| Nyack Faculty Roster  Dr. David Ahn Professor of Computer Science Phone: 4494 |  B.E. SUNY Stony Brook; M.S. Columbia University; Ph.D. CUNY Dr. Stuart Allen Asst. Professor of Organizational Leadership Phone: 4479 |  B.A. University of Witwatersrand; M.A, University of Witwatersrand; Ph.D. Regent University Miss Blondell Anderson Asst. Professor of Organizational Management Phone: 6158 |  B.B.A. Baruch College; M.B.A. New York University; Ph.D. (in progress) Trinity Theological Seminary  Dr. Fernando Arzola, Jr. Assoc. 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 Mrs. 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
PhD, Syracuse University – 1997
MSW, Syracuse University - 1992
Instructional area(s): Social Work Practice (Micro & Macro), Ethics and Values, and Social Policy
Research area(s): Women’s Studies, Integration of Faith, Ethics and Social Work, Family Mental Health, and International Social Work.
 Dr. Charles Awasu Professor of Sociology Phone: 4557 |  B.A. University of Cape Coast; M.S. New Hampshire College; Ph.D. Syracuse University
Dr. Charles T. Awasu is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology. Dr. Awasu received his B.A. from Cape Coast University, M.S. from University of Southern New Hampshire, and a Ph.D. from Syracuse University. At Syracuse University, Dr. Awasu was the recipient of African Economic Research Consortium Award and Baker Foundation Fellowship. Previously, he served as a consultant to the US Agency for International Development and Visiting Assistant Professor at Le Moyne College. He has written articles and case studies on privatization and economic reform in Africa, the most recent of which are Finance and Economic Development: The Changing Role of Government and Political and Economic Liberalization in Africa. Dr. Awasu has been at Nyack College since 1999. His academic interests are in: economic sociology, political sociology, international development, international political economy, and urban community development.
 Dr. Stephen Bailey Assoc. Professor of Intercultural Studies Phone: 5755 |  B.A. Wheaton College; M.Div. Alliance Theological Seminary; M.Th. & Ph.D. Fuller Theological Seminary  Dr. Vilma Balmaceda Asst. Professor of Political Science 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 Assoc. Professor of Organizational Management Phone: 6178 |  B.A. Adelphi University; MBA Adelphi University; Ph.D. Capella University  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 Assoc. Professor of Bible Phone: 4517 |  Bachelor of Commerce Auckland University; M.Div., M.A. Nazarene Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Manchester University Dr. Gordon Boronow Asst. Professor of Business Phone: 4498 |  B.S. Lafayette College; M.A. & Ph.D. Stony Brook University  Mrs. Susan Bucci Instructor in Education Phone: 4551 |  B.A. William Patterson University; M.Ed. Regent University Mrs. Christine Buel Asst. Professor of Education Phone: 4541 |  B.S. Nyack College; M.S. C.W. Post Center, Long Island University Dr. Louis Carlo Assoc. 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 Assoc. 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 Assoc. Professor of 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 Mrs. Christy Choi Head of Technical Services/Bailey Library Phone: 4437 |  B.A. Nyack College; M.A. Alliance Theological Seminary  Mr. Alfredo Cid Instructor in Philosophy Phone: 6157 |  B.A. SUNY at Albany; M.P.S. Nyack College; M.A. Queens College  Miss Evangeline Couchey Undergraduate Registrar Phone: 4733 |  B.S. Crown College; M.Div. Alliance Theological Seminary  Mrs. Julianne Cox Asst. 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 Mrs. Beverley Crawford-Locke Director/Learning Assistance Services 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 Doctorate of Ministry Phone: 5744 |  B.Th. North Presbyterian Seminary, Brazil; Th.M. D. Miss., Ph.D. Fuller Theological Seminary Mr. Keith Davie Athletic Director/Men's Soccer Coach Phone: 4770 |  B.A. Houghton College; M.S. Oneonta State University  Miss Amy Davis Asst. Professor of Bible Phone: 4515 |  B.A. Grove City College; M.Div. Alliance Theological Seminary Amy Davis has been teaching at Nyack since 2002. She has a B.A. from Grove City College, an M.Div. from Alliance Theological Seminary, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in liturgical studies at Drew University. She served for several years as a teacher in Paraguay and is fluent in Spanish. Amy teaches Old Testament Literature, New Testament Literature and Christian Thought. She also teaches Genesis, Jeremiah & Ezekiel, Acts, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Historical Theology, Worship: Ancient and Future, and Classic Christian Spirituality. Amy also co-leads Global-Service Learning trips, with destinations that have included Israel, Turkey, Egypt, and Syria. She enjoys travel and outdoor adventures, cooking and baking, and attends Risen King Alliance Church in New City, NY. Dr. Louis DeCaro Asst. 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 Assoc. 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.  