Doreen Burdalski, assistant professor in fashion merchandising, was previously an adjunct faculty in fashion at Drexel University, and an assistant professor in the School of Business Administration at Philadelphia University. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Kate A. Dwinal, director of field experiences, was most recently employed as a reading coach at Glenside Elementary School in Reading, Pa. She is currently attending Penn State University where she is working toward completion of her master of education degree in curriculum and instruction.

Susan M. Hughes, Ph.D., assistant professor in psychology, was a visiting assistant professor at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. She holds a doctorate in biopsychology from the University at Albany, State University of New York.

A. Jane Johnson, assistant professor in digital media, taught as an adjunct in Albright’s digital media department in 2006. She has also taught at Pratt Institute at Munson Williams Proctor in Utica, N.Y, and at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. She holds a master of fine arts degree in combined media from Hunter College.

Jeffrey L. Kirchner, Ph.D., assistant professor in psychology, last served as a graduate research assistant at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received his doctorate in social psychology with a specialization in quantitative psychology.

John R. Martin Jr., Ph.D., visiting professor in political science, was an associate professor in political science at Dowling College in Oakdale, Long Island, N.Y. His specialty areas include American politics, American race relations, political theory, political economy, political parties and public policy. He holds a doctorate in political science from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Jayanthi Rajan, instructor in economics and business, last served as an instructor in residence in marketing at the University of Connecticut. Her teaching interests include integrated marketing communication, global marketing, consumer behavior, marketing research and strategy, advertising, media strategy and Internet marketing. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from Bangalore University in India.

Margaret Rakas, Ph.D., instructor in communication, was an adjunct instructor at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa., and at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa., where she taught “Media & Society” and “Public Speaking,” respectively. She holds a doctorate in mass media and communication, ABD 2006, from Temple University.

Ana Roqué, visiting professor of Spanish, is from Córdoba, Argentina. She is a teacher in a private prep school that focuses on business and has taught Spanish as a foreign language in Spain. She earned a master’s degree in English as a foreign language from the National University of Córdoba, where she was also certified as an English translator.

Bonnie M. (Molina) Rohde ’92, instructor in economics and business, has served as an adjunct at Albright since 2004. She is also owner of All About Business, a consulting company that develops business strategies and marketing plans for CEO’s and business owners. She received a master’s degree in business administration with a specialization in international business from St. Joseph’s University.

Geoffrey D. Schad, Ph.D., assistant professor in history, last served as a visiting assistant professor in history at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa. His specialization is Islamic world history and he is proficient in both spoken and written Arabic and French. He holds a doctorate in history from the University of Pennsylvania.

David R. Schreiber, visiting professor in music, is a percussionist with several years of teaching experience in the private sector. He has also worked extensively in the music industry in recording, management, marketing and publishing. He holds a master’s degree in music from the University of Miami.

Linghui Tang, Ph.D., associate professor in economics and business, was an assistant professor and International Business Program coordinator in the College of Business at The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. She holds a doctorate in international economics and applied econometrics from Syracuse University.

Eleonora Inés de la Torre, visiting profesor of Spanish, is from Córdoba, Argentina. She teaches Portuguese at the Blas Pascal University in Córdoba (a private Jesuit University). She is a translator from Spanish to Portuguese, and has worked in television and radio producing various programs for adolescents. She holds a master’s degree in communications from the National University of Córdoba.

Ada Silva Sykes, instructor in Spanish, has more than 20 years of teaching experience, 10 of which have been specific to teaching Spanish. Most recently, she was employed at Daniel Boone High School in Birdsboro, Pa., where she taught Spanish for eight years. She holds a master’s degree in education from Temple University.

Marian F. Wolbers, instructor in English as a second language, has been employed at Albright College as an adjunct instructor in the English and Fashion Merchandising & Design departments since 2000. She is a former writer and editor at Time-Life Books (Tokyo office) and Rodale Press, and has published books and articles on numerous subjects. She is currently in candidate status for her master’s degree at Kutztown University.