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Absher, Liz Ms.

• Instructor in Computer Science and Debate Coach
• M.S., Computer Engineering, Auburn University, 1985
• B.C.E., Computer Engineering, Auburn University, 1983
• A.S., Pre-engineering, Snead State Junior College, 1981
• eabsher5985@bryan.edu

Alatorre, Paul Mr.   

• Instructor in Communication Studies
• M.S., Communications, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1989
• B.A., Political Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1987
• palatorre2521@bryan.edu

B

Barger, Linda Ms.

• Staff Accompanist, Music Department; Piano and Organ Instructor
• B.Mus., Organ Performance, University of Tennessee, 1989
• Member, National Guild of Piano Teachers
• Member, Music Teachers National Association
• Member, American Guild of Organists
• music@bryan.edu

Babba, Laura Ms.

• Instructor in Exercise and Health Science
• B.A., Dance, Belhaven University, 2008
• lbabba7948@bryan.edu

Babba, Paul Mr.                   

• Head Women’s Soccer Coach/Exercise and Instructor in Health Science
• M.S., Intercollegiate Athletic Administration, Mississsippi College
• pbabba0469@bryan.edu

Benkiser, Tina Dr.

• Instructor in Business & Constitutional Law
• Asst. Director of Center for Faith, Freedom & Constitution
• J.D., Law, University of Alabama, 1988
• B.A., Biology/physical Science, Mississippi University for Women, 1985
• Tbenkiser3541@bryan.edu

Beyer, Tracy Ms.     

• Instructor in Exercise and Health Science
• M.A., Education, Virginia Polytechnic and State University, 2016
• B.S., Athletic Training, Pennsylvania State University, 2013
• tbeyer6401@bryan.edu

Brown, Mary Miss               

• Director of BC Community Music School
• B.S., Instrumental Performance, Bryan College, 2017
• mbrown4786@bryan.edu

Brown, Tyler Mr.                 

• Instructor in Education
• M.S., Teacher Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2014
• B.A., History, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2013

C

Clark, Vicki Dr.                   

• Instructor in Marketing
• D.B.A., Business Administration, Liberty University, 2017
• M.B.A., Business Administration, Christian Brothers University, 1999
• B.A., Business Administration, University of Memphis, 1997
• A.S., General Studies, Dyersburg State Community College, 1995
• vclark9284@bryan.edu

D

Dee, Matt Mr.

• Instructor in Christian Life Formation
• M.A., Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, Talbot School of Theology, 2014
• M.A., Bible Exposition, Talbot School of Theology, 2014
• B.A., Christian Thought and Philosophy, Bryan College, 2010
• mdee9067@bryan.edu

F

Fickley, Edward Dr.

• InstrucItor in Education
• Ed.D., Instructional Technology and Educational Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2004
• M.A., Education Administration and Supervision of Instruction, Tennessee Technological University, 1996
• B.A., History, Bryan College, 1989
• efickley3171@bryan.edu

Francis, Gail Ms.

• Instructor of American Sign Language
• Director of Ruth Heflin Cofer ASL and Interpretation Center
• M.S., Education – Outdoor Education, Southern Adventist University, 1999
• B.S., Secondary Education, Physical Education, Tennessee Temple University, 1984
• 18 hours ASL graduate hours from Tennessee Temple University
• Gfrancis6047@bryan.edu

H

Hawkins, Christopher Mr.

• Instructor of Christian Life Formation
• M.A., Theological Studies, Liberty University, 2008
• B.A., Christian Education Emphasis in Youth Ministry, Bryan College, 2002
• chawkins5839@bryan.edu

Holcomb, David Mr.

• Annual Campaign Director
• Instructor in Exercise and Health Science
• B.A., History, Bryan College, 1994
• dholcomb8093@bryan.edu

Hostetler, Anita J. Ms.,

• Instructor in Accounting
• M.S., Accounting, Liberty University, 2012
• C.P.A., State of Tennessee, November 2014
• B.S., Accounting, Bryan College, 1991
• ahostetle4359@bryan.edu

K

Kagawa, Emi Dr.                  

