
Faculty and Staff
Faculty
Haley Sigler
Director of Teacher Education, Associate Professor
- Newcomb Hall 107
- Email: siglerh@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8284
Sigler teaches courses on the foundations of education, teaching methods and childhood policies. Her research pertains to writing workshops, writing across the curriculum, and teacher education program development.
Chris Dobbins
Associate Professor of Music, Director of Instrumental Programs
- Wilson Hall 4029
- Email: dobbinsc@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8856
Dobbins leads the University Wind Ensemble and the University Orchestra. He also teaches courses in conducting; general music methods; secondary instrumental music methods; and the music, folklore and literature of Ireland.
Dick Kuettner
Adjunct Professor of Romance Languages and Teacher Education; Director, Global Discovery Laboratories
- Ruscio Center for Global Learning 138
- Email: kuettnerd@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8995
In addition to his responsibilities at the Ruscio Center for Global Learning, Kuettner teaches courses on teaching methods for world languages.
Shane Lynch
Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities
- Wilson Hall 4026
- Email: lynchs@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8697
Lynch, a noted conductor and composer, is W&L’s director of choral activities. He conducts the award-winning University Singers, Cantatrici and the Glee Club, and oversees W&L’s unique conductor mentorship/teacher preparation program.
Eric D. Moffa
Associate Professor of Education
- Newcomb Hall 107
- Email: moffae@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8778
Moffa teaches courses on the foundations of education, methods for middle and secondary education, and fieldwork in education. He has researched rural education, global and digital citizenship, and teaching controversial issues.
Staff
Melissa Gualtieri
Administrative Assistant
Serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Sociology and Anthropology Department, Education Studies Program, and Africana Studies Program.
Rebecca Perini
Director of Teacher Licensure and Accreditation
- Simpson House, second floor
- Email: rperini@wlu.edu
- Phone: 540-458-8748