Faculty
President
Bob Brower, Ph.D., 1998-present
President Emeritus
Jim Bond, D.Min., L.H.D., 1997
Professors Emeriti
(Including date of election to emeritus status)
Senyo Adjibolosoo, Ph.D., 2020
Professor Emeritus of Economics
Laura Amstead, Ed.D., 2015
Professor Emerita of Education
Kenneth Aring, Ph.D., 2006
Professor Emeritus of Physics
Paul Bassett, M.F.A., J.D., 2015
Professor Emeritus of Communication and Theatre
Carol Blessing, Ph.D., 2020
Professor Emerita of Literature
Philip Bowles, Ph.D., 2016
Professor Emeritus of Literature, Journalism and Modern Languages
Lorinda Carter, Ph.D., 2022
Professor Emerita of Mathematics and Computer Science
Frank Carver, Ph.D., 1996
Professor Emeritus of Religion
Sara Choung, Ph.D., 2023
Professor Emerita of Chemistry
Val Christensen, Ph.D., 1994
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Mary Conklin, Ph.D., 2016
Professor Emerita of Sociology
Diana Cordileone, Ph.D., 2017
Professor Emerita of History
James Crakes, Ph.D., 1994
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education
Daniel Croy, Ed.D., 2017
Professor Emeritus of Management
Dorothy Crummy, Ph.D., 2006
Professor Emerita of Nursing
William DeSaegher, Ph.D., 2004
Professor Emeritus of Literature
Beryl Dillman, Ed.D., 1990
Professor Emeritus of Education
Darrel Falk, Ph.D., 2014
Professor Emeritus of Biology
Clifford Fisher, D.Min., 1992
Professor Emeritus of Religion
Ben Foster, M.A., 2013
Associate Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology
Sandra Foster, M.S., 2008
Associate Professor Emerita of Family and Consumer Sciences
Douglas Fruehling, M.L.S., 2019
Associate Professor Emeritus of Library Science
Susan Ganz, Ph.D., 2023
Professor Emerita of Kinesiology
Ruth Grendell, D.N.Sc., 2000
Professor Emerita of Nursing
Jill Hamilton-Bunch, Ph.D., 2023
Professor Emerita of Education
Nancy Hardison, Ph.D., 1998
Professor Emerita of Business
Eugene Harris, M.A., 2018
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Art
Rebecca Havens, Ph.D., 2022
Professor Emerita of Economics
Richard Hill, Ph.D., 2019
Professor Emeritus of Writing
Billy Hobbs, Ph.D., 1996
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Keith Holly, Ed.D., 2001
Professor Emeritus of Psychology
Sheila Holly, M.A., 2001
Assistant Professor Emerita of Education
Alan Hueth, Ph.D., 2020
Professor Emeritus of Communication
James Jackson Sr., Ph.D., 1990
Professor Emeritus of Speech
Daniel Jenkins, Ph.D., 2023
Professor Emeritus of Psychology
James Johnson, Ed.D., 2018
Professor Emeritus of Education
David Kerk, Ph.D., 2010
Professor Emeritus of Biology
Leon Kugler, Ph.D., 2018
Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology
Gerald Lashley, Ed.D., 2000
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science
G. Michael Leffel, Ph.D., 2023
Professor Emeritus of Psychology
Pat Leslie, Ph.D., 2021
Professor Emerita of Social Work
Dwayne Little, Ph.D., 2010
Professor Emeritus of History
Patsy Livingston, M.A., 2005
Associate Professor Emerita of Kinesiology
Dean Marsh, D.A., 2004
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Business
Ken Martin, Ph.D., 2016
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Enedina Martinez, Ed.D., 2022
Professor Emerita of Education
Kathryn McConnell, Ph.D., 2015
Professor Emerita of Spanish
Michael McConnell, Ph.D., 2014
Professor Emeritus of Biology
James McEliece, Ph.D., 2010
Professor Emeritus of Economics
David Michael McKinney, Ph.D., J.D., 2021
Professor Emeritus of Literature and German
Jeanie Milliken, Ph.D., 2003
Professor Emerita of Education
Robert Morwood, Ed.D., 2013
Professor Emeritus of Education
James Newburg, M.S.L.S., 2006
Librarian Emeritus
Keith Pagan, D.Mus.Ed., 1998
Professor Emeritus of Music
Charlene Pate, M.A., 2022
Associate Professor Emerita of Literature
John Pearson, C.P.A., M.A., 2003
Associate Professor Emeritus of Business
Sam Powell, Ph.D., 2021
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion
Herbert Prince, M.Div., D.D., 2005
