The date shown in parentheses represents the year in which the faculty member joined the College Faculty.
JERRY A. ALEWINE, Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences, Associate Professor of Respiratory Therapy (2017)
A.S., Piedmont Technical College, 1996
B.A., University of South Carolina, 1985
M.Ed., American InterContinental University, 2007
Ed.D., Argosy University, 2012
ALYSSA ANSTEY, Instructor of Music (2020)
B.A., Newberry College, 2016
M.M., University of South Carolina, 2019
ABDELNASER AL-HASAN, Associate Professor of Mathematics (2012)
B.A., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, 1992
M.S., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, 1994
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, 1998
JAMES CLAY BARTON, Assistant Professor of Education, Department Chair (2023)
B.S., Lander University, 2006
M.Ed., Abilene Christian University, 2010
MIKE RANDAL BEGGS, Professor of Religion (2002)
B.A., Abilene Christian University, 1982
B.S.E, Abilene Christian University, 1983
B.S.Ed.; M.Div., Yale University, 1990
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 1999
LINDSY BOATENG, Associate Professor of Biology (2018)
B.S., University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, 2005
M.S., University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, 2009
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin – Madison; 2015
ERNEST BRIDGES, Visiting Instructor of Business (2023)
B.S., Francis Marion University, 2014
M.B.A., Southern New Hampshire University, 2019
SARAH K. BRYANT, Professor of Business and Finance (2017)
B.S.B.A., University of South Carolina, 1979
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1985
HENRY BUI, Assistant Professor of Accounting (2023)
B.S., National Economics University, Hanoi, Vietnam 2016
M.B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 2020
Ph.D. Candidate in Accounting, University of Scranton
VALARIE BURNETT, Associate Professor of Biology (2011)
B.S., University of South Carolina, 1998
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2004
MANDY L. BUTLER, Associate Professor of Theatre and Speech (2012)
B.A., Georgia College & State University, 2003
M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University 2011
CARRIE CAUDILL, Associate Professor of Psychology (2017)
B.A., Columbia International University, 2003
Ed. S., University of South Carolina, 2005
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2012
BRET A. CLARK, Dean of the Division of Math, Sciences, and Pre-Professional Studies, Professor of Biology (1995)
B.S., Furman University, 1988
Ph.D., Medical College of Georgia, 1995
GREGORY K. COLE, Professor of Spanish (2002)
B.A., University of Toledo, 1985
M.A., Miami University of Ohio, 1987
Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1993
TRACY L. COOK, Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy, Director of Health Sciences (2021)
A.A.S., Midlands Technical College, 2010
B.A., Columbia College, 1998
M.S., Northern University, 2019
AL De LACHICA, Assistant Professor of Communications (2008)
B.J., University of Texas-Austin, 1990
M.A., University of Texas-Austin, 1992
REBEKAH DIXON, Assistant Professor of Sports Management (2004)
B.S., Western Carolina University, 2000
M.S., Winthrop University, 2003
TIMOTHY DUPONT, Assistant Professor of Business (2021)
B.S., Lander University, 2001
M.B.A., Clemson University, 2003
Ph.D., Clemson University, 2018
GORDON "JOE" EDENFIELD, Professor of Accounting (2023)
B.S., University of South Carolina, 1985
M.A.C.C., University of Georgia, 1989
Ph.D., Old Dominion University (2010)
DONNA ELSENHEIMER, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2023)
A.A.S., Niagara County Community College, 1980
B.S.N., State University of New York, 1987
M.S.N., State University of New York, 2000
TIMOTHY G. ELSTON, Associate Professor of History; College Ombudsman (2004)
B.A., Abilene Christian University, 1989
B.A., Western Oregon University, 1997
M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1999
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2004
CYNTHIA HAYNES ESHLEMAN, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice (2018)
B.S., Appalachian State University, 1999
J.D., NC Central University School of Law, 2002
M.S., West Chester University, 2005
JENNIFER FEINER, Visiting Instructor of Mathematics (2023)
B.S., William Patterson University, 2008
M.S., Montclair State University, 2011
SUSAN FERNANDEZ, Dean of Education, Associate Professor of Education (2022)
B.A., Clemson University
M.Ed., Clemson University
Ed.D., Union Institute & University, 2011
MATTHEW FULLER, Professor of Theatre (2005)
B.A., Wake Forest University, 2001
M.F.A. Design, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2005
PAT GAGLIANO, Professor of Theatre/Speech, Department Chair Arts (1994)
