Jan 05, 2025  
PVCC 2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
PVCC 2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administration and Teaching Faculty


A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P R S T V W Y

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Aghahowa, Irene
Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.A., Long Island University; C.W. Post, B.S., Adelphi University; M.S., Grand Canyon University; Post Masters Certificate University of Virginia

Alford, Jonathan “Adam”
Instructor of Emergency Medical Services. A.S., J. Sargent Community College; B.S., James Madison University

Allison, Anne
Professor of Biology. B.A., Harvard University; M.A, University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Virginia

Anderson, Jane G.
Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Texas Women’s University; M.S.N., University of Virginia

Arrington, Kevin
Associate Professor Accounting. B.S., Liberty University; M. Accountancy, Lynchburg College; M.Ed., Lynchburg College

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Bailey, Melanie A.
Associate Professor of History. B.A., University of Richmond; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Beamer, Zachary
Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Michigan State University; M.A., University of Indiana

Bell, Jon D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. A.B., Kenyon College; M.A., University of Virginia

Bethea, Kay
Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies, Theatre, and Music. B.M., Louisiana State University; M.M., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., University of Kansas

Bloomfield, Karen
Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S. (RN), University of California - San Francisco; M.S., University of California - San Francisco

Breckoff, Eric
Associate Professor of Culinary Arts. A.A.S., Johnson and Wales University; B.S., Johnson and Wales University; M.B.A, Johnson and Wales University

Bredder, Eric
Assistant Professor of Electronics. B.S., The College of New Jersey; M.Ed., Old Dominion University; M.Ed., University of Virginia

Brooks, Charemon
Associate Professor of Nursing. A.D.N., Piedmont Virginia Community College, BSN; University of Virginia; MSN, University of Virginia

Burrington, Lisa
Clinical Coordinator, Instructor of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. B.A., Radford University; Certificate, Houston Community College

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Carrell, Jacqueline
Circulation/Access Librarian. B.A., Messiah College; MLS, University of Maryland

Cathcart, Matthew J.
Program Director, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medical Services. B.A., University of North Carolina; M.S., University of Phoenix

Chappell, Jean
Dean, Health and Life Sciences. B.S., Marshall University; M.S., Marshall University; Ed.D., Marshall University

Clark, Melinda
Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S. Mount Union College; Ph.D., Miami University

Clarkson, Tom G.
Professor of Art. B.S., Mansfield State College; M.F.A., Ohio University

Clinger, Terri
Assistant Dean of Nursing Programs
B.S.N., M.S.N., Old Dominion University; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University; Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of Virginia

Collins, Lorraine
Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S., William Patterson College of New Jersey; M.S., Lynchburg College

Conlon, Corinne
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing. B.S.N., University of Virginia; M.S.N., University of Virginia

Crescimanno, Russell E.
Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Colorado State University; Ph.D., University of Virginia

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Dass, Wendi
Professor of Mathematics. B.S., College of Mary Washington; M.S., University of Virginia; Ed.D., University of Virginia

Decker, Christopher (Kit)
Professor of Spanish. B.A., Trinity College, Oxford; M.A., Tulane University; Ph.D., Tulane University

Diment, Wendy W.
Associate Professor. B.S.N, Georgetown University; M.S.N, University of Virginia

Dixon, Kelly
Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. and M.A., North Carolina State University; Ph.D. University of Kentucky

Donnelly, John R.
Vice President for Instruction and Student Services.
B.A., James Madison University; B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; Ph.D., University of Virginia

Douglas, Ruth A.
Professor Emeritus. B.S., St. Lawrence University; M.S., Syracuse University; Ph.D., Florida State University

DuVall-Early, David C.
Instructor of Computer Science. B.S., Florida State University; M.S., James Madison University

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Edson, Evelyn
Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., Swarthmore College; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Chicago

Eves, Renee
First Quadrant Mathematics Center Coordinator, Instructor of Mathematics. B.S., Towson University; M.A., University of Phoenix

