Faculty

Eric received his Bachelor’s degree in Music from UMA in 2002 and began working in the Advising office in 2003. He is currently a contact for general advising needs, as well as the primary resource for Accuplacer placement testing, and the testing portion of Prior Learning Assessment. Eric enjoys the variety of challenges UMA Advising…

Rob is a trained artist and designer, a historian of architecture and art, and devoted to the exploration of issues pertaining to cross-cultural education, phenomenology, plagiarism (and the copy), authenticity, the sacred and profane, social constructions, and challenging the bias of the Western Canon. Rob has a strong affinity for the work of Sverre Fehn,…

Andrew Ashey, RA AIA, Co-founding Principal, AAmp Studio Andrew Ashey is Principal and Co-founder of AAmp Studio. He grew up in New Hampshire where he formed an interest in architecture and education at a young age. These interests brought him to larger and more diverse cities over the next 20 years, notably Boston, New York…

Professor Belleau grew up on Main Street in Orono Maine playing basketball, eating Pat’s pizza, and sneaking into the UMO field house. Later, as a fisherman on a dragger out of Cape Cod, he developed a love of entanglement with the natural world and it’s rhythms. After studying architecture in Boston and London, Professor Belleau returned…

Hans is a practicing architect and sustainability consultant based in Portland, Maine. He wears many other hats as a software developer, product designer, urban designer, community & bicycle advocate, environmental activist, and outdoor adventurer. He brings years of experience having been part of project types ranging from 100 acre public parks, Living Community Challenge Certified,…

Madison Cook is a designer and educator with more than a decade of experience in architectural study, practice, and teaching. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Architecture from Tulane University. She currently teaches in the Architecture department at the University of Maine at Augusta, where she is committed to supporting design…

Luc Demers is an artist living in Southern Maine. In the early nineties he studied art at USM, completing the BFA program with a concentration in photography.  In 1994, while continuing to pursue his personal work, he began working as a commercial photographer as well as shooting editorial work for The Casco Bay Weekly and…

Patrick Hansford is an architect, planner, and educator. Originally from Troy, Ohio, he graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in architectural and environmental design technology. Mr. Hansford completed his formal architectural education at Miami University obtaining his Master of Architecture. Mr. Hansford began his career working for several…

With a philosophy degree and a background in construction, Ryan brings a breadth of experience, having worked in positions as diverse as a Historic Architect in Alaska’s remote Wrangel St. Elias National Park and as a researcher studying micro enterprise businesses in East London. He has a Master of Architecture from the University of Oregon…

Joseph Leasure graduated magna cum laude from University of Maine, Orono with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Structural Engineering. He has been providing structural engineering services primarily in the New England area for over thirty years.  He is the President and Owner of L&L Structural Engineering Services, Inc., in South…

Luke Myers is a sculpturally oriented visual and conceptual artist investigating connection with the natural world, and how technology helps or hinders that process. He received his BA in studio arts from the University of Maine at Augusta, and his MFA (2021) from the University of South Florida. His multidisciplinary work has been exhibited in…

“My personal interests are in the graphic novel, painting, drawing, and contemporary art practice and theory. I believe that the keys to an arts education are a synthesis of: individual facility, knowledge of contemporary studio practice and art history, making work of personal resonance, and a commitment to both craft and community. The artist needs…

Nicole Safford serves as the Administrative Assistant (CL2) for the Architecture and Education programs at the University of Maine at Augusta. She brings a strong background in administrative support, having previously worked as an Administrative Assistant at Maine Virtual Academy. Prior to transitioning into higher education, Nicole spent 20 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant,…

Teaching and Research Interests Learning the craft of architecture, whether it is with hand drawings or digital methods, is about the process as much as the result. In today’s paradigm of ever-shifting technologies and constant re-invention, students must learn to learn. My teaching focus is on developing student skills to become well versed at the…