Associate Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion
Dee Puntenney, Ph.D., 2012
Professor Emeritus of Physics
Reuben Rodeheaver, D.Mus.Ed., 2001
Professor Emeritus of Music
Ann Ruppert, M.L.S., 2004
Librarian Emerita
Karen Sangren, Ph.D., 2017
Professor Emerita of Art
Esther Saxon, D.M.A., 1996
Professor Emerita of Music
Bruce Schooling, Ph.D., 2018
Professor Emeritus of Management
Arthur Seamans, Ph.D., 2000
Professor Emeritus of Literature
Gene Shea, C.P.A., M.A., 2004
Associate Professor Emeritus of Accounting
Dale Shellhamer, Ph.D., 2012
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Norman Shoemaker, D. Min., 2014
Professor Emeritus of Christian Ministry
Sheldon Sickler, Ph.D., 2009
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science
James Skalman, M.F.A., 2019
Professor Emeritus of Art
Robert Smith, D.Min., 2018
Professor Emeritus of Scripture and Preaching
Margaret Stevenson, Ed.D., 1999
Professor Emerita of Nursing
David Strawn, Ph.D., 2008
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Barbara Taylor, Ph.D., 2021
Professor Emerita of Nursing
Keith Walker, Ph.D. 2007
Professor Emeritus of Physics
Maxine Walker, Ph.D., 2008
Professor Emerita of Literature
Harry Watkins, Ph.D., 2019
Professor Emeritus of Marketing
Reuben Welch, B.D., D.D., 1990
Associate Professor Emeritus of Religion
David Whitelaw, D.Th., 2000
Professor Emeritus of Religion
Kay Wilder, Ed.D., 2013
Professor Emerita of Family and Consumer Sciences
Walter Williams, Ph.D., 2023
Professor Emeritus of Communication
Carl Winderl, Ph.D., 2018
Professor Emeritus of Writing
Ronda Winderl, Ph.D., 2018
Professor Emerita of Communication and Theatre
Hadley Wood, Ph.D., 2013
Professor Emerita of French and Literature
Galen Yorba-Gray, Ph.D., 2017
Professor Emeritus of Spanish
Full-Time Faculty and Academic Administrators
With the exception of the President, the names of the faculty are arranged alphabetically. The year of the first appointment appears after each name. The appointments and academic rank indicated are for the current academic year.
Bob Brower, Ph.D. (1998)
President
Professor of Communication
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene College;
M.A., University of Cincinnati;
Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Mary Adams, Ph.D. (2015)
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Loyola University;
M.S.N., Lewis University;
Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago.
David Adey, M.F.A. (2003)
Professor of Art and Design
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art.
Arnel Aguinaldo, Ph.D. (2018)
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., University of California, San Diego;
M.A., San Diego State University;
Ph.D., Concordia University.
Jennifer Guerra Aldana, M.Div. (2023)
Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry and Practice
B.S.W., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary.
Angelica Almonte, Ph.D. (2012)
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Maryland;
M.S.N., Ph.D., University of San Diego.
Brent Alvar, Ph.D. (2017)
Director, MS in Kinesiology Program
Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Dianne Anderson, Ph.D. (2005)
Director, Biology Graduate Program
Professor of Biology
B.S., Northwest Nazarene College;
M.S., San Diego State University;
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University.
Theodore Anderson, Ph.D. (1986)
Professor of Kinesiology
A.B., Point Loma College;
M.Ed., College of Idaho;
Ph.D., Texas A & M University.
Jennifer Arcega, MSN (2023)
Assistant Professional Practice Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Nevada, Reno;
MSN, Point Loma Nazarene University.
Jerry Arvin, M.S. (1994)
Assistant Professor of Physical Education
B.S., Greenville College;
M.S., Butler University.
Kimberly Athans, M.Ed. (2017)
Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., University of San Diego;
M.A., University of Houston;
M.Ed., University of San Diego.
