Professional Staff

Professional Staff

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Abazi, Kajmet, Bursar; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.A.,  Post University

Altman, Lawrence G., Professor of Biology; B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Fordham University

Anderson, Lisa M., Associate Professor of Nursing; A.S., Mattatuck Community College; B.S.N., Central Connecticut State University; M.S.N., University of Hartford

Anderson, Susan, Professor/Director of Respiratory Care; A.S., University of Albuquerque; B.S., University of New Mexico; M.S., University of Texas at Dallas

Angelastro, Peter S., Associate Professor/Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Division; B.A., Ithaca College; Ph.D., Yale University

Arsenault, Bruce, Network Manager; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community- Technical College

Astacio, Iris, Diversity Recruitment Advising & Retention Specialist

Ayala, Johanis, Financial Aid Assistant; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.A., University of Bridgeport

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Bage, Robyn-Jay, Professor of Management; B.A., National University; M.P.A., State University of NY at Albany

Baker, B.L., Associate Dean of Liberal Arts & Behavioral/Social Sciences; B.A., B.F.A., Northern Kentucky University; M.A., University of Maryland; ABD, University of Maryland

Ball, Karlene, ESL Program Coordinator, B.A., University of Hartford; M.A., Central Connecticut State University

Beaupre, Patricia, Professor/Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program; B.S. & M.S., Springfield College

Benzi, Peter, Professor of Physics, B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.S., University of Connecticut

Binney, Rebecca,  Professor of Biology, B.A., The College of St. Rose; M.Sc., Albany Medical College; Ph.D., Albany Medical College

Bish, Kimberly, Associate Professor of Nursing; A.D.N., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.S.N., Grand Canyon University; M.S.N., South University

Blake, Karen, Director of Student Activities; B.A., Central Connecticut State University; M.B.A., University of New Haven

Boyce, Lewis S., Jr., Education Technology Specialist; B.S., University of New Haven; M.S., University of South Carolina

Boyko, Lisa, Associate Director of Financial Aid; A.A., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.A., Western Connecticut State University; M.S., Central Connecticut State University

Bratt, Alexander, Assistant Professor; B.A., Trinity College; M.A., The Catholic University of America; M.F.A., The Catholic University of America

Buchanan, Charles, Academic Associate; Pre-MFG Certificate, Naugatuck Valley Community College

Burt, Harold, Professor of Mathematics; B.A., University of New Haven; M.S., Polytechnic Institute of New York

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Calabrese, Lisa, Assistant Director of Admissions; A.S., Mattatuck Community College; B.G.S, University of Connecticut

Calo Abbie, Director, Child Development Center; B.F.A., University of Hartford; M.A., St. Joseph College

Carrington, Erika, Assistant Director of Admissions; B.A., Providence College

Chaky, Joseph,  Professor of Computer Information Systems; B.S., Youngstown State University; M.S., Union College

Chapman, Angela, Associate Dean of Development, A.S., Albertus Magnus College; B.S. Albertus Magnus College; M.B.A., University of New Haven

Charris, Martha, Assistant Director of Admissions; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.A., Western Connecticut State University.

Cisek, Peter J., Professor of Business Computer Applications; B.S., M.S., Johnson and Wales University

Clancy, Edward, Associate Registrar; A.A., Mattatuck Community College; B.A., Quinnipiac University; M.A. Western Connecticut State University

Clough, David, Professor/Coordinator of the Legal Assistant Program; B.A., Lehigh University; J.D., Gonzaga Law School

Cocchiola, Christine, Professor of Human Services; B.S., Western Connecticut State University; M.S.W., University of Connecticut

Cousins, James, Assistant Director of Admissions; A.S., Gateway Community College; BA., Southern Connecticut State University; M.S., Albertus Magnus College

Cruz, Lourdes, Registrar; B.A., Central Connecticut State University; M.S., Southern Connecticut State University; M.S.W., Southern Connecticut State University

Curns, Jonathan, Technical Coordinator, Fine Arts Center Theater; B.F.A., University of Connecticut