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Farnsworth, Kelly
Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.S., Piedmont Virginia Community College; B.S.N., and M.S.N., Liberty University

Ferero, Michael
Instructor of Computer Science. B.S., Clarkson University; MS., James Madison University

Filer-Ogden, Crystal
Financial Aid Director, B.S., Frostburg State University; M.B.A., Frostburg State University

Flanigan, Lloyd A.
Professor Emeritus of English. A.B., Ohio University; B.S.Ed., Ohio University; M.Ed., University of Virginia; Ed.D., University of Virginia

Flick, Brian C.
Associate Professor of Police Science. A.A.S., Westchester Community College; B.S., Empire State College; M.S., Long Island University

Fogelgren, John R.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.S., Frederick College; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Fogelgren, Virginia K.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing. B.S.N., Alderson-Broaddus College; M.S.N., University of Pittsburgh

Franklin, Patricia P.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Hampton University; M.A., Hampton University

Friedman, Frank
President. B.A., Muhlenberg College; M.S., Purdue University; Ph.D., Purdue University

Fultz, Erica
Instructor of Engineering. B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.E., University of Virginia

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Gentry-Reynolds, Stephanie
Instructor of Radiography. B.A., Wofford College; M.Ed., Converse College; Certification in Radiography, University of Virginia

Glassco, Bruce
Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia

Goddard, Yanina A.
Professor of Physics. Specialist Physicist, Kiev Taras Shevchenko University; Ph.D., The College of William and Mary

Grajales-Diaz, Jorge
Associate Professor of Spanish. B.A., M.A., University of Wisconsin

Green, Krystal
Program Director, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Technology. B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.B.A., Liberty University

Gulley, John
Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of North Carolina - Wilmington; M.A., University of North Carolina - Charlotte; M.A., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Mississippi State University

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Haas, Sue
Chief Information Officer. B.S., James Madison University; M.E., University of Phoenix

Haas, Adam
Program Director, Instructor of Surgical Technology and Central Services Processing. Certified Registered Central Service Technician, International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management. A.S., Piedmont Virginia Community College

Hale, Pryor
Professor Emeritus of Psychology. A.B., Sweet Briar College; M.Ed., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Virginia

Hamm, Jolene
Director of Institutional Research, Planning & Institutional Effectiveness. B.S., Virginia Tech; M.E., Virginia Tech; Ph.D., Virginia Tech

Hannifan, Susan
Disability Services Counselor. B.S.W. Social Work, Rhode Island College; M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling, Virginia Commonwealth University

Harrington, Dick
Professor Emeritus of English. B.A., University of Miami; M.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D., University of Virginia

Haury, Clifford W.
Professor Emeritus. B.A., Kings College; M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Virginia

Hegarty, Brian P.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., State University of New York; M.S., University of Richmond

Hexter, Jonathan P.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A., Amherst College; M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S., University of Virginia

Heyl, Barbara
Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Converse College; M.S., Emory University; Ph.D., Emory University

Hitt, Linda G.
Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.A., College of William and Mary; M.S., Ed.S. University of Virginia

Hoefner, Donna
Associate Professor of Biology-Anatomy & Physiology. A.S., Belleveille Area College; B.S. & B.A., McKendree College; M.S., Saint Louis University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Hoosier, Kimberly D.
Professor of Sociology. B.S., Appalachian State University; M.A., American University; Ph.D., University of Virginia

Hudson, Kathleen M.
Professor Emeritus. B.A., University of California; B.S.N., State University of New York, Albany; M.S.N., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Virginia

Huffman, Charles J.
Professor of Psychology. B.A., James Madison University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Hyder, Thomas W.
Professor of Developmental Reading and English. B.A., Lenoir Rhyne College; M.A., Appalachian State University; Ed.D., University of Virginia

J

Jackameit, William P.
Professor Emeritus. B.A., M.A., Rutgers University; M.B.A., James Madison University, Ed.D., College of William and Mary

