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Master of Arts, Speech Communications; Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts: Speech

Education:
Doctorate of Chiropractic: National University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science, Human Anatomy: National University of Health Sciences
Bachelors of Science, Physiology: Northern Michigan University

Dr. Mya Hernandez is a Psychology Instructor at Lake Michigan College. Prior to joining LMC in 2019, Dr. Hernandez worked as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in Kalamazoo County, providing services to children with developmental disabilities. She has conducted research in literacy with students at-risk of academic failure, in interventions for children with developmental disabilities, and in adult training practices. Dr. Hernandez has experience applying behavior analytic principles in a variety of environments including juvenile centers, autism centers, schools, and adult education programs.

Education: PhD, Western Michigan University: Behavior Analysis; MA, Western Michigan University: Behavior Analysis; BS/BA, Western Michigan University: Behavioral Sciences/Spanish
Memberships: Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), American Psychological Association (APA)

Education: Ph.D. Western Michigan Science Education M.S. Western Michigan Biological Sciences B.A. Albion College Biology

Contributions: Work with Western Michigan University Elementary Education program since 1991.

Book: Howse-Kurtz. 2013. Ecosystems Problem Solving with Computer Simulation.

Phd, Science Education; Master of Science, Biological Science, Bachelor of Arts, Biology

Membership: Association of Science Teacher Education

Master of Fine Arts; Bachelor of Fine Arts

Master of Science, Elementary Education; Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education and Mathematics

Master of Music, Instrumental Performance; Bachelor of Arts, Music

Master of Music, Performance: Vocal; Bachelor of Arts, Piano Performance

ABD, Mathematics; Master of Science, Mathematics

Beth Lehner is an adjunct instructor in the College Life Studies program within the school of Arts and Sciences at LMC. She has been teaching at LMC since 2017 and also serves on the CARES Team (Coordination, Assistance, Response & Education) at LMC.

Beth received her bachelor's degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Michigan State University. She also attended Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis to receive a K-12 teaching accreditation. She taught middle and high school science and math courses prior to teaching at LMC. Her teaching philosophy is to create meaningful lesson plans, engage students in their learning, and invest in each student.

Doctor of Musical Arts, Music; Master of Music, Music; Bachelor of Arts, Music

I earned my Ph.D. in sociology at the University of Oregon. My research and teaching expertise includes the study of racial stratification in the United States, racial identity formation, and the experiences of students of color in higher education. I have additional research/teaching specialties in social media communications and Internet studies. Presently, my research examines the role of social media communications in racial identity formation for African American young adults in college.

In addition, as head of sociology, I am responsible for: curriculum design and cross-program collaboration; facilitating student access to resources; primary faculty advising to all sociology and social work majors.