Friends University is pleased to welcome the following new faculty to campus this fall.
Michael Ceramella
Michael Ceramella is the new Assistant Professor of Finance. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a Bachelor of Administration in Finance from Holy Cross College. Ceramella previously served as an attorney at Pepper, Hamilton and Scheetz and Koch Industries, Inc. Most recently, he was an adjunct professor of economics at Hesston College and a business teacher at Wichita South High School.
Dr. Bhargav Koppolu
Dr. Bhargav Koppolu serves as the new Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Koppolu received a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University, a Master of Engineering with an Emphasis in Mechanical Engineering from Pittsburg State University and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology in India. Prior to joining Friends, Dr. Koppolu served as an engineering instructor and graduate teaching assistant at Wichita State University.
Dr. Pamela Martin
Dr. Pamela Martin serves as the new Assistant Professor of Education. She holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and a Certification in District Leadership both from Wichita State University, a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mid-America Nazarene University. Dr. Martin has served as a classroom teacher in the private and public-school settings, was an adjunct instructor at Newman University and Head of Academy for K-12 at Central Christian Academy.
Wendy Mohler-Seib
Wendy Mohler-Seib is the new Assistant Professor of Theology and Humanities. She holds a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Youth Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary, a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Southwestern College and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Religion from the University of Manchester. Prior to coming to Friends University, Mohler-Seib was the Director of Fatih Formation at Southwestern College where she was the Director of the Summit Youth Academy, a Visiting Scholar and an adjunct professor. She also held positions as a Senior Pastor and a Senior Associate Pastor at local United Methodist Churches.
Dr. Amanda Spruill
Dr. Amanda Spruill will serve as the new Marriage and Family Therapy Wichita Clinical Director. She received a Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University, a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Religious Studies from York College. Dr. Spruill previously held roles as the Assistant Professor of Professional Practice and Clinical Director at Oklahoma State University; Assistant Professor, Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisor at Converse College; adjunct faculty member at Abilene Christian University-Online Dallas Campus; Clinical Director at Fernbrook Family Center as well as serving as a marriage and family therapist in private practice.
Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.