Administration
• Heather Howley, Director of Regional Campuses (2021), Associate Professor of Communication, B.A., Youngstown State University; M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2004. To contact Dr. Heather A. Howley, please call 330-684-8914 or by email at hhowley@uakron.edu.
• Gordon Holly, Assistant Director for Student Success (2004), B.A., Findlay College; M.Ed., Temple University, 1999. To contact Mr. Gordon Holly, please call 330-684-8740 or by email at gholly@uakron.edu.
• Angela Hartsock, Associate Director, Regional Campuses (2020), Associate Professor of Biology (2013) B.S., The Ohio State University; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2009. To contact Dr. Angela Hartsock, please call 330-684-8795 or by email at ahartsock1@uakron.edu.
• Amy Haynes, Director, Business Operations & Finance (2016), B.S., The University of Akron, 2002. To contact Ms. Amy Haynes, please call 330-684-8932 or by email at hamy@uakron.edu.
Full‑Time Faculty, Contract Professionals, and Staff
• Jeanette Berger, Director of UA Lakewood, (2016), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 2006.
• Tim Brenneman, Facility Maintenance Worker, (2019).
• Mary Burton, Assistant Lecturer of Nursing, Coordinator, Undergraduate Nursing Program (2021), A.N.D. Lorain Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., Ohio University, 2019.
• Lisa Crites, Coordinator of Social Work, (2014), B.A., Walsh University; M.S.W., The University of Akron, 2003.
• Wendy Cundiff, Assistant Lecturer of Business, Manager, Academic Advising, (2007), B.S., Bowling Green University; M.Ed., Kent State University, 1993.
• Roy “Allen” Darr, Facilities Manager, (2012).
• Christine Dreher, Senior Lecturer in Office Administration, (1995), B.S., M.S.E., The University of Akron, 1992.
• Kim Gmerek, Coordinator Academic Affairs Support, (2018), B.A., The University of Akron, 1990.
• Kevin Green, Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker, (2022).
• Thomas Hammond, Computer Lab Support Specialist, (1997), A.S., B.S., M.Ed., The University of Akron, 2013.
• Wendy Hanzel, Marketing Specialist, (2023), B.F.A., Bowling Green State University, 1987.
• Robert Harris, III, Assistant Director, Admissions, (2023), A.A.S., M.Ed., Bowling Green State University, 2021.
• Angela Hartsock, Associate Professor of Biology, (2013), B.S., The Ohio State University; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2009.
• Julie Hartzler, Disability Specialist & Service Coordinator, (2013), A.A.S., The University of Akron, 2000; B.A.S.W., The University of Akron, 2002; M.S., Capella University, 2004.
• Heather Howley, Director of Regional Campuses, (2021), Associate Professor of Communications and Interim Associate Dean (2009), B.A., Youngstown State University; M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2004.
• Leslie Kallenborn, Department Administrative Assistant, (2010).
• Charlene Kemp-Queener, Academic Advisor I, (2016), B.A., College of Wooster, 1983; M.S., University of Dayton, 1987.
• Tina Kilcullen, Library Associate, Senior, (2011), A.S., Kent State Stark; B.B.A., Kent State University, 1995.
• Angela Kovach, Senior Lecturer of Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Coordinator Early Childhood Education, (2020), B.S., M.A., Kent State University, 2004.
• Jim Lawrence, Coordinator of Academic Affairs and CCP, (2008), B.S.B.A., M.S.Ed., The University of Akron, 1997.
• Maureen Lerch, Manager, Library Services, (2001), B.A., M.L.S., Kent State University, 1995.
• Ethan Lilley, Faculty Maintenance Worker, (2023).
• John Maroli, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics, Director of Learning Support Services (1992), B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 1989.
• Naglaa Mohamed, Assistant Professor of Practice, Special Education, (2023), B.Sc., M.Sc., Cairo University; MBA, École Supérieure Libre des Sciences Commerciales Appliquées; Ph.D., The University of Toledo, 2019.
• Steven Nussbaum, Department Computer Support Assistant, (2020), A.A., The University of Akron; A.A. Hesston College, 2005.
• David Prost, Facilities Maintenance Worker, (2014).
• Bruce Raber, Assistant Facilities Manager, (2009).
• Paul Schultz, Facilities Maintenance Worker, (2020).
• Alan (A.J.) Snow, Professor of Biology, (2010), B.S., Baldwin-Wallace College; Ph.D., Kent State University, 2008.
• Sonya Wagner, Manager Student Services, (2019), A.A., B.S., The University of Akron 2014; J.D., The University of Akron, 2020.
