Faculty
Adam John, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of French and Spanish
ajohn@albright.edu
He holds a Ph.D. in French and Francophone cultures and civilizations from the Pennsylvania State University.
Adam R. Hersperger, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
ahersperger@albright.edu
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania (Cell and Molecular Biology)
B.S., Bucknell University (Cell Biology and Biochemistry)
Adrienne Lodge, M.S., C.F.E., C.A.M.S.
Adjunct Lecturer in Sociology-Criminal Justice
alodge@albright.edu
Villanova University
Albright College
Alberto Cacicedo, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
acacicedo@albright.edu
Ph.D., English Renaissance and Restoration Literature, Harvard University
A.M., English and American Language and Literature, Harvard University
B.A., English, Penn State
Andrew I. Samuelsen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology; Department Chair
asamuelsen@albright.edu
Ph.D., Oregon State University (Molecular and Cellular Biology)
M.S., University of New Hampshire (Botany)
B.S., SUNY Geneseo (Biology/Secondary Ed.)
Andrew Junikiewicz, CPA
Assistant Professor of Accounting, Department of Business, Accounting & Economics Co-Chair
ajunikiewicz@albright.edu
Arcana Albright, Ph.D.
Professor of French
aalbright@albright.edu
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
M.A., University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., Harvard University
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Barton Thompson, Ph.D.
Brandon Clinton, M.S.W.
Brenda Ingram-Wallace, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
bingramwallace@albright.edu
B.A., Youngstown State University
M.A., Miami University
Ph.D., Miami University
Brian J. Buerke, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physics, Department Chair
bbuerke@albright.edu
Ph.D., University of Rochester
M.A., University of Rochester
M.S., Miami University
B.S., Villanova University
Brian Levering, B.A.
Adjunct Instructor of Music (Guitar)
Brianlevering@gmail.com
B.A. Music Business, Lebanon Valley College
Brian N. Glaze, MFA
Associate Professor of Sculpture; Department Chair
bglaze@albright.edu
MFA, Sculpture, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
BFA, Sculpture, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Bridget A. Hearon, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
bhearon@albright.edu
B.A., Psychology, Bryn Mawr College
M.A., Psychology, Boston University
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Boston University
Clinical Internship, McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Bryce J. Brylawski, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
bbrylawski@albright.edu
Ph.D., Virginia Institute of Marine Science, The College of William and Mary (Marine Science)
M.S., University of Maryland Center for Ecological Science (Marine Ecological Estuarine Sciences)
B.A., St. Mary’s College of Maryland (Biology)
Christopher J. Catone, Ph.D., Chair
Associate Professor of Mathematics; Department Chair
ccatone@albright.edu
Ph.D.: University of Colorado at Boulder
B.S.: The College of New Jersey
Daniel Immel, D.M.A.
Adjunct Instructor of Music (Piano)
immel@kutztown.edu
D.M.A., The University of Texas at Austin
M.M., Indiana University at Bloomington
B.M., Boise State University
Daria J. Newfeld, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Finance
dnewfeld@albright.edu
B.S., B.A., Rider University
M.B.A., Rider University
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
David B. Nawrocki, Ph.D. '87
Associate Professor of Mathematics
dnawrocki@albright.edu
Ph.D.: Univeristy of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
B.S.: Albright College
David Kaul
Assistant Professor of Art and Computer Science
dkaul@albright.edu
MFA in Media Art from The Ohio State University
David Tanner, MPA
dean, arts and cultural resources.
dtanner@albright.edu
M.P.A., Museum Administration, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
B.A., English, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
B.A., History, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
B.S., Paralegal Studies, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Debra Kutz-Kuchowski, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor, Chair of the Education Department
dkutzzuchowski@albright.edu
Denise Shade
Adjunct Professor in Fashion
dshade@albright.edu
B.F.A. in Communication Design, Kutztown University
Derrick L. Thompson, Ed. D.
