Introduction of Faculty and Staff Mary Tedesco-Schneck, Ph.D. RN, PNP, CPNP (University of Maine)Interim Director, Associate Professor of NursingTeaching Area: FNP TrackAreas of Interest: Resilience, childhood events, active learning strategies Full-Time Graduate Faculty Valerie Herbert, DNP, RN, CNE (University of Kansas)Associate Professor, Graduate Program Coordinator, Nursing Education Coordinator Teaching Area: Leadership, Transition to Practice, NCLEX Preparation,