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2012-2013 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Directory: Office of Academic Affairs: Faculty/Divisions



Behavioral and Social Sciences/Business Division

Chair, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Business Division and Assistant Professor, Human Services
Frances N. Cade, 2003
- B.S., Troy State University
- B.S., University of Southern Mississippi
- M.S.W., University of Maryland

Administrative Office Associate I, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Business
Debra K. Daley, 2002

Faculty

Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education/Reading
Mary Beth Chaney, 2008
- A.S., Hagerstown Community College
- B.S., M.Ed., Frostburg State University

Assistant Professor, Accounting
David M. Karn, 2012
- B.S., M.B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s College/University

Instructor, Psychology
Melinda S. Kowalsky, 2011
- B.A., Ball State University
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Instructor, Sociology
Daniel J. Madron, 2010
- B.A., Eastern University
- M.A., UMBC

Assistant Professor, Business and Accounting
Stacey M. McGee, 2008
- B.B.A., James Madison University
- M.B.A., Frostburg State University

Assistant Professor, Geography
Suzannah B. Moran, 1999
- B.A., St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- M.S., Shippensburg University

Assistant Professor, Administration of Justice
Jeffrey A. Morgan, 2007
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College
- B.S., University of Baltimore
- M.B.A., Frostburg University
- M.S., Shippensburg University

Instructor, Business Management
James G. Pierne, 2012
- B.A., Washington College
- M.B.A., Loyola University

Instructor, Sociology
Daniel B. Ryan, 2009
- B.A., M.A., SUNY New Paltz

Assistant Professor, Economics
Lori J. Spessard, 2003
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College
- B.S., University of Maryland
- M.B.A., Frostburg State University

Assistant Professor, Psychology and Elementary Education
Jeannine L. Stonestreet, 2005
- B.S., University of Maryland
- M.S., Johns Hopkins University

Professor, Paralegal Studies
Loretta J. Thornhill, 1997
- B.A., Western Maryland College
- M.A., Hood College
- M.A., McDaniel College

Professor, Psychology and Education
Louise D. Wine, 1992
- B.S., College of William and Mary
- M.A., Hood College
- C.A.S., George Mason University

Instructor, History
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Instructor, U.S. History and Government

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Instructor, Psychology
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Instructor, World History and International Relations
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Developmental Education and Adult Literacy Services

Dawn M. Schoenenberger, 2004
- A.A.S., Pierce College
- B.S., Pacific Lutheran University
- M.S., Capella University

Administrative Office Associate II
Cassie W. Taylor, 2011

Intake/Assessment Specialist
Michael A. Pindell, 2006
- B.A., M.A., Shippensburg University

Instructional Specialist
Nancy S. Louia, 2011
-B.A, High Point University
-M.A., Appalachian State University
-Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

Instructional Assistant, ESL and Developmental Composition
Catherine E. Hadley, 2010
-B.A., Hood College
-M.A., M.A., Catholic University

Instructional Assistants, Developmental Math
Paul W. Fulk, 2007
- B.S., Catawba College
- M.B.A., Frostburg State University
James E. Moore, 2009
- A.S., Hagerstown Community College
- B.S., Hood College

Instructional Assistant, Developmental Reading/Writing
Martha L. Grahl, 2008
- B.A., Shepherd University

Academic Testing Center

Coordinator, Academic Testing Center
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Academic Testing Center Assistants
Sondra G. Fries, 2012
- B.S., Slippery Rock University
- M. Ed., Shippensburg University
Ryan A. Spurrier, 2012
- B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s College                                                                                     
- M.S., McDaniel College

Academic Testing Center Assistants, part-time
Frances M. Cain, 2010
Salven V. DeMartino, 2011
- A.A., A.S., Hagerstown Community College

Faculty

Assistant Professor, Developmental Mathematics
Richard D. Campbell Jr., 2008
- B.S., Bucknell University
- M.Ed., Frostburg University

Instructor, Developmental English
Sonjurae M. Cross, 2006
-A.A., Hagerstown Community College
-B.A., Hood College
-M.A., Morgan State University

Assistant Professor, Developmental Math
Carrie L. Hawbecker, 1999
- B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- M.S., Towson University