Assistant Professor of Music | Director of Choral Activities
dthompson@albright.edu
Ed.D.C.T., Teachers College, Columbia University,
Dissertation Title: A Collaborative Approach: Learning How Pedagogues of Singing and their Students Navigate the Choral and Solo Realms
M.M., Music in Choral Conducting, Messiah University
M.Ed., Education in Music and Music Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
M.A., Arts in Music, Morgan State University
B.A., Vocal Music Education (Program Honors), Lynchburg College
Devon B. Mason, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physics
dmason@albright.edu
Ph.D.: University at Albany
M.A.: University at Albany
B.S.: Mansfield University
B.S.: Air Force Institute of Technology
Dominic Polo Nanni
Instructor of English
dnanni@albright.edu
Bachelor of Arts, political science, Wayne State University (2014)
Master of Arts, rhetoric, Wayne State University (2019)
Doctor of Philosophy, rhetoric, Wayne State University (2022) — in progress, defending in a few months
Donald Quilinquin
Technical Director and Master Electrician
dquilinquin@albright.edu
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre with a Scenic Design focus from the University of Hawaii at Manoa
Erin Ventresca, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology; Health Sciences Advisor
eventresca@albright.edu
Ph.D., Temple University (Biology)
B.S., Ursinus College (Biology)
Farhad Saboori, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics
fsaboori@albright.edu
Ph.D.: Indiana University (economics)
B.A.: National University of Iran (economics)
Gertrude Eguae-Obazee, D.B.A.
Professor of Accounting Coordinator, ADP Accounting Program, Department of Business, Accounting & Economics Co-Chair
tobazee@albright.edu
D.B.A: Wilmington University
M.B.A.: Jackson State University
B.S.: Northwestern Oklahoma State University (economics/accounting)
Guillaume de Syon, Ph.D.
Professor of History
gdesyon@albright.edu
B. A. – Tufts University
M. A. – George Washington University
Ph.D. – Boston University
Gwendolyn Seidman, Ph.D.
Gwendolyn Seidman, Professor of Psychology
gseidman@albright.edu
B.A./B.S., Psychology and Statistics, The College of New Jersey
M.A., Psychology, New York University
Ph.D., Social and Personality Psychology, Quantitative Psychology minor, New York University
Heidi Mau, Ph.D., M.F.A.
Associate Professor of Communications; Faculty Advisor - Albright Arts Magazine
hmau@albright.edu
Ph.D., Temple University
M.F.A., Temple University
B.S., William James College of Grand Valley State University
Hilary Aquino, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Public Health
haquino@albright.edu
B.A. – Dickinson College
M.A., Ph.D. Stony Brook University
Huy Q. (David) Tran, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Business
htran@albright.edu
Ph.D. – University of Texas–Rio Grande Valley
M.B.A. – Eastern Illinois University
B.A. – National Economics University (Hanoi, Vietnam)
Ian Cost, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology
icost@albright.edu
Ian J. Rhile, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Department Chair
irhile@albright.edu
B.S.: Ursinus College
M.S.: Cornell University
Ph.D.: Cornell University
Irene Langran, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of General Education and Faculty Development; Professor of Political Science
ilangran@albright.edu
Ph.D.: University of Toronto
M.A.: Villanova University
B.A.: Villanova University
Recipient of the 2016 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching
James Speese
Lecturer of English
jspeese@albright.edu
Ph.D. Post WWII American Literature, Lehigh University
MA. English, Lehigh University
BA. English, Albright College
Jeffrey Lentz, M.M.
Senior Artist in Residence (Theatre/Music), Chair of Computer Science
jlentz@albright.edu
M.M., Yale University School of Music
B.A., Albright College
Jen Rock
Assistant Professor of Theatre
jrock@albright.edu
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Susquehanna University
Master of Fine Arts in Theatrical Lighting Design from the University of Connecticut.
Jennifer Koosed, Ph.D.
Professor of Religious Studies
jkoosed@albright.edu
Diploma in Jewish Studies from Oxford University
M.T.S. from Vanderbilt Divinity School
Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University
John Loos, B.M.
John Pankratz, Ph.D.
Jon Bekken, Ph.D.
Professor of Communication; Faculty Advisor, The Albrightian
jbekken@albright.edu
PhD. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A. University of Michigan
B.A. University of California at San Diego
Joseph Hocker, MFA
Assistant Professor of Photography and Digital Art
jhocker@albright.edu
Degrees:
MFA, Photography – Tyler School of Art, Temple University
BFA, Photography – The University of the Arts
Joycelyn Burdett, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Fashion Design
jburdett@albright.edu
Ph.D. in Human Ecology, Specialization: Dress History from The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
B.A. and M.A. in Clothing & Textiles: Design from San Francisco State University, California
Julia Heberle, Ph.D.
Julia Heberle, Associate Professor of Psychology
jheberle@albright.edu
B.A. Biology, The University of Chicago
M.A. Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D. Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
Julia Matthews, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Theatre
jmatthews@albright.edu
Ph.D., University of Warwick, U.K
M.Phil., University of St Andrews, Scotland
B.F.A., North Carolina School of the Arts
Justin J. Couchman, Ph.D.
