Faculty
Ellen Bratslavsky, Ph.D.
![Ellen Bratslavsky](images/bratslavskyheadshot.jpg)
Ellen Bratslavsky is a full-time psychology professor at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus. She holds a Ph.D. in social psychology and a B.A. in psychology from Case Western Reserve University. Her areas of focus while in graduate school were self-control and self-esteem.
After receiving her degree, Bratslavsky taught at The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, John Carroll University and Ursuline College. She joined Tri-C in 2004, and has taught General Psychology, Honors General Psychology, Lifespan Development, Introduction to Aging, Psychology of Personality and Social Psychology.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and son, reading, watching movies, and baking.
ESS 2115
216-987-2312
ellen.bratslavsky@flcoastline.com
Kate Catanese, Ph.D.
![Kate Catanese](images/catanesebiosketchphoto.jpg)
Kate Catanese is a full-time psychology professor at Tri-C’s Western Campus. She holds a Ph.D. in experimental social psychology from Case Western Reserve University, and undergraduate degrees in sociology and psychology from John Carroll University.
Since joining Tri-C in 2006, Catanese has taught courses including General Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Psychology of Human Sexuality, Lifespan Development and Child Psychology. She previously taught at Case Western Reserve University, Florida State University and Saint Leo University. Her specific area of expertise is social psychology of the self and belongingness.
Catanese is involved with the Carol S. Franklin Social Science Speakers Series, the Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies certificate program advising board, and numerous Faculty Senate and AAUP committees. 她也是美国国立卫生研究院通往学士学位资助项目的前首席研究员和联合主任.
She lives in Cleveland with her spouse and their child. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gardening, conducting genealogical research and learning Italian.
WSS G 226B
216-987-5491
kate.catanese@flcoastline.com
Alan Gerding, M.A.
Alan Gerding is a full-time psychology professor at Tri-C’s Metro campus. 他拥有东卡罗莱纳大学临床心理学硕士学位和理学学士学位.A. in psychology from Case Western Reserve University. 他在研究生院的研究领域是成人临床治疗和神经心理学.
Most of Gerding’s clinical experience has been in the North Carolina prison system, providing therapy to inmates, most of which were serving a life sentence. He joined Tri-C in 2007 and has taught General Psychology, Lifespan Development, Adolescent Psychology, Psychology of Personality, and Social Psychology.
在业余时间,他经营着一家桌面游戏公司,喜欢妻子和狗的陪伴.
MLA 108C
216-987-4563
alan.gerding@flcoastline.com
Nahla Harik-Williams, Ph.D.
![Nahla Harik-Williams](images/nahlaharikwilliams.jpg)
Nahla Harik-Williams has been teaching at Cuyahoga Community College since 2000, and has also taught at John Carroll University and the University of Akron. A Clevelander for many years, she earned a B.A. in psychology from Case Western Reserve University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Akron.
在西校区,Harik-Williams定期教授普通心理学和精神病理学. 其他课程包括人格心理学和医疗保健提供者的跨文化能力. She regularly presents to the Psychology Club. Harik-Williams是一位热情的演讲者,他讲过与心理学相关的各种主题, clinical work, diversity and multiculturalism, the education of college students and technology in the classroom at Tri-C, other colleges, national conferences and to organizations in the community.
她在大学咨询中心和私人诊所与大学生有几年的临床工作经验, where she specialized in the treatment of eating disorders. 她的临床专业领域包括移民和国际学生问题, college students in general, treatment of anxiety, women’s issues, and eating and body-image concerns.
Her hobbies include reading, gardening, cooking, traveling and music. She performed with the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus for several years, but recently, hobbies have taken a back seat to her three young children.
WLA 224
216-987-5038
nahla.harik-williams@flcoastline.com
Courtney Kelley, Ph.D.
