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Margaret G. Morabito

Director and Founder of CALCampus
Instructor: English, TESOL

Ph.D. in Educational Leadership with concentration in Distance Learning, Akamai University; Masters Degree in Education--Curriculum and Instruction with concentration in English as a Second Language, Keene State College, New Hampshire; B.A. in English with minor in Mathematics, University of Miami, Florida. New Hampshire Experienced Educator Certification, English. Certified Secondary Principal, Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Certified Secondary Teacher for Social Science and Mathematics by ACSI. Former English Instructor, Fitchburg State College, Massachusetts; U.S. Navy Officer and Instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School, Rhode Island; Director of computer learning center for U.S. Army, Ft. Devens, Massachusetts. Instructor, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Professional writer on the use of computers in education. Founder and director of the Computer Assisted Learning Center (CALC), 1982; CALC Online Campus, 1986; CALCampus, 1995.

Eugene Austin

School Committee -- Senior Faculty Member
Mathematics Department Head
Instructor: Mathematics

Masters Degree in Natural Science with mathematics emphasis, University of Idaho; B.S. in Engineering Physics, University of Montana. Retired high school math teacher (25 years). Mr. Austin has taught many mathematics and computer applications courses to adult students in an extension program of North Idaho College, Couer'd Alene, Idaho. Prior to teaching, he was a World War II Air Force pilot, a Korean war veteren (nuclear weapons) and a Cold War warrior. He was a SAC aircraft commander flying B-47's during the 1950's and flew the Hump during World War II. Mr.Austin has taught in CALC since 1989.

Michael A. Morabito, Esq.

School Committee -- School Attorney
Instructor: Business; Social Sciences; Legal Studies

Juris Doctor, Western New England Law School, Massachusetts; B.A. in American Civilization, University of Miami, Florida. Attorney Morabito is licensed to practice law in New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. He has been a practicing attorney since 1986 and also has been a licensed real estate broker. He holds secondary level teaching certification from the Association of Christian Schools International with endorsements for Social Sciences, English, and Language Arts. Mr. Morabito has been teaching in CALC since 1986.

Elliot Benjamin

Instructor: Mathematics; Psychology

Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Maine; M.S. in Mathematics, University of Houston; B.S. in Mathematics and Psychology, S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook. Dr. Benjamin is a semi-retired mathematics professor and has 20 published mathematics articles in the pure mathematics fields of algebraic number theory and commutative algebra. He has also written a number of articles on mathematics education, and a self-published book by the title of "Numberama: Recreational Number Theory In The School System." He has taught at a variety of high schools, community colleges, colleges and universities, including the University of Maine, Lakeside School, Unity College, Holyoke Community College, and the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Benjamin also has a Masters degree in counseling and teaches psychology at Akamai University. He enjoys playing the piano and occasionally puts on piano shows at nursing homes and retirement homes.

Nicholas Bergan

Instructor: Economics; Statistics; Business

Master of Science in Economics, Florida State University; B.A. in Economics, Saint Louis University. Mr. Bergan has extensive online teaching experience on the university and high school levels. He has taught at National American University, Grantham University, Broward Community College, Northwood University, Palm Beach Community College, and Atlantic High School.

David H. Blank

Instructor: Science - Chemistry

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Dartmouth College; Sc.M. in Analytical Organic Photochemistry, Saint Joseph's University; B.S. in Chemistry, Albright College; MBA in Organizational Leadership and Business, Norwich University. Dr. Blank has extensive teaching experience on the university level, including having taught at Baker College Online, Castleton State College, Dartmouth College, Norwich University, and Keene State College. He also has industrial experience as a research assistant, assistant scientist, senior research chemist, supervisor; as well as serving as an independent contractor in the pharmaceutical, ink, flavor and fragrance, and chemical industries and in academia. Dr. Blank has five US Patents and has written for many professional publications.

Victor Brooks

Instructor: Science

MBBS, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (equivalent of U.S. Doctor of Medicine), University of West Indies Medical School; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of West Indies. Certificate in Botanical Medicine, Canadian College of Natural Medicine. Certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. Dr. Brooks has over 30 years of experience in the Medical Field, having served in a wide range of medical positions in Barbados, West Indies, including Medical Officer, Emergency Room at St. Joseph Hospital; Clinical Medical Officer Public Health Service; Acting Medical Officer to the Royal Barbados Police Force; Medical Officer to the Barbados Fire Department and Defence Force. Additionally, Dr. Brooks served as a medical doctor for 20 years in his own Limited Private General Practice. He has extensive teaching experience at the college level, including teaching at the Barbados Community College and a number of offshore American type Medical Schools. Furthermore, Dr. Brooks holds advanced degrees in Divinity and Christian Ministry.

