Faculty
Denise Z. Wells
Professor
Vice President of Academic Affairs
BSN, Wilmington College
MSN, Wilmington College
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Matthew H. Davis
Associate Professor
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., University of Delaware
M.A., University of Delaware
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Kathy S. Kennedy-Ratajack
Associate Professor
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Partnerships
B.S., Wilmington University
MBA, Wilmington University
DBA, Wilmington University
Sallie A. Reissman
Assistant Professor
Assistant Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs
B.S., Wilmington College
M.Ed., Wilmington College
Ed.D., University of Delaware
Elizabeth S. Adair
Assistant Professor
Chair, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Rutgers University
B.S., Rutgers University
M.S., Wilmington University
Ph.D., Regent University
Regina A. Allen-Sharpe
Assistant Professor
Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
B.S., Wilmington College
M.S., Wilmington College
Ed.D., Argosy University
Jacob M. Andrews
Associate Professor
Chair, Criminal Justice Program
College Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Wilmington University
M.S., Wilmington University
DSocSci, Wilmington University
Shiloh J. Andrus
Assistant Professor
Chair, Behavioral Science and Master's Professional Studies Programs
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Delaware
M.A., Liberty University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Joseph P. Aviola, Jr.
Associate Professor
Assistant Vice President of Administrative and Legal Affairs
B.S., University of Delaware
M.S., Wilmington College
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Melanie L. Ayers
Associate Professor
Assistant Chair, RN to BSN and MSN Leadership Programs
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
AAS, Gloucester County College
BSN, Wilmington College
MSN, Wilmington University
DNP, Wilmington University
Nicole C. Ballenger
Assistant Professor
Chair, Law, Policy and Political Science Programs
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Elizabethtown College
J.D., Widener University - School of Law
Diane M. Bansbach
Associate Professor
Chair, Math Department
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.A., Villanova University
Ed.D., University of Delaware
Tina M. Barksdale
Assistant Professor
Vice President of Student Affairs, Alumni Relations and Development
B.S., Wilmington College
MBA, Wilmington College
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern College
Debra L. Berke
Professor
Director, Psychology/Organizational Dynamics Programs
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Nebraska - Lincoln
M.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Ph.D., University of Delaware
Adrienne M. Bey
Professor
Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Delaware
MSW, Delaware State University
Ph.D., University of Delaware
Johanna S. M. Bishop
Associate Professor
Director, Behavioral Science Programs
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
A.A., Grand Rapids Community College
B.A., Central Michigan University
M.S., Wilmington College
M.Ed., Wilmington College
Ed.D., The George Washington University
Audrey M. Blume
Associate Professor
Chair, Associate Degrees and Certificate Programs
College of Business
B.S., Wilmington College
M.S., Wilmington College
DBA, Wilmington University
James A. Bradley
Assistant Professor
Librarian, Library
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Simmons College
Mary Pat Braudis
Associate Professor
Chair, Organizational Leadership and Applied Business Programs
College of Business
B.S., Clarion State College
MBA, Robert Morris College
DBA, Wilmington University
Michele A. Brewer
Assistant Professor
Director, Office of Technology, Assessment and Compliance
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.A., West Chester University
M.Ed., Wilmington University
Ed.D., Argosy University
Stephen A. Buchanan
Assistant Professor
Senior Director, Instruction and Learning Innovation
B.A., University of Montana
B.A., Portland State University
M.S., Wilmington University
Ed.D., University of Delaware
Anthony L. Buffone
Assistant Professor
Chair, Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation Program
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.A., Temple University
M.Ed., Temple University
Ed.D., The George Washington University
Matthew V. Bukowski
Assistant Professor
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Delaware
M.A., The George Washington University
Ph.D., James Madison University
David C. Caffo
Assistant Professor
Director, Division of Online and Experiential Learning
B.S., University of Delaware
MBA, Wilmington University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Anthony J. Carcillo
Assistant Professor
Dean, College of Technology
B.A., Immaculata College
M.A., Immaculata College
DBA, Wilmington University
Nancy L. Carnevale
Assistant Professor
Chair, Education Leadership Ed.D. Programs
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.A., Denison University
B.S., Ohio University
M.Ed., Wilmington College
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Raymond J. Carr
Assistant Professor
Senior Director, Criminal Justice Institute
B.S., Kutztown University
MBA, Widener University
M.S., West Chester University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Kelly A. Cheeseman
Associate Professor
Chair, Psychology/Organizational Dynamics Programs
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Roger Williams University
M.A., Central Connecticut State University
M.S., University of Delaware
DSocSci, Wilmington University
Patricia D. Claghorn
Assistant Professor
Director, Division of Management, Marketing and Leadership Studies
Chair, Human Resource Management Program