![Courtney Kelley](images/courtneykelley.jpg)
考特尼·凯利(Courtney Kelley)自2009年以来一直在英国最大赌博365网站任教,目前是东校区的全职心理学教授. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Bowling Green State University and received her B.A. in Psychology from Wittenberg University. While in graduate school, 她的研究领域包括儿童和青少年的攻击性和亲社会行为, child and adolescent body image, eating attitudes and eating behavior, and academic motivation.
Kelley regularly teaches General Psychology, Child Development, Lifespan Development, Honors Lifespan Development and Psychology of Human Sexuality. 她以将热情带入课堂而自豪,并努力为学生创造积极的学习体验.
When she is not at school, Kelley spends time with her spouse, three children and rescued Golden Retriever. She thoroughly enjoys doing yoga, listening to true crime podcasts (Criminal is the best), watching a good Netflix series, and eating Dr. Bratslavsky’s baked masterpieces.
ESS 2329
216-987-2663
Courtney.Kelley@flcoastline.com
Julia Krevans, Ph.D.
![Julia Krevans](images/juliakrevans.jpg)
Julia Krevans has been teaching full-time at Cuyahoga Community College since 1994. 西校区开设的课程包括社会科学中的定量方法, Honors General Psychology, General Psychology, Honors Child Growth and Development, Child Growth and Development, Life Span Development, Psychology of Personality, and Abnormal Psychology.
Krevans earned a B.A. in Psychology, magna cum laude, from The University of Michigan; a M.A. in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University; and a Ph.D. 在俄亥俄州立大学获得心理学学士学位,主修发展心理学.
At Tri-C, Krevans serves as the Faculty Advisor to the Psychology Club, the Director of the Institute for Poverty and Urban Education, a Founding Steering Committee member of the Robert L. Lewis Academy of Scholars, Co-chair of the Ohio Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference, a Member of Tri-C IRB, a Civitas Research Group member, and on the Student Success Committee.
Krevans’ interests include reading good fiction, social commentary and the news, home improvement projects, and planning and taking road trips along the East Coast to visit family.
WLA B220
216-987-5187
Julia.Krevans@flcoastline.com
Jessica McLaughlin, Ph.D.
![Jessica McLaughlin](images/jessicamclaughlin.jpg)
Jessica McLaughlin is excited to have joined Tri-C's Metro Campus faculty in 2019! Dr. McLaughlin received her B.A. from Grinnell College, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from Wayne State University.
While living in the Detroit area, she specialized in assessing and diagnosing children from low-income families. 随后,她在俄亥俄州担任兼职教授,后于2014年加入马里兰州蒙哥马利学院(Montgomery College)担任助理教授. During her five years at Montgomery College, she was the faculty adviser for the Psychology Club, helped psychology faculty incorporate open educational resources into their classes, and completed the Smithsonian Faculty Fellowship.
麦克劳克林热衷于将社会正义问题纳入她的课堂, with an emphasis on mental illness stigma, 通过与当地小学合作,让学生参与服务学习.
MLA 118G
216-987-4521
Jessica.McLaughlin@flcoastline.com
Michelle Nicopolis, Ph.D., LPCC
![Michelle Nicopolis](images/nicopolis-headshot.jpg)
Michelle Nicopolis, professor of psychology, has been at Tri-C since 2006. At Western Campus, Dr. Nic teaches General Psychology, Psychopathology, and Cross Cultural Competency for Healthcare Providers. Outside the classroom, Dr. Nic is the faculty advisor to Western Campus' Psychology Club, the interim Psi Beta 社区学院心理学荣誉协会顾问,是该协会的创始和活跃成员 Help Is Here initiative (mental wellness & suicide prevention), 并且是美国黑人委员会(BAC)和性取向与性别平等委员会(SOGE)的骄傲成员. Previously, Dr. Nic coordinated the Safe Zone program (LGBTQ+ education) and was faculty advisor to Lambda GSA.
