Graduate Faculty
Alig, Sara J., Assistant Professor of Communication and Disorders. B.S., West Liberty State College, 2000; M.S., West Virginia University, 2002; Ph.D., Liberty University, 2024. (2020)
Barber, Diana, Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., Darmouth College, 1992; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2000. (2019)
Bassa, Melanie, Instructor of Psychology. B.A., Wheeling Jesuit College, 1996; M.A. Marshall University, 2001. (2020)
Bell, Keith, Professor of Criminal Justice. B.A, Wheeling Jesuit University, 2000; M.S., Marshall University 2002; Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2008. (2011)
Bradley, Stephanie, Chair, Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. B.S., West Liberty State College, 2008; Au.D., The University of Akron, 2012. (2015)
Brammer, Sarah, Associate Professor Physician Assistant Studies and Program Director. B.S., West Liberty University, 2007; West Liberty University, MS in Physician Assistant Studies, 2014. (2016)
Burns, Jennifer L. M., Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., West Liberty State College, 2001; D.O., West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2005. (2023)
Chase, Gregory, Professor of Economics and Finance. B.B.A., Eastern Michigan University, 1984; M.B.A., University of Central Florida, 1990; Ph.D., Kent State University, 2001. (2013)
Childers, Jennifer, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., Alderson-Broaddus College, 1992; B.S., Alderson-Broaddus College, 1999; M.S., Alderson-Broaddus, 2006. (2014)
Douglas, Miriam Roth, Associate Professor of Education and Director of Community Education Program. B.A., University of Bamberg (Germany), 2004; M.A., West Virginia University, 2006; M.A., University of Bamberg (Germany), 2007; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 2011. (2012)
Ennis, Nicole, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., West Liberty University, 2003; M.A., Marshall University; Ph.D., Robert Morris University, 2017. (2019)
Fletcher, Tifani, Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2001; M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2003; Ph.D., East Tennessee University, 2014. (2014)
Hanna, David, Associate Professor of Athletic Training, and Program Director of Athletic Training. B.S., West Liberty University, 1993; M.S., West Virginia University, 1996; D.P.T., Wheeling Jesuit University, 2007. (2012)
Heath, Shelby, Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Slippery Rock University, 2017; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2023. (2023)
Horzempa, Joseph, Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., California University of Pennsylvania, 2000; M.S., California University of Pennsylvania, 2002; Ph.D., Duquesne University, 2006. (2011)
Huffman, Courtney, Professor of Dental Hygiene. B.S.D.H., West Virginia University, 2000; M.S.D.H., West Virginia University, 2002; graduate study: West Virginia University. (2002)
Kettler, Karen, Dean and Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., Bloomsburg University, 1998; M.S., California University, 2002; Ed.D. West Virginia University, 2013. (2008)
Koenig, Ryan, Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology. B.S., Saint Vincent College, 2005; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2012. (2014)
Kreisberg, Melinda, Professor of Biology. B.S., Mount Union College, 1988; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1994. (2002)
Kreisberg, Robert, Professor of Biology. College of Sciences. B.A., University of South Florida, 1982; M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1988; Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1993. (1997)
Loughman, Zachary, Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., West Liberty University, 2002; M.S., Marshall University, 2005; Ph.D., Indiana State University, 2011. (2008)
McClain, Tammy, Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Charleston, 1990; Ph.D., Wright State University, 1994. (2006)
Meacham, Rebecca, Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1987; M.A., Marshall University, 2002; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2020. (2008)
Meintel, Kristie, Clinical Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., Alderson Broaddus College, 1996. (2016)
Meredith, Stephanie, Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene. B.S.D.H., West Liberty State College, 1999; M.S.D.H., West Virginia University, 2011. (2015).
Metz, Jason, Associate Professor. B.S., Frostburg State University, 2002; M.S., California University of Pennsylvania, 2007; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2017. (2016)
Monteroso, Catherine, Provost. B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1990; M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University, 1994; Ed.D., Northcentral University, 2015. (2009)
Ridley, Susan, Assistant Professor of Creative Arts Therapy. M.Sc. in Human Services and Organization Management Leadership, Springfield College (2002); MA in Mental Health Counseling specializing in Art Therapy, Caldwell University, 2017; Ph.D., Expressive Therapies, Lesley University, 2012.
Rocchio, Sherry, Assistant Professor. B.S Business Administration West Liberty State College, 2005; MBA Franciscan University, 2008; Ph.D., Instructional Leadership & Management Robert Morris University, 2022. (2017)
Saurbier, Ann, Dean and Professor of Management. B.S., Accounting, Miami University, 1986; M.S. Management, Walsh College, 1993; D.M. Executive Leadership, Walsh College, 2013. (2022)
Schmitt, Deanna, Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2005; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2012. (2012)
Seeber, Roger G., Professor of Biology. B.S., State University of New York, 1978; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 1989. (1991)
Shackleford, Howard, Associate Professor and Medical Director of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., West Liberty University, 1973; M.D., West Virginia University. (2011)
Sims, Margaret, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology, 2004; M.S., Pace University, 2021. (2023)
Six, Margaret, Professor of Dental Hygiene. A.S., West Liberty University; B.S. West Liberty University, 1981; M.S.D.H., West Virginia University, 1993. (1997)
Smarrella, Danielle, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. B.A., The University of Akron, 2000; M.A., The University of Akron, 2002; Au.D., A.T. Still University of Sciences, 2010. (2023)
Sobota, Brittney, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., West Liberty State College, 2007; M.S., Alderson Broaddus College, 2010. (2022)
Theaker, Sherri, Dean of Graduate Studies and Interim Dean of the College of Education and Human Performance. B.S Ohio State University, 1989; M.S Youngstown State University, 1996; Ph.D., Ohio University, 2008. (2023)
Thurman, Patrick, Adjunct Professor of Creative Arts Therapy. JD Law, North American College of Law (1989); MS Environmental Engineering, Arizona State University (1992); LL.M. Intellectual Property (Art) Law (1996), Universality of Illinois, Chicago; MA Art Therapy and Counseling, St. Mary Of-the-Woods College (2017)
White, Martin, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. A.A., Western International University, 2006; B.S., Peru State College, 2008; M.A. American Public University, 2011; D.B.A., Northcentral University, 2020. (2020)
Whitehead, Richard, Chair, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., West Liberty University, 2011; M.A., Salem University, 2014; Ed.D., Grand Canyon University, 2019. (2022)
Wood, James, Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., University of North Carolina Asheville, 2007; MS, Southern Illinois University, 2010; Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2017. (2017)
Zombotti, Carol, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. B.S. West Virginia University, 1992; M.S. West Virginia University, 1995; Clinical Doctor in Speech-Language Pathology, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2021. (2022)