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Graduate & Pharmacy Catalog 2012-2013 
    
Graduate & Pharmacy Catalog 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Full-Time Faculty


Mireille Aleman (2009)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
School of Arts and Sciences
A.A., Palm Beach Community College; B.A., Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University.

Kathleen M. Anderson (1996)
Professor of English
School of Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Teaching Award, 2006
A.B., Harvard University; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Iowa.

David M. Athey (2003)
Associate Professor of English
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., St. Cloud State University;
M.F.A., Hamline University.

Joshua Avery (2006)
Assistant Professor of English
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Dallas.

Karelynne Ayayo (2004)
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
School of Ministry
B.A., The College of Wooster;
M.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary; Th.D., Boston University.

Steven L. Baker (2009)
Librarian
Dean, Warren Library
B.A., Samford University; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Kentucky.

Cora Barnhart (2001)
Associate Professor of Economics
Rinker School of Business
B.S., Francis Marion University;
M.A., Ph.D., Clemson University.

Patricia A. Bassett (2002)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
School of Arts and Sciences
Director of Online Learning
B.A., Westfield State College; M.A., University of Maine, Orono; Ed.D. Candidate, Nova Southeastern University.

Stephanie Bennett (2005)
Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies; Associate Dean
School of Communication and Media
B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.A., Monmouth University; Ph.D., Regent University.

Wesley B. Borucki (2003)
Associate Professor of History
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., Michigan State University;
M.A., University of Massachusetts – Amherst; Ph.D., University of Alabama.

H. Denise Breitkreuz (2005)
Assistant Professor of Physical Education
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
B.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State
University; M.S., Baylor University.

Christine L. Brooks (2006)
Assistant Professor of NursingSchool of Nursing
Outstanding Teaching Award, 2012
B.S.N., Georgia Southern University; M.S.N., Kennesaw State University; Additional Studies: Nova Southeastern University

Carolanne Brown (1991)
Instructor of Education
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research and Effectiveness
B.S., M.Ed., Texas Tech University.

Daniel L. Brown (2005)
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
Director of Faculty Development
B.S., University of Wisconsin; Pharm D., University of the Pacific.

Fred J. Browning (2003)
Associate Professor of Physics
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., University of Illinois at
Champagne-Urbana; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago.

Sara Louise Browning (2005)
Assistant Professor of Biology
School of Arts and Sciences
A.S., Waubonsee Community College; B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.S., Northern Illinois University.

Keysha L. Bryant (2007)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
Pharm.D., Florida A&M University.

Don Butler (2007)
Associate Professor of Theatre
School of Communication and Media
B.A., Emory University;
M.F.A., Florida Atlantic University;
Additional studies, American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Terriel R. Byrd (1999)
Professor of Urban Christian Ministry
School of Ministry
Outstanding Teaching Award, 2007
A.S., Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary; B.A., M.A., Miami
University; M.Div., United Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Union Institute and University.

Ann Cadaret (2004)
Associate Professor of Theatre
School of Communication and Media
B.F.A., University of Florida; M.F.A., Pennsylvania State University.

John H. Calhoun (1983)
Professor of History
and Political Science
School of Arts and Sciences
A.B., Albright College; M.A.,
Rutgers, The State University of
New Jersey; Ph.D., University of
Pittsburgh.

Suzanne Cardona (2009)
Assistant Professor of Biology
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., Palm Beach Atlantic University ’99; Ph.D.,
University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Curt J. Carlson (2006)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, M.D., George Washington
University; Pharm.D., Palm Beach
Atlantic University, ’05.

David K. Carson (2006)
Professor of Psychology
Orlando Campus
B.A., University of Colorado; M.A.,
Denver Seminary; Ph.D., Texas
Tech University.

Monserrat Casado-Kehoe (2007)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Orlando Campus
B.A., University of Barcelona (Spain);
M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Jacintha Cauffield (2011)
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., Bowling Green State University;
Pharm.D., University of Maryland at Baltimore.

Elias B. Chahine (2007)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
Doctorat d’exercice en Pharmacie,
Universite’ Saint-Joseph (Lebanon);
Pharm.D., Lebanese American University (Lebanon).

Roger Chapman (2007)
Associate Professor of History
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., University of Maryland;
M.A., Wheaton College;
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University.

