Westminster College Added Six Full-Time Faculty

Westminster College recently added six new full-time faculty.

Dr. David O. Cushman, visiting professor of economics and chair of the Department of Economics and Business, earned his undergraduate degree from Stetson University and his master's and doctorate from Vanderbilt University. He comes to Westminster from the University of Saskatchewan, and has taught at the University of New Orleans and the University of South Florida. He can be reached at 724-946-7169 or e-mail cushmado@westminster.edu

John F. Gresh, visiting assistant professor of theatre, earned his undergraduate degree and his master's from Point Park University and has teacher certification for Fitzmaurice Voicework. He has taught at Point Park University and Winston-Thurston School. He is a private voice/speech and drama coach, as well as an actor, director, jazz pianist and vocalist. He can be reached at 724-946-7260 or e-mail greshjf@westminster.edu

Kristianne Kalata, visiting instructor of English, earned her undergraduate degree from Westminster College and her master's from Duquesne University. She comes to Westminster from Duquesne, and has taught at Community College of Allegheny County and ITT Technical Institute. She can be reached at 724-946-7350 or e-mail kalatak@westminster.edu.

Jonathan Moser, visiting lecturer of music, earned his undergraduate degrees at Harid Conservatory, University of the Pacific and Shenandoah University, and his master's from Arizona State University. He has taught at Grove City College, and is an instructor at Moser Violin Studio and director of music ministries at Providence Presbyterian Church. He can be reached at 724-946-7271.

Joel T. Postema, instructor of Spanish, earned his undergraduate degree from Calvin College and his master's from Western Michigan University. He comes to Westminster from Washington University and has taught at Western Michigan University. He can be reached at 724-946-7263 or e-mail postemjt@westminster.edu

Dr. Katherine Robertson, assistant professor of biology, earned her master's and Ph.D. from the University of London, U.K. She comes to Westminster from Duquesne University, and has taught at Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham College, and the University of Pittsburgh. She can be reached at 724-946-7213 or e-mail robertkl@westminster.edu.