Miss Cheryl Felmlee Director of Library Services, ATS Phone: 5764 |  B.A. Washington Bible College; Graduate Studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.A. Northern Illinois University Dr. Karen Fenton-LeShore Asst. Professor of Organizational Leadership Phone: 5764 |  B.S.W. SUNY Stony Brook; M.S.S.W. Columbia University; Ph.D. (ABD) Regent University Mr. Colin Fowler Instructor in Music Phone: 6189 |  B.M., M.M. Juilliard School Dr. Lars Frandsen Assoc. 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 Assistant to the President Phone: 4523 |  B.A. Trinity; M.T.S. Wesley Theological Seminary; M.A. Marymount University; EdD. Graduate Theological Foundation  Dr. Michael Gillern Asst. 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. Ralph Grant Professor of Business Phone: 6181 |  B.S., B.A. Shaw University; Ph.D. The Union Institute Dr. Sharron Greaves Assoc. Professor of Communications Phone: 4492 |  B.A. University of North Carolina; M.A. Chapman University; Ph.D. Arizona State University  Mr. Charles Hammond Associate Dean of Students - NYC Phone: 6131 |  B.S. New York University  Mrs. Elizabeth Hanson Associate Registrar Phone: 4461 |  B.A. Dickinson College; M.A. Montclair State College  Dr. Dion Harrigan Assoc. 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  Mrs. Susanne Hartl Asst. Professor of Business Phone: 4490 |  B.A. State University at Brockport; M.B.A. University of New Orleans  Dr. Andrea Hennessy VP for Enrollment Phone: 4414 |  B.S. American University; J.D. in Law Regent University Dr. Claire Henry Assoc. Professor of Organizational Leadership Phone: 6136 |  B.A. University of Guyana; M.A. Wheaton College; Ph.D. Michigan State University Miss Denise Hirschlein Asst. Professor of Psychology Phone: 6166 |  B.A. Glassboro State College; M.A. Grace Theological Seminary Mrs. Julia Hood-Baldomir Instructor in Organizational Management Phone: 4471 |  B.A. Nyack College; M.S. University of College of New Rochelle; Ph.D. (in progress) Capella University  Dr. Inseon Hwang Asst. Prof. Of Nursing and Program Developer of Nursing Phone: 4680 |  B.A. Ewha Womans University; M.A. Ewha Womans University;Ph.D. Columbia University School of Nursing Mr. Joel Jameson Asst. Professor of Music Phone: 4693 |  B.M. Illinois Wesleyan University; M.M. University of Southern California Voice, Chorale, Opera Workshop, Singer’s Diction, Vocal Pedagogy, Choral Conducting, Chamber Singers
Joel Jameson, Bass, has enjoyed a prolific performing career. As a leading Bass he has performed a wide range of Verdi Bass 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; and 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, and 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 Christoph Eschenbach with the Houston Symphony; and Minnesota Opera singing the King of Egypt in Aida conducted by Richard Buckley. Other companies 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 Dodi Protero, Dr. Tom Cleveland, Metropolitan Opera Bass Jerome Hines and his wife Lucia Evangelista Hines. Mr. Jameson participated in and 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. Recently, 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. Jameson, a noted specialist in German Lieder, has recently studied with Ms. Margo Garrett at the Juilliard School of Music. His studies culminated 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 concert artist, he has performed the Bass solos in Mozart’s Requiem with the Dartmouth Glee Club; Verdi’s Requiem and Handel’s Messiah.
As a conductor, he has held several church positions as Director of Choirs where he has conducted Handel’s Messiah, Mendelssohn’s Elijah and Hear My Prayer, and Mozart’s Requiem as well as countless individual works. His recent achievements with the Nyack College Chorale have been two concert performances with MidAmerica Productions at Carnegie Hall performing Morton Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna, and Eugene Butler’s Emmanuel. He has taken the choir on three domestic tours and currently is planning a European Tour to England, Wales, and Scotland. Mr. Jameson received his Bachelors 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 Opera at Duquesne University. He has been a voice teacher and opera coach in the New York area for over 10 years. Dr. Sherry Jarrett Asst. Professor of Education Phone: 4544 |  B.S. Nyack College; M.S. City College of the City University of New York; Ph.D A.T. Still University Dr. Patricia Johnson Associate Dean NCDC Phone: 4544 |  B.A. Spelman College; B.Th. Christian Life Seminary of Theology; J.D. Howard University; Ph.D.Regent University  Dr. Leonard Kageler Professor of Christian Education 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 and Christian Education as well as Department Chairman. 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 eight books: two for youth, three for parents of teenagers, and three for youth workers. You can get more info on The Youth Ministry Survival Guide (Zondervan/Youth Specialties) or This Way to Youth Ministry (Zondervan/Youth Specialties) from Amazon.com.
