2019-2020 Faculty
William J. Achia, 2018, Assistant Professor in the Godbold School of Business; BA, Maseno University; MBA, Maharishi University; MITO, Illinois Institute of Technology; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Hannah Allford, 2016, Instructor of English; BA, North Greenville University; MA, Gardner-Webb University.
Elizabeth S. Amato, 2014, Assistant Professor of Political Science; BA, Berry College; MA, PhD, Baylor University.
Tracy Arnold, 2010, Associate Professor of Nursing; Associate Dean, Hunt School of Nursing RN; ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, Gardner-Webb University.
Ken Baker, 1999, Professor of Physical Education; Chair, Department of Health, Sport, and Physical Education; BA, Central Wesleyan College; MA, Furman University; PhD, University of Georgia.
Robert J. Bass, 1995, Professor of Mathematics; BS, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; MS, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Laurie E. Baumgardner, 2010, Assistant Professor; Collection Development and OER Librarian; BS, University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh; MLIS, George Peabody College at Vanderbilt University.
Nicole Beaver, 2018, Instructor of Nursing; BSN, East Carolina University; MSN, Western Carolina University.
Susan C. Bell, 1986, Professor of Art; BA, Mary Baldwin College; MA, Presbyterian School ofChristian Education; MA, University of South Carolina.
Donald L. Berry, 1999, Professor of Religious Studies; BA, University of Kentucky; MDiv, PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Additional Studies: University of Louisville, University of Chicago.
Natalie Edwards Bishop, 2007, Assistant Professor; Associate Dean of the Library and University Archivist; BA, Wingate University; MLIS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; EdD, Gardner-Webb University.
Kent B. Blevins, 1998, Professor of Religious Studies; BA, Wake Forest University; MDiv, PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Additional Study: The Catholic University of America.
Bruce W. Boyles, 2014, Professor of Education; Associate Provost for Professional and Graduate Studies; BM, Mars Hill University; ME, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; EdD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Benjamin C. Brooks, 2003, Professor of Chemistry; BS, Clemson University; PhD, University of Virginia.
Sydney K. Brown, 2004, Professor of Education; Dean of the Gayle Bolt Price School of Graduate Studies; IRB Administrator; BA, MEd, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Claude Douglas Bryan, 2002, Professor of Religious Studies; BA, Furman University; BS, Howard Payne University; MARE, GSRE, PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Jennifer J. Buckner, 2007, Associate Professor of English; Chair, Department of English Language and Literature; Composition Studies Coordinator; BA, MA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; PhD, Old Dominion University.
Prince Hycy Bull, 2018, Dean and Professor in the School of Education; BA, University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College; MA, MEd, North Carolina Central University; PhD, North Carolina State University.
Charles S. Burch, 1997, Assistant Professor of Physical Education; Vice President for Athletics; BA, Gardner-Webb University; MS, Eastern Kentucky University.
Frances Bailey Burch, 2001, Professor of Education; Coordinator of Organizational Leadership in the School of Education; BS, Lock Haven University, PA; MA, Eastern Kentucky University; PhD, The University of Virginia.
Jamie Y. Camp, 2016, Assistant Professor and Principal Faculty in the Physician Assistant Studies Program; AS, Cleveland Community College; BS, University of North Carolina at Asheville; MPAS, East Carolina University.
David C. Campbell, 2012, Associate Professor of Geology; BS, Davidson College; MS, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Robert W. Canoy, 2000, Professor of Christian Theology; Dean, M. Christopher White School of Divinity; BA, Mississippi College; MDiv, PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Additional Studies: Hebrew Union College and Jewish Institute of Religion.
Robert J. Carey, 1997, Professor of Communication Studies; Chair, Department of Communication & New Media; BA, University of Washington, Seattle; MA, University of Memphis; PhD, Regent University.
David M. Carscaddon, 1990, Professor of Psychology; Dean, School of Psychology and Counseling; BA, University of North Carolina at Asheville; MA, Morehead State University; PhD, University of South Carolina.
Laura W. Carscaddon, 2003, Professor of Psychology and Counseling; Director of the Graduate Counseling Programs; Graduate Internship Coordinator; AA, Peace College; BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MEd, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; EdD, University of Virginia.
Tereso C. Casiño, 2010, Professor of Missiology; BTh, Luzon Nazarene Bible College; MDiv, Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary; ThD, Asia Baptist Graduate Theological Seminary; PhD, Asian Center for Theological Studies and Mission.
