Meet the
PRM faculty
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Helping NAU students pursue degrees in Parks & Recreation Management
One of the most recognized strengths of the PRM program at Northern Arizona University is the professionalism, dedication, and commitment of its faculty. They collectively bring professional experiences from across the park, recreation and leisure services spectrum.
- Aaron Divine, MS, Teaching Professor
- Charles Hammersley, PhD, Professor
- Sandra Heath, PhD, Assistant Professor
- John Lynch, DA, Associate Teaching Professor
- Patrick “Michael” O’Conner M.P.A, Director of Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy Program
- Susan Purrington, PhD, Assistant Professor of Practice
- Marieke Taney, MS, Teaching Professor & Undergraduate Coordinator
- Franklin Vernon, PhD, Assistant Professor of Practice & Graduate Coordinator