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Dr. Temba Shonhiwa
In the Department
of Mathematics ...
Shonhiwa appointed to math position
“My primary interest is teaching my students to understand
the basic principles of math and to help them communicate those
principles.” stated Dr, Temba Shonhiwa. Shonhiwa graduated
from the University of Zimbabwe in 1983 with a
B.S. in pure and applied mathematics. In January
of 1986, Shonhiwa graduated from Bristol
University in England with an M.S.C. in applied
mathematics.
In May of 1996, Shonhiwa received the Ph.D.
in pure mathematics from West Virginia Univer
sity. He believes that students have an advan
tage at a smaller school. “The faculty/student
ratio is smaller. There is more of a one to one
interaction,” Shonhiwa explained. He served as a
teaching assistant for 5 years at West Virginia
University. After earning an M.S., Shonhiwa taught for 5 years
at the University of Zimbabwe.
Shonhiwa has taught classes such as calculus, college
algebra and trigonometry. He enjoys spending time with his wife,
playing tennis and reading.
In the Department of Religion
and Philosophy...
Filiingim joins religion faculty as associate professor
Dr. Da\ id Filiingim will serve as associate professor in the depart
ment of religion and philosophy. His educational background
includes a B.A. in philosophy and Christianity from Mercer Univer
sity, an M.A. from the Southeastern Theological Seminary, and a
Ph.D. in Christian ethics from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
His wife. Malinda, is serving as Chowan's interim campus minister
Filiingim has served as an instructor at other
institutions including Georgetown College in
Georgetown. Kentucky; Jefferson County Commu
nity College in LaGrange. Kentucky; and Bellermar
College in Louisville. Kentucky. He was also a flill-
time pastor before beginning his doctoral studies.
Filiingim enjoys researching country music,
playing the guitar and the Dulcimer Most of all, “I
like to spend time with my wife and children.”
Filiingim stated.
Filiingim is enthusiastic about developing new ^ David FiKngim
courses in the department of religion. He believes
that his greatest responsibility as an educator is to “help the stu
dents grow intellectually and spiritually.”
Dr. Thompson to fill part-time post in religion
“1 was attracted to Chowan's strong tradition and the real sense
of commitment the institution shows at carving out a niche as a rare
institution.” stated Dr Philip Thompson, new part-time professor of
religion and philosophy at Chowan.
Thompson attended Mars Hill College where earned a B.A. in
religion with a minor in German and psychology. He attended
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Union Theological
Seminary where he graduated with a master of
divinity degree in 1990.
In 1996. Thompson received the Ph.D. in
theological studies from the Graduate School of
Arts and Sciences at Emory College. He and his
wife. Marcia, have a 3-year-old son, Nathanael.
Thompson is pastor at Roberts Chapel Baptist
Church in Pendleton, North Carolina.
Thompson believes that it is important for an
educator “to realize that teaching is a profoundly
ethical endea%or” “You have to be aware of the
ambivalence of power and equality. History is
often told by the winners; I think it is my job to make known the
sides of the others also.” Thompson e.xplained.
Outside of teaching. Thompson enjoys writing articles for aca
demic journals. running, playing with his son and listening to
classical music.
In the Department of Psychology
Dr. Philip Thompson
Cutchin to teach sociology courses
Paige Cutchin will serve as a part-time
sociology teachcr A graduate of North
Carolina State University, Cutchin received her
B.S. and M.S. in sociology. She also attended
Peace College where she earned an A. A. in
liberal arts. Cutchin asserted that one of her
main reasons for coming to Chowan is to give
students the same personal attention that she
received at Peace..
Cutchin hopes to
“encourage students to b(
open-minded, respect
diversity, and be well
informed citizens.”
Outside of teaching, Paige
enjoys reading, camping
and traveling. She is
originally from Morehead
City but currently resides Psige Cutchin
with her husband. Gil, in
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Cutchin is
also a full-time employee at Halifax Community
College.
