Aug 12, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Organization of the College



Board of Trustees 2025-2026

Abrea Armstrong

Bob Baker

Winston-Salem, NC

Sallie Smalley Beason A’85

Charlotte, NC

Dr. Sarah Berga

Buffalo, NY

Jennifer Byrne

Akeshia Craven-Howell

Charlotte, NC

Linda W. Darden

Kernersville, NC

Vonda Kimble Delawie

Caroline Durham

Dr. Pamela Fox

Swoope, VA

Beth Mabe Gianopulos C’97

Kernersville, NC

Katherine Holland C’00

Lexington, MA

Dr. Paul Kirchgraber

Athens, GA

Dr. John D. McConnell

Winston-Salem, NC

Dr. Brandy Nelson C’97

Mint Hill, NC

Dr. Barbara Rimer

Chapel Hill, NC

The Hon. Anne Salisbury C’71

Cary, NC

Brooke Smith C’96

Brooklyn, NY

Sarah Solana

Jaleema Speaks

Administration, Staff

Barnes, Kathy Marakas (2007)
Vice-President for Institutional Advancement
BA, Salem College

Bautista-Ramirez, Itzel (2023)
Admissions Counselor
BA, Salem College

Blanchard, Molly (2018)
Technical Director for Performing Arts
BA, Salem College

Bragg, Elizabeth (2022)
Human Resources Payroll Administrator
AA, Surry Community College

Bridges, Linda (2019)
Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
BA, Meredith College; M.Div., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Brock, Nikki B. (1971)
Accounts Receivable Manager

Browning, David (2021)
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance and Administration
BSBA, Appalachian State University; MS, James Madison University

Bowen, Sydney (2022)
Associate Director of Student Activities and Orientation
BS, Salem College

Boyd, Karen (2018)
Director of Public Safety
BS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MS, University of Phoenix

Carriker, Ryan
Softball Coach

Chesnut, Christy Ann (2000)
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
AAS, Forsyth Technical Community College; BA, Salem College

Clark, Richard (2003)
Systems/Database Administrator
BA, East Carolina University

Collins, Terri (2023)
Associate Registrar, and Coordinator for Educator Preparation and Graduate and Professional Studies
BA, Guilford College; MSA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Coscia, Paul (2013)
Assistant Vice President for Financial Aid
BA, Guilford College

Cunningham, Cassie Jo (2022)
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
BS, Salem College

Curbeam, Stephanie (2023)
Operating Specialist
BS, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Dawson, Danielle
Head Basketball Coach

Daynes, Gary
Interim President, Salem Academy and College

BA, Brigham Young University; PhD University of Delaware

Deem, Tonya (2022)
Assistant Vice President of Administration and Special Projects
BA, Wake Forest University; JD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Doss, David (2022)
Lead Maintenance Technician

Doss, Lucas (2023)
Groundskeeper

Forsman, Mallory
Social Media Manager

Gatto, Nicole (2022)
Director of Student Support and Conduct/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
MA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Goslen, Robyn (2022)
Director of Special Events
BA, Ohio State University

Hawkins, Wendy (2017)
Operations Sustainability Coordinator
BA, Salem College

Hemlock, Cait (2022)
Collections Strategist and Discovery Librarian
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara; MA, Wake Forest University; MLIS,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Hernandez-Diaz, Yutsil (2023)
Assistant Director of Transfer and Graduate Admissions
BA, Salem College

Jones, Amy (2022)
Director of Annual Giving

Joyner, JaNae (2023)
Chief of Staff
BA, Mt Olive College; PhD, Wake Forest University; MHA, Winston-Salem State University

Knapp Watts, Katherine (1992)
Vice President for Strategic Planning
BA, Salem College; MALS, Wake Forest University

Kramer, Tina (2023)
Executive Director of Operations
BS, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; MS, Concordia University

Little, Bianca (2023)
Administrative Coordinator for Academic Affairs
AS, Davidson County Community College

Mallon, Rosanna (1992)
Assistant Director of Alumnae Affairs

Manning, Lee Ann (2020)
Senior Director of Development
BA, Salem College

Mason, Keith (2022)
Assistant Tennis Coach

McAdams, Kathy S. (1997)
Enrollment Operations/Systems Manager
AA, Davidson County Community College

Morin, Scott (2016)
Controller
BS, Western New England University; MBA, Bay Path University

Nathan Newsome
Cross Country Coach

Norris, Lee (2022)
Program Manager for Technology
BA, MA, University of South Carolina; MBA, Wake Forest University

Novicki, Elizabeth (2009)
Director of Libraries, SACSCOC Liaison
BA, MLIS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Parker, DaRon (2025)
Registrar
BS, Old Dominion University; MHEA, Southern New Hampshire, EdD, Concordia University Chicago

Peck, Emily (2022)
Gift Entry and Donor Services Specialist

Pickering, Sally (2019)
Financial Accountant
BS, Eastern Connecticut State University

Robertson, Tim
Lead Public Safety Officer

Rymer, Barry (2021)
Head Volleyball Coach
BS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Senor, Kayla

Campus Experience Coordinator and Office Administrator

Shaytar, Linda (2021)
Executive Assistant to the President
BA, Slippery Rock University

