Louisiana Christian University Faculty

Faculty

Dr. George Alecusan
Assistant Professor of History/Political Science
BA in Political Science/History, Ashland University
MS in Politics, University of Dallas
PhD in Politics, University of Dallas

Ms. Paris Babino-Washington
Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise Science
BA in General Studies/Education/Health and Physical Education, Louisiana College
MEd in Educational Leadership, Louisiana College

Dr. Stephen Bello
Holder of the James C. Bolton Professorship in Management
Associate Professor of Economics and Finance
PhD in Economics, Wuhan University
DBA, California Southern University

Dr. Sara Blazek
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BS in Mathematics, Louisiana College
MS in Mathematics, Louisiana Tech University
PhD in Computational Analysis and Modeling, Louisiana Tech University

Ms. Maggie Bridges
Field Education Director
Assistant Professor of Social Work
BSW, Louisiana College
MSW, Louisiana State University

Mr. Enrico Michael Cannella
Assistant Professor of Music
BM in Vocal Performance, Louisiana State University
MM in Vocal Performance, Louisiana State University

Dr. Theodore Chiasson
Coordinator, Department of Computer Science
Associate Professor of Computer Science
BS in Computer Science, Brandon University
MS in Computer Science, Dalhousie University
PhD in Computer Science, Dalhousie University

Ms. Wang-Ling Chou
Coordinator, Department of Art and Graphic Design
Holder of the Eugenia Dawson Professorship in Art
Professor of Art
BA Elem Ed, National Hualien Teachers College, Taiwan
MFA, Kent State University

Dr. Cheryl D. Clark
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Support Services SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison
Professor of English
BA in English with Minor in Piano Performance, University of Southern Mississippi
MA in English, University of Southern Mississippi
PhD in English-18th Century British Literature and Transatlantic Domestic Literature, University of Southern Mississippi

Dr. Elizabeth Clarke
Chair, Department of Convergence Media and Communication
Director of University Communications
Holder of the E.O. Wood Professorship of Communications Arts
Professor of Media and Communication
BS in Journalism/Political Science, University of Southern Mississippi
MS in Political Science, University of Southern Mississippi
PhD in Mass Communication, University of Southern Mississippi

Ms. Barbara Cockerham
Holder of the Edith Kilgore Professorship in Music
Assistant Professor of Music
BM in Vocal Performance, Louisiana College
BM in Piano Pedagogy, Louisiana College
MM in Vocal Performance, Northwestern State University

Mr. David E. Culp
Holder of the Hubert and Madolene Reading Professorship in Business
Associate Professor of Business
BS in Business Administration, Franklin University
MBA, University of St. Thomas

Dr. Joshua Dara, Sr.
Special Assistant to the President for Legal Affairs and Special Projects
Coordinator, Department of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Communication, California Baptist College
Master of Law in Agricultural Law, University of Arkansas
JD, Southern University School of Law

Ms. Eve Desselle
Laboratory Assistant for Physical Therapist Assistant Program
AAS in PTA, Louisiana College
BS in Athletic Training, University of Louisiana Lafayette
MED in Educational Leadership, Louisiana Christian University

Dr. Julie Driessen
Director of the Writing Center
Holder of the McCormick-Huie Professorship in English/Journalism
Professor of English and French
BA in French, Louisiana State University
MA in French, Louisiana State University
PhD in French, Louisiana State University

Dr. Amanda Dubois
Associate Professor of Biology
BS Biology in Cell and Molecular Biology, Louisiana Tech University
PhD Microbiology/Immunology, Tulane University

Dr. Sheri Duffy
Program Director for Master of Social Work
Holder of the Erroll Dawson, Jr. Distinguished Professorship in Social Work
Professor of Social Work
BA in Psychology, Louisiana College
MSW, Louisiana State University
DSW, St. Thomas University

Dr. David Elliott
Chair, Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Holder of the George F. Kirby Professorship in Chemistry
Professor of Chemistry
BS in Biology, Louisiana College
PhD Polymer Science, University of Southern Mississippi

Ms. Hannah Fulton
Assistant Professor of Art
BFA in Graphic Communication and Photography, Northwestern State University
MFA in Painting and Drawing, Louisiana Tech University

Dr. Jeannie Gauthier
Chair, Department of Language and Literature
Holder of the Olive Ann Rau Chair in English
Associate Professor of English
BA in English, Louisiana College
MA in English, University of Louisiana Lafayette
PhD in English, University of Louisiana Lafayette

Dr. Shaina Goudeau
Associate Vice President of the School of Nursing and Allied Health
Director of the PTA Program
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
BS in Radiology, University of Louisiana
MSPT, University of St. Augustine
MEd in Educational Leadership, Louisiana College
DPT, Alabama State University

