Faculty
This list of permanent faculty members is current as of August 25, 2025. Two dates follow each individual’s name. The first indicates the year of appointment to the university and the second denotes the year of appointment to the academic rank or position indicated.
Kimberly S. Adams (2006, 2014)
Professor of Political Science
B.S., 1995, University of Southern Mississippi
M.S., 1997, University of Southern Mississippi
Ph.D., 2003, University of Mississippi
Abdalla M. Aldras (1997, 2001)
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 1981, Jordan University
M.S.P.H., 1987, Tulane University
Sc.D., 1991, Tulane University
Alberto Alegre (2006, 2019 )
Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
B.S., 1980, Universitat de Barcelona
B.S., 1985, Universitat de Barcelona
M.S., 1991, Universitat de Barcelona
M.A., 2002, Goddard College
Ph.D., 2008, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Edward J. Arner (2023, 2023)
Asistant Professor of Sport Management
B.S., 2006, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2009, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2023, East Stroudsburg University
James Barry (2025, 2025)
Associate Professor Physical Education
B.S., 1999, East Stroudsburg University
M.A., 2011, Gratz College
M.S, 2013, West Chester University
Ph. D., 2017, University of Hawaii
Paul V. Bartoli (2001, 2012)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1988, Pennsylvania State University
M.A., 1990, Marywood University
Ph.D., 2002, Walden University
LuAnn Batson Magnuson (2010, 2022)
Professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
B.S., 1982, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 1987, Bloomsburg University
Ph.D., 2010, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Nurun N. Begum (2007, 2023)
Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
B.Ed., 1997, University of Dhaka
M.Ed., 1999, University of Dhaka
M.A., 2004, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., 2007, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Hanif M. Bey (2023, 2023)
Assistant Professor of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice
B.A., 1989, St. John’s University
M.S., 2009, Marywood University
Ph.D., 2018, Kutztown University/Millersville University
Renee R. Boburka (2002, 2018)
Professor of Psychology
B.S., 1989, University of Pittsburgh
M.S., 1994, Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., 1998, Pennsylvania State University
Gregory R. Boyce (2023, 2023)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 2006, Emory University
Ph.D., 2011, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Kelly M. Boyd (2007, 2020 )
Professor of Health Studies
B.S.Ed., 1990, Truman State University
M.S.Ed., 1991, Eastern Kentucky University
Ph.D., 2005, Southern Illinois University
Steven Boyer (2020, 2020)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 2012, Elizabethtown College
Ph.D., 2017, Binghamton University
Valerie Braddock (2019, 2019)
Associate Professor of Nursing
D.N.P., Walden University
M.S.N., 2015, Walden University
B.S.N., 1996, Seton Hall University
Kyle Branigan (2024, 2024)
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
B.A., 2014 Saint Leo University
M.A., 2017 University of Miami
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
Christine E. W. Brett (2005, 2018)
Professor of Physical Education
B.S., 1993, Russell Sage College
M.S., 1998, University of Southern Mississippi
Ph.D., 2002, Ohio State University
Christopher T. Brooks (2007, 2018)
Professor of History
B.A., 1994, East Stroudsburg University
M.A., 1998, East Stroudsburg University
M.Litt. (studies), 1999-2001, University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Dr. Phil., 2006, University of Kassel, Germany
Adrienne Bross (2025, 2025)
Assistant Professor, Librarian
B.A., 2015, East Stroudsburg University
M.L.I.S., 2015, Drexel University
William Broun (2006, 2019)
Professor of English
B.A., 1989, Miami University of Ohio
M.A., 1993, Miami University of Ohio
David Buckley (1990, 2000)
Professor of Physics
B.A., 1981, Rutgers College
M.S., 1983, Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., 1994, University of Massachusetts
Ilbey Budak (2025, 2025)
Assistant Professor of Business Management
B.S., 2007, Bilkent University
M.B.A., 2009, University of North Texas
Ph.D., 2024, University of Missouri
Joelle Buenaventura (2025, 2025)
Assistant Professor, Librarian
B.A., 2020, West Chester University
M.S., 2024, Simmons University
Olivia M. Carducci (2005, 2019)
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1983, Saint Mary’s College
M.S., 1985, Carnegie Mellon University