Steele, Edward (2016)
Head Tennis Coach
BS, Georgetown College; MA, Nova Southeastern University

Sullivan, Deborah (2018)
Business Office Associate

Svete, Lee
Director of the Lucy Rose Center

Wolos, Melodyann (2023)
Instructional Technology Administrator

Woods, Brett (2023)
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
BA, University of California, Berkley; PhD, University of Kansas, Lawrence

Young, Jamila
Executive Director of Campus Culture and Care

Zifchak, Heather (2022)
Director of College Alumnae Engagement
BA, Salem College

College Faculty

Battaglia, Devyn

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

BS, Elon University; MS, Wake Forest University

Blackwell, Katharine A. (2013)
Associate Professor of Psychological Science
BS, University of Rochester; MA, University of Colorado at Boulder; PhD, University of Colorado at Boulder

Burcham, Angela (2022)
Biology Lab Coordinator
BS, Garner-Webb University; MS, Western Carolina University

Davis, Rebecca (2019)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
BA, Salem College; MA, Wake Forest University; MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Dunn, Rebecca C. (1996)
Professor of Biology; Director of Women in Science and Mathematics Program
AB, University of Chicago; PhD, Duke University

Duvall, Spring-Serenity (2014)
Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies
BA, University of Southern Mississippi; MA, PhD, Indiana University

Fowler, T. Sharee (2016)
Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Management and Community Leadership
BA, Salem College; MA and PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Hutton, John W. (1990)
Professor of Art History
AB, Princeton University; MA, University of London; MA, PhD, Harvard University

Jacobsen, Mary E. (2005)
Professor of Psychological Science
BS, University of Minnesota; MA, Psy.D., University of St. Thomas

Johnson, Dorcas (2025)

Assistant Professor of Public Health

BS, North Carolina State University; MPH, Tufts University School of Medicine

Jordan, Rebecca Payne (2023)
Associate Professor of Education
BA, University of Richmond; MEd, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Krishna, Savitha (2023)
Associate Professor of Biology
BS, MS, PhD, Mangalore University

Léon-Távora, Ana (2011)
Professor of Spanish
BA, MA, PhD, Universidad de Sevilla

Lipsett, B. Diane (2013)
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
BA, University of Alberta, Canada; MA, University of Alberta, Canada; PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lister-Sink, Barbara (1986)
Professor of Piano; Artist-in-Residence
AB, Smith College; Soloist Diploma and Prix d’Excellence, Utrecht Conservatory; EdD, Teachers College of Columbia University

Lyons, Johnna (2009)
Associate Professor of Education
BS, West Virginia State College; MS, Longwood College; Ed.D., University of Sarasota

Manthey, Katie (2015)
Associate Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center
BA, MA, North Dakota State University; PhD, Michigan State University

Matthews, Nancy (2017)
Associate Professor of Counselor Education, Program Director of MEd in School Counseling
BS, MED, EdSpec, PhD, University of Florida

Mattox, Wade (2012)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
BS, MS, PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Nail, Amy (2020)
Program Director of the MEd in Education Leadership and Assistant Professor of Education Leadership
BA, High Point University; MSA, Appalachian State University; EdD, High Point University

Oczkowicz, Edyta K. (1994)
Associate Professor of English
BA, Albright College; MA, PhD, Lehigh University

Otero, Rosa D. (2007)
Associate Professor of Design, Director of Design Program and Visual and Performing Arts Program
BED, University of Puerto Rico; MArch, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; MSArch, PhD, University of Pennsylvania

Porter, Teresa (Traci) Anne (2001)
Associate Professor of Biology
BA, Carleton College; PhD, University of Wisconsin

Olsen, Timothy (2009)
Associate Professor of Organ
BM, Concordia College; MA, MM, DMA, Eastman School of Music

Reliford, DeOnna (2023)
Assistant Professor of Spanish for Health Professions
BS, Northwestern University; MAT, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; MHA, East Tennessee State University

Robertson, Jason (2022)
Associate Professor of Public Health, Director of Public Health and Health Science Programs
BS, Averett University; MS, University of Saint Joseph; MPH, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; DHS, Nova Southeastern University

Thomas, Andrew (2007)
Professor of History
BA, University of Utah; MA, PhD, Purdue University

Totten, Melissa S. (2021)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
BA, Ithaca College; MS, University of Illinois; PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Vail, Charlotte (2022)
Assistant Professor of Leadership and Leadership Program Director
PhD, University of New Orleans

Walker, Brandon (2018)
Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator and Instructor of Chemistry
BS, Grambling State University; MS, University of Iowa

Wise, Kendra (2021)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Director of the Center for Women in Business and Entrepreneurship
BS, Appalachian State University; MBA, Gardner Webb University

Ye. Jing (2011)
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Physics
BE, Guizhou University; PhD, Florida Atlantic University

Young, Jamila (2023)
Assistant Professor of Health Law and Policy
BA, Kennesaw State University; JD, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College of Law; LLM, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

Young, Paula Grafton (1993)
Professor of Mathematics
BS, University of Arkansas-Monticello; MS, PhD, University of Arkansas

Zhang, Tiffany (2019)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Studies
BA, MA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Date following name indicates year of initial appointment.