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Dagan-McGee, Kristen, Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology; A.S., Mattatuck Community College, B.S., M.S. University of New Haven

Damiano, Jeffrey,  Professor of Biology; B.S., M.A., Central Connecticut State University; Ph.D., University of Hartford

D’Amore, Deirdre, Enrollment & Retention Specialist; A.S., Dean College; B.S., Charter Oak State College

DeFeo, Joseph, Program Director, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center; A.S.E.E., Norwalk State Technical College; B.S., M.B.A., Sacred Heart University

deHertogh, Anne, Clinical Coordinator; B.S.N., University of Rhode Island; M.S.N., University of Connecticut

DiCicco, Deborah, Financial Aid Assistant; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.G.S., University of Connecticut; M.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Difederico, Anthony, Business & Industry Instructor, Manufacturing

Donaldson, Cynthia D., Professor of Environmental Science; B.S., Hofstra University; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.S., Central Connecticut State University

Downs, Tammy, Counselor; A.A.S., Dutchess Community College; B.A. State University of NY College at New Paltz; M.S., Western Connecticut State University

Dresdner, Lisa, Interim, CEO; B.A., University of Utah; M.A., Boise State University; Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago

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Eddy, Sandra, Professor Computer Information Systems; B.A., Colby College; M.B.A., Babson College; F.W. Olin School of Business

Ekquist-Lechner , Karla L., Associate Professor of History/Geography; B.A., Messiah College; M.A., Ph.D., Iowa State University

Elm, Dana, Interim Dean of Administration; Coordinator of Environmental Affairs & Occupational Health & Safety; B.A., Western Connecticut State University; M.S. University of Connecticut

Evans-Boniecki, Jeannie, Associate Professor of English; B.A., University of Connecticut; M.S., Southern Connecticut State University

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Farrell, Scott, Assistant Director of Admissions; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.S., Charter Oak State College; M.B.A., University of New Haven

Faryniarz, Joseph V., Professor of Biological Sciences; B.S., University of Rhode Island; M.A.T., Rhode Island College; Ed.D., University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Feder, Travis, Systems Librarian; B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.S., Kent State University

Florencio, David, Systems Manager; B.S., Lehman College - CUNY

Franco, Carlos, Information Technology Technician I; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College

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Gabriele, Carol, Associate Dean for Health Sciences and Director of Nursing; B.S.N., University of Bridgeport; M.A., Fairfield University; D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University

Gager, Sarah E., Dean of Student Services; A.S., B.S., Post College; M.B.A., University of New Haven

Gangaway, Janet, Professor of Physical Therapy Assistant Program; B.S., University of Connecticut; M.P.T., University of Southern California; D.P.T., Simmons College

George, Eileen, Professor of Nursing; B.S.N., Central Connecticut State University; M.S.N., Southern CT State University; DNP., Chatham University

Goulet, Bonnie, Director of Student Development Services; B.G.S., University of Connecticut; M.S., Central Connecticut State University

Gregory, Lori S., Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education; B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

Guerrera, Margaret, Professor/Director of Respiratory Care Program; B.S., Quinnipiac College; M.S., Central Connecticut State University

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Hammond, Jaime, Director of Library Services; B.A., Sarah Lawrence College; M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Harding, John, Associate Professor of English; B.S., Worcester State University; M.S., Northeastern University

Hardy, Catherine, Director of Financial Aid Services; A.S., Waterbury State Technical College; B.S., M.S.,Central Connecticut State University

Harel, Gilad, Assistant Professor; B.A., Ph.D, Brandeis University

Hayes, Althea, Assistant Professor of English; B.A., M.A.,Marquette University, Ph.D, Fordham University

Holmes, Mitchell J., Professor of Business; B.A., University of Utah; M.B.A., Sacred Heart University

Horvath, Carrie, Director, Education Technology; A.A.S., Briarwood College; B.S., Southern Connecticut State University; M.S., Southern Connecticut State University; Ph.D., Capella University