B.A., University of South Florida, 1985
M.F.A., Florida State University, 1991
ANDERS GARDESTIG, Assistant Professor of Physics (2023)
M.S., Uppsala University, 1996
Ph.D., Uppsala University, 2000
JERRY GATCH, Associate Professor of Music (2014)
B.M.E., University of South Carolina, 1985
M. M., University of South Carolina, 1987
D.M.A., University of South Carolina, 2005
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2017
JONATHAN HALL, Assistant Professor of Music Education (2023)
BME, Winthrop University, 2007
M.M., Winthrop University, 2009
DMA, University of South Carolina, 2020
EDWINA HALLMAN, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2023)
B.A., Purdue University, 2007
B.S.N., Loyola University Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, 2014
M.S.N., F.N.P., Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Sciences, 2018
ASLYNN HALVORSON-WEAVER, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (2019)
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2012
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 2014
DAVID HARPOOL, Associate VP Graduate & Online Studies, Professor of Business and Organizational Development & Leadership,
Director of Newberry College Speech & Debate (2021)
B.S., Missouri State University, 1983
J.D., School of Law, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1989
Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 1992
JULIA HAYES, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (2022)
B.S., University of Florida, 2009
M.S., Johns Hopkins University, 2014
AMANDA HODGES, Associate Professor of English, Director of Summerland Honors Program (2011)
B.A., Agnes Scott College, 1997
M.A.T., Agnes Scott College, 1998
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2011
CHARLES N. HORN, Professor of Biology (1986)
B.S., George Mason University, 1976
M.S., Ohio State University, 1980
Ph.D., University of Alabama, 1985
KRISTA E. HUGHES, Associate Professor of Religion, Director of the Muller Center (2015)
B.A., Wofford University, 1994
M.A., Vanderbilt University, 1998
M. Div., Vanderbilt University, 2001
Ph. D., Drew University, 2014
ANNETTE HUNTER, Assistant Professor of Education (2019)
B.S., Temple University, 1983
M.Ed., Widener University, 1988
Ph.D., Capella University, 2018
MATTHEW KIDDER, Assistant Professor of Business Administration (2020)
B.S., American University, 2003
Ph.D., University of California Irvine, 2016
MICHELE KLINEK, Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2022)
B.S., Salem College
M.Ed., Malone College, 2000
Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2008
STEVEN LAMBERT, Associate Professor of Chemistry (2013)
B.S., Mars Hill, 1983
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1990
DENNIS LAMBRIES, Associate Professor of Political Science; Department Chair Social Sciences (2016, 2022)
B.A., Chapman University, 1980
M.A., University of South Carolina, 1981
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2009
LEN LAWSON, Assistant Professor of English (2021)
B.S., Winthrop University, 2002
M.A., National University, 2007
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2021
JOHN A. LESAINE, Associate Professor of Physical Education, Associate Dean for Student Athlete Success (2012)
B.S., Newberry College, 2007
M.Ed., Valdosta State University, 2009
Ed.D., United States Sports Academy, 2015
M.S., Capella University, 2017
PATRICIA DANIELLE LEWIS, Assistant Professor of Sociology (2016)
B.A., University of South Carolina, 2006
M.A., University of South Carolina, 2009
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2015
JENNY LINDLER, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Director of Nursing (2017, 2022)
B.S., Newberry College, 2011
M.S.N., South University, 2016
D.N.P, American Sentinel University, 2020
EMILY LIVINGSTON, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2019)
B.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina
M.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina, 2007
D.N.P., Medical University of South Carolina, 2020
SARAH MASTERSON, Associate Professor of Music (2014)
B.A., DePauw University, 2006
M.M., University of Connecticut, 2008
D.M.A., University of Connecticut, 2011
STEVEN MCCLUNG, Dean of Business and Communications, Professor of Communications (2023)
B.A., Marshall University, 1984
M.A., Marshall University, 1986
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1999
BARRY MCGINNIS, Professor of Music (2002)
B.S., Towson State University, 1991
M.M., East Carolina University, 1993
D.M.A., University of Georgia, 2002
WARREN S. MOORE, III, Professor of English; Department Chair Humanities (2003)
B.A., Excelsior College, 1987
M.A., University of Kentucky, 1992
Ph.D., Ball State University, 2002
KIM NEAL, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education (2023)
B.A., Florida Atlantic University, 1990
