(The date in parentheses indicates the year in which the individual joined the Meredith faculty.)
Karthik Aghoram, Ph.D. (2005)
Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., M.S. Bangalore University;
Ph.D., Florida State University
Kari Alberque, M.S.W. (2021)
Instructor of Social Work
B.S.W., University of North Texas;
M.S.W., Boston College
Michael Altman, M.S. (2019)
Assistant Professor of Practice, School of Business
B.A., York University;
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Phillip Andreae, Ph.D. (2016)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Emory University;
Ph.D., Duke University
Jason Andrus, Ph.D. (2008)
Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Wake Forest University;
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Christine Battle, M.S. (2024)
Instructor, Nutrition, Health and Human Performance
B.A., Michigan State University;
B.S., Rutgers University;
M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi
Michael Bissinger, M.I.D. (2024)
Assistant Professor of Art
B.S., Drexel University;
M.I.D., North Carolina State University
Heather Bower, Ed.D. (2013)
Associate Professor of Education, Coordinator of Assessment and Data Manager/Education
A.B., Wittenberg University;
M.S., Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Lori Brown, Ph.D. (1992)
Professor of Sociology
A.B., University of Louisville;
A.M., Temple University;
Ph.D., Indiana University
Jennifer Burgess, Ph.D. (2018)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., M.A., College of Charleston;
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Kimberly Burke, Ph.D. (2021)
Dean, School of Business and Professor of Business
B.B.A., M.S., Texas Tech University;
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Nataliya Butz, Ph.D. (2018)
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., M.S., Kiev State University (Ukraine);
Ph.D., Institute for Molecular Biology and Genetics (Ukraine)
Melinda Campbell, Ph.D. (1992)
Professor of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance
B.S., Gardner-Webb College;
M.S., Indiana University;
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Andrea Carter, Ph.D. (2015)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., North Carolina State University;
Ph.D., John Hopkins University
Hyojung Cho, Ph.D. (2023)
Assistant Professor of Human Environmental Sciences
B.S., M.S., Ewha Womans University (South Korea);
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Yunsik Choi, Ph.D. (2018)
Associate Professor of Business
B.A., M.A., Soongsil University;
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University
Nitasha Clark, Ph.D. (2023)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington;
M.Ed., The University of Southern Mississippi;
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Sabrina Clarke, Ph.D. (2023)
Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., McDaniel College;
M.M., Ph.D., Temple University
Robin Colby, Ph.D. (1988)
Professor of English
A.B., Meredith College;
A.M., North Carolina State University;
Ph.D., Duke University
Vilma Concha, Ph.D. (2000)
Associate Professor of World Languages and Cultures
Licenciatura, Universidad de Narino, Pasto, Colombia;
S.A.; A.M., Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook
Chelsea Cutright, Ph.D. (2024)
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Albion College;
M.A., Ph,D., University of Kentucky at Lexington
Lauren White Davis, M.S.N. (2024)
Instructor, Nutrition, Health and Human Performance
B.F.A., East Carolina University;
M.S.N., Pace University
Laura Davidson, M.S.L.S. (2002)
Interim Provost
A.B., Wake Forest University;
M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Callie DeBellis, M.A. (2004)
Professor of Practice of World Languages and Cultures
B.A., The Colorado College;
M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Lisa Delise, Ph.D. (2018)
Associate Professor of Business
B.S., Tulane University;
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Maria DeOliveira, M.Arch. (2024)
Instructor, Human Environmental Sciences
B. EnvD., M.Arch., North Carolina State University
Rebecca Duncan, Ph.D. (1997)
Professor of English
A.B., A.M., Ohio University;
A.M., University of South Florida;
Ph.D., Florida State University
Cynthia Edwards, Ph.D. (1991)
Professor of Psychology
A.B., Wake Forest University;
A.M., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Eugenia Ferrero, Ph.D., J.D. (2023)
Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., St. Thomas University;
M.A., The American University;
J.D., University of Georgia at Athens;
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Rachel Findley, M.S., R.D.N (2015)
Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance
B.S., M.S., Meredith College
Laura Fine, Ph.D. (2007)
Professor of English
B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Ph.D., University of California at Davis
Carol Finley, M.F.A. (2001)
Professor of Dance
B.E.D., North Carolina State University;
M.F.A., The Ohio State University
Holly Fischer, M.F.A. (2008)
Assistant Professor of Art
A.B., Meredith College;
M.F.A., University of Texas at Austin
Daniel Fountain, Ph.D. (2004)
Professor of History
A.B., Stetson University;
A.M., University of North Carolina at Greensboro;
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Andrew Garbisch, Ph.D. (2023)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., St. Mary's University of Minnesota;
M.A., East Carolina University;
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Susan Gardner, Ph.D. (2016)
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Duquesne University;
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Mark Gass, M.S. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
