The date shown in parentheses represents the year in which the faculty member joined the College Faculty.
ABDELNASER AL-HASAN, 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 (2023)
B.S., Lander University, 2006
M.Ed., Abilene Christian University, 2010
JOSEPH BIAS, Mock Trial Coach; Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Administration (2026)
B.A., Wofford College, 2006
J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law, 2010
LINDSY BOATENG, Associate Professor of Biology; Department Chair (2018)
B.S., University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, 2005
M.S., University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, 2009
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin – Madison, 2015
ALISON BRANHAM, Lecturer in Music (2025)
B.M., Columbia College, 2000
M.M., University of South Carolina, 2003
JAMISON BRIDGES, Assistant Professor of Business (2023)
B.S., Francis Marion University, 2014
M.B.A., Southern New Hampshire University, 2019
Ph.D., Columbia International University, 2025
VALARIE BURNETT, Associate Professor of Biology (2011)
B.S., University of South Carolina, 1998
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2004
MANDY L. BUTLER, 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
PORFIRIO CHAVEZ, Instructor of Finance (2026)
B.A.D., Grand Canyon University, 2012
M.B.A., Grand Canyon University-Phoenix, 2018
BRET A. CLARK, 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, Director of Health Science; Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy (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
MILAN DHAMEJA, Lecturer in Biology (2025)
B.T., IILM Institute for Higher Education, 2007
M.S., University of South Carolina, 2010
REBEKAH DIXON, Associate Professor of Sport Management (2004)
B.S., Western Carolina University, 2000
M.S., Winthrop University, 2003
Ed.D., National University, 2025
TIMOTHY DUPONT, Associate Professor of Business Administration (2021)
B.S., Lander University, 2001
M.B.A., Clemson University, 2003
Ph.D., Clemson University, 2018
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
DIMUTHU EDIRISINGHE, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2025)
B.S., University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2018
Ph.D., Clemson University, 2025
TIMOTHY G. ELSTON, 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
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 (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
ROBIN GEIGER, Dean of Nursing (2026)
ADN, Santa Fe College, 2001
BSN, University of Central Florida, 2003
MSN, University of Alabama, 2006
DNP, Touro University, 2016
JONATHAN HALL, Associate Professor of Music; Assistant Dean of Music and Education; Department Chair (2023)
B.M.E, Winthrop University, 2007
M.M., Winthrop University, 2009
D.M.A., University of South Carolina, 2020
DAVID HARPOOL, President; Professor of Business; General Counsel (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, Director of Exercise Science & Human Performance; Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (2026, 2022)
B.S., University of Florida, 2009
M.S., Johns Hopkins University, 2014
MARK HENNION, Director of the Writing Center; Assistant Professor of English; Military Services Coordinator (2024)
A.A., Harrisburg Area Community College, 2010
B.A., Columbia University, 2014
M.F.A., University of Oregon, 2020
BETH HINGA, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Professor of Geology (2024)
B.S., Baylor University, 1993
M.S., Baylor University, 1995
Ph.D., Southern Methodist University, 2004
AVINASH HINGORANI, Assistant Professor of History (2024)
B.A., Tulane University, 2014
M.A., University of Amsterdam, 2016
Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, 2022
AMANDA HODGES, Associate Professor of English; Director of the 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
ANDREW HUTTO, Lecturer in English; Director of the Writing Center (2023)
B.A., University of Louisville, 2019
M.A., Southern Illinois University, 2022
LORRAINE KIBLER, Assistant Professor of Education (2024)
B.S., Ithaca College, 1987
M.S., SUNY, 1991
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2012
MATTHEW KIDDER, Associate Professor of Business Administration (2020)
B.S., American University, 2003
Ph.D., University of California Irvine, 2016
STEVEN LAMBERT, Associate Professor of Chemistry; Department Chair Chemistry (2013)
B.S., Mars Hill, 1983
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1990
DENNIS LAMBRIES, Associate Professor of Political Science (2016)
B.A., Chapman University, 1980
M.A., University of South Carolina, 1981
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2009
JOHN LANEAR, Vice President of Graduate and Online Programs (2024)
B.A., Missouri State University, 1991
J.D., University of Missouri, 1994
M.S., University of Wisconsin, 2004
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 2005
PAMELA LANIER, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2026)
A.S.N., University of South Carolina-Coastal Carolina College, 1988
B.S.N., University of South Carolina, 1992
M.S.N., Western Governors University, 2016
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, 2023)
