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. Johnny L. Good
Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Outreach Programs
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. Shelly Chandler
Department Chair: Human Services and Liberal Studies
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
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. 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
Dr. Harriet Masembe
English Professor
B.A., Makerere University: Literature in English: British, European, and African Literature
M.A., Makerere University: Literature in English: Shakespeare, Classical Greek Drama, and Nigerian Drama
M.A., University of Wisconsin: African English Literature
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin: African English Literature
E-mail: hmasembe@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
Sandy Novak
Web & Digital Media Associate Professor
B.F.A., Temple University: Graphic Design
M.F.A. University of Santa Barbara: Art Studio
E-mail: snovak@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
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
Brenda Meli
Psychology Instructor
B.S., University of Central Florida: Psychology, School
Psychology Specialization
M.S., Barry University: Psychology
E-mail: bmeli@beaconcollege.edu
Joanne Jacobson
Computer Information Systems Instructor
B.S., University of Florida: Business Education
M.A., University of Phoenix: Education/Curriculum &
Instruction, Computer Education
E-mail: jjacobson@beaconcollege.edu
Christian Visscher
Biology Instructor
B.S., University of Nice, France: Biology
M.S. University of Nice, France: Biology
E-mail: cvisscher@beaconcollege.edu
Kendal Paget
Director of Field Placement
B.A., Upper Iowa University: History/Sociology; Secondary Education
Teaching Certification
M.Ed., Jones International University: Adult Education
E-mail: kpaget@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Betsy Stoutmorrill
Vice President of Educational Support Services
B.A., Saint Leo College: English
M.S., Nova University: Reading
Ph.D., Walden University: Education
E-mail: bstoutmorrill@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
Nancy Berger
Writing Center Coordinator
Composition Instructor
B.S., University of Central Florida: English
M.A.,University of Central Florida: English
E-mail: nberger@beaconcollege.edu
Michele Patestides
Learning Specialist
B.A., Barnard College: Program in the Arts
M.S., Nova Southeastern University: Varying Exceptionalities
E-mail: mpatestides@beaconcollege.edu
Lucretia Gabriel
Learning Specialist
B.S., Cornell University: Science Education - Biology, Earth Science
M.S., SUNY at Albany: Science Education-Biology
E-mail: lgabriel@beaconcollege.edu
Kenneth Sweet
Learning Specialist
B.S., Fayetteville State University: Social Science Education
M.A., University of Central Florida: Social Science Education
E-mail: ksweet@beaconcollege.edu
Crystal Boone
Learning Specialist
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
Michael R. Waddell
B.A., Ball State University: Political Science
B.A., Saint Leo University: Business Administration
M.B.A. Webster University: Business Administration
E-mail: mwaddell@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
Administrative Assistant to Library/Learning Resource Center
E-mail: nsager@beaconcollege.edu
Celia Thornton Corrad
Admissions Advisor
B.A., Rollins College: Humanities
M.A. Program, Rollins College: Liberal Studies
E-mail: ccorrad@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Shane Runyon
Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., Flagler College: History
M.A., Montana State: History
Ph.D., University of Florida: History
E-mail: srunyon@beaconcollege.edu
Kim Baggett
Registrar and Coordinator of Financial Aid
A.S., Lake Sumter Community College: Business Management
A.A., Lake Sumter Community College: Liberal Studies
B.A., Saint Leo College: Business Administration
E-mail: kbaggett@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: Counseling and Guidance
E-mail: mgeorgo@beaconcollege.edu
Kelly Hickmon
Student Activites Coordinator/Administrative Support
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:S Communications
E-mail: khickmon@beaconcollege.edu
Sandi Webster
Coordinator of Counseling and Health Education
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor
B.S., Ball State University: Psychology
M.S., Nova Southeastern University: Human Services
E-mail: swebster@beaconcollege.edu
Talia Wright
Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
A.A.S., Harper Community College: Nutrition
B.A., National-Loius University: Behavioral Sciences
M.S., National-Louis University Counseling
E-mail: twright@beaconcollege.edu
President Deborah Brodbeck
B.S., Mercy College: Psychology: Special Education Teaching Certification
M.S., Fordham University: Learning Disabilities
Doctoral Studies, Fordham University: School Psychology
E-mail: dbrodbeck@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Ronald Dowdy
Special Assistant to the President
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
Calvin Sanson
Vice President of Finance and Administration
A.S., Lake Sumter Community College: Business Management
A.A., Lake Sumter Community College: Liberal Studies
B.A., Saint Leo College: Business Administration
E-mail: csanson@beaconcollege.edu
Cynthia Eckhart
Business Administrative Support
E-mail: ceckhart@beaconcollege.edu
Kay Krenek
Executive Assistant to the President
Administrative Support/Central Office
E-mail: kkrenek@beaconcollege.edu
Chris Hall
Director of Facilities & New Development
E-mail: chall@beaconcollege.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
