Dr. David Ahn  Professor of Computer Science Phone: 4494  Amanda Aikens  Asst. Director of Athletics/Compliance Officer Phone: 4772  Wanda Alers  Associate Director of Admissions - NYC Phone: 6104  DeVonne Allen  Lecturer in Social Work Phone: 4536  John Allen Assistant Athletic Trainer Phone: 4784  Maria Arroyo  ATS/AGSC Financial Counselor Phone: 6114  Dr. Fernando Arzola, Jr.  Associate Dean of College of Arts & Sciences Phone: 6150  Dr. Agnia Assur  Professor of Psychology Phone: 4535  Tiffany Austin  Director of Career Counseling Phone: 4581  Dr. Barbara Austin-Lucas  Professor of Religious Education Phone: 6176  Dr. Carol Awasu  Professor of Social Work Phone: 4555  Dr. Charles Awasu  Professor of Sociology/Criminal Justice Phone: 4557  Shaneel Bacchas  Admissions Associate Phone: 6107  Madelyn Badillo Admissions Counselor Phone: 5703  Dr. Vilma Balmaceda  Associate Prof. of Political Science/Dir. Center Christian Scholarship Phone: 4582  Dr. Charles Beach  Professor of English Phone: 4522  Dr. Gerard Becker  Associate Prof. of Management/Director of MBA Program Phone: 6178  Gregory Beeman  Director of Institutional Research Phone: 4417  Dr. Ronald Belsterling  Professor of Youth Ministry Phone: 4519  Ron Belsterling ( Ron.Belsterling@nyack.edu) was born and raised in the Pittsburgh (home of the Steelers and Penguins) area of Pennsylvania. He met his wife Julie at Grove City College where they both attended in the early eighties. They have been married for almost 25 years and have 3, by the grace of God, saved & wonderful, children: Sam attends Grove City College and majors in Business Communications/PR, Joe is finishing High School and plays lacrosse and basketball, Emily attends High School and participates in tennis and Odyssey of the Mind. Ron is in his 2nd decade of teaching at Nyack.
He accepted Christ at a Billy Graham event as a child. The seed didn't produce fruit until years later. Near the end of highschool, Ron began reading the Bible. During college, commitment to God became whole hearted devotion (as opposed to select bits & pieces). God has been abundantly merciful and gracious to him.
Ron has attended: Grove City College (B.A.-Double Major: Religion & Psychology); Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (36 credit hours); Villanova University (M.S. in Counseling); Syracuse University (A.B.D. Child & Family Studies); and, Biola University (Ph.D. in Education). His academic study focuses on adolescents and attachment relationships.
Ministry and work with teenagers and children continues to occur through regular speaking, preaching and writing opportunities, and Ron's involvement in Young Life (Tri-State YL Committee Chair, approved driver, etc.); his Church (VBS, Upwards Basketball, & 5th Quarter [post-HS football game youth gatherings]); and providing consulting to the Cross and Crown Foundation (global effort to bring water, etc..to those in depressed areas). Dr. Stephen Bennett  Professor of Bible Phone: 4517  Michele Blanck  Director of Conferences & Auxiliary Services Phone: 4501  Robert Bohn  Assistant Professor of Business Phone: 6158  Dr. Gordon Boronow Assistant Professor of Business Phone: 4498  Susan Bucci  Lecturer in Education Phone: 4551  Dr. Christine Buel  Associate Professor of Education Phone: 4541  Kevin Buel  Director of Information Technology Phone: 4597  Heather Butcher  Residence Director of Christie Hall Phone: 4610  Josue Calderon Admissions Counselor Phone: 4479  Marietta Calingo  Director of Accounts Payable Phone: 4615  Michael Campos  Assistant Graduate Registrar - NYC Phone: 6117  Melanie Caraballo-Soto Administrative Assistant for AGSC - NYC Phone: 6164  Dr. Luis Carlo  Associate Dean for ATS/NYC Phone: 6171  Dr. Frank Chan  Professor of Bible Phone: 5748  Frank Chan began teaching at Nyack in 1999 and became Department Head in 2005. He has a B.A. from Wheaton College, an M.A. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a Ph.D. from Westminster Theological Seminary. He is an active member of the Evangelical Theological Society and serves on the steering committee for the Northeast Regional chapter. He is working on a book on apostleship in the NT period. Dr. Chan teaches New Testament Literature, Hermeneutics, Theology Seminar and other electives. He enjoys spending time with his wife and his four young children. He is a licensed worker with the Christian and Missionary Alliance and the head elder at Risen King Alliance Church in New City, NY.
