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Administration and Faculty
Director and Founder of CALCampus
Instructor: English, TESOL
B.A. in English with minor in Mathematics, University of Miami, Florida; Masters Degree in
Education--Curriculum and Instruction with concentration in English as
a Second Language, Keene State College, New Hampshire; 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.
School Committee -- Senior Faculty Member
Mathematics Department Head
Instructor: Mathematics
B.S. in Engineering Physics, University of Montana; Masters
Degree in Natural Science with mathematics emphasis, University of
Idaho. 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.
School Committee -- School Attorney
Instructor: Business; Social Sciences; Legal Studies
B.A. in American Civilization, University of Miami, Florida; Juris
Doctor,
Western New England Law School, Massachusetts.
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.
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Maher Atteya
Instructor: Science
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Carl Scholemmer Technische Hochschule,
Germany; M.S. Chemical Engineering, Carl Scholemmer Technische
Hochschule, Germany; M.S. in Chemistry, Kansas State University; Ph.D.
in Applied Chemistry, Colorado School of Mines, Post Doctorate Research
at University of Denver. Instructor of Chemistry at Denver Metropolitan
State College, Colorado School of Mines, Life University, Clayton State
University and Georgia Perimeter College.
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Elliot Benjamin
Instructor: Mathematics
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.
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Nicholas Bergan
Instructor: Economics; Statistics; Business
B.A. in Economics, Saint Louis University; Master of Science in Economics, Florida State 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.
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Julie Blankenship
Instructor: C Programming, C++ Programming, QuickBASIC
B.S. in Computer Science, Thomas Edison State College; Masters Degree
in Science--Information
Systems, University of Phoenix. Since 1987, Ms. Blankenship has worked
for the Federal Aviation Administration as
Software Engineer/Analyst. Developer of quality assurance procedures,
test procedures and program
maintenance. Certified in SEI/CMMI Software Engineering processes and
practices.
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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.
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English & Humanities Department Head
Instructor: Humanities; English; Social Sciences
B.A. in Sociology, minor Philosophy, Creighton University, Nebraska;
M.S. in Education, minor English, Creighton University, Nebraska;
Education Specialist in Educational Administration and Supervision,
University of Nebraska; Ed.D. in Education, California Coast
University, California. 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.
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Jared Cooper
Instructor: Science
B.S. in Microbiology, Idaho State University. Mr. Cooper is a fourth year doctoral student at The Southern College of Optometry and has done advanced studies in human physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, human pathology, pharmacology, neurology, histology, human anatomy, and patient care, among others. He has tutored in anatomy and physiology, biology, and zoology since 2003 and taught in the Idaho State University CAT Tutoring program. He has also worked as a doctor's assistant and is working on his clinical externship in optometry.
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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.
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Samantha Devoid
Instructor: Science
M.S. in Biology, University of Massachusetts; Master of Education,
University of Massachusetts; B.A. in Biology, Saint Anselm College, NH. Ms. Devoid holds teacher
certifications in
Biology/Life Sciences from the state of Wisconsin and the state of
Massachusetts. She has
extensive work experience in the field of biology and has taught high
school level science.
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Richard Eckhart
Instructor: Mathematics
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.
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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.
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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.
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Alida Gookin
Instructor: Mathematics
Master of Mathematics, University of Tennessee; Bachelor of Science; University of Tennessee. Certified professional teacher in Mathematics 7-12 by the State of Tennessee Department of Education; Educator License by the State of Mississippi State Baord of Education with endorsement in Mathematics 7-12. Mrs. Gookin has extensive teaching experience, having taught at Phillips Community College, Tunica Academy, Union University, Pensacola Christian School, among others.
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Instructor: English; TESOL; Social Sciences; Humanities; Religion
B.Ed., Toronto; Ontario Teaching Certificate, Toronto;
B.A. in Classical Studies, University of Wales, Great Britain;
Specialist Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL),
Toronto;
Specialist Certificate in Special Education, Toronto;
M.A. in Philosophy, University of Ottawa, Canada;
M.A. in Religion, McMaster University, Canada;
Ph.D. in Religious Studies/Theology, University of Toronto.
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Debora Ladner
Instructor: Science
B.S. in Biology with Chemistry minor, William Carey University; M.S. in Biology/Marine Science, University of South Alabama; Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Jackson State University. Dr. Ladner is experienced in online and offline teaching. She has taught at Park University, Troy University, Delgado Community College, Jackson State University, Long Beach Middle School, University of South Alabama, and Prentiss College.
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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).
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Computer Science and Science Departments Head
Instructor Emeritus: Computer Science; Science
B.S. in Pharmacy, University of Michigan; James Angel Scholar. Graduate
studies, Eastern Michigan University,
LISP, Pascal and 80XX Assembly Language. Pharmacy Coordinator, Kroger
Company, 12 years. Hiring and training pharmacists and management in
retail skills, and writing software for use in the drug store
environment. Mr. Moore is the president of the Bowling Green Area
Microcomputer Users Group in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a non-profit
group dedicated to recycling computers and bringing an understanding of
technology to the people of South Central Kentucky. CALC instructor
since 1988, teaching Chemistry, Biology, Health, and computer science
courses. Mr. Moore holds secondary teacher certification from the
Association of Christian Schools International with a major in
chemistry.
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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.
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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; and she is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Sciences, Belgrade.
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Paul Sadler
Instructor: Social Sciences; Mathematics
B.A. in Economics, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. in
History, Mathematics teaching minor, Northern Arizona University, AZ;
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.
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Jerry Sarchet
Instructor: Social Sciences
B.A. in History, minor in Military Science, Capital University, OH; Master of Education in Secondary Social Studies, Campbell University, NC. 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.
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Steve Schackne
Instructor: Linguistics; TESOL
B.A. in English and Dramatic Arts, the University of North Carolina;
M.S. in TESOL, University at Albany, SUNY, NY. 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.
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Jeffery Smith
Instructor: Mathematics; Computer Science
M.A. in Teaching with mathematics certification, Western Oregon University;
Master of Business Administration/Technology Management, University of Phoenix;
B.S. Magna Cum Laude and A.S. in Computer Science, Park College. Mr. Smith has been teaching mathematics since 2004 on both the high school and postsecondary adult levels. Prior to teaching, he worked as a Computer Systems Engineer; Instrumentation and Control Technician; as well as serving in the U.S. Air Force as an Avionics Technical Supervisor/Technician at Luke Air Force Base, AZ.
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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.
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Shannon Voyles
Instructor: English; Study Skills; Religion
B.A. English, Hanover College; Masters of Education degree, Indiana
Wesleyan
University. 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.
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Beverly Williams
Instructor: Accounting, Finance, International Business, Basic Computer
Bachelors and Masters Degree from the University of Phoenix in Business
Administration. Employment with Bridgestone Firestone North American
Corporate Headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. Extensive experience in
Materials Management and Logistics in the corporate world. Experience
in
teaching in business and computer studies with CALCampus since 2000.
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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.
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Ashley Fryer
Technical Advisor
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.
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