Victoria Cavendish
Instructor

M.Ed., BA, AAS

Victoria Cavendish has taught mathmatics at several high schools and colleges and is now an instructor at the National College Columbus Campus. She also tutors mathematics privately. Victoria holds an associate degree, a Bachelor of Arts degree, and a Master of Education degree.

Twana Cochran
Instructor

BS/BM, MS/PSY

Twana Cochran has served in various positions within the health care industry, including benefits specialists, reimbursement coordinator, retrospective claims adjuster, and she is currently conducting psychological analysis of claims for a prominent health care company. She received her bachelor's degree in Business Management from The University of Phoenix, and her master's degree in Educational Psychology from Capella University; she is also completing her Doctorate in Educational Psychology with a concentration in teaching and instruction. Twana teaches psychology and preparatory English courses at the Columbus Campus.

Tamara Curry
Instructor

CAP-OM, ATS, BBA, MSM

Tamie Curry has served in a variety of positions within the administrative field, including office clerk, secretary, administrative secretary, and is currently an office administrator for a Fortune 500 company. Tamie received her Associate of Technical Studies degree in business from Columbus State Community College and her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Science in Management degrees from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. She is also a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) with a concentration in Organizational Management (OM) and has completed her MOS certification in Microsoft Word and Excel. Tamie is the two time past president of the Columbus Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. She teaches General Office Procedures, The Microsoft Office, Prep Keyboarding, Keyboarding, Keyboarding II, Executive Keyboarding, Legal Keyboarding, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Office Finances, and Legal Office Procedures courses at the National College Columbus Campus.

Nicole DiSabato
Instructor

BSPS, PharmD

Nicole DiSabato is a licensed pharmacist in the State of Ohio. She has gained experience working in various pharmacy practice settings, which include hospital pharmacy (St. Anne's Mercy Hospital; Toledo, Ohio), retail pharmacy (CVS pharmacy; Columbus, Ohio) and family practice pharmacy (Grandview Family Practice; Grandview, Ohio). Nicole graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy with her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, also from the University of Toledo. Nicole is an instructor at the National College Columbus Campus.

Charles Dobbins
Director of Information Systems Engineering

BSBA, MBA, MCSE, MCP, MTA, MOS

Charles Dobbins is Director of IT Programs and Instructor of Information Systems Engineering at the Columbus Campus of National College. He has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry as a Systems Engineer, LAN Administrator, Systems Analyst, Systems Integration Specialist, and IT Training Coordinator. Charles received his Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from The Ohio State University and his Master of Business Administration degree from Ohio Dominican University. He holds several Microsoft certifications and has attained hands-on experience with MS Office Suite and several desktop and server operating systems.

Mary Dow
Instructor

AAS, CMA(AAMA)

Mary Dow is a Certified Medical Assistant who has been an instructor in the Medical Assisting program at the Columbus Campus of National College since 2009. After graduating from Columbus State Community College with an Associate degree in Applied Science in Medical Assisting, she gained over 8 years of experience working as a Certified Medical Assistant in various doctors' offices. Mary has experience in providing care in family practice, urology, dermatology, and multi-specialty practices. She is both CPR and First Aid certified and recently completed her degree in Health Information Management Technology in a Clinical Workflow Redesign and Practitioner Consultant Role. She is currently working on a bachelor's degree in Allied Healthcare Management.

Maria Festing
Instructor

AAGS, BS, PhD

Maria Festing has worked in the field of biology and genetics for over a decade, both in a teaching and research capacity. She has also written and published a number of primary research articles. Maria has a Bachelor of Science degree in genetics and developmental biology from The Pennsylvania State University, and a doctoral degree in molecular genetics from The Ohio State University. She received The Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools' 2011 Master Teacher Award. Maria teaches introductory biology courses at the National College Columbus Campus.

Steven Good
Instructor

B.S.; C.P.A.

Steven Good has worked in the accounting field for over 30 years in both public and private accounting positions. He received his bachelor's degree in accounting from The Ohio State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He teaches various accounting courses at the Columbus Campus.

