

Faculty
The Department of Social Work has a wonderful group of faculty and staff members who help students successfully adjust to college life. Their proven teaching methods, evidence-based knowledge and hands-on experience will shape you to become professional social workers. Click on each of their profiles below to learn more about their experience, publications, awards and contact information.
Department Chair

Dr. Pamela C. Twiss
Professor
Dr. Twiss' expertise is in research, program evaluation and community practice. She has More
Faculty

Sheri Boyle
Assistant Professor
Boyle has been an aide to Rep. Nancy Pelosi and a clinical social worker at Children's More
Dr. Margaret (Peg) Christopher
Associate Professor
Before coming to California University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Christopher served as Social Work More
Sharon B. Juli
Part-time Professor
Ms. Juli is an expert in gerontology. She coordinated the department's efforts to enrich More
Dr. Gwendolyn Perry-Burney
Associate Professor
Dr. Perry-Burney served on the faculty at the University of Akron before coming to Cal U More
Dr. Norma Thomas
Associate Professor
Dr. Thomas began as the MSW program director and associate professor at California More
Jane Zupancic
Instructor
Zupancic is a licensed social worker with nearly 16 years of experience in the field of More