Our Faculty

Education:
B.S. Organizational Behavior, University of San Francisco
M.A. Speech Communication, Penn State
Ph.D. Speech Communication, Penn State

Professional experience:
Editor and instructional designer, Center for Distance Education, Penn State; Reporter, WGHQ, Kingston, NY; Communication Consultant, Martin Lehrer & Assoc.; Field Representative, Southland Corporation (7-Eleven), California.

Karen E. Kline Email

Education:
B.S. Communication Studies, Northwestern University
M.S. Communications, Temple University
Ph.D. Mass Communication, Penn State

Media Experience:
Producer, director, & editor of 44-minute documentary “Remembering John Sloan.” Executive producer of “Take Two,” WTLQ-FM. Producer and on-camera host for “Plain Talk,” a public affairs discussion series. Associate producer of public affairs programming, KYW, Philadelphia. Magazine columnist writing television criticism for New Directions for Women in Delaware. News articles for Philadelphia-area publications.

Constance G. Reece Email

B.S. Broadcasting, Mansfield University
M.S. Communication Studies, Bloomsburg University
Ph.D. Organizational Communication, Penn State

Professional experience:
She worked as a sales representative at WILQ/WLYC in Williamsport and then as a training and development administrator in Harrisburg.

Lisa Riede Email

Education: B.S. Secondary Education Communication, Minor in Theatre, Slippery Rock University
M.A. Communication Studies, Edinboro University
Ph.D. Communication Arts and Science, Penn State

Professional experience:
Professional performer in theatrical productions, entertainer presenting oral readings, comedy, and song; speech writer and vocal coach; Mama Berenstain Bear, Cedar Point, OH; High school teacher, play director, debate team coach, Alliance, NE

Sharon B. Stringer Email

Education:
B.A. Journalism, Penn State
M.A. Agricultural Education, Penn State
Ph.D. Agricultural Education, Penn State

Media experience:
Producer/Director, Editorial Assistant WPSX-TV;
TV Producer, Harvest Marketing; Copywriter/Editor, AccuWeather; Faculty Fellow, National Public Radio, Washington, D.C.; Community Editor, Centre Daily Times.

Philosophy Faculty