Faculty and Staff

George Cheryl L. George, Co-Chair and Professor of Education
B.S., Texas Christian University; M.Ed., University of North Texas; Ph.D., University of North Texas

Dr. George is the director of special education, teaches courses in special education, and supervises student teachers. Her research interests include: (1) promoting successful school experiences for children with emotional and behavioral disorders and (2) promoting fitness for children and youth with disabilities. George is the Past President of the International Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, a division of the Council for Exceptional Children. She advises the LVC Student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children.

Telephone: 717-867-6389
Address: Lynch 147
Email: cgeorge@lvc.edu


Summers Linda L. Summers, Co-Chair and Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Ball State University; M.A., Ball State University

Linda Summers teaches courses in Literacy, Child Development, Child Wellness, supervises student teachers and coordinates field practical experiences for the early childhood and special education certification programs. Summers' areas of interest include Professionalism in Early Childhood Education, Assessment in Early Childhood Education and the use of integrated curriculum to promote active learning preK-grade 4.

Telephone: 717-867-6306
Address: Lynch 156
Email: lsummers@lvc.edu


Darian Andrew Darian, Assistant Professor of Education
Waldorf Teaching Certificate, Rudolf Steiner College; B.S./B.A., University of Wisconsin–Madison; M.A., Ottawa University; Ph.D., Arizona State University

Dr. Darian teaches course in Educational Technology, Science and Math methods and supervises student teachers. His research interests are focused on the importance of integrating physical movement (free-play, structured-play, games, and movement exercises) with academics in the learning process.

Telephone: 717-867-6309
Address: Lynch 152
Email: darian@lvc.edu


French Elizabeth M. French, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Mansfield University; M.Ed., Mansfield University; Reading Specialist Certification (Praxis), The Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Special Education Certification, Immaculata University; Principal Certification, Immaculata University; Supervisor of Special Education Certification, Immaculata University; Doctoral Candidate, Widener University

Elizabeth French teaches courses in special education and supervises student teachers. French's research interests include engaging student and faculty in learning and inclusionary practices. She is a member of the Council for Exceptional Children, National Association of Professional Women, and the Lebanon County Educational Honor Society.

Telephone: 717-867-6387
Address: Lynch 139
Email: french@lvc.edu


Kanupka Jennifer Wood Kanupka, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Lebanon Valley College; M.A., The Pennsylvania State University; Ed.D., Immaculata University

Jennifer Wood Kanupka teaches courses in special education. Her research interests include: transition services for students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and promoting positive and healthy behaviors in students with autism.

Telephone: 717-867-6307
Address: Lynch 148
Email: kanupka@lvc.edu


Summers Dale E. Summers, Professor of Education
B.S., Ball State University; M.A.; Ed.D..

Dr. Summers teaches courses in Early Childhood Social Studies Methods, Early Childhood Program Design and Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Advocacy, Leadership and Collaboration, Early Childhood Family Partnerships and Senior Capstone. Summers also supervises student teachers. He maintains a particular interest in teaching and developing original pedagogy which he utilizes in his teaching and promotes to his college students. He also maintains an interest in the education of children with behavioral disorders at both the elementary and secondary levels.

Telephone: 717-867-6595
Address: Lynch 153
Email: d_summer@lvc.edu


Walker Karen Walker, Associate Professor of Education, Director of Secondary Education
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles; M.Ed., California State University, Los Angeles; Ed.D., Bowling Green State University

Dr. Walker teaches courses in educational foundations and secondary methods and supervises student teachers. Areas of interest include middle-level education, how students at that age learn and respond to the world around them, and how to meet the needs of every student through the utilization of brain-based learning research, differentiated instruction, learning styles, and multiple intelligences.

Telephone: 717-867-6388
Address: Lynch 142
Email: walker@lvc.edu


Yingling M. Jane Yingling, Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Lock Haven University; M.A., Shippensburg University; Ph.D., Marywood University

Dr. Yingling teaches courses in both special education and elementary education. She serves as Assistant to the Director of Special Education, oversees required field experiences and supervises student teachers. Her areas of interest include working with children with mild to moderate learning disabilities, inclusion, brain-based learning and resiliency, and literacy.

Telephone: 717-867-6308
Address: Lynch 143
Email: yingling@lvc.edu


Maryellen Brown, Adjunct Instructor of Education

Telephone: 717-867-6596
Address: Lynch 151
Email: marbrown@lvc.edu


Pamela Croxton, Adjunct Instructor of Education

Telephone: 717-867-6596
Address: Lynch 151
Email: croxton@lvc.edu


Kuntz Jennifer S. Kuntz, Adjunct Instructor of Education

Telephone: 717-867-6596
Address: Lynch 151
Email: jkuntz@lvc.edu


Legutko Robert S. Legutko, Lecturer in Education
B.S., Bloomsburg University; M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University; M.Ed., DeSales University; Ed.D., Wilmington University

Telephone: 717-867-6596
Address: Lynch 151
Email: legutko@lvc.edu


Kenneth N. Weaver, Adjunct Instructor of Education

Telephone: 717-867-6596
Address: Lynch 151
Email: weaver@lvc.edu


Denise Williams, Adjunct Instructor of Education

Telephone: 717-867-6596
Address: Lynch 151
Email: dwilliam@lvc.edu


Susan Atkinson, Professor Emerita of Education
B.S., Shippensburg University; M.Ed.(elementary education); M.Ed. (special education); D.Ed., Temple University.

Email: atkinson@lvc.edu


Michael A. Grella, Professor Emeritus of Education
B.A., St. Mary's Seminary and University; M.A., West Virginia University; Ed.D..

Email: grella@lvc.edu


Donald Kline, Associate Professor Emeritus of Education
B.S., Lebanon Valley College; M.Ed., Millersville University; M.S., Shippensburg University; Ed.D., Lehigh University.

Email: kline@lvc.edu


Support Staff

Sanders Denise D. Sanders, Administrative Assistant for Education

Telephone: 717-867-6305
Address: Lynch 155
Email: sanders@lvc.edu