Virginia native one of three
new psychology professors
A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, Dr Teresa
Justice is one of three new members of the
psychology department. Justice is a 1995
graduate of the University of North Carolina at
Greensboro, where she
received the Ph.D. in psy
chology. She also attend
ed Wake Forest Universit}
where she earned an M.A,
in psychology. Justice re
ceived the B.S. in psy
chology from Lynchburg
College.
Justice worked as a
full-time professor at Iona ^ Teresa Justice
College in New Rochelle. New York, where she
taught undergraduate and graduate psychol
ogy courses. She and her husband, Michael,
were attracted to Murfreesboro’s size, friendli
ness of the people, and the low cost of living.
Justice believes that her greatest responsibility
as an educator is to “increase students’
general knowledge of psychology, encourage
career exploration, and help students develop
as independent and thoughtful people.”
Justice is enthusiastic about building an
excellent psychology department Outside of
her busy schedule, she enjoys water skiing,
going to the movies and experiencing nature.
Dr. McKemy to teach pschology
Dr Mary McKemy of Huntsville, Alabama,
was attracted to Chowan’s “commitment to
teaching students without an emphasis on
research.” McKemy has held many graduate
assistant jobs, such as teaching at Illinois State
University, the University
of Alabama, and the
University of Memphis.
McKemy received the
Ph.D. in counseling
psychology from the
University of Memphis in
1996, the M.A. in educa
tional psychology from
the University of Alabam;
in 1991, and the B.S. in McKemy
English from the Univer
sity of Monevallo in 1989. She enjoys Mur
freesboro’s small-town atmosphere and
Chowan's personal attention to students.
McKemy believes that her greatest responsibil-
Dr Emily Deaver
ity as an educator is to “get the students to
think for themselves, which is probably the
biggest challenge also.”
McKemy is excited about building a new
psychology program and helping students
learn to read and think critically. In her spare
time, McKemy enjoys listening to classical
music, going to the theater and playing with
children.
In the Department
of Science...
Dr. Emily Deaver new biologist
“Chowan is a very nice, safe environment,”
stated Dr Emily Deaver, Chowan’s newest
biologist. “Chowan has a lot of positive
aspects including an intimate atmosphere,
which is really usefiil,” Deaver added. Deaver
is originally from Charlottesville, Virginia. She
attended the College of
William and Mary, where
she received the B.S. in
biology. In 1980, she
graduated from Old
Dominion University with
an M.S. in biological
oceanography. She earned
the Ph.D. in biology from
the University of Missis
sippi. Deaver directed
bioassay at the Applied
Marine Research Laboratory at Old Dominion
University. She also conducted environmental
monitoring and aquaculture fish farming.
Deaver is excited about building an enviroa-
mental biology program. “This is a wonderftil
location for an environmental biologist.”
according to Deaver. Outside of her work,
Deaver enjoys playing racquetball, reading
murder mysteries, sailing and cross-stitching.
In the Department
of Business ...
Mike Tarn named assistant professor
Mike Tarn will serve as assistant professor
in the department of business. A native of
Taiwan, Tam received the B.S. in navigation at
the National Taiwan Ocean University and the
M.S. in business informa
tion systems from Virginia
Commonwealth University.
He is currently a doctoral
candidate in information
systems ^t Virginia
Commonwealth. Mike, his
wife, Lee, and their two
children. Charity, 5, and
Christina. 3, reside in
Murfreesboro. Tam and
his wife find Murfreesbort
very pleasing. Tarn stated. “We wanted to find
a good place for the kids. We like it here ver>
much.” Tam finds that the small classes, the
ad\ising process, and the focus on students
are three of Chowan's major assets.
Tarn believes that one of his biggest
responsibilities as an educator is to “help
students know what they need to develop their
career—something we, as teachers, have all
experienced.” Tarn sees a lot of potential in the
business department and is excited to see the
college grow.
Outside of his work. Tarn enjoys playing
basketball, tennis, ping pong, guitar and
reading.
Mike Tarn
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