Directory

Full Name Department/Office Email
Gina G. Bennett Gina G. Bennett
Assistant Professor of Global Studies
Coker College of Humanities & Sciences
gbennett@elahomecollection.com
Amy Morris Amy Morris
Director of Alumni Engagement
Office of Alumni Engagement (843) 383-8214
amorris@elahomecollection.com
Lynn Ackiss Lynn Ackiss
Assistant Registrar
Office of Academic Records (843) 383-8045
lackiss@elahomecollection.com
Richmond Adebiaye Richmond Adebiaye
Clinical Faculty of Business
Business Administration 843-383-4226
radebiaye@elahomecollection.com
Austin Ambrose Austin Ambrose
Head Men's Lacrosse Coach
Coker Athletics (843) 383-8049
aambrose@elahomecollection.com
Michael Antoniewicz Michael Antoniewicz
Men's Soccer Coach
Coker Athletics (843) 383-8168
mantoniewicz@elahomecollection.com
Brianna Antoniewicz Brianna Antoniewicz
Senior Admissions Counselor
Office of Undergraduate Admissions (843) 857-4130
bantoniewicz@elahomecollection.com
Lisa Atkinson Lisa Atkinson
Assistant Director of Operations
Office of Undergraduate Admissions (843) 383-8051
latkinson@elahomecollection.com
Joseph Bacot Joseph Bacot
Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminology
Coker College of Humanities & Sciences (843)857-4157
jbacot@elahomecollection.com
Paul Baker Paul Baker
Assistant Coach for Track & Field, Cross Country
Coker Athletics
31bakerp@gmail.com
Helen Beane Helen Beane
H.R. Generalist
Offices & Services (843)383-8058
hbeane@elahomecollection.com
Gregory Bearer Gregory Bearer
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Coker Athletics
gbearer@elahomecollection.com
Aaron Beebe Aaron Beebe
Associate Director of Athletics
Coker Athletics (843) 857-4281
abeebe@elahomecollection.com
Brittany Bennett Brittany Bennett
Softball Coach
Coker Athletics (843)383-8164
bbennett@elahomecollection.com
Reginald Bess Reginald Bess
Clinical Professor of World Language and Culture
Coker College of Humanities & Sciences (843) 857-4221
rbess@elahomecollection.com
Bikram Bhusal Bikram Bhusal
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics (843) 383-8351
bbhusal@elahomecollection.com
Jazmin Brockington Jazmin Brockington
Office Administrator and Event Coordinator
Office of Advancement (843) 383-8014
jbrockington@elahomecollection.com
Dennis Burke Dennis Burke
Clinical Assistant Professor in Business
School of Business (843)383-8115
dburke@elahomecollection.com
Andrew Burkemper Andrew Burkemper
Director, Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurship; Assistant Professor of Business
School of Business (843) 383-8112
aburkemper@elahomecollection.com
Dan Buryj Dan Buryj
Vice President of Administration and Finance
Finance Office (843) 383-8023
dburyj@elahomecollection.com
Antoryia Campbell Antoryia Campbell
Mental Health Accommodations Counselor
Counseling Services (843)383-8165
acampbell@elahomecollection.com
Josh Chandler Josh Chandler
IT Help Desk Analyst
Information Technology (843) 857-4135
jchandler@elahomecollection.com
Sabyasachi Chatterjee Sabyasachi Chatterjee
Visiting Professor of Chemistry
Chemistry (843)383-8088
schatterjee@elahomecollection.com
Inhye Cho Inhye Cho
Staff Pianist
Music
icho@elahomecollection.com
James Colapietro James Colapietro
Assistant Athletics Director of Media Relations
Coker Athletics
tjcolapietro@gmail.com
Andrea L. Coldwell Andrea L. Coldwell
Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences; Associate Professor of English
English (843) 383-8101
acoldwell@elahomecollection.com
Richard E. Coldwell Richard E. Coldwell
Online & Bridge Student Success Coach
Student Success Center (843) 383-8016
dcoldwell@elahomecollection.com
Whitney Costner Whitney Costner
University Registrar
Office of the Provost
wcostner@elahomecollection.com
