Faculty
Abbott, Marilyn S. (1997)
Professor of Biology and Associate Provost
AB, Indiana University; PhD, Purdue University
Acker, Lawrence E. (2013)
Associate Professor of Health Management and Director, LCIE Undergraduate Health Management Degree
BA, Saint Louis University; MHA, Washington University; PhD, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Albee, Alison J. (2013)
Assistant Professor of Biology
BS, Purdue University; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Alameda, Annie (2007)
Associate Professor of Physical Education and Health and Chair, Department of Physical Education and Health
BS, Illinois State University; MS, Saint Louis University;
EdD, Lindenwood University
Aldridge, Amanda (2012)
Coordinator of Charter Schools
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia; MEd, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Allen, Robert (2008)
Associate Professor of Business and Division Chair, School of Business and Entrepreneurship
BS, Missouri Valley College; MBA, University of Missouri-Columbia; DBA, Nova Southeastern University
Alsobrook, Joseph A. (2004)
Associate Professor of Music and Dean, School of Fine and Performing Arts
BA, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; MA, EdD, Lindenwood University
Ammann, Elizabeth M. (1983)
Associate Professor of Accounting
BS, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; MBA, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Anderson, C. Gregory (2010)
Associate Professor of Biology and Chair, Department of Biology
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia; PhD, University of Tennessee
Arendt, Brian (2012)
Assistant Professor of Chinese Studies
BA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MA, SUNY-Stony Brook; PhD, Georgetown University
Arns, David H. (1999)
Associate Professor of Marketing; Chair, Department of Marketing; and Faculty Athletics Representative
BS, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; MS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Ayres, Deb (2008)
Vice President for Human Resources
BS, Missouri State University; MS, University of Missouri-St. Louis; EdD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Ayyagari, Rao (1983)
Professor of Biology
MS, Bombay University; MS, PhD, Loyola University of Chicago
Ball, Andrew (2012)
Assistant Professor of Humanities and Director, LCIE Humanities Clusters
BA, Purdue University; MA, University of Pennsylvania; PhD, Purdue University
Balogh, Alexander (2005)
Associate Professor of English
BA, University of Oregon; MA, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; MFA, Lindenwood University
Banerjee, Gaurango (2013)
Professor of Finance
BS, MSc, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India, PhD, University of Alabama
Barnes, Janet L. (2007)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
BS, MEd, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Beane, Robbie (2010)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BS, MS, University of Missouri-Rolla; PhD, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Beckerle, John R. (2001)
Associate Professor of Nonprofit Administration and Chair, Department of Fire and Paramedic Science
BA, MA, MBA, EdD, Lindenwood University
Bennett, Katrina (2008)
Assistant Professor of Fashion Design
BA, MFA, Lindenwood University
Bice, Cynthia J. Francis (2006)
Professor of Education and Dean, School of Education
BA, Lindenwood University; MS, Central Missouri State University; EdD, Saint Louis University
Biggerstaff, Randy (1997)
Associate Professor of Education, Athletic Trainer, and Chair, Department of Athletic Training
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia; MS, Lindenwood University; ATC
Biri, Colleen (2003)
Associate Professor of Psychology
BA, Southwest Missouri State University; MA, PsyD, Georgia School of Professional Psychology
Blackburn, William H. (1999)
Professor of Teacher Education
BS, Murray State University; MEd, University of Missouri-Saint Louis; PhD, Saint Louis University
Blum, Erica (2008)
Assistant Professor of Communications
BFA, Ohio University; MA, Lindenwood University
Blythe, Stephen A. (2009)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
BS, University of Delaware; MS, PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Boyd, James W. (2008)
Professor of Finance, and Chair, Department of Finance
BA, University of Texas at Austin; MBA, PhD, University of Arkansas
Brennan, Daniel J. (2007)
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
BS, MA, Western Kentucky University
Brickler-Ulrich, Kimberly K. (2003)
Associate Professor of Accounting
BS, Truman State University; MBA, Saint Louis University
Brown, David (2000)
Professor of Philosophy and Chair, Department of Philosophy
BA, Gordon College; MA, University of Houston; PhD, University of Toronto
