Keene State Welcomes New Faculty Members in Seven Academic Programs · News · Keene State College
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As of the fall semester 2021, seven new faculty members will also come to the college to teach challenging programs. The new professors bring their students extensive teaching and professional experience in the fields of architecture, business administration, education, journalism and public relations, nursing, human performance and movement science as well as psychology.
We are pleased to announce the following new faculty members:
Mohammadmehdi Danesh, architecture: Mohammadmehdi Danesh received his Associate Degree in Architecture from Hafez For-Profit and Non-Governmental University in Iran. He received his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Zabol University and his master’s degree in architectural engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology. He is doing a PhD in architecture from Texas A&M. He brings his architectural background, including experience with residential and interior design projects, and research with a clear interest in sustainability.
Saira Fida, Esq., Business Administration: Saira Fida received her bachelor’s degree and master of accountancy from the Fisher School of Accounting. She received her Juris Doctor degree from Levin College of Law, University of Florida. While Saira has extensive experience in the fields of data analysis, tax law, environmental law, and all types of accounting, she also has experience teaching undergraduate degrees, having served as a lecturer at the University of Miami.
Dr. Erica Holyoke, education: Dr. Holyoke earned her bachelor’s degree from Tufts University in Child Development and Peace and Justice Studies and her teacher certification; she received her Masters of Education from the University of Texas at Austin in Multicultural Special Education; and holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Language and Literacy Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. She has taught extensively in public elementary schools and has served as the district’s senior literacy coordinator, as well as assistant principal and special education coordinator. Dr. Holyoke also has basic teaching experience. Her dissertation, Literacy, Justice and Love in Early Childhood Education and Teacher Preparation, reflects her extensive commitment to literacy education.
Dr. Kimberly Lauffer, Journalism, Multimedia and Public Relations: Dr. Lauffer holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in journalism from the state of Michigan; and she received her PhD in Mass Communication from the University of Florida. Dr. Lauffer has extensive experience in journalism, mass media and public relations, having worked as a writer, editor, reporter, strategist and photographer for magazines, digital and print media, events, institutions and newspapers. Dr. Lauffer also has extensive undergraduate teaching experience, including service at Towson University, the University of Florida, Bowling Green State University, and Ball State University.
Dr. Kimberly McKane, Nursing: Dr. McKane earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Rivier University and a doctorate in nursing practice from Rush University School of Nursing in Chicago. Dr. McKane has extensive experience in pediatric intensive care units, including serving at Boston Children’s Hospital and John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida. In addition to her experience as a practitioner, she is a dedicated trainer who helps train nursing students and offers training on intensive care topics.
Martin (Marty) Testo, Human Performance and Movement Science: Martin Testo combines his experience as an educator, coach and educational leader to work as a clinical assistant professor at Keene State. He received his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Keene State and his master’s of education from Springfield College. He has taught undergraduate courses in Sports and Recreation Management Principles of Coaching and Physical Education Management. Marty served as the director of athletics and activities at Leland and Gray Union Middle / High School; as the head coach of baseball at Leland and Gray; and as head coach of the Keene Swamp Bats from 2004 to 2012.
Dr. Shailee Woodard, Psychology: Dr. Woodard received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Pacific Lutheran University and her master’s degree and doctorate in experimental psychology from the University of Montana. Her articles deal with far-reaching topics such as socio-ecological influences on political ideology, the positive connection between children’s play and the attribution of human characteristics to non-human things, measurement of the perceived threat from COVID-19, socio-ecological influences on political freedom, well-being, social trust and more.
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