Mike Chen (2007)
Professor of
Business Statistics
Rinker School of Business
B.S., Soochow University, Taipei,
Taiwan; M.A., M.S., M.Phi., Ph.D.,
Columbia University.

Thomas C. Chesnes (2002)
Associate Professor of Biology
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida.

Angela S. Clauson (2010)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
Pharm.D., University of Tennessee-Memphis.

Patrick Clifford (2007)
Assistant Professor of Violin
Director of the Preparatory Department
School of Music and Fine Arts
B.M., Cleveland Institute of Music; M.M., University of Miami.

David Compton (2000)
Professor of Psychology
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
B.A., Concord College; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Georgia.

Paul Copan (2004)
The Pledger Family Chair
Professor of Philosophy and Ethics
School of Ministry
B.A., Columbia International
University; M.A., M.Div., Trinity
International University; Ph.D.,
Marquette University.

Victor A. Copan (2004)
Associate Professor of Ministry, Leadership, and Biblical Studies
School of Ministry
B.A., Columbia International
University; M.A., M.Div., Trinity
International University; Th.D.,
University of Vienna, Austria

Janet Cornella (2001)
Associate Professor of Education
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
B.A., Boston College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Florida Atlantic
University.

Jim Craft (2007)
Associate Professor of Art
School of Music and Fine Arts
B.S., M.A., Bob Jones University;
M.F.A., Clemson University.

Bernard Cueto (2006)
Assistant Professor of Biblical and
Theological Studies
Campus Pastor
School of Ministry
B.A., Florida International University;
Th.M., Ph.D. , Dallas Theological Seminary.

Matthew J. DellaVecchia (2006)
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., Ph.D., University of Florida.

Thomas Dodson (2010)
Professor of Psychology
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
B.S., James Madison University; M.Ed., University of Virginia;
Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Craig Domeck (2005)
Assistant Professor of Management
Orlando Campus Dean, Central Florida Campuses
B.A., Northwestern University;
M.B.A., Rollins College;
Ed.D., University of Central Florida.

Carl Donner (2006)
Assistant Professor of English/Writing
MacArthur School of Leadership
B.A., Randolph-Macon College;
M.A., State University of New York at New Paltz.

Erin Dorval (2009)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Director of Experiential Programs – Community Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
Pharm.D., Albany School of Pharmacy.

Sanaz Dovell (2011)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., University of Florida; Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University.

Judith Drumm (2005)
Associate Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., Adelphi University; M.S.N.,
D.N.Sc., Florida Atlantic University.

Cheri L. du Mée (1994)
Associate Librarian
Warren Library
Learning Resources Consultant
B.S., Miami Christian College;
M.A., University of South Florida.

Andrea Dyben (2012)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Orlando Campus
B.S., M.S., Palm Beach Atlantic University ’99, ’03; Additional Studies: Regent University.

Joe J. Eassa Jr. (1977)
Professor of Graduate Business Studies
Rinker School of Business
Outstanding Teaching Award, 1988
B.S.B.A., University of Florida;
M.B.A., Florida Atlantic University;
D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University.

Joanne Eckler (2000)
Associate Professor of Education
Associate Dean
MacArthur School of Leadership
B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Ed.D., Florida Atlantic University.

Susan H. Edgar (2004)
Assistant Professor of Journalism
School of Communication and Media
Director of Student Publications
B.A., University of Virginia;
M.A., American University.

Tim Eichner (2009)
Associate Professor of Graphic Arts
School of Music and Fine Arts
B.S., Pensacola Christian College; M.F.A., Florida Atlantic University;
Additional Studies: Philadelphia School of Printing and Advertising.

Linda M. Ellington (2004)
Associate Professor of Business
MacArthur School of Leadership
B.S., M.S., Palm Beach Atlantic
University, ’97, ’99; Ed.D., Florida Atlantic University;
Additional studies, University of Oxford, University of Warwick, London Business Institute, United Kingdom.

Jenifer B. Elmore (2005)
Associate Professor of English
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., University of the South; M.A.,
Ph.D., Florida State University.

Lynn K. Erickson (2008)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., University of South Florida; M.S.N., Florida Atlantic
University; Additional studies, University of Florida.

