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Therese Anderson
Instructor
Chemistry

Therese Anderson received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry/Microbiology, her Master of Science in Biochemistry and her Master of Science in Teaching from the University of Maine. She has worked at Colby College's Chemistry Department, and the University of Maine's Water Research Institute and Department of Chemistry. In addition, she has worked for Northeast Laboratory Services, URS and Summit Environmental Consultants, Inc. Therese's relationship with Husson began in 2008, when she joined the staff as an adjunct instructor before becoming a full-time member of the faculty.

All together, Therese has over 20 years experience working with organic chemicals, including sampling, extraction and analysis of data at both public and private laboratories. As an Organic Chemist she has worked closely with Federal, State and Local officials in the analysis of organochlorine pesticides, herbicides, polychlorinated biphenyls, brominated flame retardants and dioxins/furans in a variety of matrices. She is experienced in the evaluation of data for adherence to Quality Assurance and Quality Control protocols and has served as in house data evaluator and has conducted training on health and safety issues and data ethics.

Jonathan Bayless Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
(207) 941-7015

Jonathan Bayless earned his B.A. in mathematical sciences along with a minor in philosophy from Clemson University. He went on to earn his A.M. and Ph.D. in Mathematics from Dartmouth College, where he studied analytic number theory under respected number theorist Carl Pomerance. His thesis, entitled 'Carmichael's Conjecture and the unit group function', considers two analogues of Carmichael's Conjecture for the Euler function. He also has a joint publication in Acta Arithmetica relating to the Lang-Trotter Conjecture for elliptic curves and a publication in Mathematics of Computation on the computational complexity of the Lucas-Pratt primality proving algorithm. Along with his degrees, Jonathan's academic career has brought him numerous honors and awards, including a GAANN Fellowship at Dartmouth, and the Samuel Maner Martin Award and the Most Outstanding Senior Science Student Award at Clemson. While at Husson, Jonathan was selected as a national Project NExT Fellow (New Experiences in Teaching) for 2009-2010, along with 83 other new mathematics and statistics Ph.D.'s across the nation. He is currently a member of the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America.

Jonathan's publications, written alone or as part of a team, include: On the permutation group generated by an n-cycle and a product of two transpositions, Clemons University Honors Thesis, Average Frobenius distributions for elliptical curves with non trivial rational torsion in Acta Arighmetics, and The Lucas-Pratt primality tree in Mathematics of Computation. His most recent presentation was on the unit group function. He is currently a member of the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America.

Karl Bishop
Assistant Professor
Chemistry
(207) 941-7141

Karl Bishop graduated from high school in Ohio and moved west to attend college in the Rocky Mountains at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. Karl earned a double-major Bachelor's degree in chemistry and physics. After starting his graduate education in physics at the University of Maine, Karl moved to Syracuse, New York, where he earned a Ph.D. in Biophysics at Syracuse University. Karl then moved to San Francisco for a post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of California. Upon completion of his academic training Karl has held a number of positions in industry and academia before returning to Maine to raise a family.

Karl has published articles in many scientific journals (Biochemistry, Journal of Magnetic Resonance, Nucleic Acids Research, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and the Journal of the American Chemical Society) as well as several book chapters. His research program covers a broad range of topics ranging from nucleic acid structure and drug development to ceramic membranes used in sustainable energy development. A research program for undergraduates encompassing these areas is available in the Chemistry Program at Husson University in cooperation with Zeomatrix, LLC, a materials science company based in Orono, Maine. Karl is a co-founder of Zeomatrix and serves as its Chief Technical Officer. As the chemistry program at Husson University grows, summer internship opportunities will be available for students interested in a career in applying chemical principles to developing products for environmental remediation and alternative energy sources.

Personal Statement
Two of my favorite quotes are "Chance favors the prepared mind." by Louis Pasteur and "It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer." by Albert Einstein. These summarize my philosophy in my teaching and my research. I try to encourage my students to keep trying, keep preparing, and keep studying. My hope is that some of my enthusiasm for science and discovery is passed along to my students. I believe that when we stop learning, we stop growing. If we stop growing, we stop living.

Robert Brooks Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Science and Humanities
(207) 941-7143

Robert Brooks received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Idaho with a dual-major of Zoology and Chemistry with an Art Design minor. His Master of Science degree in Human Biodynamics and Physiology is from the University of Wisconsin. Most recently, Robert's Ph.D. was earned at Washington State University, where he again dual-majored and authored two dissertations in the disciplines of Biomechanics and Health Services Education.

Robert worked as an Anatomical Pathologist at the Washington State University's Human Anatomy Lab for nearly a decade. He has been a Visiting Professor at Wake Forest University; an Assistant Professor at Lyndon State College in Vermont; an Assistant Professor/Director of Biomechanics Laboratory at Pacific University in Oregon; and an Assistant Professor at Fort Lewis College in Colorado.