In 2009-2010 Len is a seminar presenter at the Canadian National Youth Workers Convention (December) and will give lectures in March in the United Kingdom at Moorlands College, Cambridge University, and the University of Glasgow. In Summer 2010 he and Janet will move to The Netherlands for five weeks of seminars and ministry with Atlantic Bridge. His 2009-2010 research projects include Feminism and the Female Religious Youth Worker, The Youth Ministry Volunteer: The Untold Story, and Youth Ministry Graduates: A Longitudinal Study.
Len is married to Janet and has three daughters. He is a serious runner and loves to backpack and ski. Dr. Marie Kenote Assoc. 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
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 Dongsu Kim has been teaching at Nyack College since 1999. He earned B.A. and M.A. from Seoul National University. After studying for four years in a Ph.D. program of UPenn, he transferred to Westminster Theological Seminary and earned M.Div., and Ph.D. in Biblical Hermeneutics. He regularly teaches New Testament Literature, Old Testament Literature, Reading NT Greek, and Exegesis. He also teaches and publishes on Romans, John, Hebrews, and Corinthian Correspondences. He currently serves as chairperson of Asian/Asian-American Theology Consultation Group of the Evangelical Theological Society. A member of the PCA, he also serves as part-time pastor in Chodae Community Church in Norwood, New Jersey. He has been married to You-Me since 1987 and is a father of three sons. Dr. Stuart Knapp Professor of Education Phone: 4547 |  B.A., M.A. Jacksonville University; C.A.S. State University of New York Cortland; M.Ed. Johnson State College; Ph.D. State University of New York, Albany  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
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 350,000 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.  Dr. Deanna Kwan Asst. Professor of Counseling Phone: 5738 |  Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Pennsylvania State University; undergraduate degree, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Douglas LePelley Asst. Professor of Organizational Management Phone: 6130 |  B.A. Hiram College; M.S. Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D. The Fielding Graduate Institute 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 Mr. James Long, Jr. Instructor in Social Work Phone: 6120 |  B.A., Th.B. Northeastern Bible College; M,S.W. New York University; D.Th. Master's Graduate School
MSW, New York University, D.Th., in Counseling from Master’s Graduate School
PhD candidate at Capella University
Instructional area(s): Social Work Practice, Ethics and Values, Interpersonal Communication Skills, Human Behavior and Social Environment, Individuals and Families, and Group Work
Research area(s): Spirituality and Social Work Practice, Reconciliation/Forgiveness, and Marriage and Family
 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 Ms. Mayra Lopez-Humphreys Asst. Professor of Social Work Phone: 6169 |  B.A., M.A. Hunter College; Ph.D (ABD) The Graduate Center - The City University of New York
MSW, Hunter College of Social Work
PhD candidate at the City University of New York Graduate Center
Instructional area(s): Diversity, Social Welfare Policy, and Field Education Program
Research area(s): Anti-Oppression Practices, Multicultural Education in Social Work and Program Development & Evaluation within Indigenous Community-led Organizations.
