New Faculty 2026-2027

Amy Arms, MSN, FNP-BC | Nursing 

Emily Davis, Ph.D. | Educational Foundations 

Emily L. Davis, Ph.D., is a proud fifth-generation educator dedicated to enhancing teacher effectiveness and student outcomes through high-quality induction and coaching programs. She began her career as a middle and high school humanities teacher before earning her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia. Dr. Davis has held teaching, research, and leadership roles that bridge research and practice at Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, New Teacher Center, and the Santa Cruz/Silicon Valley New Teacher Project. As the founder of Teacher Development Network LLC, she consults globally to help institutions begin and improve their instructional coaching programs.

Dr. Davis is also a Fulbright Specialist, ASCD and Phi Delta Kappan Emerging Leader, and the author of two books: Making Mentoring Work and Tech Request. After serving as an adjunct professor at Millersville University for the past seven years, she is excited to join the faculty full-time.

Mr. Trejon Dinkins, M.ED. | Athletics

Trejon Dinkins served as Director of the Raiders Academic Center for Student-Athletes at Shippensburg University, where he provided leadership for academic support, retention, and student development initiatives for more than 450 student-athletes across 18 varsity sports. As a member of the athletics leadership team, he oversaw NCAA eligibility processes, developed student-athlete success programming, and fostered cross-campus collaborations that enhanced academic achievement, leadership development, and career readiness.

In addition to his academic leadership role, Dinkins served as a Game Management Administrator, overseeing NCAA and conference-compliant event operations, facility management, and championship-level athletic events. He also contributed to conference and national initiatives through leadership roles with the PSAC Social Justice Alliance, the National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A), and as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator.

Dinkins earned both his Master of Education in Sport Management and Bachelor of Arts in Sports Business from Millersville University. His professional accomplishments included serving as a speaker at the 2024 NACDA Convention, being recognized as a national finalist for the 2023 NCAA Division II Award of Excellence, receiving a 2023 Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) Grant, and helping lead his team to victory in the 2021 NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar Case Study Competition. A former Division I and Division II student-athlete, team captain, and scholar-athlete, he remained committed to creating opportunities that supported student-athletes' academic, personal, and professional success.

Mr. Tyler jenkins, MSA | Athletics 

Tyler returns to Millersville University after graduating in Spring '25 with a Master's Degree in Sport Administration, also serving as an athletics' graduate assistant with the university from 2023-2025. Tyler began his career in athletic administration during his undergraduate degree. While pursuing a bachelor's of science from York College of PA, he spent all of the spring 2021 season as the event manager for men and women's lacrosse at the institution, then completing work with Lehigh University Athletics in 2022. Following his time with Millersville, he took on the athletic events and facilities coordinator position with PennWest Clarion Athletics in 2025.

His admiration for giving back to the student athletes of his home in Schuylkill County and enhance the student athlete experience transferred to the sidelines as well, serving as an assistant football coach at Nativity BVM high school from 2018-2025. Providing guidance on how approach the game of football, while helping student athletes prepare for life after high school.

Laura petravage, dma | music 

Dr. Laura M. Petravage is an Assistant Professor of Music Education for the Tell School of Music at Millersville University and the Coordinator for their Music Education Program. She was previously the Music Program Supervisor for the Carlisle Area School District, where she taught secondary general music and choir. Dr. Petravage previously taught for the Central Dauphin (PA) and Derry Township (PA) School Districts, and she has served as adjunct faculty for Messiah University (PA), George Mason University (VA), and American University (DC). 

Dr. Petravage completed her doctorate in choral conducting at George Mason University, and has degrees from the Eastman School of Music (MM Choral Conducting), American University (BA Music and French), and Millersville University (BSE Music Education). She is a Kodály certified instructor through Texas State University and she has a Supervisory Certificate for PK-12 Music through Eastern University. Dr. Petravage has presented at state, regional, and national conventions for PMEA, NAfME, VMEA, and OAKE, with a special emphasis on middle school general music and choral literacy and rehearsal technique.

Henry Zink, m.ed, ph.d | Psychology

Henry Zink earned a Ph.D. in school psychology and M.Ed. in human development from Lehigh University as well as a B.S. and B.A. from Fordham University. He is a certified school psychologist who completed his doctoral internship at the Abington School District. Committed to the field of school psychology, Dr. Zink serves as an editorial board member for School Psychology Review and as a member of the National Association of School Psychologists and the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Zink maintains a rigorous research agenda including journal publications and national and international conference presentations. His current research projects include work concerning learning disability eligibility and education policy. He thoroughly enjoys teaching and mentoring students and advocating for improved school psychology practice in Pennsylvania and beyond.