College of Business
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.A., St. Francis College
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Janice K. Colvin
Associate Professor
Chair, B.S. Communications and M.S., Digital Communications Programs
College of Technology
A.A., Prince George’s Community College
B.S., University of Maryland
M.A., American University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Katherine B. Cottle
Associate Professor
Chair, Liberal Studies and Literature
College of Education and Liberal Arts
A.A., Delaware Technical and Community College
B.A., University of Delaware
M.A., Howard University
Ed.D., University of Delaware
Lara M. Crowley
Assistant Professor
Chair, Early Childhood and Elementary Education Programs
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.S., James Madison University
M.Ed., Wilmington University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Michael G. Curry
Associate Professor
Chair, Secondary Programs
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.A., University of Delaware
M.Ed., Wilmington University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Amy L. Danley
Professor
Director, Division of Doctoral Studies, Lifelong Learning, and Quality Assurance
College of Business
B.S., Wilmington University
MBA, Wilmington University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Timothy C. Day
Assistant Professor
Director, Digital Media, Communications and Computer Science
Chair, Video and Film Production
College of Technology
B.S., Towson University
MFA, Temple University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Kara L. DiCecco
Assistant Professor
Doctor of Nurse Practice Program
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
ADN, Delaware Technical and Community College
BSN, Wilmington College
MSN, Wilmington College
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Nancy C. Doody
Associate Professor
Associate Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
B.S., Wilmington University
MSM, Wilmington University
DBA, Wilmington University
Lisa M. Drews
Professor
Chair, RN to BSN and MSN Leadership Programs
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
BSN, The New Jersey City University
MSN, Wilmington University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Joanne F. Fletcher
Associate Professor
Doctor of Nurse Practice Program
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
A.S., Wesley College
MSN, Wesley College
Ed.D., Wilmington University
James B. Fraley
Assistant Professor
Director, Cybersecurity Education
Chair, M.S. Cybersecurity and M.S. Information Systems Technologies - Information Assurance
College of Technology
B.S., Metropolitan State University
M.S., University of Maryland
MBA, University of Delaware
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Robert M. Gentile
Assistant Professor
Cybersecurity and Computer Science
College of Technology
B.S., Stony Brook University
MBA, Wilmington University
Lynda K. Gillow
Associate Professor
Interim Library Manager, Library
B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.S., Bournemouth University
MLIS, Rutgers University
David R. Gomez
Assistant Professor
Chair, Master of Science in Management Programs
College of Business
A.S., Henry Ford College
B.S., Baker College
MBA, Baker College
M.S., Baker College
DBA, Baker College
Guillermina X. Gonzalez
Associate Professor
Chair, Doctor of Business Administration Program
College of Business
B.S., Universidad Iberoamericana
MBA, Universidad Iberoamericana
M.A., University of Delaware
DBA, Wilmington University
Karen L. Graves
Assistant Professor
Chair, Finance and Economics Programs
College of Business
B.S., Eastern University
MBA, University of Phoenix
MPA, Walden University
Ph.D., Walden University
Stacey K. Graves
Assistant Professor
Director, Nursing Programs
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
BSN, Widener University
MSN, University of Delaware
DNP, Wilmington University
Susan L. Gregg
Associate Professor
Chair, A.S., Digital Media; B.S., Graphic Design; B.S. and MSIST, Web Design Programs
College of Technology
B.A., Brigham Young University
M.Ed., Wilmington College
Robert A. Grey
Assistant Professor
Assistant Chair, Special Education Programs
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.S., University of Delaware
J.D., Widener School of Law
Todd R. Hackett-Slimm
Associate Professor
Director, Division of Education
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.A., Glassboro State College
M.A., Rowan University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Natalie A. Hart
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
BSN, University of Maryland
MSN, University of Maryland
DNP, Wilmington University
Angela J. Herman
Associate Professor
Director, Health Sciences Programs
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
BSN, University of Delaware
M.S., University of Delaware
DNP, Wilmington University
Thelma M. Hinds
Professor
Chair, Alternative Route to Teacher Certification Program
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.A., University of Delaware
M.Ed., Armstrong State College
Ed.D., Baylor University
Lori S. Irelan
Assistant Professor
Chair, Nurse Practitioner Programs
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
BSN, East Carolina University
MSN, Wilmington University
DNP, Widener University
Esosa M. Iriowen
Assistant Professor
Chair, Natural Sciences Programs
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
B.S., Ambrose Alli University - Nigeria
M.S., Lulea University of Technology - Sweden
M.S., Delaware State University
Ph.D., Delaware State University
Leslie K. Jackson
Assistant Professor
Assistant Director, Nurse Anesthesiology Program
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
ADN, Frederick Community College
BSN, University of Maryland
MSN, Georgetown University