William Scott Clark

English & Humanities Department Head
Instructor: Humanities; English; Social Sciences

Ed.D. in Education, California Coast University, California; M.S. in Education, minor English, Creighton University, Nebraska; Education Specialist in Educational Administration and Supervision, University of Nebraska; B.A. in Sociology, minor Philosophy, Creighton University, Nebraska. Former English teacher at Boys Town; instructor at Clackamas Community College; instructor at University of Phoenix. Former public high school principal and superintendent. Nebraska Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee.

Sheila Corwin

Instructor: Linguistics; TESOL

M.A. in TESOL, Monterey Institute of International Studies; TESL Certificate (year-long program) and B.A. in Global (International) Studies with concentration in the French Language and Culture, Sonoma State University. Sheila Corwin has spent over 10 years in the fields of ESL/EFL education and teacher training, including teaching positions at private language schools in her home state of California and in Florence, Italy; and at the university level at Universidad del Mar (UMAR), in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Ms. Corwin’s background includes working as the academic director and principal trainer for a teacher training program in Italy, language program administration, and online-distance learning with training programs in the UK, Mexico, and the US. She has trained English language teachers from all over the world.

Melanie Dalager

Instructor: Mathematics

Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Arizona State University; Masters of Psychology, University of Phoenix. Ms. Dalager holds a Colorado Professional Teaching License in Secondary Mathematics; and Arizona State Secondary Education Certification: Highly Qualified - Mathematics. She has taught at Central High School; Grand Canyon University; Adobe Mountain; among other schools.

Carlos Davis

Instructor: Science

M.A. in Educational Technology and Learning, Azusa Pacific University, CA; B.S. in Biology, Arizona State University; A.A. in Letters, Arts, Sciences and A.S.in Natural Sciences, Antelope Valley College, CA. Mr. Davis holds teacher certification in science: biological sciences from the state of California and has been teaching since 2000.

Carrie Derkacy

Instructor: Mathematics

Masters Degree in Mathematics Education from DePaul University. Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Trinity Christian College. Carrie has been teaching since 1999. She has taught at the high school and college level as well as online courses. Ms. Derkacy holds teacher certification in high school Mathematics from the state of Illinois.

Samantha Devoid

Instructor: Science

M.S. in Biology, University of Massachusetts, M.Ed. University of Massachusetts, BA in Biology, Saint Anselm College, NH. Ms. Devoid has a varied background in biological research, environmental policy development, and education. She holds teacher certifications in Biology/Life Sciences from Massachusetts and Wisconsin. She has taught science at both the high school and university level. Ms. Devoid currently contributes to numerous science textbooks and publications as a freelance writer and editor.

Richard Eckhart

Instructor: Mathematics; Physics; Computer Science

Ph.D. and M.S.in Chemical Engineering, Penn State University; B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University. Dr. Eckhart has over 45 years of combined industrial, business, and academic experience. He has held industrial positions with several well-known corporations including Monsanto, Exxon, Honeywell, Parsons, and SimSci. In addition, he has been on the faculties of a number of colleges and universities including Azusa Pacific University, Penn State, Villanova, UCLA, University of Maryland, California State University-Fullerton, California National University, Northcentral University, and CALCampus.

Dr. Eckhart has experience as an applications software developer using Visual Basic, Oracle, FORTRAN, BASIC, and C/C++ programming languages. He specializes in mathematical modeling, steady-state and dynamic simulation, process control, and custom applications software development. He is an experienced site developer for the World Wide Web and is also a Registered Professional Engineer.

Jason Franklin

Instructor: Mathematics

Masters of Mathematics For Teaching, Harvard University Extension School; Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Mathematics, Clemson University. Mr. Franklin holds teacher certification in Middle School and Secondary Mathematics from the state of Massachusetts. He has five years of experience teaching middle school mathematics in Boston Public School System. Mr. Franklin has been teaching post secondary math at University of Phoenix, DeVry University, and is a lecturer at Bergen County Community College in New Jersey.

Timothy Gehle

Instructor: Mathematics and Social Sciences

Doctor of Christian Education, Phoenix University of Theology; Master of Religious Education in Educational Administration, Cornerstone University/Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary; B.A. in Liberal Arts, Olivet College, MI. Dr. Gehle has taught high school and college mathematics at various schools, including Olivet College, Jackson Community College, First Assembly Christian School, and Alpha Omega Academy. He is also an experienced high school guidance counselor and former principal. Dr. Gehle holds certifications with the Association of Christian Schools International as a secondary principal and teacher of social studies and mathematics.

