Faculty Biography Index
Dr. Tom Bailey
Professor of Creative Writing
Dr. Tom Bailey is a Professor of Creative Writing whose award-winning fiction includes novels published by Random House and stories featured in The Pushcart Prize anthology. Dr. Bailey’s teaching spans fiction writing, creative nonfiction, and literature, offering students guidance from an author with both critical acclaim and extensive pedagogical expertise.
Dr. Samuel Bedgood
Assistant Professor of Biology
Dr. Samuel Bedgood is an Assistant Professor of Biology at New College of Florida, where he leads student-centered research in marine ecology, coral physiology, shellfish aquaculture, and phycology (the study of algae).
Play Highlight InterviewDavid Ellis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Political Science
Dr. Ellis joins New College as an Associate Professor of Political Science (untenured, credit toward tenure). As president of Ellis Analytics, Inc., Ellis has displayed exemplary acumen in public and private sector governance.
Dr. Tarron Khemraj
Professor of Economics and International Studies
Dr. Khemraj is a monetary macroeconomist and political economist. He regularly teaches courses that are related to his research, thereby allowing for readings, discussions and analyses at a level beyond a single textbook.
Dr. Samantha Levell
Assistant Professor of Marine Biology
Dr. Samantha Levell is an Assistant Professor of Marine Biology specializing in reproductive strategies and coastal biodiversity in fish populations.. At New College, she leads immersive field and laboratory courses in fish and estuarine biology while mentoring undergraduate researchers.
Play Highlight InterviewGeorge Maxman
Music Instructor
George Maxman is a distinguished violinist, conductor, composer, and educator whose career spans multiple continents.
Play Highlight InterviewDr. Avni Vyas
Writing Instructor
Dr. Avni Vyas is a poet and writing instructor whose teaching spans Writing Studies and Creative Writing.
Dr. Sherry Yu
Associate Professor of Economics and Finance
Dr. Sherry Yu is an applied macroeconomist specializing in monetary economics and the Chinese economy. She is currently an Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at New College of Florida.