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New faculty is being updated for the fall 2008 school year stay tuned!

Name: John Armour
Education: BA - Political Science WSU MA - Human Relations OU MA Military Arts and Science Air University
Department Affiliation: Aerospace Science
Rank: Lt Col
Responsibility at CWU: Chair Dept Aerospace Science
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Name: Virginia Bennett
Education: BS - Nutrition, CWU 1982 MS Home Economics CWU PhD - Nutrition UC Davis with international nutrition emphasis
Department Affiliation: Health, Human Performance and Nutrition
Rank: Assistant Professor
Responsibility at CWU:Professor of Nutrition and Food Science, Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics
Noteworthy Info: Worked as a Registered Dietitian in Yakima between MS and PhD. As adjunct instructor helped established the Nutrition in Mexico Study Abroad program at CWU and taught it for four years.
Name: Kelly Benson
Education : Ed. d. Education Leadership, University of Montana.
Dissertation: U.S. supreme court decision that have Shaped K-12 Education in America 1972-2004
Graduate endorsements: superintendent and K-12 principal, University of Montana
M. Ed. , Guidance and Counseling, University of Montana
B. S. , Secondary Education, University of Montana
Department Affiliation: Department of Education
Rank: Assistant Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Teaching EDCS 444: Educational Issue and Law
Noteworthy Info: I have enjoyed many exciting years in public education as a principal/superintendent, counselor, and middle school business teacher as well as in higher education as a masters' portfolio assessor, student teacher field supervisor, and doctoral student consultant/mentor. Education law and mentorship in K-12 public education are my current research interests.
Name: David Clark
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Name:Duane Dowd
Education: PhD Human Development and Family Studies Texas Tech University
Department Affiliation: Family and Consumer Sciences
Rank: Assistant Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Director of family Studies.
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Name: Janet Finke
Education: B.S.Ed Washington State University
M. ed. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Department Affiliation: Education
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Responsibility at CWU: Literacy & Reading
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Name: Maj. George Glass
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Name: Jim Groseclose
Education: MSME, Pacific Eastern University
Department Affiliation: Aviation
Rank: Program Coordinator BBCC
Responsibility at CWU: Lecture & Coordination
Noteworthy Info: ATP ME CFII, Airlimo Tranport Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor of Airplanes and Instruments.
Name: Deborah Haskell
Education: Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction Clemson University MEd. Science Education University of Maineorono, BS Medical Technology University of Massachusetts Amherst
Department Affiliation:Department of Education
Rank: Associate Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Teach classes in middle level education.
Noteworthy Info: Developed middle level program for the university of south carolina aiken.
Name: David Hatch
Education: B. A. , Credential, M.Ed Cal State San Marcos, Ph.D. Oregon State University
Department Affiliation: Early Childhood Ed.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Teach early childhood ed and supervise ECE practicum's.
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Name: John E. Hudelson
Education: Ph.D. Columbia University
Department Affiliation: Global Wine Studies
Rank: Assistant Professor
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Noteworthy Info: brings a world of life experience and education to the CWU World Wine Program. John has worked as a Viticulture researcher at Cornell University’s Agricultural Experimental Station Laboratory, served as V.P. of Operations for the Hudson Valley Wine and Grape Association, been the wine chemist of a large U.S. winery, and taught at several colleges in New York State. Furthermore, John has been a vineyardist for the past 21 years, growing several varieties of grapes in his own award-winning vineyard. John’s unique perspective of wine, earned through years spent in France, South America, Southern Africa and the Eastern United States provides him with a global view of wine and the wine industry. John brings his extensive domestic and global experiences to the classroom as our newest professor in the Global Wine Studies program.
Name: Kelly Leigh Pritchett
Education: Ph.D. Exercise Physiology with Nutrition Emphasis - University of Alabama
Department Affiliation: Nutrition, Exercise and Health Sciences
Rank:Assistant Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Teach classes in exercise science & nutrition
Noteworthy Info: Research Interest in the area of Sports Nutrition and Div I Swimmer - University of Alabama 1999-2003
Name: Theresa LaCroix
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Name: Yishan Lea
Education: Ed. D. In Curriculum & Instruction Emphasis in TESOL
Department Affiliation: Bilingual Education & TESL
Rank: Assistant Professor
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Noteworthy Info: Research interest in TESOL & Freirean Critical Pedagogy
Name: Jennifer Lehmbeck
Education: B.S. Hotel Restaurant Management, Northern Arizona University, MPH, Oregon State University, PhD Health Promotion and Education, University of Utah
Department Affiliation: HHPN
Rank: Assistant Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Health Education
Noteworthy Info: Research interest include sexuality & sex education.
Name: Terrence McCain
Education: Ph.D. New Mexico State university
Department Affiliation: Department of Education
Rank: Associate Professor
Responsibility at CWU: ESL / Bilingual Education
Noteworthy Info:Returned Peace Corp Volunteer ( Honduras )
Name: Keith Monosky
Education: Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Neuroscience University of Pittsburgh
Master of Public Management in Health Systems
H.John Heinz III School, Carnegie-Mellon University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Doctoral Studies near completion in Health Policy Trachenburg School of Public Policy and Public Administration
The George Washington University Washington, DC
Department Affiliation: Associate Professor
Rank: Associate Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Direct the Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Program
Noteworthy Info: Have been involved in emergency services for more than 35 years as a provider, educator, administrator, and researcher.
Name: Darren Olson
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering Brigham Young University, M.Ed. Career and Technology Education Bowling Green State University, Ph.D. in Technology Management Indiana State University, specializing in Quality Systems.
Department Affiliation: Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology
Rank: Associate professor
Responsibility at CWU: Teaching Product Design and Development, Quality Control, Project Management, and Engineering Project Cost Analysis.
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Name: John O'Neill
Education: B. S. College of Engineering Technology and Computer Science California State University Chico