Along with teaching duties at Husson, he also pursues his own research interests. Most recently, those interests have involved cellular mechanisms associated with aging, muscle growth and wasting. He is interested especially in the effects of swimming on the body.

Kevin Casey B.A., M.A.
Executive Director, Information Resources and Library Services
Assistant Professor *Administrator with faculty rank
English Program
(207) 941-7123

Although his Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Master's degree from the University of Connecticut are in English Literature, Kevin serves as Husson's Executive Director of Information Resources and Library Services. And while he spends much of his time working with servers, mice and cabling, instead of Hemingway, Coleridge and Emerson, he visits them when he can. Kevin is also a Registered Maine Guide, and has had the pleasure of teaching Fly Fishing at the University, as well as a number of English and Computer Information Systems courses over the last ten years.

Personal Statement
"Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?" -- T.S. Eliot
Throughout history, men and women have made enormous sacrifices and have risked even death for the chance to access the kinds of information that might lead to wisdom. The "Information Revolution" has made more of this raw information available to more people than ever before, but often, that which exists in abundance is not held in great value. It is the role of today's educator -- not just to provide information -- but to help students and ultimately society develop meaning and value for this information, to define and create a path to wisdom.

Adam Crowley B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(c)
Assistant Professor
English
(207) 992-1980

Adam Crowley received both his B.A. and M.A. in English from the University of Maine, Orono. He is currently working towards his Ph.D. in English from the University of New Brunswick. Adam has taught English skills at Beal College, the University of Maine and the University of New Brunswick.

Writing numerous pieces of fiction, he has been published by such entities as The Maine Review, Seattle Press, The Stolen Island Review, PeriodBooks.com, Spoiledink.com and QWERTY. Adam has been the recipient of grants and fellowships, most notably the Magee Fellowhip in the Humanities and Social Sciences, the English Graduate Society Travel Grant and the University of New Brunswick English Department Travel Grant. He also received a nomination for Best New American Voices, 2004. Although an English scholar, Adam is also a student of the German language.

Aaron Domina Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Biochemistry and Microbiology
(207) 992-4935

Dr. Aaron Domina joined Husson University in July 2009 with an appointment in both Pharmacy and Biology. Previously, he taught for five years as an Assistant Professor of Biology at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts. He earned a B.S. degree in Biochemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, followed by a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Dartmouth Medical School. For his graduate work, he studied the phosphorylation of MCL-1, a protein that helps regulate cell death. Aaron then studied host-pathogen interactions (e.g. Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis virus, Sindbis virus, SARS virus, and Bacillus anthracis) during a postdoctoral research appointment at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He has co-authored research articles in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, Oncogene, and Virology and for his graduate studies received the The John W. Strohbehn Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as hiking, backpacking, gardening, and supporting various social justice and environmental efforts.

Personal Statement
I am grateful for the educational opportunities I have received and am appreciative for the generous investment of numerous individuals. In turn, I seek to invest in the education of my students. For each course, I diligently prepare to challenge students to learn the subject and support them to do so. While expectations are set high, I value every student and encourage each to achieve her or his full potential, even those who might struggle with the material. While it is difficult to get to know every student in a larger lecture, I welcome students to stop by my office for more personal instruction.

In addition to classroom learning, I promote student engagement with various social and environmental issues. Some of my most meaningful student interactions have come during discussions on how a student plans to become involved in a larger community by addressing a particular problem. I hope to continue not only to prepare students for their chosen profession, but also to promote their involvement with the needs of the world around them.

Stephanie Gross Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Associate Professor
English
(207) 973-1051

With a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma in English, where Stephanie taught for the past fifteen years before coming to Maine, Stephanie teaches writing and literature courses, specializing in women's literature, American literature, and theory. Her dissertation centers on the notion that Willa Cather, in her own fin de siecle conservatism, is actually a radical critic of American consumer culture. With an affinity for virtually all periods of literature, Stephanie's favorite is the period in America from Emerson to the 1930s, including expatriate women writers, and the so-called regionalist writers like Maine's own Sarah Orne Jewett of the late nineteenth century. She is also partial to the British Romantics, especially William Blake, and to George Eliot, as well as to the British Modernists.

Personal Statement
My favorite thing in teaching is introducing students to the idea that their own ideas actually have a history, and that many of the same contradictions in the culture today have been present in American culture since our beginnings. Many of the ideas Emerson or Whitman were wrestling with are still with us. I also continue to teach writing, not only in composition courses, but in all my courses. In my opinion, good writing and close reading are the most valuable skills students acquires in college life since they enable students to become critical thinkers about their own lives, and about the world around them and the information presented to them from that world.

Cliff Guthrie Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Religion and Humanities
(207) 941-7760

Cliff Guthrie received his B.S. in Political Science and Religion from Duke University and his M.Div. with Honors from Candler School of Theology from Emory University.

