Michael StepniakMichael Stepniak is a broadly trained educator, arts leader, and critically acclaimed musician and author. A former board member of the International Council of Fine Arts Deans, Michael relishes his roles as a long-time dean, recruiter of mischief maers, and champion of faculty, students and innovation. He completed his doctoral studies at Harvard, focusing on arts education and leadership, and graduate studies at Peabody Conservatory, Northwestern University, and New England Conservatory. He currently serves as Executive Dean of Creativity and the Arts at Shenandoah University. A still-at-times-awkwardly transplanted Australian, Michael resides in Winchester, Virginia, with his family and two cats. Read More Read Less