Lonnell Johnson
Instructor

BS, MA, PhD

Lonnell Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Purdue University, a Master of Arts degree in English from Emporia State University, and a PhD in English from Indiana University. He served in the U.S. Army and was a pharmacy instructor at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. For more than thirty-six years, Lonnell has taught English on the university level in Kansas, Indiana, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Ohio. In addition, he has worked as a hospital pharmacist, editor, administrator, director of public relations, and information analyst. He has published articles on a variety of subjects, such as biblical research and African-American literature and has authored three collections of poetry and a personal narrative, two of which were published by Ambassador Press, which he established in 2005. As Christian Spirituality Examiner for Examiner.com, Dr. Johnson continues to explore ways to enhance his communication skills in writing and speaking. He is an instructor at the National College Columbus Campus.

Pat Kedzerski
Department Chair - General Education

AA, AAB, BA, MA

Patricia E. Kedzerski is Chair of the General Education/Humanities department at the National College Columbus Campus. She has over twenty years of college teaching experience with emphases in English Composition, Basic Writing, and Business and Administrative Communication. Pat is a 2011 National College Dedicated Service Award recipient. Since the Columbus campus opened in 2009, she has served as secretary to the Campus Academic Committee, co-creator of the original Career Readiness Plan and committee member for a number of ad hoc committees. She was the advisor for Purple Note, the campus student newsletter. During 2010-2011, she was an e-mentor with a number of other National College Columbus Campus faculty and staff with Ohio State's Nisonger Center, which matched mentors with students in K-12 schools across Columbus. Pat also taught for more than fifteen years at The Ohio State University, where she earned her master's degree in English Composition. In addition to teaching through the English Department there, she served five years as liaison and instructor in a literacy outreach partnership through the Basic Writing Program and also taught through Ohio State's Office of Minority Affairs' Young Scholars' Program and the Samuel DuBois Cook Summer Program. Her writing has been published in academic journals, and she has presented in her field at national conferences. She is author of a volume of poetry, Take a Giant Step.

Julie Kovac
Department Chair - Accounting

BBA, CPA

Julie graduated Cum Laude from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. She has over 17 years of experience in operational management and tax advisory services. She has worked in accounting for various businesses, with the majority of her experience being in a Controller or Chief Financial Officer position. She founded Julie A. Kovac, CPA, a public accounting firm, whose primary focus was consulting small businesses on their financial and tax needs. Julie later sold her accounting firm after being recruited as the Chief Financial Officer by a large multi-site church. She has served on various non-profit boards within the last 7 years and graduated from a leadership program. She currently is a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, where she serves on various committees, and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Ohio. Julie is an instructor at the National College Columbus Campus and serves as Department Chair of the Accounting program.

Beth Laurenz
Director of Health Care Education

MBA, BS, AAS, CMA (AAMA)

Beth Laurenz has practiced as a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 25 years. She received her certificate of Practical Nursing from the Columbus School of Practical Nursing North Adult Education Center and holds a Nursing License from the State of Ohio. In her nursing career, Beth has worked in physicians' offices, hospitals, clinics, home health care, and extended health care facilities. The majority of her career was spent at the Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU). While at the James, Beth received certification in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), cardiac defibrillation, and extensive training in IV therapy. She received an Associate degree in Applied Science majoring in Medical Assisting from Columbus State Community College and received her Certified Medical Assisting certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants. Beth received both her Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Health Care Management and a minor in Human Resource Management, and her Master of Business Administration degree, with a focus on leadership, from Franklin University. Beth has served as the Director of Healthcare Education at the Columbus Campus of National College since 2009.