Brown-Hudson, Heather (2010)
Assistant Professor of French and English
BA, Temple University; MA, Middlebury College; PhD, The Graduate Center, City University of New York
Bruce, Matthew (2012)
Assistant Professor of Religion
BA, Wheaton College; MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary; MTh, University of Edinburgh; PhD, Princeton Seminary
Buenger, David (2010)
Assistant Professor of Accounting
BS, Truman State University; MBA, Webster University; CPA, CMA, CFM
Burke, Sandra L. (2000)
Professor of Art
BS, Texas Woman’s University; MFA, Lindenwood University
Carlos, Peter (2004)
Associate Professor of Communications and LUTV Station Manager
BA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MA, Middlebury College; MFA, Lindenwood University
Carper, Michael (2006)
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
BA, MA, University of Nebraska-Kearney; MTS, Boston University
Cawly, John (2008)
Assistant Professor of Biology
BS, MS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Cernik, Joseph A. (1990)
Professor of Political Science and Public Administration; Chair, Department of Political Science; and Chair, Department of International Relations
BA, Adelphi University; MA, PhD, New York University; MBA, Lindenwood University
Coble, Kyle (2012)
Assistant Professor of Marketing; Director, LCIE Marketing Clusters; and MSA in Marketing Degree Program
BS, MIAA, Southwest Missouri State University; PhD, Saint Louis University
Coe, Vanessa (2012)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education; Chair, Department of Elementary Education; Coordinator, Master of Arts in Teaching Program
BS, Missouri Baptist University; MA, Lindenwood University; PhD, Saint Louis University
Collier, Darren (2003)
Assistant Professor of Communications
BA, MFA, Lindenwood University
Coker, Stanley, (2008)
Associate Professor of Management and Chair, Department of Management
BS, United States Air Force Academy; MA, MBA, DMgt, Webster University
Cooper, Richard Alan (2012)
Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management and Director, LCIE Undergraduate Human Resource Management Degree
BS/BA, University of Arkansas; JD, Washington University
Corbin, G. Paul (2004)
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Chair, Department of Military Science
AAS, Meramec Community College; BS, MA, Lincoln University of Missouri; Post-Graduate, Northwestern University
Crawford, John A. (2009)
Assistant Professor of Biology
BS, University of Illinois; MS, Illinois State University; PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Cupples, Tommy (2013)
Associate Professor of Information Technology and Director, LCIE Information Technology Programs
BA, Union University; BS, Missouri Baptist University; MS, Washington University; EdD, NOVA Southeastern University
Curtis, Ryan (2008)
Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands
BS, Missouri State University; MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; EdD, Lindenwood University
Cusumano, Joseph (2013)
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Director, Student Counseling and Resource Center
BS, MEd, University of Missouri-St. Louis; PhD, Saint Louis University
Daly, Michelle (2011)
Assistant Professor of International Business
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia; MBA, PhD, Saint Louis University
Dames, Christina (2012)
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
BA, Truman State University; MA, PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Dasovich, Steve J. (2010)
Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Archeology and Chair, Department of Anthropology and Sociology
BA, University of South Dakota; MS, Florida State University; PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Delgado, Ricardo A. (2006)
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Dean, School of Sciences
BS, Texas A&I University; MS, PhD, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Dellinger, William E. (2012)
Assistant Professor of Accounting and Director, LCIE Accounting Clusters
BBA, MBA, Texas A&M University-Commerce; JD, University of Missouri-Columbia
DeVore, Sherry (2008)
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
BS, MA, EdS, Missouri State University; EdD University of Missouri-Columbia
Dey, Sajalendu (2004)
Professor of Physics and Pre-Engineering
BSc, MSc, Dhaka University, Bangladesh; MSc, Brock University, Ontario; PhD, Iowa State University; MSc, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MBA, Lindenwood University
Douchant, Rachel (2005)
Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director, Liberty and Ethics Center
BA, Lindenwood University; PhD, Saint Louis University
Dunn, Gerald (2007)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
BS, University of New Orleans; PhD, University of Michigan