俄亥俄州持牌心理学家和持牌专业临床咨询师(LPCC). Nic earned a Ph.D. in urban education and counseling (Cleveland State University), an M.A. in counseling and social psychology from Ball State University, a B.A. in communication, exercise/sport science and psychology from Hiram College, and a professional certificate in nutrition for optimal health, wellness and sports from Thomas Edison State University.
Leisure time is spent with family, friends, and dog Lucy; volunteering (Make-A-Wish, Ronald McDonald House, and more); traveling; exercising; going to concerts; baking; working jigsaw puzzles; and listening to '80s music.
WSS G 226E
216-987-5208
michelle.nicopolis@flcoastline.com
David Paulik, M.A.
![David Paulik](images/paulik.png)
David Paulik, assistant professor of psychology, has taught at the Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College since 2022. 他目前正在辛辛那提大学攻读发展与学习科学(教育心理学)博士学位. 他持有Kent State University的教育心理学硕士学位和Kent State University的生物学学士学位(辅修化学和心理学).
David’s teaching portfolio includes General Psychology, Life Span Development, Personality, Educational Psychology, and Quantitative/Research Methods. As an educational psychologist, David的研究兴趣包括学生在自主学习过程中对学习策略的选择,以及探究影响学习的因素, including memory processes and motivation. David是美国心理学会(APA)等专业组织的活跃成员。, APA Division 15 (Educational Psychology), APA Division 36 (Psychology of Religion and Spirituality), the American Educational Research Association (AERA), and the Ohio Chapter of the National Organization for Student Success (NOSS-OH).
In his free time, David enjoys being with family and friends, good food, catching up on political affairs, and spoiling the best dog, Milo.
SLT 227F
216-987-5868
David.Paulik@flcoastline.com
Stacey Souther, M.A.
![Stacey Souther](images/staceysouther.jpg)
Stacey S. 索瑟是英国最大赌博365网站东校区的心理学副教授. 她在托莱多大学获得发展心理学硕士学位,在海德堡大学获得生物学和心理学学士学位. She has been teaching psychology at Tri-C since 2004, including General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Child Growth and Development, Adolescent Psychology, Honors Child Growth and Development, and the First Year Success Seminar. Previously, she taught psychology at Heidelberg University, The University of Toledo and Owens Community College. Her areas of expertise are in cognitive development in infants and children, specifically language and perceptual skills.
Souther is actively engaged in a number of initiatives at Tri-C, 包括担任东校区的心理学协调员和教师发展协调员, serving on a number of Faculty Senate committees, and facilitating the Dynamic Teaching Faculty Learning Community. 她是礼来学院和大学教学会议的大使和会议评审员, co-chair for the 2020 Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges Conference, SAGE教学创新与专业发展奖评选委员会委员及候任主席, and belongs to the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, a division of the American Psychological Association.
In her free time, Souther chairs the Newcomer Council at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights and enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her husband, daughter, two cats, and her horse Miles.
ESS 2322
216-987-2523
stacey.souther@flcoastline.com
Bhavna Thakkar, Ph.D.
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Bhavna M. Thakkar是英国最大赌博365网站西海岸校区的心理学副教授. Thakkar earned her Ph.D. in social psychology at the University of Bombay, a certification from Stanford University, and completed her undergraduate degrees in psychology and the Sanskrit language, the oldest language in the world.
她于2010年成为三一学院的全职讲师,并于2013年被聘为终身教职员工. Thakkar teaches General Psychology, Lifespan Development, Social Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Child Growth and Development, Multicultural Health Psychology, and Abnormal Psychology. Her areas of expertise are in social, personality, health, lifespan development and positive psychology.
She is a member of the Human Resource Committee, CADRE (Curriculum Committee), student and faculty mentoring programs, Learning for Life, and the Library Committee. 她还在鲍德温华莱士大学和斯坦福大学从事研究, 是俄亥俄州心理学会和全球最大赌博365网站组织的成员. Thakkar可以用11种语言说话和写作,喜欢在三c学院教授心理学.
SLT 225B
216-987-5803
bhavnathakkar@flcoastline.com