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Dr. Stephanie Hamm, associate professor and BSSW program director, leads the staff in a devotional. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

20 added to faculty ranks

September 10, 2024 by Brylie Mahar

Twenty new faculty members have joined the teaching ranks at the university with the beginning of a new semester.

Courtney Deaver has been a clinical educator at the Center for Speech Language and Learning for the past six years, and she will continue that role on Tuesdays and Thursdays. And this year she is a new instructor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

“I hope to create a classroom environment where the students feel comfortable asking questions and motivate them to think critically,” Deaver said. “I love that ACU provides a space where I feel challenged and supported at the same time, and I hope to provide that same feeling to my students.”

Dr. Brianne George is the new associate professor in the Department of Psychology. She is a licensed clinical psychologist, and she is retired from the US Air Force where she worked as a psychologist and intelligence analyst. Before these roles, she worked as the director of psychological health at Dyess Air Force Base and as a Veterans Affairs mental health examiner. 

“I am new to academia, so I am learning the ropes and practicing patience with myself as a result,” George said. “I hope to cultivate meaningful coursework and even more meaningful relationships with students, faculty and staff.”

Faculty members like Deaver and George said they value the university and the opportunity for growth that it provides. 

“We need leaders who are strong in their faith and ACU still helps students get there,” George said. “As a psychologist, I have come to see spirituality all around. I encourage students, staff and faculty to take time to appreciate the gift of being in this place, with these people. Slow down, go to Chapel, stop and look at the campus, pray with a friend, have lunch with a mentor. This is the time well spent and will live on in your memories.”

NEW FULL-TIME FACULTY

  • Molly Amlung, college assistant professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Dr. Wolduamlak (Wold) Ayele, college assistant professor, Department of Engineering and Physics
  • Kelly Barneche, assistant professor, School of Social Work
  • Dr. Jordan Broussard, assistant professor, Department of Mathematics
  • Amanda Carroll, college assistant professor, Department of Communication and Sociology
  • Courtney Deaver, instructor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Mariel Delgado, instructor, Department of Art and Design
  • Tim Doty, college assistant professor, Department of Engineering and Physics
  • Jean Eaton, clinical assistant professor, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition
  • Grace French, instructor, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition
  • Dr. Brianne George, associate professor, Department of Psychology
  • Jenn Gillin, college assistant professor, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition
  • Dr. Susan Jurney, professor, Department of Accounting
  • Dr. Jason Martin, professor, Department of Marriage of Family Studies
  • Chelsea Mask, instructor, School of Nursing
  • Deann O’Lenick, college assistant professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Magda Rodriguez, instructor, Department of Language and Literature
  • Dr. Nathan Short, professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Dr. Brit’ny Stein, associate professor, Department of Psychology
  • Laura Wade, instructor, School of Nursing

 

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