Joy Balta, Ph.D. (2022)
Director of Human Anatomy Education
Associate Professor of Human Anatomy
B.S., Lebanese University;
M.Sc., University of Dundee;
M.A., Ph.D., University of College Cork, Ireland.
Linda Beail, Ph.D. (1994)
Professor of Political Science
B.A., Wheaton College;
Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Laurance Beauvais, Ph.D. (2013)
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Houston;
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley.
Scott Bennett, Ph.D. (2007)
Professor of Spanish
B.A., M.A., San Diego State University;
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara.
Jeffrey Birdsell, Ph.D. (2016)
Professor of Communication
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.A., San Diego State University;
Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin.
Alexandra Bitter, M.S. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.S., University of Wyoming.
Daniel Bothe, D.B.A.(2009)
Associate Professor of Finance
B.S., San Diego State University;
M.B.A., University of Southern California;
D.B.A., Anderson University.
Matthew Boyne, M.A. (2020)
Associate Professor of Management
B.S., United States Naval Academy;
M.S., Colorado Tech;
M.A., Seton Hall University;
Ed.D., Pepperdine University.
Max Butterfield, Ph.D. (2013)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Calvin College;
M.S., Eastern Michigan University;
M.S., Ph.D., Texas Christian University.
John Capra, Ph.D. (2023)
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.S., M.Ed., University of Utah;
Ph.D., Chapman University.
J. David Carlson, M.F.A. (2017)
Chair, Department of Art and Design
Professor of Art
B.A., Azusa Pacific University;
M.A., California State University;
M.F.A., Vermont College of Fine Art.
Ray Carlson, D.HSc. (2021)
Associate Professor and Academic Principal Faculty
B.S., California University of Pennsylvania;
M.PH., University of North Carolina, San Diego;
D.HSc., A.T., Still University College of Graduate Health Studies.
Kellye Carroll, Ed.D. (2019)
Assistant Professor in Child Development
B.F.A., Chapman University;
M.Ed., University of California, San Diego;
Ed.D., Gwynedd Mercy University.
Benjamin Cater, Ph.D. (2017)
Associate Dean, Foundational Explorations
Associate Professor
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.A., The University of Montana;
Ph.D., University of Utah.
Charles Celaya, B.Th. (2018)
Associate Professor of Commercial Music
B.S., University of Redlands;
B.Th., Calvary Chapel Bible College;
J.D., California Western School of Law.
Michelle Chen, Ph.D. (2010)
Professor of Physics
B.S., B.A., M.A., University of Chicago;
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Walter Cho, Ph.D. (2012)
Professor of Biology
B.A., Harvard University;
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Yoojin Choi, Ph.D. (2022)
Professor of Biology
B.S., UC Irvine;
Ph.D., Harvard University.
Mary Jo Clemmons, Ed.D. (2011)
Director, Center for Teaching & Learning
Professor of Faculty Development
B.M., University of Louisville;
M.A., Queens College;
Ed.D., Columbia University.
William Clemmons, Ph.D. (1996)
Professor of Music
B.M., University of Louisville;
M.A., Queens College;
Ph.D., City University of New York.
Benjamin Coleman, Ph.D. (2017)
Director, MACC Program
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
B.A., Seattle Pacific University;
M.A., MACL, Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary.
Colleen Cook, M.S.W. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., Northwest Nazarene University;
M.S.W., Boise State University.
Lael Corbin, M.F.A. (2005)
Professor of Art
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.F.A., San Diego State University.
April Cordero, Ph.D. (2007)
Dean, Educational Effectiveness
Professor of Biology
B.S., M.A., University of California, San Diego;
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University.
Michael Corke, Ph.D. (2018)
Director, Assessment and Accreditation
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., M.A., San Diego State University;
Ph.D., Claremont University.
Anthony Cortez, M.S. (2021)
Assistant Professor of Engineering
B.S., University of California, San Diego;
M.S., University of California, Riverside.
Nicole Cosby, Ph.D. (2011)
Program Director, MS in Athletic Training
Professor of Athletic Training
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.A., San Jose State University;
Ph.D., University of Virginia.
Steven Cosentino, M.B.A. (2004)
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.A., Point Loma College;
M.B.A., San Diego State University.
