursing
Director, BS in Health Sciences Program, School of Nursing
Director, RN-BSN Program, School of Nursing
Ed.D. – University of Louisville
M.S.N. – University of Louisville
B.S.N. - University of Louisville
Starling, Michael J
Assistant Professor – School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D – Ball State University
M.A. – Ball State University
B.A. – Anderson University
Stimler, Laura
Associate Professor – Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Chair, Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Ed.D. – Spalding University
O.T.D. – Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
B.S. – Saint Louis University
Tasso, Kay
Professor – Kosair for Kids School of Physical Therapy
Program Director – School of Physical Therapy
Ph.D. – University of Florida
M.A. – Virginia Tech
B.S. – Old Dominion University
Todd, Pat
Associate Professor – College of Education
M.A. – University of Louisville
B.A. – Southwestern State University
Van Deventer, Ian
Associate Professor - School of Business
Ph.D. – Northcentral University
M.Ed. – American Public University
M.B.A. – American Public University
M.B.A. – Capella University
B.A. – University of Minnesota
Walsh, Matthew
Associate Professor – School of Liberal Arts, Studio Art (Graphic Design)
M.F.A - Cranbrook Academy of Art
B.F.A. – Indiana University
Watson, S. Lana
Associate Professor – School of Nursing
Chair - School of Nursing
D.N.P – Indiana Wesleyan University
M.S. – Indiana Wesleyan University
B.S. – Indiana Wesleyan University
Whistler, Deborah
Associate Professor – School of Liberal Arts, Studio Art
Director of Design Thinking & Social Innovation
M.F.A. – University of Cincinnati
B.F.A. – Miami University
White, Jeremy
Associate Professor - School of Natural Science, Mathematics
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.A. - University of Louisville
B.A. - Colgate University
Wilcox, John
Professor - School of Liberal Studies, Philosophy
Director - University Studies (Undergraduate General Education)
Ph.D. - University of Notre Dame
M.A. - University of Notre Dame
B.A. - SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Wohlfarth, Diane
Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Psy.D. - Spalding University
M.A. - Ball State University
B.A. - Earlham College
Young, Amy
Associate Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Director - Clinical Training, School of Professional Psychology
Psy.D. - Carlow University
MSEd. - Duquesne University
B.S. - Chestnut Hill College
Zimmerman, Andrea, RN, APRN, CNE, FNP-C, WHNP
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
D.N.P. – University of Kentucky
M.S.N. – University of Kentucky
B.S.N. - Michigan State University
Zuber, Elisa
Professor – Kosair for Kids School of Physical Therapy
Chair - School of Physical Therapy
Ph.D. – University of Central Arkansas
M.S. – Radford University
B.S. – Virginia Commonwealth University