FACULTY

Jeanne Aber
Grader, English
M.A., Communication Arts, Marywood University B.A., Communication Arts, Marywood University

Wilma Abbott
Instructor, Veterinary
A.A.S. Technician A.A.S. Veterinary Technician, Camden County College

Amanda Allport
Instructor, Psychology
M.A.T., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Psychology, SUNY, Brockport

Jamiece Apolinaro
Grader, English
M.B.A., Wilkes University
B.S., Wilkes University

Eric Ashman
Senior Instructor, Business
B.S., Secondary Math Education, Penn State University
M.B.A., University of Scranton

Rahual Barauh
Grader, Allied Health
B.P.T., Physiotherapy, St. Joan’s College, New Delhi

Valerie Barnes
Instructor, Allied Health
B.A., Elementary Education, King’s College
A.S., Secretarial, Lackawanna Jr. College

Ann Barr
Instructor, Veterinary Technician
A.S., Animal Health Technology, Harcum College

Michele Boland
Instructor, Allied Health
M.S., Nursing, University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing, University of Delaware

Jonathan Boyson
Instructor, Computer Science
B.S., Computer Science, Bloomsburg University

Marg Brown
Instructor, Veterinary Technician
B. Ed., Adult Education, Brock University
Veterinary Technology, Centralia College

James Burcicki
Instructor, Accounting
B.S., Accounting, Kings College

Joseph Burruano
Program Director, Criminal Justice
J.D., St. John's University Law School
B.A. English, C.W. Post College/ L.I. University

Marianne Burruano
Instructor, Allied Health
R.N., Lenox Hill School of Nursing B.S.N., Molloy College
M.S., Molloy College

Deborah Callahan
Grader, ECE
B.A., Elementary/Early Childhood Education, Marywood University
PA Director’s Credential, Northampton Community College

Suzanne Capoocia
Grader, Allied Health
A.S., Medical Secretarial Science, Keystone College

Karen Cardone
Grader, Allied Health
RN, Community Medical Center School of Nursing

Heather Carnathon
Grader, English
B.A., English, Marywood University

Jerome Cavanaugh
Grader, English
M.S., Education/English, Marywood University B.S., Education/English, University of Scranton

Lisa Centonze
Instructor, Veterinary Technician
D.V.M., University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
B.A. History, Princeton University

Russell Day
Department Chair, Business
B.S., Temple University

Jon DeEsch
Instructor, Engineering Technology
M.S., Education - Curriculum & Instruction, University of Scranton
B.S., Political Science, University of Scranton
OCA Certification for Vocational Instruction, Carpentry Certification, Home Inspection Certification

Dr. Nelson Diaz
Instructor, Veterinary Technician
B.S., Animal Science, Purdue University
M.S., Physiology, University of Arkansas
D.V.M., Tuskegee University
M.B.A., Turabo University

Donna Evans
Grader, Business
B.S., Business Administration, Wilkes University
A.S., Business Administration, Penn State University
A.S., Computer Science, Penn State University

Melissa Fazio
Grader, Allied Health
B.A., Health Services Administration, Marywood University

Melissa Ferranti
Grader, Veterinary Technician
A.S., Veterinary Technology, Johnson College

Nikky Folis
Adjunct Faculty
B.S., Business Management, Saint Leo University
M.A., Baker College EdD., Northcentral University

William T. Gallagher
Instructor, Electronics Electronics TechnologyStar Technical Institute AST Electrical Engineering Technology, Education Direct
ASB Business Management, Education Direct

Maryann Grandinetti
Grader, Allied Health
M.A., Health Administration, King's College
B.S., Communications, Ithaca College

Diane Hargan
Instructor, Veterinary Technician
A.S., Veterinary Technology, Penn Foster College
A.S., Liberal Arts, Oakland Community College

Janet Z. Healey
Grader, Business and Technical Writing
B.A., Communications, University of Scranton