DNP, Villanova University
Tasha D. Jackson-Thomas
Assistant Professor
Chair, Applied Technology A.S. and Information Systems Management, B.S., B.S. Programs and CTA Curriculum
College of Technology
AAS, Delaware Technical and Community College
B.S., Wilmington University
MBA, Wilmington University
M.S., Wilmington University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Khatera Jahan
Assistant Professor
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
ADN, Denver School of Nursing
B.S., California State University
BSN, University of Louisiana Lafayette
MSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing
DNP, Wilmington University
Allison M. Jengehino
Assistant Professor
Chair, Accounting Program
College of Business
B.S., Franklin University
M.S., Franklin University
DBA, Franklin University
Adrienne A. Johnson
Associate Professor
University Archivist, Archives and Special Collections Division
B.A., University of Delaware
M.A., University of Delaware
Elizabeth P. Jordan
Assistant Professor
Senior Director, Student Systems
Information Technology
B.A., University of Delaware
M.S., Wilmington College
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Kae E. Keister
Associate Professor
Director, Division of Education
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.A., Pfeiffer University
M.Ed., Salisbury State University
Ed.D., Nova University
Mary Kay Keller
Associate Professor
Chair, Applied Science Program
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
A.A., Weber State University
B.S., Weber State University
MPA, University of Utah
Ph.D., Florida State University
Bonnie L. Kirkpatrick
Assistant Professor
Assistant Vice President of Student Support and Financial Services
B.S., University of Delaware
M.Ed., Wilmington College
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Kathryn F. Leach
Associate Professor
Director, Doctor of Nurse Practice Program
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
AAS, Marymount University
BSN, Marymount University
MSN, The Catholic University of America
DNP, Wilmington University
Melissa P. Lemons
Assistant Professor
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Yale University
M.A., University of California - San Diego
M.A., Bowie State University
MDiv, Union Theological Seminary in New York City
Ph.D., Loyola University - Maryland
Stephanie L. LoBiondo
Associate Professor
Chair, Higher Education Leadership Program
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.S., Saint Joseph’s University
M.S., Saint Joseph’s University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Jacqueline M. Mainwaring
Associate Professor
Director, Nurse Anesthesiology Program
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
AAS, Marymount University
BSN, Wilmington College
M.S., Medical College of Pennsylvania
DNP, Wilmington University
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Joseph A. Massare
Associate Professor
Chair, School Leadership Program
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.S., Villanova University
M.A., Washington Theological Union
M.A., Villanova University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Shawn K. McCloud
Associate Professor
Chair, Master of Business Administration Program
College of Business
B.A., Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
M.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University
DBA, Wilmington University
Mark J. Meara
Assistant Professor
Chair, MS-IST and MS-IT Project Management Programs
College of Technology
A.S., Mercer County Community College
B.A., Thomas Edison State University
M.S., Central Michigan University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Lynn W. Moore
Assistant Professor
Chair, History, Ethical Studies, Spanish and Humanities
College of Education and Liberal Arts
A.A., University of Delaware
B.A., Salisbury University
M.A., Salisbury University
Milton X. Muldrow
Assistant Professor
Director, Natural Sciences Programs
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
B.S., Saint Francis University
M.S., University of Missouri - St. Louis
Ph.D. George Mason University
Lucia R. Nemeth
Associate Professor
Senior Director, Educational Effectiveness
Academic Support Services
B.A., Haverford College
MBA, Wilmington College
Ed.D., Wilmington College
Ruth T. Norman
Professor
Graduate Programs
College of Business
B.S., University of Delaware
MBA, University of Delaware
Ph.D., University of Delaware
Dana J. Olive
Assistant Professor
Assistant Chair, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
B.S., West Chester University
BSN, Cedar Crest College
MSN, Medical College of Pennsylvania - Hahnemann University
Ph.D., Widener University
Robert A. Passarelli
Assistant Professor
Chair, Animation and 3-D - B.S. and Game Design and Development, B.S. Programs
College of Technology
BFA, Savannah College of Art and Design
M.Ed., Wilmington University
Joshua M. Patterson
Assistant Professor
Assistant Chair, Natural Sciences Programs
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
B.S., Delaware State University
Ph.D., Delaware State University
Beverly D. Peterson
Assistant Professor
M.S. Information Systems Technologies Program
College of Technology
B.S., St. Joseph's University
M.S., Wilmington University
Tracey B. Pritchard
Associate Professor
Chair, Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.S., Liberty University
M.Ed., Wilmington University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Nandikkara V. Raman
Assistant Professor
Chair, Computer Science B.S. and Data Analytics, A.S. Programs
College of Technology
B.S., Indian Institute of Technology
M.S., Marshall University
Melody D. Randle
Assistant Professor
Family Nurse Practitioner Program
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
BSN, Rutgers University
MSN, Widener University
DNP, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Michelle C. Reyes
