Faculty 2025-2026
Date in parentheses shows first year of full-time service to Belmont.
Eric Tarr, Associate Professor of Audio Engineering Technology (2013)
Ph.D., M.S., B.S., The Ohio State University Columbus; B.A., Capital University
Sarah Tarr, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2021)
D.N.P., Belmont University; M.S.N., Duke University; B.S.N., Georgia College & State University
Cathy Taylor, Professor Emerita of Nursing (2012)
D.P.H., University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Health Science Center; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S.N., University of Alabama at Huntsville
Susan Lee Taylor, Professor Emerita of Marketing/Department Chair for Entrepreneurship and Marketing (2000)
D.B.A., Mississippi State University; M.B.A., B.S., Nicholls State University
Mary Lauren Teague, Assistant Professor of Music Business (2020)
J.D., University Tennessee Knoxville; B.B.A., Belmont University
Jason Terry, Assistant Professor of Music (2024)
D.M.A., University of South Carolina; M.M., Baylor University; B.A., Missouri Southern State College
Jennie Carter Thomas, Professor Emerita of Management (1989)
B.A., George Peabody College; M.S., Tennessee State University; Ed.D., Vanderbilt University
Jennifer T. Thomas, Professor of Biology (2000)
Ph.D., Northwestern University; M.S., Loyola University Chicago; B.S., University of Evansville
Jonathan L. Thorndike, Adjunct (2024)
Ph.D., M.A., Michigan State University; B.A., Alma College
Candace Thrash, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (2024)
D.O.T., Eastern Kentucky University; M.S.O.T., B.S., University of South Alabama
Kendall Thurman, Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine (2025)
MD, Des Moines University; B.S., Idaho State University
Terri Tilford, Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling (2025)
Ed.D., Western Michigan University; M.A., Central Michigan University; B.S., Saginaw Valley State University
Richard H. Tiner, Professor Emeritus of Mass Communication (1997)
Ph.D., Regent University; M.S., Eastern Washington University; B.S., Mid-America Christian University (Gulf Coast Bible College)
Ela Tokarska, Assistant Professor of Music (2023)
D.M.A., University of North Carolina - Greensboro; M.M., Columbus State University; B.M., Akd Musyc Feliks Now (Poland); B.M., Columbus State University
Carolyn Totaro, Assistant Professor of Music (2021)
D.M.A., University of Texas, Austin; M.M., University of Akron; B.M., B.M.E., Baldwin Wallace University
David T. Tough, Professor of Audio Engineering Technology (2006)
Ed.D., Tennessee State University; M.B.A., Pepperdine University; B.A., University of North Texas
Joel Treybig, Professor of Music (2005)
D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.M., University of Akron; B.M.E., Baldwin Wallace University
Susan H. Trout, Assistant Professor of English (1998)
M.A., University of South Carolina; B.A., College of Charleston
Kevin S. Trowbridge, Associate Professor of Public Relations (2011)
Ph.D., Regent University; M.A., University of Memphis; B.A., Union University
Brad Turcotte, Assistant Professor of Music Business (2023)
J.D., S Texas College of Law Houston; B.B.A., Belmont University
Bernard Turner, Associate Professor of Social Entrepreneurship and Director of Social Entrepreneurship (2008)
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University; M.A., St. Marys University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University of Toledo; B.S., University of Findlay
Camille Turner, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (2023)
D.O.E., Nova Southeastern University; M.S.O.T., Belmont University; B.A., The University of the South
Amber Turner, Assistant Professor of Psychology (2024)
Ph.D., M.S., Virginia Polytech & State University; B.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Anna Usery, Assistant Professor of of Strategic Communication & Leadership (2024)
Ph.D., University of Alabama; M.A., University of Mississippi; B.A., University of North Alabama
Elizabeth Usman, Associate Professor of Law (2011)
J.D., Boston College; B.A., Boston University
Nicole VanBendegon, Instructor of Nursing (2023)
M.S.N., B.S., University of Wisconsin
Marnie Vanden Noven, Professor of Exercise Science (2012)
D.P.T., Concordia University ; Ph.D., M.P.T., Marquette University; M.S., B.A., University of Arizona
Charlotte VanOyen-Witvliet, Professor of Clinical Psychology & Character/Senior Scholar, Initiatives in Whole Per (2025)
Ph.D., M.S., Purdue University; B.A., Calvin University
Sandeep Vansal, Professor of Pharmacology (2024)
Ph.D., University of Mississippi; B.S.P., Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia)
Mary E. Stairs Vaughn, Professor of Communication Studies and Chair Communication Studies (1999)
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Ball State University; B.S., Grace College
Marieta V. Velikova, Professor of Economics (2006)
Ph.D., M.A., Mississippi State University; B.S., People’s Friendship University of Russia
Roy Vogt, Instructor of Music (2021)
M.M., University of Miami; B.A., University of North Texas