Dr. Pamela Heeren
Instructor, Veterinary Technician
D.V.M., University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
B.S., University of Tennessee A.S., Walter State College

Elaine Hickey
Grader, Allied Health
B.S., Nursing, College Misericordia

Rebecca Hoover
Instructor, Fashion Merchandising
M.S., Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, Washington University
B.S., Fashion Merchandising, Central Washington University

Sharon Hopkins
Senior Instructor, Art, Graphic Design
B.F.A., Marywood University

Tanya Horsfield
Senior Instructor, Business Management, Marketing
B.S., Business Education, Bloomsburg University

Dawn Kelly
Grader, Humanities
M.S., Education, Wilkes University
B.S., Elementary Education, Bloomsburg University

Anni Koshy
Grader, Allied Health
Ph.D., Aquatic Microbiology

Tammy Kundla
Grader, Humanities
B.A., English, Wilkes University

Mary Kurtz
Grader, Allied Health
B.S., University of Scranton Medical Technology

Ralph Kurtz
Senior Instructor, Electrical/Electronics Technology A.S.E.E.T., Pennsylvania State University B.S.E.E., University of Scranton

Tracey Lasslett
Instructor, Veterinary Technician
A.A.S., Veterinary Technology, Camden Community College

Sarah Lathrop
Instructor, Early Childhood Education
B.S., Elementary Education, Shippensburg University

Susan McGrath
Department Chair, General Education
M.A. Education, Adelphi University
B.S. School of Education, State University of N.Y.

Laure Mackey
Instructor, Information Literacy
M.L.S., Syracuse University
M.A., Public Relations, San Jose State University
A.S., Journalism, Los Angeles Pierce Junior College

Rachel Mackie
Instructor, Veterinary Technician
A.S., Veterinary Technology, Vet Tech Institute

Ann Marie Mahoney
Senior Instructor, Computer Science
B.S., Computer Science, University of Scranton
M.S., Information Systems, Marywood University

Rebecca Markewich
Grader, English
M.A. European History, University of Albany
B.A. History (English minor), University
of Albany
A.S. Humanities, SUNY, Cobleskill

Susan Meehan
Grader, Allied Health
A.A., Business Administration, Penn State University

Tracy Meredick
Grader, Veterinary Technician
A.S., Veterinary Technology, Johnson College

Robert Messina
Instructor, Business
B.S., Accounting, University of Dayton

Ann Millan
Instructor, Allied Health
B.S., Nursing, Penn State University

Jill Nicolosi
Instructor, Allied Health
A.S., Medical Secretarial Science, Gwynedd Mercy College

Karin Novrocki
Grader, English
B.A., Humanities, Penn State University

Teresa Noyes
Instructor, Allied Health
B.H.Sc., University of Texas
A.A.Sc., Excelsior College
Graduate of U.S. Army Academy of Health Sciences

Sheila O'Brien
Instructor, Music
Bachelor of Music Education Marywood University

Stella Peterson
Instructor, Human Resources Mgmt.
M.S., Human Resources Mgmt., Troy State University
B.A., Applied Behavioral Sciences, National-Louis University
A.A., Business Administration, Miami Jacobs Jr. College

Christine Piazzi
Grader, Art Appreciation
B.F.A., Art, Stroudsburg University
Coursework in Architecture and Interior Design, Philadelphia College of Textile & Science

Larry Pierce
Instructor, Paralegal and Criminal Justice
J.D., Temple University School of Law

Sherry Pietrzykoski
Senior Instructor, Social Science/English
B.A., Elementary Education/Psychology, Wilkes College
M.A., English, University of Scranton

Karthika V. Priyadarsini
Grader, English
M.Phil., University of Kerala
M.A., English Language and Literature, University of Kerala
B.A., English Language and Literature, University of Kerala

Rebecca Rebovich
Grader, English
B.A., Communications/Journalism, Wilkes University

