Dr. Franklin Brian Thomas is an experienced educator with 30 years in K–12 education and six years in higher education. Before joining the University of the Cumberlands, he served in a variety of teaching and leadership roles,...
Dr. Katherine Y. Brown is an occupational therapist, educator, and leadership content expert committed to preparing the next generation of occupational therapy practitioners. She brings more than two decades of experience acro...
Dr. Jodi McKnight has taught a variety of psychology, counseling, and life coaching courses for over 25 years. Regarding professional field experience, she has 15 years of experience working in the behavioral health field, foc...
Dr. Russell Carr joined the Cumberlands’ staff in 1998 with the Undergraduate Admissions Office as an Admissions Counselor then later as the Associate Director of Admissions. Since then, he has worked in the areas of financial...
A Cumberlands alumnus and lifelong supporter of the university’s mission, Allen began his career at Cumberlands as a work-study student. Since that time, he has served in the offices of admissions, student financial planning, ...
Dr. Susan J. Weaver’s research interests include classroom assessment techniques, the history of education in central Appalachia, diversity, and social issues. She came to the University of the Cumberlands as the founding Dire...
Amanda Elise Dossaji has general research interests in the areas of grief and mindfulness in counseling. Currently Dr. Dossaji is working on two projects: one is developing a narrative on using yoga as a trauma informed practi...
