University Leadership, Staff and Faculty

Hartwell University Leadership and Staff

Matthew Flippen, Founder & President

Dr. LaChristy Reed, Chief Academic Officer

Jessica Bowman, Vice President of Communications, Director of Admissions, Registrar and Student Services

Chris Merrell, Vice President of Advancement and Development

Ann Jagert, Financial Manager

Hartwell University Board of Regents

Dr. Donetrus Hill – Chairman, Executive Leadership Consultant with RJH & Associates, LLC and Senior Consultant with Global Schools Consultants

Dr. Kelly Bingham – Secretary, Former Superintendent of Liberty University K-12 Online

Dr. Eddie Coulson, Partner in the education consulting firm N2 Learning

Dr. Rick Fernandez, Accenture, Founder of the Path Forward Podcast

Dr. Jacqueline King, CEO of Black Women Empowerment, BWE Network and Black Women Empowered Safe Haven

Dr. Toby Travis, Founder of TrustED and Superintendent of The Village Christian Academy

Hartwell University Advisory Board

Dr. Lindsie Almquist – Education Leadership, Human Resource Management, Austin Independent School District – Executive Director of School Leadership & Campus Support

Dr.  Marla Behler – Education Leadership, Education Technology, Edgenuity Inc – Academies Instructional Supervisor

Dr. Lillie Cox – Education Leadership, WE LEAD Women in Educational Leadership – Owner/Founder

Kevin Dougherty – Education Technology, 806 Technologies – Chief Strategy Officer

Dr. Alex Granados – Higher Education Leadership, Calvary University – President

Pattie Griffin – Education Human Resources and Leadership, San Angelo School District – Former Business Operations Director

Dr. Mark Haywood – Higher Education Leadership, Grace School of Theology – Provost

Dr. La’Keisha Newsome – Education Leadership, Special Education, Henry County Schools – Special Education Supervisor

Hartwell University Faculty

Ms. Kristin Ainsworth – M.A., Theological Studies, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Ed., University of Arkansas; B.M.E., Ouachita Baptist University. Adjunct Instructor, Bible.

Dr. Modupe Alimi – Ph.D., Psycholinguistics, University of Ibadan; M.A., Language Arts Education, University of Ibadan; B.A., English, University of Ibadan. Adjunct Instructor, English.

Mr. Damien Armstrong – M.A., English, Southern New Hampshire University; B.A., Psychology, Southern New Hampshire University. Adjunct Instructor, English.

Mr. Perry Barrett – M.Ed., History, Delta State University; B.S., Social Sciences, Florida State University. Adjunct Instructor, History.

Dr. Marla Behler – Ed.D., Organizational Leadership, Northcentral University; M.A., Instructional Technology, Ashford University; B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Mobile. Instructor, Education and Technology.

Mr. David Blaschke – Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A., Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, Biola University; M.S., Management, Texas A&M University; B.B.A., Management, Texas A&M University. Instructor, Bible, History, and Economics.

Dr. Sheila Boehning – Ph.D., Education, Capella University; M.A., English, Western Michigan University; B.A., English, Cornerstone University; B.S., Elementary Education, Calvin University. Adjunct Instructor, Education.

Dr. Heather Carnes – Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin State University; M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of Texas at Tyler; M.A.T., Secondary Education, Austin College; B.A., English and Spanish, Austin College. Adjunct Instructor, Education.

Mr. Dennis Deeb – M.A., History, Salem State University; M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, University of Massachusetts; M.S., Political Science, Suffolk University; B.S., Political Science, University of Massachusetts. Adjunct Instructor, History.

Ms. Amanda El-Aya – M.Ed., Texas A&M University-Commerce; M.A., Composition, Liberty University; B.A., English, University of North Texas. Adjunct Instructor, English.

Dr. Dorily Esquilin – Ph.D., Education, Leadership in Higher Education, Capella University; D.Min., Theology, Mizpa Christian University; M.A., Pastoral Christian Counseling, Mizpa Christian University. Adjunct Instructor, Bible.

Dr. Naomi Estrada – Ph.D., Criminal and Forensic Psychology, Walden University; M.A., Counseling, Webster University; B.A., Psychology, University of Texas at El Paso. Adjunct Instructor, Psychology.

Dr. Melissa Fields – Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Texas Tech University; M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Texas Tech University; B.A., English, Tarleton State University. Adjunct Instructor, Education.

Ms. Sarah Foreman – M.Ed., Mathematics, University of Texas at Arlington; B.S., Academic Studies, Sam Houston State University. Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics.

Ms. Judy Foster – M.A., Administration and Curriculum, Gonzaga University; B.S., Education, Texas A&M University. Adjunct Instructor, Education.

Dr. Joseph Francis – Ph.D., Biology, Wayne State University; B.S., Microbiology and Public Health, Michigan State University. Adjunct Instructor, Science.

Dr. Shannon Frazier – Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Argosy University; M.S., Educational Psychology, Capella University. Adjunct Instructor, Education and Psychology.

Dr. Pearl Garden – Ed.D., Supervision Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M Commerce; M.Ed., Advanced Literacy, Concordia University; M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Phoenix; B.S., Kinesiology, Texas A&M Commerce. Adjunct Instructor, Science of Teaching Reading and English.

Mr. Andrew Greenberg – Ph.D. Candidate, Public Policy, Liberty University; M.A., Public Policy, Liberty University; B.S., Communication, Lamar University; B.S., Political Science, Lamar University. Adjunct Instructor, Government and Economics.