Ms. Vanessa Graves
Field Director for the Master of Social Work
Assistant Professor of Social Work
BSW, Northwestern State University
MSW, Louisiana State University
LCSW-BACS

Dr. Kenny Holt
Dean of the Ray and Dorothy Young School of Business
Professor of Business
BS in Economics and Finance, Union University
MS in Economics and Finance, Union University
PhD in Management (Organizational Behavior), University of Memphis

Ms. Tabitha Huffman
Coordinator of Theatre
Holder of the Claude and Lois Colvin Endowed Professorship
Professor of Theatre
BA in Theatre Arts/Psychology, Louisiana College
MFA in Theatre, Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Amber Hyatt
Assistant Professor of Education
AAS in Management, Louisiana State University
AAS in Office Management Systems Technology, Bossier Parish Community College
BS in Business Administration, Upper Iowa University
MS in Higher Education, Upper Iowa University
EdD in Educational Leadership, University of Louisiana Lafayette

Dr. Garrett Jeter
Assistant Professor of English
BA in Classics, Hampden-Sydney College
MA in Classics, University of Illinois
JD, John Marshall Law School
PhD in English, University of Arkansas

Dr. Emmanuel Johnson
Associate Professor of Social Work
BA in English Literature, Bharathiar University; India
MSW, Bharathiar University; India
PhD in Social Work, Bharathiar University; India

Dr. Neil Johnston
Holder of the J.E.Hickson Professorship in English
Professor of English
BA in English, Johnson State College
MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary
PhD in English, Baylor University

Dr. Justin Langford
Dean of the School of Ministry and Performing Arts
Holder of the William Peterson Carter, Jr. Professorship in Biblical Studies
Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek
BA in Sociology, Louisiana College
MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
ThM, New Orleans Theological Seminary
PhD in New Testament, New Orleans Theological Seminary

Ms. Elizabeth Lindsay
Instructor of Math
BA in Speech Education and Mathematics Education, Louisiana College

Ms. Victory Llindo-Lemons
Dean of the School of Education and Behavior Sciences
Assistant Professor of Education
BA in Music/Communication, Louisiana College
MEd in Educational Leadership, Louisiana College

Dr. Tomekia Luckett
Dean of Nursing
Holder of the Coughlin-Saunders Foundation Chair in Nursing
Associate Professor of Nursing
ADN, Southwest Mississippi Community College
BSN, William Carey University
MSN in Nursing Education, William Carey University
PhD in Nursing Leadership, University of Southern Mississippi

Dr. Andrew Magee
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
BFA in Graphic Design, Louisiana Tech University
MS in Criminal Justice, Grambling State University
PhD Public Service Leadership, Capella University

Mr. Jim Majors
Holder of the Durham Family Professorship in Business
Assistant Professor of Accounting
BS in Business Adminstration, University of Louisiana Lafayette
MBA in Accounting, Louisiana State University

Mr. Brian Manual
Dean of Students
Assistant Professor of Media and Communication
BA in Media Communication with Minor in Journalism, Louisiana College
MA in Communication, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Dr. Nicholas Maricle
Dean of Chapel
Holder of the Lyndon E. Dawson, Sr. Professorship in Religion
Assistant Professor of Missions and Ministries
BA in History, Louisiana State University
MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
ThM, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Dr. Natalie Maxey
Project Director Title III
Associate Professor of Engineering
BS in Chemical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University
PhD in Chemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

Dr. Arthur Mazhambe
Holder of the W. Ray Frye Professorship in Business
Professor of Business
BS in Business Administration, Louisiana College
MS in Strategic Management, University of Derby, UK
DBA in Global Business and Leadership, California Intercontinental University

Ms. Kathleen McGinty-Johnston
Director of the English Language Program
Instructor of English
BA in English, Texas A&M
63 graduate hours, Baylor University

Dr. David McKemy
Assistant Professor of Psychology
BA in Theology, Jackson College
MA in Professional Counseling, Liberty University
PhD in General Psychology, Grand Canyon University

Mr. Dougald McLaurin
Coordinator of C3 Events
Holder of the John and Allie Fogleman Professorship in Religion
Assistant Professor of Missions and Ministries
BA in Biblical Studies, College at Southeastern
ThM, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
MDiv in Advanced Biblical Studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Dr. Juanita G. Moorman
Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Social Work
BSW, Northwestern State University
MSW, Sephen F. Austin University
PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy; University of Monroe
LCSW-BACS