Jamie Fairclough (2009)
Assistant Professor of Administrative and Social Science
Assistant Dean for Assessment
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., M.P.H., , M.S.Pharm., University of Florida; Ph.D., Florida State University.

Mary J. Ferrill (2006)
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Dean
Gregory School of Pharmacy
Pharm.D., University of Nebraska.

William M. B. Fleming, Jr. (1992)
Lecturer of Political Science
School of Arts and Sciences
President
B.A., Guilford College.

Donna Fowler (1994)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., Carson Newman College;
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University.

Tom Fowler (2003)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., Vanderbilt University;
M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of
Technology.

Susan Gillan (2011)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S., M.S.N., University of Phoenix.

Daniel J. Gordon (2003)
Professor of Theatre
School of Communication and Media
B.A., University of South Florida;
M.F.A., University of Southern
California.

Gary J. Goss (1976)
Professor of Biology
School of Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Teaching Award, 1989
B.S., M.S., Florida Atlantic University; Ph.D., University of Miami.

Yasmin Grace (2008)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., Nova Southeastern University; Pharm.D., Palm Beach Atlantic University ’07.

John R. Grawe (1994)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., Northern Illinois University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Southern
Mississippi.

Steven Gregg (2007)
Assistant Professor of English
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., Whitworth College;
M.A., Ph.D., Washington State University.

Jonathan Grenz (2007)
Associate Professor of Ministry
Leadership Studies
School of Ministry
B.A., M.Div., North American Baptist College;
Ph.D., Biola University.

Bryon Grohman (2006)
Associate Professor of Voice
School of Music and Fine Arts
B.Mus., M.Mus., New England
Conservatory of Music; D.Mus., Indiana University.

Marsha Guntharp (2007)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Ohio State University.

Seena Haines (2001)
Professor of Pharmacy Administration
Associate Dean for Faculty
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., Florida International
University; Pharm.D., Nova
Southeastern University.

Beth G. Hallquist (2008)
Assistant Professor of Communication
School of Communication and Media
B.A., M.A., University of Florida.

Robert Tyler Hamilton (2006)
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
Program Director/Clinical Coordinator for the Athletic Training Program
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
B.S., California State University;
M.S., The University of North Carolina.

Erenie Hanna (2012)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
Pharm.D., Palm Beach Atlantic University ‘10; Additional Studies: University of South Florida.

Craig Hanson (2006)
Associate Professor of Philosophy
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., M.A., Illinois State University;
Ph.D., Syracuse University.

Amy Henneman (2010)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., Emmanuel College; Pharm. D., Palm Beach Atlantic University ’09.

Philip Henry (1999)
Associate Professor of Psychology
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
B.A., Palm Beach Atlantic
University, ‘79; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary;
M.S., Chestnut Hill College;
Ph.D., Temple University.

Patrick A. Heyman (2003)
Associate Professor of Nursing
Associate Dean, School of Nursing
B.S., Palm Beach Atlantic University, ‘94;
B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D., University of Florida.

Melvin Holder (2008)
Assistant Professor of
Organizational Management
Orlando Campus
M.S., Ed.D., University of Memphis.

Geoffrey Holland (2002)
Associate Professor of Music
School of Music and Fine Arts
B.M., Westminster Choir College;
M.M., University of Cincinnati;
D.M., Indiana University.

David Horkott (2002)
Associate Professor of Philosophy
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., M.A., Wheaton College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Dallas.

Wesley Jamison (2009)
Associate Professor of Communication
School of Communication and Media
B.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., Oregon State University;
Ph.D. Candidate, University of Florida.

Samuel Joeckel (2002)
Associate Professor of English
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., University of Nevada-Las Vegas; M.A., Baylor University;
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University.

Arthur H. Johnson (2006)
Professor of Leadership and
Organizational Development
MacArthur School of Leadership
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., University of
Florida; Ed.D., Florida Atlantic
University.

Ashley Johnson (2012)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
Pharm. D., Palm Beach Atlantic University ’11.

Jaseline J. Johnson-Isaac (2011)
Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Media
School of Communication and Media
B.A., University of Toronto; M.A., Seton Hall University

R. Audy Johnston (2007)
Assistant Professor of
Leadership and Management
MacArthur School of Leadership
B.S., M.S., Palm Beach Atlantic
University ’99, ’01.

