ECAlum:Academic Grads (1990s)
Eckerd College Graduates in the Academic Profession: From the 1990's
We are continually trying to keep this list accurate and up-to-date, but it is an amateur effort. Please email any corrections or additions to ellishw@eckerd.edu
Ameer Abdulla (Marine Science, 1996) PhD: James Cook University (Australia), Specialist - Marine Biodiversity IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation (Malaga, SPAIN)
Laura Altfeld (Marine Science, 1996) PhD: University of South Florida, Assistant Professor of Biology, Wilson College (Pennsylvania)
Michelle Beaulieu (BA, 1996) DNP: Case Western Reserve University, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of South Alabama
Jason Berggren (Religious Studies, 1993) PhD: Florida International University, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Georgia Southwestern State University (Americus)
Charles "Dan" Berry (BA, 1995) MBA Winthrop University, Instructor of Retailing, University of South Carolina
Laura Blasi (Literature, 1992) Evaluation Specialist, Assessment and Institutional Research, St. Leo University (FL)
Kristen Bohlander (Business Management, 1994), MS: Western Carolina University, Visiting Assistant Professor of Management, Eckerd College
Mike Brudzinski (Physics and Marine Science, 1995) PhD: University of Illinois, Associate Professor of Geophysics, Miami University of Ohio
Jimmy Chang (Mathematics and Theater, 1997) MA: University of South Florida, Academic Chair of Mathematics, St. Petersburg College, Clearwater Campus
Maureen Clayton (Marine Science, 1990) PhD: Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Associate Professor of Biology, University Northern Iowa
Kathryn Comer (Literature, 1999) PhD: Ohio State University, Assistant Professor of English, Barry University
Jaime (Wilke) Corvin (Biology, 1999) PhD: University of South Florida, Assistant Professor of Global Health, University of South Florida
Mark Cubberly (Chemistry, 1995) PhD: University of Texas - Austin, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Wright State University - Lake Campus
G. Doug Davis (Political Science, 1992) PhD: University of Arizona, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Troy University
Darice Kim (Waggoner) Dawson (Human Development, 1991) MDiv: Columbia Theological Seminary, Protestant Chaplain, Florida Institute of Technology
Pitt Derryberry (Political Science, 1992) PhD: University of Alabama, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology/Human Development, Western Kentucky University
Jessica Lyn (Tinklenberg) deVega (Religious Studies, 1995) DMin: United Theological Seminary, Assistant Professor of Religion, Morningside College (IA)
Heather Dixon-Fowler (Management, 1997) PhD: University of Arkansas, Assistant Professor Management and Director of the Entrepreneurship Center, Appalachian State University
Christyn Dolbier (Psychology, 1992) PhD: University of California - San Francisco, Associate Professor of Psychology, East Carolina University
Lori Ducharme (Sociology, 1990) PhD: University of Georgia, Program Official, National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH
Scot Duncan (Biology, 1993) PhD: University of Florida, Associate Professor of Biology, Birmingham-Southern College
Tag Engstrom (Biology, 1994) Assistant Professor of Biology, California State University, Chico
Christopher Todd Flatt (Visual Arts, 1990) Instructor, School of Fine Art and Design, Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana
James (Jim) Gelsleichter (Marine Science, 1990) PhD: College of William and Mary, Associate Professor of Biology, University of North Florida
Catherine Graham (Biology, 1992) PhD: University of Missouri - St. Louis, Associate Professor of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University
Melanie Green (Psychology and Literature, 1994) PhD: Ohio State University, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Nora Green (Chemistry, 1996) PhD: University of California - Los Angeles, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Randolph-Macon College
Irm Haleem (Economics, 1990) PhD: Boston University, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Seton Hall University
Jeffery Haynes (Human Development, 1994) PhD: Saybrook Graduate School & Research Center, Assistant Professor of Counseling and Psychology, Troy University (Orlando Campus)
Tessa Hill (Marine Science, 1999) PhD: University of California - Santa Barbara, Assistant Professor of Geology, University of California - Davis
Susan Joanna Ireland (Psychology, 1995) PhD, Voluntary Assistant Professor, University of Miami
Melissa Lee Jarrell (Anthropology, 1998) PhD: University of South Florida, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Brenda Jensen (Marine Science, 1994) PhD: Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program in Oceanography, Assistant Professor of Biology, Hawai'i Pacific University
Kathleen Ketterer (Business Administration, 1995) MBA: Argosy University, Instructor of Business, Bainbridge College (GA)
Renate Kling (German, 1991) MA: University of Florida, Adjunct Instructor of German, Eckerd College
Laurence Kresek (BA, 1994) MA: Syracuse University, Chair of Illustration Department, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (CO)
John Kress (Philosophy, 1991) PhD; Vanderbilt University, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Oxford College of Emory University
Anna Krift (Spanish, 1995) PhD: University of Miami, Assistant Professor of International Relations and Director, Center for Global Education and Citizenship, Lynn University
Emily Kukulies (Psychology, 1997) MS: Old Dominion University, Director of Student Life and Development, Honolulu Community College
Mark Lewis (Mathematics and Political Science, 1992) PhD: Georgia Institute of Technology, Professor of Operations Research and Information Engineering, Cornell University
Georgianna Martin (Physics, 1998) PhD: University of New Mexico, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Hawai'i Pacific University
Caroline Maun (English, 1990) PhD: University of Tennessee, Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Wayne State University (Detroit)
Carrie Rebecca McDonald (Psychology, 1997) PhD: University of Florida, Assistant Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego
Eileen McMahon (Marine Science, 1996) PhD: University of North Carolina, Assistant Professor of Biology, Westmont College (California)
Nazarre Merchant (Mathematics & Computer Science, 1995) PhD: Rutgers University, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Eckerd College
Nanette Nascone-Yoder (Biology, 1990) PhD: Harvard University, Assistant Professor, North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Traci Ness (Biology, 1995) PhD: University of Florida, Assistant Professor of Biology, Armstrong Atlantic University.