Assistant Professor
Director, Library
B.A., Widener University
M.S., Drexel University
Robert Reyes Ramirez
Professor
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Oral Roberts University
MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
Lindsay H. Rice
Assistant Professor
Senior Director, Partnership and Community Affairs
B.A., Thomas Edison State University
MBA, Wilmington University
Julie M. Rollins
Assistant Professor
Family Nurse Practitioner Program
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
BSN, Salisbury University
MSN, Wilmington University
DNP, Wilmington University
Darryl W. Santry
Assistant Professor
Chair, Cybersecurity - A.S. and B.S. Programs
College of Technology
B.S., Saint Joseph's University
M.S., Wilmington University
Megan C. Schnetzer
Assistant Professor
Chair, Special Education Programs
College of Education
B.S., University of Delaware
M.Ed., Wilmington University
Aaron M. Sebach
Professor
Dean, College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
BSN, Salisbury University
MSN, Salisbury University
MBA, Columbia Southern University
DNP, Salisbury University
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Pamela A. Shukitt
Assistant Professor
Librarian, Library
B.A., The Catholic University of America
M.S., Drexel University
C. Joshua Simpson
Associate Professor
Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
B.A., University of Delaware
M.S., Villanova University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Andrew L. Sinclair
Assistant Professor
Assistant Chair, Business Analytics Program
College of Business
B.S. Wilmington University
M.S., Saint Joseph’s University
John L. Sparco
Associate Professor
Director, Division of Finance, Accounting, Economics, and Analytics
Chair, Business Analytics Program
College of Business
B.S., The College of William and Mary
MBA, University of Delaware
Ph.D., University of Delaware
Shawn F. Stevens
Associate Professor
Chair, Doctor of Social Science - Prevention Science Program
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Mercy College
M.S., West Chester University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Cristina A. Strain
Assistant Professor
Academic Coordinator, Clinical Nursing Education
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
ADN, Harcum College
B.S., Albright College
MSN, Grand Canyon University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Angela C. Suchanic
Professor
Assistant Vice President, Office of the President
B.S., Longwood University
MPA, University of Delaware
Ed.D., University of Delaware
Elizabeth L. Thomas-Bauer
Assistant Professor
Family Nurse Practitioner Program
College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
B.A., Moravian College
BSN, Columbia University
MSN, Columbia University
DNP, Widener University
Christian A. Trowbridge
Assistant Professor
Vice President for Administrative and Legal Affairs
B.A., Villanova University
J.D., Temple University School of Law
Jodee L. Vallone
Assistant Professor
Assistant Chair, Computer Science Program
College of Technology
B.A., University of Delaware
MSM, Drexel University
Karen M. Wagner-Clarke
Assistant Professor
Chair, Business Management Program
College of Business
B.S., Post University
M.S., Quinnipiac University
MPHR, Georgetown University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Danny J. Walker
Assistant Professor
Chair, Philosophy and Arts
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.A., Harding University
M.A., Abilene Christian University
Ed.D., Grand Canyon University
Scott J. Walton
Associate Professor
Chair, Marketing Program
College of Business
B.A., Washington College
MBA, Loyola College
DBA, Wilmington University
James P. Warwick
Associate Professor
Director, Criminal Justice Programs
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
AAS, Delaware Technical and Community College
B.S., Wilmington University
M.S., Wilmington University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Robin B. Weinstein
Professor
Dean, College of Business
B.A., Eastern University
MTS, The Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Tyler A. Wells
Assistant Professor
Dean, College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.S., Wilmington University
M.Ed., Wilmington University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Mary Ann K. Westerfield
Associate Professor
Assistant Vice President of Student Access and Success Services
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.Ed., The University of Georgia
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Matthew E. Whelihan
Associate Professor
Chair, English Department
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.A., Fordham University
M.A., Villanova University
Ed.D., University of Illinois
James D. Wilson
Professor
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
A.A., Northeastern Christian Junior College
B.S., Eastern Christian College
MAR, Harding University
M.S., Loyola College - Maryland
Ed.D., Argosy University
Matthew J. Wilson
Professor
Director, Liberal Arts
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.S., Ohio Valley University
M.S., Lubbock Christian University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Sharon R. Yoder
Associate Professor
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.S., Ohio State University
M.A., University of Evansville
Ed.D., Temple University
Allan R. Zaback
Assistant Professor
Chair, Administration of Human Services Program
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., High Point University
MSW, Temple University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Stacie A. Zdrojewski
Assistant Professor
Chair, Clinical Studies
College of Education and Liberal Arts
B.S., University of Delaware
M.S., University of Delaware
Ed.S., Liberty University
Ed.D., Liberty University