Catherine Crockett, Ph.D. (2008)
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S., California State Polytechnic University;
Ph.D., University of California, Riverside.
Paula Cronovich, Ph.D. (2012)
Co-Chair, Department of Literature, Journalism, Writing, and Languages
Professor of Spanish
B.A., University of Southern California;
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles.
Gregory Crow, Ph.D. (1992)
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.
David Cummings, Ph.D. (2004)
Professor of Biology
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Idaho.
Jim Daichendt, Ed.D. (2008)
Vice Provost of Academic Studies
Dean of the Colleges
B.A., Azusa Pacific University;
M.F.A., Boston University;
Ed.M., Harvard University;
Ed.D., Columbia University.
Julia Dare, Ph.D. (2021)
Associate Professor of Management
B.B.A., Southern Methodist University;
M.B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
Ph.D., USC, Marshall School of Business.
Ann Davis, M.Ed. (2004)
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
B.A., Washington State University;
M.Ed., National University.
Michael Dorrell, Ph.D. (2009)
Professor of Biology
B.A., Simpson College;
Ph.D., The Scripps Research Institute.
Deborah Erickson, Ed.D. (2013)
Dean, School of Education
B.A.E, M.A., Pacific Lutheran University;
M.A., California State University, San Bernardino;
Ed.D., University of the Pacific.
Alfonso Esquer, M.S.W. (2018)
Program Director, Criminal Justice
B.S., Biola University;
M.S., Webster University;
M.S.W., University of Southern California.
Grace Fantaroni, Ed.D. (2016)
Professor of Special Education
B.S., University of Delaware;
M.A., National University;
Ed.D., Alliant International University.
Marshall Fields III, J.D. (2023)
Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., San Diego State University;
J.D., Arizona Summit Law School.
Rebecca Flietstra, Ph.D. (1997)
Professor of Biology
B.A., Calvin College;
Ph.D., University of Kansas Medical Center.
Kerry Fulcher, Ph.D. (1993)
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Professor of Biology
A.B., Northwest Nazarene College;
Ph.D., University of Idaho.
Robert Gailey, Ph.D. (2005)
Director, Center for International Development
Professor of Business
B.A., Eastern Nazarene College;
M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., University of San Diego.
Heather Garcia, M.S.N. (2021)
Associate Professional Practice Professor of Nursing
B.S., Westmont College;
M.S.N., Point Loma Nazarene University.
James Gates, Ph.D., (2001)
Professor of Sociology
B.A., Eastern Nazarene College;
M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., University of Florida.
Nathan Gibbs, MFA (2022)
Associate Professor of Electronic Arts & Journalism
B.S., Abilene Christian University;
MFA, Rensselaer Polytechnic University.
Jacob Goodin, Ph.D. (2018)
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Westmont College;
M.A., Ph.D., East Tennessee State University.
Timothy Hall, Ed.D. (2008)
Professor of Foundational Explorations
B.A., M.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
Ed.D., Alliant International University.
Carl Hammond, M.B.A. (2003)
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., University of Denver;
M.B.A., San Diego State University.
Carsten Hennings, D.B.A. (2018)
Associate Professor of Management
B.S., M.S., M.B.A., McGill University;
D.B.A., Anderson University.
Jamie Hess, D.B.A. (2013)
Dean, Fermanian School of Business
Professor of Business
B.S., Florida State University;
M.B.A., Palm Beach Atlantic University;
D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University.
Amanda Higginbotham, MSN (2023)
Associate Professional Practice Professor of Nursing
B.A., University of California, San Diego;
MSN, University of North Dakota.
Richard Hills, M.A. (1985)
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
A.B., Point Loma College;
M.A., San Diego State University.
Kimberly Hogelucht, Ph.D. (2006)
Professor of Business
B.A., Iowa State University;
M.A., San Diego State University;
Ph.D., University of San Diego.
Elizabeth Holbrook, M.S. (2020)
Associate Dean, Business Education
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.S., Liberty University.
Jason Hurtado-Prater, Ed.D. (2022)
Associate Professor of Leadership
B.A., UCLA;
MBA, St. Joseph's College of Maine;
Ed.D., University of Urbana-Champaign.
Holly Irwin, Ph.D. (1998)
Vice Provost for Academic Administration
Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Louisville.