Whitney Cranford Whitney Cranford
Clinical Faculty, Psychology; Faculty Athletics Representative
Psychology (843) 383-8102
wcranford@elahomecollection.com
Cathleen G. Cuppett Cathleen G. Cuppett
Dean of Digital Learning
Digital Learning (843) 383-8121
ccuppett@elahomecollection.com
Brianna D’Angelo Brianna D’Angelo
Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach
Coker Athletics (843) 857-8176
bdangelo@elahomecollection.com
Nancin Dadem Nancin Dadem
Assistant Professor of Communications
Communication (843)383-8078
ndadem@elahomecollection.com
Greg Daniels Greg Daniels
Major Gifts Officer
Office of Advancement (843)383-8082
gdaniels@elahomecollection.com
Cheryl Davids Cheryl Davids
Clinical Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics (843) 383-8044
cdavids@elahomecollection.com
Katherine Davis Katherine Davis
Associate Vice President of Strategic Communications
Office of Marketing and Communications 843-857-4213
kdavis@elahomecollection.com
Mykal Dawkins Mykal Dawkins
Graduate Assistant for Track and Field
Coker Athletics
mykal.dawkins@elahomecollection.com
Melissa DeVore Melissa DeVore
Women's Basketball Coach
Coker Athletics (843)383-8075
mdevore@elahomecollection.com
Clarissa Dickens-Jones Clarissa Dickens-Jones
TRIO Student Support Services Counselor
TRIO Student Support Services (843) 857-4108
cjones@elahomecollection.com
Michael Donald Michael Donald
Women's Soccer Coach
Coker Athletics (843)383-8203
mdonald@elahomecollection.com
Morgan Downey Morgan Downey
Head Field Hockey Coach
Coker Athletics (843) 857-4119
mdowney@elahomecollection.com
Stephanie Dragan Stephanie Dragan
Women's Volleyball Coach
Coker Athletics (843)383-8117
sdragan@elahomecollection.com
Matthew Dunn Matthew Dunn
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
Coker Athletics
mdunn@elahomecollection.com
Jeff Faulkner Jeff Faulkner
Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
Coker Athletics (843)857-4202
jfaulkner@elahomecollection.com
Haven Faulkner Haven Faulkner
Operations Accounting Specialist
Office of Student Accounts 8433838023
hfaulkner@elahomecollection.com
Jia Fei Jia Fei
Assistant Professor in Biology
Biology (843)383-8083
jfei@elahomecollection.com
Justin Ferrell Justin Ferrell
Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations
Office of Alumni Engagement (843) 383-8384
ferrell@elahomecollection.com
Phyllis G. Fields Phyllis G. Fields
Professor of Theatre
Theatre (843) 383-8383
pfields@elahomecollection.com
Katie Flaherty Katie Flaherty
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
Administration 843.857.4227
kflaherty@elahomecollection.com
Joseph E. Flaherty Joseph E. Flaherty
Professor of Biology; Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives
Biology (843) 383-8079
jflaherty@elahomecollection.com
Elizabeth Floyd Elizabeth Floyd
Assistant Director of Kalmia Gardens
Kalmia Gardens (843) 383-8145
efloyd@elahomecollection.com
Destiny Floyd Destiny Floyd
Admissions Counselor
Office of Undergraduate Admissions (843) 383-8052
dfloyd@elahomecollection.com
Eliza Franklin Eliza Franklin
Coach Spirit Squad
Coker Athletics 843-383-3864
eliza.franklin@elahomecollection.com
Caroline Fulghum Caroline Fulghum
Coordinator and Student Success Coach
Student Success Center (843) 857-4131
cfulghum@elahomecollection.com
Amber Gainey Amber Gainey
Manager of Retail Operations
Bookstore (843)857-4111
amalphus@elahomecollection.com
Christian Gallman Christian Gallman
Baseball Assistant Coach
Coker Athletics (843)857-4287
kgallman@elahomecollection.com
Angela M. Gallo Angela M. Gallo
Professor of Dance; Dean, School of Visual and Performing Arts
Dance (843) 383-8381
agallo@elahomecollection.com
Eugene Burwin Galloway Eugene Burwin Galloway
Head Coach for Cross Country and Track
