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Wayne V. Adams
Professor of Psychology
Director of the Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology
EXPERTISE:
• Clinical child psychology
• Pediatric psychology
• Pediatric neuropsychological assessment
Previously, Adams was associate professor at Jefferson Medical College in Pennsylvania and chief psychologist and pediatric
psychologist at duPont Hospital for Children in Delaware. He also taught at University of Delaware and Colgate University.
Co-authored four nationally normed psychological tests of cognition and is a National Institutes of Mental Health grant
reviewer. APA fellow and ABPP diplomat in clinical psychology; licensed.
EDUCATION: PhD in developmental/child clinical psychology from Syracuse University (New York)
503-554-2760 • wadams@georgefox.edu

Rebecca Addleman
Assistant Professor, Master of Arts in Teaching program
EXPERTISE:
• Curriculum and instruction
• Literacy teaching experience: 6-12 English and K-12 music in public and private schools
Addleman previously taught education courses at Seattle Pacific University.
EDUCATION: Doctor of Education, Seattle Pacific University
raddleman@georgefox.edu • 503-554-6041

Gregory P. Allen
Assistant Professor of Professional Studies
EXPERTISE:
• Management
• Business Ethics
• Servant Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Implementation of Information Systems
Allen worked as a director of network operations for Enron Broadband Services in Portland, Ore., and Houston. He
started teaching in higher education in 2001 at Warner Pacific College and Portland Community College in Portland, Ore.
Allen's teaching, research, and consulting interests are in strategic management, leadership, and ethical issues relevant
to the nonprofit sector.
EDUCATION: MBA from George Fox University
503-554-6183 • gallen@georgefox.edu

Paul N. Anderson
Professor of Biblical and Quaker Studies
EXPERTISE:
• The historical Jesus
• The formation of early Christianity
• Psychological interpretation of the Bible
• The Christology of the Gospel of John
• Eschatology: The Beast, the Antichrist, and 666
• Quaker (Friends) history and doctrine
• Peace issues
Author of two books: The Christology of the Fourth Gospel: Its Unity and Disunity in the Light of John 6, and The Twelve
Minor Prophets. Co-edited (with Howard Macy) and introduced Truth´s Bright Embrace: Essays in Honor of Arthur O.
Roberts. Most recently, has worked on several books for publication, including The Eclipse of the Historical Jesus and Other
New Testament Essays by Henry J. Cadbury; The Beast, the Antichrist and 666; First Century Villains from a Johannine
Perspective; The Historical Jesus and the Johannine Tradition; and Christocracy - The Leadership of Christ in the Early
Church and Today, An Eerdmans Commentary on the Johannine Epistles. He has written numerous essays, articles and
special series, and presented a wide range of papers and lectures. Edited Evangelical Friend magazine from 1990 to 1994
and is editor of Quaker Religious Thought.
EDUCATION: PhD in New Testament from University of Glasgow, Scotland
503-554-2651 • panderson@georgefox.edu

Rebecca Thomas Ankeny
Associate Provost
Professor of English
EXPERTISE:
• Romantic and Victorian literature
• C.S. Lewis and his friends
• George Macdonald
Ankeny previously taught at Westmont College in California. She received George Fox University´s Burlington Northern
Foundation Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching in 1991.
EDUCATION: PhD in Victorian literature from the University of Oregon
503-554-2146 • bankeny@georgefox.edu

Robin E. Baker
President
EXPERTISE:
• American Civil War and Reconstruction history
• 19th-century American political/quantitative history
• History of the Southern United States
• American military history
Baker was previously provost at George Fox and held positions as senior vice president. He also held positions as senior vice president, vice president for academic affairs, dean for the College of Liberal
Arts and professor of history at Grand Canyon University in Arizona. He has also taught at Wheaton College in Illinois. In
addition, he was employed as a research assistant and editorial assistant at Texas A&M University.
EDUCATION: PhD in history from Texas A&M University
503-554-2142 • rbaker@georgefox.edu

Sarah Thomas Baldwin
Campus Pastor
EXPERTISE:
• Spiritual formation
• Spirituality of college students
• Leadership development
• Women and the Bible
• Preaching
• Theology and culture
Baldwin is a frequent retreat speaker and preacher. She serves on the board of Word Made Flesh, a community
that lives among the world's poorest of the poor. She previously taught at Asbury College in the Department of
Christian Ministries.
EDUCATION: MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary; currently student in the DMin program at George Fox Seminary
in the area of Leadership & the Emerging Culture.
503-554-2321 • sbaldwin@georgfox.edu

Dirk E. Barram
Professor of Business and Economics
EXPERTISE:
• Academic standards
• Strategic planning
• Management training
• Human resources
• Organizational behavior
Barram formerly served as vice president for academic affairs at George Fox University and dean of students at Judson
Baptist College in Oregon. He also previously worked as a senior personnel representative and training and development
manager for Hewlett-Packard Corp.
EDUCATION: PhD in college and university administration from Michigan State University
503-554-2822 • dbarram@georgefox.edu