Ph.D., 1989, Carnegie Mellon University
Marguerite Carver (2019, 2019)
Instructor of Athletic Training
B.S., 2013, King's College
M.S., 2015, West Chester University
Kevin M. Casebolt (1999, 2014)
Professor of Physical Education
B.S., 1992, Northern Illinois University
M.S.Ed., 1995, University of Kansas
Ph.D., 1998, University of Kansas
Domenico G. Cavaiuolo (1998, 2008)
Professor of Special Education and Rehabilitation
B.S., 1981 SUNY at Buffalo
M.S., 1987, SUNY at Buffalo
Ph.D., 1994, Temple University
Jyh-Hann Chang (2006, 2016)
Distinguished Professor of Psychology
B.S., 1990, Ursinus College
M.A., 1992, Beaver College
M.S., 1994, University of Connecticut
Ph.D., 1997 University of Connecticut
Dongsheng Che (2008, 2018)
Professor of Computer Science
B.A., 1992, Zhejiang Forestry College
M.S., 2000, University of Georgia
M.S., 2002, University of Georgia
Ph.D., 2008, University of Georgia
Jeyaprakash Chelladurai (2019, 2019)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., 2003, University of Madras
M.S., 2006, University of Northern British Columbia
Ph.D., 2012, University of Calgary
Rui Chen (2024, 2024)
Assistant Professor of Special Education and Rehabilitation
B.S., 2008, Chongqing Normal University
M. Ed., 2013, Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., 2024, Lehigh University
Stanley Li-Ming Chiang (2010, 2020)
Professor of Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Management
B.S., 2002, Chinese Culture University
M.S., 2004, Chinese Culture University
Ed.D., 2010, University of Northern Iowa
Bhaskar Chilukuri (2025, 2025)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
B.S., 2007, Acharya Nagarjuna University
PhD., 2012, University of North Texas
Minhaz Chowdhury (2018, 2018)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., 2008, Daffodil International University
M.S., 2014, North Dakota State University
Ph.D., 2018, North Dakota State University
Laurene Clossey (2007, 2020)
Professor Social Work
B.S., 1985, Western Connecticut State University
M.S.W., 1988, Columbia University
Ph.D., 2004, Bryn Mawr College
Robert Cohen (1994, 2005)
Professor of Physics
B.S., 1985, Pennsylvania State University
M.S., 1988, Drexel University
Ed.M., 1991, Temple University
Ph.D., 1993, Drexel University
Donna-Marie Cole-Malott (2022, 2022)
Assistant Professor of Professional and Secondary Education
B.A., 2005, CUNY, Brooklyn College
M.A., 2007, CUNY, Brooklyn College
Ph.D., 2018, Pennsylvania State University
Timothy M. Connolly (2007, 2017)
Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies
B.A., 2002, Xavier University
Ph.D., 2007, SUNY Buffalo
Teresa Craig (2025, 2025)
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., 1994, Penn State University
M.S., 2019, Pennsylvania Western University
D.H.S., 2024, East Stroudsburg University
Paul Creamer (2008, 2013)
Professor of Modern Languages
B.A., 1988, University of Illinois
M.A., 1992, University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., 1999, University of Wisconsin
J. Bernando Mesa Cruz (2024, 2024)
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.V.M., 2006 Universidad Nacional de Columbia
M.Sc., 2014, Virginia Tech
Ph.D., 2018, Virginia Tech
Katherine Curry (2025, 2025)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., 1992, East Stroudsburg University
M.A., 1996, East Stroudsburg University
D.Ed., 2020, Wilkes University
Marianne Cutler (2005, 2005)
Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1985, Boston University
M.Ed., 1990, University of Massachusetts
M.A., 1998, University of North Carolina
Ph.D., 2003, University of North Carolina
Nicholas D'Angelo (2019, 2019)
Assistant Professor of Art + Media + Design
B.A., 1996, Montclair State University
M.F.A., 2000, Cranbrook Academy of Art
Deena D. Dailey (2021, 2021)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., 2001, East Stroudsburg University
B.A., 2001, East Stroudsburg University
M.Phil., 2006, Graduate Center, City University of New York
Ph.D., 2010, Graduate Center, City University of New York
Shala E. Davis (1997, 2006)
Distinguished Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., 1987, University of Delaware
M.S., 1989, Wake Forest University
Ph.D., 1994, University of Virginia;
Mary DeVito (2001, 2016)
Professor of Computer Science
B.S., 1984, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 1987 East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 1998, Renesselear Polytechnic Institute
Michelle DiLauro (2015, 2020)
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1994, Rutgers University
M.S.W., 1995, Fordham University
Ph.D., 2001, Fordham University
Susan Dillmuth-Miller (2008, 2019)
