Our Faculty


Wesleyan FULL-TIME Faculty listing

PHDs, NOT TEACHING ASSISTANTS. Wesleyan’s faculty has been ranked among the best in the nation. You won’t find a large lecture hall on the Wesleyan campus. Our professors teach seminar style and expect students to join in the conversation. Wesleyan’s full-time faculty members hold the highest degrees in their fields from places like Oxford, MIT, Georgetown, Duke, Loyola University, University of California at Berkeley, Wake Forest, Vanderbilt, and Yale.

Wesleyan College’s faculty have been ranked among the Nation’s Best by Forbes Magazine, highlighted and reported by CBS Money Watch, and by The Princeton Review. According to student surveys conducted by The Princeton Review, Wesleyan students praise these “excellent…open-minded professors who teach … how to look at things from different perspectives.”

Listen to a few of our exceptional professors in these videos.

 

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Dennis Applebee in Art Studio
Dennis Applebee
Professor of Art (478) 757-5194 Profile
Faculty member Charles Benesh stands in front of white board
Charles Benesh
Associate Professor of Physics (478) 757-5265 Profile
Brooke Bennett-Day sitting on bench in the college quad
Brooke Bennett-Day
Professor of Psychology (478) 757-3749 Profile
Virginia Blake smiles for the camera
Virginia Blake
Archivist/Public Services Librarian (478) 757-5274 Profile
Faculty Holly L Boettger Tong in lab
Holly L. Boettger-Tong
Professor of Biology (478) 757-5276 Profile
Faculty member Karen Bray smiles for the camera outside of Tate Building.
Karen Bray
Associate Professor of Religious Studies & Philosophy (478) 757-2839 Profile
Rhiannon Bruner smiles for the camera
Rhiannon Bruner
Electronic Resource Manager (478) 757-5202 Profile
Faculty member Holly Cole stands outside in the quad and smiles for the camera.
Holly Cole
Associate Professor of Psychology (478) 757-3706 Profile
Stephanie DeMer
Stephanie Dowda DeMer
Assistant Professor of Art (478) 757-2814 Profile
Sarah Jacqueline Harrell DeSmet outside in quad
Saralyn DeSmet
Professor of Modern Languages (478) 757-5222 Profile
Melanie Doherty stands in front of Candler building.
Melanie Doherty
Professor of English (478) 757-5230 Profile
Professor Deidra Donmoyer sits in her office.
Deidra Donmoyer
Professor of Communication (478) 757-5208 Profile
Barbara Donovan outside in the Campus quad
Barbara Donovan
Professor of Political Science (478) 757-5113 Profile
Professor Thomas Ellington smiles for the camera.
Thomas C. Ellington
Professor of Political Science (478) 757-3797 Profile
Faculty member Glenda Ferguson sits in her lab
Glenda Ferguson
Professor of Chemistry (478) 757-5241 Profile
James B. Ferrari outside with binoculars
James B. Ferrari
Professor of Biology (478) 757-5227 Profile
Robert Fieldsteel artist-in-residence outside Porter Auditorium
Robert Fieldsteel
artist-in-residence, playwriting (478) 757-3879 Profile
Sirena Sawyer Fritz in her office
Sirena Sawyer Fritz
Director & Associate Professor of Nursing (478) 757-5234 Profile
Faculty member Chenny Gann poses for the camera.
Chenny Q. Gan
M.A. Program Director, Associate Professor of Music (478) 757-5147 Profile
Alexis Gregg in Ceramics studio
Alexis Gregg
Associate Professor of Art (478) 757-5196 Profile
Faculty member Ellen Hanson sits at her piano in her office
Ellen Hanson
Associate Professor of Music (478) 757-3985 Profile
Faculty member Tonya Harter on Mount Vernon Porch.
Tonya Harter
Assistant Professor of Nursing (478) 477-1110 Profile
Yurie Hayashi
Yurie Hayashi
Painting and Drawing Fellow (478) 757-5189 Profile
Professor Girim Jung outside
Girim Jung
Assistant Professor Religion (478) 757-2820 Profile
Professor Kara Kostluk smiles for the camera outside of Taylor building.
Kara Kostiuk
Associate Professor of Accounting (478) 757-5191 Profile
Joe Lease stands outside in the quad