Instructor, Developmental Mathematics
Rebecca A. Kendrick, 2006
- B.S., Shepherd University
- M.A.T., University of Idaho

Assistant Professor, Developmental Composition
Ardyce L. Ketterling, 2005
- B.A., M.A., North Dakota State University

Assistant Professor, Developmental Composition
James G. Niessner, 2006
- A.A., Howard Community College
- B.A., Loyola College
- M.F.A., University of Iowa

English and Humanities Division

Chair, English and Humanities Division andAssistant Professor, Music/Drama
Joseph A. Marschner, 1993
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College
- B.A., Shepherd University
- M.A., Frostburg State University

Administrative Office Associate I, English and Humanities
Rita A. Arch, 1992
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College

Performing and Visual Arts Education Center at Kepler

Kepler Center Technician
Jason A. Buhrman, 2006
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College
- B.A., Villa Julie College

Assistant Kepler Center Technician, part-time
Benjamin B. Buhrman, 2010
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College
- B.S., Towson University

Faculty

Instructor, English Composition
Kathryn K. Benchoff, 2012
- B.A., Susquehanna University
- M.Ed., Shippensburg University

Associate Professor, Art Appreciation/Art History
Joan H. Bontempo, 2006
- B.F.A., University of Notre Dame
- M.F.A., Wayne State University

Instructor, English
Alicia M. Drumgoole, 2012
- B.A., Binghamton University
- M.A., State University of  NY

Instructor, Dance
Alyssa J. Foley, 2012

- B.F.A., Northern Kentucky University
- M.A., Middlesex University

Professor, English, Speech, and Drama
Michael G. Harsh, 1983
- B.S., Towson University
- M.L.A., McDaniel College
- C.A.S., George Mason University

Professor, English Composition
Joan M. Johnson, 1999
- B.A., Towson University
- M.A., Shippensburg University

Associate Professor, English and Humanities
Melinda B. May, 2007
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College
- B.A., Shepherd College
- M.Ed., Shippensburg State University
- Ph.D., University of Maryland

Assistant Professor, English
Amanda H. Miller, 2008
- B.A., Roanoke College
- M.A., University of Baltimore

Associate Professor, Foreign Language
Thomas A. Seward, 2006
- B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Instructor, Art, Music, Humanities
Daniel R. Webber, 2010
-A.A., Hagerstown Community College
-B.S., Shepherd College
-M.A., Frostburg State University

Health Sciences Division

Director, Health Sciences
Angela D. Stoops, 2000
- Diploma, Lancaster General Hospital
- B.S., Wilson College
- M.B.A., Mount Saint Mary’s University

Administrative Office Associate II, Health Sciences
Helen G. Spurrier, 2007
- A.A., Frederick Community College
- B.A., Hood College

Clinical Coordinator, Radiography
Michelle L. McDaniel, 2011
-A.S., A.S., Hagerstown Community College
-B.S., Widener University

Workplace Learning Advisor, Externships/Clinicals
Cheryl A. Keller, 2010
-B.S., Bowling Green State University
-M.B.A., Hood College

Faculty

Instructor, Medical Imaging/Program Coordinator
Jennifer L. Beirdneau, 2011
- B.S., University of Hartford
- M.S., University of Phoenix

Instructor, Radiography
Dawn M. Dingle, 1998
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College
- B.S., Widener University

Instructor, Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy
Dawn G. Nally, 2009
- B.S.N., Mountain State University

Instructor, Radiography
Lori L. Olden, 2006
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College
- B.S., Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Instructor, Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy Program
Melanie F. Rowland, 2009
- B.A., University of Tennessee
- M.S., University of North Carolina

Instructor, Dental Programs
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Instructor and Program Coordinator, EMS/Paramedic
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Mathematics and Science Division

Chair, Mathematics and Science Division and Professor, Biology and Chemistry
Judith N. Peisen, 1987
- B.A., University of Pennsylvania
- M.Ed., Boston University
- M.S., Hood College
- Ph.D., Georgetown University

Administrative Office Associate II, Mathematics and Science
Robin E. Thomas, 2006
- A.A.S., Hagerstown Community College

Coordinator, Physical and Life Sciences Laboratory
Jack D. Smith, 1996
- A.S., Hagerstown Community College
- B.A., Hood College