Mei Chau  Administrative Assistant to Chinese Studies Phone: 5724  Dr. James Chin  Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling Phone: 6161  Christy Choi Technical Services Librarian - Bailey Library Phone: 4437  Dr. David Chun  Assistant Professor of Psychology Phone: 4556  Alfredo Cid  Lecturer in Philosophy Phone: 6157  Melverne Coates  Auxiliary Services Assoc. - NCMC Phone: 6184  Nadra Cohens Elona Collins  Director of Learning Assistance Services Phone: 4440  Matthew Cornacchione BB Coach & Sports Info Dir Phone: 4787  Jeffrey Cory  Vice President for Advancement Phone: 4425  Evangeline Couchey  Undergraduate Registrar Phone: 4733  Malika Cox Coordinator of Student Activities Phone: 7712  Julianne Cox  Assistant Professor of New Testament Phone: 5719  Jason Crafton  Head Men's Basketball Coach Phone: 4786  Beverley Crawford-Locke  Lecturer in English/Director of Writing Center Phone: 4441  Dr. William Crockett  Professor of New Testament Phone: 5720  Dr. Elio Cuccaro  Professor of Bible Phone: 4514  Elio Cuccaro is an ordained minister of the C&MA, has been teaching at Nyack since 1977. He has a B.S. from Cornell University, an M.Div. and S.T.M from The Biblical School of Theology, and an M.Phil. and Ph.D. from Drew University. He served the Alliance as a bi-vocational pastor for a decade and as Editor of the Alliance Academic Review for seven years. Since 1990, he has taught and modeled preaching at the Salvation Army School for Officer Training in Suffern, NY. Elio teaches Bible Doctrines, Christian Worldview. Romans, Latin, Science and the Bible, many of our systematic theology electives, the Department Honors Courses and the four-course sequence in the history of theology. Avocationally, he enjoys gardening and landscaping. He is an Elder of Living Christ Church in Nyack, NY and is married with two grown children and one grandson. Bonita D'Amil  Administrative Asst. to the Provost & VP for Academic Affairs Phone: 4422  Elizabeth Dahlberg-Lee  Administrative Assistant for ATS School of Counseling Phone: 5731  Dr. Janet Dale  Professor of Spiritual Formation & Discipleship Phone: 5728  Dr. James Danaher  Professor of Philosophy Phone: 4535  Dr. Elias Dantas  Director of International Relations Phone: 5744  Karen Davie  Director of Human Resources Phone: 4608  Keith Davie  Athletic Director/Men's Soccer Coach Phone: 4770  Dr. Amy Davis  Assistant Professor of Bible Phone: 4515  Dr. Amy F. Davis has been teaching since 1995. She began her this career in Paraguay, using her education degree from Grove City College. Since 2002 she has been teaching at Nyack College, after completing her M.Div. from Alliance Theological Seminary. In 2010 she earned her Ph.D. in Liturgical Studies from Drew University with a dissertation entitled, "Rites of Passage for Evangelical Women." In Nyack's undergraduate program, Old Testament Literature, New Testament Literature and Christian Thought are the core courses that she teaches. The electives she instructs have included Greek, Systematic Theology I, Genesis, Jeremiah & Ezekiel, Acts, Corinthians Letters, Historical Theology, Worship: Ancient and Future, Classic Christian Spirituality, Male and Female in Biblical Perspective, and Saints and Remembrance. Worship Arts and Discipline is her first seminary course, and she will co-teach it with Kelvin Walker. Amy co-leads Global-Service Learning trips, with destinations that have included Israel, Turkey, Egypt, and Syria. She prioritizes experiential learning, and whether in the United States or abroad, she brings passion and intellect to her teaching, writing, academic presentations, preaching, and ministry. In her free time, she enjoys competitive sports, photography, climbing mountains, travel, learning languages, and the creative arts. She attends Risen King Alliance Church in New City, NY. Cari Davis Admistrative Assistant-Division of Student Success Phone: 4444  Dr. Louis DeCaro  Assistant Professor of Church History Phone: 6174  Ryan Denerley  Public Services Supervisor Phone: 5765  Dr. Thomas Donworth  Associate Professor of Bible Phone: 6147  Tom has been teaching at Nyack since 1989. He has a B.A. from the University of Texas, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a D.Min. from Gordon-Conwell Seminary. Upon graduation from college, he worked with Campus Crusade for Christ for four years. In addition to being an Associate Professor of Bible, he is also the part-time pastor of Dunwoodie Baptist Church in Yonkers, New York. Scot Dressler International Workers in Residence Phone: 5759  Dr. Jeffrey Dueck  Associate Professor of Philosophy