Nat Giambalvo

Instructor: Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics

Masters Degree in Education: Concentration in Instructional Strategies, Teacher Education University, Florida; B.A. in Religious Studies, Concordia College, New York; Lutheran Schools Association Certification K-12; Texas 4-8 Generalist (Math, Science, Social Studies, English) Certification. Nine years' teaching experience; Musician/Guitar Instructor; Five years as a Youth Director/Counselor in New York.

Jody Klann

Instructor: Science - Marine Biology; Anatomy and Physiology

M.S. in DNA and Serology, University of Florida; M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with concentration in Science Education, Arizona State University; B.S. in Conservation Biology, Arizona State University; A.A.S., University of Wisconsin-Waukesha. Ms. Klann has extensive online teaching experience at the postsecondary level. She has taught and teaches at Hutchinson Community College, Western Nevada Community College, Truckee Meadows Community College, Maricopa Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, and Northern Arizona University. Ms. Klann served as the Education Coordinator for the Phoenix Zoo. She is also the co-founder and lead biologist for M.A.R., Marine Animal Rescue, which is dedicated to preserving, rescuing, and rehabilitating marine species in the northern 8th region of Chile. Ms. Klann is bilingual in Spanish and resides in Chile.

Carl Edwin Lindgren

Instructor: Humanities; Social Sciences

D.Ed., University of South Africa; S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Mississippi; M.Ed. in History and B.A.E. in Social Science and History, University of Mississippi; F.C.P., College of Teachers (London). Dr. Lindgren is a professor of history at American Military University and is a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science. Lindgren has written over 200 articles and is associated with the Royal Historical Society (London University), Royal Asiatic Society, the noted World Innovation Foundation and has a knighthood in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (Vatican).

Robert Milofsky

Instructor: Science - Chemistry

Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Colorado; B.S. in Chemistry, Bates College. Dr. Milofsky has extensive teaching experience in the field of chemistry. He has both research and teaching experience on the university level and in the corporate and medical environments, including at Fort Lewis College, University of Colorado, W.R. Grace Chemical Co., and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He serves as the Department of Chemistry Chair at Fort Lewis College. Dr. Milofsky has many published articles in professional journals, such as the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Chromatographia, TrAC, and Analytic Chemistry.

Elena Nelson

Instructor: Foreign Languages, TESOL, English

Ph.D. and M.A. in Slavic Languages and Linguistics, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. in Slavic Languages and Literature, the University of Toronto; B.A. in Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Rochester. Certificate in Distance Education, Indiana University. Dr. Nelson has taught Russian, Serbo-Croatian, and English to students of varying age groups in numerous institutions, including the Institut International de Rambouillet (France), St. Petersburg State University (Russia), the University of California, Berkeley, and St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy. She is published in the journal Russian Linguistics.

Kristina Nelson

Instructor: English; Psychology

Ed.D. in Educational Technology Management, Northcentral University; M.A. in Literature and Composition, California State University; B.A. in Literature, California State University; M.S. in Psychology, California Coast University; M.A. in History, American Public University System. Dr. Nelson has taught English at several colleges and high schools including Westwood College, DeVry University, the Art Institute Online, Riverside Community College, Queens of Angels School, Lincoln School, and Corona High School. She is a poet; has had her poetry published with Illiad Press, as well as the California State University Press; and has operated an editing service for published writers. She holds teacher certification from the Colorado Department of Higher Education in the subjects of English Composition, English, and General Studies.

Mirjana Radovic-Markovic

Instructor: Business; Management; e-Commerce; Organizational Behavior; HRM

Ph.D. in Economic Sciences, University of Belgrade; Master of Science, Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade; Diploma of High Educational Qualification, Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade. Dr. Radovic-Markovic has done advanced studies in the Netherlands, USA, and Russia. She has been a lecturer and professor in the field of entrepreneurship and management on the Faculty for Management BK, Belgrade; Farleigh Dickinson University, USA; Akamai University, USA; Lacrosse University, USA; BCCS College, Belgrade; and Pebble Hills University, Italy. Dr. Radovic-Markovic has authored many books and articles in her field; she is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Sciences, Belgrade; and she is an elected member of the World Academy of Art and Science.