Durbin, Nancy (2001)
Professor of Foreign Languages and Chair, Department of Foreign Languages
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MA, PhD, Washington University
Ellis, Peggy (2012)
Associate Professor of Nursing and Dean, School of Nursing and Allied Sciences
BSN, Southeast Missouri State University; MSN, University of Central Arkansas; PhD, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Ellis, Roger (1997)
Professor of Business and Dean, School of Business and Entrepreneurship
BS, University of Missouri-Rolla; JD, University of Arkansas
Engleking, Charlene (1995)
Professor of Humanities and Director, LCIE Communications Clusters
BA, Southwestern College; MEd, University of Missouri-Columbia; MFA, Lindenwood University
Evans, James D. (1974)
President and Professor of Psychology
BS, Geneva College; MS, PhD, Iowa State University
Ezvan, Mira (1984)
Professor of Management and Management Information Systems and Chair, Department of Management Information Systems
MS, Technical University of Wroclaw, Poland; PhD, Southern Illinois University
Fadler, Cynthia (2012)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
BS, Truman State University; MA, PhD, Washington University
Falk, Jill (2006)
Associate Professor of Communications; Chair, Department of Journalism; Director, LUTV News
BA, Eastern Illinois University; MA, University of Illinois
Firestine-Scanlon, Jennifer (2003)
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Chair, Department of Chemistry
BS, Eastern Oregon State College; PhD, Arizona State University
Ford, Yvonnda L. (2012)
Assistant Professor of Health Management and Director, LCIE Gerontology and Graduate Health Management Degree Programs
BS, MS, JD, Saint Louis University
Fox, Elizabeth (2011)
Assistant Professor of Exercise Sciences
BS, MS, Saint Louis University
Freeman, Janis (2007)
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
BS, MA, EdD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Ganahl, Gina (2014)
Assistant Professor of Education and Dean, College for Individualized Education (LCIE)
BS, University of Illinois-Urbana; MEd, PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Gibbs, Yvonne (2008)
Assistant Professor of Library Media
BSE, Southeast Missouri State University; MA, EdD, Lindenwood University
Gietschier, Steven P. (2009)
University Curator and Assistant Professor of History
BSFS, Georgetown University; MA, PhD, The Ohio State University
Gismegian, Mary (2001)
Assistant Professor of Education
BS, Southern Illinois University; MA, Lindenwood University
Glover, Kyle S. (1998)
Professor of English and Chair, Department of English
BA, Oklahoma Baptist University; MA, Baylor University; PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Godar, Tom (2003)
Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Clinical Coordinator and Head Trainer, Football
BS, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; MS, Lindenwood University
Golik, Wojciech L. (2001)
Professor of Mathematics and Chair, Department of Mathematics
BS, MS Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, Poland; MS, PhD, New Mexico State University
Gorzynski, Richard (2001)
Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health
BS, MA, Truman State University
Gossett, Rachael (2013)
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
BA, MA, PhD, The Ohio State University
Green, Christina Marie (1999)
Associate Professor of English
BA, Regis University; MAT, Webster University; MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Grooms, Pamela (2007)
Assistant Professor of Music and Chair, Department of Music
BA, Central Missouri State University; MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Guffey, Ryan (2003)
Assistant Professor of International Relations; Chair, Department of Chinese Studies; and Assistant Vice President for Student Development
BS, MBA, Lindenwood University; MA, The Queen’s University of Belfast; PhD Saint Louis University
Hammond, Kay A. (1998)
Assistant Professor of Communications
BA, MBA, Lindenwood University
Hargate, Jon Grant (1992)
Professor of Art
AA, Meramec Community College; BFA, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; MFA, University of Cincinnati
Hauck, John (2004)
Associate Professor of Physics
BS, Parks College of Saint Louis University; MS, Georgia Institute of Technology; PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Heidenreich Jr., Donald (2000)
Professor of History
BA, San Francisco State University; MA, University of Arizona; PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Heinle, Jeff (2011)
Associate Professor of Communications and Director, LCIE Communications Degree Programs
BA, University of Wisconsin; MA, City University of New York; PhD, University of Wisconsin
Henderson Lee, Sarah (2010)
Assistant Professor of TESOL
