Meet Our Faculty

Amanda Luna
Instructor - Math
B.S. Mathematics, Grand Canyon University

Ashley Lester
Instructor - Social Science
B.S. Social Science, Troy University; Masters in Education, Secondary Education Social Science, University of Montevallo

Brian Brown
Academic Manager
Bachelors in History/Secondary Education, Misericordia University; Masters in History, American Military University

Daniel Sciarrillo
Instructor - Spanish
B.A., Spanish Education, Bloomsburg University

Danielle Hawk
English Instructor
BA English Literature, BA Secondary English Education; Wichita State University

Lee Sakellarides
Instructor - English
B.S. Education/English, Indiana University/M.A. English Literature, Brooklyn College

Mariam Dawoud
Instructor - Math
B.S., Computer Science, Dalhousie University; M.A., Education in Urban Education, Alvernia University

Shawn Cherinchak
Instructor - HS English
B.S., Secondary Education/English, Kutztown University

Virginia Trent
Instructor - Science
B.S. Biology, Southwest Texas State University; Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Arlington

Joseph Michael Zapinski
Instructor - Trades
A.S., CAD Design and Drafting, Anthem College; M.B.A., Project Management, Colorado Technical University

Robert Shafer
Lead Instructor - Skilled Trades
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University

Steve Strapple
Team Lead - Trades
A.A.S., Mechanical and Electrical Technology, Community College of the Air Force; A.A.S., Instructor of Technology/Military Science, Community College of the Air Force; A.A.S., Educational and Training Methodology, Wayland Baptist University; B.S., Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University; M.A., Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Texas at San Antonio

Eric Ashman
Instructor - Business/Accounting
B.S., Secondary Math Education, Penn State University; M.B.A., University of Scranton

Kenneth Doolittle
Instructor - Finance
B.S., Finance, Duquesne University; M.B.A., Finance and Investments, Marywood University

Dr. Peter Francis
Director - Business, GenEd, ECE, Trades
B.S. Business Operations, DeVry Institute of Technology; Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix; Ph.D. Organization & Management, Capella University

Dr. Aisha Williams
Instructor - College English; Writing Centers
B.A., Communication and Media Studies, Howard University; M.A., English Language and Literature, Creative Writing, City University of New York City College; Ed.D., Instructional Leadership, St. John’s University

Amber Miller
Instructor - English
B.A. English, M.A. English Language & Literature, Tennessee State University; Doctorate Leadership & Professional Practice, Trevecca Nazarene University; M.S. Psychology, Capella University

Christine Torres
Instructor - ECE
B.S. Early Childhood and Elementary Education; M.S. Early Childhood Intervention, Marywood University

Erica Getts
Instructor - Library
B.S.E., Library Science, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; M.L.S., Library and Information Science, University of Maryland

James Hadsell
Instructor - Biology
B.S., Neuroscience, Minor Psychology, King's College; M.S., Biotechnology, Marywood University; M.S., Medical Education Leadership, New England University Medical College

Jana Lindsay
Instructor - Sociology
M.S., Rehabilitation Counselor. University of Scranton; B.S., Criminal Justice, University of Scranton

Larissa Grissom
Instructor - Psychology
B.A., Psychology, Oklahoma State University; M.S., Psychology, University of Phoenix; Ed.D., Educational Psychology, Capella University

Michelle Cicco
Instructor - Sociology
M.S., Cardiac Rehabilitation & Exercise Science, East Stroudsburg University; B.S., Biology, Penn State University; B.S., Nursing, Edinboro University of PA

Sarah Owens
Instructor -  Early Childhood
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Marywood University; B.S., Special Education, Marywood University; M.A., Education, Gratz College

Barbara Mazurik
Instructor - Paralegal & Legal Secretary
B.S., Accounting, Marywood University; Paralegal Certificate, Penn State University; M.S.E.L., Environmental Law, Vermont Law School; M.B.A., Business, Western Governor's University

Christen Pacton-Garcia
Instructor - Paralegal/Business
MHRM, Keller Graduate School of Management; Juris Doctor, John Marshall Law School; B.S. Psychology, Loyola University