Coker Athletics (843)857-4146
egalloway@elahomecollection.com
Chen Gao Chen Gao
Assistant Professor of Art
Art (843)383-8151
cgao@elahomecollection.com
Jonathan Garren Jonathan Garren
Instruction and Outreach Librarian, Assistant Professor of Library Science
Library (843) 383-8126
jgarren@elahomecollection.com
Margaret J. Godbey Margaret J. Godbey
Associate Professor of English, Director of the Writer's Studio, Director of Educational Travel, and Fulbright Program Advisor
Education (843) 383-8118
mgodbey@elahomecollection.com
Lynn Griffin Lynn Griffin
Vice President for Athletics and Athletic Facilities
Coker Athletics (843) 383-8071
lgriffin@elahomecollection.com
Brian Guidry-LeTraunik Brian Guidry-LeTraunik
Assistant Professor in Theatre
Theatre (843)383-8170
bguidryletraunik@elahomecollection.com
Nathaniel Gulledge Nathaniel Gulledge
Associate Professor of Art; Coordinator of the Art Program
Art (843) 383-8152
ngulledge@elahomecollection.com
John Hackney John Hackney
Head Golf Coach
Coker Athletics (843) 857-4216
jhackney@elahomecollection.com
James Hall James Hall
Upward Bound Program Director
Student Services (843) 857-4198
jhall@elahomecollection.com
Reed Hanna Reed Hanna
Clinical Faculty in Music; Coordinator of Instrumental Studies; Director - Coker University Concert Band
Music (843) 383-8064
rhanna@elahomecollection.com
Natalie Harder Natalie Harder
President of Coker University
Office of the President
nharder@elahomecollection.com
Wesley Hardymon Wesley Hardymon
Director of Business Operations
Finance Office (843) 383-8024
whardymon@elahomecollection.com
Michele Harris Michele Harris
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, Clinical Coordinator
Nursing 843-383-8317
mharris@elahomecollection.com
Carolyn Hart Carolyn Hart
Dean of Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing
Nursing (843) 383-8313
chart@elahomecollection.com
Cole Heatherly Cole Heatherly
Director of Residence Life
Office of Residence Life (843) 383-8171
cheatherly@elahomecollection.com
Susan Henderson Susan Henderson
Provost and Dean of the Faculty
Office of the Provost (843) 383-8264
shenderson@elahomecollection.com
Daniel T. Hill Daniel T. Hill
Assistant Director of Kalmia Gardens
Kalmia Gardens (843) 383-8145
dhill@elahomecollection.com
Darrell Holliday, Jr. Darrell Holliday, Jr.
Professor of Business
Business Administration (843) 383-8114
dholliday@elahomecollection.com
Dr. Elizabeth Holmes Dr. Elizabeth Holmes
Clinical Faculty in Voice, Director of the Coker Community Music Program
Music
Audrey Holmes Audrey Holmes
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
Nursing (843)383-8316
aholmes@elahomecollection.com
Sam Hoyt Sam Hoyt
Director of Student Success
Office of Student Services 843-383-8036
shoyt@elahomecollection.com
Tammy Huskey Tammy Huskey
Accounts Payable & Accounting Analyst
Finance Office (843) 383-8027
thuskey@elahomecollection.com
Mal Hyman Mal Hyman
Associate Professor of Sociology
Sociology (843) 383-8100
mhyman@elahomecollection.com
John Jewell John Jewell
Professor of Physical Education and Sport Studies
Physical Education and Sport Studies (843) 383-8166
jjewell@elahomecollection.com
Jody L. Johnson Jody L. Johnson
Coordinator of College Services
Mailroom (843) 857-4200
mjohnson@elahomecollection.com
Haley Jones Haley Jones
Assistant Softball Coach
Coker Athletics (843)857-4284
hjones@elahomecollection.com
Joseph Kammerer Joseph Kammerer
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Coker Athletics (843) 383-8073
jkammerer@elahomecollection.com
Dr. Marvin Keene Dr. Marvin Keene
Dean, School of Business / Professor of Business
School of Business 843-383-8266
Janice Kiser Janice Kiser
Clinical Assistant Professor