BA, University of Arkansas; MA, Missouri State University; PhD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Hendrix, Evelyn K. (2007)
Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management
BS, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; MBA, Lindenwood University; MA, PsyD, George Mason University
Henschke, John (2009)
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
BA, Bob Jones University; MDiv, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary; ThM, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary; EdD, Boston University
Herrell, Katherine (2012)
Assistant Professor of Music
BA, Truman State University; MBA, Maryville University; MA, Lindenwood University
Heyn, Hollis Carolyn (1996)
Associate Professor of English
BA, Lindenwood University; MA, Southern Illinois University
Holden, Angela D. (2009)
Associate Professor of Management and Division Director, LCIE Business Administration Degree Programs
BA, National-Louis University; MBA, Lindenwood University; DMgt, Webster University
Hopkins, Debbie L. (2005)
Professor of Earth Science and Mathematics
BS, MS, University of Utah; PhD, Virginia Tech
Horstmeier, James (1996)
Associate Professor of Education and Director, LCIE Cross Cultural and Social Science Clusters
BS, University of Missouri; MS, Lindenwood University
Hudgins, Molly (2003)
Associate Professor of Sport Management and Chair, Department of Sport Management
BA, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; MS, Florida State University; JD, University of Tennessee College of Law
Hurst, Spencer (1999)
Associate Professor of English
BA, Westminster College; MBA, Southern
Illinois University-Edwardsville; MFA, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Hutcheson, Jill (2013)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and Chair, Teacher Education Initial Certification
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia; EdS, EdD, Lindenwood University
Hutson Jr., James Lee (2010)
Assistant Professor of Art History
BA, MA, Southern Methodist University; PhD, University of Maryland
Ibele, Michael E. (2011)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
BS, University of North Carolina; PhD, Pennsylvania State University
Intihar, Pyra (2008)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, Lindenwood University; MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MFA, Lindenwood University
Isenberg, Susan (2008)
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
BS, MEd, PhD, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Jia, Darla (2010)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
BS, North Dakota State University; PhD, University of California-Irvine
Johnson, Debra L. (2003)
Associate Professor of Social Work
BSW, Southeast Missouri State University; MSW, Washington University
Johnson, Emilie Wright (1999)
Professor of Teacher Education
BS, MS, Missouri State University; PhD, Saint Louis University
Johnson, Kenneth (1996)
Professor of Education and Chair, Department of Education
BS, Central Missouri State University; MEd, University of Missouri-Columbia; EdD, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Johnston, Christopher (2006)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia, MA, Michigan State University, PhD, Northeastern University
Johnston, Gail (2003)
Professor of Biology
BS, MS, Mississippi State University; PhD, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Jones, Emily (2010)
Assistant Professor of Theatre and Chair, Department of Theatre and Performing Arts
BFA, Midwestern State University; MFA, University of Arkansas
Kaminski, Virginia (1996)
Professor of Teacher Education
BA, Webster University; MA, PhD, Saint Louis University
Kamm, Judy K. (1996)
Associate Professor of Economics
BS, MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Kania-Gosche, Beth (2009)
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Assistant Dean, Accreditation and Faculty Development
BS, Southeast Missouri State University; MEd, University of Missouri-Columbia; PhD, Saint Louis University
Karraker, Holly Beth (2007)
Assistant Professor of Counseling
BA, MA, PhD, Saint Louis University
Kelly, Nicholas (2009)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
MA, MFA Lindenwood University
Kerksiek, Jo Ellen (1997)
Professor of History, Director of Study Abroad
BS, MA, Northwest Missouri State University; PhD, University of Kansas
Kichkha, Areerat (2013)
Assistant Professor of Economics and Director, Economics Clusters
BBA,Rhamkhamhaeng University, Thailand, MBA, Webster University; MS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; PhD, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Kiel, Deborah (2013)
Associate Professor of Nursing and Director, Graduate Nursing Programs
BSN, MSN, PhD, Saint Louis University
King, Denise (2013)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