Professor Stark came to UMA in 2005 having spent the previous 11 years in Boston, most recently working for the firm Perry Dean Rogers | Partners Architects. There he worked on various institutional projects including the McCain Library at Agnes Scott College, 60 Oxford Street for Harvard University, and an addition to the National Library…

Luc Demers is an artist living in Southern Maine. In the early nineties he studied art at USM, completing the BFA program with a concentration in photography.  In 1994, while continuing to pursue his personal work, he began working as a commercial photographer as well as shooting editorial work for The Casco Bay Weekly and…

Robert Katz joined the UMA art faculty in 1981 and since then he has been teaching classes in sculpture, 3 D design and drawing. As an artist, his sculptures are often fabricated in welded steel as well as mixed media constructions. His art has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the country and he…

“My personal interests are in the graphic novel, painting, drawing, and contemporary art practice and theory. I believe that the keys to an arts education are a synthesis of: individual facility, knowledge of contemporary studio practice and art history, making work of personal resonance, and a commitment to both craft and community. The artist needs…

Amy Rahn is Associate Professor of Art History and the Charles Danforth Gallery Director at the University of Maine at Augusta, and an art writer. She completed her PhD at Stony Brook University in 2019, and has since published gallery catalog essays on Beverly Fishman (Miles McEnery Gallery), Jen Wink Hays (Sears Peyton Gallery), Carolyn…

Kimberly earned her BS in Justice Studies from UMA with minors in Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Science and Advocacy and a certificate in Forensic Science – Investigative Focus.

Shelley loves helping individuals realize their potential. She assists current and prospective students with a wide array of needs, including: admissions, degree options, transfer planning; financial aid; disability services; early study for high school students; placement testing; tutoring; career counseling; crisis intervention referrals; student leadership development; and successful academic skills. Shelley holds a Master of…

My teaching is based on the following principles: I love the subjects I teach, I teach them in the format easy to understand and to learn; and I encourage learners to question, challenge and apply the subject concepts and practicalities in everyday life. Subjects taught Human biology, general and organic chemistry, genetics, neurophysiology, nutrition and…

Research Dr. Lage’s primary research interest involves the use of DNA technology to investigate wildlife and fisheries populations in and around Maine. Understanding the genetic structure of harvested, threatened, or endangered populations is paramount for their effective management & conservation. DNA technology is also an important tool for assisting the Maine Warden Service with molecular…

I have been studying avian ecology for over 25 years throughout North America, Central and South America and the Caribbean. My professional research interest is in the endocrine basis of behavior and physiology in songbirds, which combines my fascination with physiology and how animals adapt to changing environments. I have studied various topics such as…

I want my students to come away from my classes with increased ability to understand, evaluate and interconnect complex biological concepts. By building analytical, written and oral skills, I help students obtain the confidence to learn new material. This material is essential for understanding the basis for life on the planet and the multiple roles…

Dr. Juyoung Katherine Shim joined the UMA biology department after working as a post-doctoral research fellow, studying at how dietary restriction changes gene regulation and lifespan using C. elegans at the MDI Biological Laboratory. She received her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from University of Maine in the laboratory of Dr. Julie Gosse, focused…

Frank Bean is a Professor of Finance and Management at UMA. He typically teaches BUA 100 Introduction to Business, BUA 151 Personal Financial Planning, BUA 223 Principles of Management, BUA 357 Business Finance, and BUA 259 Strategic Planning for the Small Business.

Gwen Bedell Gadbois is the Accounting Coordinator for the Business program at UMA. She has shared her accounting knowledge by serving on boards and committees with non-profit organizations throughout the state, including United Way of York County, Grahamtastic Connection, Saint Thérèse Parish, the Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation, Kiwanis Club, and the Maine Adult Education Association.

Teaching courses in Accounting, Finance, and Management.