Associate Professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
B.S., 1991, Bloomsburg University
M.A., 1993, University of Cincinnati
AuD., 2008, PA College of Optometry School of Audiology
Carol A. Dimopoulos (2022, 2022)
Assistant Professor of Business Management
B.S., 2002, SUNY, Empire State College
M.B.A., 2006, Sage Graduate School
Ed.D., 2020, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Caroline M. DiPipi-Hoy (2008, 2013)
Associate Professor of Special Education and Rehabilitation
B.A., 1996, Marywood University
M.Ed., 1998, Lehigh University
Ph.D., 2004, Lehigh University
Xue (Stella) Dong (2019, 2019)
Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., Tongji University, Shanghia China
M.A., Auburn University
Dennis C. Douds (1966, 1966)
Assistant Professor of Sports Management
B.S., 1963, Slippery Rock University
M.S., 1966, West Virginia University
Anthony L. Drago (1992, 2002)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1976, East Stroudsburg University
M.A., 1980, Marywood College
Ed.D., 1986, Lehigh University
Darla D. Drummond (2015, 2020)
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., 2007, Youngstown University
M.A., 2008, Marymount University
Ph.D., 2015, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Christopher H. Dubbs (2020, 2020)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 2011, Lock Haven University
M.S., 2013, Michigan State University
Ph.D., 2020, Michigan State University
Christopher Dudley (2011, 2016)
Associate Professor of History
B.A., 2001, Oberlin College
M.A., 2003, University of Chicago
Ph.D., 2010, University of Chicago
Colleen Dudzinski (2002, 2002)
Associate Professor of Athletics
B.S.,1997, University of Pittsburgh
M.S., 2000, University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., 2013, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Gregory B. Dwyer (1998, 2008)
Professor of Exercise Science
B.A., 1982, University of Texas
M.A., 1983, Wake Forest University
Ph.D., 1992, Indiana University
Erica Dymond (2018, 2018)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 1995, Marywood University
M.A., 2000, University of Scranton
Ph.D., 2009, Lehigh University
Sandra J. Eckard (2005, 2017)
Professor of English
B.A., 1994, Frostburg State University
M.A., 1996, West Virginia University
Ph.D., 2001, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Johan L. Eliasson (2005, 2015)
Professor of Political Science
B.S., 1997, California State University
M.A., 1999, Syracuse University
Ph.D., 2005, Syracuse University
John K. Elwood (1999, 2015)
Professor of Physics
B.A., 1991, Cornell University
M.S., 1993, California Institute of Technology
Ph.D., 1996, California Institute of Technology
Sussie Eshun (1996, 2007)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1989, University of Ghana
M.A., 1992, SUNY at Stony Brook
Ph.D., 1996, SUNY at Stony Brook
Sarah Everett (2022, 2022)
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.S., 2018, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., 2019, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., 2022, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Darlene Farris-LaBar (2006, 2016)
Professor of Art + Media + Design
B.F.A., 1996, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.F.A., 1998, State University of New York
A.A.S., 2001, The College for Technology
Christine Fischer (2017, 2022)
Associate Professor of Health
B.A., 2009, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2011, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2014, University of Toledo
Douglas Friedman (2010, 2010)
Associate Professor of Business Management
B.A., 1986, University of Pennsylvania
M.B.A., 1994, Baruch College
Ph.D., 2005, University of Michigan
Shannon L. Frystak (2007, 2017)
Professor of History
B.S., 1990, Bowling Green State University
M.A., 1997, University of New Orleans
Ph.D., 2005, University of New Hampshire
Rene' Fuanta (2018, 2023)
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
B.S., 2010 University of Buea
Ph.D., 2018, Auburn University
James Galdieri (2017, 2022)
Assistant Professor, Faculty Athletic Trainer
B.S., 2005, King's College
M.S., 2009, King's College
Yevgeniv V. (Eugene) Galperin (2003, 2023)
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 1993, Connecticut College
M.S., 1996, University of Connecticut
Ph.D., 2000, University of Connecticut
Samantha Gartner (2025, 2025)
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 2017, University of California, Santa Cruz
M.S., 2022, University of Chicago
PhD., 2023, University of Chicago
Andrew Gavalis (2022, 2022)
Assistant Professor or Reading
B.A., 2007, Alvernia University