Corey W. Beals
Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion
EXPERTISE:
• Postmodern Philosophy
• Philosophical theology
• Contemporary continental philosophy
Areas of competence include history of philosophy, ethics, and
epistemology.
EDUCATION: PhD from Fordham University, MAR from Yale University Divinity School
503-554-2661 • cbeals@georgefox.edu

Stephen R. Bearden
Assistant Professor of Counseling
EXPERTISE:
• Issues facing married couples and families
• Divorce adjustment
• Stepfamily adjustment
• Human development and sexuality
• Issues facing single adults
He previously taught at Oregon State University. Also served on the pastoral staffs of churches in Oregon and California.
Ordained in the Church of the Nazarene and currently serves as associate pastor of a large Nazarene church in Oregon.
EDUCATION: PhD in human development and family studies from Oregon State University
503-554-6143 • sbearden@georgefox.edu

Anna Berardi
Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
EXPERTISE:
• Trauma response, post-traumatic stress prevention and intervention
• Individual, couple, and family therapy
• Adults physically and/or sexually abused as children
• Drug and alcohol recovery
• Impact of gender roles on the marital relationship and individual development
Licensed marriage and family therapist. American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Approved Supervisor.
EDUCATION: PhD in marriage and family therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary in California
503-554-6144 • aberardi@georgefox.edu

Deborah L. Berho
Associate Professor of Spanish
EXPERTISE:
• Spanish language
• Latin American cultures
• Hispanic culture in the United States
She taught at Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho. Has operated her own business, providing translation services for
diverse businesses and agencies in the Portland area. Her areas of research include Protestant Hispanic
churches, linguistics, metaphor, the Southern Cone, and, particularly, Juan Domingo Perón. She has traveled
extensively in the Spanish-speaking world, including Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Cuzco
and Machu Picchu, Peru.
EDUCATION: PhD in Latin American studies from the University of New Mexico
503-554-2646 • dberho@georgefox.edu

Ginny Birky
Associate Professor of Education
EXPERTISE:
• Integration of vocational and academic education at the secondary level
• Teacher leadership
• Teacher dispositions and personality traits
• High school reform
Prior to coming to George Fox University, Ginny taught family and consumer sciences courses for 18 years at the secondary
level and three years at Oregon State University. She has taught in Jamaica, Ohio, Colorado, and Oregon. Ginny is a cohort
leader and director of the full-time MAT format.
EDUCATION: PhD in education from Oregon State University
503-554-2854 • gbirky@georgefox.edu

Teresa "Terrie' L. Boehr
Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
Chairperson, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
EXPERTISE:
• Human nutrition, especially how it relates to health and fitness
• Global food studies and historic food ways
• American food trends and eating habits
• Culinary arts and applied food science
• Ministry of hospitality
Has 23 years experience working with college students to develop culinary skills through experimental cooking and
laboratory experiences. She previously taught at Linn-Benton and Portland community colleges and Western Culinary
Institute, all in Oregon. In 1988, Boehr was the recipient of Kraft Foods Faculty Fellowship. Ongoing research in 19th- and
20th-century cookery.
EDUCATION: BS in dietetics from Oregon State University; MA in education from Linfield College (Ore.)
503-554-2862 • tboehr@georgefox.edu

Bryan R. Boyd
Assistant Professor of Theatre
EXPERTISE:
• Scenic, lighting and sound design for theatre
• Theatre organization and production/stage management
• History of theatre architecture and design
EDUCATION: MFA in scenic and lighting design from the University of Portland (Ore.)
503-554-2639 • bboyd@georgefox.edu

Carol J. Brazo
Instructor of Education
Director of Master of Arts in Teaching Community Format
EXPERTISE:
• Writing
• Writing for publication
• Creative writing
• American and English literature
Brazo taught at a private school and in the Los Angeles Unified School District prior to joining George Fox University. She
has also had two books published, No Ordinary Home and Divine Secrets of Mentoring. She is currently about two-thirds of
the way through completing the EdD program. Has had several articles published in national publications.
EDUCATION: MEd from George Fox University
503-554-6115 • cbrazo@georgefox.edu

Robert A. Bredemeier
Assistant Professor of Art
EXPERTISE:
• Illustration and design
He has operated his business of freelance illustration and design in the Portland area since 1979.
EDUCATION: BS in fine and applied arts from the University of Oregon
503-297-9301 • rbredemeier@georgefox.edu

Irv A. Brendlinger
Professor of Religion
EXPERTISE:
• History of the Christian church, especially Wesleyan theology, British antislavery movement, and Quaker theology/social
justice
• Pastoral and church issues, especially nature and purpose of the church from a biblical perspective
Previously taught at Western Evangelical Seminary and Warner Pacific College, both in Oregon, and directed the Center for
Christian Studies, a college- or seminary-level program at a Portland, Ore., church. Served as a church pastor in Oklahoma.
Received Burlington Resource Foundation Awards for both Excellence in Scholarship and Excellence in Teaching.
EDUCATION: PhD in historical theology from the University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
503-554-2652 • ibrendlinger@georgefox.edu

