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Mara Adams, PhD
Teaches Theology and coordinates service learning
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
Alec Brown, PhD
Dr. Brown teaches introductory and advanced courses in chemistry, specializing in teaching organic chemistry and using active-learning in both the lecture and laboratory classroom.
Malia Duffy, MSN-FNP, MSPH
Malia Duffy is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Public Health. She earned degrees from Simmons College, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard University where she was a Presidential Scholar.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
Joe Golden
Master of Public Health Program Coordinator
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Duk Kim
Teaches political science and international studies.
Anthony Morales
Tony is an adjunct instructor in the Sales and Marketing Department and also teaches classes for SAU Professional Development.
Lisa Powell, PhD
Prof. Powell's teaching and research in theology and ethics consider the contributions of non-dominant communities on the development of Christian thought and action.
Erin Sodawasser-Hermiston
Erin Sodawasser-Hermistion is the Clinical Instructor for the Applied Practicum Experience in the Master of Public Health Program.
Brittany Tullis, PhD
Teaches courses on Latin/x American literature, culture, comics, and gender studies in Spanish and Latinx Studies; Justice, Diversity, and Gender Studies; and International Studies.
Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Dave Baker
Operations Manager and voice of KALA
Amanda Bohnert
Bohnert has a broad background in several areas including biology, genetics, animal behavior, anatomy, ecology, and environmental science. She teaches introductory Biology courses as well as electives such as forensics.
Matthew JM Coomber
Prof. Coomber's teaching focuses on the intersections that develop between Bible and culture, shaping societal aspects ranging from politics to artistic expression.
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Robert "Bud" Grant, PhD
Fr. Bud teaches Environmental Theology, philosophy (esp. Kant and Aristotle), Historical Theology, especially IV Century, west, with an emphasis of Saint Ambrose of Milan.
Matthew Halfhill, PhD
Dr. Halfhill is continuing his interest in the expression of transgene marker technologies, and is currently involved in the development of transgenic systems for educational purposes.
Tom Hosmanek
Teaches intro and advanced sales courses. His specialties are personal selling and sales management.
Henry Karp
Rabbi Karp teaches Introduction to Judaism for the Theology Department.
Maria Kouti, PhD
Teaches linguistics and Spanish courses.
Brenda Peters, PhD
Dr. Peters teaches several classes in Anatomy and Physiology, a non-majors course focusing on humans and disease, and a major course focusing on animal and plant structure and function.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Dennis Tarasi, PhD
Dr. Tarasi teaches introductory biology courses for majors and non-majors, environmental science, and upper level biology courses. His specialty is community ecology and invasive species biology
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Rebecca Arnold
Rebecca Arnold, MPH, brings 20 years of global health experience, from grassroots to national levels. Areas of expertise include social and behavior change; capacity strengthening; and management and leadership.
Ruby Batimana
Batimana is currently serving as the Evaluator for the SAMHSA grant in partnership with The Robert Young Center/UnityPoint. She also teaches for Orion Technical College.
John Bowser
Adjunct professor and Research and Evaluation Consultant for the Master of Public Health program.
Colleen Doak
A faculty member in the Master of Public Health program, Dr. Doak researches how public health messages impact the physical and social health of a community.
Jordan Franks
Jordan is a Production Specialist working for SAUtv and the Communications and Marketing Office.
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
L. Joseph Hebert
Teaches political philosophy, constitutional law, and American government with an emphasis on theories of virtue and their application to law and political leadership.
Ella Johnson
Dr. Johnson teaches undergraduate courses in Christian systematic theology and some upper level courses in the areas of ecclesiology, sacraments, and spirituality.
Kirk Kelley, PhD
Teaches courses in human anatomy and physiology as well as a course on the biology and culture of the French Alps. He also directs the department’s program in cadaver dissection.
Arturo Meijide Lapido
Areas of interest include 20th and 21st Spanish and Galician literature, film and media studies, theater and performance, transatlantic studies, comics and graphic novels, and representation of violence in popular culture.
Michele Petersen
Teaches introductory courses in theology and philosophy. Her specialty is in the theology, philosophy, spirituality, and pedagogy of Edith Stein and the religious philosophy of Paul Ricoeur.
Melissa Sharer
Director of the Master of Public Health program and Assistant Professor.
Erica Thomas, DHEd, CHES
Teaches nutrition and wellness concepts courses, as well as exercise physiology lab.

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