Adjunct Faculty, Doctor of Medical Science cockram_b@lynchburg.edu Biography: Dr. Cockram serves as adjunct faculty for the DMSc program, sharing over 20 years of experience in clinical practice and leadership with […]
Faculty Profiles
Heather Summers
Instructor of Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling
Sierra Schneider
Instructor of Art schneider_s@lynchburg.edu Professor Schneider joined the University of Lynchburg in 2024. Education MFA, Graphic Design – Liberty University BS, Graphic Design – Liberty University Courses Taught ART 285: […]
Rowland Pitts
Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Sarah Johnson
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education johnson_s1@lynchburg.edu Dr. Johnson joined the University of Lynchburg in 2024. CliftonStrengths: Learner, Connectedness, Empathy, Responsibility, Relator Biography: Sarah L. Johnson, Ph.D. is a counselor educator […]
John H. Leonard, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biology leonard_j@lynchburg.edu Biography: I studied temporal processing in electric fishes under Dr. Masashi Kawasaki at UVA for my doctorate, and completed my postdoc at the Virginia-Maryland College […]
Chris Neale, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences neale_c@lynchburg.edu Biography: Chris is an environmental psychologist whose work looks to understand how urban and green spaces impact health and well-being outcomes. Education PhD, Neuropsychopharmacology […]
Catherine Stepniak, PhD
Assistant Professor of Sociology stepniak_c@lynchburg.edu Dr. Stepniak joined the University of Lynchburg in 2024. Biography: Dr. Stepniak does research on the intersection of health and family relationships. Her dissertation was […]
Ryleigh Hawker, DNP, FNP-BC
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing hawker_r@lynchburg.edu Education DNP – Liberty University FNP – Liberty University BSN – Liberty University RN – Liberty University Courses Taught NRSG 225L: Nursing Fundamentals Lab NRSG […]
Brittney Cash MSN, RN
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing cash_b@lynchburg.edu Education MSN, Nurse Educator – Liberty University BS, Nursing – Liberty University Courses Taught NURS 428L: Care of Adults with Complex Illnesses Lab NURS 225L: […]