Biotech Advisor/Recruiter
Mylynh Nguyen
- B.S., University of Maryland, College Park

Science Learning Center Specialist
Clayton A. Marquiss, 2010
-B.S., University of Maryland

Instructional Assistant, Math Learning Center
Alicia M. Myers, 2011
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College
- B.S., Shippensburg University

Instructional Assistant, Math Learning Center, part-time
David G. Grimes, 2012
- A.A., Harrisburg Community College                                                                                       
- B.A., McDaniel College

Faculty

Professor, Biology and Chemistry
Elaine R. Ashby, 1985
- B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- M.B.A., West Virginia University
- M.S., Shippensburg University
- Pharm D., Shenandoah University

Instructor, Life Sciences/Biotechnology
Rebecca A. Beecroft, 2012                                                                                                          
- B.A., M.S., Hood College

Professor, Biology
Theresa S. Bidle, 1992
- B.S., Rutgers University
- M.S., Hood College

Associate Professor, Mathematics and Business
Thomas S. Crawford, 2006
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College
- B.S., Elmhurst College
- M.B.A., DePaul University
- M.A.T., University of Idaho

Associate Professor, Anatomy and Physiology/Microbiology
Cynthia A. Dove, 2002
- B.S., Frostburg State University
- M.S., University of Tennessee
- Ph.D., University of Idaho

Professor, Physics
Paul Jozik, 1982
- B.S., Edinboro University
- M.Ed., Shippensburg University

Assistant Professor, Anatomy and Physiology/Microbiology
David E. Karstaedt, 2003
- B.S., M.S., Bowling Green University

Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Paula S. Kessler, 1996
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College
- B.S., Shippensburg University
- M.S., Western Maryland College

Associate Professor, Mathematics
Christopher J. Lewis, 2003
- B.S., M.A., The George Washington University

Instructor, Biotechnology
Alicia J. Manfre, 2011
-B.A., Texas Christian University
-Ph.D., Clemson University

Associate Professor, Mathematics
Joseph C. Mason, 2007
- B.S., Lock Haven State College
- M.S., Shippensburg University of PA

Associate Professor, Biology and Chemistry
Bernard Murphy, 1996
- B.S., Southern Connecticut State College
- M.S., University of Maine
- Ph.D., University of Illinois

Professor, Biology
Rosemary G. Nickerson, 1996
- B.A., Rutgers College
- Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook

Associate Professor, Chemistry and Physical Science
Veronica M. Stein, 2006
- B.S., Bradley University
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Instructor, Engineering Science
Joshua D. Stover, 2011

- B.S., WVU Institute of Technology
- M.S. Clemson University
- M.S. University of Southern California

Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Jennifer S. Szczesniak, 2007
- B.A., King’s College
- M.S., Lehigh University

Associate Professor, Chemistry
Nancy Thorpe, 2001
- A.A., Montgomery College
- B.S., University of Maryland at College Park
- M.S., Shippensburg University
- Ph.D., University of Maryland at College Park

Instructor, Anatomy & Physiology/Biotechnology
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Nursing Division

Director, Nursing and Assistant Professor, Nursing
Karen S. Hammond, 2005
- A.A.S., Hagerstown Community College
- B.S.N., West Virginia University
- M.S.N., University of Maryland

Administrative Office Associate III, Nursing Division
Janice M. McLaughlin, 2001
- A.A., Mid-State College

Nursing Training Grant Director/Program Coordinator
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Grant Administrative Office Associate
Abbe K. Jacobs, 2010
- B.S., Virginia Tech

Lab Coordinator, Nursing
Susan E. Wells, 2009
- R.N., Union Memorial
- B.S.N., Penn State University

Student Support Specialist
Jeffrey J. Leister, 2008
- B.M., Northwestern University
- M.A., M.Ed., Teachers College, Columbia University

Simulation Lab Assistant
Matthew J. Dorsey, 2009
- A.S., Hagerstown Community College

Faculty

Instructor, Nursing
Robin A. Banfe, 2010
- B.S.N., Shepherd College
- M.S., Post-Master Certificate, University of Maryland School of
Nursing

Professor, Nursing
Susan H. Clutz, 1986
- B.S.N., University of Virginia
- M.S.N., University of Maryland