Both while a graduate student and after receiving his M.Div., he served as a pastor in churches in Kentucky and Georgia. Cliff then went on to round out his academic studies by receiving a Ph.D. in Religion from the Department of Theological Studies at Emory University. He began his professional career in academics as an adjunct faculty member at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Since then, his journey has involved posts such as Adjunct Faculty, Drew University; Assistant Professor, Bangor Theological Seminary; Visiting Scholar, Columbia University; Associate Professor, Bangor Theological Seminary; and Visiting Scholar, Cambridge University.

Cliff is currently conducting a pilot study on word use in sermons using computer content analysis and is also writing a paper on the history and state of religion in Maine. Outside the realm of academics, Cliff enjoys sailing, skiing and working on his home.

Personal Statement
I think we are witnessing what E.O. Wilson calls "Consilience" -- the bringing together of human knowledge made possible by new research in the human sciences, the breakdown of walls between academic disciplines, and the growing possibilities for collaboration and exchange via technology. As a teacher, I push students to take advantage of these new directions in the flow of information so that they become players in the times in which we live. This means helping them become active learners, people who practice habits of paying attention to the world, taking intellectual risks, and accepting responsibility for the challenges that face us. To my mind, teaching is the human art of drawing out our finest ideas and abilities, which we too often find frightening and hide. I often remember Maine's own Oscar Remick, a beloved philosophy professor and college administrator who, when asked, "And what do you teach, Professor?" replied simply, "Why students, of course."

Irene Haskins B.S., M.A., M.S.
Lecturer
Mathematics
(207) 992-4946

Irene Haskins earned her B.S. as well as her M.A. in Mathematics from Eastern New Mexico University. She also earned an M.S. degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Colorado. Irene has taught math in a number of different venues, tutoring, teaching as a graduate student, and volunteering in Adult Education Programs. She also worked in the private sector for Qwest Communications where she was lead analyst, preparing various system requirements to meet internal business unit needs. Her move to Husson has helped Irene meet her objective of sharing her love and knowledge of mathematics on the collegiate level. In her spare time, Irene likes to swim and quilt and also volunteers as part of a certified therapy dog team at local hospitals and nursing homes.

Francis A. Hubbard Ph.D.
Dean, School of Science and Humanities
Professor *Administrator w/faculty rank
(207) 992-4947

Before joining Husson, Frank spent five years chairing the Department of Humanities at Georgia Perimeter College in Dunwoody, Georgia. Before that, he was first coordinator of first year composition and then an assistant dean in the graduate school at Marquette University in Milwaukee. He has been instructing in collegiate settings for more than 30 years, teaching primarily writing and linguistics. Frank received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Amherst College, where he played soccer, worked in the dining hall, and sang in the glee club. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of California at Berkeley, where he also taught scuba diving and helped to run a recreational facility. He has had a Fulbright in Finland and a short teaching stint in Gaza City. He has four grown children scattered about the country.

Personal Statement
My students usually notice right away that I repeat myself a lot, and one of the things I say often is "This is not 13th grade". I mean that college students have to find ways to become more active learners, in order to meet their professional and career responsibilities. For many, that means learning better ways to learn, ways that I hope will sustain lifelong mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. I also start many classes with "You need a blank piece of paper", because I want my students to feel how writing can help them learn, in any class and not just in mine. Probably what I ask the most is "Where's the critical thinking"? For me, that's the most important thing college has to teach.

Tricia Jennings
Assistant Professor
Anatomy & Physiology
(207) 941-7035

Kenneth M. Johnson Ph.D.
Professor
Social Sciences/Ethics/Philosophy
(207) 941-7180

Ken has taught in the area of the Humanities and Social Sciences for the past forty years. He has a doctorate from the University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Johnson has authored a number of scholarly articles and has been the recipient of research grants.

Kenneth B. Johnson B.S., M.S.
Lab Coordinator
Instructor & Lab Coordinator
Chemistry
(207) 941-7087

Kenneth B. Johnson received his B.S. from Ferrum College in Virginia. At Ferrum, Ken studied Environmental Science and Chemistry. He then went on to receive his M.S. from the University of Maine, Orono in Ecology and Environmental Science with a concentration in Water Resources. Before becoming an instructor at Husson, Ken lived the life of a researcher splitting his time between the lab and being out in the field. His studies have special interest in the watersheds of Acadia National Park, specifically the impact of mercury and methylmercury on the aquatic environment.

Heidar Kashkooli Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Physics
(207) 941-7098

Prior to coming to Husson in 2000, Ali was an educator and researcher at large state universities including Appalachian State University in North Carolina and Western Kentucky University for over 15 years. With a Ph.D. in Physics from University of Maine, Ali specializes in physical acoustics and low temperature physics. His recent research involves experimental determination of the anomalous skin depth in free electron and non-free electron metals. This project is in collaboration with Professor Charles Smith at the University of Maine.

