New Faculty Hires

Faculty	Bio
Susan Adams	Education: Master of Science, Nutrition, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Registered Dietitian (RD), American Dietetic Association, (R518185) Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA - Summa cum Laude. Department Affiliation: Health, Human Performance, and Nutrition Rank: Assistant Professor Responsibility at CWU: Faculty coordinator for the new BAS in Food Service Management, based at CWU Lynnwood. Teach classes in Quantity Food Production, Food Service Management and Food Resource Management. Noteworthy Info: Food, culinary pursuits and health promotion are core interests for me in both my personal and professional life. I enjoy working with culturally and economically diverse audiences and promoting nutrition and health through the mass media. My research interests include the socioeconomic aspects of food choice.
Gary Ballou	Education: PhD, Antioch University Danforth Certificate (Educational Leadership), U of Washington MEd, U of So. Mississippi BA, Milligan College Department affiliation: Department of Education Rank: Lecturer Responsibility at CWU: Field Supervisor for Student Teaching Noteworthy Info: 2007 - PhD (Antioch University) "Teacher of the Year" (Highline SD - Seattle, WA) Excel Grant recipient 2005 - "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" 2004 - "Excellence In Education" Grant recipient 2003 - "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" 2001 - Guest Clinician - Seamount League Music Teachers Association 2002 - "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" Crystal Apple Award (Highline SD - Seattle, WA) 1998 - "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" "Staff Member of the Year" (Mount Rainier HS - Seattle, WA) 1996 "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" President - Seamount League Music Teachers Association 1985 - Presidential Commendation - Honors Masters Degree w/4.00 GPA Guest Clinician - Western Kansas Music Association Convention "Teacher of the Year" - Colorado BA Magna Cum Laude (Milligan College) 1977 - Carla Keys Memorial Scholarship (Milligan College)
Christine Bernadas	Education: Ph.D. - International Business Administration (2007) Texas A&M International University - Laredo, TX.(Dual Major: International Business and Management Information Systems) Master Business Administration (MBA - MIS concentration) (1992). University Laval - Quebec, Canada Master of "Data Processing Methods Applied to Enterprises' Management" (MMIAGe) (1990), University of Aix-Marseille III - Aix-en-Provence, France B.Sc. Mathematics and Physics (DEUG A-SSM) (1988). University of Aix-Marseille III - Marseille, France Department Affiliation: Department of Information Technology and Administrative Management (ITAM) Rank: Assistant Professor Responsibilitiesat CWU: Teaching (2007-2008): IT 362: Wireless Communications ADMG/IT 374: Project Management IT 457: Network Security IT 461: System Analysis IT 462: System Design IT 398: Customer Relationship Management Research: My dissertation title is: "Facilitating the Maintenance of Enterprise Systems (ES): An Exploratory Study of Perceptions of IT Professionals in North America (Mexico and United States)" Research Interests (at short term): Enterprise Systems (acquisition and maintenance), International digital divide, Information technologies/E-commerce in the context of SMEs. Service: I am the advisor of the CWU IT Club. Noteworthy Info: I have a book, 7 peer-review articles and about ten conference proceedings published. I am French.
Walter S. Botwinski III	Education: BA-Criminal Justice, Michigan State University MA-Business and Organizational Security Management, Webster University Rank:Major, Military Police Department Affiliation: Department of Military Science Noteworthy Info: Assignments in Somalia, Haiti, Kosovo, Germany and Iraq
Kenneth Allen Cohen	Education: BS Recreation, University of Colorado Masters of Public Administration, Lewis & Clark College PhD Natural Resources, University of Idaho Department Affiliation: Family & Consumer Science/ Recreation & Tourism Program Rank: Assistant Professor Responsibility at CWU: Teach classes in the core Recreation Management Program Research interests include community-driven decision making, community capacity building, and sustainable tourism Noteworthy Info: Dr. Cohen served as a community leadership development coach on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation in North-central Idaho.
Andrea Eklund	Education: Masters of Arts in Apparel, Merchandising, and Textiles, Washington State University, Pullman, WA Thesis: Using Aesthetic Principles To Challenge "So-Called" Experts 'How to Dress' Advice for Apparel Choices for Plus-Size Women. Thesis Website: www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masctour/clothing/index.html Bachelors of Humanities with emphases on Apparel, Merchandising, and Textiles, Minor in Management, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 3.8 GPA, Magna Cum Laude, top 3% of graduating class Department Affiliation: Family and Consumer Sciences Rank: Assistant Professor Responsibility at CWU: Teach all FCSA Fashion Merchandising courses Fashion Merchandising Program Coordinator Fashion Merchandising Major & Minor Advisor Fashion Club Advisor Noteworthy Info: 1st generation college graduate, 18 years of retail/fashion industry experience.
