The Beacon College College Directory provides contact information for administrators, faculty, and staff.
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Linda Allison
Director of Human Resources
B.S., Strayer University: Liberal Arts
Email: lallison@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9820
Anthony Aloi
Systems Analyst
B.S., Mercy College: Computer Science
Email: aaloi@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9790
Sherri Aloi
Assistant Director of Human Resources & Administrative Operations
A.A., Western International University: Business
Email: saloi@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9795
Carolyn Altinbasak
Library Assistant
Email: caltinbasak@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9807
Ronna Arnold
Payroll Specialist & Accounting Support
Email: rarnold@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-2521
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Jeffrey Baird
Director of Campus Safety
B.A., Mansfield University: Criminal Justice Administration
M.S., Philadelphia University: Disaster Medicine & Management
Email: jbaird@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-323-1977
Bill Baldwin
Personal Trainer
Certified Trainer
B.A., Beacon College: Human Services
Email: wbaldwin@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9714
Russ Bellamy
Department Chair – Studio Arts
Professor – Studio Arts
B.A., Georgetown College: Fine Arts
M.F.A., University of Cincinnati: Fine Arts
Email: rbellamy@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9741
Anya Bernstein
Assistive Technology Specialist
B.A., Loras College: Social Work & Psychology
M.S.W., Saint Ambrose University: Social Work
Email: abernstein@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9827
Dr. Brent E. Betit
Chief Operating Officer
Email: bbetit@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-0981
Venus Beulah
Counselor
A.A., Beacon College: Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., Beacon College: Psychology
M.S., Palm Beach Atlantic University: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Email: vbeulah@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9797
Hannah Blume
Writing Consultant
Email: hblume@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Melissa L.O. Boduch
Learning Specialist/Academic Advisor
B.A., Westfield State University: Special Education
B.A., Westfield State University: Psychology
M.S., Black Hills State University: Curriculum & Instruction
Ph.D., Capella University: Special Education Leadership
Email: mboduch@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9786 Ext: 186
Dustin Boise
Associate Professor Studio Arts & Career Development Integration Manager
Mason Art Gallery Director
A.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
B.F.A., University of Central Oklahoma: Printmaking/ Graphic Design
M.F.A., University of Cincinnati
Email: dboise@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9726
James Borden
Director of Student Citizenship/Adjunct Faculty
B.A., Stonehill College: History and Education
M.A., Bridgewater State College: Criminal Justice
Email: jborden@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-314-2404
Dr. Shena Bowie
Assistant Professor, Business and Technology
Weekend Student Center Manager
B.A.S., College of Central Florida: Business and Organizational Management
Dual M.A., Webster University: Management & Leadership/Human Resources Management
Ph.D., Capella University: Leadership for Higher Education
Executive Leadership Certification, The National Society of Leadership and Success
Certificate in Effective College Instruction, ACUE & A.C.E.
Email: sgrant@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9811 Ext: 211
Melissa Bradley
Director, Center for Career Preparation
B.S., Florida State University: English Education
Email: mbradley@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-1658 Ext: 358
Dr. Andrea Brode
Consultant on International Programs
B.S., Franklin Pierce College: Liberal Studies
M.B.A., Franklin Pierce College: Leadership
D.A., Franklin Pierce University: Leadership
Email: abrode@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 603-313-0886
Dr. Audrey Broxton
Assistant Professor: Business Management
B.H.S.A., Barry University: Health Services Administration
M.B.A., Keiser University: Business Administration – Leadership
Ph.D., Keiser University: Educational Leadership
Email: abroxton@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9700
Derick Bugg
Learning Specialist/Academic Advisor
B.A., Warner Southern College: Organizational Management
M.A., Argosy University: Mental Health Counseling
Email: dbugg@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-6306
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Tiffany A. Calderara
Instructor: Math
B.A., Southern Oregon University: English & Writing
M.Ed., University of Alaska Fairbanks: Special Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Leadership Education
Email: tcalderara@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9743
Shirley Carvajal
Transportation – Driver
Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement
Email: scarvajal@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9784
Aubrey Cash
School Nurse
Email: acash@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9793
Dr. Nicole Casillas