Daniel Jackson, D.W.S. (2002)
Chair, Department of Music
Professor of Music
B.A., M.A., California State University, Fresno;
D.W.S., Institute for Worship Studies.
Michelle Jackson, Ph.D. (2023)
Director of Nurse Family Practitioner Program
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.A., University of California, San Diego;
MSN, Yale University;
Ph.D., University of San Diego.
Ariane Jansma, Ph.D. (2014)
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., B.S., Pepperdine University;
M.S., San Diego State University;
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego.
Jesús Jiménez, Ph.D. (1992)
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S., National Autonomous University of Mexico;
Ph.D., University of Utah.
Christina Kalberg, M.B.A. (2020)
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.A., Cal State University, Chico;
M.B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University.
Lori Kall, Ph.D. (2018)
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.Ed., University of Phoenix;
Ph.D., Walden University.
Dana Kasper, Ph.D. (2021)
Associate Professor of Clinical Counseling
B.A., Ashland Theological Society;
M.A., Ashland University;
Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands.
Brad Kelle, Ph.D. (2004)
Professor of Biblical Literature
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University;
M.T.S., Emory University Candler School of Theology;
Ph.D., Emory University.
Christina Kelley, DNP (2023)
Associate Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., Maric College;
MSN, DNP, Point Loma Nazarene University.
Kristen Kellogg, MSN (2023)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Point Loma Nazarene University;
MSN, Azusa Pacific University.
Rick Kennedy, Ph.D. (1995)
Professor of History
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara.
Rebecca Kenyon, Psy.D., LMFT (2023)
Director of Clinical Training
Associate Professor
B.A., San Diego State University;
M.A.F.T., Psy.D., Alliant International University.
Jaeyoon Kim, Ph.D. (2005)
Professor of History
B.A., Chonnam National University, Korea;
M.A., San Diego State University;
Ph.D., University of Oregon.
Son Chae Kim, Ph.D. (2019)
Associate Dean, MSN Program
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Washington;
M.S.N., Ph.D., University of San Diego.
Kristopher Koudelka, Ph.D. (2014)
Co-Chair, Department of Biology
Professor of Biology
B.A., University of Wisconsin - River Falls;
Ph.D., The Scripps Research Institute.
Jennifer Kritsch, Ph.D. (2012)
Director, Special Education
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Northwest Nazarene College;
M.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
Ph.D., Capella University.
Breeann Kyte Kirby, M.F.A. (2018)
Associate Professor of Creative Writing
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.A., University of West Florida;
M.S., M.F.A., San Diego State University.
Victor Labenske, D.M.A. (1987)
Professor of Music
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene College;
M.M., University of Missouri, Kansas City;
D.M.A., University of Southern California.
Karah Lain, M.F.A. (2019)
Associate Professor of Visual Art, Painting & Drawing
B.S., Olivet Nazarene University;
M.F.A., Oregon College of Art & Craft.
Rebecca Laird, D. Min. (2011)
Interim Dean, School of Theology and Christian Ministry
Professor of Christian Ministry and Practice
B.A., Point Loma College;
M.A., Pacific School of Religion;
D. Min., Drew University.
Robin Lang, M.L.I.S. (2016)
Instructional Services Librarian
Associate Professor
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University.
Roberta Lavery, MOT (2022)
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Penn State University;
MOT, Temple University.
Michael Leih, Ph.D. (2015)
Professor of Computer Information Technology
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.S., California State University, Fullerton;
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University.
Alain Lescart, Ph.D. (2005)
Professor of French
M.A., University of Connecticut;
M.S., Eastern Nazarene College;
M.A., Faculté Universitaire de Théologie Protestante de Bruxelles;
Th.M., Académie de Versailles;
Ph.D., University of Connecticut.
Jennifer Lineback, Ph.D. (2012)
Professor of Education
B.A., B.S., M.S., Miami University;
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University.
Michael Lodahl, Ph.D. (1999)
Professor of Theology and World Religions
B.A., Northwest Nazarene University;
M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Emory University.
Mary Logue, MSLIS (2022)
Associate Professor, Resource Discovery Librarian
B.A., Westmont College;
MSLIS, San Jose State University.
Rosemond Lorona, Ph.D. (2019)
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Pepperdine University;
M.A., Ph.D., Baylor University.