M.P.A. California State University Chico
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Rank: Assistant Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Teaching Safety and Health Management Courses
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Name: Amber Paulk
Education: Ph.D. , Auburn University (2008) M.S. , (Auburn University (2006) B. a. Auburn University (2003)
Department Affiliation: Family & Consumer Sciences
Rank: Assistant Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Teach FCS Courses, Director of Family Resource Center, Direct Undergrad Leadership Council
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Name: Rebecca Pearson
Education: Ph.D. , Health Science University of Arkansas M.P.H., New Mexico State University B. a. English & Psychology Humboldt State University.
Department Affiliation: HHPN
Rank: Assistant Professor
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Name: Charles Pringle
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology M. S. Engineering Technology
Department Affiliation: IET
Rank: Assistant Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Teaching in IET, both grad & undergrad. Coordinate Industrial Technology
Noteworthy Info: Both degrees are from CWU . Worked the past seven years at CWU Facilities Management Dept.
Name:Molly Ross
Education: Ed.D. Seattle University, 2005
Department Affiliation: Education
Rank: Assistant Professor, Field Placements
Responsibility at CWU: Supervising student teachers, making student teaching placements.
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Lantana Usmen
Name: Lantana Usmen
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Name: Chuck Via
Education: B. S. Technology Education , Virginia Tech. Aviation Ratings Including Certified Flight Instructor (Instrument & Multi-Engine) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Department Affiliation: Aviation
Rank: Associate Professor/Lecturer
Responsibility at CWU: To inspire and ignite the imagination of the minds of tomorrow.
Noteworthy Info: Coming from the private airline sector I hope to be able to share my knowledge and Experience with the students.
Name: Teresa Walker
Education: Ed. d. Educational Leadership, Seattle University (2009) M. Ed. Master of Education, Southwestern College (1994) B. a. Elementary Education, Southwestern College (1989)
Department Affiliation: Department of Education
Rank: Assistant Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Teaching early childhood education classes, field supervision and student advising.
Noteworthy Info: In addition to higher education, my professional educational background includes work in public education, non-profit agencies, and private business owner. My Washington State teaching certificate spans prek-12, with endorsements in elementary education, early childhood education, speech and drama. I have a passion for writing and implementing grants, and have served as a grant reader for the U.S. Department of Education.
Name: Stefan Ward
Education: Ph.D. University of Northern Colorado M. S. University of University of Northern Carolina at Greensboro, B. a. University of Northern Carolina at Greensboro
Department Affiliation: HHPN
Rank: Associate Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Teaching Physical Education Classes
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Sandra Kay Wentworth
Name: Sandra Kay Wentworth
Education: PhD, Curriculum, Instruction & Special Education- University of Southern Mississippi Emphasis Area: Gifted Education. MEd, Master of Education - University of Southern Mississippi Emphasis Area: Specific Learning Disabilities. B. s. Psychology - University of Southern Mississippi
Department Affiliation: Education and Professional Studies (Special Education)
Rank: Assistant Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Teach Special Education and Education Foundation Courses EDSE 310, EDSE 311, EDSE 460, EDF 302
Noteworthy Info: I have enjoyed teaching in both public and private settings, every grade K-12. Mentoring Intel Science Fair students, coaching JV cheerleaders and teaching at the Frances A. Karnes Center for Center for Gifted Studies were additional highlights during my teaching Career. In addition, I enjoy travel, reading, family, especially watching my two daughters play soccer.
Name: Emily Whitney
Education: PhD., Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale IL. Emphasis: Health Education.
M.S, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Utah State University, Logan UT. Emphasis: Community Health Education
B.S., Health Education Specialist Utah State University, Logan UT. Emphasis: Community Health Education
Department Affiliation: HHPN
Rank: Assistant Professor
Responsibility at CWU: Teaching and continued development of CWU’s Public Health Program
Noteworthy Info: Recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year Award, College of Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2008M

Recipient of the Boydston Award, Department of Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2008 for dedication and excellence in the field of Health Education.

Research Interests:
Community Capacity
Social Capital
School Health
Diabetes
Obesity
Women’s Health
Name: Susan Hawk
Education: B. a. Reed College (1991) Ph.D. UC Davis (1999)
Department Affiliation: Nutrition
Rank: Associate Professor
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Noteworthy Info: Research interests in Breast Cancer, fatty acids and Vitamin A
Name: Kris Espinoza
Education: M. S. Health Education CWU (1995) B. a. Health Education CWU (1993)
Department Affiliation: Physical Education & Health Programs
Rank: Full Time Lecturer
Responsibility at CWU: Teaching health classes, mainly health essentials and health classes for Elementary Teachers
Noteworthy Info: Proud Mom of Sam & Joana, Grandma of Max, Eeko and Zoe, Grateful to be back teaching at my Alma Mater
Name: Therese Young
Education: B. A Dance College of St. Teresa Winona, MN, M. A. Dance Texas Woman' University, Denton TX.
Department Affiliation: HHPN
Rank: Assistant professor
Responsibility at CWU: Dance Program Director
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