Phone: 4550  Joshua Dyke  Media Resources Coordinator Phone: 4503  Dr. David Emanuel  Assistant Professor of Bible Phone: 6126  Dr. Elaine Eng  Associate Professor of Mental Health Phone: 6162  Henok Ephraim  Systems Engineer Phone: 4485  Cheryl Felmlee  Library Director - ATS Phone: 5764  Joel Fevig  Admissions Counselor Phone: 4409  Amy Flavin  Lecturer in Psychology Phone: 6168  Roberto Florian  Post Office Assistant Phone: 4504  Penny Foland  Athletic Trainer Phone: 4780  Isaac Foster  Director of Student Financial Services - NCMC Phone: 6125  Dr. Lars Frandsen  Associate Professor of Music Phone: 6190  Carol Ann Freeman Executive Assistant to President's Office Phone: 4794  Alejandro Galindo Delta Gallo  Office Manager/School of Nursing Phone: 4681  Adrianne Garcia  Assistant Undergrad Registrar - NC Phone: 4736  Heather Garcia  Administrative Assistant for Spiritual Formation Phone: 4455  Jeffrey Garcia  Lecturer in Bible Phone: 7748  Dr. Jonathan Gates  Professor of English Phone: 4523  Cathleen George  Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the Seminary Phone: 5716  Dr. Michael Gillern  Assistant Professor of Pastoral Counseling Phone: 5737  Dr. Antoinette Gines-Rivera Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling Phone: 6163  Dr. Sharron Greaves  Associate Professor of Communications Phone: 4492  Charles Hammond  Associate Dean of Students - NYC Phone: 6131  Elizabeth Hanson  Associate Registrar Phone: 4461  Dr. Dion Harrigan  Professor of Education Phone: 4545  Deborah Harris  Assistant Director/Student Life - NYC Phone: 6132  Dr. Susanne Hartl  Assistant Professor of Business Phone: 4490  Kevin Henderson Administrative Assistant, NYC School of Education Phone: 6128  Dr. Andrea Hennessy  Vice President for Enrollment Phone: 4414  Melissa Hickey  Manager of Advancement Operations Phone: 4424  Denise Hirschlein  Assistant Professor of Psychology Phone: 6166  Joan Ho Financial Aid Counselor Phone: 6122  Julie Hodsdon Admissions Database Manager Phone: 4411  Elaine Holodynsky Senior Accountant Phone: 4607  Julia Hood-Baldomir Lecturer in Organizational Management Phone: 4471  Dr. Kim Huster  Asst. Prof of ESL Phone: 6137  Dr. Michael Huster  Professor of Physics Phone: 6197  Dr. Inseon Hwang  Assistant Professor of Nursing Phone: 4680  Gina Jacobs-Strain  Lecturer in Dev. Education & Dir. of Testing & Tutoring Phone: 4451  Joel Jameson  Assistant Professor of Music Phone: 4693  Joel Jameson, Bass, has enjoyed a prolific performing career. As a leading Bass he has performed a wide range of Verdi roles including: Ramfis and the King in Aida; Sparafucile in Rigoletto; Padre Guardiano in La Forza del destino; the Friar in Don Carlo; Wurm in Luisa Miller; Dr. Grenvil and Marquis in La Traviata. In other Bass roles he has performed Sarastro in Die Zauberflote; Figaro in Le Nozze di Figaro; Leporello, Il Commendatore, Masetto in Don Giovanni; Colline in La Boheme; and Ralph in La Jolie de Perth. Noted debuts include the prestigious Caramoor Opera Festival in Katonah, New York singing the role of Gazella with Will Crutchfield conducting Lucrezia Borgia; Houston Grand Opera singing the Fifth Jew in Salome conducted by Maestro ChristophEschenbach with the Houston Symophony; and Minnesota Opera singing the role of the King in Aida conducted by Richard Buckley. Other performances include Pittsburgh Opera, Sarasota Opera, Opera North Carolina, Cleveland Opera, Opera Festival of New York, Long Island Opera, West Side Opera and Opera Illinois.Â
He has studied voice and operatic coaching with Ms. DodiProtero, Dr. Tom Cleveland, Metropolitan Opera Bass Jerome Hines and his wife Lucia Evangelista Hines. Mr. Jameson participated in worked directly with Jerome Hines in his Young Artist Development Program Opera Music Theater International, (OMTI) of Newark, New Jersey where he was introduced to Mr. Hines opera, I AM THE WAY. Mr. Jameson had the privilege of performing the role of Jesus in the Resurrection of Lazarus scene and holds the distinction of the only Bass who has performed Jesus in this scene since the death of Mr. Hines. Mr. JamesonÂ’s most recent performances include his Carnegie Hall debut with the New England Symphonic Ensemble as Bass soloist in MozartÂ’s Coronation Mass. Other concert performances include MozartÂ’s Requiem, VerdiÂ’s Requiem, and HandelÂ’s Messiah.Â
Mr. Jameson, a specialist in Germen Lieder, studied with Ms. Margo Garrett at the Juilliard School of Music. His studies culminated in in a recital tour of Franz Schubert’s Winterreise. The tour ended with his debut at Paul Recital Hall, Juilliard School of Music.