David Kostiak
Instructor - Criminal Justice
B.S., Criminal Justice, Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Criminal Justice, Columbia College

Dr. Peter Francis
Director - Business, GenEd, ECE, Trades
B.S. Business Operations, DeVry Institute of Technology; Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix; Ph.D. Organization & Management, Capella University

Ann Marie Mahoney
Instructor - Computer Science
B.S., Computer Science, University of Scranton; M.S., Information Systems, Marywood University; M.S., Curriculum & Education, University of Scranton

Fred Claus
Adjunct Instructor - Computer Science
Masters in Network and Communications Management, Keller Graduate School of Management, B.S. Technical Management

Jonathan Boyson
Instructor - Computer Science
A.A.S., Cyber Security Management, Luzerne County Community College; B.S., Computer Science, Bloomsburg University

Ruth DeSantis
Team Lead -  Art, Design, Technology
B.A., Communication Arts, Radio/Television, Marywood University; M.S., Instructional Media, Wilkes University

Barbara DiLorenzo
Adjunct Instructor - UX, Writing, Graphic Design
B.F.A. Illustration, Rhode Island School of Design

John Lona
Adjunct Instructor - Graphic Design
A.A.S. Art, SUNY Sullivan; B.F.A. Binghamton University

Lakisha Robinson
Adjunct Instructor - Dressmaking & Design
B.A. Child, Family, Consumer Science; M.S. Child, Family, Consumer Science, CSU-Fresno

Melissa Anderson
Adjunct Instructor - Art Appreciation/Art History
M.A. Art History, Academy of Art; B.A. Fine Arts/Print, California State University

Ruth DeSantis
Team Lead -  Art, Design, Technology
B.A., Communication Arts, Radio/Television, Marywood University; M.S., Instructional Media, Wilkes University

Sandra Monahan
Adjunct Instructor- Wedding Planner/Event Planning/Floral
Certified Wedding Planner, Penn Foster (ICS), 1999

Alison McHale
Team Lead - Allied Health
A.S., Medical Secretarial, Holyoke Community College; B.S., Business Administration, Western New England University; M.A., Business Administration, Marywood University

Diana Murphy
Instructor - Medical Billing & Coding
M.S. Management; B.S. Healthcare Management, Bellevue University

Jaime Nguyen
Director
B.A., Biology, University of Toledo; M.S., Medicinal Chemistry, University of Toledo; M.D., Medical Degree, Medical School for International Health (MSIH) in Collaboration with Columbia University Medical Center; MPH, Master of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh

Jennifer Haysmer
Instructor - Pharmacology
M.A. Career and Technical Education; Ball State University; BA. HAS Baker College; A.S. Pharmacy Technician, Baker College

Jennifer Sellers
Instructor - PT Aide
A.S. Science PTA, Nash Community College; B.S. Science: Exercise Science, Florida State University

Jesie Davenport
Team Lead - Pharmacy Tech
B.S. Pharmacy, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia; CPhT

Kathleen Patrick
Instructor - Medical Assistant
A.S. Medical Assistant, A.S. Healthcare Reimbursement, B.S. Health Services Management, Virginia College; M.S. Health Care Administration, Grand Canyon University

Kellie Snodgrass
Instructor - Public Health
B.S., Business Administration, Murray State Jr. College; M.A., Public Administration in Public Health, Platt College

Kendra Strodes
Instructor
A.S. Communications, Sinclair Community College; Certificate Dental Assisting, DATS Dental Assisting School; Dental Assisting Certificate

Kimberly Blyther
Instructor - Optician
A.S., Medical Assistant, South University; B.S., Healthcare Management, South University

Kristin Cannon
Instructor - Optician/Medical Assistant Externships
B.S. Animal Science, Virginia Tech; ABO

Latoya Hill
Instructor - Pharm Tech
A.A. Liberal Arts, Wallace Community College; B.A. Social Science, M.A. Teaching & Learning with Technology, University of Arizona; PTCB - CPT

Laura Abbruzzese
Instructor - OT Aide
A.S. Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant, Macomb Community College; M.S. Health Science: Occupational Therapy, Wayne State University

