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Meet the Faculty at MVNU
On Campus (College of Arts and Sciences)
At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, our on-campus faculty are dedicated educators, experienced professionals, and Christ-centered mentors who invest in students both inside and outside the classroom. Through personalized instruction, meaningful relationships, and the integration of faith and learning, they challenge students to grow academically, deepen their faith, and develop the knowledge, skills, and character needed to serve and lead in their careers, communities, and the world.
Dr. Judy Gregg, Dean
Division of Arts, Humanities, and Communication
Art & Graphic Design
- Professor Margaret Allotey-Pappoe, Professor of Graphic Design, Division Chair
- Professor Justin Sorensen, Associate Professor of Art
Communication and Media
- Professor Joseph Rinehart, Director of Broadcasting, Assistant Professor of Communication, Communication and Media Program Director
English & History
- Dr. William Wantland, Professor of History
- Dr. W Brett Wiley, Professor of English, Director of the Honors Program, Director of Traditional General Education
- Dr. David Wilkes, Professor of English
- Professor Kelly Fig Smith, Assistant Professor of English
Music
- Dr. JoAnn Koh-Baker, Professor of Music
- Dr. John Packard, Professor of Music, Music Program Director
Division of Business & Technology
Business
- Professor Justin Brown, Assistant Professor of Sports Management
- Dr. Aaron Burgess, Assistant Professor of Management
- Professor Tim Chesnut, Associate Professor of Finance
- Professor Judy Madtes, Assistant Professor of Business
- Dr. Kelly Rush, Professor of Finance, Division Chair, and Financial Planning Program Coordinator
Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics
- Dr. Jose Oommen, Professor of Engineering; Engineering, Computer Science, and Math Program Director
- Dr. Baonhe Sob, Assistant Professor of Engineering
- Dr. Guoyu Chen, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Dr. Deborah Wilson, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
- Rev. Gene McBride, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
- Dr. Cyril Enyi, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Division of Christian Ministries
- Dr. Doug Matthews, Professor of Christian Ministry, Division Chair
- Dr. Jennifer Ballenger, Assistant Professor of Youth and Family Ministries
- Dr. Michael Falgout, Assistant Professor of Biblical Literature
- Dr. Lindi Wells Martsolf, Assistant Professor of Biblical Literature
- Professor Jessica Armstrong, Assistant Professor of International Studies, Assistant Director of Global Learning
Division of Health and Life Sciences
Biology
- Dr. Jon Bossley, Associate Professor of Biology
- Dr. Geoffrey Fuller, Professor of Biology
- Professor Aaron Brumit, Associate Professor of Biology
Chemistry & Physics
- Dr. Binyang Hou, Professor of Physics
- Dr. Luiz Oliveira, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Chemistry & Physics Program Director
- Dr. Gbemisola Bamiduro, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Exercise & Health Science
- Dr. Stephen Samuel, Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Exercise & Health Sciences Program Director
- Dr. Pheba George, Associate Professor of Biological and Health Sciences, IES Program Director
- Professor Brian Humphrey, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Nursing
- Dr. Karla Adu, Professor of Nursing, Nursing Program Director
- Dr. Debra Garee, Associate Professor of Nursing, Division Chair
- Dr. Judy Gregg, Associate Professor of Nursing, College of Arts and Sciences Dean
- Professor Bethany Kerr, Instructor of Nursing
- Professor Esther Rudolph*, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Clinical Program Administrator
Communication Science Disorders
- Professor Lauren Conrad, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Dr. Dawn McKee, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Division of Human and Public Service
Criminal Justice, EMS & Psychology
- Dr. Marc Hedrick, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
- Dr. Thad Hicks, Professor of Emergency Management
- Dr. Terry Kwon, Associate Professor of Psychology
- Dr. Carol Matthews, Executive Director For Foundational Learning and Retention, Professor of Psychology
- Dr. Angela Stanley, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Education
- Dr. Amy Dubusky, Assistant Professor of Education
- Professor Scott Hardwick, Assistant Professor of Education
- Professor Brian Humphrey, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
- Dr. Elizabeth Napier, Associate Professor of Education
- Dr. Krishana White, Associate Professor of Education
- Dr. Emily Huddleston, Assistant Professor of Education
- Professor Angela Castleman, Assistant Professor of Education
- Professor Jodi Mills, Professor of Education, Dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies
Social Work
- Dr. Tiffanie Jones, Associate Professor of Social Work, Social Work Program Director
- Professor Jeff Styer, Assistant Professor of Social Work
- Dr. Katie Terry, Assistant Professor of Social Work
- Dr. Kenneth Larimore, Assistant Professor of Social Work
- Dr. Rachel Young, Associate Professor of Social Work, Division Chair, CAPS Coordinator
Online (College of Adult and Professional Studies)
MVNU's online faculty combine professional expertise with a commitment to Christian higher education, providing students with a flexible, engaging, and supportive learning experience. Through practical instruction, personalized guidance, and the integration of faith and learning, they help students advance their careers, achieve their educational goals, and grow as servant leaders equipped to make an impact wherever God calls them.
Dr. Jodi Mills, Dean
Division of Arts, Humanities, and Communication
- Aaron Burgess, Assistant Professor of Management
Division of Business & Technology
- Aaron Burgess, Assistant Professor of Management
- Cynthia Sizemore, Assistant Professor of Business
Division of Christian Ministries
- Dr. Doug Matthews, Professor of Christian Ministry
Division of Health and Life Sciences
- Debra Garee, Associate Professor of Nursing
- Dawn McKee, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Pheba George, Associate Professor of Biological and Health Sciences
Division of Human and Public Service
- Jodi Mills, Professor of Education, Dean of the College of Arts and Professional Studies
- Angela Castleman, Assistant Professor of Education
- Professor Brandy Smith, Assistant Professor of Social Work, MSW Field Education Director
- Rachel Young, Associate Professor of Social Work
- Katie Terry, Assistant Professor of Social Work
- Tiffanie Jones, Associate Professor of Social Work
- Kenneth Larimore, Assistant Professor of Social Work
- Marc Hedrick, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
- Thad Hicks, Professor of Emergency Management
Division of International Executive Studies
- Dr. Pheba George, Associate Professor of Biological and Health Science