Paula A. Casper, 2005, Assistant Professor of Art; BS, Appalachian State University; BFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MFA, East Tennessee State University.
Gayle L. Casterline, 2014, Professor of Nursing, Hunt School of Nursing RN; DNP Program Coordinator BSN, MSN, University of Pittsburgh; PhD, Loyola University, Chicago, IL.
Donald W. Caudill, 2008, Professor of Marketing; BS, Berea College; MBA, Morehead State University; MS in Marketing, Memphis State University; PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Marion Chadwick, 2019, Assistant Professor and Principal Faculty in the Physician Assistant Program; BS, MPA, Campbell University.
Mark R. Cole, 2011, Associate Professor of Music Education; Director of Bands; BM, University of Central Florida; MM, Florida State University; PhD, University of South Florida.
Joseph W. Collins, 2005, Professor of Religious Studies; BS, MA, East Carolina University; MDiv, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; EdD, North Carolina State University.
Erin E. Cook, 2018, Assistant Professor of Human Services; Program Coordinator of Human Services; BA, MA, Lenoir-Rhyne University; EdD, Gardner-Webb University.
Barbara G. Cox, 2004, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice; Chair, Department of Public Service; Coordinator of DCP Criminal Justice Program and TUG Criminal Justice Administration Program; AA, Western Piedmont Community College; BS, Gardner-Webb University; MPA, Appalachian State University; PhD, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Tamara A. Cox, 1995, Professor of French; BA, MA, University of Mississippi; PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Homer Craig, 2016, Instructor of Criminal Justice; Program Coordinator for Criminal Justice; AA, Catawba Valley Technical Institute; BS, Gardner-Webb University; MS, University of Alabama.
Sharon Creed-Hall, 2011, Assistant Professor of Nursing, RN; RN-BSN Program Coordinator; AS, Patrick Henry Community College; BSN, Gardner-Webb University; MSN, Indiana Wesleyan University; DNP, Gardner-Webb University.
Christopher V. Davis, 2001, Professor of English; BA, High Point University; MA, PhD, Florida State University.
Kathryn L. Davis, 2019, Professor of Physical Education/Health Education and Licensure Coordinator; BS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; PhD, Temple University.
Heather Deibler, 2019, Assistant Professor and Principal Faculty in the Physician Assistant Studies Program; MA, Furman University; MS, Arcadia University.
Casey Delehanty, 2016, Assistant Professor of Political Science; BA, Florida Gulf Coast University; MS, PhD, Florida State University.
Pamela Dennis, 2015, Professor; Dean of the Library; BA, Western Carolina University; MCM, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; MLS, Southern Connecticut State University; PhD, University of Memphis.
Ghassan A. Dib, 2008-2012, 2014, Instructor of Accounting; BA, University of Holy Spirit; MAcc, Gardner-Webb University; MBA, University of North Carolina, Charlotte: CPA.
Douglas M. Dickens, 2000, Professor of Pastoral Studies; BA, Ouachita Baptist University; MDiv, PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Additional Studies: University of Arkansas College for Medical Sciences, Texas Christian University, Baylor University Medical Center; Samara State Medical University, Samara Russia; Harvard University.
William M. Downs, 2019, Professor of Political Science; President; BA, North Carolina State University; MA, PhD, Emory University.
Cheryl A. Duffus, 2007, Professor of English; QEP Director; Chair of the Faculty; BA, Hollins University; MFA, Emerson College; PhD, University of Mississippi.
Matthew Duffus, 2015, Instructor of English Composition; Director of the University Writing Center; BA, Valparaiso University; MA, University of Mississippi; MFA, University of Minnesota.
Stefka G. Nikolova Eddins, 2001, Professor of Chemistry; Chair, Department of Natural Sciences; MS, Sofia University, Bulgaria; MS, PhD, University of South Carolina.
Paul J. Etter, 2001, Professor of Music; Chair, Department of Music; BM, Southwest Baptist University; MM, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, Texas Tech University.
Mikala Fowler, 2017, Director of Clinical Partnerships and Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies in the College of Health Sciences; BS, University of Central Florida; MPAC, Methodist University.
Steven P. Gambill, 2018, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; BS, Appalachian State University; JD, North Carolina Central University School of Law.