Joe Lease
Associate Professor of English (478) 757-5243 Profile
Professor Laura Lease in Wesleyan Quad
Laura Lease
Associate Professor of English / Dean for Teaching, Learning, & Student Success (478) 757-5232 Profile
Frazer Lively sits on bench outside porter
Frazer Lively
Professor of Theatre (478) 757-5250 Profile
Karen Lockwood smiles for the camera.
Karen Lockwood
Assistant Professor of Nursing (478) 757-2057 Profile
Faculty member Michael McGhee smiles for the camera in front of Wesleyan Organ
Michael McGhee
Associate Professor of Music, Music Dept. Chair (478) 757-2433 Profile
Professor Megan McNahon stands in the quad at Wesleyan
Megan McMahon
Associate Professor of Accounting (478) 757-2466 Profile
EMBA professor, Suzanne Minarciness
Suzanne Minarcine
Assistant Professor (478) 757-5132 Profile
Regina B. Oost sitting at her desk in her office
Regina B. Oost
Professor of English (478) 757-5181 Profile
Geff Oztunc outside
Gokhan Oztunc
Director of I/O Psychology Graduate Program & Assistant Professor of Psychology (478) 757-5225 Profile
Kristina Peavy in the library
Kristina Peavy
Librarian & Library Director (478) 757-5201 Profile
Barry Rhoades in Biology classroom
Barry K. Rhoades
Professor of Biology (478) 757-5238 Profile
Professor Marsha Roberts stands outside Munroe Science Center
Marsha Ward Roberts
Associate Professor of Nursing (478) 757-2813 Profile
Professor James Rowan in Munroe Science Center lab
James Rowan
Professor of Psychology (478) 757-5236 Profile
Alain-Richard Sappi standing outside of Tate
Alain-Richard Sappi
Associate Professor of Modern Languages (478) 757-5231 Profile
Wanda T. Schroeder in Biology lab
Wanda T. Schroeder
Professor of Biology (478) 757-4026 Profile
EMBA program director, Seth Selke
Seth D. Selke
Assistant Professor of Business & Director of Graduate Business Programs (478) 757-5184 Profile
Professor Brandi Miller
Brandi Simpson Miller
Assistant Professor of History (478) 757-3712 Profile
Nicholas J. Steneck sitting in his office in front of bookcase
Nicholas Steneck
Professor of History (478) 757-2811 Profile
Laura Jessica Strausberg on steps of Tate
Laura Strausberg
Associate Professor of Chemistry (478) 757-5252 Profile
Faculty member Deonna Tanner smiles for the camera.
Deonna Tanner
Associate Professor of Nursing (478) 757-5168 Profile
Professor smiles for the camera.
Michele Tuer
Professor of Psychology (478) 757-2040 Profile
Cuyler Warnock
Cuyler Warnock
Assistant Professor of Mathematics (478) 757-5185 Profile
Associate Professor Education, LaTeshia Warren
LaTeshia Warren
Associate Professor Education (478) 757-5262 Profile
Professor Andrew Wheeler smiles for the camera.
Andrew M. Wheeler
Assistant Professor of Nursing (478) 757-2867 Profile
Virginia B. Wilcox surrounded by educational toys she uses to help teaching in the classroom
Virginia B. Wilcox
Professor of Education (478) 757-5279 Profile
Stephen Wisker
Stephen Wisker
Lecturer of Theatre (478) 757-5221 Profile
Ying Zhen on front steps of Tate
Ying Zhen
Associate Professor of Business and Economics (478) 757-3917 Profile
Wesleyan Adjunct Faculty 2024-2025

WESLEYAN COLLEGE ADJUNCT FACULTY 2024-2025

  • Alexandra Arute-Kacheris, Instructor of Horseback Riding. B.A. (Psychology), Trinity College.
     
  • William Ayears, Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.A. (Humanities), Washington State University.
     
  • Emma Butler, Instructor of English. B.A.Ed. in English Education, University of Mississippi, M.A.Ed. in Secondary Education (English), Kennesaw State University.
     
  • Terence Cantwell, Instructor of Music. B.Mus (Music Performance), M.M., University of Georgia. 
     
  • Alan Chan, Instructor of Music. B.M. (Theory and Composition), University of Miami; M.M. (Composition), University of Missouri – Kansas City; D.M.A. (Composition), University of Southern California.
     
