The Department of World Languages at ǿմý is supported by a dedicated faculty whose expertise spans language instruction, cultural studies, and global engagement. With small class sizes that encourage close mentorship, faculty members bring a wide range of professional interests and international experience into the classroom, enriching student learning through personalized guidance and immersive pedagogy. 
 

Dr. Will Lehman

Dr. Will Lehman

Department Head, Professor of German, Spanish, and International Studies

Dr. Mark Couture

Dr. Mark Couture

Associate Professor of Spanish

David Jons

David Jons

Associate Instructor of Spanish

Grace Li

Grace Li

Instructor of Japanese

Dr. Michael Martínez, Jr.

Dr. Michael Martínez, Jr.

Assistant Professor of Spanish

Lisa Mingus

Lisa Mingus

Adjunct Instructor of German

Dr. Daniela Núñez de Álvarez Stransky

Dr. Daniela Núñez de Álvarez Stransky

Assistant Professor of Spanish

Dr. Yumiko Ono

Dr. Yumiko Ono

Associate Instructor of Japanese

Dr. Lori Oxford

Dr. Lori Oxford

Professor of Spanish, Associate Dean Brinson Honors College

Balsam Hall, HC104

828.227.3276

Alysia Ross

Alysia Ross

Instructor of Spanish

Melissa M. Allen

Melissa Allen

Administrative Support Associate