The Beacon College is committed to helping students achieve individual success. Faculty members facilitate instruction by designing appropriate learning accommodations that reflect an understanding of different learning styles. The following is a list of our department chairs, full time faculty, adjunct faculty, program directors and support staff.
Dr. Shelly Chandler
Department Chair: Human Services and Liberal Studies
B.A., Oakland University: Psychology
M.S., Troy State University: Counseling & Psychology
Ph.D., Barry University: Educational Leadership & Counseling Specialization
E-mail: schandler@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. James E. Fleming
Department Chair: Computer Information Systems Director of Information Resources
B.A., Saint Leo College: Psychology/Computer Information Systems
M.S., National-Louis University: Management
D.B.A. University of Sarasota: Business Administration/Information Systems
E-mail: jfleming@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Terri Ross
Department Chair: Liberal Studies
B.A., Florida Southern College: Social Sciences
M.A., Skidmore College: Anthropology/Environmental Studies
Ph.D., The Union Institute: Anthropology/Education
E-mail: tross@beaconcollege.edu
Van Galyon
Art Associate Professor
B.A., University of Central Florida: Art & Psychology
M.F.A., Florida State University: Studio & Art History
E-mail: vgalyon@beaconcollege.edu
Joanne Jacobson
Computer Information Systems Instructor
B.S., University of Florida: Business Education
M.A., University of Phoenix: Education/Curriculum &
Instruction, Computer Education
E-mail: jjacobson@beaconcollege.edu
Brenda Meli
Psychology Instructor
B.S., University of Central Florida: Psychology, School
Psychology Specialization
M.S., Barry University: Psychology
E-mail: bmeli@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. William Nesbitt
English Assistant Professor
B.A., Thomas University: English
M.A., Valdosta State University: Literature
Ph.D., Florida State University: Literature
E-mail: wnesbitt@beaconcollege.edu
Sandy Novak
Web & Digital Media Associate Professor
B.F.A., Temple University: Graphic Design
M.F.A. University of Santa Barbara: Art Studio
E-mail: snovak@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Patrick Prindle
Psychology Assistant Professor
B.A., The Ohio State University: Psychology
M.A., Xavier University: Clinical Psychology
Ph.D., The Union Institute and University: Community-Clinical Psychology
E-mail: pprindle@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Kirk A. Stowe
Biology Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Irvine: Ecology and Evolution
M.S., University of Missouri, St. Louis: Biology
Ph.D., University of Missouri, St. Louis: Evolution of Plant-Insect Interactions
E-mail: kstowe@beaconcollege.edu
Kendal Paget
Director of Field Placement
B.A., Upper Iowa University: History/Sociology; Secondary Education
Teaching Certification
M.Ed., Jones International University: Adult Education
E-mail: kpaget@beaconcollege.edu
Nancy Berger
Writing Center Director
Composition Instructor
B.S., University of Central Florida: English
M.A.,University of Central Florida: English
E-mail: nberger@beaconcollege.edu
Caroline Le
Writing Consultant
B.A., University of Florida: English
E-mail: cle@beaconcollege.edu
Kaye Seymour
Director of Educational Support Services
& Learning Specialist
B.S., East Tennessee State University: Elementary and Exceptional Education
M.Ed., University of Central Florida: Exceptional Education
E-mail: kseymour@beaconcollege.edu
Michele Patestides
Learning Specialist
B.A., Barnard College: Program in the Arts
M.S., Nova Southeastern University: Varying Exceptionalities
E-mail: mpatestides@beaconcollege.edu
Lucretia Gabriel
Learning Specialist
B.S., Cornell University: Science Education - Biology, Earth Science
M.S., SUNY at Albany: Science Education-Biology
E-mail: lgabriel@beaconcollege.edu
Kenneth Sweet
Learning Specialist
B.S., Fayetteville State University: Social Science Education
M.A., University of Central Florida: Social Science Education
E-mail: ksweet@beaconcollege.edu
Crystal Boone
Learning Specialist
B.A., University of Central Florida: Social Work