Abby E. Garlock, 2012, Associate Professor of Nursing RN; Chair, Pre-licensure Programs; ADN, Foothills Nursing Consortium; BSN, Winston-Salem State; MSN, DNP, Gardner-Webb University.
Sheldon L. Gathers, 2014, Assistant Professor of Business; BSBA, North Carolina Central University; MBA, California State University.
Gerald G. Gilsdorf, 2010, Associate Professor of Sport Management; BA, Judson College; MS, University of Illinois at Chicago; EdD, United States Sports Academy.
Earl H. Godfrey, Jr., 1992, Professor of Accounting; Director of Undergraduate Business Programs; BS, University of South Carolina; MBA, Winthrop University; DBA, Nova University.
Lorell C. Gordon, 2018, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling; BS, MS, MEd, Winthrop University; EdS, Converse College; PhD, The University of South Carolina.
Brittany Graham, 2016, Assistant Professor of Nursing; ADN, Isothermal Community College; BSN, Appalachian State University; MSN, Gardner-Webb University.
Rusty Graham, 2018, Assistant Professor of Fire Service Administration; BA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; MS. Eastern Kentucky University; EdD, Gardner-Webb University.
David John Granniss, 2012, Associate Professor of Exercise Science; IRB Chair. BS, The Kings College; MLA, Dallas Baptist University; PhD, Springfield College.
Linda C. Greene, 2001, Professor of Psychology and Counseling; Coordinator of the School Counseling Program; BS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MS, PhD, North Carolina State University.
Steven Russell Gribble, 2015, Instructor of American Sign Language; BA, Gardner-Webb University; MA, Gallaudet University.
Jeffrey D. Hamilton, 2013, Assistant Professor of Education; Program Coordinator, Doctorate in Organizational Leadership; BA, Campbell University; MSA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; EdD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Anna S. Hamrick, 2013, Assistant Professor of Nursing; Chair of Doctoral Nursing; ADN, BSN, Gardner-Webb University; MSN, FNP-C, Western Carolina University; DNP, University of Minnesota.
Jondra A. Harmon, 2012, Instructor of Music; BA, Gardner-Webb University; MM Peabody Conservatory of the John Hopkins University.
Steven R. Harmon, 2015, Associate Professor of Historical Theology; BA, Howard Payne University; MDiv, PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Jeffrey M. Hartman, 2005, Professor of Exercise Science; Interim Chair, Department of Exercise Science; BA, Bloomsburg University; MEd, PhD, The University of Virginia.
Shana V. Hartman, 2007, Professor of English; BS, East Carolina University; MA, PhD, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Zachary T. Hatton, 2018, Nursing Experiential Lab Coordinator; BSN, Ashland University.
Tara Hayes, 2017, Instructor of Nursing; ADN, BSN, MSN, Gardner-Webb University.
Jessica Herndon, 2019, Instructor in the Godbold School of Business; BA, MBA, Gardner-Webb University.
Mary J. High, 2000, Associate Professor of American Sign Language; Director of the ASL Program; BA, Mars Hill College; MDiv, ThM, PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
T. Perry Hildreth, 2006, Professor of Philosophy; BA, Gardner-Webb University; MA, MDiv, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
June H. Hobbs, 1994, Professor of English; Director, Undergraduate Research; Fay Webb Gardner Chair of Student Success; BA, Oklahoma Baptist University; MA, University of Louisville; PhD, University of Oklahoma.
Tammy Campbell Hoyle, 1990, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; BS, Gardner-Webb University; MA, Wake Forest University.
Timothy Hudson, 2013, Associate Professor of Music; BM, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MM, New England Conservatory of Music.
Ashley Hull, 2017, Instructor of Nursing; ADN, BSN, MSN Gardner-Webb University.
Ashley Isaac-Dockery, 2016, Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, MSN/ANP/CNP, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; DNP, Gardner-Webb University.
Jessica Ivey, 2016, Instructor of Nursing; RNC-OB, ASN Licensure and Program Coordinator; ADN, Gardner-Webb University; BSN, Winston-Salem State University; MSN, Gardner-Webb University.
Susan G. Jenkins, 2007, College of Health Sciences Clinical Site Specialist; BS, Applachian State University.