Personal Statement
Here at Husson I have been able to establish close and one-on-one relationship with most of my students in such a way that was not possible at my prior jobs. This enriching experience has been due to the friendly environment of the college, small size of my classes and the great kids that choose to come to Husson.

Sharon Kobritz B.S., M.A.
Instructor
English
(207) 973-1010

Sharon J. Kobritz has joined the English Department, where she previously taught as an adjunct. Sharon received her Bachelor's Degree in Management from Boston University and began working on her Master's Degree in English and American Literature and Language at Harvard's Continuing Education. School. After many years of working in the financial industry in Boston, she returned to her hometown of Bangor and received a Master's Degree in Liberal Studies with a major in English from the University of Maine. As a freelance writer, Sharon has traveled extensively and enjoys exploring and writing about international cultures.

Kenneth Lane D.A.
Associate Professor
Mathematics
(207) 941-7161

Dr. Lane is definitely a local, a twelfth generation Mainer. On the way to Husson each morning he passes the one-room schoolhouse where his education began a half century ago. "You can't get to town from my house without passing by the old school", he says. "Each day it reminds me that education has empowered my life, providing tools and skills to make my way in the world." After graduating from Hampden Academy in 1969, Ken chose math as his undergraduate major at UMPI because he "hadn't decided on a profession". Graduate degrees in mathematics from Idaho State University allowed him to "postpone the decision indefinitely". Prior to joining the Husson faculty he spent a decade solving technical problems in support of space launch activities at Cape Canaveral, Florida, serving as Senior Technical Advisor for Computer Sciences Raytheon and operating a private consultancy. During the 1980s he was an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Hamilton College and later at Colby College. He held a Sloan Fellowship and Visiting Assistant Professorship at Harvey Mudd College, and was an Associate Professor of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science at UMPI. He lists his early academic interests as mathematical ecology, algebraic graph theory, computational complexity, and computer algebra. More recent interests include public safety communications, local history and genealogy, software development methodology, systems modeling and simulation, and trajectory reconstruction. Ken and his wife Alice Jean share five adult children (four Husson grads) and several grandchildren, as well as a passion for the future of Husson and its students.

Personal Statement
My goal is to provide a positive experience that enhances each student's relationship with mathematics, empowering them by cultivating their capacities to leverage quantitative perspectives as citizens, practitioners and scholars. I enjoy helping students overcome the fear and anxiety that often impedes success in mathematics. Among all of the exciting and fulfilling experiences I have enjoyed as a result of my education, teaching at Husson is the most challenging and rewarding experience yet.

Jennifer Long Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Biology
(207) 941-7169

Jennifer Long received her B.S. in Environmental Biology and Management from the University of California at Davis. She then traveled the country and the world exploring her passion for avian research, spending three years working as a field researcher, studying avian behavioral ecology throughout North America, Central and South American and the Caribbean. Jennifer then continued her formal education at Southeastern Louisiana University, where she received her M.S. degree in Biology. Jennifer then migrated to the University of Maine, Orono where she received her Ph.D. in Biology in 2007. Jennifer's research interests focus on the hormonal basis of migratory behavior and physiology in songbirds.

Personal Statement
I have diverse research experience both in the laboratory and the field, which I incorporate into my teaching material. I believe that one of the most effective methods of encouraging enthusiasm for science is through real world examples. By sharing my own experiences, I also strive to foster a personal connection with the students. Working at Husson allows me the opportunity to work with students one-on-one, which is the most effective way for me to share my passion for science.

Lisa Mazzarelli B.S., M.S.
Biology Lab Coordinator
Lecturer
Biology
(207) 941-7027

Lisa Mazzarelli received a B.S. degree from Metropolitan State College of Denver with a major in mathematics and a minor in human biology. After some years teaching secondary math and science in public school and working in the computer industry, Lisa returned to school and earned an M.S. degree in biology with an emphasis on forest ecology from Western Carolina University. Following graduate school, Lisa worked in research focused on the effects of land use practices on forest bird communities, and also investigated the impacts of the southern pine beetle on southeastern forest communities. Lisa then became the associate director of the Highlands Biological Station in the western mountains of North Carolina where she taught cultural and ecological history of the southern Appalachians. Teaching at Husson gives Lisa the opportunity to continue to help students achieve their goals, and to share her love of learning and scientific inquiry.

Scott Misler Psy.D.
Assistant Professor
Psychology
(207) 941-7065

Scott Misler attended James Madison University in Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a Mathematics minor. He earned a Master of Education degree in School Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh and then returned to James Madison to earn his Ph.D. in Combined and Integrated Psychology. His Doctoral Internship was with the Dutchess Count Department of Mental Hygiene.

