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Assistants and Consultants:
Ms. Lydia Edrington
SLI Laboratory Assistant
Education: B.A., Maryville College
Mr. Johnny Fuller
SLI/ASL Deaf Consultant
Education: A.A.S., Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Faculty Profile
Name: Jason Troyer
Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology
Courses Taught: Abnormal Psychology, First Year Seminar 120, Psychology of Adolescence, Intro to Psychology. In 2006, Troyer will begin teaching two new courses at Maryville, Adult Development and Aging and Counseling.
Education: B.S., M.A., Truman State University; Ph.D., University of Kansas
At Maryville College since: 2004
From his own freshman year in college, Dr. Jason Troyer was a rare bird. He knew from that early point that he wanted to be a Psychologist. What he didn’t know was just how many different avenues his studies would open to him—from teaching and advising to counseling and research. And though he enjoys each of these areas of work, it is teaching, specifically undergraduates, that rose to the top of his list.
“I started working with undergrads as an adjunct professor and I enjoyed it immensely.” As his Ph.D. work was coming to a close, he began looking for small, liberal arts colleges for a teaching post. Maryville has been the perfect fit.
“At Maryville, I get the opportunity to see students more than once in different classes. I enjoy getting to see them grow and mature in their fields of interest, and as people,” comments Troyer. He also makes a point to attend students’ athletic competitions, recitals, or presentations that help compose the “total learning experience” that Maryville offers. Students enjoy their time in class with Professor Troyer, as well, and appreciate his sense of humor—he’s earned more than one entry on the student-created, “Quotes from Maryville College Professors” website.
“I encourage all students to come in with really open minds about what psychology is. Frequently, students will think psych is either being a psychologist or being a therapist, the ‘rats or Freud’ framework. I enjoy showing students that the field is so much broader than that!”
Active students and supportive colleagues were certainly a draw for Troyer’s selection of MC, but was there anything else that made Maryville the right place? “My wife and I both came from the plains and had spent time at big universities. Maryville’s geographic location near the Smoky Mountains National Park and the small class size were big attractions.”
Behavioral Sciences Faculty
 | Dr. Karen Beale Associate Professor of Psychology Education: B.A., University of Virginia's College at Wise; M.A., East Tennessee State University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University Sutton Science Center 122 (865) 981-8166 karen.beale@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. Crystal Colter Associate Professor of Psychology Education: B.A., University of Richmond; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara. Sutton Science Center 128 (865) 981-8269 crystal.colter@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Ms. April Haggard Associate Professor of ASL and Deaf Studies Education: B.A., Gallaudet University; M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville Sutton Science Center 126 (865) 238-0722 april.haggard@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Ms. Peggy Maher Associate Professor of Sign Language & Interpreting Education: B.A., Maryville College; M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.S., Western Maryland College Sutton Science Center 129H (865) 981-8148 peggy.maher@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. Lori Schmied Professor of Psychology, Chair, Division of Behavioral Sciences Education: B.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville Sutton Science Center 127 (865) 981-8162 lori.schmied@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. Ariane Schratter Associate Professor of Psychology Education: B.A., California State University, Sonoma; M.A., California State University, Sacramento; Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Knoxville Sutton Science Center 131 (865) 981-8272 ariane.schratter@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. Chad Schrock Associate Professor of Psychology Education: B.A., Mississippi State University; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz Sutton Science Center 124 (865) 981-8268 chad.schrock@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. Kathie Shiba Professor of Psychology Education: B.A., California State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Riverside Sutton Science Center 107A (865) 981-8270 kathie.shiba@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. Jason Troyer Associate Professor of Psychology Education: B.A., M.A., Truman State University; Ph.D., University of Kansas Sutton Science Center, 129D (865) 981-8060 jason.troyer@maryvillecollege.edu |
Behavioral Sciences Extended Staff
 | Mrs. Misty Gillespie Administrative Assistant for Natural Sciences, Behavioral Sciences and Math & Computer Sciences Sutton Science Center 237 (865) 981-8164 misty.gillespie@maryvillecollege.edu |
Experiential Learning Opportunities:
Practica and Internships for Psychology and Child Development majors with local mental health agencies, community services, children’s services, non-profit organizations, local schools, and criminal justice.
Opportunities to work with faculty in departmental research programs in social, developmental, and cognitive psychology laboratories.
Psychology and Child Development students in 2005-2006 had practica or internships at Peninsula Hospital, New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center, Helen Ross McNabb Center, University of Tennessee Psychology Department Child Development research laboratory, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Maryville Middle School, Loudon County Criminal Justice Center, Blount County Justice Center, Loudon County High School, Sam Houston Elementary School (Maryville), Gilreath & Associates Law firm (Knoxville)
ASL courses and most interpreting courses require interactive experiences in the Deaf Community, such as Tennessee School for the Deaf sports events, Knoxville Center for the Deaf meetings, and interactive meals sponsored through Sign Club. Most interpreting courses require attendance at local interpreting meetings and workshops.
Interpreting and ASL majors have interned at Knoxville Community Center of the Deaf , The League for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Nashville, TN, and the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School, Washington, DC.