  • Sergey Y. Chernokov, Instructor of Computer Science. B.B.A. (Management Information Systems), M.B.A. (Information Systems), Georgia College & State University.
     
  • William Clark, Instructor of Business. B.S. (Information Science and Technology), MLD, Pennsylvania State University; MDIV, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; DSL (Strategic Leadership), Regent University.
     
  • Chris “Topper” Cogan, Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.A. (Psychology), M.S. (Exercise and Sport Sciences), Texas Tech University.
     
  • Tanner Coleman, Instructor of Art. BFA (Sculpture), University of Georgia.
     
  • Rosalyn De Luna, Instructor of Mathematics. B.A. (Mathematics), Mercer University; M.Ed. (Mathematics), Georgia State University.
     
  • Robert Fieldsteel, Instructor of Theatre. Artist in Residence - Playwriting. B.A. (English), Dartmouth College; M.A. (Clinical Psychology), Antioch University.
     
  • Jill Foote-Hutton, Instructor of Art. BFA, Webster University; MFA (Art), University of Mississippi.
     
  • Samantha Friedman, Instructor of Music. B.A. (Russian and Music), Sarah Lawrence College; MM (Performance), Mercer University; DMA (Vocal Performance), University of Georgia.
     
  • Mariana Furlin ’92, Instructor of Art. B.A. (Psychology), Wesleyan College; M.S. (Art Education), Florida State University.
     
  • Denise Greaves, Instructor of Business. B.A. (Criminal Justice), Long Island University; M.B.A. (Human Resources Management), University of Phoenix; J.D., University of the District of Columbia; Ed.S. (Media), University of West Georgia; Ed.D. (Leadership), American College of Education.
     
  • Jessica Hardman, Instructor of Dance and Yoga. B.F.A. (Dance), University of Southern Mississippi.
     
  • Carl Hodge, Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.A. (Accounting), St. Leo College.
     
  • Hillary Hoover, Instructor of Communications. B.S. (Speech), Kansas State University; M.A. (Speech Communication), Minnesota State University.
     
  • LeeAnn Jones, Instructor of Nursing. A.S.N., Albany State University; B.S.N., Georgia Southwestern State University. 
     
  • I-Fan Knotts, Instructor of Spanish. B.A. (Spanish), M.A. (Romance Languages), Ph.D. (Spanish), Texas Tech University.
     
  • Miriam Langley, Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S. (Family & Consumer Sciences), M.Ed., University of Georgia.
     
  • Allarey A. Magallano, Instructor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N. (Nursing Administration), Georgia College and State University.
     
  • Jarod Morse, Instructor of Biology. B.S. (Biology), Saginaw Valley State University; M.S. (Biology), Bowling Green State University.
     
  • Theresa Mosbrucker, Instructor of Spanish. B.A, University of Georgia; M.A. (Spanish Language and Culture), University of Salamanca, Spain.
     
  • Mallory Neil, Instructor of History. B.A. (History), Georgia College; M.A. (History), Clemson University; Ph.D., (History), University of Houston.
     
  • Barry Rhoades, Professor Emeritus. B.A. (Psychology), Colorado College; A.M. (Behavioral Sciences – Biopsychology), University of Chicago; Ph.D. (Physiology), University of California, Berkeley.
     
  • Barbara Rowan, Instructor of Business. B.A. (Mathematics), Malone College; M.S. (Psychology), Georgia College & State University; PhD (Assessment & Measurement), James Madison University.
     
  • Andrew Russell, Instructor of Business. B.A. (Psychology), State University of New York at Plattsburg; J.D., Albany Law School.
     
  • Sandra Scheier, Instructor of Psychology. B.A. (Psychology), University of South Carolina; M.S. (Psychology), Augusta University.
     
  • Anna Schmitz, Instructor of Music. B.A. (Elementary Education), Southwestern College; B.A. in Music (Horn), University of Northern Iowa; M.M.E. (Music Education), Georgia College and State University.
     
  • Tisha Simeral, Instructor of Music. B.S. (Food Science), B.M. (Jazz Studies), The Ohio State University; M.A. (Music), Middle Tennessee State University.
     
