Lee University faculty Jennifer Minutolo, Amy Moody, and Beth Seymour recently earned doctorates in their respective fields.

Minutolo joined the Mathematical Sciences Department in 2018 and teaches courses in mathematics and computer science. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in computer science from Northcentral University and her dissertation was titled, “Investigating Quality and Security in Mobile Applications.” Prior to Lee, she served as an associate professor of mathematics for Cleveland State Community College and was the coordinator of learning support. She has been a member of the Academic Council and coordinated the implementation of Statewide Tennessee Board of Regents mandates. She has also presented at numerous conferences and worked with the Title III grant at Lee.

Minutolo earned her Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Florida and her Bachelor of Science (BS) from Lee University.

Moody joined the School of Nursing as a lecturer in nursing in 2019. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in public health policy from Nebraska Methodist College. She wrote her dissertation on “Increasing Awareness in Family Nurse Practitioner Students of Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Effects on Children’s Health.”  Prior to coming to Lee, she served as the nursing director of Perioperative Services for Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland. She was a recipient of the Clinical Manager of the Year Award and has organized research fairs, a stroke readiness program, co-chaired a community health council, and served as a leader for staff education.”

Moody received her Master of Science from University of South Alabama and her BS from University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Seymour joined the School of Business in 2017 and teaches financial accounting courses for all levels, including governmental and not for profit. She earned her Doctor of Business Administration with an accounting emphasis from Liberty University in May 2022. Her dissertation was titled, “Financial Indicators of Bankruptcy Risk in Local Government Entities.” Before teaching at Lee, she worked in the university’s business and finance sector, where she served as the assistant director of budget and accounting.

Seymour earned her PhD from Anderson University, her Master of Business and Master of Arts from Bryan College, and her BS from University of Alabama. She is also a certified public accountant.