Faculty

Amann, Carol Ann
Assistant Professor of Villa Maria School of Nursing
B.S.N. The Pennsylvania State University
M.S.N. Gannon University
Ph.D. Oklahoma City University

Calvert, Katherine
Assistant Teaching Professor,
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
B.A. University of Tampa
DPT Nova Southeastern University
DHSc. Bay Path University

Carsone, Blair
Assistant Professor, Doctoral Capstone Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
B.S. Youngstown State University
MOT Nova Southeastern University
Ph.D. Concordia University

Castelli, Jennifer
Associate Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator,
Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
B.S. University of North Dakota
OTD Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Decker, Bonnie
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
B.S. Western Michigan University
M.H.Sc. University of Florida
M.S. University of Mississippi
Ed.D. University of Central Florida

Dishman, Karen
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
B.S. University of Southern Indiana
M.S. Eastern Kentucky University
OTD Eastern Kentucky University

Jennifer Evans
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program
B.S. Elmhurst College
M.S. Barry University

Goodman, Melissa
Associate Teaching Professor,
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
B.S. Auburn University
M.S. Medical University of South Carolina
DPT Temple University

Hawkins, Melissa
Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator,
Physician Assistant Program
B.S. Wagner College
M.PAS. Wagner College

Hemshrodt, Patricia
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N. University of Pittsburgh
M.S.N. Duquesne University
Ph.D. Gannon University

Hughes, Emily Shannon
Associate Professor
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
BS. Mississippi University for Women
MPT. University of Tennessee Health Science Center
DPT. University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
EdD. University of Memphis

Kalivoda, Celene
Assistant Teaching Professor of Management, Program Director of Masters of Business Administration in Business Analytics
B.S. Penn State Behrend
M.B.A. Gannon University
D.B.A. Liberty University

Keeler, Chelsea
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program
B.S. Frostburg State University
M.S. Shenandoah University

Kelley, Angela
Assistant Professor, Director of Didactic Education,
Physician Assistant Program
B.S. University of Tennessee Knoxville
MSM Trevecca Nazarene University

King, Katelin
Assistant Teaching Professor,
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
B.S. American International College
DPT American International College

Lenhardt, Rita
Assistant Professor, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program
B.A. University of Toronto at Mississauga
Communicative Disorders Assistant Diploma, Durham College
M.S. in Education, Comm. Sc. Disorders, The College of Saint Rose
CCC American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
D.H.S. Nova Southeastern University

Lunsford, Dianna
Professor, Program Director
Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
B.S. Eastern Michigan University
M.Ed. Grand Valley State University
OTD Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Matias, Felix A.
Assistant Teaching Professor and Clinical Coordinator,
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program
B.S. University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
M.S. University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Graduate Certificate in Evaluation, University of South Florida

McCann, Nikki
Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator,
Physician Assistant Program
B.S. East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
M.C.M.S. Barry University, Miami, FL

Mecca, Amber
Instructor of Villa Maria School of Nursing
B.S.N. and B.A. Waynesburg University
M.S.N./CRNP Gannon University
DNP Gannon University

Myslakowski, Abigail
Assistant Teaching Professor,
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
B.S. University of Toledo
DPT University of Toledo

Pyfrom, Mary
Assistant Teaching Professor
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program
B.A. Mississippi University for Women
M.S. Louisiana State University
A.B.D. University of South Florida

Quinn, Lisa
Associate Professor and Associate Director
of Villa Maria School of Nursing,
Advisor of the Family Nurse Practitioner Program
B.S.N. Villa Maria College
M.S.N. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D. Kent State University

Roth-Kauffman, Michele
Professor and Director, Physician Assistant Program
B.S. Saint Francis College
MPAS University of Nebraska Medical Center
J.D. Duquesne University

Scheble, Deborah
Assistant Teaching Professor, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program
B.S. Palm Beach Atlantic University
M.S. University of South Florida
Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard University
SLPD Northwestern University

Searing, Lisabeth
Assistant Professor of Villa Maria School of Nursing
B.S.N. Case Western
M.S. University of Illinois at Chicago
Ph.D. University of Illinois at Chicago

Snyder, Brenda
Assistant Teaching Professor
Villa Maria School of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N. York College of Pennsylvania
D.N.P. Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University

Spinks, Steven
Assistant Teaching Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
B.S. Western Kentucky University
D.P.T. University of Tennessee

Stachel, Richard D.
Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management
Director of Masters in Healthcare Administration and Online Master of Business Administration
B.A. Duquesne University
M.B.A. Point Park University
D.Sc. Robert Morris University

Venglar, Mollie
Associate Professor and Program Director,
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
B.S. University of Indianapolis
M.S.P.T. University of Indianapolis
D.Sc. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Adjunct Faculty

Arant, Rosemary
Lecturer in Business Administration
B.S. Ohio State University
M.B.A. Indiana Wesleyan University

Bagley, Curtis
Lecturer in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
B.S. Xavier University
DPT Shenandoah University

Biondolillo, Frank C.
Medical Director, Ruskin PA Program
B.A., Biological Sciences, Canisius College
MBA, Business Administration, Health Care Management, University of Phoenix
D.O, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Brieger III, Earl W.
Lecturer in Business Administration
B.A. Hiram College
M.Ed. Gannon University
Ph.D. Gannon University

Caputo, James
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Physician Assistant and Athletic Training
B.S. The Pennsylvania State University
B.S. University of Pittsburgh
Pharm D. University of Pittsburgh

Candalla, Carlo
B.S. Centro Escolar University
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
M.B.A. Florida Institute of Technology

Canizares, Giuliana
Lecturer, Doctor of Physical Therapy
BS University of Florida
DPT Boston University

Carlson, Jestin
B.S. Penn State University
M.H.A. Gannon University
M.D. SUNY Buffalo

Coshal, Cathy J.
Adjunct Professor, Ruskin PA Program
B.S., Zoology and Chemistry, Connecticut College
M.D., University of Connecticut Health Center

Courts, Bari
Lecturer in Healthcare Administration
B.A. Kenyon College
M.S. University of the Cumberlands
M.A. University of Arizona
MBA University of Cincinnati
Ph.D. Capella University

Dohar, John
Lecturer in Healthcare Administration
B.S. Youngstown State University
M.A. Youngstown State University

Friedl, Nicole
Instructor in Nursing
B.S.N. Penn State Behrend
D.N.P. University of Pittsburgh

Gerow, Laura
Lecturer in Business Administration
B.A. Mercyhurst University
M.S. Mercyhurst University
Ph.D. Gannon University

Heaney, Jill
Lecturer in Business Administration
B.S., M.S. Duquesne University
DBA Argosy University

Heidecker, Sharon
Lecturer in Nursing
B.S.N. Villa Maria College
M.S.N. Gannon University

Jane, Courtney
Lecturer in Business Administration
B.A. University of California
M.Ed. Western Governors University
MBA Dartmouth College
DBA Argosy University

Kinter, Meghan
Lecturer in Business Administration
B.A. Westminster College
M.S. Mercyhurst University
Ph.D. Gannon University

McIntyre, Brian
Lecturer in Business Administration
B.S. Point Park University
M.S. Gannon University
Ph.D. Gannon University

Robertson, Michelle
B.A. Rice University
M.B.A. Gannon University

Roeback, Jason
Lecturer in Healthcare Administration
B.H.S. University of Kentucky
M.H.A. Penn State University

Samhoury, Sumer
Lecturer, Doctor of Physical Therapy
BA. Hunter College
MPT. Hunter College\
DPT Stony Brook University

Schwab, Danielle
Lecturer, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
B.S. University of Florida
DPT University of Florida

Shah, Robin
Lecturer in Business Administration
BS, Arizona State University
MBA, DeVry University
Ph.D., Northcentral University

Siegle, Suzanne
Lecturer in Business Administration
B.S., University of Michigan
MBA, Western Governor’s University
J.D., Ava Maria School of Law
Ed.D., Regent University

Sullivan, Todd
Lecturer, Doctor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of Florida

Tripp, Stacy
Lecturer, Doctor of Physical Therapy
BS University of Florida
DPT University of Florida

VanderPal, Geoffrey
Lecturer in Healthcare Administration
B.S., Columbia College
MBA, Webster University
DBA, Nova Southeastern

Wade, Keith
Lecturer in Business Administration
BS, Oakland University
MBA, University of Detroit Mercy
DBA, Argosy University

Wood, Adam L.
Adjunct Professor, Ruskin PA Program
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Florida College of Pharmacy