Marlene "Marley' J. Brown
Associate Professor of Business
EXPERTISE:
• Financial and managerial accounting
• Ethics in education and business
• Financial reporting and decision-making in the high tech industry
• Teaching abroad
She previously taught at Portland State University, Canberra Institute of Technology in Canberra, Australia, Mt. Hood
Community College, Free Market Business Institute in Tver and Rostov, Russia, the University of Montana, and Washington
State University. Financial officer of high technology companies, specialized in liquidity events (IPOs, Mergers and
Acquisitions). Presenter at national and regional conferences on ethics, teaching techniques, and teaching overseas.
EDUCATION: MBA from University of Montana
503-554-2818 • mbrown@georgefox.edu

Daniel L. Brunner
Professor of Church History and Pastoral Studies, George Fox Evangelical Seminary
EXPERTISE:
• History of Christianity
• American church history
• History of spirituality and renewal
• Spiritual formation and discipleship
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Founding co-pastor of 300-member church plant near Portland, Ore. Previously served as an associate pastor in Oregon with
responsibilities for adult ministries and small groups. Ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Recipient of
the David Allan Hubbard Award (President´s Award) at Fuller Theological Seminary in California.
EDUCATION: PhD from Oxford University
503-554-6160 • dbrunner@georgefox.edu

Karen S. Buchanan
Associate Professor of Education
EXPERTISE:
• Educational foundations
• Early childhood education
Buchanan served as director of teacher education and assistant professor of education at Cascade College in Portland, Ore.
She also taught in the North Clackamas School District (Oregon) and the Scappoose School District (Oregon). Buchanan has
taught courses in learning, instruction and assessment, the school in American culture, children´s literature, and social
studies methods for early childhood/elementary.
EDUCATION: EdD in curriculum and instruction from Seattle Pacific University

Robert E. Buckler
Professor of Psychology
EXPERTISE:
• Addiction psychiatry
• Forensic psychiatry
• Epidemiology of mental disorders
• Christian counseling
• Relationship between physical and mental health
Previously taught at Barton County Community College, Kansas; Kansas State University; and Western Evangelical Seminary
and Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, both in Oregon. Extensive experience with a wide range of counseling agencies,
inpatient facilities, and correctional facilities. Professionally licensed in California, Virginia, and Oregon. Board-certified in
the subspecialties of addiction psychiatry and forensic psychiatry.
EDUCATION: MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine (Washington, D.C.)
503-554-2751 • bbuckler@georgefox.edu

Rodger K. Bufford
Professor of Psychology
Director of Integration, Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology
EXPERTISE:
• Psychology and Christian faith
• Christian counseling and techniques in psychotherapy
• Spiritual issues surrounding emotional health
• Empirical psychology of religion
He previously taught at American University in Washington, D.C., Huntington (Ind.) College, Psychological Studies Institute,
Georgia State University, and Western Seminary in Oregon. Wrote The Human Reflex: Behavioral Psychology in Biblical
Perspective and Counseling and the Demonic. Co-author of a paper on spiritual health, and another on Christian counseling
distinctives, that both received John Templeton Foundation awards. Listed in Who´s Who in the West and Who´s Who in
Medicine and Health Care. Licensed as a psychologist in both Oregon and Virginia.
EDUCATION: PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana
503-554-2750 • rbufford@georgefox.edu

Gary Buhler
Assistant Professor of Art
Director of Donald H. Lindgren Gallery
EXPERTISE:
• Watercolor painting
• Acrylic and oil painting
• Two-dimensional design
Buhler has taught at the University of Arizona, the University of Oregon, Judson Baptist College, Portland Community
College, and Oregon State University. He is represented by several major regional galleries in the state and has won national
awards in many juried art competitions. He is the owner and operator of the Blue Trout Gallery in the Newberg Arts District.
EDUCATION: MFA in painting from the University of Arizona
503-554-2637 • gbuhler@georgefox.edu

William "Bill' C. Buhrow Jr.
Director of Health and Counseling Services
Assistant Professor of Psychology
EXPERTISE:
• Emotional and spiritual needs of college and university students
• Individual therapy for both adults and children
• Marriage and family therapy
• Crisis intervention
• Psychological assessment
• Integration of psychology and theology
• Preparation for marriage/premarital counseling
• Forgiveness
• Nonprofit financial management
• Strategic planning and staff/team development for churches
Buhrow previously worked at a mental health and treatment center in Oregon, and as associate
pastor and director of youth ministries at a Connecticut church.
EDUCATION: PsyD in clinical psychology from George Fox University; MA in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary
503-554-2340 • bbuhrow@georgefox.edu

George J. Byrtek
Associate Professor of Professional Studies
EXPERTISE:
• Vision, mission, and shared values creation
• Implementing cultural change
• Management development and continuing education
• Leadership training
• Group dynamics
• Conflict management
• Marketing and survey research
Has more than 20 years of varied management and marketing experience, including operation of several successful small
businesses.
EDUCATION: PhD in administration/management from Walden University in Minnesota
503-554-6181 • gbyrtek@georgefox.edu

