New Faculty 2025-2026

Megeara Mabry, Ph.D. | Early Middle & Elementary Education 

 Dr. Megeara Mabry is an Assistant Professor of Literacy and TESOL in the College of Education and Human Services at Millersville University. Her research centers on literacy instruction and multilingual students, with a particular focus on supporting linguistically diverse learners in K–12 settings. She joins Millersville from Temple University, where she taught in the undergraduate and graduate-level teacher education programs and served as the director of a National Professional Development grant-funded program, partnering with linguistically diverse public schools in Philadelphia to improve the schooling experiences of multilingual students. She brings 15 years of teaching experience across contexts, including K–12 English Language Arts and English as a Second Language, adult education, and teacher education. Dr. Mabry earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Millersville University and holds a Ph.D. in Literacy and Learners from Temple University.

Michele Chronister, DNP | Nursing 

Dr. Michele Chronister joins the faculty in a full-time, tenure-track position, bringing a wealth of clinical and academic experience. She began her nursing journey at the University of Pittsburgh, earning her BSN in 1993. A two-time graduate of Millersville University, she received her Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) in 2014 and her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2020. Dr. Chronister continues to practice as a Nurse Practitioner while sharing her expertise with students. She has been a valued member of the university community, first as adjunct faculty and then as regular part-time faculty for the past five years. She is happily married with five children. In her free time, she loves to travel, play golf, and practices hot yoga daily, for which she is also completing a teaching certification.

Molly Miller, Ph.D. | Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology 

Molly S. Miller, Ed.D., DTE is an assistant professor of Technology and Engineering education within the Applied Engineering, Safety and Technology department at Millersville University. Molly spent the last twelve years serving as a high school technology and engineering educator in Lancaster county. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Millersville University as well as her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. Molly speaks and publishes her work nationally on technology and engineering teaching and learning. Her research interests include integrative STEM approaches, productive struggle, holistic education, and alternative assessment strategies. She is involved in a number of student and professional organizations including state leadership of the Pennsylvania Technology Student Association (TSA), the Pennsylvania Technology and Engineering Education Association (TEEAP), and she is currently serving as the president for the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA).

Farhad Afzali, Ph.D. |  Management, Marketing and Information Technology

Dr. Farhad Afzali is an Assistant Professor of Information Technology in the Lombardo College of Business at Millersville University. He received his Bachelor of Computer Science degree from Kardan University, Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems, and Ph.D. degree in Information Technology from the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO). Dr. Afzali served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis at the College of Information Science and Technology at UNO from 2023 - 2025 and as an adjunct instructor between 2020 and 2023. In 2007, he worked with the International Rescue Committee as a Database Officer. In 2008, he joined the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). He worked for UNAMA for six years as an Application Developer and Database Administrator.