Dr. Brian Tucker has taught over twenty years in elementary schools and at the undergraduate level. He is the co-author of Transforming Literacy Teaching in the Era of Higher Standards. The Illinois Reading Council honored Dr. Tucker as the “Jerry Johns Teaching Educator of the Year” in 2017. He also presents at conferences to help
Gineen Vargas has served as the RISE Program Director since June 1, 2019.聽聽Gineen has served the Judson community exceptionally well as Tutor and ADA/504 Compliance Coordinator for the past five years, accommodating students, with a variety of special needs, on the Judson campus.聽聽Prior to this important role,聽Gineen聽was the Assistant to the Registrar and Commencement Coordinator
Solomon or 鈥淒r. Sean鈥� hails from the San Francisco Bay Area and is an Assistant Professor of Psychology. He earned his doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Science from Loma Linda University鈥檚 school of behavioral health where he won awards for being the top student in his class and for generating outstanding research.
Dr. Amy Warfel’s experience in the field of education began at the middle school level as both a teacher and administrator. She takes a research-based approach with practical application when teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Additionally, she is passionate about teachers developing positive rapport with students and promoting literacy in the classroom. Dr. Warfel enjoys
Bethany Timmons graduated from Judson with a Music Performance degree in 2016. She is married to Spencer, also a Judson alum, and they have two children. She received her master’s degree in Worship Studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies and is currently serving as the Worship Director at Springbrook Community Church