Jorgensen, Connie
Assistant Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; M.A., Old Dominion University

K

Keniston, Leonda W.
Dean, Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences. Ph.D., Old Dominion University, M.S., B.S, Virginia Commonwealth University

King, Mary Jane
Associate Professor Emeritus. B.A., Eastern Mennonite College; M.A., Ohio University

Kingsley, Jessica
Professor of English. B.A., State University of New York-Stony Brook; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Virginia

Kingston, Edward
Professor Emeritus of Business Management. B.S., U.S. Naval Academy; M.A., Central Michigan University; M.Ed., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Virginia

Kingston, Jane C.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.A., Wellesley College; M.B.A., Columbia University

Koster, Jennifer A.
Professor of English. Writing Center Coordinator. B.A., M.T., University of Virginia; MFA, Virginia Commonwealth University

L

Leckey, Colum
Professor of History. B.A., M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Lovelock, Frank
Professor Emeritus of English. B.A., M.A., University of Richmond; Ph.D., University of Maryland

Luck, André G.
Career Services Manager. B.A., University of Virginia; M.B.A., Regent University

M

MacDonald, Letty A.
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A., George Washington University; M.Ed., University of Virginia

Mahavadi, Murali
Instructor of Mathematics. B.Sc., Osmania University, India; M.Sc., Osmania University, India

Mayberry, Marlene
Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.A.S., Central Virginia Community College; A.A.S., Piedmont Virginia Community College; B.S.N., Sentara College of Health Sciences; M.S.N., Western Governors University

McCarty, Marietta
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. B.A., Hollins College; M.A., University of Virginia

McManus, Kim
Vice President for Administration and Finance. B.S., James Madison University; M.B.A., James Madison University

McNerney, Stephen S.
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Physical Education. B.A., University of Virginia; M.Ed., University of Virginia

Miller, Aaron
Associate Professor of Art. B.F.A., George Mason University; M.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art

Miller, Robert R.
Professor Emeritus. A.A.S., Piedmont Virginia Community College, B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.B.A., James Madison University

Moghimzadeh, Mahmood
Professor of Economics. B.A., Rashat Business College, Iran; M.B.A., Eastern New Mexico University; M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University

Moore, Hunter
Assistant Professor of Engineering. B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.S., Penn State University

N

Newell, Crystal
Coordinator of Library Services. B.A., University of Virginia; MLIS, Drexel University

Nichols, Elaine D.
Program Director, Associate Professor of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. B.S., College of Health Sciences; M.S., Mountain State University

O

Oechslin, Nicole F.
Professor of English. B.A., Tulane University; M.Ed., University of Virginia; Ed.D., University of Virginia

Overman, Karen
Instructor of Mathematics. B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.S., Old Dominion University

Owen, William D.
Professor Emeritus of English and Speech. B.A., Randolph-Macon College; M.A.T., Duke University; Ed.D., University of Virginia

P

Palamountain, Valerie J.
Dean of Workforce Services. B.A., Skidmore College; M.S., University of Albany

Parks, Glenn T. (Todd)
Coordinator of Academic Support Services. B.A., University of North Carolina; M.Ed., University of South Carolina; Ed.D., University of Virginia

Pincus, Samuel N.
Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., University of Virginia; M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Virginia

Pittman, Susan H.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.S., Madison College; M.S., Madison College

Platts, Todd
Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A. York College; M.A. Ohio University; Ph.D., University of Missouri

Pratt, William
Associate Professor of Business. B.S., Frostburg State University; M.B.A., Hood College

R

Rahilly, Michael
Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., Virginia Tech; Ph.D., University of California, Davis; Post Graduate Certificate Harvard Medical School and Napa County Health & Human Services

Rase, Theresa L.
Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Drury College; M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Read, Sara
Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.A., University of California; M.S., University of Virginia

Rees, Frances S.
Professor of Chemistry. B.F.A., College of Mount Saint Joseph; Ph.D., University of Virginia

