Dr. David Ahn  Professor of Computer Science Phone: 4494  B.E. SUNY Stony Brook; M.S. Columbia University; Ph.D. CUNY DeVonne Allen  Lecturer in Social Work Phone: 4536  B.A. Hunter College; M.S.W. Fordham University; MS.Ed Mercy College Dr. Fernando Arzola, Jr.  Associate Dean of College of Arts & Sciences Phone: 6150  B.A. Fordham University; M.A. Maryknoll School of Theology; Ph.D. Fordham University Dr. Agnia Assur  Professor of Psychology Phone: 4535  B.A. The King's College; M.A., Ph.D. New School University Tiffany Austin Director of Career Counseling Phone: 4581  B.S. State University of New York; M.A. Teachers College/Columbia University Dr. Barbara Austin-Lucas  Professor of Religious Education Phone: 6176  B.A. Tufts University; M.A. Boston University; M.Div. Colgate Rochester Divinity School; M.A. Teacher's College, Columbia University; Ed.D. Union Theological Seminary & Teacher's College, Columbia University Dr. Carol Awasu  Professor of Social Work Phone: 4555  B.A. Keuka College; M.S.W., Ph.D. Syracuse University Dr. Charles Awasu  Professor of Sociology/Criminal Justice Phone: 4557  B.A. University of Cape Coast; M.S. New Hampshire College; Ph.D. Syracuse University Dr. Vilma Balmaceda  Associate Prof. of Political Science/Dir. Center Christian Scholarship Phone: 4582  B.A. Pontifical Catholic University; MA Dept. of Government & International Studies, Ph.D Notre Dame Dr. Charles Beach  Professor of English Phone: 4522  B.A. Houghton College; M.A., Ph.D. Baylor University Dr. Gerard Becker Associate Prof. of Management/Director of MBA Program Phone: 6178  B.A. Adelphi University; MBA Adelphi University; Ph.D. Capella University Gregory Beeman  Director of Institutional Research Phone: 4417  B.A. Messiah College; M.Div. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Dr. Ronald Belsterling  Professor of Youth Ministry Phone: 4519  B.A. Grove City College; M.S. Villanova University; Ph.D. Biola University 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  Associate. Professor of Bible Phone: 4517  Bachelor of Commerce Auckland University; M.Div., M.A. Nazarene Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Manchester University Dr. Gordon Boronow Assistant Professor of Business Phone: 4498  B.S. Lafayette College; M.A. & Ph.D. Stony Brook University Susan Bucci  Lecturer in Education Phone: 4551  B.A. William Patterson University; M.Ed. Regent University Christine Buel  Assistant Professor of Education Phone: 4541  B.S. Nyack College; M.S. C.W. Post Center, Long Island University; Ph.D. Northcentral University Dr. Luis Carlo  Associate Dean for ATS/NYC Phone: 6171  B.A. Southeastern University; M.A. Logos Bible College and Graduate School; M.Div. Alliance Theological Seminary; Ed.D.Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary; D.Min Bakke Grad. Univ. Dr. Frank Chan  Associate Dean for College of Bible & Christian Ministry Phone: 4513  B.A. Wheaton College; M.A. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D. Westminster Theological Seminary 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.
Dr. James Chin  Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling Phone: 6161  B.A. State University of New York at Stony Brook; M.A. City University of New York (Queens College); Ph.D. Hofstra University Christy Choi Technical Services Librarian - Bailey Library Phone: 4437  B.A. Nyack College; M.A. Alliance Theological Seminary Dr. David Chun  Assistant Professor of Psychology B.S. Rutgers University, M.A. University of California; Ph.D. University of California Alfredo Cid  Lecturer in Philosophy Phone: 6157  B.A. SUNY at Albany; M.P.S. Nyack College; M.A. Queens College Mary Cloutier Lecturer in Intercultural Studies Phone: 4529  B.S. University of Wisconsin; M.Div. Alliance Theological Seminary Elona Collins Director of Learning Assistance Services Phone: 4440  B.S. Morgan State University; M.S. Special Education, Columbia University Teacher's College Jeffrey Cory  Vice President for Advancement Phone: 4425  B.S. Nyack College; M.S. Nyack College Evangeline Couchey  Undergraduate Registrar Phone: 4733  B.S. Crown College; M.Div. Alliance Theological Seminary Julianne Cox  Assistant Professor of New Testament Phone: 5719  B.A. Toccoa Falls Collegee; M.Div. Alliance Theological Seminary; S.T.M. Yale Divinity School; ABD; Fordham University Beverley Crawford-Locke  Lecturer in English/Director of Writing Center Phone: 4441  B.A. Nyack College; M.A., Ed.D. (ABD) Teachers College, Columbia University Dr. William Crockett  Professor of New Testament Phone: 5720  B.A. University of Winnipeg; M.Div. Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Glasgow Dr. Elio Cuccaro  Professor of Bible Phone: 4514  B.S. Cornell University; M.Div., S.T.M. Biblical School of Theology; M.Phil., Ph.D. Drew University 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. Dr. Janet Dale  Professor of Spiritual Formation & Discipleship Phone: 5728  B.A. Columbia International University; M.A. Wheaton College Graduate School; Doctoral Studies, Columbia University Teachers College; Ph.D. University of Denver Dr. James Danaher  Professor of Philosophy Phone: 4535  B.A. Ramapo College; M.A. Montclair State University; M.A. New School; M.Phil., Ph.D. City University of New York Dr. Elias Dantas  Director of International Relations Phone: 5744  B.Th. North Presbyterian Seminary, Brazil; Th.M. D. Miss., Ph.D. Fuller Theological Seminary Keith Davie  Athletic Director/Men's Soccer Coach Phone: 4770  B.A. Houghton College; M.S. Oneonta State University Dr. Amy Davis  Assistant Professor of Bible Phone: 4515  B.A. Grove City College; M.Div. Alliance Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Drew University 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. Dr. Louis DeCaro  Assistant Professor of Church History Phone: 6174  B.A. Geneva College; M.A. Westminster Theological Seminary; M.A. New York University; Ph.D. New York University Dr. Thomas Donworth  Associate Professor of Bible Phone: 6147  B.A. University of Texas; Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary; D.Min. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 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. Dr. Jeffrey Dueck  Associate Professor of Philosophy Phone: 4550  B.A. Nyack College; Ph.D. State University of New York Dr. David Emanuel Assistant Professor of Bible Phone: 6126  MSc. University of London; M.A, Ph.D. Hebrew University Jerusalem Cheryl Felmlee  Library Director - ATS Phone: 5764  B.A. Washington Bible College; Graduate Studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.A. Northern Illinois University Amy Flavin  Lecturer in Psychology Phone: 6168  B.A. DePauw University; M.S. Villanova University Dr. Lars Frandsen Associate Professor of Music Phone: 6190  B.M. Royal Academy of Music; M.M. Yale University School of Music; D.M.A. Eastman School of Music Dr. Jonathan Gates  Professor of English Phone: 4523  B.A. Houghton College; M.A. Miami University; Ph.D. Drew University Dr. Richard Gathro  Special Assistant to the President Phone: 202-220-1300  B.A. Trinity; M.T.S. Wesley Theological Seminary; M.A. Marymount University; EdD. Graduate Theological Foundation Dr. Michael Gillern  Assistant Professor of Pastoral Counseling Phone: 5737  B.S. University of New Haven; M. Div. Trinity Divinity; M.A. New School for SR; D.Min. Gordon Conwell Dr. Antoinette Gines-Rivera Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling B.A. College of New Rochelle; M.S. Fordham University; Ph.D. Regent University Dr. Sharron Greaves  Associate Professor of Communications Phone: 4492  B.A. University of North Carolina; M.F.A. Chapman University; Ph.D. Arizona State University Charles Hammond  Associate Dean of Students - NYC Phone: 6131  B.S. New York University; M.P.S. Alliance Theological Seminary Elizabeth Hanson  Associate Registrar Phone: 4461  B.A. Dickinson College; M.A. Montclair State College Dr. Dion Harrigan  Associate Professor of Education Phone: 4545  B.A. University of the Southern Carribean; M.Div. SDA Theological Seminary, Andrews