Kelli Newton (Visual Arts, 1998) MFA: SUNY New Paltz, Faculty, Lecturer in Photography, Tunxis Community College (CT)
Todd Nicolet (Literature, 1995) MA: University of North Carolina, Associate Dean for Operations, School of Government, UNC - Chapel Hill
Ingram Ober (Visual Arts and Marine Science, 1998) MFA: The Claremont Graduate School, Assistant Professor and Department Chair of Art, Director of the Boehm Museum, Palomar College
Jennie O'Flanagan (Political Science, 1993) JD: Yale University, Staff Attorney and Adjunct Professor, Harrison Institute at Georgetown University Law Center
Jason Palmateer (Economics, 1992) MA: University of Iowa, Lecturer, Towson University
Brandice Palmer (Visual Arts, 1997) MA: University of South Florida, Manager of Media Relations, Stetson College of Law
Malinda Pauly (Chemistry, 1992) PhD: University of California - Los Angeles, Faculty, City College of San Francisco
Karen Piantek (Creative Writing, 1999) Lecturer in English, Tunxis Community College (CT)
Ted Pierson (Marine Science, 1996) PhD: Johns Hopkins University, Chief of Viral Pathogenesis Section of NIH Laboratory of Viral Diseases
Lora Reed (American Studies, 1991) PhD: Capella University, Assistant Professor of Management, Eckerd College
Michelle Reidel (History, 1990) MEd: ? , Professor, College of Education, Georgia Southern University
Katherine Roegner (Mathematics, 1991) PhD: Technische Universitat Berlin, Scientific Assistant (C1) TU Berlin
Debra Ross (Sociology, 1990) PhD: Rutgers University, Associate Professor, School of Criminal Justice, Grand Valley State University (MI)
Kristen Salomon (Psychology, 1991) PhD: Suny - Buffalo, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of South Florida
Ellie Schemenauer (International Studies, 1995) PhD: Florida International University, Assistant Professor of Women's Studies, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Eric Seiber (Physics and International Studies, 1994) PhD: Tulane University, Assistant Professor of Public Health Sciences, Ohio State University
Stephen H. Sempier (Marine Science, 1997) MS: Oregon State University, Deputy Director, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium
Annette Sidner (Visual Arts, 1995) MFA: University of South Florida, Adjunct Instructor of Fine and Performing Arts, State College of Florida: Manatee-Sarasota
Todd Standley (Chemistry, 1995) MD: University of South Florida, Assistant Professor of Radiology, University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Heather Tafel (International Studies & Modern Languages, 1993) PhD: University of Illinois - Champaign, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Grand Vally State University (MI)
David Van Arsdale (Human Development, 1996) PhD: Syracuse University, Assistant Professor of Sociology, SUNY-Onondaga Community College (NY)
Peter Verbeek (Anthropology & Psychology, 1991) PhD: Emory University, Professor of Psychology, Miyazaki International College (JAPAN)
John Villalpando (Mathematics & Visual Arts, 1996) PhD: Clemson University, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Gonzaga University
James Vonesh (Biology, 1991) PhD: University of Florida, Assistant Professor of Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University
Julia Welch (Economics, 1994) PhD: University of Michigan, Instructor and Executive Coach, Leadership Development Program, Eckerd College
Jaime (Wilke) Corvin (Biology, 1999) PhD: University of South Florida, Assistant Professor of Global Health, University of South Florida
Karen Worthington (Creative Writing, 1990) JD: Emory University School of Law, Founding Director 2000-2010 of the Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic, Emory University, where she is currently Affiliated Faculty (see also: here)
Ann Marie Yali (Psychology, 1992) PhD: SUNY - Stony Brook, Professor of Psychology, City College of New York
