Full-Time Faculty

The date shown in parentheses represents the year in which the faculty member joined the College Faculty.

JERRY A. ALEWINE, Department Chair for Respiratory Therapy. Professor of Respiratory Therapy (2017)
A.S., Piedmont Technical College, 1996
B.A., University of South Carolina, 1985
M.Ed., American InterContinential 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

LEON C. BANKS, Assistant Professor of Business Administration (2017)
B.S., University of South Carolina, 1979
J.D., University of South Carolina, 1985

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

JENNIFER BICKLEY, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2019)
B.S.N., Newberry College, 2014
M.S.N., South University, 2017

LINDSY BOATENG, Assistant 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

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

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, Professor of Biology; Department Chair (1995, 2017)
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

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 Physical Education (2004)
B.S., Western Carolina University, 2000
M.S., Winthrop University, 2003

ALLAN DUNPHY, Associate Professor of Respiratory Therapy (2018)
A.S., Piedmont Technical College,1992
B.A., Thomas A. Edison State College, 2001
M.Ed., Liberty University, 2019

TIMOTHY DUPONT, Visiting Professor of Business, (2021)
B.S., Lander University, 2001
M.B.A., Clemson University, 2003
Ph.D., Clemson University, 2018

TIMOTHY G. ELSTON, Associate Professor of History; College Ombudsman (2004, 2022)
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, Assistant 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

SUSAN FERNANDEZ, Dean of Education (2022)
B.A., Clemson University
M.Ed., Clemson University
Ed.D., Union Institute & University, 2011

PETER FOSTER, Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2020)
B.S., Grove City College, 2013
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 2019

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

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

ASLYNN HALVORSON, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (2019)
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2012;
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 2014.  

DAVID HARPOOL, Instructor of Business and Organizational Development & Leadership (2021)
Director of Newberry College Speech & Debate
B.S., Missouri State University, 1983
J.D., School of Law, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1989
Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 1992

AMANDA HODGES, Associate Professor of English, Director of Summerland Honors Program (2011, 2016)
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

RAMON M. JACKSON, Assistant Professor of History (2021)
B.A., College of Charleston, 2004
M.A., College of Charleston, 2007
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2019

SHANNON JONES, Assistant Professor of Education (2022)
B.A., University of South Carolina, 2002
M.A.T., University of South Carolina, 2004
Ed.D., University of Education, 2011

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, Assistant Professor of Political Science (2016)
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, Assistant Dean for Student Success (2012, 2019)
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, Instructor 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 (2017)
B.S., Newberry College, 2011
M.S.N., South University, 2016
D.N.P, American Sentinel University, 2020

EMILY LIVINGSTON, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2022)
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

JENNIFER MARTINSEN, Associate Professor of English (2012)
B.A., University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire, 1999
M.A., University of North Carolina, 2004
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2010

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

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

LINDA MCKEAG, Professor of Accounting (2022)
B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1984
M.B.A, The University of St. Thomas, 1989
D.B.A, Anderson University (IN), 2021

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

WANDA NEESE, Instructor of Piano, 1988
B.M. Columbia College, 1988
M.M. Columbia College, 1993

JESSICA OTIS, Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2020)
B.S., University of South Carolina, 2016
M.S., University of South Carolina, 2019

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, Vice President of Academic Affairs (2006, 2018)
B.S., Furman University, 1995
Ph.D., University of Florida, 2001

JODIE PEELER, Professor of 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, Assistant 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

TABETHA QUINA, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2020)
B.S.N., Florida State University, 2002
M.S.N., Saint Xavier University, 2020

DAVID RACHELS, Professor of English, Department Chair (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

LAURA ROOST, Associate Professor of Political Science (2017)
B.A., Morningside College
M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2009
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2014

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 (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

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

T. OTIS WALKER, Associate Professor of Mathematics/Physics, (1983)
B.S., Furman University, 1972
M.S., Clemson University, 1975
Ph.D., Clemson University, 1978

CHRISTINA L. WENDLAND, Associate Professor of Religion, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (2007, 2017)
B.S., Ohio State University, 1992
M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 1997
Ph.D., Luther Seminary, 2007

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

JARED WOOLSTENHULME, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education (2018); Interim Chair of Teacher Education, (2020)
B.S., Utah State University, 1998
B.S., Utah State University, 2003
M.Ed., Utah State University, 2012