University; M.A., Ph.D. Andrews University Susanne Hartl  Assistant Professor of Business Phone: 4490  B.A. State University at Brockport; M.B.A. University of New Orleans Dr. Andrea Hennessy  Vice President for Enrollment Phone: 4414  B.S. American University; J.D. in Law Regent University Dr. Claire Henry Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership Phone: 6136  B.A. University of Guyana; M.A. Wheaton College; Ph.D. Michigan State University Denise Hirschlein  Assistant Professor of Psychology Phone: 6166  B.A. Glassboro State College; M.A. Grace Theological Seminary Julia Hood-Baldomir Lecturer in Organizational Management Phone: 4471  B.A. Nyack College; M.S. University of College of New Rochelle; Ph.D. (in progress) Capella University Dr. Kimberli Huster  Lecturer of ESL/Director of ESL Phone: 6137  B.S. University of PA.; M.A. Alliant International University; Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Dr. Michael Huster  Professor of Physics Phone: 6197  B.A. University of CA.; M.S. University of Penn.; Ph.D. University of Penn. Dr. Inseon Hwang  Assistant Professor of Nursing Phone: 4680  B.A. Ewha Womans University; M.A. Ewha Womans University; Ph.D. Columbia University School of Nursing Gina Jacobs-Strain Lecturer in Dev. Education & Dir. of Testing & Tutoring Phone: 4451  B.A. Rutgers University; M.Div. Drew University/Theological School Joel Jameson  Assistant Professor of Music Phone: 4693  B.M. Illinois Wesleyan University; M.M. University of Southern California 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.
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. Jamesons most recent performances include his Carnegie Hall debut with the New England Symphonic Ensemble as Bass soloist in Mozarts Coronation Mass. Other concert performances include Mozarts Requiem, Verdis Requiem, and Handels Messiah.
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 Schuberts 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 Handels Messiah, Mendelssohns Hear My Prayer and Mozarts 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.
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 Artists 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  B.S. Nyack College; M.S. City College of the City University of New York; DH Ed. A.T. Still University David Jennings Executive Vice President & Treasurer Phone: 4616  Ph.D Ebenezer Bible College Dr. Patricia Johnson Associate Dean/Director -MS of Organ. Leadership, DC Phone: 202-220-1307  B.A. Spelman College; B.Th. Christian Life Seminary of Theology; J.D. Howard University; Ph.D.Regent University Dr. Leonard Kageler  Associate Dean for Faculty Development Phone: 4518  B.A. University of Washington; M.Div. North American Baptist Seminary; Ph.D. Fordham University 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  B.M. The New England Conservatory; M.M. The Juilliard School; D.M.A. Rutgers University 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  B.A., M.A. Seoul National University; M.A. University of Pennsylvania; M.Div., Ph.D. Westminster Theological Seminary Jennifer Kimble  Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Phone: 6194  B.A. George Mason University; M.A. Eastern Mennonite University Dr. Glenn Koponen  Dean of School of Music Phone: 4691  B.M. Eastman School of Music; B.M., M.S. The Juilliard School; Ed.D. Columbia University Teachers College 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. Maureen Kroning  Associate Professor of Nursing Phone: 4684  A.A. Rockland Community College; B.S. New Paltz; M.A. Walden University Dr. Deanna Kwan  Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling Phone: 5738  Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Pennsylvania State University; Undergraduate degree, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Damaris-Lois Lang  Assistant Professor of Biology B.S. University of Ghana; M.A. Lehman College; MPH, Ph.D. The Graduate Center Catherine Langholff Instruction and Technology Librarian B.S. Lancaster Bible College; M.L.S. Rutgers University Dr. Jung Hang Lee  Assistant Professor of Mathematics Phone: 4548  B.S. University of Technology; M.S. NJIT/Rutgers University; Ph.D. Columbia University Teachers College Dr. Douglas LePelley Associate Professor of Organizational Management Phone: 6130  B.A. Hiram College; M.S. Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D. The Fielding Graduate Institute Dr. Jang Ki Lim  Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries B.S. Korea University; M.Div. Alliance Theological Seminary; D.Min. Fuller Seminary Dr. Yili Liu  Professor of Physical Science Phone: 6154  B.S., M.S. FuDan University & Tong University; M.A. Brooklyn College; Ph.D. City University of New York James Long, Jr.  Lecturer in Social Work Phone: 6120  B.A., Th.B. Northeastern Bible College; M,S.W. New York University; D.Th. Master's Graduate School Dr. Jo Ann Looney  Dean of School of Education Phone: 4542  B.A. Rosemont College; M.A. William Patterson University; Ed.D. Seton Hall University Dr. Mayra Lopez-Humphreys  Assistant Professor of Social Work Phone: 6169  B.A., M.A. Hunter College; Ph.D (ABD) The Graduate Center - The City University of New York Kristen Luba  Director of Assessment - School of Education Phone: 4539  B.S. Nyack College; M.A. Alliance Theological Seminary Dr. Marcia Lucas  Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling Phone: 6160  B.S. CUNY; M.S. Yale University; Psy.D. Yeshiva University/Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology Dr. Tammy Lum  Professor of Music Phone: 4692  B.M., M.M. Eastman School of Music; D.M.A. Manhattan School of Music 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  B.A. Queens College; M.A. University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. The Union Institute Joan Mallory Assistant Professor of Music Education Phone: 4689  B.M.E. West Virginia Wesleyan College; M.S. Lehman College; M.S.W. Fordham University 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: NYSSMA (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 Dr. Stephen Maret  Professor of Psychology Phone: 6167  B.A., M.A. Montclair State University; M.Phil., Ph.D. Drew University Bradley McDuffie  Lecturer in English Phone: 4520  B.A. Nyack College; M.A. SUNY New Paltz Dr. Russell McLeod Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministries Phone: 6156  B.S. Nyack College; M.A. Alliance Theological Seminary; D.Min. Drew University Dr. Andrew Mercurio  Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling Phone: 5739  B.S Nyack College; M.Div. Asbury Theological Seminary; D.Min. Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary Jennifer Merrill Academic Resource Coordinator - ADCP/DC Phone: 202-220-1303  B.M. Clarion University; M.A. Geneva College Dr. In Hak Moon  Professor of Mathematics Phone: 4532  B.S. Chon Buk National University; Ph.D. SUNY at Stony Brook James Muckell  Associate Professor of Accounting Phone: 4489  B.S. Fordham University; M.B.A. Pace University Dr. Elena Murphy  Director of Assessment Phone: 4470  B.S. Empire State College; M.S. College of New Rochelle; Ed.D. University of Phoenix Dr. James Nichols  Associate Professor of Education Phone: 4540  B.A., M.A. Montclair State University; Ph.D. Trinity College and Seminary Drusila Nieves  Director of Student Wellness Services Phone: 4564  B.A. Brooklyn College; M.S.W. Fordham University Rebecca Noss  Graduate Registrar Phone: 5767  B.S. Houghton College Dr. Richard Notley  Distinguished Professor of Bible Phone: 6148  B.A., M.A. Oral Roberts University; Ph.D. Hebrew University 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  B.A. Oral Roberts University; M.L.S. Southern Connecticut State University Dr. Lyndell O'Hara  Professor of History Phone: 6145  B.A., M.A. Empire State College; M.A., Ph.D. Fordham University Adelaide Pabon Coordinator of the A.A. in General Education Phone: 6140  B.S. Mercy College; M.S. Lehman College Dr. Peter Park  Assistant Professor of Biology B.S. Stony Brook University; Ph.D. Stony Brook University Dr. Gwendolyn Parker-Ames Associate Dean of Academic Services Phone: 4446  B.A., M.A., Ed.D. Columbia University, Teachers College Dr. Josue Perez  Associate Professor of Theology Phone: 7708  B.A. Columbia International University; M.Div. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.Phil.; Ph.D. Drew University Darlene Pinkerton  Lecturer in Communications Phone: 4493  B.A.University of Colorado, M.F.A. Pratt University Dr. Kevin Pinkham  Assistant Professor of English Phone: 4526  B.A. Nyack College; M.A. Baylor University; Ph.D. University of Southern California Dr. Larry Poston  Professor of Religion Phone: 4554  B.A. Grace College of the Bible; M.A. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.A., Ph.D. Northwestern University Linda Poston  Dean of Library Services Phone: 4434  B.S. Grace College of the Bible; M.L.S. Long Island University Jeffrey Quinn  Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries Phone: 4534  B.A. Nyack College; M.A., M.Ed. Columbia University Teachers College Dr. Elissa Rathe  Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling Phone: 6162  BSW New York University; MSW Hunter College, School of Social Work; Ph.D. in Psychoanalysis from Heed University Scott Reitz Lecturer in Intercultural Studies Phone: 4528  B.A. Nyack College; M.A. Crown College Raquel Reynoso  Lecturer in History Phone: 6146  B.A. Nyack College; M.A. Rutgers University Orlando Rivera  Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries Phone: 4527  B.A. SUNY at Albany; M.Div. Reformed Theological Seminary; M.B.A. Rollins College; Ph.D. (ABD) Regent University Dr. Cleotha Robertson  Assistant Professor of Old Testament Phone: 6175  B.A. Dartmouth College; M.Div. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; M.S. Brooklyn College; Ph.D. New York University Dr. Carol Robles  Professor of Mental Health Counseling Phone: 5735  B.A.; M.S.W. New York University; M.A.; Ph.D. Adelphi University James Romaine  Associate Professor of Art History Phone: 4683  B.A. Wheaton College; M.A. University of South Carolina; Ph.D. The City University of New York Dr. Ching-Ching Ruan Assistant Professor of Marriage & Family Therapy B.A. Soochow University; M.A. University of Durham; M.A. University of Connecticut; Ph.D. University of Connecticut Miguel Sanchez  Assistant Professor of Sociology/Criminal Justice Phone: 4558  B.A. Fordham University; M.A. Alliance Theological Seminary; Ph.D. (ABD) Fordham University Dr. Martin Sanders  Dir.Of DMin in Christian Leadership in the Global Context Phone: 5750  B.A. Toccoa Falls College; M. Div. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Th.M. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min. Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary Dr. Michael Scales  President Phone: 4794  B.S. Toccoa Falls College; M.A. Western Kentucky University; Ed.D. The Institute of Higher Education, University of Georgia Dr. Bennett Schepens  Assistant Provost. & Director of Institutional Assess. Phone: 4543  B.A. University of Montana; M.Div. Bethel Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D. University of Alabama Dr. Glen Shellrude  Professor of New Testament Phone: 6173  B.A. American University of Beirut; M.Div. Denver Seminary; Ph.D. University of St. Andrews Dr. Elizabeth Simon  Director of Nursing & Professor of Nursing Phone: 4679  B.A. Punjab University; Ed.M. Columbia University; Ph.D. Walden University Dr. Donald Skinner  Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling Phone: 5740  B.A. William Patterson University; M.A. & PhD. Alliant International University Deborah Spivey Lecturer in Developmental Education B.S. North Carolina A&T State; M.Div. Drew Theological School Dr. Jesse Stevens  Associate Professor of Finance & Economics Phone: 6180  B.S. Eastern Mennonite; M.S.W. Columbia University; M.B.A. Pace University; D.B.A. University of Sarasota Elizabeth Swanson  Assistant Professor of Music Phone: 6189  B.M.Ed. St. Olaf College; M.M. Ithaca College; D.M. Northwestern University Dr. Dana Talley  