Scott's specialty, within the field of psychology, is child and family therapy. He started his professional career as a family counselor and crisis intervention in Pittsburg. Scott then moved to Alaska were he worked first for the Eastern Aleutian Tribes in Akutan and then for the Illiuliuk Family and Health Services in Unalaska. While in Alaska, he co-founded and outdoor adventure therapy, outdoor education and leadership program called Sharing Strength through Kayaking.

In Maine, Scott has worked as a child and family therapist and as a child psychologist. Before coming to Husson, he served as adjunct faculty at Eastern Maine Community College. While teaching, he continues to maintain his own private practice as a clinical psychologist.

Paul Morrow J.D.
Instructor
Economics, Law
(207) 941-7179

Paul J. Morrow received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maine in Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics, Finance and Accounting. He then went to New Hampshire to study law and received a Juris Doctorate from the Franklin Pierce Law Center at Concord, N.H. Paul brings extensive experience to his new role teaching Law, Economics and Finance having worked in investments and estate planning for 6 years and as a Litigation Attorney for 12 years in District Court, Superior Court and Federal Court. During his years of practicing law, he was appointed Assistant Attorney General Prosecutor to try special cases for the State of Maine. Paul also is specially credited for trying cases in Domestic Relations where he argued and wrote the winning brief to the Maine Supreme Court in a case that helped to define the current Protection from Abuse Statute. Paul is also a nationally published author recently publishing an article on the Enforceability of Contracts in Cyberlaw. For teaching, Paul was recently nominated for Professor of the Year at Husson and inducted into the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society for his leadership. Paul teaches in both the Undergraduate and the Masters Degree programs in the School of Business and in the Criminal Justice/ Paralegal programs in the School of Science and Humanities. Paul serves on a number of committees at Husson and is a member of the Maine and the Federal Bar.

Personal Statement
Since 1898, Husson has provided students with the extraordinary opportunity to become a professional in many areas of study. Unlike many institutions, Husson does focus working one on one with many students to develop critical thinking skills and other necessary professional skills. Most important, each student is treated with respect and dignity regardless of their learning levels. The development of students is monitored and is taken very seriously. In this close knit environment, students excel with this opportunity and discover their many talents and professional aptitudes. This discovery, coupled with hard work enlightens students at Husson to reach a professional potential even beyond their own expectations. It is that simple. Becoming a knowledgeable, competent, hardworking professional rewards Husson students with extraordinary opportunities for advanced degrees and a lifetime of prosperity. I am privileged to be member of a larger team of educators who care and work hard to help students achieve their highest potential. Over the years, Paul has held a number of positions in the community with civic organizations. Paul is married, with two children, Paul, Jr. and Matthew, and enjoys the Maine Coast, traveling, sports, and spending time with his family.

Jonathan Moyer B.S., M.S.
Instructor
Mathematics
(207) 992-1966

Jonathan Moyer received a BS in Physics and an MS in Teaching from the University of Maine. He has experience teaching in a variety of courses in the fields of mathematics and physics, ranging from calculus, algebra, statics and various introductory physics courses. In addition, Jonathan has worked on a variety of research fields, such studying chromatin dynamics in early mouse embryos at the Jackson Labs in Bar Harbor, ME, to determining high school student understanding of stem cells and stem cell research.

Personal Statement
I believe the role of the instructor should be one that helps the student to discover their own potential and assists them in their development as lifelong learners. One of the best ways to do this is to use data-driven activities, and I'm constantly seeking ways to incorporate this into my classes. I'm also continually amazed and inspired by the students here at Husson, many of whom manage a variety of responsibilities as they pursue their degrees.

Erin Owen Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Biology
(207) 941-7744

Erin Owen attended Wellesley College, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Biological Science. She went on to study at the Friday Harbor Laboratories where she took a specialized course in the Evolution of Development Patterns. Erin earned her Masters Degree in Marine Biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, California. Most recently, she received her Ph.D. in Marine Biology from the University of Maine. During the course of her education she did to do field research on zooplankton communities in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica. She also studied the spatial and temporal structure of sea scallop populations in the Gulf of Maine.

Erin has taught throughout her academic career. She was a teaching assistant at Wellesley and at the Shoals Marine Laboratory. While at the University of Maine she worked with K-12 educators to design and implement hands-on methods of teaching science to students in Maine public schools. Also, before coming to Husson, she was a lecturer at the University College of Bangor.

Through out her career, Erin was been awarded many research-based fellowships and grants such as the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Summer Student Fellowship, The Explorers Club Exploratory Research Grant, and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Most recently, she was awarded the Presentation Award from the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences. Putting her knowledge to work, Erin served on numerous committees including the Steering Committee for the Maine DMR Scallop Enhancement Workshop.