Houlihan, Susan, Academic Advisor / Student Retention Specialist; B.A., Alfred University

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Johnson, Samuel, Counselor; B.B.A., Western Connecticut State University; M.S., University of Hartford

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Kelley, Kristine, Professor of Nursing; B.S.N., St. Joseph’s College; M.S.N., Western Connecticut State University

Kepka-Leach, Felicia, Professor of Nursing; B.S.N., University of Connecticut; M.S.N., University of Hartford

Kostrzewa, Waldemar, Dean of Community Engagement; B.S., M.A., Central Connecticut State University

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Lam, Bao, Information Technology Technician II, A.S., Kent-CBAM; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College

Larkin, Conal, Associate Dean of Business & Professional Programs, B.A., M.B.A., Iona College; M.S., Mercy College

Latella, Terry, Counselor/ Learning Disabilities; B.S., LaSalle University; M.S., Johns Hopkins University

Lebel, Amanda, Associate Professor of Art; B.F.A., University of Hartford; M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design

LeBlanc, Kathleen A., Professor of Human Services; B.A., University of Connecticut; M.S., Central Connecticut State University; M.S.W., Southern Connecticut State University.

Leite, Ray, Associate Professor, Program Coordinator/Digital Arts Technology; B.A., Marist College; M.S., Central Connecticut State University

Lenoce, Amy K., Professor of Communications; B.S., Southern Connecticut State University; M.A., Miami University

Leonetti, John, Librarian; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.S., Springfield College; M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Leszczynski, Thomas, Instructor of Mathematics; B.A., Boston University; M.A., Fairfield university; M.S., Fairfield University; M.S., Fairfield University

Litwinko, Deborah, Professor of Mathematics; A.S., Tunxis Community College; B.S., M.A.,Central Connecticut State University

Lombard, Louis, Associate Professor of English; B.A., Fairfield University; M.A., Central Connecticut State University

Lopes, Alexandra, Academic Advisor/ Student Retention Specialist/Danbury; A.S., Northwestern Connecticut Community College; B.A., Western Connecticut State University; M.S.W., Southern Connecticut State University

Lynch, Sharon, Associate Professor of Biology; B.S., Brooklyn College; Ph.D., The Graduate Center, The City University of New York

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Majeski, Melanie, Professor, ESL; A.B., Brown University; M.A., Fairfield University

Maldonado, Ivelisse, Librarian; B.A., Western Connecticut State University; M.S., North Carolina Central University.

Marotti, Donna D., Professor, Chairperson of Management, Marketing and Finance; B.S., M.B.A., Sacred Heart University

Martone, Mark,  Professor of Radiologic Technology/Program Coordinator/Program Director; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.S., Quinnipiac University; M.S., Quinnipiac University

McCann, Vincent, Coordinator, New Student Advising/Student Success; A.S., Middlesex Community College; B.A., University of Connecticut; M.S. Central Connecticut State University

McGary, Nikki, Associate Professor; B.A., University of Connecticut; M.A., California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS); Ph.D., University of Connecticut

McLure, Curtiss, Business & Industry Instructor; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College

McNeil-Coates, Beth, Public Relations Associate; B.A., Fairfield University

Meo, Cynthia, Professor of Early Childhood Education; B.S., Central Connecticut State University; M.S., 6th Yr. Certificate, Southern Connecticut State University

Milia, Kim, Child Development Assistant Teacher; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.A., Teikyo Post University; M.A., St. Joseph College

Miller, Jessica, Placement Testing Specialist, A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.A., Western Connecticut State University

Mobilio, Ursula, Assistant Professor of Nursing; A.D., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.S.N., Western Connecticut State University; M.S.N., University of Hartford.