M.Ed., 2010, Kutztown University
Ed.D., 2017, Widener University
Melissa S. Geiger (2004, 2011)
Associate Professor of Art + Media + Design
B.A., 1995, Manhattanville College
M.A., 1998, Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., 2005, Pennsylvania State University
James Glovach (2024, 2024)
Assistant Professor, Associate Athletic Director of Compliance
B.S., 2013, East Stroudsburg University
M.Ed., 2016, Kutztown
D. Ed., 2022, West Texas A&M University
Robert Graham (2025, 2025)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., Kennesaw State University
M.F.A., 2004, Indiana University
Michael P. Gray (2004, 2016)
Professor of History
B.A., 1990, East Stroudsburg University
M.A., 1991, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 1998, Kent State University
Bonnie A. Green (2004, 2013)
Professor of Psychology
B.S., 1986, Pennsylvania State University
M.S., 1998, Lehigh University
Ph.D., 2002, Lehigh University
Erica L. Greer (2023, 2023)
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
B.S., 2004, Pennsylvania State University
M.S., 2008, Wilkes University
Ed.D., 2018, Delaware Valley University
John Guers (2025, 2025)
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., 2008, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2009, East Stroudsburg University
PhD., 2016, University of Delaware
Jeffrey W. Hardy (1998, 2006)
Associate Professor of Geography
B.S., 1991, Mississippi State University
M.S., 1993, Louisiana State University
Ph.D., 1998, Louisiana State University
Kelly A. Harrison (1993, 2020)
Associate Professor of Athletic Training
B.S., 1988, University of Delaware
M.S., 1989, Ohio University
Ph.D., 2005, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
T. Storm Heter (2005, 2020)
Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies
B.A., 1997, University of Illinois
M.A., 1999, University of Illinois
Ph.D., 2003, University of Illinois
Brian Hodge (2017, 2023)
Associate Professor of Music
B.A., 2005, East Tennessee State University
M.A., 2014, University of Memphis
D.M.A., 2018, University of Memphis
Diane Holben (2018, 2023)
Associate Professor of Professional and Secondary Education
B.S., 1987, Muhlenberg College
M.S., 1993, East Stroudsburg University
M.Ed., 2000, Arcadia University
Ed.D., 2009, Lehigh University
David A. Holland (2023, 2023)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., 1986, West Chester University
M.S., 1998, St. Thomas University
Ph.D., 2008, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., 2018, Drexel University
Jeffrey P. Hotz (2007, 2022)
Professor of English
B.A., 1994, Georgetown University
M.A., 1997, Georgetown University
Ph.D., 2004, George Washington University
Chin Hu (2006, 2017)
Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1990, National Taiwan University
M.A., 1997, Syracuse University
M.S., 1998, Syracuse University
Ph.D., 1999, Syracuse University
Shixiong Hu (2004, 2014)
Professor of Geography
B.A., 1990, Henan University
M.S. 1995, South China Normal University
Ph.D., 2004, State University of New York- Buffalo
Yi-hui Huang (2008, 2019)
Professor of Art + Media + Design
B.A., 1994, National Chengchi University
M.A., 1996, University of Iowa
M.F.A., 1997, University of Iowa
Ph.D., 2008, Ohio State University
James Hunt (2006, 2019)
Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 1988, University of Rochester
Ph.D., 1996, University of California
Mihye Jeong (2008, 2021)
Professor of Physical Education
B.S., 1993, Dong-A University
M.S., 2000, EWHA Woman’s University
Ph.D., 2008, University of Virginia
Michael J. Jochen (2007, 2012)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.A., 1991, University of Delaware
M.S., 2000, University of Delaware
Ph.D., 2007, University of Delaware
T. Michelle Jones-Wilson (2000, 2017)
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1988, Lafayette College
M.A., 1990, Washington University
Ph.D., 1995, Washington University
Tiffany Jordan (2024, 2024)
Instructor of Exercise Science
B.S., 2020, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2021, East Stroudsburg University
Youngwook Ju (2023, 2023)
Assistant Professor of Hospitatlity, Recreation, and Tourism Management
B.S., 2015, University of Missouri
M.S., 2017, University of Houston
Ph.D., 2023, Purdue University
Christopher Lee Kavanau (2019, 2019)
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 2004, California State University
Ph.D., 2010, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai of NYU
Jonathan P. Keiter (2005, 2022)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., 1995, Wittenberg University
M.S., 1999, University of Connecticut
