The Beacon College is committed to helping students achieve individual success. Faculty members facilitate instruction by designing appropriate learning accommodations that reflect an understanding of different learning styles. The following is a list of our department chairs, full time faculty, adjunct faculty, program directors and support staff.
Dr. Shelly Chandler
Department Chair: Human Services
B.A., Oakland University: Psychology
M.S., Troy State University: Counseling & Psychology
Ph.D., Barry University: Educational Leadership & Counseling Specialization
E-mail: schandler@beaconcollege.edu
Runyon, Shane
Department Chair: Liberal Studies
B.A., Flagler College: History
M.A., Montana State: History
Ph.D., University of Florida: History
E-mail: srunyon@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. James E. Fleming
Department Chair: Computer Information Systems Director of Information Resources
B.A., Saint Leo College: Psychology/Computer Information Systems
M.S., National-Louis University: Management
D.B.A. University of Sarasota: Business Administration/Information Systems
E-mail: jfleming@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. John L. Good
Vice President of Educational Support Services and Institutional Effectiveness
B.A.A.S., University of Texas: Vocational Information
M.S. University of Texas: Special Education
Ed.D., Texas A&M University: Supervision, Curriculum
and Instruction in Secondary Education
E-mail: jgood@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Terri Ross
Anthropology Professor
B.A., Florida Southern College: Social Sciences
M.A., Skidmore College: Anthropology/Environmental Studies
Ph.D., The Union Institute: Anthropology/Education
E-mail: tross@beaconcollege.edu
Van Galyon
Art Associate Professor
B.A., University of Central Florida: Art & Psychology
M.F.A., Florida State University: Studio & Art History
E-mail: vgalyon@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Harriet Masembe
English Professor
B.A., Makerere University: Literature in English: British, European,and African Literature
M.A., University of Wisconsin: African Languages and Literature
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin: African Languages and Literature
E-mail: hmasembe@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. William Nesbitt
English Assistant Professor
B.A., Thomas University: English
M.A., Valdosta State University: Literature
Ph.D., Florida State University: Literature
E-mail: wnesbitt@beaconcollege.edu
Per Faaland
Psychology Assistant Professor
B.A., University of California: History
M.A., California State University: Psychology
M.Div., Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary: World Mission
E-mail: pfaaland@beaconcollege.edu
Sandy Novak
Web & Digital Media Assistant Professor
B.F.A., Temple University: Graphic Design
M.F.A. University of Santa Barbara: Art Studio
E-mail: snovak@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Jennifer Rahman
Psychology Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Florida: Psychology
M.S. Valdosta State University: Psychology
Ph.D., Ball State University: School Psychology
E-mail: jrahman@beaconcollege.edu
Kendal Paget
Director of Field Placement
B.A., Upper Iowa University: History/Sociology; Secondary Education
Teaching Certification
E-mail: kpaget@beaconcollege.edu
Kaye Seymour
Support Services Specialist
B.S., East Tennessee State University: Elementary and Exceptional Education
M.Ed., University of Central Florida: Exceptional Education
E-mail: kseymour@beaconcollege.edu
Michelle Patestides
Academic Mentor
B.A., Barnard College: Program in the Arts
M.S., Nova Southeastern University: Varying Exceptionalities
E-mail: mpatestides@beaconcollege.edu
Lucretia Gabriel
Academic Mentor
B.S., Cornell University: Science Education - Biology, Earth Science
M.S., SUNY at Albany: Science Education-Biology
E-mail: lgabriel@beaconcollege.edu
Kenneth, Sweet
Academic Mentor
B.S., Fayetteville State University: Social Science Education
M.A., University of Central Florida: Social Science
E-mail: ksweet@beaconcollege.edu
Carol Keller
Reading Specialist
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Green Bay: Communication/Action