Assistant Professor: Human Services & Psychology
B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills: Psychology
M.A., California State University, Northridge: Educational Psychology
Ph.D., University of Washington: Educational Psychology
Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno: Education – Special Education & Disability Studies
Email: ncasillas@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9785
Jennifer Castilloveitia
Occupational Therapist
A.S., Seminole Community College: Anthropology
B.S.S., Arizona State University: Anthropology
M.O.T., A.T. Still University: Occupational Therapy
Email: jcastilloveittia@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9727
Daniel Cenotti
Campus Safety Shift Supervisor
Email: dcenotti@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9799
Erin Chambers
Instructional Designer/Canvas Administrator
B.S., University of Phoenix: Business & Marketing
M.S., Southern New Hampshire University: Marketing
Email: ebisanti@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9748
Dr. Kevin Chandler
Associate Professor
B.S., Oakland University: Mechanical Engineering
M.S., Oakland University: Mechanical Engineering
Ed.D., University of Orlando: Educational Leadership
Email: kchandler@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9772
Dr. Shelly Chandler
Provost
B.A., Oakland University: Psychology
M.S., Troy State University: Counseling & Psychology
Ph.D., Barry University: Educational Leadership & Counseling Specialization
Email: schandler@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9710
Kyle Close
Assistant Director of Intramurals and Recreation
Health and Human Performance Adjunct Faculty
USCAA Compliance Officer and Statistician
B.S., Louisiana State University: Sports Administration
M.S., Eastern Kentucky University: Physical Education
Email: kclose@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9773
Brian Collins
Mailroom Supervisor
B.S., Beacon College: Computer Information Systems
Email: bcollins@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-8547 Ext: 348
Desmond Coryatt
Director of Resource Systems and Strategies
B.S., Stetson University: Psychology
Email: dcoryatt@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9738
Alison Courtney
Admissions Counselor
Email: acourtney@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9800
Matthew Cupach
Instructor – Computer Information Systems – Web and Digital Media
B.A., Cleveland State University: Communications and Dramatic Arts
M.A., University of Akron: Mass Media Communications
Email: mcupach@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9760
Chealsie Curts
Career Advisement Coordinator
B.S., Indiana University Southeast: Business Marketing and Management
MBA, Florida State University: Business Administration
Email: ccurts@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9826 Ext: 226
Bryan Cushing
Senior Instructor – Anthrozoology
B.A., Stoney Brook University: Environmental Humanities; Cultural Anthropology
M.S., Canisius College: Anthrozoology
Email: bcushing@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9816
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Richard Davidson
Writing Center Director
A.A., Lake Sumter Community College: English/Education
B.A., Saint Leo University: English Advanced Literary Studies
M.A., University of South Florida: English Education
Email: rdavidson@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9782
Phillip Deese
Director of IT
IT Certifications including:
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
Honeywell EXP23R300, EXP 23, EXP23AT, EXP48AT
Email: pdeese@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9781
Rosemarie DeJarnett
Assistant Chair General Education & Distance Learning
Instructor, Humanities Department
A.S., Florida State University
B.S., University of Central Florida: Elementary Education
M.Ed., University of Central Florida: Reading Education
Email: rdejarnett@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-0626
Blanca Delucio
Student Employment Coordinator
A.A., Community College of Denver: Business Administration
B.S., University of Colorado at Denver: Business Administration
Email: bdelucio@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9732
Steven DeMartis
Transition Counselor-Northeast Region
Email: sdemartis@beaconcollege.edu
Michaela DiDonato
Administrative Assistant
Email: mdidonato@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9702
Hanah Diebold
Director of Student Experience
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Business Administration, Sales & Marketing Techniques
M.S., Oklahoma State University: Educational Leadership Studies, College Student Development
Email: hdiebold@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9740
Michael Dise
Driver
Phone: 352-638-9784
Gretchen Dreimiller
Director of Library Resources
B.A., Wingate University: English
M.A., Boston College: English and American Literature
MLIS, University of South Florida: Library and Information Science
Email: gdreimiller@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9754
Jordan Droira
Transition Counselor
Email: jdroira@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-728-1128
Dwight Duckins
Community Educator
Email: dduckins@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-5464
Julie Dunlap
Learning Specialist