M.S., Lander University, 1997
M.Ed., Grand Canyon University, 2007
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2004
WANDA NEESE, Instructor of Piano (1988)
B.M., Columbia College, 1988
M.M., Columbia College, 1993
TYLER NUNGESSER, Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2023)
B.S., Christopher Newport University, 2015
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2021
APRIL PADGETT, Visiting Instructor of Psychology (2023)
B.A., Newberry College, 2014
M.S., Southern New Hampshire University, 2017
Ph.D., Capella University, pending
LESLIE PARKS, Assistant Professor of Business Administration (2014)
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1971
M.B.A., Regis University, 2004
SID PARRISH, Jr., Associate Professor of Chemistry, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs; Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness (2006)
B.S., Furman University, 1995
Ph.D., University of Florida, 2001
JODIE PEELER, Professor of Communications; Department Chair Communications (2001)
B.S., Lander University, 1995
M.A., University of South Carolina,1998
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2001
SARA PETERS, Associate Professor of Psychology (2012)
B.A., University of South Carolina, 2006
M.A., University of South Carolina, 2010
Ph. D., University of South Carolina, 2013
DEBBIE POSTON, Associate Professor of Education, Clinical Experiences Coordinator (2010)
B.S., Winthrop University, 1985
M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1994
Masters+ 30, University of South Carolina, 1998
J. TRACY POWER, Associate Professor of History, Director of Newberry College Archives (2014)
B.A., Emory University, 1980
M.A., University of South Carolina, 1984
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1993
JENNIFER PRESSLEY, Visiting Instructor of Mathematics (2023)
B.S., Presbyterian College, 1996
M.Ed., Bob Jones University, 2002
DAVID RACHELS, Professor of English (2013)
B.A., Emory University, 1989
M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1991
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1996
PAULA RIDDLE, Associate Professor of Art (2005)
B.A., Lander University, 1986
M.A.T., University of South Carolina, 1988
DAVID SANTIAGO, Instructor of Bands (2018)
B.M.E., University of South Carolina, 1985
M.M.E., University of Southern Mississippi, 1986
JESSE L. SCOTT, Professor of History (1985)
B.A., Clemson University, 1979
M.A., Clemson University, 1981
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1985
GERALD SEALS, Associate Professor of Business Administration; Department Chair Business (2005)
B.A., University of South Carolina, 1975
M.A., University of Denver, 1976
CHRISTOPHER SHARP, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (2020)
B.S., Florida State University, 1997
M.S., University of Central Florida, 1999
Ph.D., University of Central Florida, 2006
CHRIS SHEPPARD, Associate Professor of Music; Department Chair (2010, 2016)
B.F.A., Marshall University, 1994
M.M., University of Northern Colorado, 1997
D.M.A., University of Wisconsin, 2005
PAUL D. SMITH, Assistant Professor of Business Administration (2004)
B.S.B.A., University of South Carolina, 2000
M.B.A., Webster University, 2004
TANIA SOSIAK, Associate Professor of Graphic Design and Digital Marketing (2003)
B.F.A., Syracuse University, 1988
M.I.D., North Carolina State University, 1996
STACY STEGALL, Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2023)
B.A., Lynchburg College, 2009
M.A., Sweet Briar College, 2010
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth, 2017
WIEBKE STREHL, Dean of the Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Professor of German (2023)
B.A., Padagogische Hochschule Flensburg, 1986
M.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1988
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1992
JODY THOMPSON, Assistant Professor of Psychology (2019)
B.A., The University of Alabama, 2008
M.S., Jacksonville State University, 2010
Ph.D., Central Michigan University, 2017
CY WAINWRIGHT, Assistant Professor of Sports Management (2021)
B.S., Newberry College, 2009
M.S., St. Cloud State University, 2011
CHRISTINA L. WENDLAND, Associate Professor of Religion, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs (2007)
B.S., The Ohio State University, 1992
M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 1997
Ph.D., Luther Seminary, 2007
M.S., Newberry College, 2022
LERONE J. WILDER, Assistant Professor of Religion (2021)
B.A., University of South Carolina, 2005
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological Center, 2010
Ph.D., Union Institute and University, 2019
PEGGY L. BARNES WINDER, Professor of Physical Education, (1990); Director of Diversity Education (2012)
B.A., Newberry College, 1987
M.S., Western Kentucky University, 1988
Ph.D., Touro University International, 2006