Susan E. Jones (1998)
Professor of English
Associate Dean for Arts and Humanities
School of Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Teaching Award, 2004
B.A., University of New Hampshire,
M.A., Stetson University;
Ph.D., University of Florida.

Mark Kaprive (2000)
Instructor in Cross-Cultural Studies
School of Ministry
Director of Campus Ministries
and Missions
B.S., University of Tulsa;
M.A., Biola University.

Barbara M. Kelly (2003)
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., Massachusetts College
of Pharmacy; M.S., Nova
Southeastern University.

Jeffrey W. Kennedy (2006)
Assistant Professor of Business
Rinker School of Business
B.B.A., Florida Atlantic University;
M.B.A., D.B.A., Nova
Southeastern University.

Phyllis King (2011)
Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., East Tennessee State University;
M.S.N., Ph.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Kathleen Klein (1999)
Associate Professor of Dance
School of Music and Fine Arts
B.F.A., M.F.A., Florida Atlantic
University; Ph.D., Lynn University.

Joseph A. Kloba (1995)
Professor of Psychology
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
Provost & Chief Academic Officer
B.S., M.Ed., Indiana University of
Pennsylvania; Ed.D., University
of Rochester; Additional Studies:
State University of New York
at Brockport, University of Arizona
in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Timothy Ladd (2000)
Associate Professor of Education
School of Education
and Behavioral Studies
B.A., M.I.M., Baylor University;
Ed.D., Texas A&M University.

Nathan Lane II (2007)
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
School of Ministry
B.A., Lee University;
M.A.T.S., Th.M., Columbia Theological
Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor University.

Ann Langlois (2001)
Associate Professor of Business
Rinker School of Business
B.A., Bryant College; M.B.A.,
Bryant College; D.B.A., Argosy
University.

Edgar Langlois (1998)
Professor of Business
Rinker School of Business
B.A., Bryant College;
M.B.A., Lesley College;
D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University.

James A. Laub (2005)
Professor of Leadership Studies
Dean, MacArthur School of Leadership
B.A., Miami Christian University;
M.A., Azusa Pacific University;
Ed.D., Florida Atlantic University.

David A. Lawson (2005)
Professor of Psychology
Orlando Campus
B.S., Radford University;
M.A., Psy.D., Biola University.

Charles Lee (2005)
Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., National Taiwan University;
M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D.,
University of California.

Velma Lee (2011)
Assistant Professor of Management
Rinker School of Business
B.S., M.S., University of Oregon;
Ph.D., University of Birmingham (United Kingdom).

Michelle Lesé (2011)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
Pharm. D., Palm Beach Atlantic University ’09.

Charles E. Lester (1991)
Professor of Communication
School of Communication and Media
Outstanding Teaching Award, 2002
B.R.E., Baptist Bible Seminary;
M.A., Eastern Michigan;
Ph.D., Wayne State University.

Cindy Lewis (2008)
Instructor of Organizational Leadership and Management
MacArthur School of Leadership
B.S., M.S., Palm Beach Atlantic
University ’03, ’06.

Billy R. Lewter (1985)
Professor of Psychology
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
Outstanding Teaching Award, 1993
A.B., University of Louisville;
M.A., Eastern Kentucky University;
Ph.D., University of Kentucky.

Charles O. Lobdell (1983)
Professor of Chemistry
School of Arts and Sciences
A.B., Ohio Wesleyan University;
M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity
School; Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton.

Lisa Marzano (2011)
Director of Writing Programs; Assistant Professor of English
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., M.S., Fontbonne College;
M.B.A., Webster University;
M.F.A., Spalding University;
Additional Studies: Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Joanne Masella (2008)
Professor of Nursing
Dean, School of Nursing
B.S.N., A.R.N.P., Florida Atlantic
University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University.

Kathy R. Maxwell (2009)
Assistant Professor of Biblical and
Theological Studies
School of Ministry
B.A., Hardin-Simmons University;
M.Div., Logsdon School of Theology;
Ph.D., Baylor University.

Nathan Maxwell (2009)
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
School of Ministry
B.A., M.Div., Hardin-Simmons University;
Ph.D., Baylor University.

