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New Faculty, Fall 2007

The following people joined the Wright State faculty since the fall 2006 faculty retreat.

Pascale Abadie—Instructor in Modern Languages
Pascale AbadieOriginally from Paris, France, Pascale now lives in Centerville, Ohio, with her spouse, Thierry, and children, Joanne and Thomas. She received her M.A. from Wright State University. Pascale is currently working on her Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati.
Jeanie Bochenek—Clinical Instructor in Nursing and Health
Jeanie BochenekJeanie, who was born in Dayton, Ohio, now lives in Beavercreek, Ohio, with her spouse, Bob, and children Ben, Emily, and Maggie. She received her B.S. and M.S. from Wright State University as well as completing the School Nurse Licensure Program.
Tim Boester—Assistant Professor in Mathematics and Statistics and Education
Tim BoesterOriginally from Cleveland, Ohio, Tim now lives in Beavercreek, Ohio. He received his B.A. from the University of Chicago. He then went on to obtain his M.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is currently working on his Ph.D. there.
Carolyn Britt—Clinical Instructor in Nursing and Health
Carolyn Britt
Carolyn Brown—Clinical Instructor in Nursing and Health
Carolyn BrownBorn in Cheshire, Connecticut, Carolyn moved to Ohio 10 years ago while on active duty with the Air Force. She now lives in Fairborn, Ohio, with her spouse, David. She has seven grown children - Jason, Christopher, David, Daniel, Celia, Autumn, and Kristen and six grandchildren. Carolyn received her B.S.
from Central Connecticut State University, two M.S. degrees from Wright State University and has finished her Ph.D. course work from The Ohio State University. She also received her Diploma in Nursing from St. MaryÕs Hospital School of Nursing, Waterbury, Connecticut.
Kelly Bubp—Instructor in Mathematics; Lake Campus
Kelly BubpKelly was born in Springfield, Ohio, and now lives in Piqua, Ohio. She received her B.A. from Wright State University and then went on to receive her M.A. from Miami University.
Kathleen Call—Adjunct Professor in Teacher Education
Kathleen CallKathy's hometown is Cincinnati, Ohio, and she now lives in Fairborn, Ohio, with her spouse, Bruce, and children, Stephanie and Chris. She earned her B.S. from Ohio University and her M.A. from Wright State University. She also received her National Board Certification in 2002.
Stefan Chinov—Assistant Professor in Art and Art History
Stefan ChinovStefan was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, and now resides in Dayton, Ohio. He received his M.A. from the National Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia, Bulgaria, and his M.F.A. from the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
Enamul Choudhury—Assistant Professor in Urban Affairs and Geography
Enamul ChoudhuryEnamul is a native of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and now lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his spouse, Shamima Ahmed, and children Rashikh and Adeed. Enamul received his B.S. from Dhaka University, M.S. from the University of Akron, and Ph.D. from Virginia Tech.
Begona Claveria—Instructor in Modern Languages
Begona ClaveriaBorn in Spain, Begona now lives in Centerville, Ohio, with her spouse, Francisco, and children Carolina and Myriam. She received her M.A. from Universidad Completeuse in Madrid, Spain, and then received her M.S. from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) and Ph.D. from Wright State University.
Michel Coconis—Assistant Professor in Social Work
Michel CoconisOriginally from Zanesville, Ohio, Michel now lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her partner, Bill. She received her B.A. from Ohio Dominican University and then went on to The Ohio State University where she obtained her M.S.W. and Ph.D.
Drew Collins—Assistant Professor in Music and Associate Director of Choral Studies and Music Education
Drew CollinsDrew's hometown is Roseville, Minnesota, and he now resides in Centerville, Ohio. He earned his B.M. from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, his M.M. from Boston University and is working on his D.M.A. at the Cincinnati Conservatory.
Cheryl Conley—Program Director in Clinical Laboratories Sciences in the Department of Biology
Cheryl ConleyCheryl was born in Dayton, Ohio, and now lives in Beavercreek, Ohio, with her spouse James Henson. She received her B.S. from Wright State University, M.S. from the University of Dayton, and then went back to Wright State University to obtain her Ph.D.
Kuan-Lun Chu—Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering
Tawna Cooksey-James—Assistant Professor in Nursing and Health
Tawna Cooksey-JamesTawna was born in Hubbard, Ohio, and lives in Oakwood, Ohio, with her daughter, Caroline. She received her B.S.N. from Kent State University, M.S. from The Ohio State University, and Ph.D. from the University of Miami, Florida.
