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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 Program Director, BS in Health Management
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 and Secondary Student Teaching
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, NCAA Sports
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

Ball, Andrew (2012)
Assistant Professor of Humanities and Program Director, 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)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
BS, MS, University of Missouri-Rolla; PhD, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Beckerle, John R. (2001)
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)
Professor of Psychology
BA, Southwest Missouri State University; MA, PsyD, Georgia School of Professional Psychology

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

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; CPA

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)
Associate Professor of French, English and Gender Studies; Chair, Department of Gender Studies
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

Carlos, Peter (2004)
Associate Professor of Communications and LUTV Station Manager
BA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MA, Middlebury College; MFA, Lindenwood University

Carnes, Geremy (2013)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, University of Notre Dame; PhD, University of Michigan

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; Program Director, Marketing Clusters; and MSA in Marketing
BS, MIAA, Southwest Missouri State University; PhD, Saint Louis University

Cochran, Vanessa (2011)
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

Cohen, Theodore W. (2014)
Assistant Professor of History
BA, Yale University; PhD, University of Maryland, College Park

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, Benjamin (2014)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, Davidson College; MA, Northwestern University; MA Washington University; PhD, Washington University

Cooper, Richard Alan (2012)
Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management and Program Director, BS in Undergraduate Human Resource Management
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

Cupples, Tommy (2013)
Associate Professor of Information Technology and Program Director, BS and MS in Information Technology
BA, Union University; BS, Missouri Baptist University; MS, Washington University; EdD, NOVA Southeastern University

Curtis, Ryan (2008)
Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands
BS, Missouri State University; MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; EdD, Lindenwood University

Cusumano, Joseph (2013)
Associate Professor of Counseling and Director, Student Counseling and Resource Center
BS, MEd, University of Missouri-St. Louis; PhD, Saint Louis University

Daly, Shelly (2011)
Associate 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 Archaeology 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

DeVore, Sherry (2008)
Instructor 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)
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 Program Director, Bachelor of Liberal Studies and Communications Clusters
BA, Southwestern College; MEd, University of Missouri-Columbia; MFA, Lindenwood 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

Falk, Jill (2006)
Associate Professor of Communications; Program Manager, Journalism; and 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

Fleitz, Elizabeth (2013)
Assistant Professor of English
BS, MA, PhD, Bowling Green State University

Ford, Yvonnda L. (2012)
Assistant Professor of Health Management and Program Director, MS in Healthcare Administration 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, School of Accelerated Degree Programs
BS, University of Illinois-Urbana; MEd, PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia

Gibbs, Yvonne (2008)
Associate Professor of Library Media and Chair, Advanced Teacher Education Program
BSE, Southeast Missouri State University; MA, EdD, Lindenwood University

Gietschier, Steven P. (2009)
University Curator; Associate Professor of History; and Faculty Athletics Representative, SLS Sports
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

Glynn, James M. (2014)
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Program Director, MS in Criminal Justice
BA, Loyola University of Chicago; MA, Catholic University of America; JD Tulane University

Godar, Tom (2003)
Associate Professor of Athletic Training; 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

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)
Associate Professor of Music and Chair, Department of Music
BA, Central Missouri State University; MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Grosso, Tina (2010)
Assistant Professor of Gerontology and Program Director, MA in Gerontology
BS, MS Lindenwood University

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

Hamra, Teresa (2015)
Assistant Professor of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
BSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MSN, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Harding, Kimberly (2015)
Instructor and Director, Field and Clinical Experiences
BS, Southeast Missouri State University; MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; PhD, Saint Louis University BA, Southwest Missouri State University; MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; PhD, Saint Louis University

Hargate, Jon Grant (1983)
Professor of Art
AA, Meramec Community College; BFA, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; MFA, University of Cincinnati

Harris, Shenika (2014)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
BA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MA, Saint Louis University; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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 Program Director, BA and MA in Communications
BA, University of Wisconsin; MA, City University of New York; PhD, University of Wisconsin

Hendrix, Evelyn K. (2007)
Associate 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, EdD , 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, Business Administration Degress
BA, National-Louis University; MBA, Lindenwood University; DMgt, Webster University

Hollis, Stuart (2014)
Assistant Professor of Theatre and Technical Director
BFA, Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music; MFA, Southern Methodist University

Hoormann, Matthew (2014)
Assistant Professor of Music
BM, MM, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; DMA, University of California Los Angeles

Horstmeier, James (1996)
Associate Professor of Education and Program Director, Cross-Cultural and Social Science Clusters
BS, University of Missouri; MS, Lindenwood University

Hubbell, Audra (2014)
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
BFA, Truman State University; MFA, University of Illinois at Chicago

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)
Associate 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)
Associate Professor of Theatre and Chair, Department of Theatre
BFA, Midwestern State University; MFA, University of Arkansas

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)
Associate Professor of Counseling
BA, MA, PhD, Saint Louis University

Kelly, Nicholas (2019)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
MA, MFA, Lindenwood University

Kerksick, Chad (2015)
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
BS, Truman State University; MS, University of Memphis; PhD, Baylor University

