Faculty
As a community of Christian scholars, we encourage students to develop themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually to their highest potential.
Faculty in the School of Education and Psychology have a broad range of backgrounds and experience, and each holds a doctoral degree. Their areas of specialty include cognitive development, the integration of faith and learning, student assessment, motivation, elementary STEM education, special education, creativity and learning, international literacy education, remediation in reading, and much more.
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Maria Bastien Valenca
Dean, Professor of Education
(509) 527-2212 | maria.bastien@wallawalla.edu
Ph.D. in education, University of Ottawa, 2017; M.A. in English literature and language, University of Windsor, 2011; B.A. in English literature and language, 2010; B.S. in public relations/journalism, Pacific Union College, 2004
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Melody Ezpeleta
Assistant Professor of Psychology
(509) 527-2687 | melody.ezpeleta@wallawalla.edu
D.M.F.T., Loma Linda University, 2022; M.S. in marital and family therapy, Loma Linda University, 2018; B.S. in psychology, Walla Walla University, 2015
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Brian Hartman
Associate Professor of Education
(509) 527-2940 | brian.hartman@wallawalla.edu
Ph.D. in science education, Oregon State University, 2016; M.A.T. in science education, Andrews University, 1996; B.S. in engineering, Walla Walla University, 1993; B.S. in biology, Walla Walla University, 1993
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Linda Ivy
Professor of Psychology
(509) 527-2216 | linda.ivy@wallawalla.edu
Ph.D. in clinical psychology, University of Oregon, 2005; M.S. in psychology, University of Oregon, 2001; B.S. in psychology, University of Oregon, 1999; A.S. in graphics technology, Walla Walla University, 1980
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Amanda Ramoutar
Associate Professor of Education and Psychology
(509) 527-2281 | amanda.ramoutar@wallawalla.edu
Ph.D. in inclusive education, The University of the West Indies, 2023; M.Sc. in psychology, University of South Wales, 2021; M.Ed. in inclusive and special education, The University of the West Indies, 2014; B.Ed. in special needs education, The University of Trinidad and Tobago, 2012; Dip. in human resource management, the Association of Business Executives, 2011; Adv.Dip. in business information systems, The Association of Business Executives, 2010
Staff
Larissa Edmister
Field Placement Liaison and Administrative Assistant
(509) 527-2924 | larissa.edmister@wallawalla.edu
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Stephanie Onthank
Academic Advisor and Certification Officer, Curriculum Library Contact
(509) 527-2210 | stephanie.onthank@wallawalla.edu
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Elizabeth Yaw
Assistant Preschool Director, Child Development Center
(509) 527-2252 | elizabeth.yaw@wallawalla.edu
Contract Faculty & University Supervisors
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Kathy Forbis
Contract Faculty
(509) 527-2623 | kathleen.forbis@wallawalla.edu
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Debbie Muthersbaugh
Contract Faculty
debbie.muthersbaugh@wallawalla.edu
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Jennifer Stacey
University Supervisor
jennifer.stacey@wallawalla.edu
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Professors Emeriti
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