2025-2026 Brenau University Catalog 
    
    Jul 03, 2025  
2025-2026 Brenau University Catalog

Faculty and Administration


Administrative Officers

David L. Barnett, President of the University
B.A., Mercer University; M.Div.C.E., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.S., Ph.D., University of Louisville

Jim Eck, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor
B.A., Ball State University; M.A., Ball State University; M.B.A., Samford University; Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Charles L. Andrews Jr., Vice President Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University; M.S., Columbus State University

Nathan Goss, Vice President of Marketing & Enrollment Management
B.S., Oklahoma City University; M.B.A., Brenau University

Toby Hinton, Vice President for Finance & Administration
B.S., Presbyterian College; C.P.A., Georgia; M.B.A., Brenau University

Michael F. Lochstampfor, Vice President of Athletics
B.A., Covenant College; M.S., Midwestern State University

Whitney McDowell-Robinson, Vice President for Student Development & Engagement
B.A., Tougaloo College; M.S., Ph.D., Jackson State University

Jack Matthew Thomas, Vice President for University Advancement
B.A., Georgetown College

Jody Y. Wall, Chief of Staff; Executive Assistant to the President
B.S., M.Ed., North Georgia College and State University

College Deans

Andrea Croce Birch, Dean, Undergraduate School; Dean, College of Fine Arts and Humanities; Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Trinity College; M.A., Ph.D., The Catholic University of America

Shatrela B. Washington-Hubbard, Dean, College of Business and Communication; Associate Professor of Human Resource Management
B.A., Georgia State University; M.H.R., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Gale Hansen Starich, Dean, Sidney O. Smith Jr. Graduate School; Dean, Ivester College of Health Sciences; Professor of Biochemistry
B.S., University of Nevada; M.S., University of Nevada; Ph.D., University of Nevada;  Post-Doctoral study, University of Nevada School of Medicine

Kelley A. Brock-Simmons, Dean, Carole Ann Daniel College of Education; Ed.D. Coordinator; Associate Professor of Education; Interim Director of Accessibility Services
B.S., Texas A&M University; M.A., Ph.D., American University

Kimberly Boyd, Dean of Library Services; Associate Professor
B.A., B.I.S., Georgia State University; M.L.I.S., Valdosta State University, E.D.D, Brenau University

 

Faculty and Administration

Tanya Acosta; Lab Manager, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Florida International University; M.S., Brenau University

Linda Aikens-Young, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Spelman College; M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University

Erika Alcantar Anguiano, Instructor of English/Director of the Writing Center
M.A., BA Georgia State University

Celeste Z. Alexander, Lead Academic Fieldwork Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
A.S., Georgia Regents University; B.M.Ed., University of N.C.-Chapel Hill; B.S., M.S., Brenau University

Jennifer Allison, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., O.T.D., Brenau University

Madeline Altabe, PsyD Program Director, Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., New College of Florida; M.A., University of South Florida; Ph.D., University of South Florida

Jane Anderson-Buffington, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S.N., Mercer University

Jay Andrews, Director of Broadcasting & Digital Communications
B.A., Brenau University

Chanequa Bailey Keown, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy/Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
B.S., M.S. and OTD, Brenau University

Gay Baldwin, Director of Counseling Services

Dhruba Banjade, Chair, Business Analysis; Assistant Professor of Finance
B.E.E., University of Engineering and Technology; M.S., Pokhara University; Ph.D. The University of Texas-Arlington

Mandy Bartell, Coordinator of Administrative Services
B.Ed., University of Toledo; M.A. Eastern Michigan University; EDD Brenau University

Benjamin Barton, Collections Development Librarian, Associate Professor
B.M., University of Georgia; M.L.I.S., Valdosta State University

Linda Barton, Professor of Marketing
B.Sc., University of Bradford; M.B.A., Durham University; M.B.S., Ph.D., University of Manchester

Julie V. Battle, Chair and Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., Ph.D., University of Houston

Gary S. Bauman, Clinical Counseling Psychology Graduate Coordinator; Professor of Psychology
B.S., Berry College; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University

George Berry, Assistant Professor of Dance
A.B., University of Alabama, M.F.A., University of Alabama                                                                                                                                                       

Ashley Blair, Director of Undergraduate Engagement

Keith Boyd, Assistant Professor of Management & Leadership
B.G.S., University of New Orleans; M.H.R.M., DeVry University; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Jessica M. Boynton, Assistant Profession of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Perpetual Help, M.P.H., University of Alabama; O.T.D., Boston University