Justin J. Couchman, Professor of Psychology
jcouchman@albright.edu
B.A. Philosophy (Mathematics minor), State University of New York at Fredonia
M.A. Psychology, University at Buffalo
Ph.D. Cognitive Psychology, University at Buffalo
Karen A. Campbell, Ph.D.
P. Kenneth Nase M.D. '55 Chair of Biology; Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dean of the Faculty
kcampbell@albright.edu
Ph.D., Indiana University (Vertebrate Physiology & Zoology)
M.Sc., York University (Invertebrate Endocrinology & Biochemistry)
B.Sc., Queen’s University (Biology & Zoology)
Katherine J. Lehman, Ph.D.
Chair, Associate Professor of Communications
klehman@albright.edu
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
M.A., University of Illinois at Springfield
B.A., Asbury College
Katherine L. Brown, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Spanish
kbrown@albright.edu
B.A., Hispanic Studies, College of William & Mary
Ph.D., Spanish, Yale University
Keith Feigenson, Ph.D.
Keith Feigenson, Associate Professor of Psychology
kfeigenson@albright.edu
B.A. Psychology, Haverford College
Ph.D. Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania
Kennon Rice, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of Urban Affairs program
krice@albright.edu
North Carolina State University
Keri Shultz
Instructor
kshultz@albright.edu
A native of York County, she graduated from Kutztown University with a bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications. She currently serves as Treasurer for the Berks County Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals and served as Advisor for the Youth Advisory Committee of the Berks County Community Foundation from 2016-2018.
Kristen T. Woodward, MFA
Professor of Art
kwoodward@albright.edu
MFA, studio art: Clemson University
BFA, printmaking: Syracuse University
Kylah Freeman
Adjunct Professor in Fashion
kfreeman@albright.edu
B.A. in Fashion Design from Albright College
M.S. in Global Fashion Enterprise from Thomas Jefferson University
Lawrence Morris, Ph.D
Associate Professor and Department Chair
lmorris@albright.edu
PhD, Harvard University
MA, Harvard University
BA, Catholic University of America
Lena Ziegler
Lecturer of English
lziegler@albright.edu
PhD Rhetoric and Writing Studies, Bowling Green State University 2021
MFA Creative Writing, Western Kentucky University 2017
BA English and Professional Writing, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 2009
Lesley Goodman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of English and Department Chair
lgoodman@albright.edu
Ph.D., English, Harvard University
M.A., English, Harvard University
B.A., English, Swarthmore College
Leslie Ann Leinbach
Instructor of English
EdM Educational Media, Temple University
BS Communications, Radio-Television-Film, Temple University
Lisa Bellantoni, Ph.D.
Department Chair; Associate Professor in Philosophy
lbellantoni@albright.edu
Ph.D., M.A., Philosophy, Vanderbilt University
B.A., Philosophy, Allegheny College
Lisa Hain, Psy.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
lhain@albright.edu
Psy.D., Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
M.S. Psychology, School Psychology Specialization Certification Program, Millersville University
B.A., Psychology, Pennsylvania State University
Lisa Wilder, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Economics
lwilder@albright.edu
B.S., Shippensburg University
M. A. and Ph.D., Virginia Tech
Liz Polley
Assistant Professor of Theatre
epolley@albright.edu
Bachelor of Arts from Albright College
Master of Fine Arts from Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music in Costume Design and Technology
Maria Escobar, Ph.D.
Matt Fotis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Theatre, Department Chair, Director of Undergraduate Research
mfotis@albright.edu
Ph.D. in Theatre, University of Missouri
M.A. in Theatre History & Criticism, Illinois State University
B.A. in Communications & Theatre Arts, Monmouth College
Matthew D. Sonntag, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
msonntag@albright.edu
B.A. – Coe College, 2008
Ph.D. – Northwestern University, 2013
MeeAe Oh-Ranck, M.S.
Associate Professor of Fashion Merchandising and Design
moh-ranck@albright.edu
M.S. in Digital Textile Design from Jefferson University (Philadelphia University)
M.S. in Textile Design from Philadelphia University
B.F.A. with a major in Fashion Design from Moore College
Melissa Katz, M.A.
Senior Instructor of Spanish
mkatz@albright.edu
Melissa Katz holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. in Spanish from the University of Virginia.
Melissa Wells, M.B.A.