Michael L. Voight, Professor of Physical Therapy (1998)
D.P.T., University of St Augustine; M.Ed., University of Virginia; B.S., Portland State University; CERT, Hahnemann University
Mark D. Volker, Professor of Music (2009)
Ph.D., University of Chicago; M.M., University of Cincinnati; B.M., Ithaca College
Larry E. Wacholtz, Professor of Music Business (1984)
Ph.D., The Ohio State University; M.A., University of Memphis; B.A., Eastern Washington University; A.A., Spokane Falls Community College
Kelly Wagner, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2023)
D.N.P., Belmont University; M.S.N., Benedictine University; B.S.N., Lewis University
Kristy Wahaib, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2010)
Pharm.D., Butler University
Charles F. Wainright, Professor of Healthcare Management (2008)
Ph.D., University of Alabama, Birmingham; M.H.A., Baylor University; B.S., University of Alabama
Caleb Walder, Assistant Professor of Architecture (2024)
M.ARCH, B.S., University of Illinois
Jacinda Walker, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2021)
D.N.P., Belmont University; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S.N., Rush University
Nadine Waran-Perrero, Instructor of Media & Entertainment Industries (2025)
M.A., Columbia College Chicago; B.A., Monmouth College
Dave Warburton, Professor of Practice of Motion Pictures (2023)
B.A., Emerson College
Will Ward, Assistant Professor in Social Work (2025)
Ph.D., M.Div., M.S.W., Baylor University; B.A., Williams Baptist University
Dorothy Lee Warren, Professor of Accounting/Chair for Accounting and ISM (1998)
Ph.D., University of Georgia; M.B.A., Vanderbilt University; A.B., Randolph College
Jane Warren, Associate Professor of Music (2005)
D.M.A., University of South Carolina Columbia; M.M., Baylor University; M.M., Southern Methodist University; B.M., Furman University
Yulonda Warren, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2023)
Pharm.D., Belmont University; M.Ed., B.S., Tennessee State University
Jerry L. Warren, University Professor Emeritus (1969)
D.M.A., M.S.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.M., Samford University
Thor Wasbotten, Professor of Practice Business Systems & Analytics (2025)
M.S., University of Oregon; B.A., University of Southern California
Amanda Waterman, Instructor of Nursing (2018)
M.S.N., Capella University; B.A., B.S.N., Quincy University
John Waters, Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling (2022)
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.A., Richmont Graduate University; B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Cynthia A. Watkins, Professor Emerita of Education (2001)
Ph.D., University of Missouri at Columbia; M.Ed., Southeast Missouri State University; B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin
Joseph Watson Assistant Professor of Architecture (2022)
Ph.D., University Pennsylvania Undergraduate; M.A., Union Theological Seminary; BARCH, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Laurence A. Watts, Professor of Religion (2005)
Ph.D., Garrett-Evan Theological Seminary; M.Div., Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M., Duke University; B.A., Baylor University
Angela Weaver, Professor of Practice, Nursing (2025)
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; B.S.N., Creighton University
Andrew Webster, Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy (2007)
Ph.D., B.S., Temple University
Mark E. Whatley, Associate Professor of Music (2011)
D.M.A., Rice University; M.M., University of Kentucky; B.M., Belmont University
Amber Whatley, Assistant Professor of Theatre (2023)
M.F.A., University of Texas at Austin; B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
Ashley Wheeler, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2024)
D.N.P., Belmont University; B.A., University of Tennessee; B.S.N., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Kristi L. Whitten, Professor of Music (2001)
D.M.A., M.M., Indiana University; B.M., Belmont University
Pat Whitworth III, Assistant Professor of Radiology (2022)
MD, Boston University; B.S., Tulane University
Sara Wigal, Associate Professor of Publishing (2019)
M.A., Emerson College; B.A., University Of California San Diego
James Wigginton, Instructor of Music (2021)
B.M., Belmont University
Andy Wildrick, Instructor of Audio Engineering Technology (2023)
M.A., B.S., American University
Claire Wiley, Scholarly Communications Librarian with Professor Rank (2011)
M.A., University of North Carolina, Greensboro; B.A., Harding University
Brandon Williams, Associate Professor of Art (2019)
M.F.A., Kansas State University Manhattan; B.F.A., Kutztown University Of Pa
Byron Williams, Instructor of Audio Engineering Technology (2023)
B.S., Belmont University
Christi Williams, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (2013)
D.P.T., Belmont University; B.S., Clemson University
Christian Williams, Assistant Professor of Public Health (2017)
D.P.H., M.P.H., B.S., East Tennessee State University
Cristi Williams-Gilbert, Instructor of Media & Entertainment (2024)
M.S., Mississippi State University; B.S., Mississippi State University
Jason Williams, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine (2025)
MD, University of Texas Medical Branch; B.A., University of Texas at Dallas
Susan G. Williams, Professor Emerita of Management (2001)
Ph.D., University of Georgia; B.S., M.A., East Tennessee State University
Thomas Williams, Assistant Professor of Art (2024)
Ph.D., M.A., Suny Stony Brook University; B.A., University of West Florida
Kristin Wilson, Professor in Healthcare Management (2025)
Ph.D., M.H.A., Saint Louis University; B.A., St. Ambrose University
Matthew Wilson, Instructor of Entreprenuership (2021)
M.B.A., B.B.A., Belmont University
Rachel Wilson, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship (2015)
Ph.D., University of Alabama, Birmingham; B.S., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Betty Wiseman, Senior Woman Administrator (1967)
D.N.P., University of Kentucky; M.S.N., University of Virginia; B.S., University of Mississippi
John Witvliet, Professor of Theology, Worship, & the Arts (2025)
Linda G. Wofford, Professor of Nursing (2007)
D.N.P., University of Kentucky; M.S.N., University of Virginia; B.S., University of Mississippi
Christopher Wolfe, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2022)
D.P.T., Shenandoah University; M.P.T., Augusta University; B.S., Freed-Hardeman University
Debra Wollaber, Professor Emerita of Nursing (1988)
Ph.D., Syracuse University; M.S., Russell Sage College; B.S.N., University of Mississippi
Jesse Wood, Assistant Professor of Education (2023)
Ph.D., University of Tennessee; M.A.T., B.A., Lee University
Jordan Wood, Assistant Professor of Theology (2024)
Ph.D., Boston College; M.A., Saint Louis University; B.A., Ozark Christian College
Beth Woodard, Associate Professor Emerita of Management (2000)
Ph.D., University of Alabama Birmingham; M.S., Medical University; B.S., Clemson University
Thomas Clifford Wooten, Professor of Accounting (1994)
Ph.D., M.P.Ac., Georgia State University; B.B.A., University of Georgia
Jarett Worden, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2023)
Pharm.D., Belmont University; B.A., Florida Gulf Coast University
David K. Wyant, Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management (2013)
Ph.D., University of Minnesota; M.A., M.B.A., The Ohio State University; B.A., University of Oregon
Ted D. Wylie, Professor Emeritus of Music (1985)
D.M.A., M.M., Indiana University; B.M., Oklahoma Baptist University
Lonnie R. Yandell, Professor Emeritus of Psychology (1985)
Ph.D., B.A., Texas Tech University
Shruti Yarra, Assistant Professor/Clerkship Director, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Clinician (2025)
MBBS, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences
Joshua Yates, Professor of Entrepreneurship & Human Eco&Exec Director, Belmont Innovation Labs (2022)
Ph.D., M.A., University of Virginia; B.A., University of Montana
Jayme Yeo, Associate Professor of English (2013)
Ph.D., M.A., Rice University; B.A., Seattle Pacific University; A.A., Portland Community College
Ryan Yoakum, Assistant Professor of Businss & Data Services Librarian (2023)
M.S., B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana
Sean Yoo, Professor of Finance (2008)
Ph.D., Temple University; M.B.A., University of Navarra (Spain); B.S., University of Buckingham (UK)
Angela Yoon, Assistant Professor of Music (2022)
D.M.A., M.M., Indiana University Bloomington; B.M., Baylor University
G. Stanley York, Associate Professor Emeritus of Management (2007)
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.S., Auburn University; B.A., Tennessee Temple University
Marilyn Young, Professor of Accounting (2001)
Ph.D., University of Mississippi; M.T.A., B.S., University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa
Claudia Young, Associate Professor of Healthcare Management (2022)
Ph.D., University of Alabama Birmingham; M.S., Bocconi University (Italy); B.S., University of Siena (Italy)
Julie Young, Associate Professor of Law (2022)
J.D., Harvard University; B.A., University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
Evan Young, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2023)
Pharm.D., Belmont University; M.S., Purdue University; B.S., University of Kentucky
Matthew Zeh, Assistant Professor of Physics (2022)
Ph.D., University of Texas Austin; B.M., B.S., West Virginia University
Lynn Zehrt, Associate Professor of Law and Director of Judicial Clerkships (2012)
J.D., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; LL.M, Georgetown University; B.A., University of South Carolina
Tiffinie Zellars, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2020)
D.N.P., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; M.S., Meharry Medical College; B.S.N., Tennessee State University
Caleb Zerr, (2001)
B.S., Northern State University; B.S., University of South Dakota
Mark Zhang, Assistant Professor of Accounting (2023)
Ph.D., Virginia Polytech Institute; MACC, William & Mary; B.B.A., Anhui University of Technology (China)
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