Allen McCoy (2012)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
School of Communication and Media
B.F.A., Wayne State University; M.F.A., University of Central Florida.

Donald McCulloch (1996)
Associate Professor of Psychology
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
B.A., The King’s College; M.A.,
Wheaton College; M.S., Ph.D.,
Nova Southeastern University.

Angie K. McDonald (2003)
Associate Professor of Psychology
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
B.S., Abilene Christian University;
M.S., Texas A&M University;
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.

Adriane McPheeters (2011)
Nursing Skills Lab Coordinator
School of Nursing
B.S. Alvorada University (Brazil);
B.S.N., Barry University;
M.S.N., South University.

J. Duane Meeks (2002)
Associate Professor of Mass Media
Dean, School of Communication
and Media
B.A., University of Toronto;
M.A., Regent University;
Ph.D., University of Maryland.

Amalya Mihnea (2011)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., Babes-Bolyai University (Romania);
M.S., Ph.D, Florida Atlantic University.

Thomas Miller (2004)
Assistant Professor of Business
MacArthur School of Leadership
B.A., Butler University; M.P.A.,
Western Michigan University.

Lloyd L. Mims (2000)
Professor of Music
Dean, School of Music and Fine Arts
B.M.E., M.M., University of
Southern Mississippi; D.M.A.,
The Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary.

Marilyn Mims (2004)
Artist in Residence of Vocal Music
School of Music and Fine Arts
B.M., University of Southern Mississippi; Additional Studies: Indiana University. Grammy Award winner for Opera Recording (1989); retired solo artist: Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Teátro Colon, Teatre de Genève, Carnegie Hall, and major stages on five continents.

James G. Mitroka (2008)
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., Michigan State University;
M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University.

Kate Myers de Vega (2007)
Assistant Professor of English/Writing
MacArthur School of Leadership
B.A., Barnard College; M.A.,
Western Michigan University;
M.A., University of South Carolina.

Carmela R. Nanton (2001)
Professor of Education
MacArthur School of Leadership
B.A., State University of New York
at Stony Brook; M.S., Palm Beach
Atlantic University, ‘98;
Ed.D., Columbia University.

Edwin R. Nordine (1987)
Librarian
Warren Library
Assistant Dean
B.S., M.S., Southern Illinois
University; M.L.S., North Texas
State University; Additional
Studies: Eastern Illinois University.

Adwoa O. Nornoo (2008)
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B. Pharm., Ahmadu Bello University (Nigeria);
M.S., Ph.D., University of Houston.

Michael O’Connor (2007)
Assistant Professor of Music
School of Music and Fine Arts
B.S., Tennessee Technological University;
M.M., M.M., Ph.D., Florida State University.

Sara Palasch (2011)
Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages
School of Arts and Sciences
LL.B., University Regiomontana of Monterrey (Mexico); M.A., University de la Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris III (France); M.A., Paris Institute for Foreign Trade (France);
A.B.D., University of Nanterre (France).

Nicholas V. Palmieri (2004)
Professor of Adult Education
MacArthur School of Leadership
B.A., California University
of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Pennsylvania
State University; Ed.D., University
of South Florida.

Pamela Payne (1999)
Assistant Professor of English
MacArthur School of Leadership
B.A., Florida State University;
M.A., Florida Atlantic University;
Additional studies, University of Miami.

Kenneth Pembamoto (2002)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., State University
of New York at Buffalo.

Marcia Pérez-Rivera (2005)
Associate Professor of Spanish
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., University of Havana; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Miami.

Kenneth Phillips (1998)
Professor of Music Education
School of Music and Fine Arts
B.A., University of Mobile; M.M.E.,
University of Southern Mississippi;
Ph.D., Temple University.

Francisco A. Plaza (2005)
Associate Professor of Political Science
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., M.A., Universidad
Metropolitana (Venezuela);
M.A., Ph.D., The Catholic
University of America.

Gary R. Poe (1995)
Associate Professor of History
School of Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Teaching Award, 2010
B.S., Colorado State University;
M.Div., Golden Gate Baptist
Theological Seminary; Ph.D.,
The Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary.

Roger Pontbriand (2005)
Assistant Professor of Popular Music
School of Music and Fine Arts
B.M., M.M., University of Akron.