• Anthony Williams, Computer Support and Facilities Assistant at UA Medina, (2006).
• Sara Winstead, Student Services Counselor, (2023), A.A., The University of Akron, 2023.
• Kimberly Wise, Department Student Services Counselor, (2017).
• Curtis Wright, Police Officer II, (1999), The University of Akron Police.
Part‑Time Faculty, Contract Professionals & Staff
• Richard Ammlung, Tutor, (2018), B.S. University of Delaware; M.S., Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1979.
• Justine Baker, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer in Political Science, (2018), M.S., Ohio University, 2017.
• Ellen Baird, Senior Lecturer of Sociology, (2014), B.S., University of Utah; B.A., Bowling Green University; M.A., University of South Dakota; Ph.D., South Dakota State University, 2002.
• Nathaniel Bassett, Assistant Lecturer of History, (2017), B.A., Ferrum College; M.A., The University of Akron, 2015.
• Charles Berg, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer, (2015), B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; M.A., Ball State University, 2022.
• Daniela Bergman, Senior Lecturer of Chemistry and Mathematics, (2023), B.S., M.S., University of Bucharest; M.S., Ph.D., Cleveland State University, 2015.
• Martha Bickley, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Spanish, (2009), M.A., Bowling Green State University, 1986.
• Shawneen Bixler, Senior Lecturer of Psychology, (2020), B.A., M.A., Malone University, 1997.
• Marie Bozin, Associate Lecturer of Sociology, (2015), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 2008.
• Mary Burton, Assistant Lecturer of Nursing, Coordinator, Undergraduate Nursing Program (2021), A.N.D. Lorain Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., Ohio University, 2019.
• Heather Butzer, Assistant Lecturer of Education, (2023), B.S., Miami University; M.A., The University of Akron; M.A., Concordia University, 2022.
• Eric Carlin, Senior Lecturer in English, (2014), M.F.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.A., The University of Akron, 2015.
• Stephan Carmichael, Special Lecturer of Developmental Mathematics and Tutor, (1996), B.S., B.S., Ashland University, 1984.
• Kristen Chapman, Adjunct Assistant lecturer, (2018), B.S., Ohio University; M.B.A., The University of Akron; Ed.S., University of Toledo, 2017.
• Kimberly Charton, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English, (2011), B.A., The University of Akron; M.A., National University, 2011.
• John Chiappone, Senior Lecturer of Philosophy, (2023), B.A., State University College at Buffalo; M.A., Cleveland State University.
• Margaret Conrad, Tutor, (2008), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 1973.
• Susan Corl, Senior Lecturer of Education, Tutor, (2017), M.S., Ph.D., The University of Akron; B.S., M.L.I.S., 1985, Kent State University, 2006.
• Wendy Cundiff, Assistant Lecturer of Business, Manager, Academic Advising, (2007), B.S., Bowling Green University; M.Ed., Kent State University, 1993.
• Kim Dannemiller, Assistant Lecturer of Education, (2022), B.S., The University of Akron; M.A., Nova Southeastern University, 2003.
• Darnell Davis, Assistant Lecturer of Political Science, (2019), B.S., M.PA., The University of Akron, 2018.
• Peter Dorff, Senior Lecturer of Accounting, (2021), B.S., Xavier University; M.B.A., The University of Akron, 1982.
• Christine Dreher, Senior Lecturer of Computer Applications, (1995), B.S., M.S.E., The University of Akron, 1999.
• Mark Duell, Senior Lecturer of Developmental Programs, (2022), A.A., Cuyahoga Community College; B.A., The University of Akron; M.Ed., Kent State University, 2009.
• Amy Duxbury, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English, (2011), B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Marygrove College 2002; Composition Certificate, The University of Akron.
• James Duxbury, Adjunct Senior Lecturer of History, (2011), B.S., M.S., Bowling Green University, 1991.
• Jennifer Dziczkowski, Adjunct Special Lecturer of History, (2009), B.A., The University of Akron; M.A., Graceland University; Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2006.
• Jeannine Epperly, Senior Lecturer of Biology, (2007), B.S., M.S., The University of Akron, 2007.
• Julia Ericksen, Senior Lecturer of Psychology, (2008), B.A., University of Illinois-Chicago Circle; M.A., Cleveland State University, 2002.
• Jennifer Farrar, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Biology, (2017), B.S., Kent State University; M.L.S., Western Kentucky University, 2005.