Ph.D., 2003, University of Connecticut
Irina K. Khusid (2006, 2014)
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1998, Rhode Island College
M.A., 2000, Rhode Island College
Ph.D., 2007, New Mexico State University
Laura Kieselbach (2017, 2023)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 2000, Pennsylvania State University
M.S., 2011, University of Central Florida
Ph.D. 2018, Northeastern University
Heon Kim (2011, 2016)
Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies
B.A., 1994, Kankuk University of Foreign Studies
M.A., 2001, Marmara University
M.A., 2005, Temple University
Ph.D., 2008, Temple University
Haklin A. Kimm (1999, 2006)
Professor of Computer Science
B.S., 1979, Korea University at Seoul
M.S., 1984, University of Oklahoma
Ph.D., 1988, University of Oklahoma
Jessica Klugh
Instructor, Athletic Trainer
B.S., 2013, Slippery Rock University
M.S., 2016, Ohio University
Heather Knickerbocker (2021, 2021)
Instructor, Counseling and Psychological Services
B.A., 2002, East Stroudsburg University
M.S.W., 2004, Marywood University
Thomas C. LaDuke (1997, 2000)
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 1981, Michigan State University
M.S., 1983, Michigan State University
Ph.D., 1991, City University of New York
Trevor Landreth (2025, 2025)
Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., 2017, Emporia State University
M.A., 2019, Wichita State University
D.M.A., 2025, University of Illinois
Katherine Lazzara (2023,2023)
Assistant Professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
B.S., 1983, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
B.S., 1986, Jersey City State College
M.S., 2004, East Stroudsburg University
Eun-Joo Lee (2008, 2023)
Professor of Computer Science
B.S., 1989, Chonnam National University
M.S., 1991, Chonnam National University
Ph.D., 1997, Chonnam National University
Jaedeock Lee (2009, 2021)
Professor of Sport Management
B.A., 2003,Yonsei University
M.S., 2005, Yonsei University
Ph.D., 2009, Texas A&M University
Cynthia A. Leenerts (2005, 2010)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 1987, George Mason University
M.A., 1990, George Mason University
Ph.D., 1997, George Washington University
Clare M. Lenhart (2013, 2023)
Professor of Health
B.S., 2002, University of Pittsburgh
M.P.H., 2005, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Ph.D., 2012, Temple University
Emmy Levine (2025, 2025)
Associate Professor of Theatre
B.F.A., New York University: Tisch School of the Arts
M.F.A., Penn State University
William M. Loffredo (1994, 2002)
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1982, Lebanon Valley College
Ph.D., 1988, Ohio State University
Joshua Loomis (2015, 2020)
Associate Professor of Microbiology
B.S., 1998, University of Florida
Ph.D., 2003, Pennsylvania State University
Maria Mackey (2023, 2023)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., 1996, Allentown College
M.S., 2007, University of Phoenix
D.N.P., 2016, American Sentinel University
Ph.D., 2021, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Richard J. Madigan (1995, 1999)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 1974, University of Florida
M.F.A., 1990, Indiana University
Carrie Lynn Maloney (2014, 2022)
Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., 2001, Pennsylvania State University
M.A., 2005, Rutgers University
Ph.D., 2013, Rutgers University
Monica Manchester (2019, 2019)
Associate Professor of Nursing
D.N.P., Drexel University
M.S.N., 2012, Drexel University
B.S.N., 2009, East Stroudsburg University
Robert E. Marmelstein (2005, 2013)
Professor of Computer Science
B.S., 1985, Michigan Technological University
M.S., 1991, University of Lowell
Ph.D., 1999, Air Force Institute of Technology
Kenneth M. Mash (1997, 2006)
Distinguished Professor of Political Science
B.A., 1987, Queens College, City University of New York
M.A., 1990, Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., 1997, Pennsylvania State University
Claranne Mathiesen (2019)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., 1985, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 1993 Villanova University
David Mazure (2010, 2020)
Professor of Art + Media + Design
B.F.A, 1998, Rutgers State University of New Jersey
M.F.A, 2009, East Tennessee State University
Andrea M. McClanahan (2003, 2013)
Professor of Communication
B.A., 1998, Bloomsburg University
M.A., 1999, Ball State University
Ph.D., 2003, Ohio University
Adam McGlynn (2010, 2020)
Professor of Political Science
B.A., 2001, Plattsburgh State University
M.A., 2002, Stony Brook University
Ph.D., 2007, Stony Brook University
Kelly McKenzie (2017, 2022)