Ms. Cassandra Hardy – M.Ed., Curriculum and Technology, University of Phoenix; B.S., Occupational Therapy, Tuskegee University. Adjunct Instructor, Education.

Dr. Jena Hawk – Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, The University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., Literature, The University of Southern Mississippi; B.A., English and Journalism, The University of Southern Mississippi. Adjunct Instructor, English.

Ms. Lori Heredia – M.A., English and Professional Writing, Northern Arizona University; M.A., Communication, Grand Canyon University; Master of Administration, Northern Arizona University; Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Arizona State University. Adjunct Instructor, English.

Dr. Shika Hershel – Ed.D., Educational Administration, Texas A&M University-Commerce; M.S., Adult, Occupational, and Continuing Education; B.A., Journalism and Communication, University of Texas-Arlington. Adjunct Instructor, Education.

Dr. Eliel Hinojosa – Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University; M.Ed., Secondary Education, University of Texas-Pan American; M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University; B.S., Recreation, Park, and Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University. Adjunct Instructor, Education.

Mr. Chad Huffman – M.A. Theology, Biola University; M.A., Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, Biola University; B.A., Biblical Studies, The College at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Adjunct Instructor, Bible.

Dr. Kandi Hunter – Ed.D., Education Leadership and Policy Studies, Tarleton State University; M.Ed., Education Administration, University of North Texas; B.A., Tougaloo College. Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics.

Dr. Peggy Johnson – Ed.D., Leadership in Educational Administration, University of Mary-Hardin Baylor; M.Ed., Educational Administration, Tarleton State University; Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science, Tarleton State University. Adjunct Instructor, Education.

Dr. Lori Johnstone – J.D., Loyola Marymount University; M.Ed., Education Leadership in Faith Based Schools, California Baptist University; B.A., Political Science, University of California, Riverside. Adjunct Instructor, Education.

Dr. Lateria Joiner – Ed.D., Walden University; M.S., Technology Education, Mississippi State University; M.S., Instructional Technology, Mississippi State University; B.S., Secondary Education, Mississippi State University. Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics.

Mr. Walter Jurek – M.S. Systems Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology; B.S., Engineering Mechanics, U.S. Air Force Academy. Adjunct Instructor, Science.

Dr. George Lasley – Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, Liberty University; M.Div., Liberty University; B.A.S., University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Adjunct Instructor, Bible.

Mr. Timothy Lewis – M.Ed., Mathematics, University of Texas-Arlington; Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Morgan State University. Adjunct Professor, Mathematics.

Dr. Marisa May – Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Liberty University; M.A., Mathematics, Sam Houston State University; B.S., Mathematics, University of Mary-Hardin Baylor. Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics.

Dr. Jeff McMaster – Ph.D., Leadership (Education), Andrews University; M.A, Counseling, Missio Seminary; B.A., Christian Thought, Liberty University. Adjunct Instructor, Bible, Psychology, and Education.

Dr. La’Keisha Newsome – Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University; M.A., Education, University of Phoenix; B.S., Education, Troy University. Adjunct Instructor, Education and Communications Courses.

Mr. Patrick Parris – M.S., Forestry, Stephen F. Austin State University; B.S., Forest Science, Texas A&M University. Adjunct Instructor, Science.

Ms. Suzie Randle – M.Ed., Dallas Baptist University; B.S., Elementary Education, Francis Marion University. Adjunct Instructor, Education.

Dr. Elmira Ratliff – Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Mississippi; Ed.S., Educational Leadership, University of Mississippi; Ed.S., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Mississippi; M.Ed., English, Mississippi College; B.A., Secondary Education, Alcorn State University. Adjunct Instructor, English.

Dr. LaChristy Reed – Ph.D., Leadership in Higher Education; Post Master Certification in Enrollment Management, Capella University; Master’s in Public Administration, Troy University; B.S., Criminal Justice, Troy University. Instructor, Education.

Dr. Tim Richard – Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Jones International University; M.A., Educational Leadership, Jones International University; B.A., Secondary Education, Arizona State University. Adjunct Instructor, Education.

Dr. Brandi Robinson – Ed.D., Secondary Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction, Liberty University; M.Ed., Secondary Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction, University of New Orleans; B.A., University Studies, Education and Language, University of Tennessee. Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics.

Mr. Chris Sanchez – M.A., Government, Regent University; B.A., Government, Grand Canyon University. Adjunct Instructor, Government.

Dr. Rachel Schichtl – Ph.D., Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Texas Tech University; M.S., Nutrition, University of Central Arkansas; B.S., Nutrition, University of Central Arkansas. Adjunct Instructor, Health.

Mr. Brandon Sweeney – M.S., Sports Psychology, Argosy University; B.S., Construction Management. Adjunct Instructor, Psychology.

Mr. Chet Truett – M.Ed., Educational Leadership, American College of Education; B.S., Biology, Health Education, The University of South Alabama. Adjunct Instructor, Education.

Ms. Traci Wilmoth – M.B.A., Stayer University; M.A., English, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; B.A., English Literature, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Adjunct Instructor, English.

Mr. Thomas Wurst – M.A., Secondary Education, University of North Texas; B.A., Education, University of North Texas. Adjunct Instructor, Human Geography.

Ms. Kristin Young – Ed.D. Candidate, Public Health, American College of Education; M.Ed., Health, American College of Education; B.A., Mathematics, Florida Atlantic University. Adjunct Instructor, Health.