Faculty

Darren Franklin

Faculty Member	Champlain College Online
Education	Champlain College, Master of Organizational Management; Champlain College, Bachelor of Science Business Administration; Accounting- Champlain College, Bachelor of Science

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David Freyman

Faculty Member	Champlain College Online
Education	Champlain College, Master of Science Digital Investigation; Champlain College, Master of Science Digital Investigation; ESTU, Bachelor of Science Business Administration; East Tennessee State University, Bachelor of Science Business Administration

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Andrew Frost

Faculty Member	Graphic Design & Visual Communication BFA Degree
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Areas of Expertise	Photography Bookmaking Printmaking

Biography

Andrew Frost is a photographer, printer, bookmaker, and educator with over a decade of professional book and print experience.

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Sheila Fry

Faculty Member	Champlain College Online
Education	Baker College of Flint, Master of Business Administration; Davenport University-Saginaw, Bachelor of Arts
Contact	Email Me

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Thomas Funk

Faculty Member	Business Administration Degree  Marketing Degree
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Areas of Expertise	Digital marketing Ecommerce Consumer Behavior
Connect Online	LinkedIn X
Contact	Ireland 213C

Biography

Thomas Funk is a lifelong digital marketer and ecommerce business manager who joined Champlain College as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing in 2020. He is currently an Adjunct Instructor teaching digital marketing and analytics.

His business background includes stints as Ecommerce Director at Ann Clark Ltd, Marketing Director at Gardener’s Supply Company, and Senior Manager of Keurig and Green Mountain Coffee where he led email marketing, paid search, SEO, the loyalty program and a 165K-member subscription business. As VP of Marketing at Timberline Interactive, he performed online marketing for Wine of the Month Club, Terry Precision Cycling, Lake Champlain Chocolates, VBT Bicycle Vacations, Garrett Wade, Dakin Farms and Liberty Orchards. Prior to Timberline, he helped build and manage the websites of Vermont Teddy Bear Company and PajamaGram.

Funk is frequent conference speaker and the author of three business books: Advanced Social Media Marketing (Apress), Social Media Playbook for Business (ABC-CLIO) and Web 2.0 and Beyond (Praeger).

Publications & Abstracts

Advanced Social Media Marketing: How to Lead, Launch, and Manage a Successful Social Media Program

Social Media Playbook for Business: Reaching Your Online Community with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and More

Web 2.0 and Beyond: Understanding the New Online Business Models, Trends, and Technologies

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Jessie Leigh Gagnon (Hough)

Additional Roles	Assistant Professor
Faculty Member	Game Business & Publishing Degree  Game Production Management Degree
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Areas of Expertise	Agile Management, Cultural Anthropology, Game Development, Narrative Design, Project Management Unreal Engine, Unity Engine, VR Development,Transmedia, Visual Anthropology, Media Anthropology Equality & Diversity, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Startups, Indie Development
Connect Online	LinkedIn
Contact	S.D. Ireland Global Center Email Me

Biography

Jessie is a passionate writer, producer, and anthropologist who lives for games, film, and interactive media. Her creative side has melted over and fused to her project management side, and she thrives on opportunities to solve problems, hit milestones, mentor others, and make a positive impact in the lives of people and projects. With over eleven years in the game industry, Jessie has worked on AAA titles like League of Legends and volunteers time for organizations like Women in Games. She has a track record of happy, healthy, interdisciplinary teams and successful projects that shipped with clarity of vision, data-informed decision making, and an empathetic, people-driven focus. A specialist in crunch prevention and conflict resolution, she dedicates much of her spare time these days to helping developers with traditionally marginalized identities learn to thrive in game development.

Distinctions & Awards

Lambda Alpha Anthropological Honors Society, Global Citizenship Certificate,

Publications & Abstracts

“Cosplay,” World Book Encyclopedia; 2014
“Escape from the Mainstream: The Japanese Cosplay Youth Subculture,” Franklin Pierce University; 2008, Temple University Japan; 2010

Professional & Scholastic Affiliations

American Anthropological Association

Recommended Reading, Listening & Viewing

• The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses, by Jesse Schell
• Agile Game Development, Clinton Keith
• The Little Book of Hygge, Meik Wiking

Favorite Quote

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

—Margaret Mead

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Adam Gamelin

Faculty Member	Champlain College Online  Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Degree  Cybersecurity Minor
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Areas of Expertise	Cybersecurity Policy; Cybersecurity Assessments Cyber Warfare & Cyber Crime; Operational Technology Communication
Contact	Remote

Biography

Adam Gamelin is a cybersecurity professional with extensive experience helping critical infrastructure operators improve their cybersecurity posture through risk-informed strategies, incident response planning, and the application of practical security solutions. He serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Cybersecurity program at Champlain College and enjoys helping students connect technical knowledge with real-world applications.