Jasmine Bradford, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.B., Augusta University, B.S.N., Augusta University, M.S.N., University of Alabama

Christy Brimmer, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Director of Simulation Education Curriculum
B.S., Berry College; M.P.T., Augusta University; D.P.T., Alabama State University

John Marshall Bruner, Clinic Director, Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services); Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Berry College; M.Div., Emory University; M.A., D.Psych. Argosy University

Tim Bryant, Executive Director, Center for Lifetime Study

Amanda Buono, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., O.T.D., Brenau University

Karen Burgbaucher, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Early Mobility Coordinator
B.H.S., M.P.T., University of Kentucky; D.P.T., Shenandoah University

Belinda Butler, ABSN Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. , University of Delaware; M.N., Drexel University

James Allen Butts, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.A., M.D., Emory University

Marlene Call, Associate Professor of Nursing, Norcross Assessment Coordinator, Chair of Academic Advancement
B.S., Augusta University; M.P.H., University of Georgia; Ph.D., Augusta University

Laura Cantu, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S.Ed., Troy University; M.Ed., Nicholls State University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

Robert Cantu, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of Texas Medical Branch; M.M.Sc., Emory University; M.Bus., Kennesaw State University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

Brandon Cash, Associate Director of Campus Safety & Security

Deirdre Cassell, Executive Director of Academic Initiatives & Student Success, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Brenau University; M.S., Georgia State University

Donna R. Cherveny, Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University; B.S., Brenau University; M.S.Ed., Walden University; Ed.S., Ed.D., Liberty University

Huy Chu, Associate Professor of Art & Design
B.F.A., San Jose State University; M.F.A., University of South Carolina

Megan Clark, Chair, Department of Humanities; Assistant Professor of English
B.A., M.F.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Stephen Clough, Director of Musical Theatre, Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., The City University (UK), M.A., The University of Surrey (UK)

Elizabeth Conoley, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Direct Pre-Entry BSN Coordinator
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S.N. University of North Georgia

Ashley E. Conway, Chair and Assistant Professor of Music Education
B.M., Brenau University; M.M.Ed. University of Georgia; D.M.A., Arizona State University

Madia Cooper, Chair and Associate Professor of Dance
B.F.A., Brenau University; M.F.A., The College of Brockport, Ed.D., Vanderbilt University

Melanie R. Covert, Assistant Clinic Director/Fieldwork Coordinator; Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Kennesaw State University; M.S., Brenau University; M.A., Ph.D., Georgia State University

Elizabeth Cucurullo, Director of Galleries
A.A., Valencia College, B.S.N., University of Central Florida, M.F.A., Brooklyn College

Arcella Daniels, Associate Professor of Psychology
A.B., Spelman College, M.S., Georgia State University, Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Perry Daughtry, Undergraduate Program Coordinator; Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., University of North Texas; Ph.D., Northcentral University

Cody Davis, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Director of Clinical Education
B.S. Georgia State University; M.P.A.S., Florida Gulf Coast University

B. Sloan Day, Director of Residence Life
B.A., M.A., Piedmont University

Anna Deeb, Assistant Professor of Communication
A.B., Loyola Marymount University; A.M., Colorado State University; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Jill DeMarotta, Associate Professor of Interior Design
B.S., University of North Carolina; M.I.D., University of Florida

Marsena Devoto, OTD Capstone Coordinator, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of the South; M.S., D.O.T., Belmont University

William Dobson, Assistant Professor of Math
B.S., Kennesaw State University, M.S., Georgia State University

Jesica Ellison,  Director, Center for Health & Wellbeing; Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P, Brenau University

Gerald Alan Erickson, Director of Didactic Education, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Nevada; M.M.S., Emory University; D.M.S., University of Lynchburg

Scott Ertekin, Director of Analytics & Assessment, Associate Professor of Marketing
M.S., Marmara University; Ph.D., University of North Texas

Arthur C. Evans, Assessment Coordinator; Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.Ed., Troy State University; Ed.D., Auburn University

Fassil Fanta, Professor of Economics
B.Sc., Alemaya University; M.S., Norwegian University of Life Science; M.A., Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Shana Finks, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, 
B.S., Central Arkansas, O.T.D., Chatham University 

Lisa Fischel, Assistant Professor of Theatre
A.B., University of Nevada, M.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi

Barbara Fleming, Affiliate Instructor of English
B.A., University of Delaware, M.A.T., The Citadel 