BS, Tennessee State University; MSW, Howard University; PhD, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Klar, Dana (2008)
Associate Professor of Social Work, and Chair, Department of Social Work
BA, Louisiana State University; MSW, JD, Washington University
Knotts, David (2005)
Professor, American Studies and Dean, School of American Studies and the Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center
BS, Brigham Young University; MSF, Ph.D, Stephen F. Austin State University
Kottmeyer, Rita (1990)
Professor of Mathematics; Director, LCIE Information Technology Degree Programs; Director, Math and
Science Clusters
BS, MA, PhD, Saint Louis University
Kuechenmeister, Elizabeth (2013)
Assistant Professor of English
BS, MA, PhD, Bowling Green State University
Leavitt, Lynda (2009)
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
BS, Central Missouri State University; BS, University of Missouri; MEd, National Louis University; EdD, Saint Louis University
Leitsch, Patricia C. (2010)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Field Placement Coordinator, and Assistant Dean, Department of Teacher Education
BS, MA, EdD, Lindenwood University
Lerman, Mark D. (2008)
Associate Professor of Human Resource Management and Director, LCIE Graduate Human Resource Management Degree Program
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MA, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology
Lively, Jason Dude (2007)
Professor of Communications and Chair, Department of Interactive Multimedia and Web Design
BS, Howard Payne University; MBA, Tarleton State University; PhD, Nova Southeastern University
Long, John (2012)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and Chair, Educational Leadership Program
BA, Columbia College; MEd, University of Missouri-Columbia; EdS, Central Missouri State University; PhD, Georgia State University
Loughlin, John (2010)
Associate Professor of Finance; Division Chair, School of Business and Entrepreneurship; and Chair, Department of International Business
BS, BA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MBA, PhD, Saint Louis University
Lovell, Joseph J. (2008)
Assistant Professor and Chair, Department of Recreation Administration
BA, Southern Virginia University; MS, University of Idaho; EdD, Lindenwood University
McKinney, Brandon (2012)
Assistant Professor of Communications
BA, MFA, Lindenwood University
McMaken, W. Travis (2011)
Assistant Professor of Religion
BA, Wheaton College; MDiv, PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary
Mack, Jennifer (2010)
Assistant Professor of Accounting and Chair, Department of Accounting
BS, MGE, University of Central Oklahoma; PhD, Walden University
Magnusen, Christy L. (2010)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
BS, MS, MSEd, Southern Illinois University-Edwardville; Ph.D, Saint Louis University
Marhanka, Darren (2004)
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
AAS, Florissant Valley Community College; BA, MBA, Lindenwood University
Marsh, Meredith (2009)
Assistant Professor of Geography
BA, Calvin College; MA, PhD, University of California-Santa Barbara
Marzano, Michael P. (2009)
Associate Professor of Management and Division Chair, School of Business and Entrepreneurship
BS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; MBA, Saint Louis University; MIM, Washington University; DMgt, Webster University; CPIM, CSCP
Mason, Michael M. (1991)
Professor of Religion and Chair, Department of Religion
BS, Iowa State University; MA, Loras College; MDiv, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary; DMin, San Francisco Theological Seminary
Mathea, Michael (2010)
Assistant Professor of Economics
BS, St. Norbert College; MA, University of Houston
Mead, Mary Elizabeth (2004)
Professor of Humanities and Director, LCIE MFA in Writing Degree Program
BA, MFA, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Menninga, Nadine L. (2007)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BA, North Central College; AM, PhD, University of Illinois
Mercier, Deborah (2013)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
BS, Missouri State University; BSN, MSN, Barnes Jewish College-Goldfarb School of Nursing
Miller, Lawrence K. (2011)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
BA, University of Texas-Austin; MS, Southwest Texas State University; PhD, University of Houston
Morris, Edward L. (2002)
Professor of Finance and Director, MBA Program
BA, Washington University; MBA, University of Pennsylvania; PhD, Saint Louis University
Mueller, Carla (1998)
Associate Professor of Social Work and Dean, School of Human Services
BS, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; MSW, University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana; EdD, Lindenwood University
Munro, Janice (2006)
