• BIO221 Principles of Microbiology
• BIO241 General Genetics
• BIO101 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

• Bachelor’s degree, biochemistry, Allegheny College
• Doctorate degree, genetics, Case Western Reserve University

• Adjunct instructor, Cuyahoga Community College
• Adjunct instructor, Wayne College
• Postdoctoral fellowship in lab of Dr. George Stark, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  

• Genetics Society of America
• American Society for Microbiology

• Albrecht, E.B., and H.K. Salz The Drosophila sex determination gene snf is utilized for the establishment of the female specific splicing pattern of Sex-lethal.  Genetics 134:801-807.
• Albrecht, E.B., Hunyady, A., Stark, G.R., and T.E. Patterson 2000. Mechanisms of sod2 gene amplification in Schizzosaccaromyces pombe. Biol. Cell 11:873-886.   
• Conference Presentation:
  Learning Strategy Sessions: Teach Students the Tools to Succeed and Persist! A Learning Strategy Session for Community College Students, based on the work of Dr. Saundra McGuire. OATYC Fall 2017.
• Teaching presentation: Teachers Can Facilitate Academic Success for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome. Best Practices, Spring, 2017. Stark State College.

Dr. Albrecht, also known as Dr. A, has been teaching college since 2001. Enjoying and appreciating the student diversity at community colleges, she challenges students to achieve more than they knew they could. Her optimism and hard work result in a teaching style that facilitates student success. She is passionate about teaching and science – especially the topics of human health, public health, holistic health and human genetics – and she is especially interested in the human microbiota (normal flora) and their positive effects on human health. Dr. A is an honors program instructor and has developed W2 (hybrid) classes. In addition to teaching, she enjoys thrift shopping, yoga, boating and playing her 1941 Steinway baby grand piano.

• BIO126 Science, Energy and Environment
• BIO 127 Human Bio
• BIO 141 General Bio 1
• BIO 142 General Bio 2

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Hiram College
• Master’s degree in botany, University of Texas
• Doctorate degree in limnology/environmental microbiology, Kent State University

• Stark State/Canton City Schools Early College
• Mentor for BIO 126 Science, Energy and Environment
• Ecological consultant
• GIS consultant

• American Society Plant Taxonomists
• Botanical Society America
• International Association Great Lakes Research

Curtis is a broadly trained biologist with ecological interests and research. He originally started training to be a veterinarian, but later found his passion in studying aquatic biology/ecology. He uses traditional and molecular tools to answer questions of interest, such as trying to find out the meaning of life and how we as humans fit into that picture. He is an avid outdoorsman and volunteer to the Boy Scouts with backcountry hiking experience (Philmont).

• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
• Human Biology
• Medical Terminology

• University of Akron
• Life Chiropractic College; Marietta, Georgia

• Chiropractic practice, 1989-2009
• Owned Village Square Chiropractic Center, Fairlawn, 1992-2017
• Adjunct faculty, The University of Akron, 2008
• Full-time faculty at Stark State College since 2010

After practicing chiropractic for 20 years, Dr. Gruich brought his communication skills to Stark State College. As a chiropractic physician, he was a continuing education instructor for Activator Methods, Inc. He also was team chiropractor for Buchtel High School basketball program from 1993 -1999. He has made presentations at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and has spoken at several health care facilities on back injury prevention. He was awarded the Stark State College Distinguished Teaching Award in 2011-12.

• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
• Anatomy and Physiology I and II

• Master of science degree, biology, human and animal physiology, The University of Akron

• Cardiovascular surgery research, NEOMED and Summa Health Care
• Associate lecturer in biology, The University of Akron, UA Medina and Wayne campuses
• Adjunct instructor in biology, Tri-C Westlake and West campuses

• Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta)
• American Physiological Society

Professor Langworthy joined Stark State as a full-time biology faculty member in 2010. She loves being in the classroom with students sharing her knowledge and passion for anatomy and physiology. When not in the classroom, she dedicates her time to tutoring and advising students and she is the advisor for the TriBeta Xi Zeta Club.  She is a member of Stark’s Honors College Oversight Committee and BRIDGE. In the past, she has acted as the Ohio Science and Engineering Expansion Project grant (National Sciences Foundation) coordinator, collaborating with The Ohio State University to increase female and under-represented persons’ enrollment in STEM programs at Stark State and OSU. Her current research is focused on the impact of microinequities on a student’s stress response behaviors and degree completion. In 2014 she received Stark State’s Distinguished Teacher award, and was the National Alliances for Partnerships in Equity 2015 Rising Star awardee.

• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Principles of Human Structure and Function

• Bachelor of science degree, biological science/pre-medicine, Ohio University
• Bachelor of science degree, human biology, National College of Chiropractic
• Doctor of chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic

• Higher Learning Commission Peer Corps
• AQIP coordinator
• TAG/OTM/CTAG coordinator
• Licensed chiropractic physician in Ohio

Dr. Miklo has been a faculty member at Stark State College since 2007, teaching courses in human anatomy and physiology. She also serves as a biology department coordinator, working with College Credit Plus partners; as OTM/TAG/CTAG coordinator, sitting on the college’s Curriculum Committee and working with the Ohio Department of Higher Education to ensure course transfer; and as an AQIP coordinator, assisting with accreditation-related activities. She also serves as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission Peer Corps. Prior to this, she was in private practice for 10 years as a chiropractic physician. In her free time, she enjoys tennis, gourmet cooking and spending time with her husband and cats.