Mara Poulakos (2009)
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., New York University; B. Pharm., Pharm. D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York.

David Pounds (2004)
Professor of Graphic Arts
School of Music and Fine Arts
B.A., M.A., M.F.A., California State
University, Fullerton.

Deborah Lee Prescott (2003)
Associate Professor of English
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., M.A., University of Utah;
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.

Linda C. Raeder (2001)
Associate Professor of Political Science
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University;
M.Ed., University of Virginia;
M.A., University of Richmond;
Ph.D., The Catholic University of America.

E. Randolph Richards (2006)
Professor of Biblical Studies
Dean, School of Ministry
B.S., Texas Wesleyan College; M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary.

Thomas Robertson (2009)
Assistant Professor of Administrative and Social Science
Assistant Dean of Students
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., Central Michigan University;
M.A., Michigan State University;
Ph.D. Candidate, University of Florida.

Beate Rodewald (1989)
Associate Professor of English
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., University of Freiburg; M.A., Slippery Rock University;
Ph.D., Kent State University.

Vanessa Rowan (2010)
Assistant Professor of Biology
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., Florida State University; Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University.

Olga Rybalkina (2005)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
School of Education
and Behavioral Studies
B.A., M.A., Eastern Ukraine University;
M.Ed., Ph.D., The University of Toledo.

Gene A. Sale (2001)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Dean, School of Education and Behavioral Studies
B.A., University of Arkansas; M.A., Liberty University; Ed.D., University of Sarasota.

Marile L. Santamarina (2006)
Assistant Professor of
Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., University of Miami; M.S., University of Florida; Pharm.D., Nova Southeastern University.

Linda Sedlacek (2011)
Assistant Professor of Earth Science and Oceanography
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University.

Stephen W. Selby (2001)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Rowan University;
Ed.D., Temple University.

Pamela K. Sigafoose (2001)
Assistant Professor of Education
MacArthur School of Leadership
B.S., M.S., Palm Beach Atlantic University, ’93, ‘96; Ed.D. Candidate, Argosy University.

John W. Sizemore (2008)
Assistant Professor of Journalism
School of Communication and Media
B.A., Virginia Tech; M.A., Regent University.

David J. Smith (2007)
Professor of Management
Rinker School of Business
B.A., University of Alaska; M.B.A.,
Saint Martin’s College; D.B.A.,
Nova Southeastern University.

Alan Spies (2008)
Assistant Professor of
Pharmacy Administration
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University;
M.B.A., J.D., University of Oklahoma;
Ph.D., University of Mississippi.

Thomas J. St.Antoine (1998)
Professor of Communication
School of Communication and Media
Director, Frederick M. Supper Honors Program
Outstanding Teaching Award, 2009
B.A., Palm Beach Atlantic University, ‘93;
M.A., Florida Atlantic University;
Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

J. Barton Starr (2006)
Professor of History
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
A.B., Samford University;
M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University.

Marilyn Stepnoski (1998)
Associate Professor of Education
School of Education and Behavioral Studies
B.A., State University of New York
at Binghamton; M.Ed., Springfield
College; Ph.D., University of Oregon.

Debora A. Stewart (2000)
Associate Librarian
Warren Library
Learning Resources Consultant
B.S.E., Ouachita Baptist University;
M.L.S. University of Tennessee.

Elizabeth Stice (2012)
Assistant Professor of History
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., Messiah College; M.A., University of
Hawaii at Manoa; Ph.D. Candidate,
Emory University.

Lisa Stubbs (2005)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
B.S., M.S., Palm Beach Atlantic University, ’96, ’98; Ed.D., Argosy University.

James H. Swick (2006)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
School of Arts and Sciences
B.Mus., Grove City College, M.S.,
Pennsylvania State University; Additional studies, Jamestown Community College, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Nova Southeastern University.

Susan Sworski (2011)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing
B.S.N., Palm Beach Atlantic University ’88; M.S.N., University of Phoenix.

Stephen Sylvester (2006)
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
B.S., University of Florida;
B.S., Florida Agricultural and
Mechanical University; D.P.T.,
Boston University.

Sandra Szegedi (2008)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., Lewis University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Additional Studies: Southern Illinois University.