Nora Bowne has 30 years of experience teaching business courses at the college level: 16 years at UMA, and 14 years at Emmanuel College in Boston. She earned recognition as Facilitator of the Year at Emmanuel. Nora has developed business strategies and operational effectiveness, organizational development, team building, and strategic planning for various nonprofits. Nora…

Tom Giordano is a CPA and a graduate of Bentley College, B.S Accounting and Hofstra University, MBA. Tom has been teaching at UMA since the early 1990’s, first as an Adjunct Instructor and most recently as an Assistant Professor. Tom has conducted most of the courses in the accounting curriculum and has a particular interest…

Principal Examiner for Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection. President of the American Conference of Uniform Consumer Credit Code States.

Courses typically taught: BUA/POS 365 Organizational Behavior – Fall semester.BUA 459 – Seminar in Strategy and Policy Planning – the Senior Capstone Experience – spring.

Dr. Page is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner and has taught accounting courses at all levels for many years at UMA, Messiah College, and other colleges. He is currently teaching upper level accounting courses including Government and Non Profit Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Accounting Information Systems and Auditing. His current scholarly focus…

Lynn has worked within the university system since 2004. Her dedication to student success and passion for learning makes her a great resource for our UMA students. Lynn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Natural & Applied Sciences, with a Concentration in the Biology of Health & Illness and a Minor in Holistic and Integrative Health…

Program Liaison for: Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Science.

Professional Experience: Part-time faculty for University of Maine at Augusta since 2000. Over 20 years’ experience teaching technology and business courses. Owner of a technology consulting and web design business. Additional Information: I own two other businesses, one where I make chocolate products from organic, fair-trade ingredients and a business designing and creating a variety…

I am a native of the mountains of Western Maine. I am a first-generation interdisciplinary scholar with data at my very core. My work has its foundation at the intersection of data science with geography, specifically the development of formal representations of spatial linguistics/language toward the development of spatial artificial intelligence. I also do applied…

Originally I am from Maine, joined the Army and served 22 years as an Armor crewman on a M1A1 Abrams tank. I was stationed in many locations around the U.S., Europe, and Korea until I retired in 2004. I worked the last two years of my Army career in the Director of Information Management (DOIM)…

In the late 80’s I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, with a minor in Church History, from the Boston College School of Management. My three-decade privatge-sector career focused on software development & systems engineering, enterprise architecture, infrastructure & data center operations, and application support for some of Maine’s largest employers. In 2019,…

Professionally, I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from the University System and a Master’s of Science in Business Administration from Husson College. Fifteen years of industry experience and over 25 years of post-secondary teaching have provided a solid background in business and computer-related fields. My academic area of expertise is Web…

Originally from Allentown, PA, Dr. Davis graduated from Bates College in 1994 with a degree in Biochemistry and continued to the University of PA School of Dental Medicine in 1999. She then completed a 2-year General Practice Residency at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT from 1999 – 2001. In 2001 she moved back to…

Tracey Jowett is an Assistant Professor of Dental Health at the University of Maine at Augusta, Bangor Campus, teaching didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses. Throughout her career in private practice, Tracey has focused on community-based public health dentistry, serving on multiple committees and stakeholder groups to improve access to care in Maine. She continues to…

Lynett Kelly is a Student Service Coordinator on the Bangor campus committed to providing personalized support and guiding students in their academic journeys. Lynett holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business, with a concentration in Management, and Human Resource Management Certificate from UMA. She is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Adult and Higher Education from USM….

Professor Foster is an educator, administrator, and researcher with an extensive background in periodontology and clinical practice. She currently teaches at UMA across both the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs, delivering instruction in didactic, online, laboratory, and clinical settings. An active leader in the field, Nancy serves as a clinical board examiner for the…

Courtney is a Certified Dental Assistant and Expanded Function Dental Assistant who teaches in both the dental assisting and expanded functions dental assisting programs. She has taught a wide variety of preclinical, clinical, laboratory, and didactic courses. Early in her career Courtney worked in both public health and private dental offices as a certified dental…