• Phillip Fechuch, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Political Science, (2011), A.A., Cuyahoga Community College; B.A., Cleveland State University; M.A.H.G., Ashland University, 2012.
• Gay Felix, Senior Lecturer of Developmental Mathematics and Teacher Education, Tutor, (1990), B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.Ed., Kent State University, 1985.
• Todd Fennimore, Assistant Lecturer of Anthropology, (2022), B.S., The Ohio State University; M.PA., Illinois Institute of Technology; M.A., M.A., Case Western Reserve University, (2013).
• Rachel Ferris, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer, (2011), B.S., Slippery Rock University; M.A., Bowling Green State University, 1996.
• Jennifer Fischer, Senior Lecturer of English and Developmental Programs, Tutor, (2011), B.S., M.A., University of Illinois, 1988.
• Dan Forkapa, Assistant Lecturer of English, (2018), B.A., M.A., Cleveland State University, 2017.
• Jennifer George, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer, (2021), B.A., Malone College; M.S., Mississippi State University, 2011.
• John Giltner, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of History, (2019), B.A., Youngstown State University; M.S., The University of Akron; M.A., Ashland University, 2018.
• Scott Gold, Assistant Lecturer of Engineering, (2014), B.S., LaFayette College; M.S., Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1994.
• Monica Gorman, Special Lecturer of Education, (2022), B.A., Carlow University, 1979.
• Jonathan Hacker, Assistant Lecturer of Art, (2017), B.A., M.A., Kent State University, 2019.
• Anita Hall-Kane, Assistant Lecturer of Economics, (2020), B.A., M.A., Ed.M., Rutgers, 2013.
• Bishop Harber, Assistant Lecturer of Psychology, (2020), University of Permian Basin; M.S., Angelo State University, 2018.
• Scott Hartman, Senior Lecturer of Political Science, (1992), B.A., Ohio Northern University; M.A., Miami University, 1971.
• Douglas Hausknecht, Senior Lecturer of Business Management, (2019), B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Florida, 1988.
• Sherri Hersman, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English, (2015), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 2001.
• Mahala Hobbs, Senior Lecturer of Chemistry, (2023), B.S., Allegheny College; M.S., Ph.D., The University of Akron, 2023.
• Leona Horst, Assistant Lecturer of Biology, (2003), B.S., B.A., The University of Akron; M.S., The Ohio State University, 1997.
• Michael Hudack, Assistant Lecturer of Marketing, (2022), B.A., M.B.A., Baldwin Wallace University, 1978.
• Jodi Hughes, Assistant Lecturer of Education, (2023), B.S., The University of Akron; M.S.Ed., Walden University; M.A.Ed., Ashland University, 2013.
• Madelyn Iannantuono, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English, (2022), B.S., Ashland University; M.A., Grand Canyon University, 2022.
• Debra Johanyak, Professor Emeritus of English, (1990), Ph.D., Kent State University; B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 1988.
• Ken Jurek, Senior Lecturer of Communications, (2019), B.A., Ohio University; M.A., Kent State University; ABD Ph.D., Bowling Green University, 1973.
• Victoria Kaskey, Senior Lecturer of Accounting, (2020), B.A., Baldwin Wallace University; M.B.A., Cleveland State University; Ph.D., Capella University, 2008.
• Marjorie Keil, Senior Lecturer of English, (2021), A.A., Lorain County Community College; B.A., M.A., Cleveland State University; Ph.D., The University of Akron, 2001.
• Michelle Kieffaber, Senior Lecturer of Communication, (1994), B.A., Ohio Northern University; M.A., Miami University, 1991.
• Angela Kovach, Senior Lecturer of Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Coordinator Early Childhood Education, (2020), B.S., M.A., Kent State University, 2004.
• Stephanie Livengood, Library Associate Senior, (1998), B.A., Allegheny College, M.L.S., Kent State University.
• Charles Long, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics, (2008), B.A., The University of Akron; M.A., Miami University, 1975.
• Gregory Magyar, Department of Chemistry Storekeeper, (2014).
• Linda Markley, Tutor, (2005), B.S., Kent State University, M.A., The University of Akron, 1980.
• John Maroli, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics, Director of Learning Support Services, (1992), B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 1989.
• Lisa Allen-Marshall, Senior Lecturer in English, (2003), B.A., Ashland University; M.A., Kent State University, 1994.
• Alicia Mayfield, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Spanish, (2008), B.A., Mount Union College; M.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 2000.
• Kathryn McDonald-Miranda, Senior Lecturer of History, (2022), B.A., M.A., Cleveland State University; Ph.D., The University of Akron.