M.S., Azusa Pacific University: Education/Reading Specialist Certification
Ed.S., Nova Southeastern University: Elementary Education
E-mail: ckeller@beaconcollege.edu
Crystal Boone
Academic Mentor
B.A., University of Central Florida: Social Work
E-mail: cboone@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Robert Bridgeman
Morse School of Business
A.S., Northeastern Christian Junior College: Computer Science
B.A., Cabrini College: Political Science / Business
J.D., Regent University: Law
E-mail: bbridgeman@beaconcollege.edu
Kenneth Sweet
B.S., Fayetteville State University: Social Science Education
M.A., University of Central Florida: Social Science
E-mail: ksweet@beaconcollege.edu
Sandra Meyer
B.A., Merrimack College: Liberal Arts
Framingham State College: 18 Graduate Hours, Mathematics
M.S., Longwood University: Special Education
E-mail: smeyer@beaconcollege.edu
Matthew Seymour
B.S.B.A., University of Florida: Finance
M.S., University of Florida: Finance
E-mail: mseymour@beaconcollege.edu
Dianna Wade
Coordinator of Library Resources
B.A., Limestone College
M.L.S., Florida State University
E-mail: dwade@beaconcollege.edu
Norma Sager
Interlibrary Loan and Administrative Manager
E-mail: nsager@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Mary Bruck
Vice President of Enrollment Management and Admissions
B.S.,St. Francis University: Education
M.ED., Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Reading
Ed.S., Nova Southeastern University: Education Administration & Gifted Education
Ed.D., Southeastern University: Education Leadership
E-mail: mbruck@beaconcollege.edu
Natalie Rose
Admissions Administrative Support
E-mail: nrose@beaconcollege.edu
Celia Corrad
Admissions Administrative Support
E-mail: ccorrad@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Betsy Stoutmorrill
Vice President of Academic Affairs/Literacy Coach
B.A., Saint Leo College: English
M.S., Nova University: Reading
Ph.D., Candidate, Walden University: Education
E-mail: bstoutmorrill@beaconcollege.edu
DeAnna Diggs
Registrar
A.A., Candidate, Lake-Sumter Community College: Liberal Studies
E-mail: ddiggs@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Robert Bridgeman
Vice President of Student Services
Morse School of Business
A.S., Northeastern Christian Junior College: Computer Science
B.A., Cabrini College: Political Science / Business
J.D., Regent University: Law
E-mail: bbridgeman@beaconcollege.edu
Maria Georgo
Director of Student Life
B.A., Salisbury State Univesity: Communication Arts
M.S., Central Connecticut State College: Counceling and Guidance
E-mail: mgeorgo@beaconcollege.edu
Kelly Hickmon
Student Life Administrative Support
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:S Communications
E-mail: khickmon@beaconcollege.edu
Talia Wright
Counselor
A.A.S., Harper Community College: Nutrition
B.A., National-Loius University: Behavioral Sciences
M.S., National-Louis University Counceling
E-mail: twright@beaconcollege.edu
Carol Casale
Health and Personal Wellness
M.S., University of Stonybrook, New York: School of Nursing
R.N., University of Stonybrook, New York: School of Nursing
N.P., University of Stonybrook, New York: School of Nursing
E-mail: ccasale@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Ronald Dowdy
Vice President of Finance and Administration
B.S., University of Maryland: Personnel Management
M.S., Troy State University: Counseling and Guidance
Ed.S., Troy State University: Education
Ed.D., Auburn University: Higher Education Finance and Administration
E-mail: rdowdy@beaconcollege.edu
Kim Padgett
Business Manager and Coordinator of Financial Aid
A.S., Lake Sumter Community College: Business Management
A.A., Lake Sumter Community College: Liberal Studies
E-mail: kpadgett@Sbeaconcollege.edu
Cynthia Eckhart
Business Administrative Support
E-mail: ceckhart@Sbeaconcollege.edu
Dr. Walter Zielinski
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
and Office of Alumni Relations
B.A., English Education, State University of New York at Fredonia
M.A., Counselor Education, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Philanthropy and Leadership, Union Institute and University
E-mail: wzielinski@beaconcollege.edu