Wiggins School of Education (843) 383-8399
jkiser@elahomecollection.com
Eileen Klang Eileen Klang
Program Director-Associate Professor of Nursing
Nursing (843) 383-8318
eklang@elahomecollection.com
Julia Klimek Julia Klimek
Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies; Director of Interdisciplinary Studies Program
English (843) 383-8059
jklimek@elahomecollection.com
Adjetey Klufio Adjetey Klufio
Assistant Dance Professor
Dance (843)383-8393
aklufio@elahomecollection.com
Rhonda Knight Rhonda Knight
Professor of English; James Wayne Lemke Chair in University Service and Leadership
English (843) 383-8120
rknight@elahomecollection.com
Fredrick Kondla Fredrick Kondla
Baseball Coach
Coker Athletics (843)383-8105
fkondla@elahomecollection.com
Michael Lamberti Michael Lamberti
Men's Basketball Coach
Coker Athletics (843)383-8092
mlamberti@elahomecollection.com
Victoria Lawhon Victoria Lawhon
Assistant Director of Recruitment
Office of Undergraduate Admissions (843) 857-4102
vlawhon@elahomecollection.com
Alyssa Loo Alyssa Loo
Graduate Assistant
Coker Athletics
alyssa.loo@elahomecollection.com
Justin Lyde Justin Lyde
Systems Administrator
Information Technology 843-383-8323
jlyde@elahomecollection.com
David Mack David Mack
Graduate Assistant for Athletics Media Relations
Coker Athletics
dmack@elahomecollection.com
Jose Mancilla Jose Mancilla
Institutional Reporting Coordinator Data Analyst
Office of Academic Records (843)857-4228
jmancilla@elahomecollection.com
Jade McDowell Jade McDowell
Administrative Assistant Upward Bound Trio Student Support Services
TRIO Student Support Services (843) 857-4125
jmcdowell@elahomecollection.com
Whitney McFadden Whitney McFadden
Upward Bound Counselor
TRIO Student Support Services (843)857-4193
wmcfadden@elahomecollection.com
Sandy F. McKenzie Sandy F. McKenzie
IT Specialist and Project Coordinator
Information Technology (843) 383-8086
smckenzie@elahomecollection.com
James E. McLaughlin James E. McLaughlin
Professor of Physical Education and Sport Studies
Physical Education and Sport Studies (843) 383-8355
jmclaughlin@elahomecollection.com
Ariel Miles Ariel Miles
Operations Support Specialist
Office of Undergraduate Admissions (843) 857-4194
amiles@elahomecollection.com
Kelly Miller Kelly Miller
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nursing (843)383-8314
kmiller@elahomecollection.com
Felicia Miller Felicia Miller
Director of Financial Aid
Office of Student Financial Planning (843) 847-4117
fmiller@elahomecollection.com
Adenife Modile Adenife Modile
Assistant Professor Of Sociology And Coordinator Of The Sociology Program
Sociology (843)383-8060
amodile@elahomecollection.com
Shawna Barnett Moffitt Shawna Barnett Moffitt
Special Lecturer in Communication
Communication (843)383-8069
smoffitt@elahomecollection.com
Gita Mohanty Gita Mohanty
Assistant Professor of Biology
Biology (843)383-8099
gmohanty@elahomecollection.com
Sharon S. Moore Sharon S. Moore
Financial Aid Counselor
Office of Student Financial Planning (843) 857-4113
smoore@elahomecollection.com
Reggie Mosley Reggie Mosley
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Coker Athletics (843)857-4285
rmosley@elahomecollection.com
Heather Norment Heather Norment
Executive Assistant to the President
Office of the President (843) 383-8010
hnorment@elahomecollection.com
Melinda B. Norris Melinda B. Norris
Associate Professor
Business Administration (843) 383-8148
mnorris@elahomecollection.com
Courtney Ciera O’Neal, MA, MS, ADC Courtney Ciera O’Neal, MA, MS, ADC
Assistant Professor of Wellness

coneal@elahomecollection.com
Karen Ortiz Karen Ortiz
Coordinator for Student Internships, Certification and Dual Enrollment
Wiggins School of Education (843) 383-8137
kortiz@elahomecollection.com
