A more personal education

Faculty & Staff

Authors. Scientists. Curators. Leaders.

Our faculty are more than just educators; they are active practitioners in their respective fields.

At ABI you’ll be learning from seasoned professionals, for example: 

  • Learn how to care for injured wildlife with Professor Toni O’Neil, founder and director of the Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary.

  • Develop advanced dog training skills with Dr. Nicole Dorey, noted canine author and scientist.

  • Work with Dr. Valerie Chalcraft, a Ph.D. behaviorist, as you develop your skills in feline training and behavioral management.

  • Create effective training and enrichment plans for zoo animals with Dr. Gina Caldwell, a seasoned professional in the fields of zoology and behavioral science. 

We invite you to explore the backgrounds and credentials of our faculty below. Discover why thousands of students have chosen to continue their education at the Animal Behavior Institute.

Dr. Valerie Chalcraft

Professor of Animal Behavior

Dr. Nicole Dorey

Dr. Nicole Dorey

Professor of Animal Behavior

Dr. Elizabeth Duke

Dr. Elizabeth Duke

Professor of Equine Assisted Activities

Kat Echevarria

Kat Echevarria

Professor of Feline Behavior

Robert Gunsel

Robert Gunsel

Service Dog Training

Christine Houghton

Christine Houghton

Professor of Animal Nutrition

Kristen Lewis

Kristen Lewis

Professor of Animal Science

Dr. Lindsay Mehrkam

Dr. Lindsay Mehrkam

Professor of Animal Behavior

Erik Moreau

Erik Moreau

Professor of Animal Behavior

Toni O'Neil

Toni O’Neil

Professor of Wildlife Rehabilitation

Barbara Toddes

Barbara Toddes

Professor of Animal Nutrition

Chris Waldron

Chris Waldron

Professor of Animal Science

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