Kathleen Foley, Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Quinnipiac University; M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University

Elizabeth Ann Force, University Registrar and Director of Student Records
B.B.A., Georgia State University; M.B.A., Brenau University

Nancy Fowler, Instructor and Admissions Counselor in Occupational Therapy
B.S.Ed., M.Ed., University of Georgia; M.S., Brenau University; O.T.D., Brenau University

Desiree Frain, Assistant Professor of Psychology; BCCPS Assistant Clinic Director; Field Experience Coordinator
B.S., Liberty University, P.S.Y.D., Regent University 

Kenneth K. Frank, Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies
B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Columbia College; J.D., University of Colorado

Michael Frazer, Assistant Professor of English
A.B., University of California Irvine, A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University

Melani Freeman, Affiliate Faculty of Psychology; Coordinator of Police Mental Health Certificate Program
B.S., Kennesaw State University, M.S., Brenau University 

Marlon Galviz, Director of Campus Safety & Security

C. Ted Garner, Assistant Professor of Communications
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University; Ph.D., L’Universite D’Etat d’Haiti

Greg Geffrard, Associate Artistic Director of GTA; Director of Acting, Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., University of South Florida; M.F.A., University of Iowa

Claudia George, Director of Research and Planning
B.B.A, M.B.A., Brenau University

Donna Gibson, Executive Director of University Marketing & Enrollment Strategy

Margie Gill, Professor of Psychology/Executive Director of Personal and Professional Opportunities
B.S., Georgia Gwinnett College; M.S., Brenau University; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Rick Gomez, Associate Professor of Musical Theatre
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.M., University of Colorado

Kay Graham, Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of the South; M.O.T., Texas Woman’s University; Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Lucinda Grapenthin; Director of the BCCPS Norcross; Assessment Coordinator, Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., Indiana State University

Lawrence J. Hall, Internship Director; Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Presbyterian College, M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Candis L. Harris, Director of Accessibility Services
B.A., Georgia Southern University, M.A., South Carolina State University, Ph.D., University of Iowa

Laura Hart, Chair, Undergraduate Nursing; Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Southeast Missouri State University; M.S.N., East Carolina University

Gladys Harvey-Peterson, Education Advising Coordinator

Monica Heidesch, Assistant Professor of Management
B.B.A., Mercer University; M.H.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Troy Allen Heidesch, Director, Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., M.S.N., Brenau University; D.N.P., Georgia Regents University

Karen Henman, Professor of Science Education
B.S., Ball State University; M.S., Indiana University; Ph.D., Indiana State University

Kierra D. Herring, Instructor of Business
B.F.A., M.B.A, Brenau University

Stacey Hoffman, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Medical College of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Florida

Heather Casey Hollimon, Professor of Political Science
B.A., Converse College; M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Chad Holloway, Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration
B.S., M.S., Illinois State University; M.H.A., Washington University St Louis; Ph.D., University of Miami

Melissa Huffstetler, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S., B.S., Clayton State University; M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Jennifer Hunt, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.A., Rhodes College; B.S., University of Tennessee; D.P.T., Arcadia University

Natasha Iszard, Chair, Initial Certification Programs; Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Alabama State University, M.Ed.; University of South Alabama; Ed.D., Argosy University

Verlonda Jackson, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Cheyney University; M.S., Ph.D., Capella University

Amy Orfield Jacques, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Coordinator of Dance/Movement Therapy Program
B.A., The University of Illinois, M.A., Columbia College of Chicago, M.S., Brenau University

Chuntiel James, Assistant Professor of Nursing; Simulation Coordinator; Interim ELMSN Coordinator
B.S.S., Tennessee State, M.S.N., Tennessee State University, M.A.T., Reinhardt University

Andrea Johnson, University Chaplain

Mary S. Johnson, Director of Instructional Design and Online Teaching, QEP Director, Assistant Professor
B.A., M.B.A., Brenau University, D.B.A., Liberty University

Kathryn Junco, Assistant Professor & Graduate Research & Instruction Librarian

M.L.I.S., Valdosta State University, B.S., University of Georgia 

Logan Miles Kageorge, Assistant Professor of Physical Science
B.A., Boston University; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

Julie Keena, Chair and Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.A., Agnes Scott College; M.M.S., Emory University; D.H.S., A.T. Still University

Jennifer Kelley, Assistant Vice President & Controller
B.B.A., University of North Georgia