• BIO 101 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
• BIO 121 Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIO 221 Principles of Microbiology

• Bachelor of science degree, exercise science, Brigham Young University
• Bachelor of science degree, human biology, National University of Health Sciences
• Doctor of chiropractic degree, National University of Health Sciences

• National University of Health Sciences, taught anatomy courses in the massage therapy and professional programs, 2008-2013
• Benedictine University, taught undergraduate anatomy courses, 2011-2013
• Truckee Meadows Community College, taught undergraduate anatomy and physiology courses, 2015-2017
• Sierra Nevada Family Medicine, chiropractor on staff, 2013-2017

• American Association of Clinical Anatomists
• Human Anatomy and Physiology Society

• Bakkum, Barclay and Miller, Nathan. “Back Muscles.” Bergman’s Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation. Edited by R. Shane Tubbs, et al., Wiley Blackwell, 2016, pp. 262-288.

Dr. Miller has been teaching anatomy and physiology classes since 2008, teaching at levels from a beginning anatomy class for massage therapy students to a doctoral-level class for chiropractic and naturopathic students. He has taught anatomy and physiology and microbiology at Stark State College since 2017. Dr. Miller also was a practicing chiropractor for many years, starting shortly after graduation at Elite Healthcare in downtown Chicago. He also opened his own practice, Miller Chiropractic, which he ran until his move to Sparks, Nevada. Most recently, he was the chiropractor on staff at Sierra Nevada Family Medicine, a multidisciplinary primary care physicians’ office. When not working, Dr. Miller enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.

• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology BIO101
• Science, energy and the environment BIO126
• Human Biology BIO127

• Master of science degree in integrative biology, Brigham Young University
• Bachelor of science degree in zoology, Brigham Young University

• Science department chair, Cochise College, Sierra Vista, AZ
• Community College Undergraduate Research Initiative workshop and research program development
• Ramsey Canyon Preserve volunteer, Nature Conservancy, Sierra Vista, AZ
• Lecturer, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT
• Utah’s Hogle Zoo intern

• Priddis, E., Rader, R., Belk, M., Schaalje, B., Merkley, S. 2009. Can Separation Along the Temperature Niche Axis Promote Coexistence Between Native and Invasive Species? Diversity and Distributions, 15(4), 682-691. DOI: 10.1111/j.1472-4642.2009.00573.x

Edmund Priddis is a recent transplant to Ohio from the West. As far back as he can remember, he wanted to be a zoologist, a desire and love that was furthered as he spent time outdoors in the small town in Wyoming where he grew up. He has fond memories of hiking, camping and visiting national parks and forests, interests that he continues to this day. He went to school and began teaching in Utah, and from there took his family and career to the southern border of Arizona where he was able to continue to teach and volunteer at nature reserves and visit many scenic areas. His focus in teaching is helping others appreciate and understand the beauty and importance of the living world and he wants all his students to become biologists. He enjoys exploring new areas with his wife and children.

• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Anatomy and Physiology II

• Doctorate degree, New York College of Podiatric Medicine
• Bachelor of science degree in biology, William Paterson University

• Full-time instructor, Stark State College, 2008- present
• Adjunct instructor, Stark State College, 1992 -2008
• Private practice, 1991-2000

Dr. Ryan graduated high school in 1979 and enrolled at William Paterson University as biology major. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1985, then entered the NY College of Podiatric Medicine. He dissected his first cadaver in 1986, going on to graduate in 1989 and then completing a residency in surgery. He moved to Ohio in 1992 and began teaching at Stark State College that same year.

• Principles of Human Structure and Function
• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Idaho State University
• Master’s degree in biology, Kent State University

• Past president, Human Anatomy and Physiology Society
• Reviewer of anatomy and physiology textbooks
• Member of Ohio’s Biology TAG Committee

• Human Anatomy and Physiology Society, president emeritus

Caryl started her teaching career at Stark State College (then Stark Technical College) in 1983 as an adjunct, followed by full-time status in 1994. Since 1993, she has served in many capacities as a member of the international Human Anatomy and Physiology Society, culminating in her role as president in 2010-11. As a faculty member, Caryl maintains involvement in many college-wide committees and task forces. She has served in a wide variety of leadership positions in Stark State’s Faculty Association and had a leading role in establishing the Faculty Association Scholarship for support of Stark State students.  Additionally (along with Christine Martin), Caryl was instrumental in developing the cadaver labs at the College, which have gained statewide recognition. Her teaching and commitment to students was recognized when she received Stark State’s Distinguished Teaching Award.

• BIO141General Biology I
• BIO242Cell & Molecular Biology
• BIO125Medical Terminology
• BIO221Microbiology

• Bachelor of arts degree in biology, Malone College
• Master of science degree in biology, University of Akron
• Doctorate degree in cell and molecular biology, Kent State University

• Allen, Kristi L., Tschantz, Deidra R., Awad, Keytam S., Lynch, William P.,  DeLucia, Angelo L.  A Plant Lignan, 3’-O-Methyl-Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Suppresses Papillomavirus E6 Protein Function, Stabilizes p53 Protein, and Induces Apoptosis in Cervical Tumor Cells.  Molecular Carcinogenesis.  Vol.  46, No. 7.  July 2007.
• Tschantz, Deidra R.,  Crockett, Elizabeth L., Niewiarowski, Peter H., Londraville, Richard L.  Cold Acclimation Strategy is Highly Variable Among the Sunfishes (Centrarchidae). Physiological and Biochemical Zoology. Vol.  75, No. 6. November/December 2002.

Deidra has been at Stark State College for 13 years, first as adjunct faculty from 2005-2009, and then full-time starting in 2009. She trained in cell and molecular biology through graduate school, where she had the opportunity to do some teaching in addition to research in the lab. She enjoyed both, but found teaching to be most rewarding. It’s exciting for her to see students come to understand difficult concepts that had previously been difficult for them. Deidra has enjoyed the opportunity to build relationships with students, to get to know them and help them achieve their career goals. She finds it very fulfilling to hear of student successes and know that she played a small part in their accomplishments.