Our Faculty
The value of creativity knows no bounds. As such, we attract students from all fields and endeavors. To best serve our students, we feature a faculty team with a diverse set of backgrounds. While experts in their respective fields of study, all of our faculty are thought leaders in the field of creativity.
Gerard J. Puccio, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor Chase Hall 245Office: (716) 878-6223
Email: pucciogj@buffalostate.edu
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Susan Keller-Mathers, Ed.D.
Associate Professor Chase Hall 246Office: (716) 878-4070
Email: kellersm@buffalostate.edu
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Molly L. Holinger, Ph.D.
Interim Chair and Assistant Prof Chase Hall 245Office: (716) 878-3698
Email: holingml@buffalostate.edu
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Melodi Ozyaprak, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Chase Hall 245Office: (716) 878-6223
Email: ozyaprm@buffalostate.edu
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William D. Yates, Ed.D.
Lecturer Chase Hall 245Office: (716) 878-6223
Email: yateswd@buffalostate.edu
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Jo A. Yudess, Ed.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor Chase Hall 231Office: (716) 878-3209
Email: yudessja@buffalostate.edu
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Susan L. Rizzo, B.S.
Administrative Assistant 1 Chase Hall 248Office: (716) 878-6223
Email: rizzosl@buffalostate.edu
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Mary Kay Culpepper, Ph.D.
Adjunct ProfessorEmail: MaryKayCulpepper@gmail.com
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Tamara McMillan, Ph.D.
Adjunct ProfessorEmail: mcmilltl@buffalostate.edu
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Laura Barbero Switalski, M.S.
Adjunct ProfessorEmail: switallb@buffalostate.edu
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