Assistant Professor, Nursing
B. Lynn Drury, 2009
- B.S.N., Columbia Union College
- M.N.E., Marymount University

Assistant Professor, Nursing
Sonja L. Kirchner, 2005
- B.S.N., Salisbury University
- M.S.N., Shenandoah University

Assistant Professor, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Lori A. Manilla, 2008
- L.P.N., Central Chester County Vocational Technical School
- R.N., Brandywine Hospital & Trauma Center School of Nursing
- B.S.N., University of Phoenix
- M.S.N., University of Central Missouri

Instructor, CNA/GNA and CMA
Deborah L. McClain, 2005
- A.S.N., Davis & Elkins College
- B.S.N., University of Maryland
- M.S.N., Mountain State University

Instructor, Nursing
Sandra M. Moorman, 2012

- A.S.N., Essex Community College
- B.S.N., University of MD
- M.S.N., Liberty University

Instructor, Nursing
Stephanie H. Nicholson, 2010
-A.S.N., Prince Georges Community College
-B.S.N., Mountain State University

Assistant Professor, Nursing
Teresa M. Weedon, 2007
- B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Maryland

Assistant Professor, Practical Nursing
Patricia C. Williams, 2003
- A.S.N., Shepherd University
- B.S.N., M.S.N., George Mason University

Instructor, LPN Program
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Physical Education and Leisure Studies Division

Director, Athletic and Leisure Studies
Robert T. Myers, 2006
- B.A., Shepherd College
- M.A., Pepperdine University
- M.S., United States Sports Academy

Administrative Office Associate II
Jacqueline Taylor, 2001
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College

Faculty

Instructor, Physical Education
Victoria A. Bullett, 2012
- B.A., University of Maryland

Instructor, Physical Education and Fitness Center Coordinator
Thomas K. Burge, 2010
-B.S., Guilford College
-M.S., California University of PA

Instructor, Physical Education and Athletic Trainer
Shannon M. Cameron, 2008
- B.S., James Madison University
- M.A., University of South Carolina

Technology and Computer Studies Division

Director, Technology and Computer Studies
Margaret Clark Spivey, 1991
- B.S., James Madison University
- M.S., M.Ed., Shippensburg University

Administrative Office Associate II, Technology and Computer Studies
Sharon Plank, 2002
- Certificate, Hagerstown Community College

Coordinator, Commercial Vehicle Transportation
John A. Cavey, 2008

Assistant Coordinator, Commercial Vehicle Transportation
Raymond L. Huffman, Jr., 2012

Commercial Vehicle Transportation Specialist
F. Jane Spielman, 2007

Cybersecurity Recruiter/Lab Technician
Anthony B. Hanners, 2012

- A.A.S. Hagerstown Community College

Cybersecurity Recruiter/Lab Technician
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Alternative Energy Technology Lab Assistant
Robert Price, 2010
- A.A.S., Hagerstown Community College

Faculty

Instructor, Instrumentation and Process Control Technology
Robert E. Fergesen, 2011

- B.S. M.E., Rennsselaer Polytechnic Institute

Instructor, Information Assurance
Robert B. Foth, II, 2012                                                                                                       
- B.S., University of Phoenix                                                                                                     
- M.S., Norwich University

Professor, Information Systems Technology
Trudy M. Gift, 1981
- B.S., M.Ed., Shippensburg University

Instructor, Web Design and Multimedia Technology
Sean Maher, 2005
- B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan

Assistant Professor, Simulation and Digital Entertainment
David P. Maruszewski, 2007
- A.B.A., Frederick Community College
- B.S., Marquette University
- M.S., George Washington University

Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Stephanie S. Rittler, 2010
-B.S., Virginia Tech

Professor, Information Systems Technology
Stephen P. Shank, 2000
- A.A., Hagerstown Community College
- B.S., Towson University
- M.Ed., Shippensburg University
- M.S., Capital College

Associate Professor, Graphic Design Technology
Ellen Smith, 2003
- B.F.A., B.A., State University of New York
- M.F.A., University of Hartford

Instructor, Industrial and Energy Technology
Anthony R. Valente, 2009

Assistant Professor, Information Systems Technology
Karen Weil-Yates, 2003
- B.A., M.S., Shippensburg University