Tracy C. Jessup, 1994, Assistant Professor of Religion; Vice President for Christian Life and Service; BA, Gardner-Webb University; MDiv, Samford University; PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Brianne L. Johnson, 2019, Visiting Assistant Professor and Interim Director of Elementary Education; AB, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MEd, University of Virginia; PhD, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
James C. Johnson, 1990, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; BA Furman University; MAT, University of South Carolina.
Steven G. Johnson, 2005, Associate Professor of Business Administration; BS, Northwestern Louisiana State University; PhD, Louisiana Tech University.
Daniel Jolley, 2015, Assistant Professor; Systems Librarian; BA, MA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MLIS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Kevin T. Jones, 1986, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training; Director of Athletic Training; BA, Lenoir-Rhyne College; MA, Gardner-Webb University.
Thomas H. Jones, 1982, Professor of Biology; Associate Dean of the Honors Program; BS, Methodist College, Fayetteville; MS, PhD, North Carolina State University.
David N. Judge, 2001, Professor of Biology; BS, Radford University; BS, Mt. Olive College; MS, PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Ashley Kernicky, 2013, Associate Program Director, Assistant Professor, and Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies Program; BS, Gardner-Webb University; MPAS, Wingate University.
SungJae F. Kim, 2012, Associate Professor of Finance; BA, Seoul National University; MS, Cornell University, PhD, Louisiana State University.
Kaye Knauff, 2019, Assistant Professor, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator; BS, St. Andrews Presbyterian College; BSN, MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Graduate Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Johns Hopkins University; DNP, Chatham University.
J. Douglas Knotts, 1999, Professor of Art; Chair, Department of Art; BFA, Western Carolina University; BS, Auburn University; MFA, East Carolina University.
Dale S. Lamb, 2015, Assistant Professor of Education; Program Coordinator, Master of Educational Leadership Studies; BS, MEd, North Carolina State University; EdS, Appalachian State University; EdD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Janet S. Land, 1994, Professor of English; Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning; BS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MA, East Carolina University; PhD, University of South Carolina.
Stephen C. Laws, 2012, Associate Professor of Education; Program Coordinator of EdS Studies in Educational Leadership; BS, Wake Forest University; MA, EdS, Winthrop University; EdD, Vanderbilt University.
Deidre C. Ledbetter, 1997, Instructor of Business Administration; Assistant Vice President for Technology Services; AAS, Isothermal Community College; BS, Appalachian State University; MBA, Gardner-Webb University.
Ben C. Leslie, 2006, Professor of Religious Studies; Provost and Executive Vice President; BA, Samford University; MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; ThM, Baptist Theological Seminary, Ruschlikon, Switzerland; DTheol, University of Zurich.
Tina Hendrick Lewis, 2018, Assistant Professor of Nursing; ADN, Foothills Nursing Consortium; BS, MSN, FNP, Gardner-Webb University; DNP, Frontier Nursing University.
Joey L. Lord, 2019, Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Education; BS, Ball State University; MAEd, EdD, University of Phoenix; MSEd, Nova Southeastern University.
Lisa C. Luedeman, 2007, Associate Professor of Communication Studies; BA, Winthrop University; MA, PhD, University of South Carolina.
Holly Mabry, 2015, Assistant Professor; Digital Scholarship and User Services Librarian; BS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MLIS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Susan H. Manahan, 1994, Assistant Professor of Biology; BS, Pennsylvania State University; MS, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Sandra Mankins, 2010, Associate Professor of Accounting; Director of Doctoral Business Programs; BS, Appalachian State University; MBA, MBA+, Gardner-Webb University; DBA, Anderson University-Indiana.
Bernhard R. Martin, 2013, Professor of German; Chair, Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures; Director of International Programs; BA, University of Mannheim, Germany; MA, University of Waterloo, Ontario; PhD, McGill University, Montreal.
James R. McConnell, 2009, Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation; Associate Dean in the M. Christopher School of Divinity; BSEE, North Carolina State University; MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; PhD, Baylor University.
Arielle C. McKee, 2019, Assistant Professor of English; BA, University of Texas; MA, PhD, Purdue University.
Melissa McNeilly, 2013, Instructor of Nursing RN; BSN Licensure and Program Coordinator; ADN, BSN, MSN, Gardner-Webb University.
Michael Meissner, 2016, Instructor of Military Science; AAS, Community College of the Air Force; BA, University of South Carolina Upstate.
Michele Mercer, 2017, Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; BS, Stetson University; MS, Florida Institute of Technology; MD, University of Miami School of Medicine.