Matthew Pifer Ph.D.
Associate Professor
English Program
(207) 941-7897

Matt received his BA in English from Alma College, where he also played football and minored in biology. After college, he worked for two years as a technical and professional writer for the mortgage division of NBD Bank in Detroit, Michigan. Interested in the use of language, and its application within the corporate context, Matt decided to attend graduate school to pursue his master's and, eventually, doctoral degrees in English. At the University of Oklahoma, he studied American literatures (the plural usage is intentional) and creative writing, completing a creative master's thesis titled, "Thumbing through Detroit", which is a collection of short fiction and poetry. For the next five years, while completing his PhD course work in composition and 19th and 20th century American Literatures, Matt taught first-year composition and technical communication. These courses added depth to his training as a generalist, and prepared him for the variety of teaching opportunities he enjoys at Husson. Having taken his degree, Matt accepted a professorship at Lake Superior State University, teaching technical communication, world literature, Native American literatures, and creative writing. Looking for a change, he moved to Maine and accepted a professorship at Husson. At Husson, he teaches technical and professional communication, a variety of literature courses, creative writing, and first-year composition.

Personal Statement
In addition to following a specific career path, I would suggest to a first-year student that she balance her ambition with a selection of course from other disciplines, pursuing, in this way, her curiosities and eccentricities. A college education should prepare a student to make informed decisions about a variety of important political and social issues; it should prepare her to be an active participant in political and cultural debates rather than passively accepting the opinions of others. Overall, I would suggest that a student never let herself be bored, never be swayed by the apathy of others.

Crystal Sands Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Rhetoric and Composition
(207) 992-1962

Crystal Sands received her Ph.D. in Rhetoric from Texas Woman's University in 2005. At TWU, she studied classical rhetoric, composition, American Literature, and minored in Library Science. Her education has emphasized effective communication in a variety of disciplines and situations. Before coming to Husson, she taught for five years as a full-time writing professor in Oregon where she also served as Chair of the Composition Program. She is originally from Texas and spent several years teaching writing and literature in the Dallas, Texas, area. Crystal has also worked as a freelance author of children's nonfiction books.

Personal Statement
My goal is for my students to understand the power of effective communication. We live in a culture where we are inundated with information and are constantly judged on our writing abilities. People with the skills to decipher and communicate information well to other people have great opportunities for success in our society. According to national research, American businesses spend billions of dollars every year teaching their employees how to write. I want my students to graduate ahead of the game, with strong written communication skills. If students will work with their teachers to develop these skills, there are personal, professional, and financial benefits that await them.

Christine Selby Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Psychology
(207) 941-7144

Dr. Christine Selby received a Bachelor's of Arts in psychology from Carthage College (1992). From there, she pursued her combined interest in psychology and athletics (she was a competitive distance runner and still is an avid sports fan) by receiving a Master's of Science in Counseling and Psychological Services with an emphasis on Athletic Counseling from Springfield College (1994). Finally, Dr. Selby was awarded a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas (2000) where she minored in Marriage and Family Therapy and continued to conduct research in the area of Sport Psychology. She has taught at two different area colleges, including Husson, as an adjunct instructor since 2000 until the 2007-2008 academic year when she was hired as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Husson. Additionally, Dr. Selby works as a clinician at an area community mental health center where she works primarily with adults and has a specialty area in Eating Disorders.

Personal Statement
Husson is a wonderful educational facility that offers a wide range of areas of study, but is small enough to allow for personal attention from professors if students avail themselves of that opportunity. My undergraduate education was at a college very similar to Husson and I still appreciate the opportunity I had to get to know my professors. One of my undergraduate professors became my professional and personal mentor and that relationship significantly influenced who I am, how I think, and my desire to teach. One of the most important things he attempted to instill in all of his students was the importance of self-examination ("The unexamined life is not worth living" ~Socrates). My own experience with self-examination (i.e., understanding who I am and why I do what I do) has led me to try to instill this skill in my students as it was instilled in me. I encourage my students, whether they are undergraduate or graduate students, to use what they are learning as an opportunity to learn about themselves. I frequently pose questions or statements to my classes about what they personally think about a topic area, how it might apply to them, or what their opinion is (including considering how they might vote in an election relevant to a topic area like assisted suicide). When we discuss "controversial" areas (e.g., Freud's theory of personality development, assisted suicide, etc.) I encourage students to put aside what they think they might know and allow for the possibility that our discussions just might change their minds - or at least get them thinking!

I also carry the value of self-examination to my work as a psychotherapist. Although there are varying degrees with which individuals are willing to or capable of engaging in this process, I encourage clients to at least think about what they are doing before they do it. For some this leads to further questions and areas of exploration and others become more intentional about their actions (rather than reflexive). For those who have an interest in becoming a mental health clinician, my theoretical orientation is eclectic. Eclecticism in this day and age is often considered "suspect" in terms of how a person practices eclecticism. I do not simply pick and choose from a "menu" of techniques. Rather, the theory behind my approach involves specific uses for the Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Psychodynamic approaches. In my opinion, this combination of approaches, used in an intentional and thoughtful way, allows for the greatest possibility of beneficial change.

