Faculty & Staff Directory
Jay Anderson
Football | Defensive Coordinator Athletics
Kim Ashkettle
Student Accounts Coordinator Student Accounts
Sharon Balchak
Division Chair & Professor Biology
Ph.D. Ph.D. Kent State University M.S. John Carroll University B.S. Notre Dame College
Joyce A. Banjac
Interim Director of the MBA Program Business Administration
Ph.D.
Linda Banville
Assistant Professor & Clinical Coordinator Nursing
M.S.N. Notre Dame College B.S.N. Ursuline College
Paula Baughn
Director of Communications College Communications
Katie Beach
Office and Data Manager Enrollment
Ashton Bernard
Admissions Counselor Admissions
Michelle Berndsen
Assistant Professor Nursing
M.S.N., Kent State University B.S.N., Ohio University
Sarah Bolton
Visiting Instructor and Biology Lab Coordinator Biology
Marissa Bozak
Director of Student Conduct Student Affairs
Pierre-Jacques Brault
Director of Theatre Studies and Artistic Director for Mercury Theatre Company Performing Arts
Regina Hall Room 214 pbrault@ndc.edu 216.373.6540 or Mercury Theatre at 216.771.5862 (best number to reach)
Karina Browne
Director of Dance Studies Performing Arts
Jacob Bunner
Manager, Athletic Mktg and Promotions Athletics
Carri Burke
Assistant Registrar Registrar
Kristin Butterfield
Director of Online Bookstore & Enrollment Advisor Student Success
Mike Cackowski
Assistant Professor Mathematics
M.S. M.S. Mississippi State University B.S. Kent State University
Culeen Carey
Vice President of Advancement College Advancement
Robert Chalfant
Assistant Professor Entrepreneurship
M.B.A. M.B.A. Harvard University B.S. Ohio University
Mark Chamberlin
Sr. Accountant Finance
Ally Chestnut
Assistant Director, Enrollment (Transfers) Admissions
Jake Chestnut
Football | D-Line Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Athletics
Ann Ciavarella Haynam
Men's and Women's Golf | Head Coach & Assistant to the AD Athletics
Ann Coakley
Executive Director College Advancement
Pam Cook
Assistant Professor Education
M.S. M.S. University of Dayton M.S. Cleveland State University B.A. University of Michigan
Sue Corbin
Division Chair & Associate Professor Education
P.h.D. Ph.D. Kent State University M.A. Kent State University B.A. Kent State University
Kelley Cronin
Professor, Department of Public Service and Security Studies, and Graduate Faculty, National Security and Intelligence Studies Political Science
Ph.D. Ph.D. University of Akron M.A. University of Akron B.S. University of Akron A.A.S. University of Akron
Debra Dacone
Visiting Instructor Theology
M.A., D. Min. D. Mins. Aquinas Institute of Theology M.A. St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology B.A. Baldwin Wallace College
Nicholas De Lorme
Asst Athletic Director, Compliance Athletics
J.D.
Lewis Dunne
Men's Soccer | Assistant Coach Athletics
Ann Egan
Assistant Director Student Accounts
Jason Erdelyi
Men's Baseball | Associate Coach Athletics
Alan Estep
Football | Offensive Coordinator Athletics
Estamarie Fairchild
Assistant Professor of Management/Info Systems Business Administration
M.B.A. M.B.A. Baldwin-Wallace College B.A. Baldwin-Wallace College
Lisa Flaherty
Assistant Professor Communication
Ph.D. Ph.D. Kent State University M.A. University of Wyoming B.A. Cleveland State University
Beth Ford
Vice President for Enrollment Admissions
M.A.
Adrienne Fox
Assistant Professor Biology
M.A. M.A. Miami University B.A. Notre Dame College
Michele Fry
Visiting Instructor Psychology
M.S., M.A. M.A. Clarks Summit University M.S. Clarks Summit University B.S. Clarks Summit University
Alicia Gallucci
Co-Director of Performing Arts and Assistant Professor of Music Performing Arts
M.M.