Monchun, Beth, Executive Assistant to the President, B.A., Charter Oak State College; M.S., Bay Path University

Moore, H. Justin  Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, B.S., Ph.D. University of Houston

Morris, Karen, Accounts Payable Coordinator; B.A., Gettysburg College; M.B.S., Southern New Hampshire University

Mullaney, David, Professor of Biology; B.A., Saint Anselm College; M.S., University of New Hampshire

Murphy. Kathryn P., Professor of Nursing; B.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University, M.S.N., Ph.D., University of Hartford

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Nguyen, Hien, Instructor of Mathematics; B.S., M.S., Central Connecticut State University

Nichols, Simmie, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Albany State College; M.A., University of Detroit Mercy

Nielsen, Latisha, Assistant Professor of Sociology; University of Connecticut, B.A., Central Connecticut State University, M.S.; University of Connecticut, M.A

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O’Donnell, Kim, Professor of Psychology; B.A., New York University; Ph.D., Temple University

Omar, Sohair,  Research Specialist, A.A., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.A., Western Connecticut State University; M.P.P., University of Chicago

Ormond, Earl, Associate Professor/ Program Coordinator of Criminal Justice; B.A., Southern Connecticut State University; M.A., Sacred Heart University; J.D., Quinnipiac university School of Law

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Palen, Lisa, Director of Finance and Administrative Services; B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.B.A., University of Connecticut

Pallis, Patricia Ann, Professor of English; B.A., Trinity College; M.A., University of Maine; Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Parlato, Steven, Professor of English; B.F.A., University of Connecticut; M.A.L.S., Wesleyan University

Pelletier Kate, Associate Professor of English; B.A., Saint Michael’s College; M.A., Central Connecticut State University

Perkins, Duane E., Professor of Business Computer Applications; A.S., Mattatuck Community College; B.S., Northeastern University; M.B.A., University of Bridgeport.

Petitfrere, Julia, Professor of English; B.A., Fairfield University; M.F.A., Sarah Lawrence College

Petrakopoulos, Laura, Child Development Teacher, B.S., University of Connecticut

Petruzzi, Elizabeth, Clinical Coordinator; B.S.N., Western Connecticut State University; M.S.N., Walden University

Pettinico, Sandra, Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Fairfield University; M.S., University of Connecticut

Picard, Ronald, Professor of English; B.S., University of Connecticut; M.A., Boston College; Ph.D., Purdue University

Pirotta, Monica, Professor of Nursing; A.D., Mattatuck Community College; B.S.N., University of Hartford; M.S.N., University of Hartford

Plaza, Carlos, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.A., Central Connecticut State University; M.A., Central Connecticut State University

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Rafey, Zohra, I.T. Technician I; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College

Ramer, Kevin, Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.A., Marist College; Ph.D, University at Albany, State University of New York

Rempfer, Christopher, Associate Professor of English; B.A., Connecticut College; M.F.A., The City College of New York

Rivera-Smith, Maribel, Assistant Professor of Nursing; B.S.N., Adelphi University, M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Rosamilio, Noel, Associate Dean of Enrollment Management; B.A., Southern New Hampshire University; M.B.A. Southern New Hampshire University

Rotella, Karen, Professor/Coordinator of Hospitality Management, B.S., M.S., University of Connecticut

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Sackett, Rachel, Professor of Biology; B.S., Florida Atlantic University; M.S., University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Saltourides, Eleni, Professor of English as a Second Language; B.A., History, Trinity College; M.A., English as a Second Language; Ph.D., Second Language Acquisition and Teaching, University of Arizona

Santiago, Antonio, Dean of Danbury Campus; B.A., S.U.N.Y. Purchase College; M.S., Manhattanville College

Santos, Antonio R., Professor/Clinical Coordinator of Radiologic Technology; A.S., Mattatuck Community College; B.S., Quinnipiac College; M.H.A.,Western CT State University

Santos, Luiz, Business & Industry Instructor, Manufacturing

Schnubel, Mark, Professor of Automotive Technology; B.S. Central Connecticut State University; A.S.E., Certificate, Hartford Technical Institute

Schwartz, Michael, Academic Assistant; A.A., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.A., Western Connecticut State University

Scott, Beth-Ann, Professor of English; B.A., M.A., Western Connecticut State University