• Terry E. Meese, Senior Lecturer of Social Work, (2018), A.A., B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 1981.
• Gene Milford, Senior Lecturer of Music, (2020), B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Kent State University, 2002.
• Joseph Minocchi, Senior Lecturer of Music, (2020), Northwestern University, 2016.
• Naglaa Mohamed, Assistant Professor of Practice, Special Education, (2023), B.Sc., M.Sc., Cairo University; MBA, École Supérieure Libre des Sciences Commerciales Appliquées; Ph.D., The University of Toledo, 2019.
• David Mohn, Adjunct Lecturer of English, (2023), B.S., Ashland University; M.A., University of the South, 2023.
• Anthony Mosley, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Physical Education, (2013), B.A., Baldwin Wallace; M.Ed., Ashland University, 2000
• Ian Muhlhauser, Assistant Lecturer of Philosophy, (2011), B.A., M.A., San Francisco University, 2004.
• Diana Muranko, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Modern Language, (2014), B.A., The College of Wooster; M.A., Kent State University, 2008.
• Kristin O'Brien, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Music, (2019), B.M. Capital University; M.M. Eastern Kentucky University, 2018.
• Kelli Offenberger, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English, (2019), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 2007.
• Bernadette Paul, Senior Lecturer of Nutrition Dietetics, (2018), B.S., Universidade Federal de Vicosa; M.F.C.S., Bowling Green University; Ph.D., Walden University, 2019.
• Shari Bohrer Peart, Senior Lecturer of General Business, (2022), Senior Lecturer of Communications (1991), B.S., Oral Roberts University; M.S., Regent University, 1988.
• Brianne Pernod, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English, (2017), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 2015.
• Bethany Perry, Assistant Lecturer of Developmental Programs, (2020), B.A., M.A., Malone University, 2009.
• Lauren Playl, Senior Lecturer of Biology, (1994), B.A., B.A., M.Ed., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1987; M.S., The University of Akron, 2010.
• Michael Polnik, Senior Lecturer of Philosophy, (2021), B.A., M.B.A., Walsh University; M.A., Case Western Reserve University; D.Prof., Albany Medical College, 2015.
• Anita Pope, Special Lecturer in Mathematics, (2010), B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S., The University of Akron, 2006.
• Maria Popova, Assistant Lecturer of Chemistry, (2022), B.Sc., M.Sc., Friendship University of Russia; Ph.D., Utah State University, 2019.
• Rex Ramsier, Professor of Physics, (1996), B.S., M.S., The University of Akron; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1994.
• Jason Reith, Assistant Lecturer of Psychology, (2023), B.A., University of Mount Union; M.Ed., M.A.Ed., Malone University, 2020.
• Sara Reith, Senior Lecturer of Curriculum and Instruction, (2022), Ed.S., Minot State University (2006); B.A., Mount Union University, 2003.
• Lacey Reynolds, Adjunct Lecturer of English, (2023), B.S., Olivet Nazarene University; M.A., John Hopkins University, 2022.
• Tom Riley, Senior Lecturer of Sociology, (2016), B.A., Ohio University; M.A., Morehead State University, 1998.
• Jay Robinson, Senior Lecturer of English, (2021), B.A., Calvin College; M.F.A., Sarah Lawrence College, 2003.
• Nikki Robishaw, Senior Lecturer of Chemistry, (2018), B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The University of Akron, 2018.
• April Roth-Kimber, Assistant Lecturer of Educational Foundations, B.A., The University of Akron; M.C., Walsh University, 2013.
• Kyu Kyu San, Associate Lecturer of Biology, (2012), M.Ed., Kent State University; M.B.B.S., M.Med.Sc. (M.D.), Institute of Medicine, 1994.
• Michael Santee, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Modern Language, (2021), B.A., M.Ed., M.A., The University of Akron, 1995.
• Raymond Sarvis, Senior Lecturer of English, (2022), B.F.A., B.A., M.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 2014.
• James Saxer, Assistant Lecturer of Primary Inclusive Education, (2022), B.S., M.Ed., Kent State University, 2000.
• Alysha Schall, Assistant Lecturer of History, (2020), B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., Youngstown State University, 2019.
• Jereme Scheufler, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer Mathematics, (2011), B.A.-Ed., M.A.-Ed., The University of Akron, 2001.
• Nathan Schinderwolf, Assistant Lecturer of Education, (2022), B.S., M.S., The University of Akron, 2002.
