2024-2025 Faculty

Jonathan Ahearn, 2020, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science; BS, Gardner-Webb University; DPT, Medical University of South Carolina.

Kortni Alston, 2022, Associate Professor of Journalism and Communications; Chair of the Department of Communication Art and Design; BA, Delaware State University; MBA, Morgan State University; Ph.D., University of Florida

Elizabeth S. Amato, 2014, Associate Professor of Political Science; BA, Berry College; MA, PhD, Baylor University.

Hannah M. Anthony, 2022, Instructor of Nursing; ASN, Cleveland Community College; BSN, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; MS, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Tracy Arnold, 2010, Professor of Nursing; Director of the Hunt School of Nursing; ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, Gardner-Webb University.

Robert J. Bass, 1995, Professor of Mathematics; Chair of the Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences; BS, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; MS, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Nicole Beaver, 2018, Instructor of Nursing; BSN, East Carolina University; MSN, Western Carolina University.

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; Dean of the Library; BA, Wingate University; MLIS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; EdD, Gardner-Webb University.

William Trey Boyd, 2022, Associate Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Education of Physician Assistant Studies; BS, Presbyterian College; MSM, Trevecca Nazarene University; DMSc, University of Lynchburg

Bruce W. Boyles, 2014, Professor of Education; Associate Provost for Professional and Graduate Studies; BM, Mars Hill University; ME, EdS, 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.

Lisa P. Brummett, 2022, Instructor of Health Sport and Physical Education; BS, Western Carolina University; MA, Gardner-Webb University

Jennifer J. Buckner, 2007,  Professor of English; Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; BA, MA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; PhD, Old Dominion University.

Prince Hycy Bull, 2018, Professor of Education; Dean, College of Education; BA, University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College; MA, MEd, North Carolina Central University; PhD, North Carolina State University.

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; Chair, Department of Natural Sciences; 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. 

David M. Carscaddon, 1990, Professor of Psychological Science and Counselor Education; Director, School of Psychological Science and Counselor Education; BA, University of North Carolina at Asheville; MA, Morehead State University; PhD, University of South Carolina.

Laura W. Carscaddon, 2003, Professor of Psychological Science and Counselor Education; Chair, Department of Counselor Education; 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.

Donald W. Caudill, 2008, Professor of Marketing; BS, Berea College; MBA, Morehead State University; MS, University of Memphis; PhD, Virginia Tech.

Joshua G. Cheney, 2020, Assistant Professor of Music; BA, Campbell University; MM, Mercer University; DMA, Louisiana State University.

LaDonna Clark, 2021, Assistant Professor and Principal Faculty in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies; BA, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MHS, PA-C, Duke University; DMSc, University of Lynchburg.

Emily M. Coggins, 2023, Instructor and Clinical Coordinator in the Hunt School of Nursing; BSN, Queens University of Charlotte; MSN, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Erin E. Cook, 2018, Assistant Professor of Human Services; Program Coordinator of Human Services; BA, MA, Lenoir-Rhyne University; EdD, Gardner-Webb University.

Jennifer Costello, 2020, Instructor of Nursing; BS, Appalachian State University; ADN, Cleveland Community College; MSN, Appalachian State University. 

Barbara G. Cox, 2004, Professor of Criminal Justice; Chair, Department of Public Service; Coordinator of DCP Criminal Justice Program and TUG Criminal Justice Administration Program; BS, Gardner-Webb University; MPA, Appalachian State University; PhD, University of North Carolina.

Tamara A. Cox, 1995, Professor of French; BA, MA, University of Mississippi; PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Christopher V. Davis, 2001, Professor of English; Chair of the Department of English Language and Literature; BA, High Point University; MA, PhD, Florida State University. 

Douglas M. Dickens, 2000, Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling; 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, 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.

Stefka G. Nikolova Eddins, 2001, Professor of Chemistry; BS, MSc, Sofia University, "St. Kliment Ohridski",  Bulgaria; MS, PhD, University of South Carolina. 

