Psychology Faculty
Richard Barr
Education: B.S. from Pennsylvania State University, M.Ed. from University of Pittsburgh, M.A. from Colorado Christian University.
Professional Experience: Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Arthur E. Bailey
Education: B.A. in Sociology from University of Maryland, M.S. in Human Resource Management from Nova Southeastern University.
Professional Experience: Human Resource Management Consultant; TQM Consultant, Florida State Government; Customer Service Supervisor, Florida Power and Light; QIP Training Program Coordinator, Corporate Training, Florida Power and Light; Examiner, Florida Governor’s Sterling Quality Award; President of Advantage Strategies Inc.
Patrick Carrington
Education: B.S. in Psychology/Counseling from Miami Christian College, M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Trinity International University, Doctorate in Urban Ministry at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Professional Experience: Youth Ministry Consultant; Urban Youth Leader Training Ministry.
Timothy J. Ellis
Education: B.S. in History and Philosophy from Bradley University, M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling from Southern Illinois University, Ph.D. Computing Technology in Education from Nova Southeastern University.
Professional Experience: Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University Graduate School; Department Chair, Fisher College Business Department; Systems Engineer, Creative Computing Solutions; Manager and Therapist, Drug Rehabilitation.
Haydee Fuentes
Education: B.A. in Interpersonal & Group Communication from Trinity International University, M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Trinity International University.
Professional Experience: Secondary Counselor and Faculty, Dade Christian School; District Manager, Webeco Foods, Inc.; Director of General Services, American Red Cross; Corporate Buyer/Fleet Administrator, Blazer Financial Services, Inc.
Michael W. Grogan
Education: B.A. in Christian Ministries from Malone College, M.A. in Psychology from Geneva College, Ph.D. in Psychology from Union Institute.
Professional Experience: Counselor/Therapist; Pastor; Clinical Director.
David Lewis
Education: B.A. in Psychology from Wayne State University, M.A. in Guidance and Counseling from Wayne State University, Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Professional Experience: Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Associate Pastor; Administrator; Conference Speaker; Author; Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Diamond Water Sports.
Annie Mecias
Education: B.A. in Psychology from Liberty University, M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Thomas University, Ph.D. Candidate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Barry University.
Professional Experience: Coordinator, College Reach-Out; Supervisor, Barry University Family Enrichment Center; Director of Counseling Services and School Counselor, Dade Christian School.
Eunice Puga
Education: B.S. in Christian Education/Psychology from Miami Christian College, M.B.A. in International Business from St. Thomas University, J.D. in Law from University of Miami.
Professional Experience: Attorney at Law; Caldwell Banker Real Estate; Accounting; Administration; Day Care Supervisor; Board Member.
George A. Rekers
Education: B.A. in Psychology from Westmont College,M.A. in Psychology from University of California at Los Angeles, M.B.A. in Executive Management from Southern Wesleyan University, M.Div. in Cross Cultural Ministry from Columbia International University, C. Phil in Psychology from University of California at Los Angeles, Th.D. in Practical Theology from University of South Africa, Ph.D. in Psychology from University of California at Los Angeles.
Professional Experience: Founding Chairman/CEO, Family Research Council; President/CEO, Logos Research Institute, Inc.; Chairman/CEO, InterAct International, Inc.; Vice President, Columbia Council for Internationals; Chairman, Faculty in Psychology and Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of South Carolina School of Medicine; Department Head and Professor, Kansas State University; Chief Psychologist and Associate Professor, University of Florida; Director, Child Gender Identity Clinic & Assistant Research Psychologist, U.C.L.A.; Visiting Scholar and Research Fellow, Harvard University.
Arthur A. Seidner
Education: B.A. in Bible from Miami Christian College, M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Trinity International University.
Professional Experience: Director of Records and Institutional Research/Registrar, Trinity International University.
Rebecca Stam
Education: B.S. in Early Education from Universidad Nacional Autonoma, Costa Rica, M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Trinity International University.
Professional Experience: Educator and Curriculum Writer.
James Thomas
Education: B.A. in Business Administration from Trinity International University, M.B.A. in Business Administration from University of Phoenix.
Professional Experience: Small Business Entrepreneur and Consultant; Founder and General Manager, Computer Systems and Software Inc., Missionary, Board Member.