School of Graduate and Continuing Studies

Ryan Spittal (2004)
Vice President for Graduate and Continuing Education

B.S., 1999, Olivet Nazarene University

M.B.A., 2003, Olivet Nazarene University

D.B.A., 2010, Nova Southeastern University

Certified Public Accountant

Jeffrey Williamson (2010)
Dean, School of Graduate and Continuing Studies

B.A., 1984, Olivet Nazarene University

M.A., 1987, Ball State University

Ed.D., 2002, University of Sarasota

Post-Doctoral Study, 2009, The Ohio State University

Jonathan Bartling (2000)
Assistant to the Dean for Assessment and Accreditation; Director of Graduate Education Programs

B.A., 1999, Olivet Nazarene University

M.S., 2003, Indiana University

Ph.D., 2009, Capella University

Joan Dean (2000)
Chaplain, School of Graduate and Continuing Studies

B.A., 1970, Vennard College

M.R.E., 1975, Western Evangelical Seminary

Patricia Krohmer (2005)
Associate Professor, Graduate and Continuing Studies

B.A., 1998, Olivet Nazarene University

M.A., 2005, Olivet Nazarene University

Jeremy Alderson (2007)
Director of Business Operations

B.A., 1998, Olivet Nazarene University

M.A., 2005, Olivet Nazarene University

Marianne Glenn (2008)
Associate Dean of Student Success; Coordinator, Master of Arts in Teaching

B.A., 1974, University of Illinois

M.Ed., 1975, University of Illinois

M.A., 1988, Governors State University

Ed.D., 2000, Loyola University

David Pearson (2009)

Director of Enrollment and Marketing

B.S., 1978, Rutgers University

M.S., 1995, Philadelphia Biblical University

M.A., 1997, Trinity Western Seminary

Dianne Daniels (2011)

Assistant to the Dean for Academics

B.A., 1988, University of Illinois

M.S., 1990, Purdue University

D.B.A., 2009, Nova Southeastern University

Program Directors/Coordinators

Susan Draine (1983)
Director of Programs in Nursing

B.S., 1976, Olivet Nazarene University

M.S.N., 1983, University of Alabama

M.B.A., 1990, Olivet Nazarene University

Ed.D., 2009, Nova Southeastern University

William Dean (1991)
Director, Master of Arts: Philosophy of History / Political Theory

B.A., 1970, Asbury College

M.A., 1975, Portland State University

Ph.D., 1985, University of Iowa

Leon Blanchette (2003)
Coordinator, Master of Arts: Family Ministry

B.A., 1992, Trevecca Nazarene University

M.A., 1995, Trevecca Nazarene University

Ed.D., 2008, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Carl Leth (2003)
Dean, School of Theology and Christian Ministry

B.A., 1976, University of Kansas

M.Div., 1981, Nazarene Theological Seminary

Th. M., 1984, Duke Divinity School

Ph.D., 1992, Duke University

Mark Holcomb (2004)
Coordinator, Master of Arts: Youth Ministry

B.A., 1981, Olivet Nazarene University

M.R.E., 1985, Nazarene Theological Seminary

Rebecca C. Taylor (2004)

Director of Graduate Programs in Psychology

BA, 1988, Olivet Nazarene University

MAPC, 1998, Olivet Nazarene University

Ph.D., 2007, Capella University

Michelle Anders (2006)
Associate Professor of Education; Coordinator, Master of Arts in Education:School Improvement Leadership, Reading Specialist

B.A., 1973, Western Illinois University

M.L.I.R., 1981, Michigan State University

Ed.D., 1995, National-Louis University

Matt C. Dwyer (2007)
Director of Programs in Business

B.A., 1998, Governors State University

M.B.A., 2004, Olivet Nazarene University

Roxanne Forgrave (2007)
Coordinator, Master of Arts in Education: Library Information Specialist

B.A., 1973, Olivet Nazarene University

M.A., 1987, Olivet Nazarene University

M.A., 2001, Olivet Nazarene University

M.S., 2002, Northern Illinois University

Ed.D., 2010, Argosy University

Steve T. Franklin (2007)
Director of Graduate Studies, School of Theology and Christian Ministry

B.A., 1965, North Park College

M.A., 1966, University of Chicago

M.A., 1971, University of Chicago

Ph.D., 1977, University of Chicago

Houston Thompson (2006)
Associate Professor of Social Work; Chair, Department of Social Work; Director, Doctoral Program in Ethical Leadership

B.A., 1980, MidAmerica Nazarene University

M.C.M., 1997, Olivet Nazarene University

M.S.W., 1999, Spalding University

Ed.D., 2007, Trevecca Nazarene University

Susan Moore (2008)
Coordinator, Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

B.A., 1975, MidAmerica Nazarene University

M.Ed., 1984, Tennessee State University

EDSP, 1993, University of Missouri

Ed.D., 2001, Nova Southeastern University

Sandy Horton (2010)
Director, Post Licensure Nursing

B.S., 1987, Olivet Nazarene University

M.S.N., 1999, University of Phoenix