Email: jdunlap@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9810
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Sahel Ebrahimi
Writing Consultant and Adjunct Faculty
B.A., English Literature
M.A., English Literature
M.A., Critical Ethnic Studies with a graduate certificate in Women and Gender Studies
Email: sebrahimi@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9804 Ext: 204
Cynthia Eckhart
Senior Student Account Specialist
Email: ceckhart@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9728
Haven Eckstein
Writing Consultant
Email: heckstein@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9724
Gerald Emery
Sodexo Dining Services – Administrative
Email: gemery@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9829
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Michael Fallon
Instructor and Business & Technology Coordinator
B.S., Florida Southern College: Business Administration
M.A., Webster University: Marketing
M.A., Webster University: Management & Leadership
DBA, Northcentral University: Marketing (In Progress)
Email: mfallon@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9711
Sheila Faulkner-Loser
Transition Counselor – Pacific West Region
A.A., Mount San Jacinto Community College: Social & Behavioral Science
A.A., Mount San Jacinto Community College: Humanities
B.S., University of Phoenix: Human Services and Management
M.S., Walden University: Higher Education – Leadership for Student Success
Email: sfaulknerloser@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-396-6342
Dr. James Fleming
Department Chair – Business & Technology
Professor – Business & Technology
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
Email: jfleming@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9712
Dr. Gilbert Franco
Assistant Professor – Psychology
B.A., University of California at San Diego: Psychology
M.A., Alliant International University: Marriage and Family Therapy M.S., Walden University: Organizational Psychology
Ph.D., Walden University: I/O Psychology
Email: gfranco@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9742
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William Gledhill
Director of Recruitment and Outreach
B.S., Franciscan University: Clinical Psychology
Certification: Social Science Education
Email: wgledhill@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9762
Brody Glidden
Director of Summer Programming
B.S., Southern New Hampshire University: Hospitality Management
M.S., University of Central Missouri: College Student Personnel Administration
Email: bglidden@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-913-4104
Samantha Gordon
Executive Director of Enrollment Marketing, Communications and Systems
B.A., University of Connecticut: Communication Sciences
Email: sgordon@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Fred Gore
Chief Financial Officer
B.S., University of Texas at Austin: business administration
M.Div., Assemblies of Theological Seminary
M.B.A., Missouri State University
D.B.A., University of South Florida: business administration
Email: fgore@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-365-1165
Rebecca Grant
Campus Safety Officer
Email: rgrant@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9799
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Dr. George Hagerty
President
B.A., Stonehill College: Political Science/International Affairs
Ed.M., Harvard University: Education Policy and Finance
Ed.D., Harvard University: Administration, Planning and Social Policy
Email: ghagerty@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9764
Dr. Oksana Hagerty
Dean of the Center for Success
B.A., Dniepropetrovsk National University: Applied Psychology
M.A., Dniepropetrovsk National University: Applied Psychology
Ph.D., Kharkiv National University: Educational & Developmental Psychology
Email: ohagerty@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9780
Jennifer Haines-Bennett
Administrative Asst. to the Provost
B.A., University of Wyoming: Dual major Elementary and Special Education
Email: jbennett@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9813
Ali S. Hall
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
B.S., University of North Florida: Communications
M.S., Palm Beach Atlantic University: Counselor Education
E-mail: ahall@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-4616
Alyssa Hall
Admissions Assistant
Phone: 352-315-9418
Autumn Hall
Resident Director, RAP Hall
B.S., Georgia Southern University: Health Science (in progress)
Email: ahall2@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9706 Ext: 106
Tanya Harris-Rocker
Learning Specialist/Academic Advisor
B.S., University of South Florida: English Education
M.A., University of Phoenix: Organization Management
Email: tharrisrocker@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-7249
Danielle Heider
F/S Learning Specialist
Email: dheider@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-2193
Dale Herold
Senior Vice President of Enrollment Management and Auxiliary Program Initiatives
B.A., Molloy College: Communication Arts
Email: dherold@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9778
Frank Hilycord
Transportation Driver
Email: fhilycord@beaconcollege.edu
Brad Hough
Chief Information Officer
Email: bhough@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-365-1357