John Galovic
Liaison to the President President's Office
Ed.D. Ed.D. University of Akron M.A. Cleveland State University B.S. The Ohio State University
Medely Gardner
Assistant Director Student Accounts
Sami George
Assistant Dean of Students Student Affairs
Cathy Gerland
Payroll Manager Human Resources
Joe Glass
Tech. Services/Circulation Librarian Library
M.L.S. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey B.A. Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia
Sandra Golden
Associate Professor Education
Ph.D. Ph.D. Kent State University M.Ed., M.A. Cleveland State University B.S. Dyke College A.A.B. Cuyahoga Community College
Allison Gorczyca
Visiting Instructor Nursing
M.S.N. Notre Dame College B.S.N. Notre Dame College
Imani Gordon
Women's Basketball | Assistant Coach Athletics
Sandy Grassman
Interim Dean of Academic Programs and Associate Professor of Management Information Systems Business Administration
M.B.A. M.B.A. Kent State University B.A. Hiram College
Stephanie Gyurke
Swimming & Diving | Head Coach Athletics
Nakeysha Hamilton ’07
Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund College Advancement
Laura Hammel
Associate Professor of Communication & Public Relations Communication
Ph.D. Ph.D. Cleveland State University M.B.A. Baldwin Wallace University M.A. Ursuline College B.S. Miami University
Pat Harding
Archivist (part-time) Archives
Katie Hartman
Director, Student Engagement & Asst. Director, Student Conduct Student Engagement
Carol Hirsch
Administrative Assistant Professional Education
Susan Hren
Assistant Registrar Registrar
Meg Huff
Assistant Director of Admissions & Visit Coordinator Admissions
Sr. Karita Ivancic
Associate Professor of Theology Theology
SND, D. Min. D. Min. St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology M.A. in Religious Studies from John Carroll University M.M.E. Indiana University B.A. Notre Dame College
Nadya Jacoby
Associate Director of Advancement and College Events College Advancement
Kris Jensen
Admininstrative Assistant Office of Professional Development
Crystal Johnson
Director of Community Relations and Recruiting Education
Tera Johnson
Dean of Students Student Affairs
M.Ed. University of Louisville B.A. John Carroll University
Sue Joliat
Business Coordinator/Exec Assistant for Athletics Athletics
Franceska Jones
Career Coach Career Services Center
M.N.O.
Tina Jurcisin
Administrative Coordinator Office of Professional Development
M.S. M.S. Indiana University B.A. Notre Dame College
Sriram Kasturi
Chemistry Lab Coordinator Chemistry
M.Sc., Ph.D. Ph.D. University of Delhi, India M.Sc. R E C, Kakatiya University, India B.Sc. Andhra University, India
April Kennedy
Certified Career Coach/Coordinator of Work Study Program Career Services Center
B.A. Notre Dame College
Sharon L. Kerschner
Visiting Professor of Marketing Business Administration
M.B.A. Cleveland State University B.A. Cleveland State University
Amy Kesegich
Associate Professor English
Ph.D. Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University M.A. Bowling Green State University B.A. Baldwin-Wallace College
Chris Kiec
Faculty, Moodle, E-mail IT Support (AIA) IT
Mike Kiec
Director of Information Technologies (AIA) IT
John King
Associate Professor & Director of NSIS Intelligence Studies
Ph.D. Ph.D. State University of New York at Albany M.S. Northeastern University B.A. University of Southern Maine
David Kirby
Assistant Professor Chemistry
Ph.D. Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University B.S. Saint Francis University
Greg Knapik
Assistant Professor Nursing
Ph.D., A.N.P., M.A., P.M.H.C.N.S.-B.C., A.N.P.-B.C. Ph.D. Kent State University/University of Akron A.N.P. Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, CWRU M.A. Ashland Theological Seminary M.S. Kent State University M.S.N. Kent State University B.A. Lake Erie College
Barb Kooser
Assistant Director Academic Support Center
Michael Krueger
Co-Director of Performing Arts, Director of Instrumental Studies and Assistant Professor of Music Performing Arts
M.M.
John Lamm
Assistant Director Financial Aid
Bill Leaman
Internship Coordinator Career Services Center
M.B.A., M.O.D., M.H.R. M.B.A., M.P.O.D. Case Western Reserve University M.L.R.H.R. Cleveland State University B.S. The Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Christian LeMay
Football | Assistant Coach Athletics
Nick Leondarides
Admissions Counselor Admissions
Mary Jo Levand
Interim Director Academic Support Center
Nick Lima
Football | Strength and Conditioning Coach Athletics
Garrett Mack
Football | Tight Ends Coach Athletics
Sonny Marchette
Men's Wrestling | Head Coach Athletics
Luke Markovich
Women's Rugby | Head Coach Athletics
Luke Matthews
Admissions Counselor Admissions
Eric Matthews
Assistant Professor of Political Science Academic Affairs
Ph.D. Ph.D. Kent State University M.S. University of Kentucky B.S. University of Florida
Tony Mauceri
Assistant Professor for Management and HR Business Administration
M.B.A. M.B.A. Case Western Reserve University
Alison McBrady
Director Financial Aid
Cynthia McGrae
Instructional Advisor Academic Support Center
Nancy McKeon
Associate Director Financial Aid
Katie McMahon
Director Student Success
Mandy Means
Assistant Dean of Enrollment Admissions
Tabitha Meeks
College Credit Plus Manager & Advisor Student Success Center
Tom Meeks
Director of Physical Plant Maintenance
The Rev. Edward Mehok
Chaplain/Prof Emeritus Campus Ministry
Greg Moore, Ph.D.