Jack Gumaer	Education: MSEE, University of Texas at Austin BSEE, University of Texas at San Antonio Rank: Associate Professor Responsibility at CWU: Teaching courses in the Electronics Engineering Technology program and advising the IEEE Student Club. Research Interests: Microcontrollers, renewable energy, electric vehicles
Khodadad (Khodi) Kaviani	Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education from the University of Washington Department Affiliation: Department of Education Rank: Assistant Professor Responsibility at CWU: Teaching the following courses in the fall quarter: EDCS 311: Teaching: Classroom Curriculum, Management, and Assessment EDCS 444: Educational Law I will be teaching the methods courses in the winter quarter. Research Interest: Democratic education and technology use in the classroom
Jennifer Krafchick	Education: BS Psychology, Drexel University MS Human Development & Family Studies- specialization in Marriage & Family Therapy, Colorado State University; Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies, Colorado State University PhD Education with Human Development & Family Studies, Colorado State University Department Affiliation: Family & Consumer Sciences Rank: Assistant Professor Responsibility at CWU: Teach Family Studies courses (including Human Sexuality and Sex Education) Director of the Family Resource Center Noteworthy Info: Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Solomon Islands 96-98)
Heidi Henschel Pellett. Ed.D.	Education: B.S. (Physical Education and Health) Carthage College, Kenosha, WI M.A. (Physical Education Pedagogy) Ball State University, Muncie, IN Ed.D. (Leadership) Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Department Affiliation: Department of Health, Human Performance, and Nutrition Rank: Assistant Professor Responsibility at CWU: Teach undergraduate physical education pedagogy and in the online Master of Science degree in Health and Physical Education. Noteworthy Info: Inducted in the Carthage College Athletic Hall of Fame for tennis, 1997 Inducted in the Empire Who's Who of Executives and Professionals, 2006
Robert Pritchett	Education: BS Physical Education, Western Kentucky University MS Exercise Science, Western Kentucky University PhD Exercise Physiology, The University of Alabama. Department Affiliation: Department of Health Human Performance and Nutrition Rank: Assistant Professor Responsibility at CWU: Teach classes in Exercise Science Noteworthy Info: A native of South Africa, have a research interest in thermoregulation, and athletes with spinal cord injuries.
Paul T. Sellars	Education: BA-History, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Department Affiliation: Department of Military Science Rank: Major, Special Forces Responsibility at CWU: Faculty Senate Noteworthy Info: Assignments in Iraq, Afghanistan, SE Asia, and Africa
Leanne Semprimoznik	Education: BS Physical Education - Central Washington University M Ed. In progress - Central Washington University Department Affiliation: Health, Human Performance & Nutrition Rank: Lecturer Responsibility at CWU: teach classes for physical education and health education majors, PE Majors Club Advisor Noteworthy Info: I've explored 7 other countries and one other US state this past year.
Janet Spybrook	Education: ABD Learning and Instruction, University of San Francisco M.Ed. Special Education, University of Washington B.A. Elementary Education, Michigan State University Master's Coursework in Communication Disorders, University of Colorado Department Affiliation: Department of Education Rank: Assistant Professor Responsibility at CWU: Teach classes in Special Education Major; Supervise practicum students in Special Education, Advise Special Education students Noteworthy Info: I've taught at most levels including preschool, elementary, middle school, community college and university in both general education and special education.
Dennis M. Szal	Education: Ed.D University of Wyoming M. Ed. State University of New York at Buffalo B.A. in English State University of New York at Plattsburg Department Affiliation: Department of Education Rank: Assistant Professor Responsibility at CWU: Teach class in the Principalship, Personnel, Educational Administration
Bruce Vonada	Education: BA Econ/Sociology, Pacific Lutheran University MPA (Masters Public Administration), University of Puget Sound ICBO Certified Building Inspector/Plans Examiner ATP (Airline Transport Pilot License) Secondary Teaching Certification WA Department Affiliation: Department Aviation Responsibilitiesat CWU: Teach Aviation Classes Moses Lake for CWU Noteworthy Info: Retired Airline Captain
Sharryn Larsen Walker	Education: BS Education-Central Washington University, 1983 MS-Reading Specialist-Central Washingtion University, 1985 PhD-University of Toledo, 2002. Department Affiliation: Department of Education Rank: Assistant Professor Responsibility at CWU: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in reading within the teacher preparation program Noteworthy Info: She is married to Bruce and has two great daughters, Natalie and Maggie. Of her eight siblings, Sharryn is one of five who are CWU graduates. She is currently serving as the newsletter editor of the Literacy Development in Young Children Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association. She loves to read and knit scarves.
Michael L. Whelan	Education: BSCE (Civil Engineering), University of New Mexico MS (Civil Engineering, major in Construction Management), University of New Mexico PhD (Engineering Valuation), Iowa State University Department Affiliation: Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology Rank: Associate Professor Responsibility at CWU: teach classes in construction management topics advise construction management students participate in and support student chapter activities Noteworthy Info: I have a passion for most outdoor activities (you name it, I've probably tried it somewhere between once and a whole bunch of times), and many indoor activities. I have lived in New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Iowa, Wyoming, Illinois, Arizona, Montana, Florida, and now Washington. I have been involved in construction education and research for over 34 years at 7 universities and 1 U. S. Army facility. I have a family comprised of 1 wife, 4 offspring (1 with a wife and my only grandson), 1 big yellow dog, 1 charming cat, 1 blonde horse, and 47 goldfish. I have been seriously involved in Lions Club, Peripatetics, Boy Scouts of America (National Jamboree Scoutmaster), Knights of St. Patrick, and my church's governance. Finally, I have been on football (4 years with only one loss by the home team) and basketball scoreboard crews at 2 different universities - the pros are next!