Dr. Suzanne Parker Dr. Suzanne Parker
Professor of Physical Education and Sport Studies
Physical Education and Sport Studies (843) 383-8257
sparker@elahomecollection.com
Robert Parland Robert Parland
Wrestling Coach
Coker Athletics (843) 857-4214
rparland@elahomecollection.com
Joshua Peters Joshua Peters
Technical Director
Theatre (843)383-8382
jpeters@elahomecollection.com
Chris A. Pierce Chris A. Pierce
Grounds Supervisor
Kalmia Gardens (843) 383-8145
cpierce@elahomecollection.com
Charlie Poag Charlie Poag
Director of Information Technology
Information Technology 843-383-8398
cpoag@elahomecollection.com
Holly Poag Holly Poag
Strategic Communications Manager
Office of Marketing and Communications (843) 857-4215
hpoag@elahomecollection.com
Hugh Pressley Hugh Pressley
Coordinator Of The First Year Experience & Student Transitions
Office of Student Services (843)857-4132
hpressley@elahomecollection.com
Sydney Price Sydney Price
Student Success First Year Student Transitions Librarian
Library (843)383-8128
sprice@elahomecollection.com
Laurence Prince Laurence Prince
Gallery Director
School of Visual & Performing Arts
laurence.prince@elahomecollection.com
Donna Quick Donna Quick
Vice President of Student Experience
Office of Student Services (843)383-8198
dquick@elahomecollection.com
Jennifer Borgo Raia Jennifer Borgo Raia
Professor of Biology; Director of the Honors Program; Coordinator of the Environmental Studies Minor; Coordinator of Biology Program
Biology (843) 383-8396
jborgo@elahomecollection.com
Claudine Rayess Claudine Rayess
Associate Professor of Nursing and Graduate Nursing Programs Coordinator
Nursing (843) 383-8315
crayess@elahomecollection.com
Jennifer S. Rhodes Jennifer S. Rhodes
Assistant to the Provost
Office of the Provost (843) 383-8012
jrhodes@elahomecollection.com
Robin L. Richardson Robin L. Richardson
Director of International Student Services Student Success Coach
Student Success Center (843) 383-8021
rrichardson@elahomecollection.com
Kenneth Roach II Kenneth Roach II
Director of Admissions
Enrollment Management (843) 383-8054
kroach@elahomecollection.com
Rory Robinson Rory Robinson
University Store Associate, Special Projects
Bookstore
rrobinson@elahomecollection.com
Julia Rowland Julia Rowland
Senior Associate Director of Athletics
Coker Athletics (843) 857-4101
jrowland@elahomecollection.com
Daniel J. Schmotzer Daniel J. Schmotzer
Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness
Physical Education and Sport Studies (843) 858-0739
dan.schmotzer@elahomecollection.com
Natalia Schradle Natalia Schradle
Assistant Professor of Dance
Dance (843) 383-8067
nschradle@elahomecollection.com
Randy Self Randy Self
Clinical Assistant Professor of Education
Wiggins School of Education (843) 383-8132
rself@elahomecollection.com
Austin Sheppard Austin Sheppard
Assistant Professor of Art
Art (843) 383-8150
asheppard@elahomecollection.com
Michael L. Siegfried Michael L. Siegfried
Professor of Criminology and Sociology
Criminology
msiegfried@elahomecollection.com
Tom Simpson Tom Simpson
Men's and Women's Tennis Coach
Coker Athletics (843) 495-2735
tsimpson@elahomecollection.com
Meredith Sims Meredith Sims
Associate Professor of Dance; Coordinator of Dance Program
Dance (843) 383-8335
msims@elahomecollection.com
Adrienne Singletary Adrienne Singletary
Director of Fan Engagement and Event Management
Coker Athletics (843) 383-4278
asingletary@elahomecollection.com
Darlene B. Small Darlene B. Small
Director of the Center for Diversity, Interfaith, and Inclusion Education
Center for Diversity, Interfaith & Inclusion Education (843) 383-8039
dsmall@elahomecollection.com
Andrew Smith Andrew Smith
Head E-Sports Coach
Coker Athletics (843) 857-4274
ajsmith@elahomecollection.com