Paul Sadler

Instructor: Social Sciences; Mathematics

M.A. in History, Mathematics teaching minor, Northern Arizona University, AZ; B.A. in Economics, University of California, Los Angeles; postgraduate studies in secondary teaching, University of Phoenix, AZ. Mr. Sadler has been teaching for many years and is currently on the faculties of Alpha Omega Academy, the University of Phoenix, and Maricopa Community College. He holds a Standard Secondary Education 7-12 teaching certificate from the Arizona Department of Education for Economics, History, and Mathematics, as well as a Community College Certificate from the State Board of Directors for Community Colleges of Arizona.

Jerry Sarchet

Instructor: Social Sciences

Master of Education in Secondary Social Studies, Campbell University, NC; B.A. in History, minor in Military Science, Capital University, OH. Teaching certification for 9-12 Social Studies in Ohio and North Carolina. Captain Sarchet is a veteran of the United States Army, having been deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq). He has taught AP U.S. History, Geography, English Literature, Civics, AP. U.S. Government, Honors U.S. History, Civics and Economics, and World History at the high school level in North Carolina and Maryland. Mr. Sarchet currently teaches and is the head football coach at The Avalon School.

Steve Schackne

Instructor: Linguistics; TESOL

M.S. in TESOL, University at Albany, SUNY, NY; B.A. in English and Dramatic Arts, the University of North Carolina. Deerfield Academy. Steve Schackne has spent over 25 years in the fields of education and linguistics, including teaching positions at the University of Macau, Macau; Xiamen University, China; and Oklahoma State University in Taiwan. In addition to teaching, Mr. Schackne's background includes teacher training, program administration, and online-distance learning.

Alicia Turner

Instructor: Mathematics

Masters of Education, Middle Grades Mathematics and Science, Kennesaw State University, CO; Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Georgia State University. Mrs. Turner has taught middle and high school level mathematics and science since 1997. She has taught in both the public school system, as well as at a private Christian school in Georgia. She holds a Professional Teacher License in Secondary Mathematics and Science from the State of Colorado, Department of Education.

Shannon Voyles

Instructor: English; Study Skills; Religion

Masters of Education, Indiana Wesleyan University; B.A. English, Hanover College. Mrs. Voyles is a high school English and American Studies teacher who is certified by the State of Indiana to teach grades 5-12. She is also an online instructor and course developer for Taylor University teaching Educational Psychology and an online instructor for American Public University System teaching Introduction to Online Learning. She is currently working towards her 18 graduate hours in English from Morehead State University in an online format.

Charles Wang

Instructor: Mathematics

Master of Education in Math Education, University of Delaware; B.S. in Mathematics, University of Delaware; B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang TV University, China; Distance Education Certificate, Thomas Edison State College. Mr. Wang has been teaching mathematics for 20 years in both classroom and online settings in universities and colleges across the US. He worked as an online math consultant, computer programmer, library analyst, interpreter and translator, and has traveled extensively in Western countries.

Frances Yahia

Instructor: Science

Ph.D. In Leadership and Education, Barry University; M.S. in Dietetics and Masters in Public Health, Florida International University; graduate studies at Argosy University and Capella University. Dr. Yahia has extensive online teaching experience, including having taught at AT Still University; Davenport University; DeVry University; and Australasian College of Health Sciences, among others.

Henry Zeidan

Instructor: Science

Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, University of Hawaii; M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Fairleigh Dickinson University, School of Dentistry; B.Sc. in Biochemistry, Cairo University. Dr. Zeidan has held teaching positions at several universities, including the University of Michigan; Cleveland State University; Atlanta University; Life University, Basic Sciences Division; St. Christopher's School of Medicine; and most recently, University of Southern Nevada, School of Pharmacy. He also served an Educational Mentor at Creighton University, School of Pharmacy. He has received recognitions as outstanding teacher; was a Fulbright Scholar; was a consultant to Cairo University, National Research Center, Cairo and Kuwait University; and also was a clinical Laboratory Director to several Reference Laboratories. Dr. Zeidan has numerous publications with major research focused on the application of Spin Labels in Biomedicine and Pharmacology, the molecular mechanisms of biogenic amines degradation, and Sickle hemoglobin.

Ashley Fryer

System Administrator

Ashley Fryer has been programming microcomputers since 1982. During his career, he has written software for many companies around the Pacific Northwest including Skylight Software, VisionWare, GrokWare, Pentari, and Microsoft. He is president of Black Market Software. His other interests include playing the violin, juggling, and reading science fiction. Mr. Fryer programmed the CALC Academic Quiz Center on our former GEnie campus and also was one of our early instructors, having taught Computer Science in CALC from 1986 through the early 1990s.