Heidi got her RDH license in 2005 from NYS and worked full time in private practice for 17 years. Heidi received her Master of Science in Dental Hygiene degree from the University of Minnesota in 2020. She moved to Maine in 2022 to begin teaching in the Dental Health Programs. She has a passion for…

Tricia Spearin is an Assistant Professor of Dental Health who has taught in the dental hygiene, dental assisting, and expanded functions dental assisting programs in a variety of teaching modes: didactic, online, laboratory, and clinical courses. Tricia is a Certified Dental Assistant, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Registered Dental Hygienist, and doctoral graduate in Education from…

Lisa Botshon is a Professor of English who teaches a wide variety of courses, including American literature, graphic storytelling, and women’s and gender studies. Her research interests include women writers; issues of gender, race and ethnicity; American popular culture; and early 20th-century back-to-the-land narratives.  She has published articles in a range of collections and scholarly journals,…

Brian Boyd (Lecturer III, English & Drama) teaches literature, theater, creative writing, and composition at the Rockland Center, the Maine State Prison, and online. A lecturer in the University of Maine system since 2001, he earned his MA in English & American Literature (with specialization in Creative Writing) at New York University and his BA…

Caleb James teaches courses in composition and professional writing. His research interests include classical Greek rhetoric, the pedagogical development of writing teachers, and writing instruction as a community-based practice.

A Michigan native, Robert Kellerman holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan at Flint and a master’s and doctoral degree from Michigan State University, where he specialized in medieval and Renaissance English literature. Dr. Kellerman has worked both in and out of academic settings. He has worked a professional editor, a communications and…

Jessica developed a love for literature in high school, sitting barefoot in the log cabin that housed her Quaker school in North Carolina. This led to earning a degree in English with a minor in Education. As she began teaching high school English, Jessica quickly wanted to go back to school herself. She enrolled in…

Elizabeth Powers coordinates the Augusta Writing Center and teaches courses in writing and the humanities. Her current research projects focus on access and equity in the writing classroom, multiliteracies, and multimodality. Previously, Elizabeth’s work has been published by Utah State University Press, Computers and Composition Digital Press, WLN: Journal of Writing Center Scholarship, and Praxis:…

Chelsea Ray received her doctorate in Comparative Literature at UCLA, where she focused on nineteenth and twentieth-century French and Russian literature. She completed her B.A. in Comparative Literature and Russian at Beloit College. Her classes at UMA range from French language and composition courses to international literature courses. Most recently, she taught “Francophone Literature,” “The…

Dr. Kay Retzlaff, professor of English, has taught literature, writing, and women’s studies at UMA since 1994. She regularly teaches Introduction to Literature, Introduction to Mythology, Irish-American Literature, Native American Literature, American Literature through the Civil War, American Literature since the Civil War, Myth and Fantasy, Creative Writing, Professional Writing, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality…

Kristin Rieff is a part time faculty member of the University of Maine, Augusta, teaching a range of courses from Composition, Literature, and Professional Writing to Introduction to Women’s Studies and Hip Hop: Art, Culture, and Politics. As an instructor with almost 20 years experience with both the Maine Community College and UMaine campuses, her…

Sharon Ross is an adjunct lecturer for the University of Maine System and teaches College Writing, Writing for Allied Health, Professional Writing, and Grant Writing for the University of Maine Augusta. She has been teaching writing and communications at Maine’s Community College and University campuses for about 15 years and has been a professional writer…

Jeff Sychterz is an Assistant Professor of English and teaches classes in composition and literature on the Bangor campus. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1991 with a Bachelors of Science in English and then served eight years as a Naval Flight Officer in the U.S. Navy. In 1999, he left the…

Noel Thistle Tague holds a Ph.D. in Critical and Cultural Studies, with a focus on Composition and Rhetoric, from the University of Pittsburgh. Before coming to Pitt, she completed an MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Montana, where she taught her first college-level writing course. She has experience teaching public and professional writing,…

Professor of English, Dr. Ellen M. Taylor received her doctorate in the Language, Literacy, and Culture program at Harvard University, focusing on narrative development. She completed her BA in English at Tulane University, and her MA in poetry from the University of New Hampshire. Her signature classes at UMA include Creative Writing, which focuses on…

Jessica Winck teaches courses in English and writing. Her research focuses on developmental writing, assessment, response, and rhetoric about student writers and their writing. Jessica is also involved in Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC), a movement in Writing Studies that promotes writing as a tool for learning in every class.