Clark D. Campbell
Professor of Psychology
EXPERTISE:
• Depression and anxiety disorders, marital problems
• Individual adult psychotherapy
• Couple and family assessment and therapy
• Psychology of emotions
Previously taught at Western Seminary in Oregon and Oregon Health Sciences University. Licensed psychologist, in private
practice since 1984.
EDUCATION: PhD in clinical psychology from Western Seminary (Ore.)
503-554-2753 • ccampbell@georgefox.edu

Douglas G. Campbell
Professor of Art
Director of Hoover Gallery
EXPERTISE:
• Studio art, including painting, printmaking, drawing and basic design
• Art history, including 19th and 20th centuries, Baroque, and religion and spirituality
Campbell previously taught at Oregon College of Arts and Crafts, Mount Hood Community College, Warner Pacific College,
Pacific Northwest College of Art, and Lewis & Clark College, all in Oregon; The Evergreen State College in Washington;
Nichols College in Massachusetts; Ohio University; and Tallahassee Community College (Fla). Recipient of a study grant by
the National Endowment for the Humanities. He has participated in invitational and juried exhibits in Oregon, Florida,
Ohio, and New York. Has received numerous honors and awards.
EDUCATION: PhD in comparative arts from Ohio University; MFA from Pratt Institute
503-554-2635 • dcampbell@georgefox.edu

Mark Carlton
Assistant Professor of Education
EXPERTISE:
• Leadership Training
• Team Building
• Administrative Licensure
Emerson is a retired public school administrator with experience in elementary and middle school education.
EDUCATION: BA in history, MA in education from Pepperdine University; EdD in education administration from University of Oregon/Portland State University.
503-554-2873 • mcarlton@georgefox.edu

Kevin M. Carr
Professor of Education
EXPERTISE:
• Science education
• Action Research
• Online teaching and learning
Previously taught high school and college physics and astronomy. He recently authored the textbook Becoming a
Teacher Through Action Research: Process, Context, and Self-Study. Kevin also has a special interest in astronomy
and critical thinking in science education. He is a cohort leader in the full-time MAT program.
EDUCATION: PhD in science education from the University of Idaho.
503-554-2853 • kcarr@georgefox.edu

Stephen J. Cathers
Assistant Professor of Education
Director of Administrative Licensure Program
EXPERTISE:
• School administration and management
Cathers served as superintendent of schools in the Valdez City School District in Alaska. He also worked as the
superintendent of schools in the Unalaska City School District/Aleutian Region School District from 1997 to 2000. Teaching
experience includes adjunct professor duties at the University of Alaska and Alaska Pacific University.
EDUCATION: MS from Portland State University
503-554-2841 • scathers@georgefox.edu

Tatiana M. Cevallos
Assistant Professor of Education
EXPERTISE:
• Bilingual Education
• ESOL
• Spanish language
Cevallos has taught in bilingual and immersion settings in elementary schools. She worked as bilingual coordinator at
Lincoln Elementary in Woodburn, Ore. Also, she has taught Spanish at Chemeketa Community College and Portland
Community College. Internationally, she has taught English and French in Ecuador.
EDUCATION: MS Education from Western Oregon University
503-554-6113 • tcevallos@georgefox.edu

Paul H. Chamberlain
Professor of Chemistry
Director of Juniors Abroad Program
EXPERTISE:
• Organic chemistry
• Environmental science
• Science and the Christian faith
• Creation and evolution
• Quantum mechanics and the Christian faith
• Benefits of overseas study programs
Previously taught at the University of Nevada and participated in research at Oregon State University.
EDUCATION: PhD in organic chemistry from the University of Nevada
503-554-2702 • pchamberlain@georgefox.edu

R. Carlisle Chambers
Professor of Chemistry
EXPERTISE:
• Organic and inorganic synthesis and characterization
• Kinetics and physical organic relationships
• Spectroscopy skills
• Manipulation of air-sensitive materials using standard vacuum technologies
• Liquid crystals and electro-optic devices
EDUCATION: PhD in inorganic chemistry from Emory University (Ga.)
503-554-2706 • cchambers@georgefox.edu

Kelly B.T. Chang
Assistant Professor of Psychology
EXPERTISE:
• Emotional Intelligence
• Self-regulated learning and student motivation
• Behavioral modification
Recently taught at University of Hawaii, Manoa, where she earned a PhD. Co-authored two instructor's manuals and
various articles. She also has a background in disability and diversity issues and plans to expand her research
interests to positive psychology. Member of APA and APS.
EDUCATION: PhD in teaching, learning, and cognition from University of Hawaii, Manoa.
503-554-2758 • kchang@georgefox.edu

Charles J. Conniry Jr.
Dean, George Fox Evangelical Seminary
EXPERTISE:
• Systematic theology
• Pastoral ministry
• Modern and postmodern philosophy
• American religious history
• New Testament Greek
Previously was lead faculty for PACE (Program in Adult College Education) at Bethel College, San Diego. Ordained minister
in the Baptist General Conference. Spent 15 years in full-time pastoral ministry.
EDUCATION: PhD in systematic theology from Fuller Theological Seminary (Calif.)
503-554-6163 • cconniry@georgefox.edu