Frederica Kennedy, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Chicago State University; O.T.D., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Bonnie J. Kin, Applied Gerontology Program Coordinator; Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., California State University; Ph.D., Alliant International University

Tia King, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., B.S..N., University of Central Florida; M.S., D.N.P., Chamberlain University

C. Michael Kleeman, Assistant Dean for the College of Fine Arts & Humanities; Department Chair; Professor of Interior Design; B.A., M.Arch., Georgia Institute of Technology

Rachel Lane, Director of International Student & Scholar Services

Latasha Lawson, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Georgia College, M.S.N., Georgia College, D.N.P., Augusta University

Ben Leaptrott, Affiliate Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., East Carolina University; M.M., University of Rochester

Ronnell Leftwich, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Simulation Coordinator
M.S., Touro College, M.A., Naval War College, B.S.N., Marymount University, A.A.S.C.I., Marymount College, D.N.P., Brenau University 

Leigh Lehman, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Central Florida; M.H.S., Ph.D., University of Florida

Kim Leverett, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N, Harding University; M.S.N. Emory University; Ph.D., Pacifica Graduate Institute

James E. Lewis, Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S.Ed., The University or Georgia; B.S., Georgia State University; Ph.D., Boston University

Jennifer Lotter, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Western Illinois University, M.S., Des Moines University, D.P.T., University of Tennessee, D.H.S., University of Indianapolis

Victoria Loudermilk, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., Sacred Heart university; O.T.D., Quinnipiac University

Julie Lutz, Professor of Education
B.E.D., University of Georgia, M.E.D., University of Georgia, Ed.D., Valdosta State University 

Jessica Lynch, Assistant Professor of Dance
B.F.A., SUNY Brockport; M.F.A., Rutgers

Christopher Maddox, Director of Clinical Education, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Georgia Southern University; D.P.T., Augusta University

Kelley L. Maddox, Associate Vice President for Human Resources
B.B.A., M.S., Brenau University

Leigh Mansfield, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Reinhardt University; M.S., Lipscomb University; M.S.N., D.N.P., Vanderbilt University

Jason Marcero, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Alma College, M.A.T., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Gregory Marshall, Associate Professor of Anatomy and Genetics
B.S., St. Andrews Presbyterian College; Ph.D., University of Florida

Kimberly Martin, Assistant Professor of Biology & Exercise Science
B.A., Brenau University; M.S., Grand Canyon University

Nancy J. McAlexander, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Armstrong Atlantic State Univ., M.B.A., M.S.N, University of Phoenix

Ashley McCall, Assistant Department Chair, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., North Carolina State University; M.P.T., East Carolina University; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

Colleen McCoy, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., M.A., University of Georgia; M.P.A.S., Augusta University

Lisa McCoy, Chair, Graduate Education Programs; Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Oakland University; M.S., Troy University; Ed.S., Ed.D., Piedmont University

Megan McDowell, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., M.S., Northern Illinois University

Amara McGee, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., Georgia Southern University, B.S.N., Georgia Southern University, M.N., University of South Alabama, D.N.P., University of South Alabama

Linda McNeely, Associate Professor of Management
B.S., University of Illinois; M.B.A., Butler University; Ph.D., The International School of Management

Michael McPeek, Director of Digital Marketing and Webmaster

Carysa Mendez, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University M.S., Chamberlain University, E.D.D., Brenau University 

Danielle Miller, Assistant Vice President for Risk Management & Operations
B.A., University of Florida; M.S., Brenau University

Tracy Moore, Director of Development Programs
B.F.A., Brenau University

Janet Moorman, Associate Professor of Education
M.S., Troy University; Ed.S., Ed.D., Argosy University

Darrell C. Morris, Assistant Vice President for Events & Project Management
B.F.A., Valdosta State University; M.F.A., Florida State University

Angela Moss Hill, Assistant Professor & Research & Instruction Librarian
A.B., University of Georgia, M.A., National University, M.L.I.S., Valdosta State

Gnimbin A. Ouattara, Professor of History
B.A., University of Abidjan-Cocody; Ph.D., Georgia State University

Sheral Page, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of West Georgia, M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Priya Pandey, Art & Design Department Chair, Professor of Fashion
B.S., University of Mumbai, M.S., University of Mumbai, Ed.D., Argosy University

Erica Parks, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.A., The Colorado College; M.P.A.S., Samuel Merritt University; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Kyrus Patch, Assistant Program Director and Associate Professor, Physician’s Assistant Studies
B.S., M.S., Alderson-Broaddus College; D.H.S., A.T. Still University