Douglas Lewis
Instructor

JD, Ph.D, Au.D, MBA

Dr. Doug Lewis is president and owner of Excalibur Business Consultants, LLC consulting in a wide range of areas involving healthcare, business, microenterprise development, and law while also maintaining a small law practice on the side. He also serves as general counsel and compliance officer for several other related organizations. He is an instructor of law and ethics, business, healthcare, and other courses at the National College Columbus Campus. Doug earned his AuD degree along with a Ph.D, Juris Doctor degree, three master's degrees, two bachelor's degrees, and an associate degree. He maintains professional licensure and practices in Law, Clinical Audiology, Insurance, Securities Analysis, and Nursing Home Administration along with earning numerous association certifications and registries.

Stephanie List
Instructor

MS; BS

Stephanie List is a full-time instructor at the Columbus, Ohio Campus of National College, where she primarily teaches the anatomy and physiology courses required for those students enrolled in the various Health Education majors, in addition to medical terminology, pathophysiology, and advanced drug dosage and calculations courses. Stephanie has practiced as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for 7 years, providing anesthetic care for both general surgical and obstetric patients. She was previously employed at Mount Carmel West hospital as a Registered Nurse in the cardiac intensive care unit. Stephanie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Wright State University and her Master of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Akron.

Gloria Livingston
Instructor

BS, RHIT

Gloria Livingston holds an Associate degree, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Technology, and she received her Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). She has experience working as a medical records coordinator for Bethesda North Ambulatory Surgery Center, but she spent the majority of her career working for Bethesda Hospital in several different roles, including the medical records supervisor, serving as a back-up to the manager, and medical coder/abstractor. Gloria gives back to the health information management (HIM) community by being an advocate for new professionals in the field and a mentor. She is an instructor in the healthcare program at the National College Columbus Campus.

Kristine Marbaugh
Instructor

BS, MHA, RHIA, CTR

Kristine Marbaugh is a Health Information Management professional and is dual-credentialed as a Registered Health Information Administrator and Certified Tumor Registrar. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Health Administration degree. Kristine is an instructor in the healthcare program at the National College Columbus Campus.

Catherine McKinley
Department Chair - Computer Applications Technology

BS, MBA, MOS

Catherine McKinley has worked for over 12 years in the Information Technology field. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University, a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus in Management Information Systems from Franklin University, and Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Microsoft Word 2010. She is an instructor of courses in Microsoft Office, keyboarding, and computer basics and serves as the Department Chair for the Computer Applications Technology program at the National College Columbus Campus.

Fawntella Parmer
Instructor

BSHA, CPC, ICD-10 Trainer

Fawntella Parmer has been in the healthcare industry for over 20 years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Administration from University of Phoenix and holds certifications as a Certified Professional Coder and an ICD-10 trainer. Fawntella is an instructor in the areas of coding, health information, and insurance billing and procedures.

Douglas Saunders
Instructor

BS, AS, PMP

Doug Saunders has served in a variety of positions within multiple industries, including government, retail, insurance, financial and health care. He has held positions of increasing responsibilities, from developer, client manager, project manager, program manager, information security manager, and manager of portfolio programs and projects for a Fortune 20 company. Doug received his associate's degree in engineering design and bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science from California State University, Long Beach. He is a Project Management Professional and teaches general mathematics at the National College Columbus Campus.

Robin Smith
Instructor

MBA, BS, ABB, LPN

Robin Smith attended Ohio Hi-Point School of Practical Nursing and received licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. After being employed as an LPN for over 20 years in various management positions, she enrolled in the University of Northwestern Ohio, where she obtained an ABB in Medical Assisting, a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration, and a Master of Business Administration degree. Robin is currently working on a degree in Registered Nursing with future plans to attend The Ohio State University for a PhD in Healthcare Administration. She has been working in the public school systems for several years and is currently an instructor in the healthcare program at the National College Columbus Campus.

Kelvin Webb
Instructor

BA, M. Div, MTS, D. Min

Dr. Kelvin Webb holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business with a minor in languages from Capital University, Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies degrees from Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and a certified Master Microsoft Office Trainer. Kelvin served as Personal Computer Coordinator at the Ohio Department of Transportation for 14 years and was a CompUSA technical trainer for 11 years. He is presently an independent computer consultant, an associate minister, and a National College instructor.