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Assistant Dean, Department of Counseling
BA, MEd, Ed.D, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Nack, Donna (2004)
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
BA, Harris-Stowe; MA, EdS, Truman State University; EdD, Lindenwood University
Nagel, Shawn (2004)
Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health
BS, Fort Hays State University; MSEd, University of Kansas
Najjar, Annette Juliana (2001)
Professor of Economics
BS, University of West Indies; BEd, University of Toronto; MBA, Millsaps College; PhD, Kennedy-Western University
Nicolai, Deborah (1993)
Associate Professor of Communications
BA, MA, Lindenwood University
Nohara-LeClair, Michiko (2002)
Professor of Psychology
BS, University of Toronto; MASc, University of Waterloo; PhD, University of Connecticut
Northcott, Donna (2007)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
BA, Saint Louis University; MA, Northwestern University
Noonan, Sarah (2011)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, Northwestern University; MA, PhD, Washington University
Nunez- Betelu, Maite (2008)
Associate Professor of Humanities
BA, University of Basque Country, Spain; MA, West Virginia University; PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
O’Banion, Patrick John (2010)
Assistant Professor of History
BA, University of California-San Diego; MA Northwestern University; MA, Westminster Seminary in California; PhD, Saint Louis University
Onyia, Okey Peter (2009)
Associate Professor of Marketing
BA, University of Calabar; MBA, University of Lagos; MPhil, OAU Ile-Ife; PhD, Strathclyde University, Glasgow
Ortiz, Nasheli J. (2013)
Assistant Professor of Fashion Design
BFA, Escuela de Artes Plásticas de Puerto Rico; MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design
Overall, Gene (2006)
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
BA, Arkansas State University; MA, Webster University; JD, Saint Louis University
Panagos, Rebecca Jean (1996)
Professor of Teacher Education
BA, MA, Louisiana Tech University; PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Pas, Justine (2010)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, MA, California State University-Fullerton; PhD, University of Michigan
Patterson, Marilyn Miller (1992)
Professor of Psychology
BA, Florida State University; MS, EdD, Memphis State University
Patzius, Billi J. (2007)
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
BA, MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; PhD, Saint Louis University
Peluchette, Joy V. (2013)
Professor of Management
BS, MS, West Virginia University; DBA, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Pennington, Heather (2010)
Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health and Exercise Sciences
B.A, Samford University; MA, University of Alabama
Pettit, Thomas (2006)
Assistant Professor of Communications
BA, MA, University of Kansas
Plate, Daniel (2004)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, Taylor University; MFA, University of Arkansas; MA, Washington University; PhD, Washington University
Poertner, Tim (2008)
Associate Professor of Theatre
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MFA, University of Texas-Austin
Porter, Renee (2007)
Associate Professor of Management and Associate Dean, School of Business and Entrepreneurship
BS, University of Southern Mississippi; MBA, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; PhD, Saint Louis University
Qualls, Melissa (2002)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, MA, Truman State University
Quiggins, Larry (2002)
Associate Professor of Theatre
BA, MFA, Lindenwood University
Rankins, Michael (2008)
Assistant Professor of Counseling
BPsy, MEd, PhD, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Reighard, Richard (1987)
Associate Professor of Communications and KCLC Operations Director
BA, MA, Lindenwood University
RinconGallardo, Toni J. (1984)
Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair, Department of Psychology
BA, MA, Lindenwood University; PhD, Capella University
Rodermund, Robert (2010)
Assistant Professor of Finance
BSBA, Washington University; MSCE, University of Missouri-Columbia
Romero-Ghiretti, Gabriela (2012)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
BA, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina; MA, PhD, Washington University
Rosenwasser, David (2011)
Associate Professor of Marketing and Sport Management and Director, Duree Center for Entrepreneurship
BA, University of Maryland; MBA, University of Wisconsin; JD, Texas Southern University
St. Clair, Terry L. (2004)
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Director, LCIE Undergraduate Criminal Justice Degree Program
AS, Drury College; BS, Tarkio College; MS, Lindenwood University
Sakahara, Suzanne A. (1978)
