Archives: Staff Members

Long, Rebecca

Rebecca Long

Rebecca Long

Lecturer of Nursing

Education
MSN in Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
BSN in Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
ASN in Nursing, University of the State of New York
LPN in Nursing, Trident Technical College

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Instructor for Health Assessment, Gerontology, Medical Surgical and Obstetrics for prelicensure nursing students. Interested in Women’s Health, Obstetrics, Gerontology, and safety in the healthcare environment. I am an AHA BLS and NRP instructor. I am certified in service-learning and a HIPPS ambassador at the College.

Auerbach, Maxwell

Dr. Maxwell Auerbach

Temporary Lecturer of Mathematics

Education
Ph.D. Mathematics, Emory University
B.A. Mathematics, Redlands University

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Research Interests: Inverse geometric problems, pseudo-riemannian manifolds, fractal geometry

Teaching Interests: Active learning, semi-flipped classrooms

Conley, Stacie

Stacie Conley

Nursing Clinical Lecturer

Education
B.A. in Nursing, College of Coastal Georgia

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
My teaching interests center on developing nursing students’ clinical knowledge, competency, and critical thinking skills to prepare confident, practice-ready novice nurses. I am particularly focused on helping students apply classroom and textbook knowledge to real-world clinical situations, fostering the development of sound clinical judgment, and supporting the transition from student to professional nurse.

Brant, Robert

Robert Brant

Nursing Clinical Coordinator & Lecturer

Education
MSN, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Walden University
BSN, College of Coastal Georgia
ASN, College of Coastal Georgia

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
I enjoy teaching the scope of care for the Adult Gerontology population, as well as skills needed for ASN and BSN practice.

Spurlock, Ashleigh

Ashleigh Spurlock

Ashleigh Spurlock

Lecturer of Radiologic Science
Program Director

Education
M.Ed. in Adult Education and Leadership, Georgia Southern University
B.S. in Radiologic Science, Armstrong State University
B.F.A. in Fibers, Savannah College of Art and Design

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
I am an educator and radiographer who is deeply passionate about true simulation-based learning and the power of dynamic laboratory experiences to transform clinical readiness. I design high-fidelity, immersive scenarios that push students to think critically, communicate clearly, and navigate the realities of patient care. My work blends radiography, nursing, and other disciplines to create realistic, interprofessional learning environments that prepare learners for the complexity of real world healthcare. My love for simulation is grounded in my own bedside practice. With a background in critical care imaging, pediatric radiography, and Level 1 trauma, I bring the pace, challenges, and decision making of high acuity settings directly into the classroom and lab. I believe students learn best when the training feels real, meaningful, and connected to the patients and teams they will serve, and that philosophy guides everything I create.

Podium Presentation
Spurlock, A. & LeCounte, N (Co-Presenters) 2026
Simulating the Unexpected: A Multidisciplinary Travel Code Simulation Featuring Nursing and Radiography
International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare

Spurlock, A. & LeCounte, N (Co-Presenters) 2025
Advancing IPE: How to Integrate Radiography and Nursing Simulations for Stronger Clinical Collaboration
Healthy Simulation.com

Webinar
Spurlock, A. & LeCounte, N (Co-Presenters) 2025
Advancing IPE: How to Integrate Radiography and Nursing Simulations for Stronger Clinical Collaboration
Healthy Simulation.com

Podium Presentation
Spurlock, A. & LeCounte, N (Co-Presenters) 2025
Enhancing Collaboration Through Nursing and Radiography Simulations
National League of Nursing Education Summit

Podium Presentation
Spurlock, A. & LeCounte, N (Co-Presenters) 2025
Implementing Independent and Interdisciplinary Simulations in Radiologic Science Curriculum
ASRT Education Symposium

Podium Presentation
Spurlock, A. & LeCounte, N (Co-Presenters) 2025
Bridging Disciplines: Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration through Nursing and Radiography Simulations
CANSim – Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators Using Simulation

Podium Presentation
Spurlock, A. & LeCounte, N (Co-Presenters) 2025
Pioneering Simulation in Radiography: Bridging the Gap between Disciplines to Improve Patient Safety
College of Coastal Georgia Coastal Scholars Symposium, Brunswick, GA

Schnibben, Thomas

Dr. Thomas Schnibben

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Education
Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of South Carolina
B.A. in Mathematics and Computer Science, Wofford College

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
I teach a wide range of courses, from College Algebra to Real Analysis and Abstract Algebra. My scholarly interests are focused on the field of Algebra, specifically commutative and homological algebra. I also spend time on applications of mathematics to endurance sports.

Kissinger, John

John Kissinger

Kissinger, John

Librarian, Assistant Professor

Education
M.L.I.S. Master of Library and Information Science, University at Albany, SUNY (1993)
M.A. Classical Archaeology, Florida State University (1989)
B.A. Classical Archaeology, Florida State University (1987)

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Library Science: Student-centered information literacy, instructional design for small college libraries, and engagement strategies with limited resources.

Classical Archaeology: Focus on Etruscan culture, Bronze Age Greece, and ancient Rome’s technological and architectural legacy.

Greek Mythology: Pedagogical methods for teaching myth, mythological narratives in cultural context, and student engagement with mythic figures.

Ancient Technology: Roman engineering, infrastructure, and harbor construction, with a particular focus on representations of Roman harbors in art (thesis topic).

Writing Pedagogy: Encouraging authentic student voice in the face of AI-generated content, especially in humanities coursework.

Atwood, Cynthia

Cynthia Atwood

Senior Lecturer of Criminal Justice

Education
M.S. in Criminal Justice, Georgia State University
B.S. in Police Administration, Eastern Kentucky University

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Homeland security policy, recruitment and retention challenges and best practices in policing, predictive indicators of corruption and criminal activity in prison systems, measuring the effectiveness of pracademic led criminal justice degree programs