I grew up on the coast of Maine where the sea and sailing ships were a part of my everyday life. They sparked a sense of mystery and adventure in me. I had learned to read at an early age and so became very interested in adventure stories and faraway lands. That is probably why…

A member of the ILS faculty for over 10 years, Donna has worked as a medical librarian in the past (13 years) and has also been the director of four different libraries. Currently she works with a non-profit organization called The Sunshine Ladies Foundation as the Educational Coordinator and the Academic Librarian for the college…

Iris served as a school librarian for 11 years in Maine K-12 schools — including additional roles as technology integrator and instructional coach. Prior to that, she worked in a rural public library. Iris is the 2022 Walter J. Taranko School Librarian of the Year, the 2017 Knox County Teacher of the Year, and was…

Jill, a school librarian, has experience working on public library boards, the YSS Lupine Committee, and collaborating with public libraries. When not in libraries or schools, Jill can be found in her garden, camping, or in a theater working with students on a new production. Education MLS Southern Connecticut State University.

When I was an undergraduate student at a state school in Connecticut, I learned something that our UMA students continue to reinforce as one of the most basic truths of learning: It’s not just the education; it’s what you do with it! As an online instructor here at UMA, helping students to connect with each…

Donna provides research assistance and information literacy instruction to learners, staff, faculty and the community. Some of her duties include E-reserves/streaming media and library instruction, Prior to this position, Donna served as a librarian and music teacher in the public schools. She is thrilled that Maine is now home. In her spare time, she enjoys…

I’m a first-generation college student of Irish-American heritage. I live and work in Boston. I’ve earned two undergraduate degrees from the University of Maine at Augusta, and I’m pursuing a graduate degree from Drexel University. I have experience working in urban public libraries, private membership libraries, and special corporate libraries. My library heroes include Charles…

A member of the ILS faculty since 2001, Melissa M. Orth serves teens full time as the teen librarian in the Youth Services Department at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, ME. When not teaching online, hosting fandom club or a Nerf night, or book talking at local schools, she enjoys traveling with her husband, playing…

Program Liaison for: Information & Library Science

Anastasia has a diverse background in archives management in museums, historical societies, and libraries. Anastasia’s research interests are in materials experience as information gathering, particularly for users in the studio arts and material culture. When she is not teaching, she runs a small bookbinding studio (In A Bind) as a book conservator, bookbinder, and artist….

Eric received his Bachelor’s degree in Music from UMA in 2002 and began working in the Advising office in 2003. He is currently a contact for general advising needs, as well as the primary resource for Accuplacer placement testing, and the testing portion of Prior Learning Assessment. Eric enjoys the variety of challenges UMA Advising…

Noel C. March is a Senior Lecturer of Justice Studies and Director of the Maine Community Policing Institute at University of Maine at Augusta (UMA). From 2010 to 2018 he served as an appointee of President Barack Obama as the United States Marshal in Maine where he represented the U.S. Department of Justice in the…

After practicing law, raising a family, being very active in community projects, and teaching in Lowell, Massachusetts for over twenty years, I moved to Prince Edward Island, Canada in 2009, where I taught online for UMA and on campus for Holland College. I began teaching full time for UMA’s Justice Studies program in Augusta in…

I am a native of the mountains of Western Maine. I am a first-generation interdisciplinary scholar with data at my very core. My work has its foundation at the intersection of data science with geography, specifically the development of formal representations of spatial linguistics/language toward the development of spatial artificial intelligence. I also do applied…

Catherine (Kate) Chichester, APRN, BC, is the Executive Director of the Co-OccurringCollaborative Serving Maine (CCSME). She is an advanced practice nurse with certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing and holds a Master’s degree in Nursing Administration from Georgetown University.