Associate Professor of Art
BS, Fontbonne College; MA, Saint Louis University; MA, Washington University
Saporoschenko, Andrew (2012)
Assistant Professor of Finance and Director, LCIE Finance Clusters
BS, University of Illinois; MBA, University of Michigan; PhD, University of South Carolina
Schaefer, Patricia (2009)
Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management
BGS, University of Missouri-St. Louis; JD, Saint Louis University
Schneider, Karolina (2011)
Assistant Professor of Marketing
BA, BS, MBA, EdD, Lindenwood University
Schneider, Nancy (1999)
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
BS, MS, EdS, Southwest Missouri State University; EdD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Scholle, Benjamin A. (2002)
Professor of Communications and Chair, Department of Cinema and Television
BA, Washington University; MFA, American University
Schroeder, Cynthia A. (2010)
Associate Professor of Exercise Sciences and Dean, School of Sport, Recreation, and Exercise Sciences
BS, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; MS, Northeastern Illinois University-Chicago; PhD, University of Kansas-Lawrence
Schnellmann, Ana (1995)
Professor of English
BA, The College of St. Benedict; Graduate Certificate, MA, Ohio University; PhD, Saint Louis University
Scribner, Christopher (2000)
Professor of Psychology
BA, Earlham College; PhD, University of Tennessee
Sharp, Chryssa (2008)
Associate Professor of International Business
BS, University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana; MBA, Thunderbird School of Global Management; PhD, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Sherblom, Stephen (2008)
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
BA, University of Massachusetts; EdM, EdD, Harvard University
Shostak, Grant J. (2012)
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Director,LCIE Graduate Criminal Justice and Fire Science Degree Programs
BGS, JD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Singer, Robert A. (2009)
Associate Professor of Accounting
BS, MBA, PhD, Saint Louis University; CPA
Smith, Andrew (2011)
Assistant Professor of Communications
BA, MA, Webster University
Smith, Jeffrey (1996)
Professor of History and Chair, Department of History and Geography
BA, Mount Union College; MFA, Syracuse University; PhD, University of Akron
Smith, Kris Runberg (2002)
Professor of History
BA, University of Idaho; MA, Washington State University; PhD, Saint Louis University
Stanley, Jacob (2012)
Assistant Professor of Art
BA, DePauw University; MFA, The University of Tennessee
Stein, Michael Carl (1992)
Professor of Sociology
BA, MA, Southern Illinois University; PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Steineger, Joseph (2014)
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
BA, MA, University of Kansas, MA, PhD, University of Chicago
Stewart, Terrance A. (2007)
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Assistant Dean, Department of Educational Leadership
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia; MS, Central Missouri State University; EdD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Stocker, Gary (2012)
Assistant Professor of Management and Director, LCIE Management Clusters and MSA in Management Degree Program
BS, Eastern Illinois University; MA, Webster University;
DMgt, Webster University
Strzelec, Janet (2005)
Associate Professor of Dance and Chair, Department of Dance
BS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; MFA, Lindenwood University
Talbott, F. Robert (2007)
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
BS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; MBA, Lindenwood University
Taylor, Jennifer (2012)
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, Saint Louis University; MSN, PhD, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Tessmer, Kathryn (2012)
Associate Professor of Exercise Sciences and Chair, Department of Exercise Sciences
BA, Blackburn College; MSEd, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Thies, Jeanie (2007)
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Dean of Institutional Research
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MA, PhD, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Thomason, Andrew (2004)
Associate Professor of English and Chair, Department of American Studies
BA, Lindenwood University; MA, MLA, Washington University
Thouvenot, Frank (2005)
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
BSE, MEd, University of Missouri-St. Louis; PhD, Saint Louis University
Towers, Donna (2001)
Assistant Professor of Education
BS, Lindenwood University; MA, EdS, Northeast Missouri State University; EdD, California Coast University
Townsend, Maryann (1995)
Associate Professor of Management and Management Information Systems
BA, MS, MBA, EdD, Lindenwood University