Mrs. Kristen Luba Director of Assessment - School of Education Phone: 4539 |  B.S. Nyack College; M.A. Alliance Theological Seminary  Dr. Marcia Lucas Director of AGSC/NYC 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
Tammy Lum, pianist is an international performer and pedagogue. She has won multiple competitions, including the 1990 Leschetizky Foundation Competition, which presented her in her U.S. solo debut at Carnegie Recital Hall in the same year, the 1990 Competition of the Five Town Music and Arts Foundation, the 1988 Manhattan School of Music Concerto Competition, the 1988, The Mieczyslaw Munz Foundation Scholarship Competition, and the 1987 William Boyd Competition. She was also a prizewinner of the 1995 New Orleans International Piano Competition, and the Young Keyboard Artists Association (1985). Her solo piano CD recording, “My Treasure Box” was released by Hugo Productions, Inc. in 1999. Recent performances, workshops and collaborations include 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 in music and art, she is the founder of the American Liszt Society Mid-Hudson Chapter, a member of the New York Music Teachers Association, Rockland County Music Teachers Guild, vice president and board member of the Soirée Society of the Arts in Rockland, NY. She is a tenured professor at Nyack College in New York.  Dr. Elaine Lux Professor of English Phone: 6151 |  B.A. Queens College; M.A. University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. The Union Institute Ms. Joan Mallory Asst. 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 Schools, Foundations for Excellence, Functional Piano, Basic Music Skills, Student Teaching
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. Dr. Stephen Maret Professor of Psychology Phone: 6167 |  B.A., M.A. Montclair State University; M.Phil., Ph.D. Drew University Dr. Sandra McCreery Professor of English Phone: 4521 |  B.A., M.A. University of Southern California; Ph.D. University of Washington  Mr. Bradley McDuffie Instructor in English Phone: 4520 |  B.A. Nyack College; M.A. SUNY New Paltz Dr. Russell McLeod Assoc. Professor of Pastoral Ministries Phone: 6156 |  B.S. Nyack College; M.A. Alliance Theological Seminary; D.Min. Drew University  Mr. Mark Meehan Dean of Community Life & Learning Phone: 4499 |  B.S., M.Ed. Columbia International University; Ph.D. (ABD) University of South Carolina  Dr. Andrew Mercurio Director of Marriage & Family Therapy Program Phone: 5739 |  B.S Nyack College; M.Div. Asbury Theological Seminary; D.Min. Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary Miss Jennifer Merrill Academic Resource Coordinator - ADCP/DC Phone: 5739 |  B.M. Clarion University; M.A. Geneva College  Dr. In Hak Moon Assoc. Professor of Mathematics Phone: 4532 |  B.S. Chon Buk National University; Ph.D. SUNY at Stony Brook Mr. James Muckell Assoc. 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. John Ng Assoc. Professor of Pastoral Studies Phone: 6172 |  B.A. Long Island University; M.P.S. Alliance Theological Seminary; D. Min. Fuller Theological Seminary  Dr. James Nichols Assoc. Professor of Education Phone: 4540 |  B.A., M.A. Montclair State University; Ph.D. Trinity College and Seminary Mrs. Drusila Nieves Director of Student Wellness Services Phone: 4564 |  B.A. Brooklyn College; M.S.W. Fordham University  Mrs. Rebecca Noss Graduate Registrar Phone: 5767 |  B.S. Houghton College  Dr. Richard Notley 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. Mrs. Sunya Notley Head of Access Services/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 Mrs. Adelaide Pabon Asst. Professor of Developmental Education Phone: 6140 |  B.S. Mercy College; M.S. Lehman College  Dr. Gwendolyn Parker Associate Dean of Academic Services Phone: 4446 |  B.A., M.A., Ed.D. Columbia University, Teachers College Dr. Josue Perez Assoc. Professor of Theology Phone: 7708 |  B.A. Columbia International University; M.Div. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.Phil.; Ph.D. Drew University Mr. Stephen Perry Asst. Professor of Biology Phone: 4531 |  B.S. Walsh University; M.A. Liberty University; M.S. Akron University Miss Darlene Pinkerton Instructor in Communications Phone: 4493 |  B.A.University of Colorado, M.F.A. Pratt University Dr. Kevin Pinkham Asst. Professor of English Phone: 4526 |  B.A. Nyack College; M.A. Baylor University; Ph.D. University of Southern California Mrs. Michele Pinkham Dean of Students - NC Phone: 4792 |  B.A. Nyack College; M.A. Baylor University  Mrs. Linda Poston Assoc. Dean/Library Services Phone: 4434 |  B.S. Grace College of the Bible; M.L.S. Long Island University  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  Mr. Jeffrey Quinn Asst. Professor of Pastoral Ministries Phone: 4534 |  B.A. Nyack College; M.A., M.Ed. Columbia University Teachers College Ms. Renee Quintyne Director of Institutional Research Phone: 4417 |  B.A., M.S. Hunter College Dr. Elissa Rathe Assoc. Professor of Counseling Phone: 6162 |  Ph.D. in Psychoanalysis from Heed University Mr. Scott Reitz Instructor in Intercultural Studies Phone: 4528 |  B.A. Nyack College; M.A. Crown College Mrs. Raquel Reynoso Instructor in History Phone: 6146 |   Mr. Orlando Rivera Asst. 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 Asst. 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 Dean of AGSC Phone: 5735 |  B.A.; M.S.W. New York University; M.A.; Ph.D. Adelphi University  Mr. Miguel Sanchez Asst. Professor of Sociology Phone: 4558 |  B.A. Fordham University; M.A. Alliance Theological Seminary; Ph.D. (ABD) Fordham University
Prof. Miguel Sánchez is Assistant Professor of Sociology and the Primary Designated School Official for international students at Nyack College. He received his B.A. from Fordham University in New York City, his M.A. in Intercultural Studies at Alliance Theological Seminary, and is currently working on the Ph.D. thesis at Fordham University in the area of Race and Ethnicity, specifically the experience of Latino students at four-year private colleges. Prof. Sanchez brings to the classroom an extensive background in college administration having served as Director of Admissions for thirteen years. During that time he specialized in the area of intercultural and minority recruitment. His knowledge of immigration policy and students’ cross-cultural educational compliments his contribution to the classroom and the development of diverse ethnic groups on campus. Prof. Sanchez has served numerous colleges and organizations in professional development and cross-cultural training.