  • Shara Veda, Instructor of Spanish. M.A. (Latin America Area Studies), University of London; M.A. (Modern Languages - Spanish), Ph.D., University of St. Andrews - Scotland.
     
  • LaTeshia Warren, Instructor of Education. B.S. (Middle School Education), Georgia State University; M.Ed. (Post-Secondary Education), Troy University: Ph.D. (Curriculum and Instruction), Mercer University.
     
  • Sabrina Warren ’04, Instructor of Music. B.A. (Vocal Performance), Wesleyan College; M.M. (Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy), Belmont University; D.M.A. (Vocal Performance), University of Memphis.
     
  • Matthew Wentz, Instructor of English. A.A (French), B.A. (English), Middle Georgia State University; M.A. (English), Georgia Southern University.
     
  • JoungHwa Woo, Instructor of French. B.F.A., KookMin University, Korea; B.S., M.S. (Interior Architecture and Design), Ecole Camondo, France; M.A. (French), Florida State University.
     
  • Vincent Youngbauer, Instructor of History. B.S. Secondary Education in Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary Education, Social Studies), The Pennsylvania State University; M.S. (Education), Wilkes University; Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Language, Culture, and Society), The Pennsylvania State University.
Wesleyan Emeriti Faculty
  • Dr. Fletcher Clark Anderson, Professor Emeritus of Music (1970-2005)Dr. H. Elizabeth Bailey, Professor Emerita of Art (1976-2020)
  • Mr. Arch F. Beckelheimer, Jr., * Associate Professor Emeritus of English (1962-1991)
  • Dr. Ernestine Bledsoe 1933, * Professor Emerita of Education and Psychology (1954-1977)
  • Dr. David A. Bobbitt, Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication (1999-2021)
  • Ms. Nadine Cheek 1979, Professor Emerita of Music (1997-2023)
  • Dr. Lillian M. Cowie, * Professor Emerita of Biology (1956-1980)
  • Dr. William Leonard Curry, Professor Emeritus of Psychology (1970-2007)
  • Ms. Frances de La Rosa, Professor Emerita of Painting and Drawing (1998-2023)
  • Mr. Charles Edward Eikner, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Music (1973-2013)
  • Dr. Horace Benton Gray, * Professor Emeritus of Education (1962-1976)
  • Ms. Patricia Ross Hardeman 1968, * Professor of Biology and Registrar Emerita (1974-1985; 1988-2014)
  • Ms. Mary Pate Hatfield 1948, * Professor Emerita of Speech (1951-1980)
  • Dr. Joseph A. Iskra, Jr., Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (1983-2021)
  • Dr. Hilary Watson Kight, Professor Emerita of Mathematics (1984-2009)
  • Mr. George W. McKinney, * Professor Emeritus of Theatre (1964-1989)
  • Mr. Norman Parrish McLean, * Professor Emeritus of Music (1952-1985)
  • Dr. Darlene Debault Mettler, * Professor Emerita of English (1987-2008)
  • Dr. Glenna Dod Meyer, Professor Emerita of Business and Economics (1983-2020)
  • Ms. Eunice Ann Munck 1938, * Professor Emerita of English (1950-1991)
  • Dr. Bernard Constantine Murdoch, * Professor Emeritus of Psychology (1954-1991)
  • Dr. Patrick C. Pritchard, * Professor Emeritus of Education (1999-2019)
  • Dr. Jacob S. Quiambao, * Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Religion, and Missions (1974-1991)
  • Ms. Hasseltine Neal Roberts 1960, * Librarian Emerita (1964-2004)
  • Dr. Sylvia L. Ross 1992 (HON), * Professor Emerita of Music (1960-1993)
  • Ms. Cornelia Anna Shiver 1925, * Associate Professor Emerita of History (1952-1974)
  • Dr. William Earl Strickland, * Professor Emeritus of Religion (1960-1979)
  • Dr. Leah Audrey Strong, * Professor Emerita of American Studies and United States Language and Literature (1961-1987)
  • Dr. Leah Marcile Taylor, Professor Emerita of History (1969-2005)
  • Dr. Philip Davis Taylor, Professor Emeritus of Economics (1991-2018)
  • Ms. Corawayne W. Wright, * Associate Librarian Emerita (1969-1989)
  • Ms. Ruth Harley Young, * Librarian Emerita (1959-1963)

* deceased

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