M.S., North Carolina State University
Courtney George, Ph.D. (2011)
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., University of Oregon;
M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Amy Glazier, M.S. (2023)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Austin College;
M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ann Gleason, M.Ed. (1997)
Dean of Students
A.B., Quincy College;
M.Ed., Auburn University
Dylan Glotzer, Ph.D. (2018)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., M.A., Clark University;
Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Shannon Grimes, Ph.D. (2006)
Professor of History
B.A., University of Puget Sound;
A.M., California Institute of Integral Studies;
M.Phil., Ph.D., Syracuse University
Rebecca Hagedorn-Hatfield, Ph.D., R.D.N (2020)
Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance
B.S., Ph.D., West Virginia University
Coleman Hale, Ph.D., R.D.N (2022)
Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
M.S., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bianca Harris, M.C.J. (2020)
Director of MA in Criminal Justice Program
B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
M.C.J., Boston University
Michelle Hartman, D.N.P. (2024)
Director of Nursing Program
B.S., M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University;
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University
Amie Hess, Ph.D. (2008)
Professor of Sociology
B.A., University of California at Santa Barbara;
M.A., Ph.D., New York University
Ashley Hogan A.M. (2015)
Associate Professor of Practice of English
A.B., Appalachian State University;
A.M., North Carolina State University
Teresa Holder, Ph.D. (2014)
Professor of Communication
A.B., Tennessee Temple University;
A.M., Indiana State University;
Ph.D., Ohio University
Jennifer Hontz, Ph.D. (2000)
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., B.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Emily Howard, M.F.A. (2015)
Associate Professor of Art
A.B., Meredith College;
M.F.A., East Carolina University
Kevin Hunt, Ph.D. (2006)
Associate Professor of World Languages and Cultures
A.B., George Mason University;
A.M., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Jean Jackson, Ph.D. (1983)
Vice President for College Programs;
Professor of English
B.A., Meredith College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Alisa Johnson, Ph.D. (1998)
Associate Professor of English
A.B., Guilford College;
A.M., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Cameron Johnson, M.F.A. (2007)
Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A., M.F.A., East Carolina University
Chasity Johnson, M.Ed. (2021)
Assistant Professor of Human Environmental Sciences
B.S., East Carolina University;
M.Ed., Meredith College
Morgan Johnson, M.S.L.S. (2022)
Research and Instruction Librarian
B.A., Meredith College;
M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Nancy Johnson, D.B.A. (2022)
Instructor, School of Business
B.A., M.B.A., Augsburg University;
D.B.A., Saint Mary’s University
Shannon Johnstone, M.F.A. (2002)
Professor of Art
B.F.A., The School of the Art Institute of Chicago;
M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology
Jeffery Jones, M.F.A. (2024)
Assistant Professor, Theatre Design and Technology
B.A., College of William and Mary;
M.F.A., Florida State University
Lormarev Jones, M.F.A. (2019)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., Meredith College;
M.F.A., Sarah Lawrence College
Todd Jones, M.F.A. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Art/Gallery Director
B.F.A., Florida State University
M.F.A., Ohio University
Sergei Kolomeitsev, Ph.D. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., University of Michigan;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Emily Lada, Ph.D. (2018)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
M.S., and Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Jeff Langenderfer, J.D. Ph.D. (2006)
Professor of Business
A.B., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
J.D., North Carolina Central University;
Ph.D., University of South Carolina at Columbia
Stephanie Little, Ph.D. (2011)
Associate Professor of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;
B.S. M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University;
Ph.D., University of South Carolina at Columbia
Yiqing Liu, M.S., M.A. (2023)
School of Business
B.A., Fujian Normal University;
M.S., University of St. Andrews;
M.A., North Carolina State University
Sheryl Long, Ph.D. (2023)
Dean, School of Education, Health and Human Sciences;
Professor of Education
B.A., Meredith College;
M.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington;
PhD., North Carolina State University
Dana Ezzell Lovelace, M.F.A. (2007)
Professor of Art
B.F.A., East Carolina University;
M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
Kent Lyman, D.M. (2000)
Professor of Music
B.M., University of Utah;
M.M., D.M., Indiana University
Véronique Machelidon, Ph.D. (2001)
Professor of World Languages and Cultures
A.B., Liege University (Belgium);
M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana;
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill
Débora Maldonado-DeOliveria, Ph.D. (2000)
Associate Professor of World Languages and Cultures,
A.B., University of Puerto Rico;
A.M., Ph.D., University of Rochester
Sharon Malley, A.M. (2001)
Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance;
Health and Physical Learning Coordinator
B.A., California State University at Long Beach;
M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill
Cammey Cole Manning, Ph.D. (2001)
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Duke University;
M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Whitney Manzo, Ph.D. (2014)