Deborah Reeder
Instructor, Veterinary Technician
B.A., English, San Diego State University
A.S., Veterinary Technology, Dallas Community College

Sheri Resperski
Grader, English
B.A., Education/English Literature, Wilkes University

Edward Robinson
Instructor, Veterinary Technician
A.S., Veterinary Technology, Gaston College B.A., Biology, University of Maine

Kathy Ruane
Clinical Coordinator, Veterinary Technician
B.A., Biology, Wilkes University
A.S., Animal Health Technology, Harcum College

Grace Sakevich
Grader, English
B.A., English, University of Scranton

Dr. Katie Lynn Samuelson
Instructor, Veterinary Technician
B.S., Animal Science University of California
D.V.M., Oregon State University

Mark Schwarz
Instructor, Computer Science
M.S., Secondary Education, University of Scranton
B.S., Political Science, University of Scranton

Chris Schweitzer
Grader, Early Childhood Education
B.A., Elementary Education, Marywood University

Jennifer Seward
Instructor, Allied Health
B.S., Nursing, Misericordia University

Robert B. Shafer
Department Chair, Mechanical/Engineering Technology
B.S.M.E., Pennsylvania State University

Margi Sirois
Veterinary Technician Program Director
A.A.S., Camden County College B.S., Rowan University M.S., Rutgers University Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

Brittany Smith
Grader, Allied Health
B.S., Health Care Management, University of Phoenix
A.S., Childhood Development, Luzerne County Community College

Lisa Smith
Grader, Allied Health
M.S., Health Administration,
Wilkes University
B.S., Medical Technology, Kings College

Alicia Souza
Grader, Veterinary Technician
A.S., Veterinary Technology, Johnson College

James Stedman
Program Director, Fire Science
Master of Public Administration, Governors State University
B.S., Fire Science Management, Southern Illinois University
A.A.S., Fire Science and Technology, Chicago City-Wide College

Nancy Thomas
Instructor, Veterinary Technician
B.S., Microbiology, Clemson University
A.S., Veterinary Science, St. Petersburg Junior College

Katherine Turi
Grader, Business
B.S., Business Administration/Management, Marywood University
A.J., Business Administration, Lackawanna College

Joan Ulrich
Instructor, Veterinary Technician
A.S., Animal Science Camden County
College

Jayant Vishal
Grader, Allied Health
M.B.B.S., B.J. Medical College

Lisa Walsh
Instructor, Nutrition
Masters in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Science, East Stroudsburg University
B.S., HPE/Fitness Management, Lock Haven University

Frances Rogan-Waltz
Grader, Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Certificate, Pennsylvania State University

Janet Yontas
Instructor, Allied Health
B.S., Nursing, Marywood University

Deborah Kozuch-Zenzal
Instructor, Allied Health
Organizational Management, Misericordia University
R.N., B.S.N., University of Scranton
L.P.N., Mercedian School of Practical Nursing
Certified Coder, American Academy of Professional Coders
Certified Coding, Specialist Physician Based - AHIMA
Registered Medical Assistant, AMT

CONSULTANTS

Brenda Berretta
Criminal Justice
Doctor of Education, Memphis State University
Counseling Major: Concentration in Alcohol/Drug Abuse, Minor: Criminal Justice
M.A., Criminal Justice (Major), Sociology (Minor), Memphis State University
B.S., Sociology and English, Memphis State University

George Guay
Criminal Justice
Admitted to Bar, 1985, Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
J.D., Western New England School of Law
B.A., Psychology and English, University of Vermont

Melynda Hill-Teter
Paralegal
B.S., Information Technology, University of Phoenix
Certificate of Legal Assistantship, University of California at Santa Barbara

Lansdale Shaffmaster
Early Childhood Education
Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Penn State University
M.S., Child Development (Early Childhood Education), University of Wisconsin
B.S., Home Economics Education, Juniata College

Mike Wilson
Paralegal
J.D., University of Kentucky
B.A., English, University of Kentucky