I look forward to seeing you in class!

Marek Sitarski Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Chemistry
(207) 973-1079

With a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Polish Academy of Sciences, Marek has done postdoctoral studies in Chemical Engineering at the California Institute Technology (as a Fulbright scholar), and Chemistry at Clarkson University. Marek was previously a visiting professor at the University of Kentucky and taught at Kentucky Wesleyan College and Brescia University. He was selected twice for Who's Who Among Americas Teachers. Marek is a member of the New England Association of Chemistry Teachers, American Association for Aerosol Research, American Chemical Society. He published over thirty papers on molecular processes involving very fine particles and interfaces.

Personal Statement
When I moved to Maine, I became fascinated with marine environment, where atmosphere, land, and ocean converge. My professional interest has been attracted by such coastal aerosol phenomena as: fog, sea smoke, smog, haze and their health effects. My current research is devoted to microscopic phenomena playing an important role in natural cleansing of air by marine aerosols. I am a proponent of an active project-based science education; therefore my students have an opportunity to participate in research projects.

Michael Skinner B.S.N., M.S.B.
Director
Instructor
Health Care Studies Program
(207) 941-7016

After serving in the U.S. Army as a medic, Mike earned a B.S. in Nursing from Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and an M.S. in Business, with a concentration in Health Care Financial Management, from the University of South Carolina. He held increasing leadership roles over 30 years at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Nantucket, Massachusetts, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and finally, as President, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, a hospital in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Mike has numerous healthcare articles published, including a recent book chapter in an anthology of leadership experiences by nurse executives. He has international experience, providing leadership training to hospital executives in post-communist Croatia. Mike has been a Board of Trustee of numerous organizations, including a hospital association, United Way, Chamber of Commerce, and a community college.

Personal Statement
My parents were loving and supportive, but not wealthy. So, while I studied at a local college, I worked part time at to help earn tuition. I sense that many students at Husson can relate to my background and story. If one with a humble background can go on to become a CEO of a hospital, there is no reason why committed Husson students cannot also aspire to increasingly significant and responsible roles.
If you choose a career in healthcare, the values of integrity, trustworthiness, compassion, and a commitment to something greater than yourself will be required to be successful. I will be there to help any student who wishes to study and excel in the field.

Rachelle Smith Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Psychology
(207) 992-1952

Rachelle Smith received both her B.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Maine, Orono. Rachelle teaches a variety of psychology courses and specializes in child development. Her dissertation centered on the development of recursive awareness of intentionality: The development of theory of mind across middle childhood. Her major areas of interest are cognitive, social, and emotional development and developmental biology. Rachelle has been the recipient of the Owen Aldis Award for her dissertation research and is a member of the International Society for Human Ethology and the Society for Research in Child Development.

Personal Statement
As a new faculty member here at Husson University I am excited by the prospect of meeting and working with a diverse student population. I believe that to develop professional abilities, students must participate in the process and be active learners. This means that students must not only learn to listen, read, and write effectively, but also to think about new material and discover how it applies in their own lives. Psychology provides a wealth of opportunities for such self-exploration and I hope to assist students with this endeavor throughout my career here.

Thomas Stone B.S., M.S.,
Instructor
Mathematics
(207) 941-7140

Tom is a native Mainer, having been raised in Newport and graduating from John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor. He received his commission as a Naval Officer after graduating with a B.S. in Physics from the United States Naval Academy in 2000.

He completed his M.S. in Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before reporting to Charleston, South Carolina in 2002 for nuclear power training. Tom became a fully qualified submarine officer and nuclear engineer, spending four years aboard the USS Annapolis (SSN 760) and the USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720). After leaving the Navy in 2007, he resumed his PhD studies the University of Maine in the area of statistical physics. His current research focuses on how spreading processes (such as epidemics) are influenced by different network topologies, outbreak control strategies and phase transitions within these systems. Tom joined the Mathematics department at Husson University in the fall of 2009.

Tom and his wife Melissa reside in Veazie with their two dogs and are expecting their first child in March. Depending on the season, Tom can be found either riding his bicycle on the roads around Bangor or skiing at Sugarloaf. He and his wife also enjoy gardening and hiking.