Caitlin C. Corning
Professor of History
EXPERTISE:
• Medieval Europe, especially the early Middle Ages
• History of the Christian faith in Europe
Corning is familiar with several foreign languages, including Latin (Classical and Medieval), Old Irish, French, Italian,
Spanish and German. She previously taught at Northwestern College in Iowa.
EDUCATION: PhD in medieval history from the University of Leeds (U.K.)
503-554-2673 • ccorning@georgefox.edu

Michelle J. Cox
Assistant Professor of Counseling
EXPERTISE:
• Individual psychotherapy
• Gerontology
• Ethics
Cox taught courses in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Oregon State University, including
critical thinking and family development. After two years of counseling in the Student Health and Counseling Center,
she left Western Oregon State to open a private counseling practice and created and directed the CHARMS program, a
nonprofit organization focused on delivery counseling services, advocacy, and referrals for the unemployed, uninsured, and
underinsured.
EDUCATION: Cox expects to graduate with a doctorate in human development and family studies from OSU in June, 2007.
503-385-4852 • mcox@georgefox.edu

Victoria L. Defferding
Assistant Professor of Spanish
EXPERTISE:
• Spanish language instruction
• Mexican culture
• Pre-Columbian and Mesoamerican literature, Latin American literature
Defferding previously taught at Southwestern Oregon Community College, Portland Community College, and in various
elementary and secondary schools. She has spent time touring Spain, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Peru, Bolivia, and
has traveled extensively all over Mexico. Each summer she works with Mexican Medical Missions. She has been a professor
at George Fox University since 1989.
EDUCATION: MA in Spanish from Portland State University
503-554-2644 • vdefferding@georgefox.edu

Lorraine K. DeKruyf
Associate Professor of Counseling
EXPERTISE:
• German language
• Sailing
• Career planning and academic advisement
• Counseling individuals and small groups
EDUCATION: MEd in school counseling from Western Washington University
503-554-6147 • ldekruyf@georgefox.edu

Steve Delamarter
Professor of Old Testament
George Fox Evangelical Seminary
EXPERTISE:
• Biblical history and archeology
• How we got our Bible
• Manuscripts discoveries
• Hermeneutics
• Technology and theological education
• Contemporary church music
Previously taught at Seattle Pacific University, and Azusa Pacific University and Claremont, both in California. Formerly
directed the Ancient Biblical Manuscript Center in Claremont, Calif. Served for nineteen years in ordained pastoral ministry.
EDUCATION: PhD in religion from Claremont Graduate University; MAR, MDiv from Western Evangelical Seminary;
MA from Claremont Graduate School.
503-554-6159 • sdelamarter@georgefox.edu

Kristin M. Dixon
Instructor of Education
EXPERTISE:
• Business education
• Computer technology applications
Taught at Rosslyn Academy in Nairobi, Kenya, from July of 2000 to June of 2002, where she wrote curriculum and
implemented technology applications courses for MS Office 2000, PageMaker, and PhotoShop and also produced the school
yearbook. Dixon also taught business and computer education, as well as advising Future Business Leaders of America at
North Salem High School and Chemeketa Community College.
EDUCATION: MEd from Oregon State University
503-554-6115 • kdixon@georgefox.edu

Gloria J. Doherty
Assistant Professor
Director of Hybrid Learning Programs
EXPERTISE:
• Educational technology
• Instructional design
• Multimedia asset development
Previously, Doherty was the executive director and president of The Fisher's Net, an e-learning organization that
provides strategic planning and implementation services to seminaries, private colleges, and theological learning organizations.
She served as the director of media services for Fuller Theological Seminary prior to her work at The Fisher's Net.
EDUCATION: MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary
503-554-6128 • gdoherty@georgefox.edu

Mark W. Doyle
Assistant Professor of Biology
EXPERTISE:
• Neuroscience
• Neurol control of blood pressure
• Physiology
• Pharmacology
Water commissioner for Burlington Water District.
EDUCATION: PhD in physiology/pharmacology from Oregon Health and Science University
503-554-2707 • mdoyle@georgefox.edu

Jeffrey M. Duerr
Associate Professor of Biology
EXPERTISE:
• Mitochondrial physiology and bioenergetics
• Transport physiology
• Vertebrate zoology
• Biochemistry
Previously taught at Warner Pacific College in Oregon, the University of Hawaii, and Portland State University in Oregon.
EDUCATION: PhD in zoology from the University of Hawaii
503-554-2713 • jduerr@georgefox.edu

Patsy A. Engle
Assistant Professor in Teacher Education
EXPERTISE:
• Writing instruction
• Publications editing
• Curricula for Christian schools
Engle previously taught at Indiana Wesleyan University and at a private high school in Oregon. Also edited various curricula
and other publications for the Wesleyan Church. Speaker at Christian writers workshops nationally.
EDUCATION: MA in English from Ball State University in Indiana
503-554-2851 • pengle@georgefox.edu