Sarah A. Fabian, 2022, Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Athletic Bands; BS, Towson University; MM, Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University; PhD, George Mason University

Stephen 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; Chair, Doctoral Nursing Programs, Hunt School of Nursing; 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; EdD, Gardner-Webb University.

Gerald G. Gilsdorf, 2010, 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; BS, University of South Carolina; MBA, Winthrop University; DBA, Nova Southeastern University.

Lorell C. Gordon, 2018, Assistant Professor of Psychological Science and Counselor Education; BS, MS, MEd, Winthrop University; EdS, Converse College; PhD, The University of South Carolina.  

Jessica L. Grant, 2022, Assistant Professor of American Sign Language; BS, Bob Jones University; LITP Graduate Legal Interpreter, University of Northern Colorado; MS, University of North Florida

Linda C. Greene, 2001, Professor of Psychological Science and Counselor Education; Coordinator of the School Counseling Program; BS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MS, PhD, North Carolina State University.

Steven Russell "Russ" Gribble, 2015, Instructor of American Sign Language; BA, Gardner-Webb University; MA, Gallaudet University. 

Anna S. Hamrick, 2013, Associate Professor of Nursing; Associate Director, Hunt School of Nursing; Chair of the Faculty; ADN, BSN, Gardner-Webb University; MSN, FNP-C, Western Carolina University; DNP, University of Minnesota.

Steven R. Harmon, 2015, Professor of Historical Theology; BA, Howard Payne University; MDiv, PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Katie Hartley, 2020, Instruction Librarian; BA, North Carolina State University; MLIS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Jeffrey M. Hartman, 2005, Professor of Exercise Science and Internship Cooridinator; BA, Bloomsburg University; MEd, PhD, The University of Virginia.

Wilson Hawkins, 2021, Assistant Professor of Physics; Director of the Honors Program; BS, East Carolina University; MS, East Carolina University; Ph.D. East Carolina University

Tara Hayes, 2017, Instructor of Nursing; Nursing Simulation Coordinator, Hunt School of Nursing; ADN, BSN, MSN, Gardner-Webb University.

Jessica Herndon, 2019, Instructor of Business; BA, MBA, Gardner-Webb University.  

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; Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Coordinator; ADN, BSN, MSN, Gardner-Webb University.

Ashley Isaac-Dockery, 2016, Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, MSN, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; DNP, Gardner-Webb University.

Jessica Ivey, 2016, Assistant Professor of Nursing; Chair of Pre-licensure Nursing Programs, Hunt School of Nursing; ADN, Gardner-Webb University; BSN, Winston-Salem State University; MSN, EdD, Gardner-Webb University.

Eric G. Johnson, 2020, Assistant Professor of Music Education; Music Education Coordinator; BM, Appalachian State University; MM, Florida State University; PhD, University of Mississippi. 

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.

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, Associate Professor, and Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies Program; BS, Gardner-Webb University; MPAS, Wingate University.

Dale S. Lamb, 2015, Associate Professor of Education; Program Coordinator, Master of Executive 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.

Tim Ledford, 2022, Instructor of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security; BS, Gardner-Webb University; MA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; FBI National Academy Leadership, University of Virginia

Tina Hendrick Lewis, 2018, Assistant Professor of Nursing; Chair, DNP Program; ADN, Foothills Nursing Consortium; BSN, MSN, FNP, Gardner-Webb University; DNP, Frontier Nursing University.

Lisa C. Luedeman, 2007, Professor of Communication Studies; BA, Winthrop University; MA, PhD, University of South Carolina.

Holly Mabry, 2015, Assistant Professor; Acquisitions and Collection Management Librarian; BS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MLIS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Jessica Maloney, 2022, Assistant Professor of Photography and Design; BA, Lehigh University; MFA, School of Visual Arts New York

Susan H. Manahan, 1994, Assistant Professor of Biology; BS, Pennsylvania State University; MS, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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,  Professor of New Testament Interpretation; Associate Dean of the M. Christopher School of Divinity; BSEE, North Carolina State University; MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; PhD, Baylor University.