Dr. Christopher Huff
Associate Professor – History
B.A., Juniata College: History and Political Science
M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio: History
M.A., University of Georgia: History
Ph.D., University of Georgia: History
Email: chuff@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9758
James Humphrey
Sodexo – General Manager Food Services
Email: jhumphrey@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9794
Dr. Teri Hunter
Instructor and Hospitality Management Coordinator
B.S., University of South Florida: Hospitality Management
M.S., University of Central Florida: Hospitality and Tourism Management
D.B.A., Saint Leo University: Business Administration
Email: thunter@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9802
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Chrystol Ingram
Associate Director of Enrollment Services
B.S., Florida A & M University: Education
M.B.A., University of Phoenix: Business Administration
Certificate, Purdue University Global: Project Management
Email: cingram@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9792
Tekayiha Innocent-Coleman
Director of Health Promotion
B.A., Lake-Sumter State College: Business
A.A., Valencia Community College: General Studies
CNA, Lake Technical Center: Certified Nursing Assistant
Email: tcoleman@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9745
Christopher Irving
Senior Instructor – English
B.A., Florida Atlantic University: English Literature and Multimedia Studies
M.F.A., Florida Atlantic University: English: Creative Writing
Email: cirving@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9734
Dr. Zachary Isrow
Assistant Chair of Humanities
Assistant Professor – Humanities
B.A., Aurora University: Philosophy
M.A., University of Chicago: Philosophy
Sc.D., Alma Mater Europaea: Humanities
Email: zisrow@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9822
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Wayne Johnson
Instructor: Computer Information Systems – IS Track
B.S., Fayetteville State University: Mathematics
M.B.A., Clark Atlanta University: Decision Science & Information Systems
Email: wjohnson@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-3139 Ext. 240
Eric Johnston
Director of Transportation
Email: ejohnston@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9784
Rashad Joiner
Center for Student Success Office Coordinator-Student Support
B.A., Beacon College: Interdisciplinary Studies
Email: rjoiner@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9757
Nathan Judge
Recreation Specialist
B.A., Beacon College: Human Services
Email: njudge@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9714
Kiarra Julien
Instructor: Computer Information Systems – Web & Digital Media Track
B.A., University of West Florida: Graphic Design
M.A., Academy of Art University: Advertising Marketing & Branded Media
Email: kjulien@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9718
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Brian Kaminski
IT Specialist
B.A., Beacon College: Computer Information Systems – IS Track
Email: bkaminski@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-0735
Richard Killion
Vice President for Advancement & Strategy
B.A., Stonehill College: Economics
M.P.A., George Mason University: Public Administration
Email: rkillion@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9801
Dr. Patricia Konovalov
Associate Professor – Learning Essentials
B.S.W., Ferris State University: Social Work
B.A., Marygrove College: History
M.A., Central Michigan University: Human Development and Family Studies
Ed.D., Ferris State University
Email: pkonovalov@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9815
Lydia Kritzman
Admissions Counselor
B.S., Bethel College: Biology
M.Ed., Wilmington University: Higher Education (in progress)
Email: lkritzman@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9729 ext. 129
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Jeffrey La Sane
Campus Safety Officer
Class D Security Officer License
Email: jlasane@beaconcollege.edu
Terrie Legrand
Transportation – Driver
Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement
Email: tlegrand@beaconcollege.edu
Stephanie Liebowitz
Director of Enrollment Services and Financial Aid
B.A., Florida Southern College: Mass Communications and History
M.Ed., Northeastern University College of Professional Studies: Higher Education Administration
Email: sliebowitz@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9730
Jodi Brubaker Livingston
Instructor – Mathematics
B.S., University of Florida: Mathematics
M.A., University of Central Florida: Mathematics Education
Email: jbrubaker@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-1525
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Dana Manzo
Vice President, Division of Student Affairs
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
B.S., New York Institute of Technology: Psychology
M.S., Palm Beach Atlantic University: Counseling Psychology
Email: dmanzo@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9751
Maria Marcano-Ramirez
Learning Specialist/ Academic Advisor
B.A., University of Puerto Rico: Psychology
M.A., University of Puerto Rico: Rehabilitation Counseling
Email: mmarcanoramirez@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9752
Dr. Andrea Marsden