Associate Professor of Academic Enrichment and Learning
A.A., 1990, San Bernadino College
B.A., 1992, California State University, San Bernadino
M.Ed., 1994, East Stroudsburg University
D.Ed., 2015, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Frederick Meitner (2020, 2020)
Assistant Professor of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism
B.B.A., 2013, Columbia Southern University
E.M.B.A., 2015, Strayer University
Graduate Certificate, 2019, Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., 2020, Iowa State University
Annie Mendoza (2010, 2023)
Professor of Modern Languages
B.A., 1998, Marquette University
M.A., 2001, University of Miami
Ph.D., 2010, University of California
Matthew Miltenberger (2013, 2018)
Associate Professor of Exercise Science
B.S. 2003, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2004, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2013, Seton Hall University
Ko Mishima (2007, 2019)
Professor of Political Science
B.A., 1991, Keio University
M.P.A., 1998, Harvard University
Ph.D., 2005, Johns Hopkins University
Gavin Moir (2005, 2015)
Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., 1996, Leicester University
M.M.S, 1997, University of Sheffield
Ph.D., 2004, University of Edinburgh
Margaret Mullan, (2017, 2022)
Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., 2008, Anáhuac University
M.A., 2013, Spring Arbor University
Ph.D., 2017, Duquesne University
Shawn Munford (2006, 2022)
Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., 2001, Bloomsburg University
M.S., 2004, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2011, Walden University
Jason A. Narvy (2023, 2023)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., Franklin and Marshall College
M.Litt., 2005, Mary Baldwin University
Ph.D., 2010, University of California
Douglas Nay (2015, 2017)
Associate Professor of Business Management
B.S., 1982, Rutgers University
M.B.A., 1988, New York University
D.P.S., 2003, Pace University
Pattabiraman Neelakantan (1992, 2002)
Professor of Economics
B.S., 1981, Indian Institute of Technology
M.S., 1983, National Institute for Training in Industrial Engineering
Ph.D., 1992, State University of New York, Buffalo
Rabin Nickens (2025,2025)
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
B.A., Baruch College, CUNY
M.S. Ed., 2003, Bank Street College of Education
Ed. M., 2015, Teachers College, Columbia University
Ed. D., 2023, Teachers College, Columbia University
Kristin Noblet (2016, 2021)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 2005, Plymouth State University
M.Ed., 2012, Plymouth State University
Ph.D., 2016, University of Northern Colorado
Erin O’ Donnell (2009, 2015)
Associate Professor of History
B.A., 1985, University of Louisiana
M.A., 1991, North Carolina State University
Ph.D, 2009, University of Chicago
Richard Forbes Otto (2008, 2020)
Associate Professor of Art + Media + Design
B.A., 1995, University of Arizona
B.A., 1995 University of Arizona
M.A., 2001, Marywood University
Ph.D., 2007, University of Memphis
S. Hooshang Pazaki (2005, 2012)
Professor of Sociology
B.S., 1977, University of Esfahan
M.S., 1981, University of Missouri
Ph.D., 1992, University of Missouri
Tribhuvan Puri (2016, 2016)
Professor of Business Management
B.Tech., 1973, G.B. Pant University
M.Tech., 1975, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
M.A., 1985, University of Tennessee
Ph.D., 1986, University of Tennessee
Samuel E. Quainoo (1998, 2007)
Professor of Political Science
B.A., 1982, University of Ghana
ICSA, Level 1, 1990, England
M.A., 1993, SUNY at Binghamton
Ph.D., 1996, SUNY at Binghamton
Akila T. Rajappa (2019, 2019)
Assistant Professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
B.S., 1997, Mysore University, India
M.S., 2001, Bangalore University, India
Ph.D., 2019, Columbia University
Kimberly A. Razzano (2004, 2019)
Professor of Health Studies
B.S., 1993, Springfield College
M.P.H., 1994, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2005, Marywood University
Elaine Rodriquez (2023, 2023)
Assistant Professor of Health Studies
B.S., 1980, University of Puerto Rico
M.P.H., 2002, East Stroudsburg University
D.HSC., 2022, East Stroudsburg University
Emily Rolinson (2017, 2022)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., 2009, Skidmore College
Ph.D., 2016, Stony Brook University
Jeffrey Rosky (2017, 2017)
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., 1990, Rutgers University
M.S., 1998, University of Colorado
Ph.D., 2010, Washington State University
Jerry L. Ross (2016, 2016)
Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., 2003, Alma College
B.A., 2003, Alma College