Professor of Music Phone: 6187  B.A. Western Washington University; M.M . The Juilliard School; Ph.D. University of Dublin Dr. Sue Talley  Professor of Music Phone: 6186  B.A. Whitworth College; M.A. Western Washington University; Ph.D. University of Dublin Phlaine Toliao  Lecturer in Developmental Education Phone: 4445  B.A. Ramapo College; M.A. Montclair State University Dr. David Turk  Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Phone: 4422  B.A. Nyack College; M.A., Ph.D. New York University Cheryl Turman Director of Support Services & Asst. Director of HEOP Phone: 4449  B.A. Ithaca College; M.A. Nyack College Dr. Frank Tuzi  Professor of Language & Linguistics Phone: 4549  B.S. Lancaster Bible College; M.A. West Chester University; M.S. Capitol College; Ph.D. Indiana University of PA. Dr. Anita Underwood  Dean of School of Business & Leadership Phone: 4476  B.A. Spelman College; M.A. Fisk University; Ph.D. University of Michigan Carlos Velez  Lecturer in Pastoral Ministries Phone: 6155  B.A. Empire State College; M.P.S. Alliance Theological Seminary Miriam Velez  Assistant Professor of Education Phone: 6127  B.A. University of Puerto Rico; M.S. Long Island University Wanda Velez  Associate Dean of Students Phone: 4573  B.A. Nyack College; M.P.S. Alliance Theological Seminary Dr. Ronald Walborn  Dean of Alliance Theological Seminary Phone: 5716  B.A. Nyack College; M.Div. Alliance Theological Seminary; D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary 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  B.A. Nyack College; M.A. Alliance Theological Seminary 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. Kelvin Walker  Campus Pastor Phone: 4458  B.S.M. Nyack College; M.P.S. Alliance Theological Seminary A graduate of Nyack College, Kelvin Walker has been an ordained pastor with the Christian and Missionary Alliance since 1988. His church service has been in Girard, Pennsylvania, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He and his family moved to Nyack, New York in the summer of 2006 where he currently serves as the Campus Pastor for Nyack College. He is also working on his M.Div. at Alliance Theological Seminary. Kelvin and his wife, Doni, both graduates of Nyack, have 3 handsome sons and 3 gorgeous daughters. Dr. Steven Ware  Professor of Historical Theology Phone: 6153  B.A. Fort Wayne Bible College; M.Div. Oral Roberts University; S.T.M. Trinity Lutheran Seminary; Ph.D. Drew University Christine Warrington  Lecturer in English Phone: 6152  B.A. College of New Rochelle; M.A. Manhattanville College Dr. Jacqueline Washington  Associate Professor of Biology Phone: 4530  B.S. Adelphi University; Ph.D. University of Medicine and Denistry of New Jersey Millicent Waterman  Assistant Professor of Academic Development Phone: 6139  B.A., M.S. University of Guyana Dr. David Weir  Professor of History Phone: 4524  B.A. Haverford College; M.A., Ph.D. Princeton University; Ph.D. University of St. Andrews Dr. Marie White  Associate Professor of Education Phone: 6129  B.A. Gordon College; M.A. Empire State University; M.A. CUNY Graduate Center; Ph.D. CUNY Graduate Center Dr. Robert Widbin  Professor of Old Testament Phone: 5721  B.A. John Brown University; M.Div. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Th.M. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.A., Ph.D. Brandeis University Mick Williams  Reference Services & Serials Librarian - Bailey Library Phone: 4435  B.A. Houghton College; M.A., M.L.S. SUNY Buffalo; MBA Nyack College Dr. Jack Wiltshire  Associate Professor of Psychology Phone: 4553  B.A. Brooklyn College; M.A. Biola University; Psy.D. Biola University Dr. Wenbo Yan  Assistant Professor of Biology Phone: 6182  B.S. Beijing University; Ph.D. Rutgers University Dr. Keyone Kale Yu  Assistant Professor of History B.A. Clark University; M.Div. Princeton Seminary; Ph.D. Columbia University Dr. Kwi-Ryung Yun  Professor of Social Work Phone: 6170  B.S.W. Sacred Heart (Sung Shim) College for Women; M.S.W., Ph.D. University of Wisconsin | 