Robinson, Bruce
Associate Professor of Information Technology. B.S., St. Paul’s College; M.Ed., Virginia State University

S

Schuyler, Charles R. (Ridge)
Dean, Community Self-Sufficiency Programs. B.A., University of Michigan; J.D., University of Virginia School of Law

Skinner, Laura
Research/Instructional Librarian. B.A., Mary Baldwin University; MLS, Texas Woman’s University; M.A., Virginia Tech

Seweryniak, Richard
Associate Professor of Cybersecurity. B.S., University of Maryland; M.S., University of Maryland; M.S., University of Maryland University College

Simms, Greg
Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of Michigan; M.S., Purdue Graduate School; Ph.D. University of Virginia

Sloan, Benjamin
Professor of English. B.A., Washington University; M.F.A., Brooklyn College; Ph.D., City University of New York Graduate Center

Solla, Beryl L.
Professor of Art. A.A., Miami-Dade Community College; B.F.A., Florida International University; M.F.A., University of Miami

Starks, Linda
Program Director, Associate Professor, Surgical Technology. B.S., Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences; M.E., Virginia Tech

Steele, Kemper
Coordinator of Advising and Transfer Programs. B.A., University of Virginia; M.Ed., University of Virginia

Stoller, Brad
Assistant Professor of Theatre and Drama. B.A., Sonoma State University; M.F.A., University of Virginia

Storer, Justin
Instructor of Mathematics. B.S., James Madison University. M.A., City College of New York.

Swanson, Kristine E.
Assistant Professor of French. B.S., Georgetown University; M.A., University of Michigan

T

Tenney, Elizabeth S. (Chica)
Professor Emeritus of Art. B.F.A., Michigan State University; M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University

Thurneck, Laurie J.
Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., Indiana University

Tierney, Virginia C.
Professor Emeritus of Nursing. B.S.N., University of Virginia; M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University; Graduate Certificate, University of Alabama

Tiezzi, Lawrence
Associate Professor of Geology. B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute; Ph.D., Texas A&M

Timchenko, Irina
Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Tbilsi State University, Republic of Georgia; M.S., University of Nevada

Tomas, Jennifer
Associate Professor of History. B.A., Wells College; Ph.D., SUNY Binghampton

Turner, Tamyra K.
Associate Professor Emeritus of English. B.A., California State University; M.A., Stanford University

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Valade, Diane
Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Luther College; M.S., University of Texas, Dallas

Vaughan, George B.
President Emeritus. B.A., Emory and Henry College; M.S., Radford University; Ph.D., Florida State University

Vondrasek, Joanna
Professor of Biology. B.A., Swarthmore College; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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Walsh, Bettye S.
Professor Emeritus of English. A.A. General, Southwest Mississippi Junior College; B.S., Mississippi College; M.A., Mississippi College; Ph.D., University of Virginia

Walsh, John P.
Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.S., Florida State University; M.S., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of Virginia

Walsh, Mary Lee
Dean of Student Services. B.A., Mary Washington College; M.A., Catholic University; M.Ed., University of Virginia

Wert, Justin
Associate Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Whittington, Stacy
Associate Professor of Radiology-Advanced Medical Imaging. A.A.S. and B.S., Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University

Whyte, Tamara
Associate Professor of English. B.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Willis, Lloyd L., II
Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.S., Phillips University; M. Ed., University of Virginia

Willis, Margaret S.
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.S., Radford College; M.S., Radford College; Ed.S., University of Virginia; Ed.D., University of Virginia

Winkler, Nicole R.
Program Director, Associate Professor of Radiography. B.S., Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences; M.Ed., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Wood, Carrie
Associate Professor of Accounting. B.S. and M.S. Strayer University

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York, Virginia
Associate Professor of Anatomy, Physiology/Biology
B.S., University of Cincinnati; M.D., Wright State University

Yost, Marlena C.
Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., University of Delaware; Ph.D., Mississippi State University