Assistant Professor Rank
Karla R. Adu, M.S., 2008
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1999, Capital University; M.S., 2002, The Ohio State University
Andrew S. Belleman, M.A.Ed., 2011
Assistant Professor of Education and Men's Soccer Coach
B.A., 2006, Cedarville University; MAEd, 2008, Wilmington College
Jon P. Bossley, Ph.D., 2016
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A., 1992, The Ohio State University; M.Ed., 2004, Ashland University; Ph.D., 2016, The Ohio State University
D. Eric Browning, Ph.D., 2005
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Director of Counseling and Wellness
B.A., 1990, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.A., 1998, Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D., 2011, Walden University
Debra J. Garee, M.S.N., 2011
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N, 1995, University of Cincinnati; M.S.N., 2010, Indiana Wesleyan University
Judy L. Gregg, M.S., 2011
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., 1989, Excelsior College; M.S., 1990, Indiana Wesleyan University
Jessica R. Grubaugh, M.A.Ed., 2012
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 2002, and M.A.Ed., 2011 Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Jeana L. Howald, M.Ed., 1989
Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Assistant Athletic Director and Women’s Softball Coach
B.A., 1982, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.Ed., 1989, Ashland University
Brian D. Humphrey, M.S. 2006
Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Athletic Trainer
B.A., 1994, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.S., 1997, Ohio University
Teriltn Johnston Huntington, Ph.D., 2016
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., 2004, Bethel University; M.A., 2007, Bethel Theological Seminary; M.A., 2009, Josef Korbel School of International Studies; M.A., 2014, University of Kansas; Ph.D., 2016, University of Kansas
Ryan L. Long, M.F.A., 2014
Assistant Professor of Drama
B.A., 2004, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.F.A., 2013, Savannah College of Art and Design
Judy R. Madtes, M.B.A., 1990
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., 1979, Trevecca Nazarene University; M.B.A., 1996, City University
Billie J. Maglott, M.S.N., 2016
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., MedCentral College of Nursing; M.S.N., 2012, Walden Univerity
Elizabeth J. Napier, M.A. Ed., 2007
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., 2002, Ohio University; M.A., 2006, Muskingum College
Paul E. Nixon, M.L.S., 2001
Assistant Professor of Library Science, Director of the Library, and Public Services/Systems Librarian
B.A., 1975, MidAmerica Nazarene University; M.Div., 1983, Nazarene Theological Seminary; M.L.S., 1993, University of Missouri-Columbia
Scott A. Peterson, M.A., 2008
Assistant Professor of Religion and Vice President for University Relations
B.S., 1990, Southern Nazarene University; M.A., 2005, Trevecca Nazarene University
Jean M. Ollis, M.S.W., 2012
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S., 1992, and M.S.W., 2009, The Ohio State University
Nathaniel D. Reiss, M.A., 2004
Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., 2004, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.A., 2009, Illinois State University
Joseph D. Rinehart, M.A., 2008
Assistant Professor of Communication and Director of Broadcasting
B.A., 1991, Otterbein College; M.A., 2008, Spring Arbor University
Lynn E. Shoemaker, M.Ed., 2011
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., 1993, Malone College; M.Ed., 1995, Ashland University
Trudy P. Singletary, M.S.W., 2006
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., 1988, and M.S.W., 1990, West Virginia University
Deborah S. Smith, M.S., 2016
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 2005, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.S. 2013, Texas A&M University
Justin K. Sorensen
Assistant Professor of Art
A.A.S., 2007, SUNY Jamestown Community College; B.F.A., 2009, Kutztown University; M.F.A., 2013, Rhode Island School of Design
Carla F. Swallow, M.A., 2010
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 2004, Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.A., 2007, Wheaton College
Keith D. Veale, M.A., 1988
Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Athletic Director, and Men’s Baseball Coach
B.A., 1979, John Wesley College; M.A., 1982, The Ohio State University