Faculty

A progressive and dynamic learning environment builds on the foundation of the nursing experience and the credentials that students bring to the program. The full time faculty in the department of nursing holds doctoral degrees in their field and many have specialty certification as well. The faculty join with area professionals to offer an in-depth curriculum emphasizing clinical experience, critical thinking, and leadership. UT nursing faculty focus on teaching and learning excellence.

Classes are taught by full-time faculty (not graduate assistants) who are active practitioners in the same field they teach. They help students research their interests and goals with an appreciation for individual differences. Each student is assigned a faculty advisor who monitors his or her progress throughout the program. Small classes promote active learning. A high priority is placed on the mentoring role of faculty and a low student/faculty ratio demonstrates the department's strong commitment to personal development. The faculty maintain close contact with alumni, applauding their endeavors and professional achievements.

Phone: (813) 253-6223
Fax: (813) 258-7214

Department Contacts

Janinne Abel( Staff )

Clinical Placement Coordinator / Instructor, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 1801

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 105A

Email: jabel@ut.edu

Carol Biondi( Staff )

Nursing Skills Center Coordinator/Lecturer, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 3294

Mailbox: 10F

Building: WHRoom: 306

Email: cbiondi@ut.edu

Carol  Botwinski( Faculty )

Associate Professor and Associate Director, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 3089

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 103

Email: cbotwinski@ut.edu

Suzanne Collins( Faculty )

Professor, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 3665

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 107

Email: secollins@ut.edu

Susan Garbutt( Staff )

Simulation Lab Coordinator/Lecturer, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 3295

Mailbox: 10F

Building: WHRoom: 306

Email: sgarbutt@ut.edu

Emerald Grow( Staff )

Staff Assistant I, Part-time, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 3470

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom:

Email: egrow@ut.edu

Cathy Kessenich( Faculty )

Interim Director of Nursing
Program Director Master of Science in Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 3160

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 109

Email: ckessenich@ut.edu

George R. Newcomer( Faculty )

Assistant Professor, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 3633

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 106

Email: gnewcomer@ut.edu

Cindy Parsons( Faculty )

Associate Professor, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 3961

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 101

Email: cindy.parsons@ut.edu

Tressa Pedroff( Staff )

Clinical Instructor, Nursing/Lecturer (Instructional Staff)

Tel: 813- 257- 3844

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 110A

Email: tpedroff@ut.edu

Katie Richards( Staff )

Nursing Clinical / Lecturer, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 1802

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 107A

Email: krichards@ut.edu

Judith Rosenberg( Faculty )

Assistant Professor, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 8541

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 112

Email: jrosenberg@ut.edu

Kim Schippits( Faculty )

Assistant Professor, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 3486

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 108

Email: kschippits@ut.edu

Joanne Stevens( Faculty )

Associate Professor, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 3194

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 110

Email: jbstevens@ut.edu

Michelle Williams( Faculty )

Assistant Professor, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 3036

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 104

Email: mlwilliams@ut.edu

Michele Wolf( Faculty )

Visiting Instructor, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 3179

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 104B

Email: mwolf@ut.edu

Maryellen Wright( Staff )

Staff Assistant II, Nursing

Tel: 813- 257- 3049

Mailbox: 10F

Building: NFORoom: 101A

Email: mewright@ut.edu