Professor of History and Intelligence Studies History
Ph.D. Ph.D. Kent State University M.A. Kent State University B.A. Ashland College
Donna Morlani
Associate Professor & Faculty Athletics Representative Mathematics
M.S. M.S. Cleveland State University B.S. Kent State University
Desiree Morrison
Mental Health Counselor & Outreach Coordinator Counseling Center
Carl Nolan
Men's Soccer | Head Coach & Director, International Student Enrollment Athletics
Alana Norris
Administrative Coordinator Finn Center
Cheryl Noviski
Vice President of Finance and Administration Finance
CPA
David Orosz
Interim Dean of Faculty, Marie Goetz Geier Distinguished Professor of STEM and Professor of Biochemistry Biochemistry
Ph.D. Ph.D. Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio B.A. Hiram College
Anita Pajek
Assistant Registrar Registrar
B.A. Case Western Reserve University
Ken Palko
Associate Professor and Chair, Arts and Humanities Division; Department Head, Philosophy and Theology; and Chair, Notre Dame Honors Scholars Program Philosophy
M.A. M.A. Cleveland State University B.B.A. Kent State University
Sr. Donna Paluf
President's Assistant President's Office
SND
Lynn Papesch
Assistant Professor Nursing
M.S.N., R.N., C.N.E., C.L.C., I.B.C.L.C. M.S.N. Walden University B.S.N. Ursuline University
Brooke Peppard
Coordinator, First Gen Center (part-time) Academic Affairs
Molly Pifer
Data Analyst Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Michele Polak
Associate Professor of English and Director of Composition English
Ph.D. Ph.D. Miami University M.A. Ohio University B.A. Cleveland State University A.A. Art Institute of Atlanta
John Przybys
Assistant Professor of Sport Management Business Administration
M.B.A. M.B.A. University of Findlay B.A. University of Findlay
Kevin Raleigh
Sr. Accountant Finance
Nick Regotti
Manager Office Services
Elizabeth Ritz
Assistant Professor Education
Ph.D. Ph.D. Kent State University M.A. Baldwin Wallace University B.S. Kent State University
Jackie Robinson
Associate Professor & Director of Shaughnessy Center for Nursing Innovation & Learning Nursing
Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.N., A.C.N.S.-B.C., R.N., C.C.R.N., C.H.S.E. Ph.D. University of Toledo M.B.A. Baldwin Wallace University M.S.N. Kent State University B.S. University of Toledo
Raquel Román-Rodriguez
Director of Vocal Studies Performing Arts
Michael Rusek
Visiting Instructor for Accounting Business Administration
M.B.A. M.B.A Cleveland State University B.A. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Tracy Sabransky
Registrar Registrar
M.B.A.
Roz Scheer – McLeod
Associate Professor Psychology
M.A. Advanced Studies at Kent State University, University of Cincinnati, Gestalt Institute M.A. John Carroll University M.A. University of Michigan B.S.E. City College of New York Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Ohio National Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors
Mike Shiels
Women's Soccer | Athletic Recruiting Quota Manager/Head Coach Athletics
Reed Simon
Associate Professor Fine Arts
M.F.A. M.F.A. Pratt Institute of Art B.F.A. Cleveland Institute of Art
Alexandria Simoneau
Admissions Counselor Admissions
Carol Sisson
Sr Instructional Advisor Academic Support Center
Amy Stringer
Assistant Professor Psychology
Ph.D., LISW Ph.D. Walden University M.S.W., B.S. The Ohio State University
Natalie Strouse
Division Chair & Associate Professor Business Administration
M.B.A. M.B.A. Cleveland State University B.B.A. Cleveland State University Certified Public Accountant, State of Ohio Fulbright Scholar 2006-07
Patricia Swed
Accounts Payable Coordinator Finance
Colleen Sweeney
Associate Professor, Interim Division Chair and Director of Online Programs Nursing
Ph.D., J.D., M.S.N., R.N., C.N.E. Ph.D. Loyola University of Chicago J.D. Cleveland-Marshall College of Law M.S.N. University of Akron Diploma in Nursing, St Vincent Charity Hospital School of Nursing
Annette Szalay
Director Student Accounts
Julie Szwejkowski
Academic Support Center Recruiter Academic Support Center
Carolyn Troha
Associate Professor Mathematics
M.A., Ph.D. Ph.D. University of Kentucky M.A. University of Kentucky B.S. College of William and Mary
Brandy Viol
Assistant Dean of Enrollment (Adult & Online) Admissions
Gretchen Walsh
Associate Director of ASC Alumni and Donor Relations (PT) Academic Support Center
Natalie Warren
Financial Aid Counselor Financial Aid
Tina Wecksler
Instructional Advisor Academic Support Center
Carmelita Williams
Administrative Assistant Counseling Center
Duncan Williams
Men's Basketball | Assistant Coach Athletics
Antoinette Willis
Assistant Professor Social Work
Ph.D. Ph.D. Walden University M.S.W. Cleveland State University B.A. Lafayette College
Anita Hooley Yoder
Assistant Director of Campus Ministry Campus Ministry
Vahid Zardoost
Assistant Professor, Management Info Systems Business Administration
M.S. M.S. George Washington University B.S. Economics
Dan Zawacki
Instructor English
M.A. M.A. The University of Akron B.A. The University of Akron
Sr. Carol Ziegler
Executive Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the Abrahamic Center
SND, Ph.D. Ph.D. Boston College M. A. Virginia Polytechnic & State University B.S.Ed. St. John College of Cleveland
Karen Zoller
Director Library
M.L.S. Case Western Reserve University B.A. Case Western Reserve University
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