Associate Professor – Human Services & Psychology
B.A., University of Missouri: Psychology
M.A., University of Missouri: Psychology
Ph.D., University of Missouri: Industrial/ Organizational Psychology
Email: amarsden@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9776
Jennifer Mathews
Campus Safety Shift Supervisors
Email: jmathews@beaconcollege.edu
Wil Matthews
School Partnership Coordinator; Transition Counselor-Southwest Region
Email: wmatthews@beaconcollege.edu
Lisa Mauro
Learning Specialist/Academic Advisor
B.F.A., University of Connecticut: Music
M.A.T., Sacred Heart University: Elementary Education
Email: lmauro@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9775
Arden Mayor
Administrative Assistant for Student Affairs
Email: amayor@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9736
Melissa Mayor
Learning Specialist Freshman Lead
B.A., Indiana University Bloomington: Psychology
MAT, National University: Teaching
Email: mmayor@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9722
Tanisha McIntosh
Director of Housing
B.A., Siena Heights University: English Written Communications
M.A., Madonna University: Higher Education Student Affairs (in progress)
Email: tmcintosh@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-7660 Ext. 238
Tracey McKoy
Receptionist
Email: tmckoy@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9769
Kelly “Gigi” Meeks
Student Center/Bookstore Manager
A.S., Colby Community College: Radio Broadcasting
Email: kgallagher@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9753
Ashley Milito
Director of Navigator Prep
B.A., Keane University: Psychology
M.A., Argosy University: Forensic Psychology
Email: amilito@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9814
Dani Mitchell
Instructor of Anthrozoology
B.A., Elizabethtown College: English – Professional Writing
M.S., Canisius College: Anthrozoology
Email: dmitchell@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9805 Ext: 205
Jennifer Mizowek
Payables Clerk
B.A., Beacon College: Business Management
Email: jmizowek@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9783
Sommer Mooneyhan
Assistant Director of Counseling
B.A., University of Central Florida
M.A., Webster University: Mental Health Counseling
Email: smooneyhan@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9766
Emily Morgan
Assistant Director of Library Resources
B.A., St. Leo University: English
M.L.I.S., University of South Florida: Library and Information Science
Email: emorgan@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9707
Christine Morris
Director of Accounting Services
B.S., Park University: Management Accounting
Email: cmorris@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-0623
Alexander Morris-Wood
Vice President, Division of Program Development and Global Partnerships
B.A., Connecticut College: History & American Studies
M.S., Post University: Mental Health Counseling
Email: amorriswood@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9777/352-531-6140
Barbara Muñoz
Instructor, Anthrozoology Department
Learning Specialist/Academic Advisor
B.S., Nova Southeastern University: Elementary Education
M.A., Nova Southeastern University: Science Education
Ed.S., National Louis University: Educational Leadership and Supervision
Ed.D., National Louis University: Educational Leadership (in progress)
Email: bmunoz@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9771
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Mari Nakahara
Student Account Specialist
A.S. Miami Dade College: Travel Industry Management
Email: mnakahara@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9806 Ext 206
Dr. Nicoletta Nance
Associate Professor – Human Services & Psychology
B.A., Youngstown State University: Psychology
MS.Ed., Youngstown State University: Counseling
Ph.D., Capella University: Human Services
Email: nnance@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9746
Shauna Nandkissore
Learning Specialist
Email: snandkissore@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-0164
Dr. Raymond Nault
Writing Center Consultant
A.A., Grays Harbor Community College: English
B.A., University of Odense Denmark: English
B.A., Washington State University: English
M.A., University of Copenhagen: Classical Hebrew
Ph.D., University of Odense: English/Linguistics
Email: rnault@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9749
Ryan Nesbitt
Campus Safety Officer
Email: rnesbitt@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. William Nesbitt
Professor – Humanities and Literature
B.A., Thomas University: English
M.A., Valdosta State University: Literature
Ph.D., Florida State University: Literature
Email: wnesbitt@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9717
Brenda Newkirk
Instructor – Computer Information Systems
B.S., Hodges University: Computer Science
M.S., Hodges University: Management Information Systems
Doctoral Studies, Capella University: Information Technology and Security
Email: bnewkirk@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9715
Christina Noval
Counselor
B.S., The College of Saint Rose: Social Work
M.S., The University at Albany: Social Work
Email: cnoval@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-2198 Ext: 398
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Melissa Opie
Residence Director
Email: mopie@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9761