F. Stephen Patrick, Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., University of Alabama, M.B.A., Auburn University; Ph.D., Northcentral University

Venecia Pearce-Dunbar, Affiliate Assistant Professor of Psychology
M.S., The University of West Indies, S.C.D., The University of West Indies, Ph.D., Brunel University London

Jasmine Perkins, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; Math Coordinator
B.S., Savannah State; M.S., Johns Hopkins University

Stacey Perry, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., Shorter University; M.P.A.S., Augusta University

Ian Peters, Chair, Department of Communication; Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., Clark University; M.A., University of Texas-Austin; Ph.D., Georgia State University

Allen Phillips, Director of Enrollment Systems

Pennie Pinkerton, Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., University of Texas; M.A. Asbury Theological Seminary; M.Acc., West Virginia University

Rosi Ponce Sanabria, Executive Director, Miller Institute for Global Education

Juan Diego Ramirez Valdez, Associate Professor of Mathematics
M.S., Ph.D., University of Louisiana

Scott Redmon, Director, North Atlanta Site
B.A., Georgia State University; M.A.T., Brenau University

Emily Reid, Director of Alumni Engagement
B.A., M.B.A., Piedmont University

AJ Reynolds, Director of Marketing

Holly Reynolds, Assistant Vice President & Director of Financial Aid
B.B.A., M.B.A., Brenau University

Rebekah Rocheleau, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Walden University, M.S., Brenau University 

Edie Rogers, Director of Communications

Heather Ross, Assistant Dean of the Ivester College of Health Sciences; Chair, Department of Physical Therapy; Professor of Physical Therapy
B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; M.P.T., East Carolina University; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

Andrew Roush, Affiliate Assistant Professor or Health Professions Studies
B.S., University of Dayton; M.P.A.S., University of Texas Pan American; Post Graduate Certificate, Wake Forest University

Rhett Sapough, Executive Director of Admissions

Blaine D. Schultz, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A, Furman University; M.S., Georgia State University

Stefan Schulze, Director of Grants

T. Lisa Scroggs, Director of Student Accounts
A.A., Brenau University

Cary Sell, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Margaret Serrato, Affiliate Assistant Professor of Interior Design
B.A., Brenau University; M.F.A., The University of Georgia; M.Arch., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

Charles L. Shadle, Director, School of Occupational Therapy; Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Pittsburgh, O.T.D., University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Darron Shell, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Life University, M.A.T., Mercer University, Ed.S.,University of West Alabama, Ed.D.,University of Southern Mississippi, Ph.D., University of the District of Columbia

Sarah Shirley Pullani, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Oklahoma State University, B.S., Louisiana State University, M.D.I.V., Emory University, O.T.D., Temple University

Jessica Shrout, Chair, Department of Math/Science; Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Brenau University; M.S., Medical University of South Carolina, Ed.D. Brenau University

Ralph Simpson, Director of Career Development

Jillian Skelton, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., University of Georgia; M.A.T., Piedmont College; Ed.S., D.Ed., University of Alabama

Lisa Southerland, Assistant Professor of Psychology; BCCPS Gainesville Assistant Director; Gainesville Fieldwork Coordinator
B.S., University of North Georgia; M.A., Liberty University

Barbara Steinhaus, Professor of Music
B.M., Georgia State University; M.M., University of Illinois; D.M.A., University of Georgia

Trisha Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., The College of Wooster; D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University

Holly Taylor, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students
B.A., University of North Carolina Greensboro; M.Ed., University of South Florida

James B. Taylor, Associate Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Tri-State University; M.B.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., Indiana State University

Derrick Tennial, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., The University of Memphis; M.Ed., Freed-Hardeman University; Ed.D., Georgia Southern University

Mary Thigpen, Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Georgia Regents University; M.H.S., Ph.D., University of Florida

Lisette Tiller, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
D.P.T., Mercer University 

Timothy Tolbert, Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., University of West Alabama; M.Ed., Berry College; Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University

Karine Tornieri, Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Nice Sophia Antopolis; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University

Noushin Vastani, NP Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Mercer University; M.S.N., Brenau University

Maureen Vidrine, Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S., Georgia State University, D.N.P, Brenau University

D. Michelle Waldrop, Head Research and Instruction Librarian, Associate Professor
B.A., Kennesaw State University; M.F.A., The University of Georgia; M.L.I.S., Valdosta State University

