Faculty

Faculty and Staff

Faculty members in the Franks School of Education are experienced educators. All have been involved in many positions during their public school careers, and offer you insights based on these experiences. They truly are knowledgeable, caring educators.

Click on the faculty name or click here to meet all of the
Trine University faculty.

Karen S. Hamilton, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, Franks School of Education
Associate Professor
B.Ed. – University of Toledo
M.A. – Bowling Green State University
Ph.D. – University of Toledo
260.665.4219
hamiltonk@trine.edu

Sally W. Simpson, Ph.D.
Professor
B.A. - Colby College
M.S. - Northern Illinois University
Ph.D. - Florida State University
260.665.4212
simpsons@trine.edu

Amy M. Alexander
Assistant Professor
B.S. - Bowling Green State University
M.Ed. - Bowling Green State University
NBCT - National Board Certified Teacher
260.665.4295
alexandera@trine.edu

Eileen Dial, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
B.A. - California Polytechnic University
M. Ed. -California Polytechnic University
Ed.D. - University of California, San Diego
260.665.4805
diale@trine.edu

Cathy Swick
Assistant Professor
B.S./M. Ed/Ph.D. - Bowling Green State University
260.665.4583
swickc@trine.edu

Wesley I. Garner
Associate Professor Emeritus
B.S. - District of Columbia Teachers College
M.Ed. - Wayne State University
garnerw@trine.edu

Adjunct Faculty
Maria Hallman
Susan Stackhouse
Jan Wilson
Barb Yoder

University Supervisors
Rita Deller
Sally Lanier
Marcia Powers

Franks School of Education Office
Mechelle Snyder-Bruns
Administrative Assistant
A.B.A. - Trine University
B.S.B.A. - Trine University
260.665.4121
snyderm@trine.edu