Meet the Faculty

Tracy A. Linderholm

Ph.D.
Dean – Watson College of Education

Dr. Tracy Linderholm brings over 24 years of experience as an educator, administrator and leader. Most recently, she served as Associate Dean of the...

Symphony D. Oxendine

Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Graduate Education, Professional Programs, Research and Faculty Affairs – Watson College of Education

Dr. Symphony Oxendine is Associate Dean for Graduate Education, Professional Programs, Research and Faculty Affairs in the Watson College of Education at the University...

Zakaria Jouaibi

Ph.D.
Lecturer – Watson College of Education

Dr. Zakaria Jouaibi earned his Ph.D. in Curriculum, Instruction and Media Technology with a specialization in Teaching and Learning from Indiana State University in 2015. He...

Sheri Conklin

Ed.D.
Associate Professor and Assistant Chair of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education – Watson College of Education

Dr. Sheri Conklin is an Associate Professor in Instructional Technology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). She earned her Ed.D. in Educational...

Stephanie B. Caulder

D.M.
Dean – College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts 

Stephanie Caulder, a native of Wilmington, North Carolina, serves as Founding Dean of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts and Professor...

Paul A. Townend

Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Student Success and Policy – College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts

Born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Dr. Townend is a first generation American; his mother grew up in Cork, Ireland, and his father in Yorkshire...

Aaron Wilcox

Professor
Program Director – College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts

Education is our way to connect us to the community and reflect on the human experience.

Jessica Mesmer Magnus

Ph.D.
Dept. Chair/Professor, Management – Cameron School of Business

Dr. Magnus has been with UNCW since 2005 and serves as the Department Chair for the Cameron School’s Department of Management. Prior to returning...

Amanda Young

Ph.D.
Lecturer – Watson College of Education

Dr. Amanda Young brings a unique blend of higher education and industry experience to her teaching, with a professional background in learning and development,...