Trawick, Chajuana (2012)
Assistant Professor of Fashion Design
BS, MBA, MFACS, Fontbonne University; PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Troy, John (2002)
Associate Professor of Art and Chair, Department of Art
BFA, Washington University; MFA, Temple University
Turner, Julie (2007)
Associate Professor of Nonprofit Administration and Chair, Department of Nonprofit Administration
BA, Hope College; MA, Michigan State University; PhD, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Vahle, William B. (2004)
Associate Professor of Management and Tennis Coach
BS, Purdue University; MBA, University of Michigan
Van der Graaf, Vanessa (2008)
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
BS, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MEd, EdS, EdD, Lindenwood University
Van Dyke, C. Renee (2001)
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science and Chair, Department of Computer Science
BS, Towson State University; MS, Midwestern State University
Vazis, Dean (2006)
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Chair, Department of Educational Leadership
BS, Southwest Missouri State University; MA, Truman State University; EdS, EdD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Voss, Edward (2006)
Assistant Professor of Communications and LUTV Operations Manager
BA, University of Missouri; MA, Webster University
Wall, Howard (2011)
Associate Professor of Economics, Director of the Institute for the Study of Economics and the Environment, and Chair, Department of Economics
BA, State University of New York at Binghamton; MA, PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo
Wall, Mike (2001)
Associate Professor of Communications, Program Manager of Mass Communications, Dean, School of Communications, and KCLC Radio General Manager
BA, MA, Lindenwood University
Walsh, Donnell (1991)
Professor of Theatre
BA, University of San Francisco; MFA, Stanford University
Walker, P.D. (2012)
Associate Professor of Nonprofit Administration
BA, MBA, Hampton University; JD, Regent University
Walton, C. Dale (2012)
Professor of Political Science and International Relations
BA, University of New Mexico; MS, Missouri State University; PhD, University of Hull, United Kingdom
Wang, David (2010)
Assistant Professor of Communications
BFA, Drake University; MFA, Louisiana Tech University
Weir, Graham (2009)
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Chair, Department of Educational Leadership
BA, Principia College; MA, Truman State University; EdS, PhD, Saint Louis University
Weitzel, Jann Rudd (1995)
Professor of Education and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
BA, MA, University of Northern Iowa; PhD, University of Iowa
Wehmer-Callahan, Laura (2012)
Assistant Professor of TESOL and Coordinator of English Preparedness for Business
BS, MA, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Welsh, Chad T. (2010)
Assistant Professor of Biology
BS, MS, Middle Tennessee State University; PhD, University of Louisville
Whaley, Michael J. (2002)
Professor of History and Dean, School of Humanities and Chair, American Studies Department
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; PhD, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Willbrand, Kimberly (2010)
Assistant Professor of Accounting
BSBA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MBA, Lindenwood University; CPA
Williams, William Shane (2005)
Assistant Professor of Music
BS, Austin Peay State University; MM, St. Louis Conservatory of Music; MM, University of Missouri-Columbia
Williamson, Shane Y. (2007)
Associate Professor of Education and Dean of First-Year Programs
BS,BA, MS, Shippensburg University; EdD, Rutgers University
Winslow, Kevin D. (2011)
Professor of Teacher Education
BA, Biola University; MEd, George Mason University, PhD, George Mason University
Wintz, Nicholas J. (2011)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BS, MA, Marshall University; PhD, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Wisdom, Sherrie (2009)
Associate Professor of Education
BSE, Truman State University; MEd, University of Missouri-Columbia; MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; EdS, Webster University; EdD, Lindenwood University
Witherspoon, Pernell (2005)
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
BS, MS, PhD, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Wright, Paul (2007)
Associate Professor of Physical Education and Health
BS, MS, Clemson University; PhD, University of Utah
Young, Delaine C. (2001)
Associate Professor of Exercise Sciences and Athletic Trainer
BA, Lakeland College; MEd, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; EdD, Lindenwood University
Zweier, Tricia (2011)
Assistant Professor of Dance
BS, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; MS, MFA, University of North Carolina-Greensboro