Richard A. Engnell
Professor of Communication Arts
EXPERTISE:
• Religion and communication
• Rhetorical theory, semiotics (the study of signs and symbols)
Previously taught at Grace University in Nebraska, the University of Wyoming, and the University of California at Los
Angeles.
EDUCATION: PhD in speech communication from the University of California at Los Angeles
503-554-2611 • rengnell@georgefox.edu

Michael A. Everest
Associate Professor of Chemistry
EXPERTISE:
• Chemical kinetics
• Laser spectroscopy
• Protein adsorption to surfaces
• Surface of ice
He was a teaching assistant at Stanford University from 1994 to 1998. Visiting assistant professor at Trinity University 2000-
01. Numerous articles published in periodicals.
EDUCATION: PhD in chemistry from Stanford University
503-554-2715 • meverest@georgefox.edu

Lon Fendall
Associate Professor of History
Director of the Center for Global Studies and the Center for Peace and Justice
EXPERTISE:
• International conflict and peacemaking
• Congressional processes and campaigns
Spent 10 years on the staff of Senator Mark Hatfield, including managing his last Senate campaign. Two years on the staff
of World Vision. Thirteen years as an academic dean at Wilmington College, Tabor College, and George Fox University.
Founding director of Center for Peace Learning at George Fox University. On founding committee of Tilikum Retreat Center.
Chair of Advisory Committee of Great Lakes School of Theology, in Bujumbura, Burundi. Recipient of Rotary International
Graduate Scholarship for Study Abroad. Elected to Newberg City Council. Author of William Wilberforce: Abolitionist,
Politician, Writer (Barbour Books, 2002) and Citizenship: A Christian Calling (Barclay Press, 2003) and the co-author of
Unlocking Horns: Forgiveness and Reconciliation in Burundi (Barclay Press, 2001) and At Home With the Poor (Barclay
Press, 2003).
EDUCATION: PhD in history from University of Oregon.
503-554-2685 • lfendall@georgefox.edu

James D. Foster
Dean of School of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Professor of Psychology
EXPERTISE:
• General psychology
• Developmental psychology with a focus on adulthood and aging
• Psychology as it relates to religion issues
• Moral development
• Science fiction and psychology
He has also taught at Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, Portland, Ore., Portland Community College, and at The Ohio
State University. Received George Fox University´s 1988 Burlington Northern Foundation Faculty Achievement Award. Coauthor,
with Mark McMinn, of Christians in the Crossfire. Author of science fiction novels and short stories, including the
novels, Judgment Day and Before the Cradle Falls (written under the pseudonym James F. David).
EDUCATION: PhD in psychology from The Ohio State University.
503-554-2144 • jfoster@georgefox.edu

Eric T. Funasaki
Associate Professor of Mathematics
EXPERTISE:
• Mathematical biology and ecology
• Dynamical systems
Before coming to George Fox in 2005, Funasaki taught for six years at Georgia Southern University and for
three years at the University of Montana-Western, where he also served as chair of the Department of Mathematics.
EDUCATION: PhD in mathematics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; MS in applied mathematics from the University of Washington
503-554-2723 • efunasaki@georgefox.edu

Kathleen Kleiner Gathercoal
Professor of Psychology
Director of Research for the Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology
EXPERTISE:
• Postmodernism and culture shift
• Quaker/Friends higher education
• Perception and memory
• Face perception and recognition
• Mental retardation
• Infants´ vision development
Previously taught at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis.
EDUCATION: PhD in developmental psychology from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.
503-554-2754 • kgathercoal@georgefox.edu

John D. Gorlorwulu
Assistant Professor of Economics
EXPERTISE:
• State and local economic development policy formulation
• Industry/market analysis
• Regional economic and transportation policy research
• International development
Before joining George Fox University in 2007, Gorlorwulu was the lead economist for the Oregon Economic and Community
Development Department, a state agency that administers a variety of projects revolving around business and community development, innovation economy,
infrastructure financing, and distressed areas assistance. He has also consulted in regional economic and transportation policy research projects and worked
in international relief operations with UNDP in Liberia and the Ivory Coast. His primary areas of teaching are microeconomics, managerial
economics, and applied quantitative methods. His research interests lie in regional economic development policy and business strategy.
EDUCATION: PhD, Cornell University
503-554-2815 • jgorlorwulu@georgefox.edu

Jeannine Michele Graham
Associate Professor of Religious Studies;
Ordained Presbyterian minister (PCUSA)
EXPERTISE:
• Systematic theology (especially atonement studies, Reformed theology)
• Contemporary theology (e.g., feminist theology, liberation theology, key thinkers)
• Women and Christianity
• Bible survey and themes
Previously, Graham was assistant professor of philosophical and religious studies at Sterling College in Sterling, Kan., and
assistant professor of religion at Whitworth College in Spokane, Wash. She also served as adjunct professor of theology
at Fuller Theological Seminary (extension sites in Arizona and California).
EDUCATION: MDiv (School of Theology), Fuller Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
503-487-7225 • jgraham@georgefox.edu

