Our faculty members are committed, caring, and creative
In addition to teaching and advising, they continue to develop their own aesthetic visions through personal and commercial projects. Many of our faculty members have shown their work in national and international exhibitions. In addition, several have published books and scholarly papers, and many have been featured in numerous publications, including Artists Magazine, Art in America, Fiber Arts, Ceramic Monthly, Metalsmith, American Craft, Print, Communication Arts, Photoshop User, Layers, AIGA Eye on Design, and Step by Step.
Steven Brower, Adjunct Professor, former Illustration Program Coordinator, and former Director for the Graphic Design/Illustration MFA Program for Working Professionals
Steven Brower is an award-winning graphic designer and author. He’s the former director of the Marywood University “Get Your Master’s with the Masters” low-residency MFA program for designers and illustrators in Scranton, PA. His design writing appears regularly in national and international annuals and other publications, and he has lectured nationally on the subject of design and creativity. He’s the author of several books, including Woody Guthrie Artworks; Satchmo: The Life and Art of Louis Armstrong; Breathless Homicidal Slime Mutants: The Art of the Paperback, and From Shadow to Light: The Life and Art of Mort Meskin.
Mark Chuck, Adjunct Professor, Ceramics Studio Technician
Mark Chuck is a skilled ceramic artist, lifelong fisherman, and dedicated educator. As an Adjunct Professor of Ceramics and Ceramics Studio Technician at Marywood University, he shares his passion for the craft with aspiring artists. With a Bachelor of Visual Arts degree from Keystone College and training under renowned ceramic artists, Mark has honed his craft for over 20 years. Inspired by the natural beauty of northeastern Pennsylvania, particularly its aquatic life, Mark’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, garnering recognition and awards. His unique style and innovative glazing techniques have been featured in Ceramics Monthly magazine and the book 500 Teapots — Volume II. Beyond his academic and artistic pursuits, Mark has taught community ceramics classes, further demonstrating his commitment to sharing his knowledge and fostering creativity. To view Mark’s work, visit www.markchuck.com.
Stephen Colley, Adjunct Professor, Sculpture Studio Technician
Stephen Colley, a seasoned sculptor with over 30 years of experience, brings his expertise in sculpture and 3D materials to Marywood University. He is currently working on the Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park in Archbald, PA, where he is creating bronze statues to honor veterans. Inspired by his father’s military service, Stephen aims to capture the hardships and sacrifices of soldiers. His work offers students hands-on experience in bronze casting, allowing them to contribute to a meaningful memorial. Colley’s sculptures, such as the powerful “No Man Left Behind” scene and the poignant soldier’s battle cross, aim to evoke emotions and honor the service of veterans. By depicting the realities of war, rather than just the glory, he hopes to create a lasting tribute. His dedication to his craft and his commitment to honoring veterans make him a valuable asset to the Marywood community.
Stephen Garrison, Associate Professor Interior Architecture, Art Department Chair
Stephen Garrison is a tenured Associate Professor of Interior Architecture with over 20 years of experience teaching design courses. He serves as Director of Communication for the Interior Design Educators Council Foundation and President of the University Hall of Innovation, fostering student connections with the design industry. Additionally, he hosts a design webcast featuring Marywood students and industry professionals. Beyond teaching in both the Art Department and the School of Architecture, Garrison is an active artist and researcher, presenting nationally and internationally on design pedagogy and higher education. His commitment to the field is recognized by his appointment to the Board of Directors of the Interior Design Educators Council Foundation and his recent WOW Award from WithIt.
Thomas Gongliewski, Shop Manager/Wood Studio Technician
Thomas Gongliewski is the Shop Manager/Technician for Marywood University’s School of Architecture and the Art Department. With over 20 years of experience at Marywood, he began his career in Maintenance and transitioned to managing the Woodshop in 2012. Influenced by his uncle and father, Tom’s passion lies in woodworking and metalworking. He enjoys transforming discarded materials into unique creations and has a talent for creating beautiful and functional objects. Tom’s work can be seen throughout the Marywood campus, including his stunning metal benches and his contributions to the Birditure Club. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Electronics and Fluidic Technology from Johnson School of Technology.
Sue Jenkins, Associate Professor of Art, Where Creativity Works Blog Editor
Sue Jenkins is a professional web and graphic designer, illustrator, fine art photographer, and owner/creative director of Luckychair.com, a full-service web and graphic design studio serving businesses across the U.S. since 1997. An award-winning Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor, Sue is the instructor in over a dozen Adobe Software Training programs from the nationally renowned training providers Lynda.com & LinkedIn Learning. She is also the author of several instructional books in the For Dummies series on Web Design, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and Photoshop, including Smashing Photoshop: 100 Professional Techniques (Wiley/SmashingMagazine) and Web Design All-in-One For Dummies (Wiley), and her writing on design appears in several publications including Guild News, Photoshop User Magazine, and Layers Magazine.
