Gisselle Velarde, M.A.

Gisselle Velarde has taught different levels of Spanish that include elementary to intermediate levels and advanced levels for intensive programs in the military field. She has lived in México and has traveled to different Spanish speaking countries. As an educator, her goal is to inspire and motivate students to learn the Spanish language, to encourage them to develop their communicative skills and to be more involved in the Hispanic culture.

Schuyler Eastin, Ph.D.

Dr. Schuyler Eastin is an associate professor of literature at PLNU where he teaches premodern literature. His research interests include medieval romance, premodern labor, medievalism in modern popular culture, gaming/ludonarrative, and inclusive pedagogy. Dr. Eastin is an alumnus of PLNU where he met his wife Zena. They live in Alpine, California and have two brilliant and active children.

Can You Hear it? That’s the Sound of Hope

A man stands with a megaphone as part of the Black Lives Matter protests
If you feel like you’ve lost hope, know you are not alone. But also please remember that there is still hope today. It’s crying out from the streets. It’s calling out to us all from the inside.

PLNU Community Update - A Call to Act

The racial violence that we have witnessed against people of color these last weeks and months has brought clear attention to a brokenness of our human condition and separation across society that must be addressed.

Tim Hall, Ed.D.

Dr. Tim Hall has served PLNU since 1996. As one who integrates Academics and Personal Development with students, he brings knowledge and experience to the departments he serves by teaching multiple Psychology of Personal Development courses each semester, a Leadership class for the Exercise Science Profession students, and a PE Activities class in Beginning Soccer. Combined with teaching, Hall spent 21 years as the head coach of the Men’s and Women’s teams for different periods of time.

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