Seabury, Jason,  Professor; B.A., Cornell University; B.A., University of Hartford; M.S., University of Connecticut

Sepanski, Courtney, Child Development Teacher; B.S., New York University; M.A., University of Connecticut

Sharma, Narendra, Professor/ Coordinator of Mechanical Engineering Technology; B.Sc., Architectural Eng Tech, Wentworth Institute of Technology; B.Sc., Mechanical Eng., University of New Haven; M.Sc., Mechanical Eng., University of Rhode Island; Ph.D, Mechanical Eng., University of Rhode Island

Sheftel, Robert, Director, Academic Support Center; A.S., Manchester Community College; B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Shuchter, Lisa , Professor of Arts and Humanities; B.A., Hofstra University; M.A., Ed.D., Columbia University

Smith, Tara, Graphic Specialist; B.A., Assumption College

Solomon, Elma, Professor of Accounting; B.S.C., University of West Indies; M.B.A., University of New Haven

Spino, MariLynne, Child Development Teacher; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.S., University of Connecticut; M.A., St. Joseph College

Stango, Linda, Director of Workforce Transition and Outreach; A.S., Mattatuck Community College; B.S., Post College; M.S., Central Connecticut State University

Stebbins, Jenna, Librarian; B.A., Trinity College; M.L.I.S., Drexel University

Syta, Anna, Associate Registrar; B.A., M.S., Central Connecticut State University

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Tarzia, Wade, Associate Professor of English; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts

Taylor, Karen, Professor of Nursing; B.S., Western Connecticut State University; M.S.N., Southern CT State University

Taylor, Kathy,  Professor of Legal Assistant / Paralegal; B.A., Hampton University; J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law

Teitleman, Alan, Assistant Professor of Communications; B.S., Appalacian State University; M.P.A., Appalachian State University; M.A., Wake Forest University

Tirita, Gregory, Business & Industry Instructor; B.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Tiru, Angela, Professor of Psychology; B.A., M.A.,University of Hartford

Tiu-Wu, Aimee, Associate Director of ACE; B.A., De La Salle University; M.A., New York University; Ed.D., Teachers College Columbia University.

Tolbert-Rivers Bynum, Pamela, Associate Professor of English; B.A., Brown University; M.Ed., Mississippi College, M.Ed., Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

Tuccio, Christopher,  Interim Dean of STEM; B.S.L.A., Cornell University; MLA UD, Harvard University

Tucker, Jacqueline Yvette, Academic Advisor / Retention Specialist; B.S., Springfield College; M.Ed., Cambridge College

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Urbina-Lilback, Ruth, Professor of Math; B.S., Yale University; M.S., Southern Connecticut State University; Ph.D., University of Connecticut

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Venuk, Lawrence, J., Professor of Psychology; B.S., M.S., Central Michigan University

Villanueva, Nephtali, Director of Information Technology; A.S., Naugatuck Valley Community College; B.G.S. University of Connecticut; M.S., Middle Georgia State University

Voghel-Ochs, Sydney, Director of Marketing and Public Relations; A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology; B.A., Mount Holyoke College

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Wampler, Jane, Professor of Mathematics; B.S., M.S., Louisiana Tech University; B.S., University of Alabama, Huntsville

Warriner, Beth A., Professor of Criminal Justice and Public Safety; B.A., Hofstra University; M.S., Florida State University

Wormack, Antony, Director of Center for Job Placement and College Opportunities; B.S., Lesley University; M.S., Eastern Connecticut State University

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Zerbi, Mariangeli,  Professor of Mathematics, B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.S., Stanford University

Zheng, Jianyu, Professor of Biology; B.S., Nankai University;. M.S., Nankai University; Ph.D., Hiroshima University

Zozulin, Alex, Professor of Chemistry, B.A. The College of New Jersey; B.S., University of South Alabama; Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Zupkus, Janet, Professor of Mathematics; B.A., Albertus Magnus College; M.S., University of New Haven

Emeritus Faculty and Staff

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