Simone McIntyre, 2023, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education; PhD, Capella University.

Melissa McNeilly, 2013, Assistant Professor of Nursing; ADN, BSN, MSN, Gardner-Webb University; EdD, University of St. Augustine.

Marcia (Cindy) M. Miller, 1977-1987, 1994, Professor of Nursing; MSN, Program Chair, Hunt School of Nursing; BSN, University of Michigan; MSN, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; PhD, The University of Texas at Austin.

Erin E. Montgomery, 2020, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Chair of Davis RN to BSN Program, Hunt School of Nursing; ADN, Carolinas College of Health Sciences; BSN, MSN, Winston-Salem State University; DNP, Gardner-Webb University.

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.

Robert N. Moore, 2006, Instructor of American Sign Language; BS, Gallaudet University; MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Teralea L. Moore, 2006, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; BS, North Carolina State University; MA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

James P. Morgan, Jr., 2008, Professor of Psychology; Chair, Department of Psychological Science, 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.

Norma Mott, 2021, Instructor of Nursing, Hunt School of Nursing; BSN Winston Salem State University; MSN Gardner-Webb University

Miroslaw Mystkowski, 2002, Professor of Computer Science; MS, University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland; MS, PhD, University of Missouri at Columbia.

Ivelina Naydenova, 2009, Professor of Psychology; BA, Limestone College; MA, PhD, University of Tennessee.

Anthony I. Negbenebor, 1989, Professor of Economics; Dover Chair, Godbold College of Business and School of Divinity; Dean Emeritus of Godbold College of Business and Assistant Vice President for Searight Professional and Continuing Education Program; BS, MS, PhD, Mississippi State University.

Christopher Nelson, 2012, Associate Professor, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts; BA, Samford University; MFA, Indiana University; MA, University of Alabama; PhD Louisiana State University.

Joseph O. Oyugi, 2012, Professor of Biology; BS, MS, Moi University, Kenya; PhD, University of Illinois.

Hebert Palomino, 2012, Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling; BA, Wayland Baptist University; MA, West Texas State University; MDiv, PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Teresa R. Phillips, 2001, Professor of Spanish; BA, MA, PhD, University of Kentucky.

Elizabeth Piro, 2023, Instructor of Nursing; BSN, Pensacola Christian College; MSN, Pensacola Christian College; FNP Carson-Newman University

Olga Poliakova, 2000, Professor of Mathematics; MS, Moscow State University; PhD, University of Arkansas.

Felice Policastro, 2004, Professor of International Business; BS, University De Oriente; MBA, Edgewood College; PhD, The University of Texas Pan American.

Mitchell M. Porter, 2019, Assistant Professor of Education; College of Education Quality Assurance Coordinator; 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.

Robert G. Prickett, 2023, Professor of English; Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; BS, Ball State University; MA Secondar Education, Ball State University; MA English, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Jennifer Putnam, 2013, Associate Professor of Education; Associate Dean, College of Education; Program Coordinator of the EdD in Curriculum and Instruction; 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.

Kerstin Angel Queen, 2022, Instructor of Nursing, Hunt School of Nursing; BSN, Belmont University, Nashville; MSN, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Robert J. Quillinan, 2023, Associate Professor, Business Law; BS, University of Colorado; MBA, The Citadel; JD, Charleston School of Law

Aaron M. Rice, 2022, Associate Professor of Music, Chair Department of Music; BA, Southeastern College at Wake Forest; MM, East Carolina University; DMA, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Ryan J. Roberts, 2022, Assistant Professor of Public Service; BS, Bowling Green State University; IMBA, University of Toledo; MA, Old Dominion University; PhD, Old Dominion University

Mark E. Reiber, 2018, Medical Director for the Physician Assistant Studies Program; BS, The Ohio State University; MD, University of Cincinnati.