Ph.D., 2011, Michigan Technological University
Sarah Ross (2023, 2023)
Assistant Professor, Associate Athletic Director
B.A., 2010, Kean University
M.S., 2014, East Stroudsburg University
D.Ed., 2023, Drexel University
Dorian Royal (2020 ,2020)
Associate Professor or Nursing
B.S., 1995, New York University
M.S., 2005, Columbia University
D.N.P., 2015, Duke University
Gerard D. Rozea (2006, 2009)
Associate Professor of Athletic Training
B.S., 1996, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 1997, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2005, University of Florida
Jeffrey S. Ruth (2001, 2013)
Professor of Modern Languages
B.A., 1981, Northwestern University
M.A., 1990, New York University
Ph.D., 2002, City University of New York
Connor Saker (2024, 2024)
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., 2015, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2016, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., Seton Hall University
Gina R. Scala (1993, 2002)
Distinguished Professor of Special Education and Rehabilitation
B.S., 1979, Bloomsburg University
M.Ed., 1981, Lehigh University
Ed.D., 1988, Lehigh University
N. Paul Schembari (1991, 2001)
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1984, Long Island University
M.A., 1987, Syracuse University
M.Phil., 1989, Syracuse University
Ph.D., 1991, Syracuse University
Elizabeth Scott (2017, 2023)
Associate Professor, Library Archivist
B.A., 1996, Dickinson College
M.A., 1999, University of Albany, SUNY
Jan Selving (2010, 2017)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 1990, Indiana University
M.F.A., 1994, Arizona State University
Cornelia Sewell-Allen (2021, 2021)
Instructor, Counseling and Psychological Services
B.S., 2004, Syracuse University
M.S., 2010, University of Scranton
D. Ed., 2018, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Steven Shive (2003, 2012)
Professor of Health Studies
B.S., 1985 , University of Scranton
M.T.S., 1996, Berkley Seminary
M.A., 1996, Fordham University
M.P.H., 1997, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2000, Temple University
Elizabeth Leigh Smith (2002, 2017)
Professor of English
B.A., 1991, Rice University
M.A., 1994, University of Houston
Ph.D., 1999, University of Houston
Karen Smith (2025, 2025)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., 2001, East Stroudsburg University
M.S.N., C.R.N.P., 2004, Misericordia University
D.N.P, 2016, Wilkes University
Megan Smith (2015, 2015)
Associate Professor, Librarian
B.A., 2007, Connecticut College
M.A., 2012, Rutgers University
NJSPLC, 2012, Thomas Edison State College
Allen G. Snook Jr. (2022, 2022)
Associate Professor, Athletic Director
B.S., 2001, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
M.S., 2002, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
D.HS., 2012, A. T. Still University
Brandon Snyder (2018, 2023)
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.A., 2012, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2013, East Stroudsburg University
Beth Rajan Sockman (2006, 2017)
Professor of Professional and Secondary Education
B.A., 1991, University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., 2007, Pennsylvania State University
Thomas Tauer (2008, 2017)
Professor of Biology
B.S., 1990, St. Cloud State University
Ph.D. 1996, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Damian Thorn-Hauswirth (2024, 2024)
Assistant Professor of Art + Media + Design
B.A., 3023, University of Central Florida
M.F.A., 2022, University of Central Florida
Jack H. Truschel (1989, 2009)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1981, King’s College
M.A., 1983, M.P.A., 1985, Marywood College
Ed.D., 1996, Temple University
Psy.D., 2004, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Keith Vanic (2005, 2023)
Professor of Athletic Training
B.S., 1994, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 1996, James Madison University
Ph.D., 1998, University of Southern Mississippi
Kelly Varcoe (2017, 2017)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., 1987, West Chester University
B.S.N., 2003, Cedar Crest College
M.S.N. 2009, DeSales University
D.N.P., 2016, DeSales University
Patricia Varkados (2019, 2019)
Assistant Professor of Art + Media + Design
B.A., 2010, DeSales University
M.A., 2014, Ohio Univesity
M.F.A., 2014, Ohio University
Jasmine Villa (2018, 2018)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 2011, University of Texas at El Paso
M.A., 2014, University of Texas at El Paso
Ph.D., 2018, University of Texas at El Paso
Carol Walker (2019)
Assistant Professor of Professional and Secondary Education
B.A., 2001, St. Joseph's College
B.A., 2001, St. Joseph's College