Steven C. Grant
Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance
Head Women´s Volleyball Coach
Chairperson of the Health and Human Performance Department
EXPERTISE:
• Intercollegiate sports - especially at private Christian colleges and universities - including soccer, basketball, and
volleyball
Previously coached and taught at Biola University in California, at Western Baptist College in Oregon, and at the high school
level. Former national Coach of the Year in volleyball for the National Christian College Athletic Association and for
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics District 2. Northwest Conference Coach of the Year in 1998.
EDUCATION: MEd in physical education from Linfield College in Oregon.
503-554-2917 • sgrant@georgefox.edu

Paul Griffith
Instructor of Education
EXPERTISE:
• Middle school mathematics education
• In-service staff development in mathematics and mathematics pedagogy
Before joining George Fox University, Griffith taught for 25 years in a variety of settings, from a one-room
school to English language institutes in Spain. His focus became middle school mathematics for most of the last
19 years. During that time, he facilitated staff development and mathematics courses for in-service teachers and
administrators in locations around the United States.
EDUCATION: MEd from University of Portland
503-481-5146 • paulg@europa.com

Carol C. Green
Dean, School of Professional Studies
Associate Professor of History
EXPERTISE:
• Adult degree programs
• American Civil War, especially hospitals and medicine
• 19th-century American history
• History of the American West
Green previously served at Wayland Baptist University, as dean of the WBU-Clovis, N.M., campus and associate professor
of history. Green's book on Chimborazo Hospital has been well-received and was nominated for the Jefferson Davis
book award in 2005. She also worked as a teaching assistant at Texas Tech University and Oklahoma State University.
EDUCATION: PhD in history from Texas Tech University
503-554-6185 • green@georgefox.edu

Carla Hagen
Assistant Professor of Nursing
EXPERTISE:
• Nursing research
• Public Health
• Gerontology
• Family Caregiving
Hagen has been an education consultant in gerontology at Oregon Health & Science University. Prior to that, she
was involved in nursing research related to family caregiving of elders in the home and working in home health nursing
and clinical administration. Previous to her nursing career, she spent five years working in cross-cultural missions
in Thailand. Hagen holds a master of public health, a bachelor of science in nursing, and a PhD in gerontology,
all from OHSU. She also has a bachelor of science degree in liberal studies from Eastern Oregon University.
EDUCATION: PhD in gerontology with a research focus of family caregiving of frail elders from Oregon Health & Science University.
503-554-2955 • chagen@georgefox.edu

Mark David Hall
Herbert Hoover Distinguished Professor of Political Science
EXPERTISE:
• Religion and politics
• Founding era
• American political theory
• Constitutional law, especially First Amendment
Author or editor of three books and more than a dozen academic journal articles and book chapters, most of Hall´s writing
focuses on the intersection between religion and politics. Recipient of numerous grants and awards, Hall has been invited to
speak at universities, think tanks, and at conferences around the nation.
EDUCATION: PhD in government from the University of Virginia
503-554-2674 • mhall@georgefox.edu

Robert L. Hamilton
Associate Professor of Physics
EXPERTISE:
• Space physics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Numerical Methods
Hamilton has been an associate professor of physics at George Fox since 2003. Before that, he taught physical science,
general physics, mechanics, electrical circuits and quantum mechanics at Angelo State University from 1997 to 2003. He has
also been active in community activities, serving as a youth worker at First Baptist Church in Newberg. He has also
volunteered time at science fairs in other communities.
EDUCATION: PhD from University of California, Los Angeles
503-554-2782 • rhamilton@georgefox.edu

David M. Hansen
Associate Professor of Computer Science
EXPERTISE:
• Database systems
• Data modeling
• Database management, object-oriented and relational
• Management of scientific data
• Distributed computing
• Real-time process control
Worked as a senior research scientist at the Battelle Memorial Institute, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland,
Wash. His recently completed research developed a high-level architecture for constructing object-oriented heterogeneous
database systems. Also served as the liaison between the medical technology product line and the information sciences and
engineering staff. Taught courses in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State
University.
EDUCATION: PhD in computer science from Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology
503-554-2709 • dhansen@georgefox.edu

Robert F. Harder
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Director of Engineering Program
Chairperson of the Math/Computer Science/Engineering Department
EXPERTISE:
• Engineering
• General physics and mechanics
• Rail car dynamics
• Studies on strength of materials
• Contact mechanics
• Heat transfer
• Combustion processes and emissions
• History and philosophy of science
Previously taught at Michigan Technological University. Received National Collegiate Engineering Award from the U.S.
Achievement Academy. Received award in 1995-96 Templeton Science-Religion Course Program. Pastoring elder at Yamhill
Christian Church. Has spoken at high school baccalaureates and preaches on a monthly basis at his church. Enjoys speaking
on the integrations of faith/reason and Christianity/science.
EDUCATION: PhD in materials science and engineering from Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology
503-554-2788 • bharder@georgefox.edu

Suzanne M. Harrison
Assistant Professor of Education
EXPERTISE:
• Curriculum and instruction
• Teacher/administrator leadership
• Special education
Prior to joining the George Fox University faculty in 2005, Harrison worked as an elementary school principal,
general and special educator, and assistant professor in teacher education at Gonzaga University.
EDUCATION: PhD in leadership from Gonzaga University
541-350-8342 • sharrison@georgefox.edu