Corwin M. “Mickey” Metcalf, 2004, Professor of Business Administration; BA, Oglethorpe University; MBA, University of South Carolina; MBA +, Gardner-Webb University; JD, Wake Forest University.
Marcia (Cindy) M. Miller, 1977-1987, 1994, Professor of Nursing RN; MSN Program Coordinator; BSN, University of Michigan; MSN, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; PhD, The University of Texas at Austin.
Charles B. Moore, 1997, Professor of Spanish; BS, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; MA, George Mason University; PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Joseph S. Moore, 2011, Associate Professor of History; Chair, Department of Social Sciences; BA, Anderson College; MA, PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Robert N. Moore, 2006, Instructor of American Sign Language; BS, Gallaudet University; MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Teralea L. Moore, 2006, Instructor of Mathematics; BS, North Carolina State University; MA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
James P. Morgan, Jr., 2008, Professor of Psychology; BA, University of Kentucky; MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Bruce A. Moser, 2014, Associate Professor of Music; BM, BS, Stetson University; MM, New England Conservatory of Music; DMA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Robert D. Nunoz, 1989, Professor of Sociology; BS, University of Wisconsin at Madison; MS, PhD, Ohio State University.
Miroslaw Mystkowski, 2002, Professor of Computer Science; MS, University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland; MS, PhD, University of Missouri- Columbia.
Penelope Nall, 2015, Associate Professor of Business; AS, Polk Community College; BS, MBA, Gardner-Webb University; DBA, Nova Southeastern University.
Lori Nanney, 2017, Associate Professor of Education in the School of Education; Coordinator of Birth-Kindergarten Education Program; BS, MEd, EdD, Gardner-Webb University.
Ivelina Naydenova, 2009, Associate Professor of Psychology; BA, Limestone College; MA, PhD, University of Tennessee.
Anthony I. Negbenebor, 1989, Professor of Economics; Dover Chair, Godbold School of Business and School of Divinity; Dean Emeritus of Godbold School of Business and Assistant Vice President for Business Development; Faculty Marshal; BS, MS, PhD, Mississippi State University.
Christopher Nelson, 2012, Associate Professor and Chair of Theatre Arts; BA, Samford University; MFA, Indiana University; MA, University of Alabama; PhD Louisiana State University.
Francis L. Newton, Jr., 2000, Assistant Professor; Cataloging Librarian; BA, Williams College; MA, MSLS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Don H. Olive, Jr., 2006, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy; Director of Astronomical Observatory; BA, Carson-Newman; MS, PhD, Vanderbilt University.
Joseph O. Oyugi, 2012, Professor of Biology; BS, MS, Moi University, Kenya; PhD, University of Illinois.
Jim Palermo, 2013, Assistant Professor of Education; BA, Muhlenberg College; MEd, Kutztown University; EdD, North Carolina State University.
Hebert Palomino, 2012, Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling; BA, Wayland Baptist University; MA, West Texas State University; MDiv, PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Jill Spangler Parker, 2015, Assistant Professor of Nursing; ADN, Cleveland Community College; BSN, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MSN, FNP, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; DNP, East Carolina University.
Susan Parker, 2018, Instructor of Nursing; ASN, BSN, MSN, Gardner-Webb University.
Teresa R. Phillips, 2001, Associate Professor of Spanish; BA, MA, PhD, University of Kentucky.
Bradley Phillis, 2018, Assistant Professor of History; Coordinator Secondary Social Studies; BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MA, Wake Forest University; PhD, University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Olga Poliakova, 2000, Professor of Mathematics; MS, Moscow State University; PhD, University of Arkansas.
Felice Policastro, 2004, Professor of International Business; Director of Graduate Programs in Business; BS, University De Oriente; MBA, Edgewood College; PhD, The University of Texas Pan American.
Mitchell M. Porter, 2019, Assistant Professor and Assessment Coordinator in the School of Education; BA, University of Idaho; MA, California State University Long Beach; PhD, The University of Alabama.
Guy Jeffery Powell, 2018, Instructor of Communication & New Media; BA, Gardner-Webb University; MA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Jennifer Putnam, 2013, Assistant Professor of Education; Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, School of Education; Program Coordinator of EDCI.; BS, MA, Appalachian State University; EdD, Gardner-Webb University.
