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Richard L. Nance Professor Emeritus Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 1992-2023 Education D.M.A., Music, Arizona State University, 1992 M.A., Music, West Texas State University, 1982 B.M.E., Music, West Texas State University, 1977 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Choral Conducting Choral Composition Accolades Choirs under Nance's direction were selected to perform for conferences sponsored by the National Association for Music Education in 2009 and 2016. 2016 NWACDA

and Doctoral degrees in percussion performance from the University of Washington School of Music in Seattle, where she was awarded the coveted Boeing Scholarship, among other honors. She is a sought-after performer in many styles of music, working with groups ranging from classical music (such as the Seattle Modern Orchestra) to Mexican banda music to steel band and West African drumming. She performs with Diego Coy Musica Colombiana, Pan Duo, and many other groups, and is a founding member of the

Holly Boaz Lecturer she/her Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: boazhm@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Website: http://www.hollyboaz.com/ Professional Biography Education M.M., Hartt School at the University of Hartford B.M., University of Wisconsin School of Music Accolades 2010 Winner, NATSAA Washington District and Northwest Region, National Semi-finalist 2007 Winner, Ladies Musical Club of Seattle Recital Award 2007 Finalist, Rimrock Opera Vocal Competition Professional

Nick Paterno Resident Instructor of Mathematics he/him/his Phone: 253-535-8169 Email: paternnj@plu.edu Office Location: Morken Center for Learning & Technology - 261 Office Hours: (On Campus) Tu & Th: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Additional Titles/Roles Data Management Lead @ OpenIntro Fellow @ OpenIntro Education MS, Mathematics, Portland State University, 2011 BS, Mathematics, University of Montana, 2009 Areas of Emphasis

Tyler Breier, DNP, RN, PHN Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: tbreier@plu.edu Professional Education Doctor of Nursing Practice , Population Health and Systems Leadership, University of Washington, 2023 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Community Clinicals - Semesters 2 and 3 Organizational and Economic Contexts of Care Public Health, Community/Population Health, Public Health Policy, Complex Health Systems, LGBTQIA+ health disparities Child Care Health program with Public Health - Seattle

industry, where he first discovered the uniqueness of Seattle.  He has lived in many places including Savannah, GA; Missoula, MT and Kenai, AK and New York City. Michael’s education began as an actor before he turned to art. He has been a studio and figurative artist for many years.  As an Instructor he has taught figure drawing and painting with a strong perceptual and theatrical approach towards developing compositions. In recent years he has given himself time to create cityscapes as well. Teaching

Mark Brewer Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology Phone: 253-535-7650 Email: cmb@plu.edu Office Location: Ramstad Hall - 106D Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 10:00 am - 11:00 am (On Campus) Wed: 10:00 am - 11:00 am (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Education Ph.D., Teaching Psychology, Walden University, 2016 MA, Counseling Psychology, Pacific University, 2001 BA, Theatre Arts, University of Oregon, 1997 AS, General Science, Portland Community College, 1995 Areas of

John Main Professor Emeritus of Biology Email: mainjl@plu.edu Professional Education Ph.D., Botany, University of Washington, 1970 M.S., Biology and Chemistry, Chadron State College, 1966 B.S., Biology and Chemistry, Chadron State College, 1965

William Giddings, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Professional Education Ph.D., Harvard University, 1959 A.M., Harvard University, 1956 B.A., DePauw University, 1954 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Organic Chemistry Responsibilities General chemistry and organic chemistry

2014-2015 Contributing Author to the 10-volume "Teaching Music Through Performance in Band" text series by GIA Publications Arranger of Ave Maria by Anton Bruckner, Maestro and Fox Publishing Biography Edwin C. Powell is the former Director of Bands and Professor of Music at Pacific Lutheran University where he was responsible for the University Wind Ensemble, Conducting and Music Education Methods courses. In 2015 he was the recipient of a Pacific Lutheran University Faculty Excellence Award. Dr