Directory - Employee

Linda began here as Financial Aid Director at Husson University in 2000. Linda is a seasoned professional financial aid officer, beginning her career in financial aid at Salem State College in 1977. She has been involved in the financial aid community in a variety of capacities and institutions.

Dr. Derek Hoelz joined Husson University School of Pharmacy as an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology in August, 2012. He earned a B.A. in Biology from Kent State University and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Hoelz completed postdoctoral training in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at Indiana University School of Medicine.

After his postdoctoral training Dr. Hoelz transitioned into his first faculty position at Indiana University School of Medicine, during which time he co-founded a biotechnology company (CS-Keys, Inc.), which sought to develop more effective cancer diagnostics. In 2009, Dr. Hoelz joined the Maine Institute for Human Genetics and Health as a staff Scientist where he led a successful research laboratory investigating novel anticancer drug targets. Dr. Hoelz has been awarded numerous patents for his research, has authored several research articles, and has been awarded multiple research grants.

Christopher Howard received his Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from Georgia Southwestern State University (2004), a Master's of Science in Experimental Psychology degree from Augusta State University (2007), and his PhD in Experimental Psychology from Auburn University (2010).

The focus of his current research centers on examining ways to translate principles and research findings from experimental psychology to applied educational settings. Currently, he is conducting research on the testing effect - a cognitive phenomenon that occurs when long-term retention of information is enhanced by initial testing relative to equivalent periods of study. This line of research has received growing attention in cognitive psychology within the last decade. The benefit of his area of research is three-fold: (a) it provides research-based findings that can serve to enhance the effectiveness of educational training in teaching; (b) it expands current knowledge of psychological phenomenon by examining their nature under varied educational conditions and with differing degrees of experimental control; and (c) the findings could have practical implications for improving instructors' assessment techniques and thereby facilitate student learning.

Christopher's research on the testing effect compliments his other research in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). In the last several years, he has conducted or assisted with research on diverse topics including enthusiasm, academic dishonesty, ethical perceptions of professorial behavior, classroom-based accommodations for ADHD students, assessment practices in introductory psychology, teacher performance evaluation, and the qualities and characteristics of master teachers.

I believe that my teaching reflects a dynamic process that meets the demands of my students as well as the demands of changes within psychology itself. My passion for psychology and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) has led me to develop new and interesting ways to approach the subject matter. My teaching philosophy is based on three core ideas: (a) to motivate students to think critically and analytically about psychology within the classroom, (b) to apply the methods of psychological and scientific inquiry in order to maximize students' educational experience, and (c) to instill in students an appreciation for psychological and scientific knowledge that can be applied beyond the walls of traditional academic settings.

Christine has been an occupational therapist for 20 years, beginning in MA and then moving to ME in 1993. Her clinical practice includes pediatrics and psychiatry. Hubbard had the opportunity to begin her teaching career at KVCC in the OTA program. She then spent some time teaching at Lewiston Auburn College, USM. Christine joined the Husson Occupational Therapy faculty in September 2006 to teach pediatrics. She lives with her husband, 2 children, and 5 horses southwest of Bangor.

I joined the faculty at Husson because I have found it to be an exciting and dynamic environment where students and faculty learn and develop together.

Paul joined Husson in 1976 as Director of Admissions. Later he served as International Student Advisor, responsible for International Admissions and Recruiting. He also served as Director of Alumni Affairs. He is a former member of the Husson Board of Trustees before coming to work full time for the University. Currently has responsibilities as an archivist, historian, and for special projects with alumni and development.