Patricia Clark came to the University of Maine at Augusta as a Libra Professor of Early Childhood in 2001 after a career that ranged from editing a weekly newspaper to nearly two decades as a kindergarten teacher. At UMA she teaches a wide range of courses, including early childhood, special education, human services, and psychology….

Guy has been in the behavioral health field since 1983. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Maine at Fort Kent & a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland. He has lived and practiced in Italy, Scotland & the US having worked in school-based, community-based, residential, and…

Tina joined UMA in May 2020 as a Learning Experience Designer (LXD), collaborating with campus teams and faculty to create engaging learning experiences based on adult learning theories and instructional best practices. With over 20 years of college-level teaching experience, including extensive training in online instruction, Tina brings a unique perspective to her role. She…

David currently works for Granite Bay Care, Inc as their Clinical Director. He is a State of Maine Behavioral Health Professional Certification Instructor and a State of Maine Direct Support Professional Certification Instructor.

Prior to teaching full time in the fall of 2009, I had worked in the mental health and addiction field for 32 years.  In the mid 1980’s, I was one of the first Intensive Case Managers. In the early 1990’s, I was working with individuals, families, couples, and group counseling to get my field training.  Then I began to…

Randall Liberty is currently the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Corrections. Commissioner Liberty has more than 36 years of leadership experience in the fields of corrections and law enforcement, having served as the Warden of the Maine State Prison since 2015 where he has worked to reduce recidivism through enhanced programming, education and vocational…

Christine Little received her BFA in Dance from the Boston Conservatory, her MA in Dance Movement Therapy from Naropa University, and is a part-time faculty for the University of Maine at Augusta. She has taught dance and creative movement to children and adults for over 30 years and still feels joyful and passionate about her…

John is a raconteur, penman, retrogeek, explorer of the unknown, typosphere enthusiast, and man about town. John has worked at UMA in areas of Academic Advising and Admissions since 2011. He earned his BA in English from UMA. John believes each UMA student is writing an education chapter to their bigger life story. He enjoys…

Dr. O’Brien received his Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University in 1996. He works with both adolescents and adults, providing individual and couples therapy. Additionally, he provides Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He treats patients with depressive and anxiety disorders and specializes in the treatment of substance abuse, grief, trauma, HIV-related issues…

Over the past 25 years, Dr. Scobie has worked in a number of clinical positions at an acute care psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facility and within private practice. He has provided both evaluative and therapeutic services within emergency departments and forensic, inpatient, residential, and nonresidential substance abuse and co-occurring disorders programs. His clinical interest…

Dr. Erin Bellaire has been a nurse for 27 years. She earned her BSN from Husson College, her MSN from University of Maine and her DNP from Purdue University Global. Her practice improvement project was “Implementation of a Perinatal Depression Screening Tool in a Birthing Center.” Dr. Bellaire has been a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)…

Dr. Gauvin has been a nurse for 23 years.  She earned her ADN from CMMC School of Nursing, her BS in nursing from USM, and her Master’s in nursing with a dual concentration in nursing education and management from the University of Phoenix.  She completed her research doctorate in 2016 in Health Administration.  Her research…

Dr. Hall became a Lecturer of Nursing at the University of Maine at Augusta in August 2025. She obtained her ADN from CMMC School of Nursing in 1992. Dr. Hall gained extensive experience in a Pediatric/Adult Intensive Care Unit at a level one trauma center. It was during this time that she developed her passion…

After graduating from USM in 2005 Kristie began working in a small community hospital.  In the beginning, she thought she would get her  year of medical surgical experience and move to a bigger hospital, but developed a fondness for nursing in a small community hospital.  Kristie stayed at that job for seven years before moving…

Dr. Vickie A. Ireland, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, CEN, AHN-BC is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA). A dedicated educator and clinician, she joined the UMA faculty in 2021, bringing nearly three decades of diverse clinical expertise from high-acuity specialties, including emergency, trauma, intensive care, and pediatrics. Dr….