Franklin Cox—Assistant Professor in Music
Franklin Cox
Mary Lynn Davis-Ajami—Clinical Instructor in Nursing and Health
Mary Lynn Davis-Ajami
Jason Deibel—Assistant Professor in Physics
Jason DeibelJason was born in Pewee Valley, Kentucky, and now lives in Oakwood, Ohio, with his spouse, Jennifer. He received his B.A. from Transylvania University and then received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.
Jay DeJongh—Lecturer in Computer Science and Engineering
Jay DeJonghBorn in Groton, Massachusetts, Jay now lives in Beavercreek, Ohio, with his spouse, Candice. He received his B.S. from Brown University, M.S. from Cornell University and his Ph.D. from the Air Force Institute of Technology.
Anne Dobmeyer—Assistant Professor in the School of Professional Psychology
Anne DobmeyerAnne is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She now lives in Kettering with her spouse, Todd Uhlman, and children Genevieve and Julian. She earned her B.A. from St. Olaf College and her M.S. and Ph.D. from Utah State University.
Comfort Enah—Assistant Professor in Nursing and Health
Comfort EnahA native of Bamenda, Cameroon, Comfort now lives in Liberty Township with her spouse, Nicodemus, and son, Ethan. She received her B.S. from Berea College, Kentucky, and then received her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati.
Judith Ezekiel—Professor in Residence in Women's Studies
Judith EzekielJudith's hometown is Dayton, Ohio, but she currently resides in Yellow Springs, Ohio, with her children Eizo and Clara Lang-Ezekiel. Judith is a visiting professor from Toulouse, France. She earned her B.A. from the University of Michigan Residential College, her M.A. from the Universite de Paris-VIII (Vincennes) and her Ph.D. from the Universite de Paris-VIII (St. Denis).
Amir Farajian—Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Amir FarajianAmir is from Tehran, Iran. He now lives in Beavercreek, Ohio, with his spouse, Olga Pupysheva. He received his B.S. from Sharif University of Technology, his M.S. from Isfahan University of Technology, and his Ph.D. from Tohoku University.
Michael Galloway, D.O.—Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boonshoft School of Medicine
Michael GallowayMichael is from Cypress, California, and currently resides in Greenville, Ohio, with his spouse, Stacey, and children, Craig, Aimee, Kimberlee, Megan and Joshua. He received his B.S. in Biology at the University of California, Riverside, and his H.P.E. and his D.O. from Western University, Pomona, California.
Andrew Gilmore—Adjunct Instructor in Marketing
Andrew Gilmore
James Hamister—Assistant Professor in Information Systems and Operations Management
James HamisterBorn in Buffalo, New York, James now lives in Mason, Ohio, with his spouse, Michelle, and children, Erin and Alyssa. He received his B.S. from General Motors Institute, M.B.A. from Cornell University, and is working on his Ph.D. from The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York.
Chad Hammerschmidt—Assistant Professor in Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Chad Hammerschmidt Originally from Fairmont, Minnesota, Chad now lives in Bellbrook, Ohio, with his spouse, Katie, and son, Danny. He received his B.S. and M.S. from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. Chad then went on to obtain his Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut.
Karen Harkness—Instructor in the College of Human Services
Karen HarknessKaren was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and still currently lives there with her spouse, Barry, and children, London and Christian. She received her B.S. and M.S. from the University of Cincinnati.
Karen Hayes—Instructor in English Language and Literature
Karen HayesBorn in Fairborn, Ohio, Karen now lives in New Madison, Ohio, with her spouse, Steve, and children Carrigan, Rob, and Katie. She received her B.A. and M.A. from Miami University. Karen also has obtained her Graduate Certificate in TESOL from Wright State University.
David Herick—Visiting Instructor in Teacher Education
David HerickA native of Dayton, Ohio, David now lives in Bellbrook, Ohio, with his spouse, Kathi, and children Kait and Ellen. He received his B.S., M.A. and Principal/Supervisor License all from Wright State University.
Greg Homan—Visiting Assistant Professor in Organizational Leadership; Lake Campus
Born in Coldwater, Ohio, Greg still resides there with his spouse, Lori, and children Colby, Mitchel, Mateo, Shelby, and Reagan. He obtained his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
Hong Huang—Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Hong HuangOriginally from Shenyang, China, Hong now lives in Centerville, Ohio, with her spouse, Yan Zhuang and child, Ruize Zhuang. Hong received her B.S. from Beijing University, M.S. from the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Science in Beijing, and her Ph.D. from Delft University of Technology.
