Meet Our Faculty
Our faculty consists of experienced, credentialed educators who are dedicated to fully supporting your academic attainments. Realizing that the journey can be a challenge, they aim to make your online learning experience one that is straightforward and enjoyable. From explanations to encouragement, each of our instructor is devoted to your higher education journey and preparing you for a better future.
High School
Alyssa Sklareski
Instructor - Science
B.S., Secondary Education - Biology, Minor - Philosophy, Marywood University
Instructor - Math
B.S., Mathematics, University of the Ozarks; M.S., Mathematics, University of Oklahoma; Ed.D, Mathematics, The University of Oklahoma
Brian Brown
Team Lead - High School / ECE
B.A., Secondary Education/History, College Misericordia; M.A., History, American Military University
Daniel Sciarrillo
Instructor - Spanish
B.A., Spanish Education, Bloomsburg University
Dr. Laurie Wellner
Director - High School
B.A., Music Education, minor English, University of Nevada, Reno; M.A., Special Education, California State University; M.A., Educational Administration, California State University; Ed.D., Organizational Leadership, University of La Verne
Mariam Dawoud
Instructor - Math
B.S., Computer Science, Dalhousie University; M.A., Education in Urban Education, Alvernia University
Meghan Lodge
Team Lead - High School / College English
B.A., English, Minor History, King's College; M.A., English Language, Literature, and Rhetoric, Binghamton University
Shawn Cherinchak
Instructor - HS English
B.S., Secondary Education/English, Kutztown University
Selina Rush
Instructor - HS English
B.A., English Literature, California State University Northridge; M.A., Secondary Education, Grand Canyon University; M.A., English emphasis on Education, Grand Canyon University
Automotive and Engine Repair
John Reid
Director
A.A.S., Mechanical and Electrical Technology, Community College of the Air Force; B.S., Occupational Education, Management, Wayland Baptist University; M.S., Management, Human Resource Management, Wilmington 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
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
Robert Shafer
Lead Instructor - Skilled Trades
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University
Business
Amanda Sanchoo
Team Lead - Business / Criminal Justice
B.S., Psychology, University of Central Florida; M.S., Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida; D.B.A., Specialization in Criminal Justice, Northcentral University
Instructor - Finance
B.S., Finance, Duquesne University; M.B.A., Finance and Investments, Marywood University
Dr. Laurie Wellner
Director - High School
B.A., Music Education, minor English, University of Nevada, Reno; M.A., Special Education, California State University; M.A., Educational Administration, California State University; Ed.D., Organizational Leadership, University of La Verne
Tonita Hollins
Instructor - Business/Legal
B.A., Criminal Justice, Columbia College; M.S., Criminal Justice, Columbia College; M.B.A., Human Resource Management, Columbia Southern University
Criminal Justice and Legal
Amanda Sanchoo
Team Lead - Business / Criminal Justice
B.S., Psychology, University of Central Florida; M.S., Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida; D.B.A., Specialization in Criminal Justice, Northcentral University
Tonita Hollins
Instructor - Business/Legal
B.A., Criminal Justice, Columbia College; M.S., Criminal Justice, Columbia College; M.B.A., Human Resource Management, Columbia Southern University
David Kostiak
Instructor - Criminal Justice
B.S., Criminal Justice, Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Criminal Justice, Columbia College
Dr. Laurie Wellner
Director - High School
B.A., Music Education, minor English, University of Nevada, Reno; M.A., Special Education, California State University; M.A., Educational Administration, California State University; Ed.D., Organizational Leadership, University of La Verne
Child Care and Education
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
Team Lead - High School / ECE
B.A., Secondary Education/History, College Misericordia; M.A., History, American Military University
Emily Denison
Instructor - English
B.A., English Literature, Spanish Minor, University of Arizona; B.F.A., Theater History and Dramaturgy, University of Arizona; M.F.A., Dramaturgy, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Erica Getts
Instructor - Library
B.S.E., Library Science, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; M.L.S., Library and Information Science, University of Maryland
Erin Phillips
Instructor - Music
B.S., Music Education, Messiah College; M.S., Educational Development and Strategies, Wilkes University
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
Larissa Grissom
Instructor - Psychology
B.A., Psychology, Oklahoma State University; M.S., Psychology, University of Phoenix; Ed.D., Educational Psychology, Capella University
Dr. Laurie Wellner
Director - High School
B.A., Music Education, minor English, University of Nevada, Reno; M.A., Special Education, California State University; M.A., Educational Administration, California State University; Ed.D., Organizational Leadership, University of La Verne
Meghan Lodge
Team Lead - High School / College English
B.A., English, Minor History, King's College; M.A., English Language, Literature, and Rhetoric, Binghamton University
Ryan Mayberry
Instructor - Social Science
B.A., History/Secondary Education, Marywood University; M.S., Curriculum & Instruction, The University of Scranton
Sarah Owens
Instructor - Early Childhood