Chelly Templeton (2002)
Associate Professor of Education
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
B.A., University of Kentucky;
M.A., Marshall University;
Ed.D., Florida Atlantic University.

Maurice E. Thomas (1986)
Professor of Biology
School of Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Teaching Award, 1998
B.S., Cornell University; M.S.,
Ph.D., Tulane University.

Timothy Thompson (1999)
Professor of Music
School of Music and Fine Arts
B.M., Samford University; M.M.,
D.M., Florida State University.

Krisy-Ann Thornby (2009)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
Pharm. D., Palm Beach Atlantic
University ’04.

Michael L. Tillett (1990)
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Rinker School of Business
Outstanding Teaching Award, 2008
B.S., St. Thomas University;
M.Acc., Florida Atlantic University; CPA.

Cynthia Toth (2005)
Associate Professor of Biology
School of Arts and Sciences
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., St. John’s University.

Robert K. Triplett (1988)
Associate Librarian
Warren Library
Learning Resources Consultant
A.B., Kansas City College and
Bible School; B.S.E., Northeast
Missouri State University; M.L.S.,
Emporia State University.

Leslie Turner (2008)
Professor of Accounting
Interim Dean
Rinker School of Business
B.B.A., Ohio University;
M.B.A, Wheeling Jesuit University;
D.B.A., University of Kentucky.

Emery D. Twoey (1996)
Professor of Education
School of Education
and Behavioral Studies
B.A., St. Leo College; M.S.,
Barry University; Ed.D., Nova
Southeastern University; M.Div.,
Luther Rice Seminary.

Moosa Valinezhad (2008)
Professor of Finance
Rinker School of Business
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Georgia State
University.

Peggy G. VanArman (1989)
Professor of Biology
School of Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Teaching Award, 2005
B.S., M.S., Florida Atlantic University;
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Oceanographic Center.

Preben Vang (2007)
Professor of Biblical and
Theological Studies
School of Ministry
Th.B., Danish Baptist Theological
Seminary; M.Div., Ph.D.,
Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary.

Steven Vensel (2010)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
School of Education and Behavioral Studies
B.S., University of Alabama; M.S.W., Barry University; Ph.D. Candidate, Florida Atlantic University.

Anthony F. Verdesca, Jr. (2005)
Assistant Librarian
Warren Library
Learning Resources Consultant
B.A., Florida Atlantic University;
M.A., University of South Florida.

Henry A. Virkler (1996)
Professor of Psychology
School of Education
and Behavioral Studies
Outstanding Teaching Award, 2011
B.A., State University of New
York at Binghamton; M.A., Trinity
Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D.,
Georgia State University.

Wagdy Wahba (2001)
Associate Professor of
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.Sc., Alexandria University, Egypt;
Ph.D., Duquesne University.

Alex M. Wainer Jr. (2004)
Associate Professor
of Communication and Media Studies
School of Communication and Media
B.A., Valdosta State University;
M.A., Ph.D., Regent University.

Raymond E. Waldner (1982)
Professor of Biology
Associate Dean of SciencesSchool of Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Teaching Award, 1994
B.S., M.S., Florida Atlantic
University; Ph.D., University
of Puerto Rico.

Claire Wolan-O’Connor (2008)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
B.A., Florida State University;
M.A., Catholic University of America;
Psy.D., Widener University.

Marlene Woodward-Cooper (1970)
Professor of Music
School of Music and Fine Arts
Outstanding Teaching Award, 1992
B.M., Juilliard School of Music;
M.M., Manhattan School of Music.

Gerald D. Wright (2004)
Professor of Cross-Cultural Studies
School of Ministry
B.A., East Texas Baptist College;
M.Div., Th.D., New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary.

Christine Yocum (2011)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory School of Pharmacy
B.A., University of Miami; Pharm. D., Palm Beach Atlantic University ‘10.

Antonio Zarro (2006)
Associate Professor of Cinema-Television
School of Communication and Media
B.A., University of Tulsa;
M.A., Regent University.

Steven T. Zombory (2004)
Associate Professor of Psychology
School of Education and
Behavioral Studies
B.A., Rutgers University; M.Div.,
Moody Bible Institute; Ph.D.,
Illinois Institute of Technology.