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G. Dean Abbott, M.A.T., 2010
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.A., 1994, Anderson University; M.A., 2000, Ball State University; M.A.T., 2003, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Karla R. Adu, M.S., 2008
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1999, Capital University; M.S., 2002, The Ohio State University
Margaret Allotey-Pappoe, M.F.A., 2011
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
B.A., 2001, Kwame Nkrumah University; M.A., 2007, Bradley University; M.F.A., 2010, Bradley University
M. Doug Banbury, M.B.A., 2009
Assistant Professor of Marketing and Vice President for Enrollment Development and Marketing
B.S., 1991, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.B.A., 1997, Ashland University
Timothy L. Barrett, M.A., 2005
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1974, Oral Roberts University; M.A., 1980, The Ohio State University
Carrie D. Beal, Ph.D., 2007
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 1999, Ashland University; Ph.D., 2006, Emory University
Andrew S. Belleman, M.A.Ed., 2011
Assistant Professor of Education and Men's Soccer Coach
B.A., 2006, Cedarville University; MAEd, 2008, Wilmington College
D. Eric Browning, M.A., 2005
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Director of Counseling and Wellness
B.A., 1990, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.A., 1998, Ashland Theological Seminary
Michael L. Crawford, M.B.A., 2008
Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., 1998, Cedarville University; M.B.A., 2005, The Ohio State University
Lena S. Crouso, 2010
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S.Ed., 1984, Ohio University; M.Ed., 1989, University of Central Florida; Ed.S., 1994, Stetson University
Christopher J. Devine, M.A. 2011
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., 2006, Connecticut College; M.A., 2008, The Ohio State University
Joanie R. F. Gruber, M.S.W., 2010
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.Ed., 1980, Wayne State University; M.A., 1988, Eastern Michigan University; M.S.W., 1996, University of Cincinnati
Nathaniel L. Hansen, M.F.A., 2010
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 2000, Southwest Minnesota State University; M.F.A, 2004, Minnesota State University Moorhead; Ph.D., 2011, University of South Dakota
H. James Harriman, M.B.A., 2005
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., 1970, The Ohio State University; M.B.A., 1980 University of Dayton
Teresa G. Haverstock, M.B.A., 2007
Assistant Professor of Management
B.B.A., 2002, M.S.M., 2005, and M.B.A., 2007, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Dorothea R. Hawthorne, Ph.D., 2009
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 1992, Grove City College; M.A., 1996 and Ph.D., 2005, University of Chicago
Andrew M. Hendrixson, M.F.A., 2011
Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., 2008, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, M.F.A., 2011, University of Florida School of Art
Rebecca E. Hinch, M.S., 2007
Assistant Professor of Education and Preschool Director
B.S., 1967, University of Ashland; M.S., 1981, University of Dayton
Jeana L. Howald, M.Ed., 1989
Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Assistant Athletic Director and Women’s Softball Coach
B.A., 1982, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.Ed., 1989, Ashland University
Brian D. Humphrey, M.S. 2006
Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Athletic Trainer
B.A., 1994, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.S., 1997, Ohio University
Judy R. Madtes, M.B.A., 1990
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S. in Bus. Ed., 1979, Trevecca Nazarene University; M.B.A., 1996, City University
Traci L. McCarty, M.S.W. 2011
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1998, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.S.W., 2000, The Ohio State University
Sharon K. Metcalfe, M.Ed., 2007
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., 1980 and M.Ed., 1989, Eastern Nazarene College
Elizabeth J. Napier, M.A. Ed., 2007
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., 2002, Ohio University; M.A., 2006, Muskingum College
Chris E. Neuenschwander, M.B.A., 2005
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., 1993, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.B.A., 2003, Ashland University
Paul E. Nixon, M.L.S., 2001
Assistant Professor of Library Science and Public Services/Systems Librarian
B.A., 1975, MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.Div., 1983, Nazarene Theological Seminary; M.L.S., 1993, University of Missouri-Columbia
James R. Parks, M.B.A, 2006
Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., 1982, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.B.A., 1995, Ashland University
Scott A. Peterson, M.A., 2008
Assistant Professor of Religion and University Chaplain
B.S., 1990, Southern Nazarene University; M.A., 2005, Trevecca Nazarene University
Merel E. Pickenpaugh, M.A., 2004
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., 1971, Olivet Nazarene University; M.A., 1976, The Ohio State University
J. Matthew Price, Ph.D., 2009
Assistant Professor of Christian Education
B.A., 1994, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.Div., 1997, Nazarene Theological Seminary; Ph.D., 2001, The University of Kansas
Joseph D. Rinehart, M.A., 2008
Assistant Professor of Communication and Director of Broadcasting
B.A., 1991, Otterbein College; M.A., 2008, Spring Arbor University
Jill R. Risner, M.B.A., 2006
Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., 2001, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.B.A., 2005, Ashland University
Yvonne R. Schultz, Ph.D., 2000
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 1979, Crown College; M.A., 1994, University of Akron; Ph.D., 2009,
Donna R. Shiverdecker, M.Ed., 1984
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 1973, Olivet Nazarene University; M.Ed., 1979, University of Pittsburgh
Lynn E. Shoemaker, M.Ed., 2011
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., 1993, Malone College; M.Ed., 1995, Ashland University
Trudy P. Singletary, M.S.W., 2006
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., 1988, and M.S.W., 1990, West Virginia University
Ardyth A. Stull, M.A.Ed., 2005
Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.A., 1991, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.A., 1999, Liberty University; M.A.Ed., 2004, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Keith D. Veale, M.A., 1988
Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Men’s Baseball Coach
B.A., 1979, John Wesley College; M.A., 1982, The Ohio State University
Rebecca B. Wagner, M.S., 2007
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., 1977, University of Delaware; M.S., 2007, University of Phoenix
W. Brett Wiley, Ph.D., 2008
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 1998, Berry College; M.A., 2002, and Ph.D., 2008, University of Georgia
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