Associate Professor of Political Science
A.B., University of Oklahoma;
A.M., Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas
Jeffrey Martinson, Ph.D. (2006)
Associate Professor of Political Science
A.B., Pitzer College;
A.M., Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Darren Masier, Ed.D. (2017)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., Purdue University;
M.S., Ed.D., North Carolina State University
Joe Mazzola, Ph.D. (2018)
Director of Graduate Program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology;
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Bowling Green State University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of South Florida
Jenna McChesney, Ph.D. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Radford University;
M.A., Minnesota State University;
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Cora McGehee, Ph.D. (2025)
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Louisiana State University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Monica McKinney, Ph.D. (2000)
Professor of Education,
A.B., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
M.Ed., Meredith College;
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
David McLennan, Ph.D. (2015)
Professor of Political Science
A.B., A.M., University of Virginia;
Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin
Jennifer McMillen, Ph.D. (2014)
Professor of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance
B.A., Marshall University;
M.S., Meredith College;
Ph.D. North Carolina State University
Andrea McPherson, Ph.D. (2011)
Professor of Psychology
A.B., University of North Carolina at Wilmington;
M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Paige Moore, Ph.D. (2024)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Gwynn Morris, Ph.D. (2008)
Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Cynthia Morton-Rose, Ph.D. (2011)
Assistant Professor of Education
A.B., University of North Carolina at Wilmington;
M.A.T., Ph.D. University of South Carolina
Beth Mulvaney, Ph.D. (1995)
Professor of Art
A.B., State University of New York, Buffalo;
A.M., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carrie Nichols, M.L.S. (1994)
Interim Dean of Library Information Services
A.B., M.L.S., North Carolina Central University
Pamela Norcross, Ph.D. (2012)
Associate Professor of Human Environmental Sciences
B.S., Appalachian State University;
M.S., Wheelock College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Mark O’Dekirk, Ph. D. (2001)
Professor of Psychology
A.B., North Carolina State University;
A.M., Ph. D., University of Alabama
Jennifer Olson, Ph.D. (2006)
Professor of Education
A.B., M.Ed., College of William and Mary;
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Sasha Ormond, Ph.D. (2013)
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Cathie Ostrowski, M.S. R.D., L.D.N., F.A.N.D. (2003)
Assistant Professor of Practice and Director, Dietetic Internship;
Nutrition, Health and Human Performance
B.S., M.S., D’Youville College
Lynn Owens, Ph.D. (2022)
Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
M.S., Northwestern University;
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Jessica Palmer, M.F.A. (2019)
Associate Professor of Human Environmental Sciences
B.F.A., East Carolina University;
M.F.A., Savannah College of Arts
Lisa Pearce, M.F.A. (1995)
Associate Professor of Art
B.A., Meredith College;
M.Ed., M.F.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Caroline Perez-Heydrich, Ph.D. (2013)
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Davidson College;
M.P.H., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
Ph.D., University of Florida at Gainesville
Maria Pickering, Ph.D. (2014)
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
A.B., University of California at Santa Barbara;
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Katlyn Bunn Pomeroy, M.S.L.S. (2022)
Technical Services Librarian
B.A., M.S.L.S., University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa
Matthew Poslusny, Ph.D. (2013)
Professor of Chemistry
A.S. County College of Morris;
B.S., East Texas State University;
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Amanda Powell, M.S. (2015)
Laboratory Manager, Biological Sciences
B.S., Meredith College;
M.S., East Carolina University
Laura Prestwood Ph.D. (2020)
Professor of Human Environmental Sciences
B.S., Meredith College;
M.F.A., Winthrop University;
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Betty-Shannon Prevatt, Ph.D. (2002)
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Meredith College;
M.A., East Carolina University;
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Shannon Quevedo, Ph.D. (2024)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Harvey Mudd College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Candalyn Rade, Ph.D. (2021)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A, Taylor University;
M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Anthony Reid, M.S.W. (2018)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., M.S.W., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Benjamin Reid, Ph.D. (2024)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute;
Ph.D., University of Oregon
Robert Reid, Ph.D. (1979)
Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Dickinson College;
A.M., Oberlin College;
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Jayme Ringleb, Ph.D. (2021)
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of South Carolina;
M.B.A., University of Iowa;
M.F.A., University of Oregon;
Ph.D., Florida State University
Kelly Roberts, Ph.D. (2006)
Professor of English
B.A., Meredith College;
M.S., North Carolina State University;