• Leandra Schindler, Assistant Lecturer of Personal Finance, (2021), B.B.A., M.Tax, The University of Akron, 2018.
• Eric Shaw, Tutor, (2004), B.S., Washburn University; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 1993.
• Linda Shidler, Senior Lecturer of Early Childhood Education and Special Education, (2022), B.S., M.S., Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D., University of South Florida, 1995.
• Mahalia Shoup, Assistant Lecturer of English, (2023), B.A., M.A., Kent State University, 2018.
• Karen Siffert, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics, Tutor, (1990), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 1989.
• Edward Sims, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Music, (2009), B.A. Music Ed., Kent State University, 1975; M.A. Music Ed., The University of Akron, 1987.
• Barry Smith, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English, (2021), B.S., B.S., M.A., The University of Akron, 2019.
• Monica Smith, Tutor (2013), B.A., Walsh University; M.S., University of Notre Dame, 1982.
• Dennis Stauffer, Assistant Lecturer of Mathematics, (2020), B.A., Lakehead University; M.A., University of Waterloo, 2016.
• Jennifer Stiles, Senior Lecturer of History, (2021), B.A., The Ohio State University; M.A., Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2011.
• Joelle Tackett, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Modern Languages, (2022), B.A., Hendrix College; M.A., University of Central Arkansas, 2017.
• Tori Tausch, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Communications, (2017), B.A., University of Mount Union; M.Ed., Ashland University, 2009.
• Janet Thompson, Professor of Instruction, (2017), B.S., The Ohio State University; M.S., M.S., M.S., Ph.D., The University of Akron, 2001.
• Robert Thompson, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English, (2011), B.A., University of North Carolina; M.A., The University of Akron; 2002.
• Eric Tilson, Adjunct Lecturer of Spanish, (2023), B.A., M.A., Ph.D. The Ohio State University, 2005.
• Mary Tohill, Senior Lecturer of English, Tutor, (1982), B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.A., Illinois State University, 1979.
• Joshua Tungate, Assistant Lecturer of Geosciences, (2022), B.S., M.S, Kent State University, 2020.
• Clayton Vandoren, Adjunct Senior Lecturer of Physics, (2012), B.S., Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1987.
• Julie Varner, Assistant Lecturer of Mathematics, (2017), B.A., MA. Ed., Malone University, 2003.
• Timothy Vierheller, Professor Emeritus of Physics, (1987), B.S., Marietta College; M.S., Ohio University; Ph.D., The University of Akron, 1994.
• Scott Wachtel, Assistant Lecturer of Communications, (2015), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 2014.
• Sonya Wagner, Senior Lecturer in Finance, (2022), A.A., B.S., J.D., The University of Akron, 2020.
• Ashley Wain, Senior Lecturer of Biology, (2014), B.S., Kent State University; M.S., M.S., The University of Akron, 2011.
• Jennifer Walsh, Assistant Lecturer of Education, (2023), B.S., The University of Akron; M.Ed., The University of Missouri, 2008.
• John David Warrick, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics, (1990), B.A., Manchester College; M.A.Ed., The University of Akron, 1977.
• Jeremy Westbrook, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Geosciences, (2019), B.S., Kentucky Christian University; M.S., Mississippi State University, 2011.
• Eric Williams, Senior Lecturer of History, (2005), B.A., The University of Akron; M.A., California State University, 2004.
• Laura Wolf, Senior Lecturer of English, Tutor, (2000), B.S., Slippery Rock University; M.S., The University of Akron, 1981.
• Valerie Wolf, Tutor, (2016), B.A. Messiah College; M.A., College of Notre Dame of Maryland, 2010.
• David Woods, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Mathematics, (2022), B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Ashland University, 2020.
• Xuebo Yu, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics and Statistics, (2021), B.A., Jilin University; M.S., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., Kent State University, 2014.
• Joseph Zabka, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics, (2010), B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Cleveland State University, 1976.
Emeritus Faculty – Wayne College Campus
• Debra Johanyak, Professor Emerita of English (1992), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University, 1988.
• Jerry Obiekwe, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (2020), B.Sc. (1982), M.Sc.(1985) Southern University; Ed.D. (1992), The University of Memphis; Ph.D. (1998), Kent State University.
• Monica Smith, Associate Professor Emerita of Mathematics, Professional Tutor SLC (1983), B.A., Walsh University; M. S., University of Notre Dame, 1982.
• Timothy Vierheller, Professor Emeritus of Physics (1987), B.S., Marietta College; M.S., Ohio University; Ph.D., The University of Akron, 1994.