Paula F. Qualls, 1999, Professor of Religious Studies; BA, University of South Carolina; MDiv, PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Sarah Rabe, 2015, Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of Athletic Training; Chair, Department of Athletic Training; Athletic Training Program Director; BS, Radford University; MS, University of Arkansas.
Mark E. Reiber, 2018, Medical Director for the Physicians Assistant Studies Program; BS, The Ohio State University; MD, University of Cincinnati.
Andrew D. Rich, 2015, Associate Professor of Theatre; BA, University of Arkansas; MFA, Indiana University.
Warren C. Robertson, 2007, Professor of Biblical Studies; BA, College of Charleston; MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; ThM, Harvard University; MPhil, Drew University; PhD, Drew University.
Candice Rome, 2009, Associate Professor of Nursing RN; Chair of Digital Learning Programs; ADN, Foothills Nursing Consortium; BSN, Winston-Salem State University; MSN, DNP, Gardner-Webb University.
Meredith Rowe, 2016, Assistant Professor of Biology; BS, Campbell University; PhD, Wake Forest University.
Anita Sanders, 2010, Assistant Professor of Education; BS, North Carolina Central University; MA, Fayetteville State University; EdS, EdD, South Carolina State University.
R. Anthony Setzer, 1988, Instructor of Physical Education; Head Men’s Soccer Coach; BS, Lander College; MA, The Citadel.
Scott E. Shauf, 2009, Professor of Religious Studies; Chair, Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy; BA, University of Richmond; MS, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; MTS, Duke University; PhD, Emory University.
Anna E. Sieges-Beal, 2015, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies; BA, Gardner-Webb University; MA, MA, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; PhD, Baylor University.
Cheresa G. Simpson, 2019, Assistant Professor in the School of Education; Coordinator of MA in Curriculum and Instruction Program and Concentration Pathways; BS, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University; MEd, North Carolina Central University; PhD, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Frances B. Sizemore, 2005, Instructor of Business; Associate Director of Human Resources; BS, Western Carolina University; MBA, Gardner-Webb University.
Angelina Zon Smith, 2017, Assistant Professor, Godbold School of Business; BS, North Carolina State University; MBA, Gardner-Webb University; JD, Florida Coastal School of Law.
Stacie R. Smith, 2014, Instructor of Biology; Human Anatomy of Physiology Lab Coordinator; BS, Gardner-Webb University; MS, Frostburg State University.
Yvonne Smith, 2016, Assistant Professor of Nursing; AS, Caldwell Community College; AA, Western Piedmont Community College; BS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MSN, DNP, Gardner-Webb University.
Shonna Snyder, 2010, Associate Professor of Health, Sport and Physical Education; Coordinator of Health & PE Teacher Licensure; BS, Wilmington College; MEd, University of Cincinnati; Ph.D, Purdue University.
Morgan C. Soja, 2014 Assistant Professor of Music; Coordinator for Music Teacher Licensure; BM, Bowling Green State University; MM, PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Patricia C. Sparti, 2002, Professor of Music; BM, University of Miami; MM, DMA, Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University.
Robert K. Spear, 2011, Professor of Accounting; BA, University of New Hampshire; MBA, The College of William and Mary; PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Ami Steele, 2017, Associate Professor, Dean and Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies Program; BS, Lee University; MMSc, PA-C, Emory University School of Medicine.
Sophia Gomes Steibel, 1994, Professor of Christian Education; BA, Gardner-Webb University; MA, PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Edwin B. Stepp, 2003, Professor of Religion; Director of the Accelerated Pastoral Ministries Program; Director of Honors Experience; BA, Baylor University; MDivBL, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, Baylor University.
LaShea S. Stuart, 2007, Professor of English; BA, Troy State University; MA, PhD, Auburn University.
Donna Suttle, 2019, Instructor in the School of Education; AB, MEd, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; EdS, East Carolina.
Christine Sutton, 2015, Assistant Professor of Business; BBS, MBA, Augusta University; DBA, Kennesaw State University.
Kemeshia Randle Swanson, 2014, Assistant Professor of English; BA, Tougaloo College; MA, University of Mississippi; PhD, University of Alabama
Dianne Sykes, 2007, Associate Professor of Sociology; BA, George Fox College; MAT, Pacific University; PhD, Texas A&M University.