Anne Wesserling; Assistant Professor of Spanish/Lead Instructor
B.A., M.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Katelyn Whitlock, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S.Ed., M.Ed., University of Virginia; D.P.T., Emory University

Claudia Wilburn, Professor of Art and Design; Studio Art Program Director
B.F.A., Clemson University; M.F.A., University of South Carolina

Lisa Williams, Assistant Registrar/Dual Enrollment Coordinator
B.S., Georgia Southern University

Kimberly Willis, Associate Professor of Business Law and Conflict Resolution/Legal Studies
B.B.A., The University of Georgia; J.D. Harvard Law School

Pamela Workman, Department Chair, Associate Professor of Theatre
B.A., Morehead State University; M.F.A., University of Oklahoma

Brandi Worsham, Assistant Dean, Carole Ann Daniel College of Education; Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Piedmont College; M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Calpernia Young Charles, Director of Operations, Nursing
M.S., Galen University; Ed.D., Brenau University

Emily Zank-Minnick, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs,Title IX Coordinator
B.A., West Virginia University; M.A., Kent State University

Provost Emeritus

James E. Southerland, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs; Professor of History
A.B., M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia

Professors Emeriti

M. Irma Alvarado, Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Texas; M.A., University of Houston, Ph.D., The University of Georgia   

Lua Blankenship, Chair of Business Administration, Women’s College Program; Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S. Auburn University; M.B.A., University of Florida

Ann M. Demling, Chair and Professor of Theatre
B.A., M.A., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Debra Dobkins, Assistant Vice President and Dean of The Women’s College; Professor of English
B.A., M.A.T., Agnes Scott; Ph.D. The University of Georgia

Suzanne M. Erickson, Dean, College of Business and Communication; Professor of Finance
B.A., University of Washington; M.B.A. Seattle University; Ph.D., University of Washington

Carolyn B. Giberson, Professor of Chemistry
B.S., West Virginia University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia

Joseph R. Greene, Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Albany State College; M.A., Fisk University; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Sandra A. Greniewicki, Undergraduate Nursing Program Coordinator; Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.A. Concordia University; Ed.D., University of Georgia

Gay H. Hammond, Director of WonderQuest Theatre; Associate Professor of Theatre
B.A., Brenau College; M.A., University of Louisville; M.F.A. Spalding University

William Haney, Dean, College of Business; Professor of Business Administration
B.A., Bryan College; M.B.A., Golden Gate University; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University; Post Doctoral Certificate, University of Massachusetts Boston

Lynn M. Jones, Chair and Professor of Interior Design
B.S., Purdue University; M.B.A., Brenau University; M.H.P., University of Georgia

Linda Kern, Dean of Library Services; Professor
B.A.. Newcomb College of Tulane University; M.L.S., Southern Connecticut University

Rudi H. Kiefer, Director of Sustainability; Professor of Physical Sciences
B.A., M.A., University of Heidelberg; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Kathryn C. Locey, Chair, Department of Humanities; Program Director of English; Professor of English
B.A., Methodist College; M.R.E. Loyola University; M.A. North Carolina State University; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Barbara A. Schell, Chair and Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Florida; M.S., University of South Florida; Ph.D., University of Georgia

James Sennett,  Professor of Business Administration
A.B., Atlanta Christian College; M.Div., Lincoln Christian Seminary; M.B.A., Brenau University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska

Robin Underwood, Day Program Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of New York at Buffalo; M.S., Mercer University; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Laura J. Wallace, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Spalding University; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Capella University

Patricia E. Webster, Director of Academic Assessment; Professor of Spanish
B.S., Tufts University; M.A., Middlebury College; Ed.D., Nova University

James Whitlock, Healthcare Executive-In-Residence; Professor of Healthcare Administration
B.S., Mercer University; M.S., Georgia State University; D.H.A., Medical University of South Carolina

Eugene Williams, Dean, College of Education; Associate Professor of Education
B.A., M.Ed. Albany State University; Ed.S., Columbus State University; Ed.D., University of Georgia

Vincent J. Yamilkoski, Director of the Learning Center; Professor of Special Education
B.A., M.A., John Carroll University; Ed.D., University of Georgia

Maria A. Zayas, Associate Professor of Psychology
A.B., Barnard College; M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Columbia University Teachers College

Staff Emertis

Pamala Barrett, Assistant Vice President and Director of Financial Aid
B.S., Brenau University