Scott Smith Scott Smith
Clinical Assistant Professor Of First Year Writing
English (843)383-8116
ssmith@elahomecollection.com
Lexi Smith Lexi Smith
Graduate Assistant for Women's Volleyball
Coker Athletics
lexi.smith@elahomecollection.com
Pingyi Song Pingyi Song
Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities
Music 843-383-8601
psong@elahomecollection.com
Joseph Stevano Joseph Stevano
Associate Professor of Business
Business Administration (843) 383-8041
jstevano@elahomecollection.com
Lisa Stockdale Lisa Stockdale
Dean of Education; Coordinator of Early Childhood and Elementary Education Programs
Wiggins School of Education (843) 383-8133
lstockdale@elahomecollection.com
Sarah Swaim Sarah Swaim
Admissions Counselor and Campus Visit Coordinator
Office of Undergraduate Admissions (843) 857-4141
sswaim@elahomecollection.com
Ambrosia D. Teabo Ambrosia D. Teabo
Student Accounts Manager
Office of Student Accounts (843) 383-8026
ateabo@elahomecollection.com
Cheryl Telligman Cheryl Telligman
Student Success Access Services, Evening Librarian
Library 843-383-8127
ctelligman@elahomecollection.com
Frederick Thomas Frederick Thomas
Assistant Psychology Professor
Psychology (843)383-8103
fthomas@elahomecollection.com
Samuel Tuten Samuel Tuten
Graduate Assistant
Coker Athletics
samuel.tuten@elahomecollection.com
Christopher Valdez Christopher Valdez
Director of Athletics Media Relations
Coker Athletics (843)383-4275
cvaldez@elahomecollection.com
Sara Vaughn Sara Vaughn
Director of Accounting and Finance
Finance Office 8433838025
svaughn@elahomecollection.com
Tony Vu Tony Vu
Graduate Assistant
Coker Athletics
tony.vu@elahomecollection.com
James Wacker James Wacker
Assistant Professor of Business, Program Coordinator of the Master of Science in Management and Leadership (MSML)
School of Business (843) 857-4199
jwacker@elahomecollection.com
Xingjian Wang Xingjian Wang
Assistant Professor Of Chemistry And Coordinator Of General Science Program And Chemical Lab Safety
Chemistry (843)383-8089
xwang@elahomecollection.com
Joshua Webb Joshua Webb
Associate Professor of Theatre; Coordinator of the Theatre Program; Director of Performance Services
Theatre (843) 383-8378
jwebb@elahomecollection.com
Stephanie Weiss Stephanie Weiss
Assistant Professor of Business
Business Administration (843) 383-8113
sweiss@elahomecollection.com
Angela F. White Angela F. White
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Office of Student Financial Planning (843) 857-4114
awhite@elahomecollection.com
Tracy Whitted Tracy Whitted
Program Coordinator for the MS in College Athletic Administration Program; Clinical Faculty in Business
M.S. College Athletic Administration (505) 730-7377
twhitted@elahomecollection.com
Menake Wijerathne Menake Wijerathne
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics (843) 383-8093
mwijerathne@elahomecollection.com
Michael Williamson Michael Williamson
Director, Campus Safety and Security
Campus Safety (843) 383-8194
mwilliamson@elahomecollection.com
Alexander Willie Alexander Willie
Clinical Associate Professor Of Chinese
Chinese (843)857-4220
awille@elahomecollection.com
Jim Willis Jim Willis
Acquisitions Coordinator Cataloging Access Services Librarian
Library 18433838130
jwillis@elahomecollection.com
Marlon Witherspoon, MBA Marlon Witherspoon, MBA
Admissions Counselor
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 704-502-1909
mwitherspoon@elahomecollection.com
Graham Wood Graham Wood
Professor of Music; Co-Coordinator of the Music Program
Music (843) 383-0457
gwood@elahomecollection.com
Sheridyn Woofter Sheridyn Woofter
Graduate Assistant for Women's Soccer
Coker Athletics
sheridyn.woofter@elahomecollection.com

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