Mark O. Hatfield
Distinguished Professor of Politics
EXPERTISE:
• James Wilson (1742-98)
• The founders, on God and government
• Supreme Court
• Constitutional law
• Political theory and practice of evangelical women in antebellum America
Author of several books and articles on topics of expertise. Panelist at the 2001 American Political Science Association
annual meeting. Previous experience as research assistant, teaching assistant, and instructor at the University of Virginia
and East Central University in Oklahoma. Recipient of the Hatfield Public Service and Constitutional Studies Grant Program
Award, 2001; Freedom Project Award from the John Templeton Foundation 1999 and 2000; and numerous grants.
EDUCATION: PhD in government from the University of Virginia
503-554-2759

Tom Head
Professor of Economics
Chair of International Studies Program
EXPERTISE:
• Global economics
• International trade and finance
• International organizations (United Nations, World Bank, Intl. Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization)
• Third-World economic development
• Quaker thought and practice
• Faith and economics
Previously taught at the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the University of
Oregon. Has had numerous articles published pertaining to economic and religious issues.
EDUCATION: MS in marketing from University of Oregon; MA in economics from University of California at Berkeley.
503-554-2811 • thead@georgefox.edu

W. Scot Headley
Professor of Education
Chair of Educational Foundations and Leadership Program
Director of Doctor of Education Program
EXPERTISE:
• Internet-based teaching and learning
• Evaluation of educational programs
• Professional development of teachers at public and private schools
Headley previously taught at Pickens Technical Center in Colorado and at the high-school and middle-school levels. Named a
teacher of the year by the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education.
EDUCATION: PhD in comprehensive vocational education from Ohio State University.
503-554-2836 • sheadley@georgefox.edu

Kathleen A. Heininge
Assistant Professor of Writing/Literature
EXPERTISE:
• British literature
• Irish literature (especially drama)
• Contemporary world literature
• Women's studies
• Post-colonial, feminist and comic theory
Heininge has taught at California State University Maritime Academy, University of California at Davis, and Cal State
East Bay (when it was Cal State Hayward). Her dissertation was on 20th century Irish drama, and
she lived in Ireland while she completed her research, working for the Dublin Theatre Festival. She is a
member (secretary/treasurer for the western region) of the American Conference for Irish Studies and the International
Association for the Study of Irish Literature. Her publications outside of Irish drama include work on Irish fairies,
Stephen King, Terry McMillan, Gerard Donovan, Kate Chopin, and the Irish renaissance. She is also on the
editorial board of the journal Working Papers in Irish Studies.
EDUCATION: PhD from University of California at Davis.
503-554-2606 • kheininge@georgefox.edu

Henry "Hank' Helsabeck
Professor of Mathematics
Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences
EXPERTISE:
• Mathematics as related to the Christian faith
Previously taught at Culver-Stockton College in Missouri. Recipient of George Fox University´s Burlington Northern
Foundation Faculty Achievement Award. Co-author of the NavPress book, Praying from God´s Heart: Experiencing the Power
of God-Focused Prayer.
EDUCATION: PhD in mathematics from the University of Missouri.
503-554-2143 • hhelsabeck@georgefox.edu

Edward F. Higgins
Professor of English
EXPERTISE:
• Poetry and story writing
• Bible as literature
• Values and literature
• Science-fiction
• Contemporary novels
• Quaker writings
Higgins previously taught at the University of Southern California and the University of California at Riverside.
EDUCATION: PhD in literature and theology from Union Graduate School in Ohio.
503-554-2601 • ehiggins@georgefox.edu

Eloise Hockett
Instructor of Education
Director of the School of Education Field Services
EXPERTISE:
• Mentoring programs for new teachers
• Working with preservice teachers
• Establishing partnerships with schools for student teaching
• Supervision of student teachers
• Professional development for teachers
Established mentoring programs in school districts. Designed and implemented teacher training for those teachers having
student teachers in their classrooms. Collaborated with another institution on presentation for Oregon school administrators.
EDUCATION: MEd in education from George Fox University.
503-554-2859 • ehockett@georgefox.edu

Terry E. Huffman
Professor of Sociology
EXPERTISE:
• Race and ethnic relations
• Family studies
Huffman's major areas of study include race and ethnic relations and family studies. He also places emphasis on the study
of American Indian higher education and is published in this area. Dr. Huffman joined the faculty in 2003.
EDUCATION: PhD in sociology from Iowa State University
503-554-2739 • thuffman@georgefox.edu

Melanie A. Hulbert
Assistant Professor of Sociology
EXPERTISE:
• Sociology of work and gender issues
• Work-family policies
Hulbert specializes in sociology of work and gender issues and is currently pursuing her doctorate in work-family policies.
She also has interest in race/ethnicity themes. Melanie received the Paul Meadow's Teaching Award from the University at
Albany. She joined the faculty at GFU in August 2003.
EDUCATION: PhD from the University of Albany, State University of New York in sociology (ABD); MA from University
of Albany, State University of New York
503-554-2745 • mhulbert@georgefox.edu

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