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Marywood University; B.S., Special Education, Marywood University; M.A., Education, Gratz College
Teresa McKay
Instructor - Early Childhood
M.A., Ed. Early Childhood, Concordia University St. Paul; Ed.D. Early Childhood Education, Northcentral University
Computers and Electronics
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
Jacob Boller
Director - DEC
B.A., Communication Studies, Minor Philosophy, University of Iowa; M.A., Media Studies, New School University; Executive M.A., Business, Quantic School of Business and Technology
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
Design and Creative Services
Christine Piazzi
Instructor - Interior Design/Decorator
B.A., Fine Arts, East Strousburg University
Jacob Boller
Director - DEC
B.A., Communication Studies, Minor Philosophy, University of Iowa; M.A., Media Studies, New School University; Executive M.A., Business, Quantic School of Business and Technology
Ruth DeSantis
Team Lead - Art, Design, Technology
B.A., Communication Arts, Radio/Television, Marywood University; M.S., Instructional Media, Wilkes University
Sandra Monahan
Instructor - Wedding/Floral/Event Planning
Etiquette Consultant, Etiquette Survival LLC; Association of Bridal Consultants; Robert Morris Junior College
Healthcare
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
Instructor - Pharmacy Technology
A.S., Applied Science, Central Virginia Community College; A.S., General Studies, Central Virginia Community College; B.S., Clinical Health Promotion, Liberty University; M.A., Human Service, Health, and Wellness Counseling, Liberty University; Doctor of Pharmacy, Hampton 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
Jesie Davenport
Instructor - Pharmacy
B.S., University of Sciences in Philadelphia
Kellie Snodgrass
Instructor - Public Health
B.S., Business Administration, Murray State Jr. College; M.A., Public Administration in Public Health, Platt College
Kimberly Blyther
Instructor - Optician
A.S., Medical Assistant, South University; B.S., Healthcare Management, South University
Krystal Green
Team Lead - Pharmacy Technology
B.S., Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University; M.B.A., Healthcare Management, Liberty University
Melissa Fazio
Instructor - Healthcare Management
B.A., Health Services and Administration, Marywood University
Monique Reed
Instructor - Pharmacy Technology
A.S., Pharmacy Technician, South Campus, West Miflin
Nicola Campbell
Instructor - Pharmacy Technology
B.A., Health Education, Ashford University; M.A., Education, Ashford University; Ed.D., Philosophy, Ashford University
Nicolle Polites
Instructor - Pharmacy Technology
A.S., Pharmacy Technician, Sanford Brown Institute
Pamela Ward
Instructor - Medical Assisting
B.S., Health Studies, Siena Heights University
Susan Meehan
Instructor - Medical Assisting - Externship
A.S., Business Administration, Penn State University
Theresa Sinkevich
Instructor - Healthcare
A.S., Healthcare Management, Penn Foster College; Electronic Medical Records Certified, Penn Foster; Career Diploma, Medical Assistant, Fortis Institute
Vanessa Rodriguez
Instructor - Medical Assisting
Diploma, Medical Technician Assistant, Florida Technical College; Diploma, Phlebotomy, American Vocational Academy
ICS Canada
Michael Savich
Instructor - Non-Technical Business
B.A., Urban/Economic Geography, McGill University; B.A., Anthropology, McGill University; B.A., Religious Studies, McGill University
Stuart MacLellan
Instructor - Technical Business
B.S., Physics, Concordia University; DEC Electrotechnology, Instrumentation and Control, Vanier College (CEGEP)
Skilled Trades and Industrial
John Reid
Director
A.A.S., Mechanical and Electrical Technology, Community College of the Air Force; B.S., Occupational Education, Management, Wayland Baptist University; M.S., Management, Human Resource Management, Wilmington 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
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
Robert Shafer
Lead Instructor - Skilled Trades
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University
Travel and Hospitality
Amanda Sanchoo
Team Lead - Business / Criminal Justice
B.S., Psychology, University of Central Florida; M.S., Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida; D.B.A., Specialization in Criminal Justice, Northcentral University
Veterinary
Chandel DeLucca
Instructor - Vet - General
A.S., General Studies, Luzerne County Community College; A.S., Veterinary Technology, Johnson College
Team Lead - Veterinary Technology
A.S., Veterinary Technology, Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology
Heather Struble Leer
Externship Admin Assistant - Externship
A.A., General Studies, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College; A.S., Veterinary Technology, Cedar Valley Community College
Kathy Ruane
Clinical Coordinator - Externship
A.S., Animal Health Technology, Harcum College; B.A., Biology, Wilkes University; M.S., Education- Curriculum and Instruction, University of Scranton
Maggie Cawley
Instructor - Veterinary
A.A.S., Business Administration, Southeastern Business College; A.A.S., Veterinary Technology, Columbus State Community College; B.S., Business Management, University of Findlay
Megan Chadwick
Director - Veterinary Technology
A.S., Veterinary Technology, Johnson College; B.S., Business, Management/Marketing Track, Penn State Worthington Scranton
Veronica Sweeney
Instructor - Veterinary Technology
A.S., Veterinary Medicine, Alfred State College
Vicki McLain
Instructor - Veterinary Technology
A.S., Specialized Technology, Johnson College