Faculty

Narrative Studies Leadership

Professors at MidAmerica Nazarene University are committed to investing in the lives and educational pursuits of their students. Students frequently comment on how they appreciate the fact that faculty go above and beyond to help each and every student.

Dr. Daniel Schwabauer, ThD

English Department Head
Director of The Center for Narrative Studies

Dr. Schwabauer is an Assistant Professor of English and Head of the English Department at MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) in Olathe, Kansas. An award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist, he’s also the author of The God of Story and the creator of The One Year Adventure Novel and The Cover Story Writing Program—curriculums designed for young writers.

Prof. Aaron Bohn

Digital Media Professor

Digital Storytelling Lead

Aaron Bohn is an Associate Professor of Digital Communication at MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU). He is an accomplished writer, director, and filmmaker who is actively involved in hands-on student media projects and international storytelling initiatives.

Dr. Addison Lucchi, PhD

Professor of English
Project Coordinator

Dr. Lucchi is a a tenured professor, library director, and research librarian who is passionate about facilitating student success, fostering a learner-centered classroom environment, and facilitating transformative education. Dr. Lucchi leads MNU student and teacher teams to Czechia for outreach and service.

Members of the 2026 Pioneer Trek Team in Prague, Czech Republic. The team included students Faith Demlow, Alex Gere, Grace Boling, Sara Powell, Kate Mook, Hannah Irwin and Reagan Stephens, Dr. Todd Keller (College Church of the Nazarene, which is the Lucchi’s home and sending church), and MNU professors Dr. Natalie Eick, Dr. Addison Lucchi, Dr. Christina Bohn and Prof. Aaron Bohn.
Prof. Aaron Bohn.leads multi-media students in creating their own short films.
Students, family, and friends were invited to view the students’ works in a local theatre.