Academic Program Chair, Business Administration and Digital Marketing & Sales, SPS
mwells@albright.edu
M.B.A., LaSalle University, summa cum laude
Beta Gamma Sigma, National Business Honor Society for AACSB-accredited institutions
B.S., Business Administration, Albright College, cum laude
Michael A. Armato, Ph.D.
Chair of the Department of Government, Public Service & Health, Associate Professor of Political Science, Pre-Law Advisor, Director of the Public Policy and Administration Program, Director of the Legal Studies Program
marmato@albright.edu
Ph.D. : University at Albany, State University of New York
M.A. : University at Albany, State University of New York
B.A. : Wagner College
Michelle McGowan, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish
Ph.D. in Spanish literature — Penn State University
Midori E. Hartman Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Classical Studies
mhartman@albright.edu
Ph.D. Historical Studies: Christianity in Late Antiquity (Drew University)
M.A.: Theological Studies (Vancouver School of Theology)
M.A.: Ancient Culture, Religion, and Ethnicity (University of British Columbia)
B.A.: Historic Preservation, Classical Civilization (University of Mary Washington)
Mike D'Errico, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Music & Computer Science | Director of Music Technology & Composition | Music Department Chair
mderrico@albright.edu
B.M., Music Education, University of New Hampshire
M.A., Music, Tufts University
Ph.D., Musicology, University of California, Los Angeles
Nathan Henceroth, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Political Science
nhenceroth@albright.edu
Ph.D. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.S., Univerzita Karlova v Praze
B.A., Centre College
Nicholas A. Piro, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
npiro@albright.edu
B.S. – California Institute of Technology, 2004
Ph.D. – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009
Pamela G. Artz, Ph.D. '87
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
partz@albright.edu
B.S.: Albright College
Ph.D.: University of Pennsylvania
Patricia Turning, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History; Chair of Department
pturning@albright.edu
B.A, M.A. – The University of Akron
Ph.D. – The University of California, Davis
Rachel Liberatore, M.A.
Director of the Writing Center
rliberatore@albright.edu
Richard P. Schott, MBA
Senior Instructor of Economics and Business
rschott@albright.edu
M.B.A.: Saint Joseph’s University
B.S.: University of Richmond
Rodney E. Warfield, Ed.D.
Professor of Education, Coordinator of Graduate Studies
rwarfield@albright.edu
Ed.D., Temple University, with additional Graduate work at the University of Maryland, the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, and Millersville University
M.S., Millersville University
B.S., Millersville University
Scott DeLoach
Lecturer of English
sdeloach@albright.edu
Ph.D. (Composition & Applied Linguistics) – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A. (English) – Humboldt State University
B.A. (English) – CSU Channel Islands
Soma Ghosh, Ph.D.
Professor of Economics
sghosh@albright.edu
Ph.D., Economics, Clark University
M.A., Economics, Clark University
Stefanie I. Kasparek, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science
Master of Arts degree in American studies/political science/international law — Tuebingen University, Germany
Ph.D. in political science — Temple University
Susan Hughes, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology, Director of Evolutionary Studies Program, Psychology Department Chair
shughes@albright.edu
B.S. Psychobiology, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Ph.D. Biopsychology, University at Albany, State University of New York
Suzanne Palmer
Associate Professor of Legal Studies in Business; Coordinator-Sustainable Business minor; Department of Business, Accounting & Economics
spalmer@albright.edu
A.B., Government and Law, Lafayette College
J.D. cum laude, Boston University Law School
LL.M., Law & Economics, George Mason University School of Law
Tamara Black, M.M.
Instructor of Music (Voice/Theory/History)
tblack@albright.edu
B.M., Westminster Choir College
M.M., Temple University
Tamra Fisher
Visiting Associate Professor of Business
Master in Business Administration
Alvernia University
Bachelor of Arts
Communications and Fashion Merchandising
Albright College
Thomas E. Zaher, CPA, CGMA, CSEP
Lecturer in Accounting
Bachelor’s degree — Wilkes
MBA in accounting — Temple University
Timothy D. Gross, M.A.
Director of Symphonic Band
tgross@albright.edu
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Gratz College
Victor J. Forte, Ph.D.
Professor of Religious Studies
vforte@albright.edu
Ph.D.: Religion – Temple University (2005)
M.A.: Religion – Temple University (1999)
M.S.: Environmental Science – Drexel University (1992)
B.A.: Biology – Millersville State University (1980)
Wendy Bartkus, M.S.
Instructor of Applied Psychology, Academic Program Chair, School of Professional Studies
wbartkus@albright.edu
B.S., DeSales University
M.S., Chestnut Hill College