Getting to know you: professors join biology and nursing departments

Sarah Alcon Visiting assistant professor of biology 9-16-15 Submitted photo — Sarah Alcon is a visiting assistant professor of biology and Oklahoma Christian University alumna. *Submitted Photo*

With five other new faculty members, Oklahoma Christian University welcomed professors Sara Alcon and Jennifer Gray this semester.

Alcon is the newest addition to the Department of Biology, and is an alumna of the Oklahoma Christian science department.

“I know the quality of the education here,” Alcon said. “I was well prepared when I left for graduate school and to be a part of giving people the quality of that education is awesome.”

Before she came to Oklahoma Christian, Alcon was in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she completed her graduate work.

This semester Alcon will be teaching general biology as well as human anatomy with a cadaver lab.

Alcon said she is excited about having a job at Oklahoma Christian.

“I’ve enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow faculty members,” Alcon said. “Everybody is really welcoming.”

When she is not teaching, Alcon enjoys reading and watching NASCAR.

Jennifer Gray Nursing Department 9-15-15 Photo by Hannah Brewster — Jennifer Gray is a professor of Nursing and the associate dean for the College of Natural Health Sciences at Oklahoma Christian University. *Photo by Hannah Brewster*

Jennifer Gray is the newest addition to the School of Nursing and is a professor as well as the associate dean for the College of Natural Health Sciences.

Gray is also an alumna of Oklahoma Christian and is thankful to be a part of the school once more.

“I am excited about being at the place that gave me so much,” Gray said. “God has blessed me with a really rich nursing career, and I am excited to share that at Oklahoma Christian.”

Prior to coming to Oklahoma Christian, Gray taught at the University of Texas at Arlington for 26 years.

Gray will be teaching Intro to Nursing, and the online course Treatment Modalities for already registered nurses.

Besides teaching, Gray said she loves Africa, and has traveled to Africa several times with colleagues to teach nursing workshops.

Both Alcon and Gray expressed their gratitude for having the opportunity to work at Oklahoma Christian, and are looking forward to things to come.

“I am excited to be here,” Gray said. “I look forward to being involved with students as well as all aspects of campus life.”

Next Wednesday The Talon will feature additional new Oklahoma Christian professors.