Meet Our Faculty

Audrey Hornbacher
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

Chris Swanson
Instructor - Orientation
B.A., Secondary Education, University of Detroit Mercy; M.A., History, Wayne State University

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

Dr. Laurie Wellner
Director - High School/Professional Studies
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 - Professional Studies
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

Jeffrey Holt
Instructor - Trades
A.S., Computer Aided Drafting, American Trades Institute; B.A., Management and Organizational Development/Human Resources Management, Spring Arbor University; M.A., Education, Western Michigan University

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

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

Dr. Laurie Wellner
Director - High School/Professional Studies
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 - Professional Studies
B.A., English, Minor History, King's College; M.A., English Language, Literature, and Rhetoric, Binghamton 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/Professional Studies
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 - Professional Studies
B.A., English, Minor History, King's College; M.A., English Language, Literature, and Rhetoric, Binghamton 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

Brian Brown
Team Lead - High School / ECE
B.A., Secondary Education/History, College Misericordia; M.A., History, American Military University

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/Professional Studies
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 - Professional Studies
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

 

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

Dr. Laurie Wellner
Director - High School/Professional Studies
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

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

 

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

Dr. Laurie Wellner
Director - High School/Professional Studies
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

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

 

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

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

 

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)

Jeffrey Holt
Instructor - Trades
A.S., Computer Aided Drafting, American Trades Institute; B.A., Management and Organizational Development/Human Resources Management, Spring Arbor University; M.A., Education, Western Michigan University

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

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

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

Dr. Laurie Wellner
Director - High School/Professional Studies
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 - Professional Studies
B.A., English, Minor History, King's College; M.A., English Language, Literature, and Rhetoric, Binghamton University