B.S., Newberry College, 2007
M.Ed., Valdosta State University, 2009
Ed.D., United States Sports Academy, 2015
M.S., Capella University, 2017
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
EMILY LIVINGSTON, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2019, 2025)
B.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina, 2005
M.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina, 2007
D.N.P., Medical University of South Carolina, 2020
KIMBERLY MACK, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood/Elementary Education and Field and Clinical Experiences Coordinator (2026)
ADP, Midlands Technical College, 1995
B.Ed., Newberry College, 1997
M.Ed., Nova Southeastern University, 2004
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
ELYSSA MERSDORF, Assistant Professor of Speech and Theatre (2024)
A.A., American Academy of Dramatic Arts, 2007
B.A., San Francisco State University, 2017
M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University, 2020
WARREN S. MOORE, III, Professor of English (2003)
B.A., Excelsior College, 1987
M.A., University of Kentucky, 1992
Ph.D., Ball State University, 2002
ISAAC MVULA, Assistant Professor of Business Administration (2025)
B.Comm., university of Malawi, 1993
M.S., Minot State University, 2002
M.S., Minot State University, 2011
Ph.D., University of North Dakota, 2023
KIM NEAL, Assistant Professor of Mathematics (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, Assistant Professor of Music (1988)
B.M., Columbia College, 1988
M.M., Columbia College, 1993
TYLER NUNGESSER, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Department Chair (2023)
B.S., Christopher Newport University, 2015
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2021
APRIL PADGETT, Lecturer in Psychology (2023)
B.A., Newberry College, 2014
M.S., Southern New Hampshire University, 2017
Ph.D., Capella University, pending
SID PARRISH, Jr., Vice President for Administration; Associate Professor of Chemistry (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
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
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
ROMY RAJAN, Assistant Professor of English (2024)
B.A., Hindu College, University of Delhi, 2010
M.A., University of Delhi, 2012
M.Phil., University of Delhi, 2014
Ph.D., University of Florida, 2021
PAULA RIDDLE, Associate Professor of Art (2005)
B.A., Lander University, 1986
M.A.T., University of South Carolina, 1988
JOANNE RUTHERFORD, Associate Professor of Nursing (2026)
A.D.N., Trident Technical College
B.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, 2004
M.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, 2006
Ed.D., University of Alabama, Capstone College of Nursing, 2026
CHRIS SHEPPARD, Associate Professor of Music (2010)
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
SHERYL SPURLIN, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2026)
A.A., San Jacinto College Central, 2000
B.S.N., Texas Woman's University, 2006
M.N.E., Texas Woman's University, 2015
TANIA SOSIAK, Associate Professor of Business Administration (2003)
B.F.A., Syracuse University, 1988
M.I.D., North Carolina State University, 1996
JULIE STEVENSON, Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2024)
B.S., Ball State University, 2000
M.Ed., American College of Education, 2010
MATTHEW SYNO, Lecturer in Exercise Science (2024)
B.S., Elon University, 2000
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University, 2004
JODY THOMPSON, Associate Professor of Psychology; Department Chair Social Sciences (2019)
B.A., The University of Alabama, 2008
M.S., Jacksonville State University, 2010
Ph.D., Central Michigan University, 2017
JACQUELINE TOWNSEND, Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Bands (2025)
B.M. - Music Education, Bowling Green State University, 2008
M.M., Bowling Green State University, 2011
D.M.A., University of North Texas, 2018
ALLISON TRAUB, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (2024)
B.S., Chowan University, 2022
M.A., Chowan University, 2023
Ph.D., Liberty University, 2026
CY WAINWRIGHT, Assistant Professor of Sport Management (2021)
B.S., Newberry College, 2009
M.S., St. Cloud State University, 2011
JOHN WALLIS, Director of Speech and Debate; Assistant Professor of Communications (2025)
B.A., Webster University, 2021
M.A., Webster University, 2024
CHRISTINA L. WENDLAND, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs; Associate Professor of Religion (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
PARKER WORDEN, Director of Athletic Bands (2026)
B.S.Ed, B.A., and B.S, Northwest Missouri State University, 2014
Postbaccalaureate Certification, Northwest Missouri State University, 2018
M.M., University of Missouri - Kansas City, 2023
CHELSEA YOUNG, Vice President for Innovation and College-Wide Initiatives; Professor of Education (2026)
B.S., Northcentral University, 2016
M.B.A., Northcentral University, 2017
Ed.D., Northcentral/National University, 2023
MICHELLE ZORNES, Lecturer in Business Administration (2023, 2024)
A.A, Phillips College, 1991
B.A., University of South Carolina-Columbia, 2012
M.P.A., University of South Carolina-Columbia, 2014
J.D., Creighton University School of Law, 2017