Donald Kline, Associate Professor of Education.
B.S., Lebanon Valley College, 1966; M.Ed., Millersville University, 1975; M.S., Shippensburg University, 1977; Ed.D., Lehigh University, 1990.

Dr. Kline teaches courses in adolescent development, educational technology, secondary methodology, and supervises student teachers. He serves as director of instructional design and technology in the department and is involved in promoting the integration of the computer and other instructional media in all phases of teacher preparation. He maintains an interest in the use of concept mapping as an instructional design tool and a student assessment tool, the effect of block scheduling on student performance, and science education in the secondary schools. He serves as the college liaison with the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association and the National Science Teachers Association.

Telephone: 717-867-6309
Address: Lynch 147
Email: kline@lvc.edu

Elizabeth M. French, Assistant Professor of Education.
M.Ed., Mansfield University, 1975.

Professor French teaches coures in special education and supervises student teachers. Her 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 148
Email: french@lvc.edu

Cheryl L. George, Professor of Education.
B.S., Texas Christian University, 1984; M.Ed., University of North Texas, 1988; Ph.D., 1993.

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. Dr. 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 156
Email: cgeorge@lvc.edu

Herbert L. Steffy, Associate Professor of Education.
B.S., Eastern Mennonite University, 1968; M.S.Ed., James Madison University, 1975; M.Ed., University of Central Florida, 1994; Ed.D., 1998

Telephone: 717-867-6307
Address: Lynch 142
Email: hsteffy@lvc.edu

Dale E. Summers, Professor of Education.
B.S., Ball State University, 1971; M.A., 1973; Ed.D., 1978.

Dr. Summers teaches courses in educational foundations, elementary social studies, senior seminar and supervises student teachers. He maintains a particular interest in special education with behavior disorders at both elementary and secondary levels. He serves as the college liaison with the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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

Linda L. Summers, Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Field Experiences.
B.S., Ball State University, 1972; M.A., 1977.

Mrs. Summers teaches courses in language arts, social studies, health education, supervises student teachers and coordinates field practica experiences for the elementary and secondary certification programs. Her areas of interest include early childhood education, thematic approaches to learning, the use of integrated curriculum and cooperative learning. She serves as the campus liaison for the coordination of the secondary education certification program.

Telephone: 717-867-6306
Address: Lynch 152
Email: lsummers@lvc.edu

Karen Walker, Associate Professor of Education.
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles, 1974; M.Ed., 1986; Ed.D., Bowling Green State University, 2001.

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 139
Email: walker@lvc.edu

M. Jane Yingling, Associate Professor of Education.
B.S., Lock Haven University, 1972; M.A., Shippensburg University, 1996; Ph.D., Marywood University, 2004.

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

Susan Atkinson, Professor Emerita of Education.
B.S., Shippensburg University, 1972; M.Ed.(elementary education), 1973; M.Ed. (special education), 1979; D.Ed., Temple University, 1987.

Email: atkinson@lvc.edu

Michael A. Grella, Professor Emeritus of Education.
B.A., St. Mary's Seminary and University, 1958; M.A., West Virginia University, 1970; Ed.D., 1974.

Email: grella@lvc.edu

Denise D. Sanders, Secretary of Education.

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