Dawn Orsini
Administrative Assistant to Institutional Advancement
Email: dorsini@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9803
Marlene O’Toole
Director of Community Relations
Email: motoole@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9812
Darryl E. Owens
Associate VP of Communications and Engagement
B.A., Journalism, Howard University
Email: dowens@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9789
Samantha Owens
Learning Specialist
B.A., University of South Florida: Behavioral Healthcare
M.S., University of West Florida: Exceptional Student Education
Ed.D., Liberty University: Educational Leadership (in progress)
Email: sowens@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-7924 Ext: 188
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Gavin Palmer
Senior Community Education Coordinator
A.A., Southern Maine Community College: Business Administration
Email: gpalmer@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9791
Keri Jo Pannella
Executive Director of Development
B.A., Warner Southern College: Organizational Management
Email: kphillips@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9768
Michele Patestides
Learning Specialist
B.A. Barnard College: Program in the Arts
M.S. Nova Southeastern University: Varying Exceptionalities
Email: mpatestides@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9716 Ext: 9716
Kimberlee Paul
Learning Specialist/ Academic Advisor
B.S., Bowling Green State University: Education
M.A., Baldwin-Wallace College: Education/Reading
Email: kpaul@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9725
Hannah Paumen
IT and AV Support Specialist
Email: hpaumen@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Richard Perrone
Department Chair – Human Services & Psychology
Associate Professor – Human Services & Psychology
B.A., Saint Leo University: Human Services
B.S., Regis University: Business Administration
M.S., University of Oklahoma: Human Relations
Ph.D., Capella University: Human Services/Social Work and Community Resources
Email: rperrone@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9739
Fred Potter
Campus Safety Officer
Email: fpotter@beaconcollege.edu
Roger (R.J.) Prigge Jr.
Learning Specialist/ Academic Advisor
B.S., Grand Canyon University: Sociology
M.A., Arizona State University: Sociology
Email: rprigge@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-1207
Mary-Anne Primack
Assistant Professor – Humanities & General Education
A.A., Santa Fe College: Education
B.S., Florida State University: English Education
M.S., Florida State University: English Education
Ed.S, University of Florida: Educational Leadership
Ed.D, University of Florida: Educational Leadership
Email: mprimack@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-2912
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Ashley Troy Quick
Instructor: Anthrozoology
Email: aquick@beaconcollege.edu
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Brandon Raines
Assistant Athletic Director and Women’s Basketball Coach
Email: braines@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9785
Vilma Ramirez
Instructor: Business and Technology
B.A., Baruch College: Computer Information Systems
M.S., University of Arizona: Management Information Systems
Email: vramirez@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9817
Ray Ramos
Sodexo – Maintenance Supervisor
E-mail: rramos@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-973-3189
Heather Reed (Daly)
Assistant Director of First Year Engagement
B.A., Beacon College: Computer Information Systems Web and Digital Media
Email: hreed@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-6901
Katy Reinke
Associate Dean of Students
B.A., Florida Gulf Coast University: Communications
M.S., Eastern Illinois University: College Student Affairs
Email: kreinke@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-7547
Alexander Rhodes
Anthrozoology Program Assistant
Email: arhodes@beaconcollege.edu
Brianna L. Rivera
Program Assistant, Center for Career Preparation
Email: brivera1@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9826 ext. 208
Marc Roberts
Instructor – English
B.A., Southern Connecticut State University: English/Creative Writing
M.A., University of Massachusetts: American Literature/Composition
Email: mroberts@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9704
Dr. Leigh Camacho Rourks
Assistant Professor – English
B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University: Humanities
M.A., Southeastern Louisiana University: English
M.F.A., Pacific University: Creative Writing
Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette: English and Creative Writing
Email: lrourks@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9735
Juan Ruiz
Transportation – Driver
Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement
Email: jruiz@beaconcollege.edu
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Carrie Santaw
Registrar
A.S., Community College of Vermont: Administrative Management
A.S., Community College of Vermont: Accounting
B.A., Johnson State College: Professional Studies
M.S., Mary Baldwin University: Higher Education Administration
Email: csantaw@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9705
Amanda Schlein
Assistant to Bookstore Manager
B.A., Beacon College: Liberal Studies