Patrick McLane, Director of the “Get Your Masters With the Masters” MFA Program for Working Professionals
Currently serving as the Director of Marywood’s “Get Your Master’s with the Masters” low-residency MFA program for designers and illustrators in Scranton, PA, Patrick McLane is an award winning illustrator, designer, and educator with thirty years of experience in advertising, multimedia and greeting card design. His whimsical cut-paper illustrations have been exhibited throughout the east coast. He holds a MFA in Illustration from Marywood University and a MS in Instructional Technology from Bloomsburg University. McLane teaches as an adjunct professor in typography, motion graphics and three-dimensional design.
Christine Medley, Associate Professor of Art, Graphic Design & Printmaking Program Coordinator
Christine Medley is an assistant professor of graphic design at Marywood University in Scranton, PA, a graphic designer, and an exhibiting fine artist, photographer, and printmaker. For over twenty years, she has been photographing windows, doors, old buildings, and other architectural structures that reflect character and history. Her current focus is letterpress printing where she runs a small community studio, The Workshop, in Scranton, PA.
John Meza, Adjunct Professor of Art, former Mahady and Suraci Gallery Director
For over twenty years, John has taught an array of undergraduate and graduate level Fine Art and Applied Art courses at institutions throughout the United States. He holds a Master’s of Fine Arts Degree in Painting from the University of Memphis, as well as a Master’s of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Design with an emphasis in Computer Graphics from the University of Oregon. This formal training and widespread experience have given him ample opportunity to refine his teaching methodologies, as well as work with diverse populations of students and contemporaries. As an artist/designer, John’s work has been recognized, awarded, and published on regional and national levels.
Abigail Oxford, ATR- BC, LPC, Instructor of Art Therapy
Abigail obtained her MA in Art Therapy from Marywood University and BA in Art & Design, minor in Psychology from East Stroudsburg University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania and holds registration and board certification in Art Therapy (ATR-BC). Additionally, she is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR). Abigail is a member of the American Art Therapy Association, Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association and the EMDR International Association. Furthermore, Abigail operates her own professional practice where she treats adult clients. Abigail’s clinical experience spans over the past decade and encompasses diverse settings covering the human lifespan including, inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities, medical, oncology, memory care and telehealth settings. Her treatment areas include anxiety, stress, depression, emotional regulation, negative core beliefs, life transitions, grief, loss and trauma. Abby maintains her artist identity and creates art through the electroform process. She finds inspiration among natural colors, shapes, textures and the various found objects she collects and documents. Her nuanced collections invite others to appreciate the beauty of imperfections and the unique story behind each piece. Abby exhibits her art in various venues reaching local, national and international viewers. To learn more about Abby’s practice visit www.reflectiveartistry.com.
Collier Parker, Professor of Art, 2D Program Coordinator
Collier Parker is a Professor of Art at Marywood teaching foundation courses in Painting, Drawing, and Figure Drawing to undergraduates. holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, and a Master of Fine Arts from Rosary Graduate School of Fine Arts, Villa Schifanoia in Florence, Italy (now the Dominican University).
Ryan Ward, Curator, The Maslow Collection
Ryan Ward is the Curator of The Maslow Collection at Marywood. He has curated “Make, Believe: The Maslow Collection and the Moving Image,” “Poetry in Structure: Selections from The Maslow Collection,” and “CO-OPTIC”, a group exhibition of Philadelphia-based painters at Shepherd University in West Virginia. As Exhibition Director of Test Pattern Gallery, he organized numerous exhibitions of local and international artists. Ward holds an MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He has both studied and taught at Studio Arts College International in Florence, Italy. His own work explores the malleability of history through painting and installation. As the recipient of the 2014 Murray Dessner Memorial Travel Prize, he executed an in-depth investigation of curatorial methods employed at American historical sites. This research has led to various lectures as well as recent solo and group exhibitions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, New Mexico, and Italy. Ward teaches as an adjunct professor of drawing and painting and leads students on an annual European study tour.
Jackie Wilson, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, Director of Art Therapy, Instructor of Art Therapy, Art Therapy Practicum Coordinator
Jackie (Jackalynn) is a Licensed Professional Counselor in PA (PC011549) and Board-certified, registered art therapist (#15-300). She is a graduate of both Marywood University’s undergraduate and graduate programs in Art Therapy. She has previously adjunct taught in the department, transitioning into the role of Instructor of Art Therapy. Jackie has worked throughout the last decade in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric facilities and outpatient community mental health programs, providing psychotherapy and art therapy to children through adults. Her practice areas include a focus on self-esteem, body image, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, utilizing a Humanistic, person-centered approach to therapy. Jackie is also fully trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and has recently completed training in perinatal mental health. Jackie additionally works as an Art Therapist in a local private practice. She is committed to providing students with support and encouragement so that they may feel confident in themselves and their abilities as they progress through the program.