M.S., Nova Southeastern University: Mental Health Counseling
E-mail: cboone@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Joseph D. Bono
B.A., Queens College CUNY, New York, Irvine: Economics
M.Ed., Georgia State University: Adult Education Program Management
Ph.D., Georgia State University: Human Resources Management
E-mail: jbono@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Robert Bridgeman
Morse School of Business
A.S., Northeastern Christian Junior College: Computer Science
B.A., Cabrini College: Political Science / Business
J.D., Regent University: Law
E-mail: bbridgeman@beaconcollege.edu
Dianna Wade
Coordinator of Library Resources
B.A., Limestone College
M.L.S., Florida State University
E-mail: dwade@beaconcollege.edu
Norma Sager
Administrative Assistant to Library/Learning Resource Center
E-mail: nsager@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Betsy Stoutmorrill
Vice President of Enrollment Management and Admissions
B.A., Saint Leo College: English
M.S., Nova University: Reading
Ph.D., Walden University: Education
E-mail: bstoutmorrill@beaconcollege.edu
Celia Thornton Corrad
Admissions Advisor
B.A., Rollins College: Humanities
M.A. Program, Rollins College: Liberal Studies
E-mail: ccorrad@beaconcollege.edu
Kim Baggett
Registrar and Coordinator of Financial Aid
A.S., Lake Sumter Community College: Business Management
A.A., Lake Sumter Community College: Liberal Studies
B.A., Saint Leo College: Business Administration
E-mail: kbaggett@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Robert Bridgeman
Vice President of Student Services
Morse School of Business
A.S., Northeastern Christian Junior College: Computer Science
B.A., Cabrini College: Political Science / Business
J.D., Regent University: Law
E-mail: bbridgeman@beaconcollege.edu
Maria Georgo
Director of Student Life
B.A., Salisbury State Univesity: Communication Arts
M.S., Central Connecticut State College: Counseling and Guidance
E-mail: mgeorgo@beaconcollege.edu
Kelly Hickmon
Student Activites Coordinator/Administrative Support
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Communications
E-mail: khickmon@beaconcollege.edu
Cathy Lutes
Student Services Adminstrative Assistant
E-mail: clutes@beaconcollege.edu
Sandi Webster
Coordinator of Counseling and Health Education
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor
B.S., Ball State University: Psychology
M.S., Nova Southeastern University: Human Services
E-mail: swebster@beaconcollege.edu
Talia Wright
Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
A.A.S., Harper Community College: Nutrition
B.A., National-Loius University: Behavioral Sciences
M.S., National-Louis University Counseling
E-mail: twright@beaconcollege.edu
President Deborah Brodbeck
B.S., Mercy College: Psychology: Special Education Teaching Certification
M.S., Fordham University: Learning Disabilities
Doctoral Studies, Fordham University: School Psychology
E-mail: dbrodbeck@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Ronald Dowdy
Special Assistant to the President
B.S., University of Maryland: Personnel Management
M.S., Troy State University: Counseling and Guidance
Ed.S., Troy State University: Education
Ed.D., Auburn University: Higher Education Finance and Administration
E-mail: rdowdy@beaconcollege.edu
Calvin Sanson
Vice President of Finance and Administration
A.S., Lake Sumter Community College: Business Management
A.A., Lake Sumter Community College: Liberal Studies
B.A., Saint Leo College: Business Administration
E-mail: csanson@beaconcollege.edu
Cynthia Eckhart
Business Administrative Support
E-mail: ceckhart@beaconcollege.edu
Kay Krenek
Executive Assistant to the President
Administrative Support/Central Office
E-mail: kkrenek@beaconcollege.edu
Chris Hall
Director of Facilities & New Development
E-mail: chall@beaconcollege.edu
Dr. Walter Zielinski
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
and Office of Alumni Relations
B.A., English Education, State University of New York at Fredonia
M.A., Counselor Education, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Philanthropy and Leadership, Union Institute and University
E-mail: wzielinski@beaconcollege.edu