Email: aschlein@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9753
Lilith Shelton
Accounts Payable & Purchasing Specialist
B.S., University of Central Florida: Business Administration
Email: lshelton@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9759
Shane Silva
Resident Director
B.S., Central Connecticut State University: Mechanical Engineering Technology
Email: ssilva@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-326-0058
Veronica Simpkins
Life Skills Educator/Case Management
A.A., Valencia College: General Studies
B.S., University of Central Florida: Psychology
Email: vsimpkins@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9798
Daejhanae Smith
Resident Director
Email: dsmith@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9828
Sara Smith
Instructor: Anthrozoology
Email: ssmith@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9723
Tamara Snyder
Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees
B.A., Lake Erie College: English
Email: tsnyder@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9764
Tresha Stevens
Freshman Learning Specialist/ Academic Advisor
B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro: English
M.A., University of Colorado: Educational Leadership
Email: tstevens@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9779
Brittany Strozzo
Assistant Professor/Assistant Chair – CIS Web and Digital Media
Ed.D, Grand Canyon University: Organizational Leadership in Higher Education (in progress)
M.F.A., Liberty University: Graphic Design
M.A., Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD): Design Management
M.A., Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD): Graphic Design/Visual Experience
B.F.A., Georgia Southern University: Graphic Design
Email: bstrozzo@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-3835
Christi Stryker
Assistant Director of Accounting Services
Valencia Community College, EPI Teacher Certification
B.S., La Salle University: Business Administration
Email: cstryker@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9818
Jonathan Swann
Resident Director – Village Apartments
B.S., Davidson College: Psychology
Email: jswann@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9750 Ext: 150
Bethanie Sylvaince
Counselor
M.S.W., Walden University: Registered Clinical Social Work Intern
Email: bsylvaince@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-0685 Ext: 385
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Jennifer Turton
Career Advisor
A.S., St. Catherine University: Occupational Therapy Assistant
B.A., University of Central Florida: Art History
Email: jturton@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9808 ext. 155
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Kathryn Van Gundy
Library Administrative Assistant
A.A., Polk State College: Liberal Arts
Email: kvangundy@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9763
Sam Vincent
Men’s Basketball Coach
Email: svincent@beaconcollege.edu
Cathy Vinton
Instructor – Mathematics
B.A., University of Illinois: Mathematics and Computer Science
M.A., Illinois State University: Mathematics
Email: cvinton@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9823
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Melissa Walley Packwood
Learning Specialist
Email: mwalleypackwood@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-7755
Gabe Watson
Director of Fitness & Athletics
B.S., Briar Cliff University: Physical Education
M.S., Chadron State College: Physical Education
Email: gwatson@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9714 Ext: 114
Kimberly Watters
Assistant Professor – Studio Arts
B.F.A., Southern Illinois University: Glass
M.F.A., Alfred University College of Art and Design: Sculpture/Dimensional Studies-Glass
Email: kwatters@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9765
Autumn Welt
Assistant Professor: Humanities
B.A., Elon University: Dance Choreography and Performance
M.F.A., Smith College: Dance Choreography and Performance
Email: awelt@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-787-1056
Ansley Whitley
Admissions Counselor
Email: awhitley@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9736
Marsini Williams
Safety Officer
Email: mwilliams@beaconcollege.edu
Nancy Wood
Assistant Professor of Career Development
Ph.D., Capella University: Human Services, Healthcare Administration specialization
M.H.R.M., Keller Graduate School of Management: Human Resource Management
M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management: Business Administration
M.S.W., Saint Leo University: Social Work, Advanced Clinical Practice
Email: nwood@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9799
Tony Wrice
Assistant Director of Fitness and Athletics & Residential Director
B.A., Northwestern College: Physical Education/Sociology
Email: twrice@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9714
Mary Wymer, APR
Digital Communications Manager
B.S., Florida State University: Communications/Public Relations
M.A., The University of Alabama: Advertising and Public Relations
Accredited in Public Relations (APR)
Email: mwymer@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9709
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Lynda Young
Office Manager/Driver
Class A CDL with Passenger Endorsement
Email: lyoung@beaconcollege.edu
Phone: 352-638-9784