Matthew Ingram—Assistant Professor in Finance and Financial Services
Matthew IngramMatthew was born in Tampa, Florida, and now resides in Centerville, Ohio, with his spouse, Rebecca, and children Emma, Miranda, and Sabrina. He received his B.A. from the University of Florida and his M.A. from the University of South Florida.
William (Bill) Jobert - Professor in Music Education
William (Bill) JobertBill was born in Laurens, South Carolina. He now lives in Mason, Ohio, with his spouse, Pam, and children Natalee and Emma. He received his B.A. from the University of Georgia and M.A. from the Eastman School of Music.
Suzanne Kelly-Garrison - Instructor in Management
Suzanne Kelly-GarrisonOriginally from Kansas City, Missouri, Suzanne now resides in Dayton, Ohio, with her spouse, Dr. David Garrison. She received her B.A. (with honors) from the University of Kansas, M.A. from Indiana University, and Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Kansas School of Law. Suzanne has also received her Executive Program Certificate from the University of Chicago.
Daniel Kirkpatrick—Clinical Instructor in Nursing and Health
Daniel Kirkpatrick
Kathleen Kollman—Instructor in English
Born in Beavercreek, Ohio, Kathleen now lives in Dayton, Ohio, with her spouse, Thomas. She received her B.A. from the University of Dayton and M.A. from Wright State University.
Dennis Loranger—Instructor in Music/English
Dennis LorangerDennis is originally from Battle Mountain, Nevada, and currently lives in Kettering with his spouse, Carol, and children Gabriel Loranger and Byron Golden. He earned his B.A. from the University of Nevada, Reno, his M.A. and M.M. from the University of Idaho, and his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado.
Anna Lyon—Assistant Professor in Teacher Education
Anna LyonAnna is a native of Wolfcoal, Kentucky. She now lives in Beavercreek with her children Amy Innes, Virgil Lyons III., and grandson Virgil Lyons IV (Ben). She received her Ed.D. from Virginia Tech.
Lisa Morrisette—Assistant Professor in Art and Art History
Lisa MorrisetteLisa currently resides in Kettering, Ohio. She received her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Oregon and her Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.
Lawrence Mrozek—Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership
Lawrence MrozekOriginally from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Lawrence now lives in Columbus, Ohio. He received his B.S. and M.A. from Michigan State University and then went on to receive his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
Donovan Miyasaki—Assistant Professor in Philosophy
Donovan MiyasakiDonovan was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He now lives in Yellow Springs, Ohio, with his spouse, Barbara Hansen. He received his B.A. from The Colorado College in Colorado Springs and his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Neal Pemberton—Instructor in Accountancy
Neal PembertonOriginally from Pleasant Hill, Ohio, Neal now resides in Springboro, Ohio, with his spouse, Kris. He received both his B.S. and M.B.A. from Wright State University. Neal has also obtained his C.P.A. and C.M.A.
Stacy Schriever—Instructor in Teacher Education
Stacy SchrieverBorn in Dover, Ohio, Stacy now lives in Hilliard, Ohio, with her spouse, Scott, and their Lhasa Apso puppy, Pepper. Stacy received her B.A. from Capital University and M.A. from Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan. She is currently working on her Ed.D. at Walden University.
William Spears—Associate Professor in Community Health
William SpearsWilliam is originally from San Antonio, Texas. He now resides in the Dayton area with his spouse, Cynthia. He earned his B.A. and M.A. from Texas Tech University and his Ph.D. from the University of Texas School of Public Health.
Nephi Thompson—Assistant Professor in Physics
Nephi ThompsonOriginally from Austin, Colorado, Nephi now lives in Kettering, Ohio, with his spouse, Gina, and children, Joseph, Caleb, and Isaac. Nephi received his B.S. from Brigham Young University, M.S. from the University of Utah, and his Ph.D. jointly from the University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University.
Guy Vandergrift—Assistant Professor in Physics; Lake Campus
Guy VandergriftA native of San Rafael, California, Guy now lives in St. MaryÕs, Ohio, with his spouse, Valentina, and children Eva, Bertha, Lena, and Natasha. He received both his B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkley.
Edward Winkofsky—Instructor in Information Systems and Operations Management
Edward WinkofskyEdward was born in Chicago, Illinois, and now resides in Dayton, Ohio, with his spouse, Cathy, and children Ed, Eric, and Evan. He received his B.A. from Lewis University and both his M.B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati.
Donna Zengel—Clinical Instructor in Nursing and Health
Donna ZengelA lifetime resident of Dayton, Ohio, Donna resides there with her spouse, Stephen, and children Karly and Kyle. She received her B.S. and M.S. from Wright State University.