The Department of World Languages at ĢƵ is supported by a dedicated faculty whose expertise spans language instruction, cultural studies, and global engagement. With small class sizes that encourage close mentorship, faculty members bring a wide range of professional interests and international experience into the classroom, enriching student learning through personalized guidance and immersive pedagogy. 
 

Dr. Will Lehman

McKee 118

828.227.3761

Dr. Will Lehman

Department Head, Professor of German, Spanish, and International Studies

Dr. Mark Couture

McKee 131C

828.227.3973

Dr. Mark Couture

Associate Professor of Spanish

David Jons

McKee 128B

828.227.3872

David Jons

Associate Instructor of Spanish

Grace Li

McKee 131A

828.227.2224

Grace Li

Instructor of Japanese

Dr. Michael Martínez, Jr.

McKee G10A

828.227.3906

Dr. Michael Martínez, Jr.

Assistant Professor of Spanish

Lisa Mingus

G10B McKee

828.227.2188

Lisa Mingus

Adjunct Instructor of German

Dr. Daniela Núñez de Álvarez Stransky

McKee 127

828.227.3873

Dr. Daniela Núñez de Álvarez Stransky

Assistant Professor of Spanish

Dr. Yumiko Ono

McKee 128A

828.227.3859

Dr. Yumiko Ono

Associate Instructor of Japanese

Dr. Lori Oxford

Balsam Hall, HC104

828.227.3276

Dr. Lori Oxford

Professor of Spanish, Associate Dean Brinson Honors College

Alysia Ross

McKee 131B

828.227.3758

Alysia Ross

Instructor of Spanish

Melissa M. Allen

McKee 118

828.227.3870

Melissa Allen

Administrative Support Associate