Kerksiek, Jo Ellen (1997)
Professor of History and Director, Study Abroad
BS, MA, Northwest Missouri State University; PhD, University of Kansas

Kichkha, Areerat (2013)
Assistant Professor of Economics and Program 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

Kottmeyer, Rita (1990)
Professor of Mathematics; Director, Math and Science Clusters
BS, MA, PhD, Saint Louis 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

Lerman, Mark D. (2008)
Associate Professor of Human Resource Management and Program Director, MS in Graduate Human Resource Management
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MA, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology

Lively, Jason Dude (2007)
Professor of Communications and Program Manager of Interactive Multimedia and Web Design
BS, Howard Payne University; MBA, Tarleton State University; PhD, Nova Southeastern University

Long, John (2012)
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership 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)
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Recreation Administration
BA, Southern Virginia University; MS, University of Idaho; EdD, Lindenwood University

Mack, Jennifer (2010)
Assistant Professor of Accounting and Chair, Department of Accounting
BS, MGE, University of Central Oklahoma; PhD, Walden 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 and Chair, Department of History and 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

McKinney, Brandon (2012)
Assistant Professor of Communications
BA, MFA, Lindenwood University

McMaken, W. Travis (2011)
Assistant Professor of Religion and Chair, General Studies Program
BA, Wheaton College; MDiv, PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary

Mead, Mary Elizabeth (2004)
Professor of Humanities and Program Director, MFA in Writing
BA, MFA, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Menninga, Nadine L. (2007)
Associate 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

Millians, Andrew (2014)
Assistant Professor of Communications
BA, University of Georgia; MFA, Florida State University

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)
Professor of Social Work and Dean, School of Human Services
BS, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; MSW, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana; 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)
Associate Professor of Theatre
BA, Saint Louis University; MA, Northwestern University

Nunez-Betelu, Maite (2008)
Professor of Spanish
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)
Professor of Marketing
BA, University of Calabar; MBA, University of Lagos; MPhil, OA University 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
BA, Samford University; MA, University of Alabama

Plate, Daniel (2004)
Associate Professor of English
BA, Taylor University; MFA, University of Arkansas; MA, Washington University; PhD, Washington University

Poertner, Tim (2008)
Associate Professor of Theatre and Lighting Director
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MFA, University of Texas-Austin

Porter, Renee (2007)
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)
Associate Professor of Counseling and Assistant Dean, Department of Counseling
BPsy, MEd, PhD, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Ratican, Jeremiah (2014)
Assistant Professor of Communications
AA, East Central College; BA, Webster University; MS, University of Advancing Technology

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 (2009)
Assistant Professor of Finance
BSBA, Washington University; MSCFE, 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

Ruettgers, Mary (2014)

Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Middle/Secondary School Program Chair

BS, McKendree; MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MA, EdD, Lindenwood University

Sakahara, Suzanne A. (1978)
Associate Professor of Art
BS, Fontbonne College; MA, Saint Louis University; MA, Washington University

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 Program Manager 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 (1995)
Professor of Psychology
BA, Earlham College; PhD, University of Tennessee

Sharp, Chryssa (2008)
Associate Professor of International Business
BS, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign; 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
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
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

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 Program Director, Management Clusters and MSA in Management
BS, Eastern Illinois University; MA, Webster University; DMgt, Webster University

Strzelec, Janet (1998)
Associate Professor of Dance and Chair, Department of Dance
BS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; MFA, Lindenwood University

Sweeney, Daniel (2014)

Associate Professor of Sport Management

BEd, McGill University; MHK, University of Windsor, Ontario Canada; PhD, Florida State University

Talbott, F. Robert (2007)
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
BS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; MBA, Lindenwood University

Taylor, Jennifer (2013)
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, Institutional Research
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MA, PhD, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Thomason, Andrew (2004)
Associate Professor of English
BA, Lindenwood University; MA, MLA, Washington University

Towers, Donna (1998)
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 and Design
BFA, Washington University; MFA, Temple University

Tucciarone, Kristy (2014)
Associate Professor of Communications Program Manager of Advertising and Public Relations: Corporate Communications
BA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MA, Lindenwood University; PhD, University of Missouri-St. Louis

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

Wagener, Donna (2014)

Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

BA, MA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; EdD, Maryville University

Wall, Howard (2011)
Associate Professor of Economics; Director, Hammond Institute; Director, Center for 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, Mass Communications; Dean, School of Communications; and General Manager, KCLC Radio
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

Wehmer-Callahan, Laura (2012)
Instructor of TESOL and Coordinator, 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; 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)
Associate 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, First-Year Programs
BSBA, MS, Shippensburg University; MBA, Lindenwood University; EdD, Rutgers University

Winslow, Kevin D. (2011)
Professor of Educational Leadership
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 Educational Leadership; and Supervisor, EdD Dissertations
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

Wooldridge, Cynthia (2012)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
BS, Truman State University; MA, PhD, Washington University

Wright, Paul (2007)
Associate Professor of Physical Education and Health
BS, MS, Clemson University; PhD, University of Utah

Young, Delaine C. (2000)
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