Angela Manos

Dr. Angela Manos is a retired U.S. Army Colonel and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Saint Leo University’s Center for Online Learning. With over 32 years of military service, including deployments to Afghanistan, Somalia, Haiti, Macedonia, and Kosovo, she brings firsthand expertise in law enforcement and military operations to her online teaching. Dr. Manos earned her Bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University and her doctorate from the University of Kansas in 1992.

• Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement
• Military Police
• Public Safety Administration
• Corrections
• International Security
• Conflict Resolution
• Due Process
• Leadership Training
• Police Academy Development

Her teaching emphasizes Saint Leo’s core values and practical knowledge, preparing students for real-world challenges in criminal justice. Dr. Manos actively engages students through online Criminal Justice Association meetings and interactive Zoom sessions, fostering discussions on topics like criminal law and leadership. Her military experience, including mentoring Afghan Interior Ministry officials and establishing police academies, informs her perspective on global security and community collaboration.

• Purple Heart (for injuries sustained in combat)
• Combat Action Badge (recognizing direct combat participation)

Dr. Manos also advocates for veterans’ mental health through the Wounded Warrior Project and USO, drawing from her personal experience with PTSD and a service dog. Her 15+ years at Saint Leo University, transitioning from adjunct (2003–2013) to full-time online faculty, highlight her commitment to accessible, value-driven education in criminal justice.