The University of Louisville Hires Nine Women to Its Faculty

The College of Education and Human Development at the University of Louisville has announced the hiring of nine women to its faculty. Here are brief biographies of the nine women.

(L to R) Stephanie Budge, Daniela Terson De Paleville, Meg Hancock, Jill Jacobi-Vessels, Deborah Jinkins, Donna Pearson, Jessica Schilero, Ingrid Weiland, and Diana Zink

Stephanie Budge is a new assistant professor of counseling psychology. She holds a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Daniela Terson De Paleville was appointed instructor of exercise physiology. She is a graduate of the Institute of Education in Mendoza, Argentina. She holds a master’s degree from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. She earned a second master’s degree and a Ph.D. in physiology and biophysics at the University of Louisville.

Meg Hancock was named instructor of sports administration. She is completing a doctorate in educational leadership and organizational development at the University of Louisville. Hancock is a graduate of Randolph College and holds a master’s degree from Miami University.

Jill Jacobi-Vessels is an assistant professor of early childhood and elementary education. She was director of the Early Learning Campus at the university. A graduate of Indiana University Southeast, Dr. Jacobi-Vessels earned master’s and doctoral degrees at the University of Louisville.

Deborah Jinkins was hired as an instructor in literacy. She was an associate professor at Texas A&M University. A graduate of Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, Dr. Jinkins earned a master’s degree at Texas Woman’s University and a doctorate at Texas A&M University in College Station.

Donna Pearson is a new associate professor of workforce and human resource education. She was the associate director of the university’s National Research Center for Career and Technical Education. Dr. Pearson received a doctorate in vocational teacher education from the University of Minnesota.

Jessica Schilero was appointed instructor of exercise physiology. A graduate of Ohio University, she earned a master’s degree at the University of Louisville.

Ingrid Weiland was named an assistant professor of early childhood and elementary education. She completed her doctorate in science education from Indiana University this past spring. She holds a master’s degree from California State University East Bay and a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from the University of California Santa Cruz.

Diana Zink was named director of the Early Learning Campus. She was director of the Child Care and Early Childhood Center in Oxford, Michigan. Zink holds a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti.