About Us

Dr. Kevin Glover has deep experience in the design, development, implementation, and testing of simulation-based clinical education solutions which result in measurable performance improvement. His simulation-based education outcomes research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as, Simulation & Gaming, the Journal of Infusion Nursing, TechTrends, the Journal for Continuing Education in Nursing, and Simulation in Healthcare.

Dr. Glover holds two advanced degrees focused on simulation-based learning, a Master of Science in Instructional Technology, and a PHD in Teaching, Learning, and Technology. His doctoral research was focused on the development and testing of a simulation-based game with 12th grade emerging health professional students at the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute.

Dr. Glover has been an active member of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare since 2010, and he is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE). He currently serves as a peer reviewer for two medical education journals, Simulation & Gaming, and Medical Internet Research / Serious Games.

Dr. Lisa Seldomridge, Founding Director, is an experienced nurse educator and leader with expertise in developing simulations using high fidelity manikins and standardized patient actors. She authored the original grant in 2009 that helped establish the Simulation Center and has been part of the administrative team since the Center opened in December 2011. Named Founding Director in 2018, she also served for thirteen years as Chair of the Department of Nursing at Salisbury University and Director of Graduate and Second-Degree Nursing Programs for three. With a clinical specialty in adult health, she has practiced nursing in hospitals and home health settings.

Seldomridge is also well-known for her efforts to develop solutions to the nurse educator shortage including the MHEC-NSP II funded Faculty Academy and Mentorship Initiative of Maryland (F AMI), LeadNursingForward.org - an informational website and searchable career portal, Nursing Toolkits for Leadership Skills Development, and the Eastern Shore-Western Shore Faculty Initiative-A Statewide Needs Assessment. Since 2009, she has raised nearly $15 million in grants from the Maryland Hospital Association, Maryland Higher Education Nurse Support-II Program, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Areas of research include using standardized patients and simulations to foster critical thinking and clinical judgment, development of experienced clinicians as nursing faculty, attracting students to the professoriate, and solutions to address reduce grade inflation in clinical evaluation. Her research has been published and presented at national and international conferences.

Dr. Seldomridge is a 2021 recipient of an MHEC-NSP-II Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition award, given to experienced nursing faculty for demonstrated excellence. She is a two-time recipient of Salisbury University’s Distinguished Faculty Award, and the University System of Maryland "Outstanding Faculty Award" in 2014. Since is reviewer for Journal of Nursing Education, Nurse Educator, Journal of Professional Nursing, and Nurse Education in Practice, and as a program reviewer for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

She holds memberships in the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), and the Association for Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE), and has completed the Maryland Clinical Simulation Resource Consortium’s Simulation Education Leader (SEL) program. She holds a PhD from the University of Maryland and is a National League for Nursing Certified Academic Nurse Educator. Dr. Seldomridge uses her expertise in simulation to assist colleagues at SU and throughout Maryland with development, implementation and evaluation of simulation experiences in accordance with evidence-based standards.

Rachel Burton serves as the Standardized Patient Program Coordinator at Salisbury University's Medical Simulation Center, where she is instrumental in orchestrating all standardized patient events and overseeing the standardized patient staff. In addition, she manages all Anatomage Table events, ensuring a seamless and impactful learning experience.

Rachel's career began as a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). She then transitioned into Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation as an Exercise Physiologist following graduate school. During her time as a graduate student, Rachel was appointed as the Graduate Assistant for the Applied Health Physiology program, where she also supported simulation activities at the Simulation Center. Her dedication and expertise led to a part-time role as a Simulation Technician post-graduation.

In 2020, Rachel took on the role of Standardized Patient Program Coordinator, a pioneering position at the facility. Since then, she has played a crucial role in establishing structure, implementing policies, and advancing simulation activities to ensure high-fidelity experiences for learners.

Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of Science in Applied Health Physiology, both from Salisbury University, where she continues to contribute as a full-time employee. Her passion for organization and detail, combined with her situational adaptability, drives her commitment to providing exceptional simulation experiences. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending time at the beach, exploring new places with her husband, savoring good food and craft beers, and powerlifting. She also loves taking her dogs on adventures and discovering new places with them.

Zack Tyndall began his career in Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in 2004, earning his paramedic certification through Chesapeake College and an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services from Wor-Wic Community College. He gained extensive field experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic with both the Berlin and Ocean City Fire Departments, serving as an EMS Lieutenant in Berlin and as a member of the Water Rescue Team in Ocean City.

Currently, Zack is the Coordinator at the Richard A. Henson Medical Simulation Center at Salisbury University. In this role, he manages daily operations, oversees personnel, and develops advanced medical simulations using high-fidelity patient simulators, standardized patients, and cutting-edge technology. He has been instrumental in expanding the Simulation Center’s capabilities to support undergraduate, graduate, and residency programs, as well as providing continuing education for healthcare professionals. Zack also leads strategic partnerships with vendors and external stakeholders to enhance the Simulation Center’s resources and impact.

Zack is certified as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) and a Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS). He teaches American Heart Association (AHA) courses and contributes to research in simulation-based learning. He also coordinates the Simulation Center’s integration of the electronic health record system (EPIC) in partnership with TidalHealth.

In addition to his work at the Simulation Center, Zack serves as the Mayor of Berlin, Maryland, with nearly a decade of local government experience. He has led multiple civic and economic development initiatives and holds leadership roles on the Executive Board of the Rural Maryland Council and the Maryland Municipal League, among other professional memberships.

Matthew Trader has been the Simulation Technician at the Medical Simulation Center since 2020. In this role, he oversees the operation of high-fidelity manikins and provides technical support for the Center. Additionally, he offers audio/visual support within the IT Department at Salisbury University. With over 20 years of IT experience, Matt specializes in hardware and software installation and computer repair.

Brett Hughes graduated from Salisbury University with a Master’s degree in Social Work and is licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work. He began his journey at the Simulation Center as a Graduate Assistant while enrolled in the MSW Advanced Standing Program, specializing in Clinical Social Work and Advocacy. In this role, Brett collaborated with staff, faculty, and students in the Standardized Patient program to implement and facilitate mental health simulations. Following his graduation, he transitioned to his current position as a Post-graduate Researcher, where he is responsible for designing, developing, and researching mental health simulations conducted at the Simulation Center.

Currently, Brett is employed at Chesapeake Health Care as a Therapist in the Mental Health Department, working with adults facing a diverse range of mental health diagnoses and issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and interpersonal conflict. He began his tenure at Chesapeake Health Care as a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) worker, providing services to children and adolescents, along with their families, to enhance behavioral functioning and psychological well-being. Brett emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to mental health treatment, integrating insights from cognitive neuroscience, psychodynamics, and philosophy.

Jody earned a Master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution from Salisbury University. During her graduate studies, she was a graduate assistant at the Sim Center helping to coordinate standardized patients for nursing simulations conducted via Zoom. She is currently the admin asst at the Sim Center, maintaining the budget and helping out where she’s needed.

Ariene Ohimor, pursuing MS Health and Human Performance

Ariene is a dedicated graduate assistant in the Anatomage lab at the Sim Center. She works closely with professors in curriculum planning and the integration of Anatomage software into various courses. In addition to her work with faculty, Ariene is deeply committed to student success. She assists students in utilizing the Anatomage Tables for assignments and studying, providing guidance and support.

Currently, Ariene is earning a master’s degree in Health and Human Performance. She is also a teacher’s assistant in the exercise science program. Upon graduation, Ariene hopes to work in a career combining health, technology, and education.

Brianna Dell, pursuing MS Health and Human Performance

Brianna is a second-year graduate student in the Health and Human Performance program at Salisbury University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Sports Medicine from SU. As a graduate assistant, Brianna teaches undergraduate Exercise Science laboratory courses and collaborates with nursing faculty at the Henson Medical Simulation Center to facilitate simulation-based learning using robotic patients and human standardized patients. Through her dedication to these simulations, Brianna ensures that students have a safe and immersive environment to practice and enhance their skills.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Brianna is a certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Exercise Physiologist (EP). After graduation, she aspires to use her knowledge and experience to continue to promote healthy lifestyles.

Sara Garzon, pursuing MS Health and Human Performance

Sara Garzon, a native of Spain, is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Health and Human Performance at Salisbury University. As a graduate assistant, she plays a key role in setting up and running medical learning simulations with robotic patients at the Henson Medical Simulation Center, in addition to teaching lab courses in the undergraduate Exercise Science program. Sara holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Science from Universidad Camilo José Cela in Spain, where she also served as a swimming and soccer coach.

After graduation, Sara intends to apply her knowledge and experience in Sports Medicine as a strength coach for a sports team. Beyond her professional pursuits, she has a passion for travel and enjoys exploring diverse places and meeting new people.