• Instructor in Fine and Performing Arts
• D.M.A., Piano Performance, State University of New York, 2009
• MM, Piano Performance, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1996
• B.A., Piano Performance, Kyoto University of Arts, 1994
• Advanced Certificate, Piano Performance, New York University, 2000
• Professional Studies: Piano Performance, Juilliard School, 1998

L

Luther, David Dr.

• Professor Emeritus of Music
• D.M.A., Voice Performance, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1991
• M.M., Voice Performance, Louisiana State University, 1978
• M.C.M., New Orleans Baptists Theological Seminary, 1976
• B.A., Church Music, Bob Jones University, 1970
• lutherda@bryan.edu

M

McAuley, J. Clint Mr.

• Instructor in Exercise and Health Science
• Asst. Baseball Coach
• Field Manager
• M.S.S., Sport Management Emphasis, United States Sports Academy, 2006
• B.A., History, Texas Tech University, 2003
• jmcauley3420@bryan.edu

Morgan, Bruce Mr.

• Instructor in Christian Life Formation
• M.A., Higher Education, Geneva College, 2007
• B.A., History and Bible, Bryan College, 1982
• morganbr@bryan.edu

P

Pacurari, Nicholas Mr.

• Instructor in Christian Life Formation
• RD Woodlee/Ewing
• M.A., Christian Education, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014
• B.A., Christian Ministry: Leadership, Bryan College, 2011
• npacurari5211@bryan.edu

Powell, Sally Mrs.

• Conductor, Women’s Chorus; Private Voice Instructor; Accompanist
• B.Mus., Vocal Performance, Moody Bible institute, 2008
• Music Teachers National Association, member, 2008 – present.
• Tennessee Music Teachers Association, member, 2008 – present.
• Chattanooga Music Teachers Association, member, 2008 – present.
• Member of the CMTA Board, 2010-2013
• National Association of Teachers of Singing, member, 1995 – present.
• spowell3425@bryan.edu

R

Ruehling, D. Micah Mr.

• Instructor in Exercise and Health Science
• M.A., Instructional Leadership, Tennessee Technological University, 2000
• B.S., Physical Education and Health Teaching Certification in Biology, Carson Newman, 1993
• druehling6367@bryan.edu

S

Samsel, Matthew Mr.

• Instructor in Communication
• B.A., General Communication, Bryan College, 2009
• msamsel5165@bryan.edu

Sanders, Wesley Mr.

• Instructor in Exercise & Health Science
• B.S., Exercise and Health Science, Bryan College, 2015
• wsanders4475@bryan.edu

Shelton, Sean Mr.

• Exercise and Health Science
• M.S., Athletic Training, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2016
• B.S., Kinesiology, Anderson University, 2014
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2014

Simpson, Sunny Ms.

• Instructor in Mathematics
• M.S., Mathematics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2016
• B.A., Liberal Arts, Bryan College, 1994
• Nsimpson9068@bryan.edu

Spatola, Carmelo Samuel Mr.

• Instructor in Christian Studies
• M.A., Christian Thought (History, Theology, and Philosophy), Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, 2006
• B.A., Bible/Theology, Moody Bible Institute, 2003
• cspatola7245@bryan.edu 

W

Williams, Kati Ms.

• Instructor in Education
• Ed.S., Instructional Leadership, Tennessee Technological University, 2007
• M.A., Instructional Leadership, Tennessee Technological University, 2006
• B.S., Education Licensure, Bryan College, May 2004
• Certification in Reading Recovery, Georgia State University, 2010
• kwilliams9612@bryan.edu

Wyatt, Britney Ms.

• Instructor of Marketing
• M.B.A., Marketing, Bryan College, 2016
• B.A., English, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2008
• bwyatt4340@bryan.edu

Z

Zinke, T.J. Mr.         

• Instructor Exercise & Health Science
• Head Athletic Trainer
• M.S., Athletic Training, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2014
• B.S., Applied Health Science, Wheaton College, 2011
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2015
• Certified Athletic Trainer, Board of Certification, May 2014
• tzinke5119@bryan.edu