Lindsey Lupo, Ph.D. (2007)
Director, Institute of Politics and Public Service
Professor of Political Science
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara;
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Irvine.
Heidi Lynch, Ph.D. (2017)
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Wheaton College;
M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Kara Lyons-Pardue, Ph.D. (2014)
Co-Director, Margaret Stevenson Center for Women’s Studies
Professor of New Testament
B.A., Northwestern Nazarene University;
M. Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Robert Maakestad, M.F.A. (2018)
Associate Professor of Writing
B.A., Taylor University;
M.A., Ball State University;
M.F.A., George Mason University.
Katherine Maloney, Ph.D. (2012)
Co-Chair, Department of Chemistry
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Pacific Lutheran University;
Ph.D., Cornell University.
Kristine Mandani, MSN (2023)
Associate Professional Practice Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Azusa Pacific University;
MSN, University of California, Los Angeles.
José Manjarrés, Ph.D. (2023)
Assistant Professor of Electronics and Electrical Engineering
B.S., B.E., Ph.D., Universidad Del Norte, Barranquilla - Colombia
Mark Mann, Ph.D. (2008)
Professor of Theology
B.A., Eastern Nazarene College;
M.Div., Boston University, School of Theology;
Ph.D., Boston University Graduate School.
Katie Manning, Ph.D. (2012)
Professor of Writing
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City;
Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette.
Bruce Mansfield, Ph.D. (2022)
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., M.M., Duquesne University;
M.M., Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Frank Marshall, D.B.A. (2017)
Associate Dean for Professional Business Education (BBA)
Professor of Management
B.S., Bentley University;
B.S., California State University, Long Beach;
M.S., University of San Diego;
D.B.A., George Fox University.
Karl Martin, Ph.D. (1998)
Professor of Literature
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jessica Matthews, D.B.H. (2018)
Director, Master of Integrated Wellness Program
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Coastal Carolina University;
M.S., Canisius College;
Ph.D., D.B.H., Arizona State University.
Stephanie Matthews, Ph.D. (2018)
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
B.A., Olivet University;
M.T.S., University of Notre Dame;
Ph.D.,Vanderbilt University.
Courtney Mayer, M.F.A. (2013)
Professor of Graphic Design
B.F.A., M.F.A., Washington State University.
Sarah Mayer, MS-PAS (2023)
Associate Professor, Clinical Principal Faculty
B.A., B.S., UC Santa Barbara;
MS-PAS, Loma Linda University.
Mary Beth McCabe, D.B.A. (2021)
Professor of Marketing
B.A., University of Dayton;
M.B.A., DePaul University;
D.B.A., Alliant International University.
Kelli McCoy, Ph.D. (2010)
Chair, Department of History and Political Science
Co-Director, Margaret Stevenson Center for Women’s Studies
Professor of History
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, San Diego.
Robert Meadows, D.Sc. (2023)
Associate Professor, Clinical Principal Faculty
MS-PAS, University of Nebraska Medical Center;
D.Sc., University of Baylor.
Jacqueline Mitchell, M.A. (1996)
Co-Chair, Department of Literature, Journalism, Writing, and Languages
Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene College;
M.A., University of California, Los Angeles.
Kevin Modesto, Ph.D. (2002)
Co-Chair, Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Family Sciences
Professor of Social Work
B.A., Eastern Nazarene College;
M.A., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary;
M.S.W., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Benjamin Mood, Ph.D. (2016)
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.S., University of Oregon;
Ph.D., University of Florida.
Michael Mooring, Ph.D. (1997)
Professor of Biology
B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder;
M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Davis.
Mandy Morrell, D.B.A. (2018)
Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., Cedarville University;
M.B.A., Wright State University;
D.B.A., Anderson University.
Amy Nantkes, Ph.D. (2023)
Director of Public Administration Program
Assistant Professor
B.S., North Central University;
M.A., Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology;
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University.
Dean Nelson, Ph.D. (1984)
Professor of Journalism and Writing
B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene College;
M.A., University of Missouri;
Ph.D., Ohio University.
Denise Nelson, Ph.D. (2004)
Director, Ryan Library
Professor
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.S.L.I.S., College of Information Science and Technology, Drexel University;
Ph.D., Azusa Pacific University.