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, Professor of Nursing, Hunt School of Nursing; ADN, Foothills Nursing Consortium; BSN, Winston-Salem State University; MSN, DNP, Gardner-Webb University.

Meredith Rowe, 2016, Assistant Professor of Biology, Director Webb in Washington; 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.

Allison L. Shamblin, 2022, Assistant Professor, Principal Faculty in Physicians Assistant Program; BS, Howard Payne University; MPA, Trevecca Nazarene University

Scott E. Shauf, 2009, Professor of Religious Studies; Chair, Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy; BA, University of Richmond; MS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MTS, Duke University; PhD, Emory University.

Anna E. Sieges-Beal, 2015, Associate Professor of Religious Studies; BA, Gardner-Webb University; MA, MA, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; PhD, Baylor University.

Angelina Zon Smith, 2017, Assistant Professor, Director of Undergraduate Programs, Godbold College 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 and Physiology Lab Coordinator; BS, Gardner-Webb University; MS, Frostburg State University.

Yvonne Smith, 2016, Assistant Professor and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Program Coordinator; AS, Caldwell Community College; AA, Western Piedmont Community College; BS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MSN, DNP, Gardner-Webb University; Post Master's Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Anderson University.

Patricia C. Sparti, 2002, Professor of Music; BM, University of Miami; MM, DMA, Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University.

Charlotte Stephens, 2023, Associate Professor of Nursing; BS, Campbell University, ADN, Nash Technical College, BSN, East Carolina University, FNP, University of South Carolina, PMHNP, Northern Kentucky University

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.

William S. Stone, 2018, Associate Professor in the College of Education; AB, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MHDL, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; EdD, North Carolina State University.

LaShea S. Stuart, 2007, Professor of English; BA, Troy State University; MA, PhD, Auburn University.

Donna Suttle, 2019, Instructor in the College of Education; AB, MEd, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; EdS, East Carolina.

Christine Sutton, 2015, Associate Professor of Business, Director of Graduate Programs, Godbold College of Business; BBS, MBA, Augusta University; DBA, Kennesaw State University.

Mischia A. Taylor, 2012, Assistant Professor of Business; Dean, Godbold College of Business; AA, Cleveland Community College; BS, MBA, MBA+, Gardner-Webb 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.

Jessica Van Cleave, 2021, Associate Professor, BA, University of Georgia; MEd, University of Georgia; Ph.D. University of Georgia

Sandra van der Poel, 2010, Associate Professor of Accounting; BS, Appalachian State University; MBA, MBA+, Gardner-Webb University; DBA, Anderson University-Indiana.

Timothy W. Vanderburg, 2000, Professor of History; BA, Gardner-Webb University; MA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; PhD, Mississippi State University.

Nicole Waters, 2011, Associate Professor of Nursing; Dean of the College of Health Sciences; ADN, Gaston College; BSN, Gardner-Webb University; MSN, Western Carolina University; DNP, Gardner-Webb University.

Joseph M. Webb, 2007, Professor of Communication Studies; 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, Professor of Psychological Science and Counselor Education; Coordinator of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs - Boiling Springs and Charlotte; BS, MA/EdS, Gardner-Webb University; PhD, Walden University.

Jason A. Willis, 2007, Associate Professor of Mathematics; Chair, Mathematics Department; BS, MA, EdD, Appalachian State University.

Heather Wright, 2022, Assistant professor of English Education; BA, Mars Hill College; MA, Gardner-Webb University; PhD, Virginia Tech

Hannah Wylder, 2016, Instructor of English; BA, North Greenville University; MA, Gardner-Webb University.

Lily  Xiao, 2007, Professor of Management Information Systems; BE, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China; PhD, George Washington University.

David K. Yelton, 1990, Professor of History; 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.