fpdc Staff

FPDC OFFICE LOCATION

Kent State University
Moulton Hall, Room 217
Kent OH 44242-0001
fpdc@kent.edu
Phone: 330-672-2992
Fax: 330-672-3815

FPDC OFFICE HOURS

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Hours may vary during academic year)

Staff

The Center is comprised of a director, assistant director, secretary, faculty associate, and studio educational consultants who work with faculty and graduate students and conduct seminars and workshops in support of faculty professional development.

Mary Lou Holly, Director

Professor Mary Lou Holly has been director of the Center since its creation in 1998. She has been a faculty member in the College of Education since 1978, where her long-time interest in human development has been fueled. Mary Lou invites you to stop by any time to use center resources or to discuss any aspect of professional development.

Jeffrey Pellegrino, Assistant Director

Jeffrey L. Pellegrino, Ph.D. joins the FPDC with 10+ years of Higher Education experience, working at small private and large public institutions, including the University of Dayton, Michigan State University, & Bowling Green State University. With a background in experiential and adventure education he continues to explore learning community development and applications on and off campus. Student success and service learning continue to be key interests for Jeffrey as he works with Faculty and Professional Learning Communities. As the FPDC grows to serve, he looks forward to seeing you in Moulton Hall exploring and using new technologies or engaged in great conversations. Being a new member of the Kent State University team, Jeffrey also welcomes your ideas to help you succeed, so please stop by or drop him a line.

Albert Ingram, Faculty Associate
Albert L. Ingram, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Instructional Technology at Kent State University , where he teaches a variety of courses in instructional design and technology. He received his Ph.D. in Educational Technology from Arizona State University in 1984. Along the way, Dr. Ingram has taught at Governors State University and Kent State University and worked at a variety of other organizations including Digital Equipment Corporation, The American College, the Software Engineering Institute, and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Ingram is co-author of Exploring Current Issues in Educational Technology with Drew Tiene and of FrontPage 2002: An introduction to Web design for educators and trainers with Ruth Watson. He has published papers in a variety of journals, including Educational Technology , the Journal of Educational Technology Systems , Educational Technology Research and Development , the Journal of Educational Computing Research , Performance and Instruction , and Computers in the Schools.

Christina Haas & Pamela Takayoshi, Faculty Associates

Andrea Adolph, Faculty Associate

Andrea Adolph is the FPDC's Faculty Associate in Service-Learning. She has been a practitioner of service-learning since 1997, and as an assistant professor of English at the Stark campus has incorporated the pedagogy in composition and creative writing classrooms. She also coordinates service-learning on the Stark campus, and has worked with faculty across disciplines to develop dynamic, theoretically sound course syllabi and community partnerships.

David Dees, Faculty Associate

David M. Dees is an assistant professor in Educational Foundations at Kent State University Salem Campus. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in educational foundations, ethics, curriculum studies, and educational psychology. His research interests include the study of teaching artistry and the development of transactional awareness in educators at all levels.

Cheril Walker, Learning Program Coordinator

Cheril Walker is an artist and art educator who is working jointly with the UTC and the fpdc as their Learning Program Coordinator. She is involved in developing workshops for faculty and graduate students and in creating innovative ways to further enhance the teaching and learning process. Cheril has a BFA in textiles and a BS in art education from Kent State University, and has taught in both the public and private sectors

Nicole Delahanty , Ohio Learning Network Regional Center Assistant

Nicole Delahanty is the Ohio Learning Network NE Regional Center Program Coordinator and is responsible for maintaining contact and consulting with the Faculty/Professional Learning Communities as well as maintaining documentation for all communities. Nicole has a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Communications from the University of North Dakota and is currently attending KSU as a graduate student in the Institute for Applied Linguistics, Spanish Translation program.

Stephen Mullet, UTC Graduate Research Assistant

Stephen is currently working towards an M.A. in Sociology at Kent State University. He was hired by the University Teaching Council in August 2007 to conduct research on the outcomes of grant funding. In his academic work Stephen specializes in Deviant Behavior, Mental Health, Social Psychology and Social Theory. He is available for consultations on SPSS and Research Methodology.

Harsh Joshi , Studio Educational Consultant/Webmaster

Harsh is currently working towards an M.S. in Computer Science. He has been with the fpdc since November 2006 and is proficient in web design and development, databases and web application development. He is available for consultations on web design, Windows troubleshooting and publishing website's.

Jeremy Fleischer, Studio Educational Consultant/Webmaster

Jeremy is an undergraduate currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine arts degree in Sculpture. He received an Associate of Arts degree with concentrations in computer imagery, painting and photography from Lorain County Community College. He has been with the fpdc since January, 2006 and is proficient in graphics programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign, as well as video editing software such as iMovie and iDVD. Jeremy also maintains the FPDC website and is available for consultations on web design and animation.

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