Adam holds a Master of Science in Information Security from Champlain College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Michael’s College. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys biking, running, hiking, and traveling.

Recommended Reading, Listening, & Viewing

• The Art of Invisibility by Kevin Mitnick
• Countdown to Zero Day by Kim Zetter

Favorite Quote

“Remember Tomorrow” – Jesse Itzler

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Tegan Garon

Faculty Member	Applied Mathematics Degree
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Areas of Expertise	Calculus Mathematics Education
Contact	CCM Fourth Floor Adjunct Offices

Biography

Tegan Garon is a Vermont native who is a full-time high school math teacher, in addition to teaching part-time mathematics courses at Champlain.

Recommended Reading, Listening & Viewing

• Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
• Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely

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Christopher Gastardi

Faculty Member	Champlain College Online
Contact	Remote Email Me

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Sarah George

Faculty Member	Criminology & Criminal Justice Degree  Social Work Degree
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	University of Connecticut, Bachelor of Arts
Areas of Expertise	Criminal Law Restorative Justice Family Violence

Biography

Sarah George is the Chittenden County State’s Attorney. She has a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University of Connecticut, a Masters Degree in Forensic Psychology from Castleton State College, and a Law Degree from Vermont Law School. For over six years, Sarah was a Deputy State’s Attorney in the Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s Office, and in January 2017, Sarah became the Chittenden County State’s Attorney. Chittenden County houses nearly one third of Vermont’s population, is the most diverse county in the State, and prides themselves on their progressive approach to public safety efforts. Since being State’s Attorney, Sarah has focused on ways to overhaul the criminal legal system by finding innovative ways to serve her community. From significantly reducing the number of cases charged and increasing diversion eligibility, to eliminating cash bail and decreasing supervision and incarcerative sentences, Sarah is dedicated to providing opportunity, intervention and wholistic support to victims, families and folks who commit crimes; holding individuals accountable, and implementing smart strategies and innovations that promote safe, healthy, and strong communities.

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David Gilbert

Faculty Member	Core Division  General Education
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Areas of Expertise	Music Appreciation Critical Theory
Contact	Montreal Campus

Biography

David Gilbert has been living in Montreal off and on since 2006. He studied history at Concordia University at the undergraduate and graduate level with a focus on popular music and society. He worked as a vinyl record and music researcher and appraiser for one of the biggest independent record stores in Canada and as a museum curator/exhibitor in Saskatchewan.

David has been writing and recording music since he was fifteen and has toured across Canada and the United States many times. He also writes a music blog and is currently writing a book on the rise of spirituality and vegetarianism in New York punk rock and hip hop in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Aside from music, David is an avid trail and ultrarunner and is a brand ambassador for Inherit the Earth running apparel.

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Stephan Giles

Faculty Member	Champlain College Online
Education	Colorado Technical University, Master of Science in Engineering; University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Bachelor of Science in Computer
Areas of Expertise	C#, Python, Angular, Typescript, and Web-based Technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) Additional expertise lies in Emerging Technologies.
Connect Online	LinkedIn

Biography

Steve Giles is an Adjunct Professor at Champlain College where he has been a faculty member since 2015.

Steve completed his Master’s in computer science from Colorado Technical University and has Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of Colorado.

His expertise lies in applying emerging technologies and computer science to extend and improve the quality of life for individuals. Steve spent twenty-five years developing software to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, with a specialization in breast cancer. He is a lifelong athlete having completed ten Ironman Triathlons and numerous ultra marathons.
He believes through hard work and dedication we can accomplish anything.

Distinctions & Awards

– Ironman Triathlon, All World Athlete. Ranked in the top 10 percent of finishers. This triathlon distance requires a 2.4 mile swim (3.9K), 112 mile bike (180.2K), and 26.2 mile run (42.2K).

