Faculty challenge and support Nazareth students — to help you flourish and achieve more than you ever expected.
Devparna Roy
Sociology
"I am passionate about social justice, and I chose to become a sociologist because of my commitment to social justice issues." — Devparna Roy
Joëlle Carota
Italian
Joëlle Carota, Ph.D., is excited to have students work on an Italian-American oral history community effort. She encourages students studying other fields — such as history, social work, or business — to consider adding Italian. News story ≫
Yamuna Sangarasivam
Anthropology
"The time that I shared with Professor Sangarasivam has shaped me into the person I am today. I never imagined academia would be so challenging. Because of her commitment to my success, I realized how rewarding a challenge could be." — Nick Gerbino '17
Matt Schoell
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Matt Schoell, Ph.D., gave me opportunities that "helped me become more confident in my own abilities and made me more comfortable with working on my own." — Krissy Chatt '19
Eileen Beiter
Accounting
"When my students graduate, they become a part of my professional network," says Prof. Eileen Beiter. "This department remains a resource and support in their first job and throughout their career. They eventually become resources for the college by hosting interns or by guest speaking in class. We faculty expect to build lifelong connections."
Mary Dahl Maher
Nursing, Public Health
She has a passion for public health, creating equity, and bringing a global perspective. One student praised her for being "my mentor and honestly one of my best friends on campus." Read more about Mary Dahl Maher, Ph.D.
Timothy Kneeland
History & political science
From Dr. Kneeland: "What makes Naz unique is that we all have the common goal of changing lives. Students don’t just take classes at Naz, they work with professors. Teaching is not transactional, it’s relational."
Jennifer Leigh
Business & leadership
Wish you could solve a big challenge facing society? Prof. Jennifer Leigh offers classes on leadership, ethics, and social entrepreneurship and hands-on projects and conference experiences.
Mark Primus
Social work
"Dr. Primus leads thoughtful discussions, forces students to think for themselves, and allows differences in opinions to come to the surface and be explored," says Aubrey Baldauf '19.
Roy Stein
Music/Business
Prof. Stein enhances student learning through his music industry connections, his own business and performing experience, and an on-campus record label. And don't miss his student-professor band performing around town.
Noel Wolfe
Legal studies
Sydney Albrecht '20 said of Prof. Wolfe: "Her balance of challenging students while also putting their needs first prepared me for law school better than I ever could have imagined and played a key role in my positive experience at Naz."
SEASON BONINO
Physical therapy
Student Jenna A. Zajac said of Prof. Season Bonino: "She always encouraged me to think outside the box and to never settle; continue to pursue more to best serve your patient." And she always has chocolate to share.
Mark Weber
Business & management
"Mark is a very knowledgeable professor who incorporates his real-life experiences into the courses.... Mark is very personable, and he always makes himself available to his students outside the classroom." — Max Powell '12
Wendy Norris
Mathematics
See why Dr. Norris loves teaching students how data science affects how we live, work, share, and play, and how to infuse ethics into artificial intelligence.
Olena Prokopovych
Political Science
Prof. Prokopovych offers students expertise in American politics and political philosophy — and political changes in Ukraine, where she grew up.
Maria Baldassarre Hopkins
Education
Dr. Hopkins: “There are these great moments where the shift from confusion to understanding is palpable, where students move from silence to asking interesting and messy questions to making complex observations and keen insights ... and everyone is just tuned in. I get so much energy from these moments.”
Zbigniew Granat
Music
"My primary role as a mentor is to inspire students to become passionate researchers and critical thinkers so they can make meaningful contributions to their chosen field, the communities in which they live and work, and the world," says Professor Zbigniew Granat.
Chelsea Wahl
Sociology
Chelsea Wahl's sociology interests include technology and inequity, and her courses include where technology, artificial intelligence, and society intersect — to prepare students to improve equity. She's also an avid gamer.
Kerry Dunn
Education
"Nazareth College is known and honored for their exceptional program for educators." One reason is professors like Kerry Dunn and her "undeniable LOVE for her students both past and present." — Melanie Antos '15, '17G, third-grade teacher
Bryan Adams
Business and Leadership
In Prof. Adams’ classes: “The hands-on experience is what helped me prepare for my job as a digital marketer.” — Marissa Tortora '19
Isabel Córdova
History & political science
Dr. Córdova gives students hands-on opportunities to be immersed in Latino history through class assignments, internships, and grant-funded projects — including an oral history project she and Spanish Professor Hilda Chacón spearheaded with the Rochester Public Library.
Tom Lappas
History
Prof. Lappas makes an impact on students through “his generosity, accessibility, and commitment to teaching” and his support of students “both in and out of class” — alum Caitlin Howlett
Corinne Dempsey
Religious studies; international and global studies
"Dr. Dempsey provides insight, challenges you, asks the tough questions, and encourages you to think about the world and the way it works on a larger level. Dr. Dempsey also makes herself relatable to students, treating you as a peer." — Megan Matott '14
MOHAMMAD SHAFIQ
Religious Studies
"We don't change people's way of believing," says Dr. Shafiq. "We change their behavior towards those with fundamentally different backgrounds than them."
Marjorie Roth
Music
About Dr. Roth: “Her vocation and her dedication to her students are beyond belief. She is demanding in all the best ways, and makes striving for excellence feel as natural as being alive.”
David Steitz
Psychology, gerontology
Dr. Steitz formed a creative partnership to hold college courses for Naz students and elder residents together at a senior living community, where students learn from, and with, the elders.
Susan Nowak
Religious studies
From Dr. Nowak: "The transformation that I'm hoping for is that each student is able to find his or her true self, for the moment, to be authentically and justly who he or she is. I want each student to feel empowered to be the strongest, most compassionate, hopeful, energized person that they can be."
Samantha Nolte-Yupari
Art education
About Dr. Nolte-Yupari: “She’s so willing to give support, advice, help with research, and to make connections for us. She’s energetic, enthusiastic, and overall makes it a fun experience. It makes it easy to remember the lessons.” — Emily Richmond ‘16G