Dr. Lakey has been a part of the UMA faculty since 2018. She has over 25 years of nursing experience and has worked in a variety of roles, including in the emergency department and as a school nurse. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Messiah College in 2000, a Master of Science…

Dr. McCarthy has been a professional nurse since graduating from UMA in 1992. She has obtained multiple degrees since then. Her career specialties include areas of nursing such as med-surg, home care, hospice, interventional radiology, emergency room nursing, and teaching for the past 11 years. The courses she typically teaches are Caring Concepts, Fundamentals/lab, Leadership…

John entered the nursing program with more than 15 years of experience in community-based and in-home mental health support. Throughout his career as a frontline Direct Support Professional, he has served as a Team Leader in a group home, a CRMA in elder care facilities, and a certified coach for Special Olympics teams. He earned…

Haley has been a nurse since 2001 when she graduated from White Mountain Community College in Berlin New Hampshire. Her primary areas of nursing specialty have been Mental Health/Psychiatric inpatient and emergency crisis, ICU, Cardiac ICU and the Emergency Department. Haley has her National Registry Paramedic Certification and continues to work for her local hometown rescue service….

Erin Voisine has been a nurse since 2004, with a range of nursing experience including medical-surgical, OB maternal-newborn, pediatric, long-term care nursing, as well as education. She instructs adult and pediatric nursing skills. Her lab focus is supporting the student as they learn nursing skills in a supportive and safe environment and to foster life-long…

Program Liaison for: Applied Science, Nursing.

My academic training and expertise lie in the areas of family science and developmental psychology (sometimes referred to as “Human Development and Family Studies”). Broadly speaking, I engage in the scientific study of why people change over time, especially in the context of families and relationships. Throughout my professional career, I have been engaged in…

Dr. Corlew joined UMA in 2014, and has taught a wide variety of Psychology (PSY), Trauma-Informed Emergency Management (TEM), Social Science (SSC), and Interdisciplinary Studies (INT) courses. She is the Coordinator and Club Advisor to the UMA Bangor Community Garden and Labyrinth. Dr. Corlew’s areas of interest and expertise include the psychology of disaster and…

Charles S. Grunder earned an Ed.D in Foundations of Education from Rutgers University and an M.A. in Psychology from Catholic University. He has done post-doctoral work at the Center for Personal and Career Development at the University of Virginia, where he earned an Ed.S in Counselor Education, and at the Multimodal Therapy Institute in Princeton,…

Lynn has worked within the university system since 2004. Her dedication to student success and passion for learning makes her a great resource for our UMA students. Lynn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Natural & Applied Sciences, with a Concentration in the Biology of Health & Illness and a Minor in Holistic and Integrative Health…

I am a social psychologist whose work examines the structure of attitudes and ideologies, and how those structures affect prejudice and intergroup behaviors. I joined the Social Science Program faculty at UMA in 2022 and teach a variety of courses in Psychology (PSY). My courses emphasize students’ agency in their education and utilize applied content…

Eric received his Bachelor’s degree in Music from UMA in 2002 and began working in the Advising office in 2003. He is currently a contact for general advising needs, as well as the primary resource for Accuplacer placement testing, and the testing portion of Prior Learning Assessment. Eric enjoys the variety of challenges UMA Advising…

Frank Bean is a Professor of Finance and Management at UMA. He typically teaches BUA 100 Introduction to Business, BUA 151 Personal Financial Planning, BUA 223 Principles of Management, BUA 357 Business Finance, and BUA 259 Strategic Planning for the Small Business.