Dr. Simon Obenofunde
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Engineering, University of Iloria
MS in Communications and Network Engineering
PhD in Computer Science, Unversity of Burgundy-Franche Comte

Dr. Ajibade Oyeyemi
Assistant Professor of Biology
BS in Biochemistry, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
PGD in Chemical Engineering, University of Benin, Nigeria
Master of Technology/Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology Akure
PhD in Clinical Biochemistry, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

Dr. Sarah Payne
Director of the C.S. Lewis Honors Program Professor of Chemistry
Professor of Chemistry
BS in Chemistry with minor in Mathmatics, Milligan College
PhD in Chemistry, University of Virginia

Dr. Nic Philpot
Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise Science
BS in Athletic Training, Louisiana College
MEd in Kinesiology and Athletic Training, University of Virginia
DAT, A.T. Still University

Dr. Scott Pickard
Holder of the L.P.Dawson Professorship in History
Associate Professor of History
BS in Business Administration with Minor in Political Science, Shepherd College
MDiv/Pastoral Counseling, Trinity Divinity School
MA in History, Kansas State University
PhD in History, Kansas State University

Dr. Francis Powell
Associate Professor of Social Work
BSW, Jackson State University
MSW, Grambling State University
PhD in Social Work, Louisiana State University

Mr. Blake Quales
Assistant Professor of Education
BA in Pastoral Ministries, Allegheny Wesleyan College
MAT, Northwestern State University

Mr. Alan Quartemont
Assistant Professor of Journalism
BS in Broadcast Journalism, Marquette University
MS in Communication, University of Louisiana

Dr. Christine Reese
Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Holder of the Richard L. Crowell Professorship in Law
Professor of History
BA in History, Houghton College
MA in History, Pennsylvania State University
PhD in History, Pennsylvania State University

Ms. Penny Reeves
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education for Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Assistant Professor of Allied Health
BS in Physical Education, University of Louisiana Monroe
AAS in PTA, Louisiana College
MSS in Sports Medicine/Exercise Physiology, United States Sport Academy

Ms. Bobbye Roberts
Program Director of Social Work
Associate Professor of Social Work
BSW, Louisiana College
MSW, Louisiana State University

Dr. Henry O. Robertson
Associate VPAA
Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Sponsored Programs
Holder of the Hogan Family Professorship
Professor of History
BA in History, Randolph-Macon College
MA in US History, Louisiana State University
PhD in History, Louisiana State University

Dr. Evan Stewart
Assistant Professor of Physics
BS in Physics and Astronomy, Drake University
PhD in Nuclear Physics, Iowa State University

Dr. Sonia Tinsley
Chair, Department of Health and Exercise Science
Holder of the Claude Kent Kirkpatrick Professorship in Health and Physical Education
Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise Science
BS in Elementary Education, Louisiana State University
MEd in Health and Physical Education with Health Promotion, Northwestern State University
PhD in Health Studies/Higher Education, Texas Women’s University

Dr. Karen Walton
Associate Professor of Nursing
AASN, Wallace State Community College
MSN, University of Phoenix
DNP, Samford University

Dr. Shaohui “John” Wang
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BS in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Hubei University of Education
MS in Ooperations Ressearch and Cybernetics, Central China Normal University
MS in Mathematics with Minor in Statistics, University of Mississippi
PhD in Mathematics, University of Mississippi

Dr. Christy Warren
Coordinator of Teacher Education
Professor of Education
BA in Elementary Education, Louisiana College
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M
PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, University of New Orleans

Dr. Wade Warren
Coordinator, Department of Biology
Holder of the C.J. Cavanaugh Chair in Biology
Professor of Biology
BS in Biology with Minor in Chemistry, Louisiana College
PhD in Zoology with Emphasis in Neuroscience and Circadian Rhythms, Texas A&M

Dr. Tylitha Whatley
Holder of the James A. Young Professorship in Religion
Professor of Christian Studies
BS in Economics, Louisiana College
MRE in Youth Ministry, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
EdD in Curriculum Evaluation and Development, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Dr. Nancy Whitlock
Coordinator, Department of Spanish
Professor of Spanish
BA in English and Foreign Languages, Louisiana College
MA in Spanish, Tulane University
PhD in Spanish, University of Houston

Ms. Mollie Wise
Coordinator, Department of Psychology
Assistant Professor of Psychology
BSW, Southern Illinois University
MSC, Missouri Baptist University

Mr. Jacob Wittkopp
Chair, Department of Music
Assistant Professor of Music
BME, Montana State University
MM, University of Montana

Mr. Jeff Young
Director of Technical Production
Associate Professor of Media Productions
BA in Church Music, Louisiana College
MA in Communication, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary