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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
M.Ed. – University of Louisville
B.A. – University of Louisville

Baur, Phillip
Assistant Professor – School of Natural Science
Ph.D. – University of Louisville
B.S. – University of Southern Indiana

Beach, Sarah
Assistant Professor – School of Liberal Arts, Communication
Ph.D. – Ohio University
M.A. – Clemson University
B.A. – Western Kentucky University

Bell, Glynita
Assistant Professor - School of Social Work

Ph.D. - University of Arizona
M.S.S.W - University of Louisville
B.S. - Ball State University

Bergandi, Thomas
Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. - Ball State University
M.S. - Illinois State University
B.S. - Loyola University of Chicago

Bitterman, Jaclyn N., RN
Associate Professor – School of Nursing
Clinical Coordinator - MSN Family Nurse Practioner Program, School of Nursing
D.N.P. – Eastern Kentucky University
M.S.N.-F.N.P. – Indiana Wesleyan University
B.S.N. – Indiana Wesleyan University

Bland, Hannah
Assistant Professor – Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Ph.D. – Waynesburg University
M.A. – Waynesburg University
B.S. – Fairmont State University
B.A. – Purpose Institute
A.A. – Purpose Institute

Borders, Kevin
Professor - School of Social Work
Chair, School of Social Work
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.S.S.W. - University of Louisville
M.Div. - Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. - Georgetown College

Burden, John
Provost
Professor - School of Natural Science, Chemistry
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
B.S. - University of Louisville

Cairo, Leslie
Assistant Professor - School of Social Work

Director - Graduate Studies, School of Social Work
Ed.D. - Spalding University
M.S.S.W - University of Louisville
B.A. - University of Louisville

Campbell, Renee, RN, APRN, CNM, WHNP-BC
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
Clinical Coordinator – BSN Pre-licensure Program, School of Nursing
D.N.P. – Frontier Nursing University
M.S.N. – Frontier Nursing University
B.S.N. – Spalding University

Cason, Jana
Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy

D.H.S. - University of Indianapolis
M.H.S., O.T. - University of Indianapolis
B.S., O.T. - University of Alabama

Chapman, Norah
Associate Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Associate Chair - School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. - University of Kentucky
M.S. - Abilene Christian University
B.S. - Kentucky Christian University

Chastain, Melissa
Dean of Enrollment Management & Undergraduate Education
Associate Professor - Communication, School of Liberal Arts
Ph.D. - Duquesne University
M.A. - Duquesne University
B.A. - Westminster College

Cobble, Daniel
Coordinator of Clinical Education – Athletic Training Program
M.S. – Western Kentucky University
M.S. – University of South Carolina
B.S. – University of Kentucky

Cook, DaKeisha
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
M.S.N. – Indiana Wesleyan University
B.S.N. – Indiana Wesleyan University

Cooper, Christie
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
Academic Success Coordinator, School of Nursing
M.S.N. – Southern University A&M
B.S.N. – Southern University A&M
B.A. – Southeastern Louisiana University

Cottrell, Cicely J.
Associate Professor – Criminal Justice Studies Program
Program Director – Criminal Justice Studies Program
Ph.D. – Howard University
M.S. – University of Louisville
B.A. – Western Kentucky University

Custer, Melba
Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Ph.D. – University of Kentucky
M.S. – Eastern Kentucky University
B.S. – University of Kentucky

Darnall, Collin J., RN, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
D.N.P. – Frontier Nursing University
M.S.N. – Spalding University
B.S.N. – Spalding University
B.A. – Eastern Kentucky University

Deck, Stacy
Professor - School of Social Work
Director of Undergraduate Education - School of Social Work

Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.S.S.W. - University of Louisville
B.S. - Indiana University, Bloomington

Dickie, Ida
Associate Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. - Carleton University
M.A. - Carleton University
B.A. - Carleton University

Dillon, Patricia
Professor - School of Liberal Arts, History
Chair - School of Liberal Arts
Ph.D. - Mississippi State University
M.A. - University of Central Florida
B.A. - University of Florida

Dixon, Trayce
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
MSN – University of Southern Indiana
B.S. – University of Southern Indiana
FNP-C – Northern Kentucky University

Doyle, Jennifer
Associate Professor - School of Natural Science, Biology
Chair - School of Natural Science
Ph.D. - University of Kentucky
M.S. - University of Kentucky
B.S. - Xavier University

Driskell, Kathleen
Professor - Sena Jeter Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing, Creative Writing
Chair - Sena Jeter Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing
M.F.A. - University of North Carolina Greensboro
B.A. - University of Louisville

Dunnagan, Karen
Associate Professor - College of Education

Ph.D. - Ohio State University
M.A. - Indiana State University
B.A. - Indiana State University

Edwards, Lynnell M.
Associate Professor - Sena Jeter Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing
Associate Program Director - Sena Jeter Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing

Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.A. - University of Louisville
B.A. - Centre College

Elkins, Donna 
Associate Dean of Online Education
Professor – School of Liberal Arts, Communication
Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning
Ph.D. – University of Kentucky
M.A. – University of Louisville (Political Science)
M.A. – Morehead State University (Communications-Journalism)
B.A. – Morehead State University

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

Lester, Cathy
Assistant Professor - School of Social Work
Director - Field Education, PCWCP Site Coordinator, School of Social Work
M.S.S.W. - University of Louisville
B.A. - Transylvania University

Lim, Nicholas K.
Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. - University of Arkansas
M.A. - University of Arkansas
B.A. - University of Arkansas

Littrell, Lindsay
Assistant Professor - School of Social Work
Ph.D. Candidate - University of Kentucky
M.S.W. - Boston University
B.S.W. - Middle Tennessee State University 

Lookabaugh-Deur, Holly
Associate Professor – Kosair for Kids School of Physical Therapy
DSc – Rocky Mountain University
M.S. – Grand Valley State University
B.S. – University of Connecticut

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

Moore, Teah 
Associate Professor – Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Director - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Ph.D. – Idaho State University
M.A. – Bradley University
B.A. – Anderson University

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

Pandya, Dishant
Associate Professor - School of Business

D.B.A. - Cleveland State University
M.A. - Cleveland State University
M.B.A. - Sullivan University
B.S.B.A. - Sullivan 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

Phillips, Sheba
Assistant Professor - School of Social Work
D.S.W. – University of Southern California
M.S.S.W. – Valdosta State University
B.A. - Valdosta State University

Pletz, Sabrina
Assistant Professor – Athletic Training Program
A.S. – Kent State University
M.S. - Fort Hays State University
B.S. – Cumberland 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

Ray, Taryn A., RN
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
M.S.N. – Ball State University
B.S.N. – University of Louisville

Reed, Leslie
Assistant Professor – Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
O.T.D. – Eastern Kentucky University
M.S. – Eastern Kentucky University
B.S. – Eastern Kentucky University

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

Strickland, Laura
Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
M.H.S. – University of Florida
Ed.D. – Spalding University
M.A. – University of Houston
B.S. – University of Texas

Strickland, Randy
Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Ed.D. – North Carolina State University
M.Ed – North Carolina State University
B.S.P. – East Carolina 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