Lillian Galindo-Bryson
Adjunct Instructor - Medical Billing & Coding
A.A. Marketing; A.A. Human Resources; B.S.B.A. Organizational Structure; B.S.B.A. Industrial Management, University of Puerto Rico; Certified Professional Coder from AAPC

Marisha Zimmerman
Instructor - Pharmacy Tech
Bachelor in English, & Bachelor in Science Education, Indiana University

Michelle Myers
Adjunct Instructor - Home Health Aide
LPN, Kiamichi Technology Center

Nazia Sadat
Adjunct Instructor - Nutrition
B.S. Science Nutrition and Minor in Biology, M.S. Science Nutrition and Wellness M.S. Public Health, Benedictine University; M.S. Science in Education, Kaplan University; Ph.D. Philosophy Health Sciences, Trident University

Melissa Fazio
Instructor - Healthcare Management
B.A., Health Services and Administration, Marywood University

Pamela Ward
Instructor - Medical Assisting
B.S., Health Studies, Siena Heights University

Rachel Hawkins
Adjunct Instructor - Pharm Tech
A.A.S. Pharmacy Technology, Forsyth Technical Community College; B.F.A., University of Connecticut

Ruthanne Darr
Adjunct Instructor - Medical Transcription & Terminology
A.S. Medical & Legal Administrative Assistant, Northern Main Technical College; A.S. General Studies, Murray State College; B.S. General Studies, Dakote State University; M.S. Health Information Management, College of St. Scholastica

Shanna Lizardi
Adjunct Instructor - Allied Health
A.S. in Healthcare, University of Phoenix; B.S. Psychology, Marywood University; M.S. Psychology, Tiffin University; Certified Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, and ECG Technician

Susan Meehan
Instructor - Medical Assisting - Externship
A.S., Business Administration, Penn State University

Telicia Ward-Thomas
Instructor - Pharm Tech
Bachelor in Public Health, University of South Florida; Master of Health Law, Nova Southeastern University; PTCB certified Pharmacy Technician

Theresa Sinkevich
Team Lead - Healthcare
Medical Assistant Diploma, Fortis Institute; A.S. Healthcare Management, Penn Foster College; Electronic Medical Records Certificate, Penn Foster

Michael Savich
Instructor - Non-Technical Business
B.A., Urban/Economic Geography, McGill University; B.A., Anthropology, McGill University; B.A., Religious Studies, McGill University

Andrew Engelbert
Instructor - Gunsmith
A.S. Nursing, Bryant & Stratton College; Bachelor of Business Administration, American Military University; Master of Business Administration, Trident University

Jon DeEsch
Senior Instructor - Skilled Trades
B.S., Political Science, University of Scranton; M.S., Education- Curriculum and Instruction, University of Scranton

Joseph Michael Zapinski
Instructor - Trades
A.S., CAD Design and Drafting, Anthem College; M.B.A., Project Management, Colorado Technical University

Joseph Myers
Instructor - Trades
A.S., Computer Aided Drafting, ITT Technical Institute

Dr. Peter Francis
Director - Business, GenEd, ECE, Trades
B.S. Business Operations, DeVry Institute of Technology; Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix; Ph.D. Organization & Management, Capella University

Robert Shafer
Lead Instructor - Skilled Trades
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University

Steve Strapple
Team Lead - Trades
A.A.S., Mechanical and Electrical Technology, Community College of the Air Force; A.A.S., Instructor of Technology/Military Science, Community College of the Air Force; A.A.S., Educational and Training Methodology, Wayland Baptist University; B.S., Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University; M.A., Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Texas at San Antonio

Titus Jones
Instructor - Construction
A.S. Social Studies - Electrical Engineering, University of Toledo; Commercial Real-Estate & HVAC, Columbus State Community College; B.S. Business Administration, Wilberforce University

Eunice Campbell
Adjunct Instructor
B.S. in Business Administration, Winston Salem State University; MBA, Colorado State University; Certified Travel Agent Consultant

Dr. Peter Francis
Director - Business, GenEd, ECE, Trades
B.S. Business Operations, DeVry Institute of Technology; Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix; Ph.D. Organization & Management, Capella University