Melissa Newman, Ph.D., (2013)
Chair, Department of Communication Studies
Associate Professor of Communication Studies
B.A., Colorado State University;
M.A., University of Colorado;
Ph.D., Regent University.
Ryan Nokes, Ph.D. (2022)
Associate Professor of Athletic Training
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.A., San Jose State University;
Ph.D., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.
Andrew Nosal, Ph.D. (2022)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Virginia;
Ph.D., Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Kendra Oakes Mueller, Ph.D. (2007)
Chair, Department of Psychology
Professor of Psychology
B.S., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.A., Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary, Graduate School of Psychology.
Ross Oakes Mueller, Ph.D. (2007)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Brown University;
M.A, Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary, Graduate School of Psychology.
Diana Paddock, M.S., PA-C (2023)
Associate Professor, Clinical Principal Faculty
B.S., University of California, San Diego;
M.S. Touro University of Nevada.
Dawne Page, Ph.D. (2002)
Co-Chair, Department of Biology
Professor of Biology
B.S., Penn State University;
Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco.
Christopher Paik, Ph.D. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., University of Washington;
M.S., Florida Atlantic University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Miami.
Bettina Pedersen, Ph.D. (2000)
Professor of Literature
B.A., Northwest Nazarene College;
M.A., Temple University;
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Keith Pedersen, D.M.A. (1998)
Professor of Music
B.A., Northwest Nazarene College;
M.M., Temple University;
D.M.A., University of Illinois.
Marc Perry, Ph.D. (2010)
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Ph.D., New Mexico State University.
Nicholas Pertler, Ph.D. (2018)
Assistant Dean, College of Extended Learning
Director, Adjunct Faculty Management
B.A., Cal State University San Marcos;
M.A., California State University Fullerton;
Ph.D., Duquesne University.
Yazmin Pineda Zapata, Ed.D. (2018)
Associate Professor of Special Education
B.A., California State Polytechnic University Pomona;
M.A., California State University Fresno;
Ed.D., San Diego State University.
Margarita Pintado Burgos, Ph.D. (2018)
Professor of Spanish
B.A., Universidad de Puerto Rico;
M.A., Ph.D., Emory University.
Ray Posey, Ph.D. (2005)
Professor of Education
B.A., Westmont College;
M.S., California State University, Hayward;
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.
Holland Prior, M.F.A. (2022)
Associate Professor of Rhetoric & Composition
B.A., M.Div., Azusa Pacific University;
M.F.A., University of New Hampshire.
Eriberto Ramirez, MLIS (2022)
Assistant Professor, Instructional Services Librarian
B.A., San Diego State University;
MLIS, USC.
Ricardo Ramos, Ed.D. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.A., Arizona State University;
Ed.D., Bethel University.
Larry Rankin, Ph.D., (2002)
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Eastern Michigan University;
M.S., Webster University;
Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lisa Raser, Ph.D. (2016)
Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., Westmont College;
M.A., San Diego State University;
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
Michelle Riingen, D.N.P. (1999)
Dean, School of Nursing
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of San Diego;
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University.
Susan DeCristofaro Rogers, M.A. (1990-1996, 2006)
Co-Chair, Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Family Sciences
Academic Director, Early Childhood Learning Center
Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.A., M.A., Point Loma Nazarene College.
Heather Ross, M.A. (1998-99; 2004)
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University;
M.A., DePaul University.
Matthieu Rouffet, Ph.D. (2011)
Co-Chair, Department of Chemistry
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., M.S., University of Reims, France;
Ph.D., School of Pharmacy, Reims, France.
Lewis Rutledge, Ph.D. (1991)
Director, Forensics
Professor of Communication and Forensics
B.A., Claremont McKenna College;
M.A., San Diego State University;
Ph.D., Regent University.
Joel Sagawa, Ph.D. (2016)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.A., Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary.
Brandon Sawyer, Ph.D., (2013)
Chair, Department of Kinesiology
Professor of Kinesiology/Biology
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.Ed., University of Virginia;
Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Monique Sawyer, D.N.P. (2013)
Associate Dean, BSN Program
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Point Loma Nazarene University;
D.N.P., Arizona State University.
Dana Sayre-Stanhope, Ed.D. (2019)
Chair, Department of Physician Assistant Education
Professor of Physician Assistant Education
B.S., M.S., University of Colorado;
Ed.D., University of Sarasota.