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Angela Robbins, Ph.D. (2013)
Associate Professor of History
B.S., A.M., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Ned Robinson, Ph.D. (2015)
Associate Professor of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance
B.S., Davidson College;
M.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Christina Romanelli, Ph.D. (2015)
Learning Center Director;
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Catawba College;
M.S., Appalachian State University;
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Steven Roten, M.F.A. (2003)
Professor of Theatre
A.F.A., Wilkes Community College;
B.F.A., Western Carolina University;
M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Sarah Roth, Ph.D. (2017)
Dean, School of Arts and Humanities;
Professor of History
B.A., Southwestern University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia
T . Brian Routh, D.B.A. (2020)
Associate Professor, School of Business
B.S., M.S., University of North Carolina at Wilmington;
D.B.A., Anderson University
Heather Sanderson, Ed.D. (2018)
Associate Professor of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance
B.S., University of Arkansas;
M.S., University of West Florida;
Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
William Schmidt, Ph. D. (2001)
Professor of Chemistry, Physics and Geoscience
B.S., University of Wisconsin;
M.S., Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Julie Schrock, Ph.D. (2002)
Professor of Education
B.S., A.M., West Virginia University;
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Amy Scrinzi, Ed.D. (2018)
Assistant Professor of Human Environmental Sciences
B.S., James Madison University;
M.Ed., Bank Street College of Education;
Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Megan Serr, Ph.D. (2020)
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., California State University;
M.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney;
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Eleanor Smith, M.F.A. (2011)
Assistant Professor of Dance
B.A., Florida State University;
M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Tina Starling, Ph.D. (2023)
Assistant Professor of Practice of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Matthew Stutz, Ph.D. (2007)
Associate Professor of Chemistry, Physics and Geoscience
B.S., Long Island University;
Ph.D., Duke University
Amanda Sullivan, M.L.S. (2015)
Research and Instruction Librarian
A.B.,Meredith College;
M.L.S., Pratt Institute
Fanella Tague, M.A. (2002)
Visiting Assistant Professor, World Languages and Cultures
B.A., Meredith College;
M.A., The Ohio State University
Jessica Bunn Thorpe, M.S. (2022)
Laboratory Manager, Chemistry, Physics and Geosciences
B.A., B.S., Meredith College;
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Brian Thornburg, M.S. (2015)
Head of Media Services
B.A., M.S., Northern Illinois University
Cecilia Toole, Ph.D. (2011)
Professor of Education
B.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro;
M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Jacob Vaccaro, M.S.L.S. (2011)
Research and Instruction Librarian
A.B., Haverford College;
A.M., M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Gregory Vitarbo, Ph. D. (2001)
Professor of History and Politics
A.B., Drew University;
Ph. D., University of Michigan
Jim Waddelow, Jr., D.M.A. (2007)
Associate Professor of Music
Mus.B., Mus.M., University of Central Oklahoma;
D.M.A., Texas Tech University
Jeffrey Waller, M.L.S. (2014)
Interim Dean of Library Information Services
B.S., University of Kansas;
A.M., Yale University;
M.L.S., Indiana University
Amanda Watkins, Ph.D., R.D.N (2024)
Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Health, and Human Performance
B.A., Northern Arizona University;
M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Julie Watkins, M.A. (2020)
Assistant Professor of Human Environmental Sciences
B.S., Meredith College;
M.A., North Carolina State University
Kristin Watkins, M.B.A. (1998)
Professor of Practice of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.S., M.B.A., Meredith College
Kevin Weng, Ph.D. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., National Taiwan University;
M.A., Ph.D., Kent State University
Courtney White, M.F.A. (2015)
Assistant Professor of Dance
B.A., Meredith College;
M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Kelly Wilder, Ph.D. (2014)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S. Auburn University;
M.B.A., Florida State University;
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
Elizabeth Wolfinger, Ph.D. (1992)
Dean of School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences;
Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Liberty University;
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Lindsey Bruner Woodcock, D.M.A. (2022)
Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., Iowa State University;
M.A., University of Iowa;
D.M.A., University of Georgia
Jean Wozencraft-Ornellas, D.M. (2016)
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., Oberlin Conservatory of Music;
M.M., Bowling Green State University;
D.M., Florida State University
Eunyoung Yang, Ph.D. (2008)
Professor of Human Environmental Sciences
B.S., Southern Illinois University;
M.A., Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University
Shannon Yates, Ed.D. (2023)
Athletic Director
B.A., M.S., Ed.D., North Carolina State University
Anne York, Ph.D. (1999)
Professor of Economics
B.S., Elon University;
M.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte;
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Bing Yu, Ph.D. (2008)
Professor, School of Business
B.Engr., Waban Institute of Technology;
M.B.A., University of Toledo;
Ph.D., Kent State University