Professional Faculty
Our faculty members are experts in their field who have years of industry experience. Whether you choose our multimedia design, business, legal studies, or healthcare program, you will receive a top-notch education at our school. Learn from the best of the best when you enroll in a degree program at Fremont College.
B.A. Business Management, Capella University, 2013
M.A., Education, National University, in progress
10 years of experience as an education director in allied health programs
5 years of teaching experience
- Diploma, Platt College, 2004
- A.A. Long Beach City College, 1984
- B.S. Kinesiology / Athletic Training, California State University, Long Beach, 2006
- Over 10 years of experience as a private practitioner and instructor
What Lance likes most about Fremont College is the students’ passion for life and learning. As the director of the School of Healthcare and an instructor of massage, Mr. Followell embodies that passion in his teaching. Lance is committed to giving Fremont’s students the necessary knowledge and skills to be highly successful in their chosen field. He is a certified massage therapist and active member of the American Massage Therapy Association. He holds a BS degree in Kinesiology from California State University Long Beach, with a specialization in Athletic Training. Mr. Followell’s private practice is focused on Olympic Development track & field athletes. Lance has practiced massage at the 2008 Olympic Trials and 2009 U.S. National Track & Field Championships.
- Massage School of Santa Monica, 1986
- Over 10 years of teaching experience in massage therapy and continuing education workshops
- Over 25 years of applied experience in medical centers, day spas and the entertainment industry
- B.S. Industrial Technology, National University, 1989
- Massage Therapy, Shiatsu Massage School, 1999
- Over 20 years of experience as a massage therapist
- Certificate Massage Technician, IPSB, 2000
- Certificate Advanced Massage Technician, IPSB, 2001
- Certificate Thai Massage, 2003
- B.S. Health Science, California State University, Dominguez Hills
Teena Lewis has over 15 years of experience as a personal trainer and massage therapist. She began her massage career in 2000. Ten years later, she is just as passionate about this work. Her specialty is holistic pain relief, with a focus on the neck, shoulder, and back regions.
She has worked with many professional athletes including NBA, AVP, and NHL players. Teena views her work as a fusion between intuition and years of formal training in the field of massage therapy. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice after having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science with a Community Health concentration. She is also a self-proclaimed massage junkie who loves to write health and healthcare content.
B.A. Dramatic Arts, Bard University, 1975
M.F.A. Dramatic Arts, Yale University, 1976
M.S. Samra University, 2005
California Healing Arts College, Massage Therapy
20 years of experience as a massage therapist
- B.A. English, University of California, Los Angeles, 1998
- J.D. Pepperdine University School of Law, 2002
- Over 10 years of experience as an attorney
Arline K. Melkonian is a Professor of Paralegal Studies and Dean of the Paralegal Studies program at Fremont College. Arline attended the University of California, Los Angeles (BA, 1998, cum laude) where she received her degree in English Literature.She obtained her legal education at Pepperdine University School of Law (JD, 2002) where she received a specialized Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution, and graduated in the top third of her class. With eight years of extensive experience in litigation, Arline actively maintains a law practice and handles a large variety of cases including personal injury, business litigation, medical malpractice, premises liability, landlord/tenant actions, government tort liability, legal malpractice, insurance coverage, and bad faith litigation.
Ms. Melkonian is admitted to the State Bar of California and the United States District Court, Central District of California. She is fluent in Armenian and conversationally fluent in French. Ms. Melkonian’s role at Fremont College is the amalgamation of her two passions: teaching and practicing law. With a deep and genuine affinity for education, her directorship provides her with the priceless opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a large community of students. It is an honor for her to be a part of the ABA-approved Paralegal Studies program at Fremont College.
- B.A. New York University, 1975
- J.D. Pace University School of Law, 1979
- Over 15 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
- B.A. History, University of Pennsylvania, 1972
- J.D., George Washington University, 1975
- Over 34 years of experience as an attorney
- B.A. Communications, Washington State University, 1980
- J.D. California Western School of Law, 1995
- Over 15 years of experience as an attorney
- Certificate Management of Business Contracts, University of California Extension, 2009
- Certificate Paralegal, University of California Extension, 1994
- B.S. Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine, 1993
- Management of Business Contracts Certificate, University of California, Irvine
- Over 15 years of experience as a practicing paralegal for law firms and corporations
- B.A. English Literature, UCI, 1972
- J.D. UCLA School of Law, 1975
- California Bar Association, 1975
- B.A. Communications, Cal State Fullerton
- ABA Paralegal Certificate, UCI, 2002
- Certified Advanced Specialist, Litigation
- Certified Legal Advanced Specialist, Litigation
B.A. Spanish and Political Science, University of California Los Angeles, 1970
JD, University of California Berkeley, 1973
Over 30 years of experience in law practices.
B.A. History, University of California Los Angeles, 1994
Attorney Assistant Training Program, University of California Los Angeles Extension, 1996
More the 7 years of teaching experience
More than 5 years of experience as a Paralegal at Onewest Bank
More than 4 years of experience as a Paralegal at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, a leading global immigration firm.
B.A. Philosophy and Religion J.D. Rutgers Law School, 2001
A.A. Business, Human Resources
B.A. Organizational Leadership, Organizational Administration
Over 15 years of experience as a paralegal
- B.S. Business Administration – Management, City College of Seattle, 1991
- M.A. Business – Leadership/Human Resources, 1993
- Over 10 years of experience teaching in-person and online courses for major universities and companies in the U.S. and Germany, as well as developing online course curriculum for Microsoft and several universities
- B.S. Graphic Design, The Art Institute in Hollywood, 2007
- B.A. Fine Arts & Technology Drawing, Terlemezian Art College , 1988
- M.A. Fine Arts, Abovians Art University, 1999
- B.S. Business Administration – Management, City College of Seattle, 1991
- M.A. Business – Leadership/Human Resources, 1993
- Over 10 years of experience teaching in-person and online courses for major universities and companies in the U.S. and Germany, as well as developing online course curriculum for Microsoft and several universities
- M.A. Psychology, California State University, San Bernardino, 2000
- Over 10 years of experience as an instructor in psychology
Tim Short, Dean of Education, has a lifelong personal mission of inspiring others to reach their full potential. He holds an MA in Life-Span Developmental Psychology and a BA in Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino. He has worked in education since being employed as a student worker for the Dean of Graduate Education at Cal State. He taught at various community colleges, including Riverside Community College and Chaffey Community College. He served as a faculty member and administrator at Westwood College from 2004 to 2009. At Fremont College, Tim has focused on curriculum development, faculty development, staff training, online education, student retention, and improving systems and processes. He takes pride in getting to know students and helping to figure out each student’s particular path to success.
B.A. English, California State University Los Angeles, 2000
M.A. Communication Studies, Speech, 2003
Ed. D Student Development, Rossier School of Education, USC
Over 10 years of teaching experience
Diploma Medical Assisting, Bryman College, 1989
A.S. Business Administration, Everest College 2003
B.S. Business Administration, Kaplan University, 2012
B.S. Medical Sciences, Sriwijaya University, 2000
M.D. Medical Doctor, Sriwijaya University, 2003
Diploma, Medical Assisting, Bryman College, 2006
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