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ZACHARY BROWN

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Instructor of Mathematics
Work Email: zbrown@cumberland.edu
Work Phone: (615) 547-1353
Location: Labry Hall, Room 230
Category: Faculty
School: The Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business
Degrees:
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Bio:

Zachary Brown joined Cumberland University as a full-time faculty member in Fall of 2020. Before this, he worked as a mathematics instructor at Tennessee Technological University for four years. 

Zachary received two bachelor degrees in mathematics and computer science as well as a Master’s degree in mathematics, all from Tennessee Technological University. Because of this background, he often likes to help students with programming problems as well as math-related issues.

 

ERIC ALSPAUGH

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Instructor of Mathematics
Work Email: ealspaugh@cumberland.edu
Work Phone: (615) 453-6373
Location: Labry Hall, Room 230
Category: Faculty
School: The Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business
Degrees:
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A.E., Tennessee State University
Bio:

Eric Alspaugh joined Cumberland University as a full-time faculty member in 2019. Prior to this he served as an adjunct instructor the previous five years at Cumberland. While serving as an adjunct, he taught math and was the High School Principal at McClain Christian Academy in Lebanon Tennessee. Eric has taught middle and high school mathematics for twelve years. Prior to being in education, he has held positions as a Finance Manager and Controller in the private sector. 

Eric Alspaugh graduated from University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management December 1987. While returning to school to earn his teaching certification in mathematics, he also received his Master’s in Education from Tennessee State University in December 2003.

 

CYNDY STONE ALLEN

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Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
Work Email: cstoneallen@cumberland.edu
Work Phone: (615) 547-1396
Location: Bone Hall, Room 105
Category: Faculty
School: The Millard and JJ Oakley School of Humanities, Education and the Arts
Degrees:
A.S., Motlow State Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
Ed.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Bio:

Dr. Cyndy Stone Allen joined Cumberland University as an Assistant Professor and Program Director of The Child Growth and Learning Program in 2018. Thirty-one years of teaching children and adults has afforded her varied opportunities to shape many hearts and minds. Dr. Stone Allen has had an impressive career teaching with Murfreesboro City Schools, teaching at Motlow State Community College, and serving as Parent Educator for The Family Center. She will be teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in education.

Dr. Stone Allen knowing that education is a lifelong process continued her own education in order to be better equipped to meet the evolving educational challenges. She completed her A.S., in Elementary Education from Motlow State Community College; B.S., Elementary Education from Middle Tennessee State University; M.Ed., Administration and Supervision from Middle Tennessee State University; Ed.S., Administration and Supervision from Middle Tennessee State University; and Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction from Tennessee State University.

Dr. Stone Allen has a passion for teaching and believes in educating the whole person, taking into account both the emotional and academic needs. Her teaching philosophy is driven by the quote,
“What is as important as knowledge?” asked the mind.
“Caring and seeing with the heart” answered the soul.

Dr. Stone Allen most enjoys spending time with her daughter. She is active in her church and community and focuses on enjoying her many blessings.

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