Sarah W. Tate, 2012, Instructor of Nursing; Clinical Coordinator for Nursing; ADN, Gardner-Webb University; BA, Queens University; MSN, Gardner-Webb University.
Mischia A. Taylor, 2012, Instructor of Business; Dean, Godbold School of Business; AA, Cleveland Community College; BS, MBA, MBA+, Gardner-Webb University.
Brooke H. Thompson, 2011, Associate Professor of Psychology; BA, University of North Carolina at Asheville; MS, PhD, Florida State University.
Mary S. Thompson, 1998, Assistant Professor; Theological Librarian and ETD Administrator; AA, Brevard College; AB, Pfeiffer University; MA, Scarritt College for Christian Workers; MLS, North Carolina Central University.
Venita Laverne Totten, 2001, Professor of Chemistry; BA, Louisiana Tech University; PhD, Baylor University.
Jeffrey L. Tubbs, 1982, Professor of Physical Education; Vice President for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness; BA, Bryan College; MS, DA, Middle Tennessee State University.
Marvin Stafford Turner, 2015, Associate Professor of Music; AM, Truett-McConnell College; BCM, Shorter College; MM, University of North Texas; DMA, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati.
Timothy W. Vanderburg, 2000, Professor of History; BA, Gardner-Webb University; MA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; PhD, Mississippi State University.
Deborah M. Ware, 2005, Professor of Health, Sport, and Physical Education; BS, East Stroudsburg State College; MAT, Livingston University; EdD, University of Central Florida.
Nicole Waters, 2011, Associate Professor of Nursing RN; Interim Associate Provost for the College of Health Sciences; Dean, Hunt School of Nursing; ADN, Gaston College; BSN, Gardner-Webb University; MSN, Western Carolina University; DNP, Gardner-Webb University.
Joseph M. Webb, 2007, Professor of Communication Studies; Interim Dean, School of Performing and Visual Arts; BA, Lincoln Christian College; MS, University of Illinois; MTS, Chandler School of Theology; DMin, The Claremont School of Theology; PhD, University of Illinois.
Sharon H. Webb, 2011, Associate Professor of Psychology; Coordinator of the Mental Health Counseling Programs - Boiling Springs and Charlotte; BS, MA/EdS, Gardner-Webb University; PhD, Walden University.
R. Lane Wesson, 2000, Professor of Education; Coordinator of Elementary Education, Degree Completion Program; BEE, Western Carolina University; MA, Gardner-Webb University; PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Danny M. West, 2002, Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Studies; Executive Director, Doctor of Ministry Program; Director, Ministry Leadership Development; BA, Carson- Newman College; MDiv, ThM, PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
W. Scott White, 2001, Instructor of Business Administration; Director of Human Resources; BS, University of Tennessee; MBA, Gardner-Webb University.
J. Matt Whitfield, 1992, Professor of Music; BME, Murray State University; MM, DMA, University of Alabama.
Kimberly Williams-Thompson, 2017, Instructor of Mental Health Counseling; BA, Hollins University; MA, EdS, Gardner-Webb University; PhD, ABD, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Kathy Williams, 2011, Assistant Professor of Nursing; AAS, Western Piedmont Community College; BSN, Winston-Salem State University; MSN, DNP, Gardner-Webb University.
Jason A. Willis, 2007, Associate Professor of Mathematics; Chair, Mathematics Department; BS, MA, EdD, Appalachian State University.
Linda M. Wines, 2003, Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, East Stroudsburg University; MSN, University of Maryland.
Nancy Winker, 2013, Associate Professor; Director of Didactic Education of the Physician Assistant Studies Program; BS, Davidson College; MD, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University.
Li Xiao, 2007, Professor of Management Information Systems; BE, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China; PhD, George Washington University.
Jessica L. Xiong, 2019, Assistant Professor; Instruction Librarian; BA, Gardner-Webb University; MLIS, University of South Carolina.
David K. Yelton, 1990, Professor of History; Associate Provost for Arts and Sciences; BA, Appalachian State University; MA, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Timothy J. Zehnder, 1997, Professor of Biology; BS, Eastern Michigan University; MS, PhD, Wake Forest University.
Aihua Zhang, 2019, Assistant Professor of History; BA, Northwestern Polytechnic University, Xi'an, China; MA, Bowling Green State University; PhD, State University of New York.
Jay Zimmer, 2011, Assistant Professor of Biology; BS, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; MS, Purdue University.