Kim Schaeffer, Ph.D. (1989)
Professor of Psychology
B.S., Bethany Nazarene College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Paul Schmelzenbach, Ph.D. (2006)
Professor of Physics
B.S., Northwest Nazarene University;
M.S., Ph.D., Oregon State University.
Randal Schober, Ed.D. (2014)
Professor of Management
B.Ed., University of South Australia;
M.Sc., Ed.D., West Virginia University.
Kristen Snyman, Ph.D. (2023)
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
B.A., University of California, Irvine;
M.S., California State University, Fullerton;
Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Elizabeth Spelce, MSN (2023)
Associate Professional Practice Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., MSN, Point Loma Nazarene University.
Molly Sperry, D.N.P. (2021)
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., National University;
M.S.N., Grand Canyon University;
D.N.P., American Sentinel University.
Samuel Stoneburner, Ph.D. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Hillsdale College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sheri Strothers, Ed.D. (2022)
Visiting Professor of Communication
B.A., Chico State University;
M.A., San Diego State University;
Ed.D., University of San Diego.
Beth Sullivan, OTD (2022)
Director of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Illinois at Chicago;
M.S., DePaul University;
OTD, University of St. Augustine for Health Science.
Jeff Sullivan, Ph.D. (2002)
Dean, College of Health Sciences
Professor of Athletic Training and Kinesiology
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.A., San Jose State University;
Ph.D., Oregon State University.
Cynthia Swann, M.S., R.D. (2005)
Director, Dietetics Program
Associate Professor of Family Sciences
B.S., State University College, Buffalo, New York;
M.S., San Diego State University;
R.D., American Dietetic Association.
Julie Sweeney, M.L.I.S. (2019)
Instructional Services Librarian
Assistant Professor
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University.
Dione Taylor, Ed.D. (1999)
Professor of Graduate Education
B.S., William Woods College;
M.A., Ed.S., Point Loma Nazarene University;
Ed.D., Northern Arizona University.
Robert Thompson, Ph.D. (2006)
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Northwest Nazarene University;
M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Carlson Triebold, Ph.D. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Olivet Nazarene University;
M.S., Indiana University;
Ph.D., Purdue University.
Philip Tyler, D.Mus. (2001)
Professor of Music
B.M., University of Central Oklahoma;
M.A., Florida Atlantic University;
M.M., D.Mus., Florida State University.
Jimiliz Valiente-Neighbours, Ph.D. (2016)
Professor of Sociology
B.A., University of California, San Diego;
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz.
Daphney Wadley, M.A. (2017)
Program Director, Adult Degree Completion Child Development
Assistant Professor of Child Development
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.A., Azusa Pacific University.
Randall Waynick, Ph.D. (2019)
Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Business Education
Professor of Management
B.A., Michigan State University;
M.S.A., Central Michigan University;
Ph.D., Capella University.
James Wicks, Ph.D. (2009)
Professor of Film Studies
B.A., M.A., Oregon State University;
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego.
Michael Wiese, Ph.D. (2017)
Professor of Marketing
B.S., Olivet Nazarene University;
M.B.A., Oral Roberts University;
Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago.
Montague Williams, Ph.D. (2017)
Professor of Church, Culture, and Society
B.A., M.A., Olivet Nazarene University;
M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Boston University.
Rosco Williamson, Ph.D. (2006)
Professor of Political Science
B.S., Northwest Nazarene University;
M.A., San Diego State University;
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego.
Heidi Woelbern, Ph.D. (2018)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., B.S., Westmont College;
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles.
Rachelle Wong, Ed.D. (2019)
Program Director, M.A. in Teaching and Credentialing
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University;
M.Ed., University of Hawaii;
Ed.D., Concordia University.
William Wood, Ph.D. (1996)
Professor of History
B.A., Colorado State University;
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University
John Wu, Ed.D. (2001)
Professor of Psychology
B.S., B.A., University of California, Irvine;
Ed.M., Ed.D., Harvard University, Graduate School of Education.
Maria Zack, Ph.D. (1994)
Chair, Department of Mathematical, Information, and Computer Sciences
Chair, Department of Physics and Engineering
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Ph.D., University of California, San Diego.