Faculty
David Blackwell
Adjunct Professor – Psychology
B.A. University of Central Florida
M. Div. Christian Ministry, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
M. Th. New Testament, Princeton Theological
9 years teaching experience in field
Letizia Branz
Adjunct Professor – Mathematics
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Central Florida
ED.S. Educational Leadership, National Louis University
6 years teaching experience in field
Jessica Damron
Adjunct Professor – History
B.A. History, Clearwater Christian College
M. ED. Regent University
19 years teaching experience in field
Yvonne Englund
Adjunct Professor – History
B.A. Psychology, Stetson University
M.S. Higher Education, Florida State University
17 years teaching experience in field
Erin Fernandes
Adjunct Professor – Music
B. Mus., Music Education, State University of New York
M. Ed., Grand Canyon University
12 years teaching experience in field
Neil Harrison
Adjunct Professor – Mathematics
B.S. Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida
M.Div. Christian Education, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
18 years teaching experience in field
Roger Harvey
Adjunct Professor – Social Science
B.A. History, The Citadel
M.A. Education, University of Phoenix
15 years teaching experience in field
Chad Hudson
Adjunct Professor – Biblical Studies
B.S. Social Studies Education & Bible
9 years teaching experience in field
Jennifer Jackson
Adjunct Professor – Biblical Studies
B.A. Elementary Education, Furman University
M. Ed., University of Georgia
23 years of experience in teaching and administration
Steven Kavanaugh
Adjunct Professor – Biblical Studies
B.S. Business Administration, University of Pennsylvania
M. Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
30 years teaching experience in field
Michelle Lindo
Adjunct Professor
B.A. Biblical Counseling, The Master’s University
Teaching Credential in Math – The Master’s University
14 YEARS TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Keith Manning
Adjunct Professor – Mandarin & Biblical Studies
M.A. Intercultural Studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
M. Div. International Church Planting, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
8 years teaching experience in field
International language school training in Mandarin
3 years working in a Mandarin-immersion context
Elizabeth Markowitz
Adjunct Professor – Mathematics
B.A. Economics, University of Florida
M.A. Mathematics Education, University of Central Florida
19 years teaching experience in field
Jeffrey McConkey
Adjunct Professor
B.S. Manufacturing Engineering, Bradly University
M.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana
6 years teaching experience
Matthew McGee
Provost
Senior Vice President of Academic Administration
Associate Professor – Biblical Studies
B.A. History, University of Central Florida
M. Div. Christian Ministry, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Sean Mikels
Adjunct Professor – English
B.A. English Literature, University of Central Florida
M.Ed. Teacher Education and Educational Leadership, University of West Florida
12 years teaching experience in field
Florence Pierre-Louis
Adjunct Professor – Chemistry
B.S. Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida
M.S. Chemistry, Florida A&M University
12 years teaching experience in field
Kelly Scott
Adjunct Professor – English
B.A. English Literature, Florida Southern College
M.A. English Literature, University of Central Florida
ED.D. University of Central Florida
26 years teaching experience in field
Scott Toenges
Adjunct Professor – Biblical Studies
B.A. History, Crown College
M. Div., Alliance Theological Seminary
D. Min. Apologetics, Southern Evangelical Seminary
Casey Vaughn
Adjunct Professor – Journalism
B.S. Communication Studies, Clemson University
M.A. Journalism, University of Texas
9 years teaching experience in field
Cherith Walton
Adjunct Professor – English
B.S. Early Childhood Education, University of Central Florida
M.S. Educational Leadership and Administration, Florida State University
9 years teaching experience in field
Amanda Whitaker
Librarian
Adjunct Professor – Information Studies
B.S. Public Relations, University of Florida
M.S. Information Studies, Florida State University
Steve D. Whitaker
President
Professor of Biblical Leadership Studies
M. Ed. MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.A. Higher Education Administration, University of Louisville
Ph.D. Higher Education Administration, University of Louisville