As a conductor, he has held church positions as Director of Choirs where he has conducted HandelÂ’s Messiah, MendelssohnÂ’s Hear My Prayer and MozartÂ’s Requiem as well as countless individual works.  As conductor of the Nyack College Chorale he has programmed several performances with Mid America Productions at Carnegie Hall, taken many domestic tours and one international tour to England. As conductor of the Nyack College Opera Workshop he has conducted the operas Carmen, La Boheme, La Traviata, Il trittico, and Die Zauberflote.Â
Mr. Jameson received his Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Illinois Wesleyan University, Masters degree in vocal performance from the University of Southern California, and an Artist’s diploma in Professional Operatic Studies at Duquesne University. He continues to perform, teach and coach in the New York area and currently holds the position of Assistant Professor of Music in Voice and Choral studies at Nyack College, Nyack, New York. Dr. Sherry Jarrett  Assistant Professor of Education Phone: 4544  Cindy Jennings  Director of Centeralized Admissions Phone: 4410  David Jennings Executive Vice President & Treasurer Phone: 4616  Margaret Jennings Communications Coordinator Phone: 4587  Jill Johnson  Administrative Assistant to Office of Provost Phone: 4418  Yutta Johnson  TAP & VA Assessor Phone: 4730  Patricia Jordan International Workers in Residence Phone: 4458  Barry Jordan  International Workers in Residence Phone: 4458  David Julien Financial Aid Counselor/Women's Basketball Coach Phone: 4781  Rose Julien  Cash Management Asst. Phone: 4612  Dr. Leonard Kageler  Associate Dean for Faculty Development Phone: 4518  Len Kageler, Ph.D. (Leonard.Kageler@nyack.edu) is Professor of Youth Ministry. Before coming to Nyack full time in 1993 he spent 20 years as a full time youth pastor. He continues to minister to youth as a junior high volunteer at Living Christ Church here in Nyack.
Len received his BA from the University of Washington, his M.Div. from the North American Baptist Seminary, and a Ph.D. (Sociology) from Fordham University in New York City. He speaks and presents seminars around North America and the world. He has written many books, including: two for youth, three for parents of teenagers, and four for youth workers. You can get more info on The Youth Ministry Survival Guide (Zondervan/Youth Specialties) or This Way to Youth Ministry, The Companion (Zondervan/Youth Specialties) from Amazon.com. His latest book, The Volunteers Field Guide to Youth Ministry was released by Group Publishers in February 2011.
In 2012-2013 Len will present academic papers and conferences in Dallas Texas and Cambridge University in the UK. His newest book, Youth Ministry in a Pluralistic Culture, will be published by InterVarsity Press in 2013.
Len is married to Janet and has three daughters. He is a serious runner and loves to backpack and ski. Dr. Marie Kenote  Professor of Music Phone: 4690  Flute, Music Theory, Ear Training, Music History, Woodwind Methods, Counterpoint, Music and Worship
D.M.A., Rutgers University
M.M., The Juilliard School
B.M., New England Conservatory
Flute studies with Julius Baker, James Pappoutsakis, Hans-Peter Schmitz. Fulbright Scholar in Berlin, Germany. Substitute flutist with New York Philharmonic and New Jersey Symphony. Performances, recordings, radio and television broadcasts with New York Philharmonic conducted by Kurt Masur, Leonard Bernstein, Riccardo Muti, Eric Leinsdorf, Leonard Slatkin and Zubin Mehta. Has performed with the Mostly Mozart Orchestra and concertized widely in France, Germany, Norway, Holland, Poland and the United States. Performances on French and Italian National TV. Founding member of The Kenote Trio. Presented in three recitals at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, by MidAmerica Productions: 1999, 2001, and 2005. Other performances include: the New York Philharmonic Chamber Music Series in Merkin Hall, 1999; for No Longer Alone Ministries, Lancaster, PA, at the Blue Mountain Festival and as flutist with The Chorus of Westerly recital series in Westerly, RI, July 2006. Lecture/performances at the annual Fulbright Conference in Baltimore, 2005, as a member of the Arts Task Force; presenter at the Biennial Meeting of the American Bach Society, in Leipzig, in 2006; participant at the Institute for Music History Pedagogy (College Music Society) in Indianapolis, 2006; at the National Flute Association Convention in Nashville, 2004; at Nyack College as part of the Library Current Issues Series, 2004; as presenter on the Faculty Scholarly Dialog Series, 2005, Nyack College; and lecture/performances on Scandinavian music at various venues including: for the Crown Prince of Norway at the Norseman’s Federation National Conference, and at ScanFest Nordic Heritage Festival in NJ, and on the Bernardsville Library Concert Series. Recent publications include: “Leipzig Set: The Flute Music of Leipzig Composers” (Publication in Fluit, journal of the Netherlands Flute