Publications & Abstracts

Patent, Methods and system to identify exams with significant findings (Issued Feb. 4, 2014)

Professional & Scholastic Affiliations

Association for Computing Machinery

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Gordon Glover

Faculty Member	Creative Media Degree
Pronouns	He/Him/His
Education	Maryland Institute College of Art, Master of Fine Arts
Areas of Expertise	Multi-Media Activism Motion Graphics and Editing Culture Jamming & Street Art
Connect Online	Personal Website LinkedIn
Contact	Communication and Creative Media

Biography

Glover earned his MFA in photography and digital imaging from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore specializing in documentary and experimental video. His BFA is from University of the Arts in Philadelphia in Film and Animation.

Glover works in motion graphics, animation, music composition and performance, memetics, editing, and media studies. He is perpetually exploring composition, synthesis, contrast, and juxtaposition.

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Research

His creative projects and research focus on the interplay of contemporary media and culture where resources and systems meet their limits. Recent clients, collaborations and projects include:

• Vermont Studio Center
• The School of Social Innovation at Champlain College

His current working performance & media project is the eclectic garage-steam-folk ensemble known as REDadmiral.

Distinctions & Awards

• Open Society Institute Community Fellowship
• Argosy AI Fellowship

Favorite Quotes

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.”
~ Arundhati Roy

“I am hopeful, but not optimistic.”
~ Dr. Cornell West

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Jess Gobble

Faculty Member	Graphic Design BA Degree  Graphic Design & Visual Communication BFA Degree
Pronouns	Please Ask Me
Areas of Expertise	Fundamental and Advanced Principles of Graphic Design and Visual Communication Design Research, Interaction Design, Typography, Data Visualization, Storytelling and Narrative
Connect Online	Personal Website LinkedIn
Contact	Remote

Biography

Professor Jess Gobble (she/they) is a researcher, educator, and interdisciplinary designer from Kansas City, Kansas. Gobble holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business and Marketing and a Master of Design in Communication Design from the University of Arkansas. They joined the Creative Studio Department at Champlain College in Fall 2025 as an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design & Visual Communication. Previously, Gobble served as a Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Record at the University of Arkansas, where they guided students in developing rigorous design research practices and crafting complex visual narratives.

A specialist in interaction design and narrative, Gobble’s thesis explored how designed interactive narratives can foster autonomy among young women with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Beyond their thesis work, Gobble was named a Story & Material Fellow (2024) and has presented research at AIGA’s Design Educators Community Conference and UCDA. Committed to cultivating a community of curiosity, care, and reflection both inside and outside the classroom, Gobble is excited to begin this new chapter at Champlain College.

Distinctions & Awards

2025
Mapping Mindfulness
Poster Design Graduate
Winner (Silver)
UCDA

2024
Story & Material Fellowship
The University of Arkansas

Publications & Abstracts

AIGA Design Conference Design Educators Community (DEC) Track 2024

Designing for Autonomy: Enhancing the Autonomy of Young Women with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) through Interactive Narrative

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Lindsey Godwin

Additional Roles	Academic Director of the Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry
Faculty Member	Business Administration Degree
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Education	Case Western Reserve University, Doctor of Philosophy; Ohio Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Arts; George Mason University, Master of Science
Areas of Expertise	Appreciative Inquiry Management & Organizational Behavior Socially responsible businesses
Connect Online	LinkedIn Personal Website
Contact	Ireland 113-A

Biography

Lindsey Godwin, Ph.D. is a professor, practitioner, and possibilitizer who has a passion for creating transformational learning spaces for individuals and organizations. She holds a Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution George Mason University, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, where she studied with the founding thought leaders in Appreciative Inquiry. She currently holds the Robert P. Stiller Endowed Chair of Management in the Stiller School of Business at Champlain College (Vermont, USA), where she also serves as the Academic Director of the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry (AI) and the lead faculty for the MS in Leadership and MS in Organization Development & Human Relations programs. An acclaimed instructor, she earned the Edward Lyman Phelps Professorship, Champlain College’s highest recognition for a faculty member. A sought-after international speaker, consultant, facilitator, and author, her article on “Earthshot OD” was recently named one of the most impactful articles of all time for the field of Organization Development. Learn more about Lindsey’s work at lindseygodwin.com.

Distinctions & Awards

Edward Lyman Phelps Professorship

Publications & Abstracts

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Curriculum Vitae

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Favorite Quote

“Anyone can slay a dragon, but try waking up every morning & loving the world all over again. That’s what takes a real hero.”

—Brian Andreas

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