 Dr. Martin Sanders Professor of Pastoral Theology Phone: 5750 |  B.A. Toccoa Falls College; M. Div. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Th.M. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School 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 Assoc. Professor of New Testament Phone: 6173 |  B.A. American University of Beirut; M.Div. Denver Seminary; Ph.D. University of St. Andrews  Dr. Paul Siu Professor of Theology & Chinese Studies Phone: 5774 |  B.Th, Alliance Bible Seminary, Hong Kong; M. Div. Canadian Theological Seminary; M.Th. Bethel Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School  Dr. Donald Skinner Assoc. Professor of Counseling Phone: 5740 |  B.A. William Patterson University; M.A. & PhD. Alliant International University Dr. Jesse Stevens Assoc. 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 Mrs. Sally Stuart Instructor in Spanish Phone: 4550 |  B.A., M.A. Columbia Bible College  Dr. Sue Talley Professor of Music Phone: 6186 |  B.A. Whitworth College; M.A. Western Washington University; Ph.D. University of Dublin  Dr. Dana Talley Professor of Music Phone: 6187 |  B.A. Western Washington University; M.M . The Juilliard School; Ph.D. University of Dublin Mrs. Kula Thompson-Williams Instructor in ESL Phone: 6138 |  Mrs. Phlaine Toliao Instructor in Developmental Education Phone: 4445 |  B.A. Ramapo College; M.A. Montclair State University Ms. 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 Mrs. Miriam Velez Asst. Professor of Education Phone: 6127 |  B.A. University of Puerto Rico; M.S. Long Island University  Mr. Carlos Velez Instructor in Pastoral Ministries Phone: 6155 |  B.A. Empire State College; M.P.S. Alliance Theological Seminary Mrs. Wanda Velez Director of Residence Life Phone: 4573 |  B.A. Nyack College; M.P.S. Alliance Theological Seminary Mr. Robert Wagner Reference Services Librarian/Wilson Library Phone: 7710 |  B.A. Dowling College; M.A. SUNY-Stony Brook, M.S. Queens College  Mrs. 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.  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!  Rev. Kelvin Walker Campus Pastor Phone: 4458 |  S.M.B. Nyack College 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  Miss Christine Warrington Instructor in English Phone: 6152 |  B.A. College of New Rochelle; M.A. Manhattanville College  Dr. Jacqueline Washington Assoc. Professor of Biology Phone: 4530 |  B.S. Adelphi University; Ph.D. University of Medicine and Denistry of New Jersey Mrs. Millicent Waterman Director of Writing Center - NYC 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 Asst. Professor of Education Phone: 6129 |  B.A. Gordon College; M.A. Empire State University; 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  Mr. Mick Williams Head of Reference Services/Bailey Library Phone: 4435 |  B.A. Houghton College; M.A., M.L.S. SUNY Buffalo Mrs. Alyson Willsie Instructor of Business Phone: 4435 |  Dr. Jack Wiltshire Assoc. Professor of Psychology Phone: 4553 |  B.A. Brooklyn College; M.A. Biola University; Psy.D. Biola 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
PhD. University of Wisconsin at Madison – 1992
MSW University of Wisconsin at Madison -1987
Instructional area(s): Human Behavior and Social Environment, Research and International Social Work
Research area(s): Effects of Spirituality on Emotional Well-Being, Family Violence, Stress and Coping, and Community Practice
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AUDIO: Interview With the NYACK NYC Education Department on WMCA