Society) Jan. 2005; publication of Wind Quintet by Sigfrid Karg-Elert; and program notes for the New York Philharmonic (Merkin Hall/chamber music series, 1998-2003). CDs include: Concert Spirituel recorded live in France (Excelsis XL6, 2000); Music of Alec Wilder with the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra (Kleos label, 2001); and The Miracle by William Bolcom, recorded with Raritan Winds and the Rutgers University Glee Club (Ethereal Recordings ER-135, 2002). Soon to be released: Sacred Service by Miriam Gideon, for chamber ensemble and choir (Naxos label). Campus Fulbright Program Advisor for Nyack College. Dr. Dongsu Kim  Professor of Bible Phone: 6149  Jennifer Kimble  Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Phone: 6194  Nichole Knott-Craig  Associate Director of Admissions AGSC NYC Phone: 6113  Melinda Kong  On Line Coordinator Dr. Glenn Koponen  Dean of School of Music Phone: 4691  Trumpet, Orchestration, Orchestral Conducting, Wind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, 20th Century Music, Brass Methods
Ed.D., Columbia University
B.S., M.S., The Juilliard School
B.M., Eastman School of Music
Member of Board of Directors of Sibelius Society, Ltd. Research for doctoral dissertation on the Post-Sibelian Symphony in Finland conducted as a Finnish government scholar. Lecturer on the subject of contemporary Finnish music since the mid-seventies. Dr. Koponen’s choral arrangements are published by Boosey and Hawkes, and “Zion’s Walls” has sold more than 475,000 copies, having been recorded by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Utah Symphony. Member of the International Trumpet Guild, the American Choral Director’s Association, the Christian Instrumental Directors Association, the Sibelius Society, and the Finlandia Foundation. Official college representative to the National Association of Schools of Music since 1984. Kevin Kriesel DMin Program Coodinator Phone: 5707  Maureen Kroning  Associate Professor of Nursing Phone: 4684  Dr. Deanna Kwan  Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling Phone: 5738  Catherine Langholff  Instruction and Technology Librarian Phone: 7707  Erica Lara  Coordinator/Student Leadership - RD for Simpson Hall Phone: 4573  Evena Lavalasse  Admissions Associate - ATS Phone: 5704  Jenny Lee  Auxiliary Services Asst. & Housing Coordinator Phone: 4502  Joseph Lee  Assistant Graduate Registrar - ATS Phone: 5769  Dr. Jung Hang Lee  Assistant Professor of Mathematics Phone: 4548  Jennifer Lee Office Manager - Office of Admissions - NYC Phone: 6109  Dr. Douglas LePelley Assoc Prof Organizational Mgmt Phone: 6130  Dr. Jang Ki Lim Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries Phone: 5762  Sung Lim  Assistant Data Manager Phone: 4486  Dr. Yili Liu  Professor of Physical Science Phone: 6154  James Long, Jr.  Lecturer in Social Work Phone: 6120  Dr. Jo Ann Looney  Dean of School of Education Phone: 4542  Darlene Loper  Lecturer in Communications Phone: 4493  Jacqueline Lopez  Coordinator of Student Health Services Phone: 4576  Dr. Mayra Lopez-Humphreys  Assistant Professor of Social Work Phone: 6169  Kristen Luba  Director of Assessment - School of Education Phone: 4539  Dr. Marcia Lucas  Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling Phone: 6160  Dr. Tammy Lum  Professor of Music Phone: 4692  Piano, Theory, Ear Training, Form & Analysis, Chamber Music, Piano Studies: Pedagogy, Accompanying, Literature. Hudson River Pianofest, Program Director
D.M.A. Manhattan School of Music
B.M., M.M. Eastman School of Music
Professional Studies Program at The Juilliard School
TAMMY LUM, pianist Praised by the New York Concert Review for her “Bravura performance...brilliantly light finger work...confident and dramatic, bringing the audience to its feet," Tammy Lum is an international performer, multiple competition prizewinner and music educator. As the winner of the 1990 Leschetizky Foundation Competition, she performed her U.S. solo debut at Carnegie Recital Hall in the same year; she was also the winner of the 1990 Competition of the Five Town Music and Arts Foundation, the 1988 Manhattan School of Music Concerto Competition, the 1988 Mieczyslaw Munz Foundation Scholarship Competition, and the 1987 William Boyd Competition. She was also a prizewinner of the 1995 New Orleans International Piano Competition, 1986 Liederkranz Foundation Competition, and the 1985 Young Keyboard Artists Association Competition. Her solo piano CD recording, “My Treasure Box” was released by Hugo Productions, Inc. in 1999. Her new solo and Amasi Trio CD will soon be released. Recent performances, workshops and collaborations include appearances in recitals and master class tours in America, China and Hong Kong; commissioning of Thomas Oboe Lee’s Piano Quintet and its world premiere with the award winning Formosa Quartet (2008); presentation of “The Twilight Stood” a “one-act opera” of Emily Dickinson song cycle by Leon Kirchner with soprano, Beverly Hoch at the College Music Society’s 50th