Graduate Faculty

Barber, Diana, Assistant Professor of Biology, B.A., Darmouth College, 1992; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2000. (2019)

Bassa, Melanie, Instructor of Psychology, B.A., Wheeling Jesuit College, M.A. Marshall University, 2001. (2020)

Bell, Keith, Professor of Criminal Justice, B.A, Wheeling Jesuit University, 2000; M.S., Marshall University 2002; Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2008. (2011)

Brammer, Sarah, Assistant Professor Physician Assistant Studies, MSPAS, PA-C. B.S., West Liberty University, 2007; West Liberty University, MS in Physician Assistant Studies, 2014. (2016)

Chase, Gregory, Professor of Economics and Finance. B.B.A., Eastern Michigan University, 1984; M.B.A., University of Central Florida, 1990; Ph.D., Kent State University, 2001. (2013)

Childers, Jennifer, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., Alderson-Broaddus College, 1992; B.S., Alderson-Broaddus College, 1999; M.S., Alderson-Broaddus, 2006. (2014)

Cornaglia, Allegra, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. B.A., Wellesley College, 2007; M.S., West Virginia University, 2012; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 2022. 

Douglas, Miriam Roth, Associate Professor of Education and Director of Community Education Program. B.A., University of Bamberg (Germany), 2004; M.A., West Virginia University, 2006; M.A., Unveristy of Bamberg (Germany), 2007; Ph.D. West Virginia University, 2011 (2012)

Ennis, Nicole, Interim Dean Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., West Liberty University, 2003; M.A., Marshall University; Ph.D. Robert Morris University, 2017. (2019)

Fletcher, Tifani,  Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2001; M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2003; Ph.D., East Tennessee University, 2014. (2014)

Hanna, David, Associate Professor of Athletic Training, and Program Director of Athletic Training. B.S., West Liberty University, 1993; M.S., West Virginia University, 1996; D.P.T., Wheeling Jesuit University, 2007. (2012)

Horzempa, Joseph, Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., California University of Pennsylvania, 2000; M.S., California University of Pennsylvania, 2002; Ph.D., Duquesne University, 2006. (2011)

Huffman, Courtney, Professor of Dental Hygiene. B.S.D.H., West Virginia University, 2000; M.S.D.H., West Virginia University, 2002; graduate study: West Virginia University. (2002)

Jesse, Gayle, Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems, A.S., Community College of Allegheny County; B.S. Robert Morris University; M.S.B.A., California University of Pennsylvania; D. Sc., Robert Morris University. (2017)

Kettler, Karen, Dean and Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., Bloomsburg University, 1998; M.S., California University, 2002; Ed.D. West Virginia University, 2013. (2008)

Koenig, Ryan, Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology,  B.S., Saint Vincent College, 2005; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2012. (2014)

Kreisberg, Melinda, Professor of Biology. B.S., Mount Union College, 1988; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1994. (2002)

Kreisberg, Robert, Professor of Biology, College of Sciences. B.A., University of South Florida, 1982; M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1988; Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1993. (1997)

Loughman, Zachary, Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., West Liberty University, 2002; M.S., Marshall University, 2005; Ph.D., Indiana State University, 2011. (2008)

McClain, Tammy, Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Charleston, 1990; Ph.D., Wright State University, 1994. (2006)

Meacham, Rebecca, Associate Professor of Psychology, B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1987; M.A., Marshall University, 2002; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2020. (2008)

Meintel, Kristie, Clinical Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., Alderson Broaddus College, 1996. (2016)

Meredith, Stephanie, Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene; BSDH, West Liberty State College, 1999; MSDH, West Virginia University, 2011. (2015).

Monteroso, Catherine, Interim Provost. B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1990; M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University, 1994; Ed.D., Northcentral University, 2015. (2009)

Ridley, Susan, Assistant Professor of Creative Arts Therapy; M.Sc. in Human Services and Organization Management Leadership, Springfield College (2002); MA in Mental Health Counseling specializing in Art Therapy, Caldwell University (2017); Ph.D., Expressive Therapies, Lesley University (2012)

Saurbier, Ann. Dean and Professor of Management. B.S. Accounting, Miami University, 1986; M.S. Management, Walsh College, 1993; D.M. Executive Leadership, Walsh College, 2013.

Schmitt, Deanna, Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S. Pennsylvania State University, 2005; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2012. (2012

Seeber, Roger G., Professor of Biology. B.S., State University of New York, 1978; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 1989. (1991)

Shackleford, Howard, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies and Medical Director of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., West Liberty University, 1973; M.D., West Virginia University. (2011)

Six, Margaret, Professor of Dental Hygiene. A.S., West Liberty University; B.S. West Liberty University, 1981; M.S.D.H., West Virginia University, 1993. (1997)

Stauffer, Tonda, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S, Alderson Broaddus College, 1991; MSPAS, University of Nebraska, 2002. (2016)

Sweeney, Michele, Professor of Dental Hygiene. Certificate in Dental Hygiene, University of Pittsburgh, 1974; B.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1975; M.S.D.H., West Virginia University, 1991. (1999) 

Thurman, Patrick; Adjunct Professor of Creative Arts Therapy; JD Law, North American College of Law (1989);  MS Environmental Engineering, Arizona State University (1992); LL.M. Intellectual Property (Art) Law (1996), Universality of Illinois, Chicago; MA Art Therapy and Counseling, St. Mary Of-the-Woods College (2017).

Wetzel, Robert, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., Juniata College, 1985; MD, Drexel University, 1989. (2015)

White, Martin, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, A.A., Western International University, 2006; B.S., Peru State College, 2008; M.A. American Public University, 2011; D.B.A., Northcentral University, 2020. (2020)

Whitehead, Richard, Interim Chair, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., West Liberty University, 2011; M.A., Salem University, 2014; Ed.D., Grand Canyon University, 2019.

Wohleber, Melessa, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training. B.S., West Virginia Wesleyan College, 2000; M.S., James Madison University, 2002; D.H.S., Nova Southeastern University, 2010.

Wood, James, Assistant Professor of Biology, B.S., University of North Carolina Asheville, 2007; MS, Southern Illinois University, 2010; PhD University of Georgia, 2017. (2017)

 

Zombotti, Carol, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. B.S. West Virginia University, 1992; M.S. West Virginia University, 1995; Clinical Doctor in Speech-Language Pathology, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2021. (2022).