Teaching courses in Accounting, Finance, and Management.

I am a native of the mountains of Western Maine. I am a first-generation interdisciplinary scholar with data at my very core. My work has its foundation at the intersection of data science with geography, specifically the development of formal representations of spatial linguistics/language toward the development of spatial artificial intelligence. I also do applied…

Principal Examiner for Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection. President of the American Conference of Uniform Consumer Credit Code States.

Lorien Lake-Corral is a Professor of Sociology. She earned a B.A. from SUNY Geneseo in Sociology and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Arizona (also in Sociology). Dr. Lake-Corral’s primary interests are in teaching and learning in sociology and her research interests include culture, deviance, and symbolic interaction. Her current research explores the…

Lynn has worked within the university system since 2004. Her dedication to student success and passion for learning makes her a great resource for our UMA students. Lynn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Natural & Applied Sciences, with a Concentration in the Biology of Health & Illness and a Minor in Holistic and Integrative Health…

Neva Anderson is a lecturer for the University of Maine System and teaches Psychological First Aid for the University of Maine Augusta. In addition to teaching, Neva works full time in Emergency Management and enjoys sharing her working knowledge of the field with students.

Haley has worked in UMA’s Advising department since 2011. She earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Maine. Haley’s primary focus is in career advising, where she helps students decide on their major, establish career goals, and assist them in conducting their job/internship search…

Dr. Corlew joined UMA in 2014, and has taught a wide variety of Psychology (PSY), Trauma-Informed Emergency Management (TEM), Social Science (SSC), and Interdisciplinary Studies (INT) courses. She is the Coordinator and Club Advisor to the UMA Bangor Community Garden and Labyrinth. Dr. Corlew’s areas of interest and expertise include the psychology of disaster and…

I am a native of the mountains of Western Maine. I am a first-generation interdisciplinary scholar with data at my very core. My work has its foundation at the intersection of data science with geography, specifically the development of formal representations of spatial linguistics/language toward the development of spatial artificial intelligence. I also do applied…

Courses Taught INT 208 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies INT 495 Capstone in Interdisciplinary Studies AME/INT/WGS 420/TEM 528 Feminist Praxis for Radical Self and Community Care AME/INT/WGS 430/TEM 530 Embodied Social Justice: Racialized Trauma and Community Transformation AME/ENG/WGS 318 Cultural Criticism and Theory: The Arts of Social Change NUR/INT 331 Integrative Yoga: Theory and Practice for…

Thomas Howland is a Correctional Care and Treatment Worker at the Maine State Prison. Training Maine Criminal Justice Academy Certification Courses: Basic Corrections Course CertificationPre-Service Law Enforcement 100-Hour Reserve Police Officer Course Crisis Intervention Team Training Certification from NAMI of Maine FEMA-Emergency Management Institute NIMS and ICS Training Maine Department of Corrections training in case…

Sharon Ross is an adjunct lecturer for the University of Maine System and teaches College Writing, Writing for Allied Health, Professional Writing, and Grant Writing for the University of Maine Augusta. She has been teaching writing and communications at Maine’s Community College and University campuses for about 15 years and has been a professional writer…

Jennifer Freese obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Campbellsville University in 2002. She graduated from Auburn University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2006. Originally from Northern Kentucky, Dr. Freese moved to Maine after veterinary school where she worked full time in small animal practice…

Lynett Kelly is a Student Service Coordinator on the Bangor campus committed to providing personalized support and guiding students in their academic journeys. Lynett holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business, with a concentration in Management, and Human Resource Management Certificate from UMA. She is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Adult and Higher Education from USM….

Kelby Myers, DVM is a Veterinarian and Assisstant Professor for the Veterinary Technology Program at the Bangor Campus. Dr. Myers obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State Univeristy. Before joining UMA, Dr. Myers was a practicing veterinarian and has worked in many aspects of veterinary practice, including, equine referral medicine and critical care,…