Anniversary National Conference in Salt Lake City (2007) Utah; chamber music collaboration with the Amasi Trio, which recorded William Vollinger’s “Trio Parables” and “Violinist in the Mall,” winning the 2005 Friends and Enemies of New York; and violist, Lawrence Dutton, bassist, John Patitucci, and violinist, Joseph Lin. Ms. Lum also produced and performed multimedia piano programs for the Hong Kong International Arts Carnival Festival. Concerto performances were with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta and Philharmonic Orchestras, Augusta, Georgia Symphony Orchestra, Sarah Lawrence Symphony Orchestra. Recitals were in Alice Tully Hall and Annual Beethoven Festival in New York, Dame Myra Hess Concert Series in Chicago, La Salle Cortot in Paris, City Hall Theatres in Hong Kong. She received her BM and MM from the Eastman School of Music, participated in the Professional Studies Program at The Juilliard School, and received her Doctor of Musical Arts at the Manhattan School of Music. A passionate believer of connecting communities through music and art, she is the founder of the Hudson River Pianofest, a co-founder of the American Liszt Society Mid-Hudson Chapter, a member of the Rockland County Music Teachers Guild the Soirée Society of the Arts in Rockland, NY. She is a tenured professor at Nyack College. Dr. Elaine Lux  Professor of English Phone: 6151  Cortney Maggs Financial Aid Counselor Phone: 4739  Dinesh Mahtani  Director of Undergrad Admissions - NC Phone: 4402  Richard Mako  Assistant Director - Wilson Library Phone: 7710  Joan Mallory  Assistant Professor of Music Education Phone: 4689  Music in the Elementary and Secondary Schools, Freshman Music Seminar, Functional Piano, Basic Music Skills, Student Teaching
M.S.W. Fordham University
M.S. Lehman College
B.M.E. West Virginia Wesleyan College
Recipient of “Model Classroom Teacher Award” by Music Educator’s National Conference and “Jenkins Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education.” General music specialist and hostess of “The Classical Music Show” on WCWP-FM from 1997 to 2000. Presented workshops at Concordia College, Hunter College, Mt. Vernon Hospital, and King’s Highway United Methodist Church. Chairperson of the Westchester Task Force on Issues of Loss and Grief in Children. Maintains a private social work practice in White Plains, N.Y. Formerly. General and choral music educator and music department chairperson in the Mt. Vernon (NY) Public Schools. Former leader of Asbury United Methodist Church, Tuckahoe, NY, from 1991 to 1997. Currently a member of the administrative board, chairperson of Missions, and certified Lay Speaker.
Professional presentation in the area of music education including the following: NYSSMAÂ (New York State Schools of Music Association) 2008, NMSA (National Middle Schools Association) 2009, NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children) 2009, ACEI (Association for Childhood Education International) 2010, Niagara University (Music Education Seminars for Social Learning Through Music) 2010, Wesley College (Music Education Seminar) 2011 Paul Manansala Technology Coordinator Phone: 7122  Joshua Mannix Admissions Associate Phone: 5708  Dr. Stephen Maret  Professor of Psychology Phone: 6167  Amisadai Martinez  Administrative Assistant - Assoc. Dean of Students Phone: 4790  Randy Martinez  Admissions Counselor Phone: 4404  Grace Mathew  Nursing Lab Coordinator Phone: 4682  Deborah McDonald Senior Financial Aid Officer Phone: 4743  Chantell McDonnell Graduate Admissions Associate Phone: 4628  Bradley McDuffie  Lecturer in English Phone: 4520  Luanne McGann  Admissions Associate Phone: 5702  Agnes McGarrigle  Assistant Undergrad Registrar - NYC Phone: 6116  Percelene McLain  Adm. Coordinator/Student Advisor - Social Work Dept. Phone: 6165  Dr. Russell Mcleod Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministries Phone: 6156  Susana Mena  Faculty Resources Coordinator Phone: 4460  Dr. Andrew Mercurio  Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling Phone: 5739  Jennifer Merrill Academic Resource Coordinator - ADCP/DC Aimee Miller  Assistant Projects Coordinator Phone: 4738  Earl Miller  Executive Director of Community Relations Phone: 4791  Lesly Milord  Associate Director of Admissions NYC ATS Phone: 6103  Dr. In Hak Moon  Professor of Mathematics Phone: 4532  Matthew Moroney  Financial Aid Counselor Phone: 4740  Linda Mowery Administrative Assistant for ATS/NYC Phone: 6177  James Muckell  Associate Professor of Accounting Phone: 4489  Dr. Elena Murphy  Assoc. Director of Advisement for Adult Programs Phone: 4470  Steve Nehlsen  Lecturer in Intercultural Studies Phone: 4529  Dr. James Nichols  Associate Professor of Education Phone: 4540  Drusila Nieves  Director of Student Wellness Services Phone: 4564  Rebecca Noss  Graduate Registrar Phone: 5767  Dr. Richard Notley  Distinguished Professor of Bible Phone: 6148  Dr. R. Steven Notley lives in New York with his wife, Sunya, and their children. They lived