As the academic year begins, Carroll College is delighted to welcome a group of talented new faculty who bring a wide range of expertise, passion, and dedication to our community. These educators will help shape the student experience both inside and outside the classroom, strengthening Carroll’s tradition of academic excellence and personal connection.
We are proud to welcome the following faculty members to campus:
Dianne Burke, PhD – Associate Professor of Computer Science
Erik Leisten, BSN, RN – Instructor of Nursing
Mandy Lipinski, PhD – Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences
Jennifer Miller, MSN, RN, CPH, CCM – Assistant Professor of Nursing
Kellie O'Rourke’12, PhD – Associate Professor of Biology
Bassam Saif, PhD – Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Mary Twis, PhD, LMSW-AP – Associate Professor of MSW
Samuel Walker, PhD – Assistant Professor of English
Joseph Esparza, PhD candidate – Adjunct Instructor for Catholic Studies
Amanda Fairbairn, BSN, RN, ONCC – Instructor of Nursing
Jaylin Kenney ‘18, CPA – Adjunct Instructor for Business
Rebecca Petrovich, MSW – Adjunct Instructor for Sociology
Larry Taylor, PhD – Adjunct Instructor for ANZ
Tyler Zimmer ‘16, MBA – Adjunct Instructor for Math
Please join us in extending a warm Carroll welcome to these new colleagues as they begin their journey with us. We are thrilled to have them on board and look forward to the contributions they will make in the months and years ahead.