M.A., 2004, East Stroudsburg University
M.Ed., 2008, East Stroudsburg University
Ph.D., 2012, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Matthew S. Wallace (2003, 2015)
Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 1995, University of Connecticut
M.S., 1999, North Carolina State University
Ph.D., 2003, North Carolina State University
Daisy C. Wang (2014, 2014)
Associate Professor of Business Management
B.A., 1995, National Chengchi University
M.B.A., 2004, Ohio State University
Ph.D., 2010, Southern Illinois University
Laura Waters (2006, 2013)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1983, College Misericordia
M.S., 1996, Wilkes University
Ph.D., 2009, Widener University
Shawn Watkins (2010, 2016)
Associate Professor of Reading
B.S., 1998, California University
M.Ed., 2006, University of Mississippi
Bethanie Wampol Watson (2023, 2023)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.S., Troy University
B.S., Troy University
M.F.A., Rutgers University
Kristopher R. Weeks (2020, 2020)
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.A., 2004, Shippensburg University
M.A., 2007, Montclair State University
Ph.D., 2020, University of Illinois
Holly Wells (2013, 2019)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., 1988, Youngstown State University
M.A., 2001, Youngstown State University
Ph.D., 2012, Kent State University
Artress Bethany White (2020, 2020)
Associate Professor of English
B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.A., New York University
Ph.D., 2009, University of Kentucky
Tracy A. Whitford (1995, 1995)
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 1984, Wright State University
Ph.D., 1993, SUNY at Stony Brook
Annika Wilcox (2024, 2024)
Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.S., 2015, James Madison University
M.S., 2017, North Carolina State University
Ph.D., 2021, North Carolina State University
R. Samantha Williams (2020, 2020)
Instructor, Counseling and Psychological Services
B.C.-T.M.H.,
B.C.-N.C.C., Pennsylvania
L.P.C., Pennsylvania
M.S.MMHC., Mercy College
Craig A. Wilson (1992, 2008)
Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
B.S., 1971, Baptist Bible College
M.A., 1982, University of Toledo
Ph.D., 1988, University of Toledo
Paul B. Wilson (2000, 2019)
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., 1988, Lafayette College
Ph.D., 1996, Washington University
Chad A. Witmer (2000, 2016)
Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., 1995, East Stroudsburg University
M.Ed., 1998, East Stroudsburg University
Rachel Wolf (2011, 2023)
Professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
B.A., 1995, University of Vermont
M.S., 1997, Northern University
Ph.D., 2009, New York University
Yue Xi (2013, 2018)
Associate Professor of Business and Management
B.S., 2000, Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing, China
M.S.,2004, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Ph.D., 2013, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Weichu Xu (2014, 2019)
Associate Professor of Business Management
B.E., 1995, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou Zhejiang, China
M.B.A., 2005, Purdue University
Ph.D., 2010, Old Dominion University
Wenjie Yan (1993, 2006)
Professor of Communication
B.A., 1984, 1986, Shanghai International Studies University
M.A., 1990, SUNY at Buffalo
Ph.D., 1992, SUNY at Buffalo
Jennifer M. Young (2005, 2005)
Associate Professor, Counseling and Psychological Services
B.A., 1994, Marist College
M.A., 1998, Suffolk University
Ph.D., 2002, Suffolk University
Ahmed Yousof, (2019, 2019)
Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Technology
M.A., 2002, The American University in Cairo
Ph.D., 2017, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Cem Zeytinoglu (2006, 2017)
Professor of Communication
B.A., 1993, Anadolu University
M.A., 1995, Anadolu University
M.A., 1999, Morehead State University
Ph.D., 2007, Duquesne University
Shiqi Zhang (2022, 2022)
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.A., 2012, Northwest A&F University
Ph.D., 2018, University of California, Davis
Peng Zhang (2009, 2020)
Professor of Physical Education
B.Ed., 2001, Beijing Sport University
M.Ed., 2004, Beijing Sport University
Ph.D., 2008, Ohio State University
Xuemao Zhang (2015, 2020)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1999, Qufu Normal University
M.S., 2005, 2006, University of Windsor
Ph.D., 2011, University of Windsor
Xiaochen Zhou (2018, 2018)
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
B.A., 2012, Beijing Sport University
M.S., 2014, University of Michigan
Ph.D., 2018, Temple University