in Jerusalem for 16 years where Notley earned his Ph.D. in Comparative Religions at the Hebrew University (1993). He studied under the direction of the late professor David Flusser, writing his dissertation on "The Concept of the Holy Spirit in Jewish Literature of the Second Commonwealth and Pre-Pauline Christianity." With Flusser he collaborated on the historical biography Jesus (Jerusalem: Hebrew University Magnes Press, 1997, 1998, 2001). He completed his English translation of Eusebius' Onomasticon that was published together with Ze'ev Safrai's (Bar Ilan University) topographical commentary by Brill Academic Publishers. Also published was a collaborative work in Historical Geography with Dr. Anson F. Rainey (Tel Aviv University) called The Sacred Bridge. During his years in Israel Notley was extensively involved in directing travel and field study for students and laity in Israel, Greece and Turkey. He continues to direct study trips through Emmaus Educational Services. He served as the chairman of the department for New Testament studies at the Jerusalem University College from 1996 to 2001. He regularly presents papers at the annual conference of the Society of Biblical Literature and is presently working on three writing projects: A collection and translation of the earliest Rabbinical parables; an atlas of the New Testament; contributing to and editing a collection of articles by Jewish and Christian scholars addressing the language environment of First Century Judea. Currently he is a professor of Biblical Studies at the New York City campus of Nyack College. Sunya Notley  Director of Bailey Library Phone: 4436  Autumn Nova Administrative Assistant- School of Music - NYC Phone: 6188  Nancy Nunez  Admissions Associate Phone: 6134  Diana Nygard Adm. Asst. for School of Education Dr. Lyndell O'Hara  Professor of History Phone: 6145  Rasheedah Omar  Financial Aid Counselor Phone: 6121  Adelaide Pabon Academic Advisor for Adult Programs Phone: 6140  Dr. Peter Park  Assistant Professor of Biology Phone: 4552  Dr. Gwendolyn Parker-Ames  Associate Dean of Academic Services Phone: 4446  Marielle Pasquale Administrative Assistant to VP for Enrollment Phone: 4414  Dr. Josue Perez  Associate Professor of Theology Phone: 7708  Nathaniel Perez  HEOP Counselor Phone: 4444  Steven Phillips  Director of Student Financial Services & Project's Coord Phone: 4747  Barbara Pierce  Re-enrollment Specialist - NYC Phone: 6111  Traci Piescki Director of Admissions, Graduate & Adult Programs Phone: 4462  Dr. Kevin Pinkham  Assistant Professor of English Phone: 4526  Dr. Larry Poston  Professor of Religion Phone: 4554  Linda Poston  Dean of Library Services Phone: 4434  Jeffrey Quinn  Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries Phone: 4534  Stephen Rahamatulla  Admissions Associate Phone: 6110  Doreen Reed  Associate Director/Auxiliary Services - ATS Phone: 5758  Cynthia Reeder  Administrative Assistant to Executive VP & Treasurer Phone: 4616  Joan Reid  Financial Aid Counselor Phone: 4473  Scott Reitz Lecturer in Intercultural Studies Phone: 4528  Raquel Reynoso  Lecturer in History Phone: 6146  Dr. Orlando Rivera  Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries Phone: 4527  Dr. Cleotha Robertson  Assistant Professor of Old Testament Phone: 6175  Lissette Robinson  Assistant Registrar for Adult Programs Phone: 4585  Dr. Carol Robles  Professor of Mental Health Counseling Phone: 5735  Rosa Rodriguez Assistant Coordinator of the A.A. in General Education Phone: 6141  Dr. Brian Roland  Assistant Professor of Social Work Phone: 7745  Dr. James Romaine  Associate Professor of Art History Phone: 4683  Angela Roth  Financial Aid Counselor - ATS Phone: 5772  Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan Assistant Professor of Marriage & Family Therapy Phone: 5741  Nancy Salvesen  Assistant to the Graduate Registrar - ATS Phone: 5768  Sarah Samson  Coordinator for Student Activities Phone: 4788  Louis Sanchez  Residence Director of Moseley Hall Phone: 4571  Miguel Sanchez  Assistant Professor of Sociology/Criminal Justice Phone: 4558  Dr. Martin Sanders  Dir.Of DMin in Christian Leadership in the Global Context Phone: 5750  Ruth Santiago Director of Student Accounts Phone: 4742  Ricardo Santiago  Director of Database Operations Phone: 4484  Kimberly Scales Accountant Phone: 4617  Mike Scales  President Dr. Bennett Schepens  Assistant Provost. & Director of Institutional Assess. Phone: 4543  Dona Schepens  Assistant Treasurer Phone: 4618  Jennifer Scott Administrative Assistant for the School of Music Phone: 4688  Althea Session-Lovett  Corporate Loan Officer Phone: 4744  Raquel Shaffer Secretary to Athletic Dept./Volleyball Coach Phone: 4590  Jonathon Shaffstall  Admissions Counselor Phone: 4405  Dr. Glen Shellrude  Professor of New Testament Phone: 6173  Barbara Shiffer Human Resources Assistant Phone: 4619  Danielle Shin  Assistant Registrar - NYC Phone: 6119  Dr. Elizabeth Simon  Director of Nursing & Professor of Nursing Phone: 4679  Pamela Simpson