Gail Tudor Ph.D.
Director of Institutional Research
Professor *Administrator with Faculty Rank
Mathematics/Statistics
(207) 941-7039

Gail received a BA and MS in Biometrics from the University of Minnesota and a PhD from the University of North Carolina. After graduation she spent three years working at Quintiles, Inc., a contract research organization that helps biotechnology companies and pharmaceutical companies get their newly designed drugs approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). She spent a year at West Virginia University, Department of Statistics, then three years at the Duke Clinical Research Institute teaching and consulting and then six years at the University of North Carolina in the Department of Biostatistics. In 2005, Gail joined the faculty at Husson. In addition to teaching, she serves as a consultant for students and faculty at Husson who need help designing, conducting and/or analyzing their research projects. Gail is married with four children, and loves to water ski, swim, hike and play soccer.

Personal Statement
I encourage students to be active learners. Ask questions in class, come by and visit me in my office, and/or discuss class materials with other students. Find examples of what you are learning in the classroom, outside of the classroom. To succeed in college, learning must take place inside and outside the classroom.

Terry Voorhees Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
Composition & Basic Writing
(207) 941-7078

Dr. Terry Voorhees received his BA from Antioch College, his MA from Ohio University, and his doctorate in Education from the University of Cincinnati. Before coming to Husson in 2008, he taught in a variety of places including Finland, Ohio, and North Carolina. He has taught in a variety of subjects including Basic Writing, English composition, Research Writing, ESL, French, German, Modern and Biblical Hebrew, Dutch, and Global Communication. His research interests include basic writing, writing and critical thinking, writing across the curriculum, language, linguistics, and education for diverse populations. Terry has lived in six countries on three continents and is fluent in six languages. His personal hobbies include textile arts, fine arts, and his pets.

Personal Statement
As an educator, my primary goal is to provide students with the tools they need to take responsibility for their own learning outcomes. Throwing out facts and showing examples will only work if the student is also truly engaged in their learning. As such, I try to fashion environments in my classes where students are encouraged to think critically, act on those thoughts, and engage in dynamic yet respectful discourse.

LeeAnne Wilson Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Elementary Education Program/Reading
(207) 992-4911

With an M.Ed. from Cambridge College and an Ed.D. from the University of Maine, Sandip has a passionate interest in children's nonfiction literature, how it can be used in classrooms, can be used to support literacy programs, and connect families and schools. While Dr. Wilson started out as a history and social studies teacher, she realized that without literacy, students could not function in the content areas, so she brings a love of history and historical thinking to her study of children's literature. Dr. Wilson currently serves as the Chair of the Orbis Pictus Award Committee for the National Council of Teachers of English. This committee was established in 1989 to honor the outstanding non-fiction literature written for children. She has also been appointed to serve a three year term on the Executive Board of the New England Reading Association, as of March 2006. She is a tapestry designer and weaver and has explored how tapestry has changed as literacy has developed and how tapestry weaving shares parallel features with writing.

Personal Statement
The courses I teach are interactive and integrate both theory and practice. I strive to give my students knowledge and experience in teaching so that they can bring multiple approaches and strategies to their work with the children.

Gregory (Greg) Winston Ph.D.
Associate Professor
English Program
(207) 941-7018

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Greg Winston came to Husson in 2001 after earning a Ph.D. from the University of Delaware. He teaches a broad range of courses, from first-year writing and literature to upper-level seminars on creative writing, literature and medicine, world cinema and Irish studies. His research interest and publications focus on modern Irish and British literatures, especially their intersections with history and geography. He is currently working on a book about James Joyce and militarism.

Since 2001, he has served as editor of Crosscut, the Husson literary magazine. He is also faculty advisor to the English Club and the Husson Outdoors Club. During breaks from teaching and writing, he can often be found kayaking Maine's whitewater or skiing the Snowfields at Sugarloaf.

Personal Statement
My goal in every course is for students to tap into their own abilities and unlock the power and joy that accompany the study of literature and writing. I want that awareness to stay with them beyond the course and long after college. In that sense, I've always seen English courses as not only preparing people for careers but also equipping them for life.

Donald Withers Ph.D.
Instructor
Anatomy & Physiology
(207) 992-4945

Dr. Withers received his BS degree in biology from Syracuse University and his Ph.D. in genetics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1989. Don worked for fifteen years as a research scientist in the field of cancer biology. He started teaching at Husson in 2008.

Eric J. York B.A., M.A.
Instructor
English Program
(207) 992-4989

Eric York was born in Bangor, Maine and is a graduate of the University of Maine at Orono where he studied literature and composition. An active outdoor enthusiast, Eric enjoys hiking, backpacking, kayaking and walking his two dogs, Shorty and E through the woods near their home. Some of Eric's favorite literature includes post-modernist authors as well as traditional British and American ones. He even likes to read best-sellers, despite their academic reputation!

Personal Statement
College isn't just about learning material and content for a future career - it is also about learning the methods of learning itself. College teachers, unlike teachers at any other level, must teach not only literature and math but also how to learn; for when the college student moves onward, it must be with the knowledge of how to teach themselves.