Meet Our Faculty
High School
Audrey Hornbacher
Instructor - Math
B.S., Mathematics, University of the Ozarks; M.S., Mathematics, University of Oklahoma; Ed.D, Mathematics, The University of Oklahoma
Daniel Sciarrillo
Instructor - Spanish
B.A., Spanish Education, Bloomsburg University
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
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
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
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
Kenneth Doolittle
Instructor - Finance
B.S., Finance, Duquesne University; M.B.A., Finance and Investments, Marywood University
Criminal Justice and Legal
David Kostiak
Instructor - Criminal Justice
B.S., Criminal Justice, Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Criminal Justice, Columbia College
Child Care and Education
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Travel and Hospitality
Veterinary
Chandel DeLucca
Instructor - Vet - General
A.S., General Studies, Luzerne County Community College; A.S., Veterinary Technology, Johnson College