Admissions Associate Phone: 5705  Dr. Donald Skinner  Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling Phone: 5740  Ruben Soto  Director of Admissions for SBL - NYC Phone: 6179  Joan Spence  Administrative Asst. to Dean/College of Arts & Sciences Phone: 6146  Corneilus Spitzer Controller Phone: 4614  Deborah Spivey Lecturer in Developmental Education Phone: 7737  Dr. Lisa Steiner  Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling Phone: 6112  Dr. Jesse Stevens  Associate Professor of Finance & Economics Phone: 6180  Giselle Swann Administrative Assistant to Dean for School of Business Phone: 4481  Dr. Elizabeth Swanson  Assistant Professor of Music Phone: 6189  Dr. Dana Talley  Professor of Music Phone: 6187  Dr. Sue Talley  Professor of Music Phone: 6186  Thalia Thompson Assistant to the OM Registrar Phone: 4469  Phlaine Toliao  Lecturer in Developmental Education Phone: 4445  Dr. David Turk  Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Phone: 4422  Cheryl Turman  Director of Support Services & Asst. Director of HEOP Phone: 4449  Dr. Frank Tuzi  Professor of Language & Linguistics Phone: 4549  Dr. Anita Underwood  Dean of School of Business & Leadership Phone: 4476  Carlos Velez  Lecturer in Pastoral Ministries Phone: 6155  Miriam Velez  Assistant Professor of Education Phone: 6127  Rosa Velez  Office Manager/Receptionist - Registrars Office - NYC Phone: 6118  Wanda Velez  Associate Dean of Students Phone: 4573  Erica Videc  Administrative Assistant to Director of Advancement Phone: 4426  Dr. Ronald Walborn  Dean of Alliance Theological Seminary Phone: 5716  Ron Walborn has been married to Wanda (the Director of Spiritual Formation at Nyack College) since 1984. They have four children: Kelly—17, Brice—15, Karis—13 and Karly—12. Ron has been the head of the Pastoral Ministries Department at Nyack College since June of 2000 and was named the Associate Dean of Bible and Christian Ministry in June 2005. Ron was elected to the Board of Directors for the Christian and Missionary Alliance in May 2005.
Ron is originally from Western Pennsylvania where his father was a Christian & Missionary Alliance pastor in several churches. He holds a B.A. in History from Nyack College and a M.Div. from Alliance Theological Seminary. Ron has pastored C&MA churches in Connecticut and California. He planted Risen King Community Church in Redding, CA in 1989. While living in Redding for 10 years, Ron completed his doctoral studies at Fuller Theological Seminary and taught part time at Simpson College.
Ron was the Christian Life Emphasis Week Speaker at Houghton College in 2002, the Deeper Life Series Speaker at Crown College in 2003 and the Global Impact and Genesis Weekend Speaker at Simpson College in 2004. He has been the evening evangelist and morning Bible Teacher at multiple camps and conferences. Ron loves to golf, fish and cheer for the Pittsburgh Steelers! Wanda Walborn  Director/Spiritual Formation Phone: 4457  After graduating from Nyack College in 1984, Wanda and her husband planted and pastored Risen King Community Church in Redding, California for 10 years. In 1999, God called them back to New York to train and equip a generation to comprehend the love of God and live passionately for the Lord Jesus Christ. Wanda continued her education at Alliance Theological Seminary by getting her Master’s Degree in Intercultural Studies. She is currently in her fifth year as the Director of Spiritual Formation at Nyack College where she lives with her husband, Ron and four teenage children, Kelly, Brice, Karis and Karly. She is also an adjunct professor in the pastoral ministry department teaching such classes as Introduction to Women in Ministry, Introduction to Spiritual Formation and Developing a Woman’s Gifts and Calling. Deborah Walker  Director of Publications & Media Relations Phone: 4430  Dr. Steven Ware  Professor of Historical Theology Phone: 6153  Christine Warrington  Lecturer in English Phone: 6152  Dr. Jacqueline Washington  Professor of Biology Phone: 4530  Millicent Waterman  Assistant Professor of Academic Development Phone: 6139  Joshua Way Webmaster Phone: 4416  Dr. David Weir  Professor of History Phone: 4524  Jill Wheeland  Associate Director of Admissions Phone: 4403  Dr. Marie White  Associate Professor of Education Phone: 6129  Dr. Robert Widbin  Professor of Old Testament Phone: 5721  Mick Williams  Reference Services & Serials Librarian - Bailey Library Phone: 4435  Dr. Jack Wiltshire  Professor of Psychology Phone: 4553  Mark Wiltshire  Info. Technologies Support Coordinator - NYC Phone: 6143  Dr. Andrzej Wlodarczyk Professor of Business Phone: 6181  Christina Wolfe Admissions Counselor Phone: 4408  Dr. Wenbo Yan  Assistant Professor of Biology Phone: 6182  Yee Yang Admissions Counselor Phone: 4406  Loida Yela  Financial Aid Counselor Phone: 6124  Jamila Yousif  Assistant Undergrad Registrar - NC Phone: 4727  Dr. Keyone Kale Yu  Assistant Professor of History Phone: 4521  Dr. Kwi-Ryung Yun  Professor of Social Work Phone: 6170  |
