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2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions


 

Mueller, Ralph O., Dean; Professor of Educational Leadership, Psychology. B.A., Elon University; M.A., Wake Forest University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Auciello, James, Collegiate Director of Assessment and Student Records. B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.B.A., Northeastern University.

Ball, Kevin, Associate Dean; Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; Program Director, Prosthetics and Orthotics. B.H.P.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Toronto.

Ciarcia, Margaret, Program Director, Clinical Laboratory Science. B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University; M.A., University of Hartford.

Gilleran, Valerie, Collegiate Budget Director. B.S., Northeastern University.

Hall, Marlene J., Director, Communication and Recruitment. B.A., Salve Regina College; M.S., University of Hartford.

Holt, Jillian, Manager of Student Services and Evaluation. B.S., Wagner College; M.S., Central Connecticut State University.

Lazaroff, Edward J., Coordinator of Student Teaching. B.A., American International College; M.A., Valdosta State University.

Pedro, Joan, Associate Dean; Associate Professor of Education. B.A., M.Ed., University of West Indies; Diploma in Education, Valsayn Teachers College; Leadership Preparation, University of Manitoba; M.S.Ed., University of Miami; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.


Mack, Gerald R., Professor Emeritus of Music Education. B.S., State University of New York–Fredonia; M.S., Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University.

Sullivan, Edmund, Professor Emeritus of Educational Foundations. B.S., Fitchburg State College; M.Ed., Boston College; Ed.D., Boston University.

Weinswig, S. Edward, Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction. B.S., University of Massachusetts; Ed.M., Harvard University; Ed.D., Boston University.


Abodeeb-Gentile, Theresa, Assistant Professor of Elementary Education. B.S., Westfield State College; Ed.D., University of Massachusetts–Amherst.

Ball, Kevin, Associate Dean; Associate Professor of Physical Therapy; Program Director, Prosthetics and Orthotics. B.H.P.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Toronto.

Bray, Paige M., Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education. B.A., M.S.Ed., Sarah Lawrence College; Ed.D., University of Massachusetts–Amherst.

Breda, Karen Lucas, Associate Professor of Nursing; Director, Project Horizon Community Outreach. B.S.N., M.S.N., Boston University; Ph.D., University of Connecticut.

Buffo, Gerald, M.D., FACR, Assistant Professor, Radiography Program. B.A., Columbia University; M.D., State University of New York, Stony Brook School of Medicine.

Buonocore, Anne Marie, Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.D., Mattatuck Community College; B.S.N., Saint Joseph College; M.S., Syracuse University; Ph.D., University of Connecticut.

Case, Karen I., Associate Professor of Educational Leadership. B.A., M.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Connecticut.

Certo, Catherine, Professor and Chair of Physical Therapy. B.S., Marquette University; M.S., Sc.D., Boston University.

Christensen, Mary Botticelli, Assistant Professor of Education; Director, Educational Main Street. B.S., University of Connecticut; M.A., Trinity College; Ed.D., University of Hartford.

Crane, Barbara, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S., University of Connecticut; M.A., Saint Joseph College; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh.

D’Annolfo, Suzanne, Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Human Services. B.S., Boston University; M.Ed., Central Connecticut State University; Ed.D., Boston University.

DeMaio, Daniel, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Sciences Director; Radiologic Technology. B.S., Long Island University.

Diehl, Susan H., Associate Professor, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., Cedar Crest College; M.S.N., Saint Joseph College; Ed.D., University of Hartford.

Dix, Douglas, Professor of Biology and Medical Technology. B.S., Fairfield University; Ph.D., State University of New York–Buffalo.

Feierabend, John M., Professor of Music Education; Director, Music Education Division; Director, National Center for the Arts in Early Childhood. B.M., Wayne State University; M.E.A.S., University of Wisconsin/Silver Lake College; Ph.D., Temple University.

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

Gannotti, Mary, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut.

Goodworth, Adam, Assistant Professor. B.S., M.S., Colorado School of Mines; Ph.D., Oregon Health and Science University.

Higgins, Paul, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S., Rhode Island College; M.S.P.T., American International College; D.P.T., Simmons College.

Intriligator, Barbara A., Associate Professor of Educational Leadership. A.B., Syracuse University; M.Ed., Tufts University; Ed.D., Boston University.

Kennedy, Peter W., Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy; Director, Respiratory Therapy Program. B.S., Heidelberg College; M.A., Trinity College; Ph.D., University of Connecticut.

LaRocco, Diana, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.S., Central Connecticut State University; Sixth-Year Certificate, University of Hartford; Ed.D., University of Hartford.

Leard, John, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S., M.Ed., Northeastern University; Ed.D., West Virginia University.

Lewis, Katharine Kranz, Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Ryerson College, Ontario, Canada; M.S.N., Centralia College–Huron Park, Ontario, Canada; Ph.D., Brandeis University.

Mackey, Megan L. Assistant Professor of Special Education. B.S., State University of New York–Geneseo; M.S., State University of New York–Cortland; Ed.D., Binghamton University.

McGivney-Burelle, Jean M., Associate Professor of Mathematics; Director, Secondary Mathematics Education Program. B.S., University of Hartford; M.S., Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of Connecticut.

Mueller, Ralph O., Dean; Professor of Educational Leadership, Psychology. B.A., Elon University; M.A., Wake Forest University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Oakes, Claudia, Assistant Professor; Health Science Program Coordinator, Department of Health Sciences. B.S., Western Michigan University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Connecticut.

Oliver, Peter V., Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, Human Development. B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut.

Oshio, Toko, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Michigan State University.

Parente, Matthew, Clinical Program Director, Prosthetics and Orthotics. B.S., University of Buffalo. Certified in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Newington Certificate Program in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

Parker, Beth, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Sciences. B.S., Cornell Univeristy; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.

Richard, Lucy, Director of Clinical Education of Radiologic Technology, Department of Health Sciences. B.S., University of Hartford.

Sood, Sheetal, Assistant Professor of Special Education. B.A., M.A., Jadaypur University, Calcutta, India; M.Ed., Ph.D., Lehigh University.

Sweitzer, H. Frederick, Assistant Provost; Dean of Faculty Development; Professor of Education and Human Services, College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Massachusetts.

Tapper, John, Assistant Professor of Elementary Education. B.A., College of the Atlantic; B.S.Ed., University of Maine–Orono; M.A., Norwich University; PhD., New York University.

Veneri, Diana Aziz, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., Quinnipiac College; M.S., Southern Connecticut State University; Ed.D., University of Hartford.

Weinholtz, Donn, Professor of Educational Leadership. B.A., Dickinson College; M.Ed., Shippensburg State College; Ph.D., University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill.

Wetherbee, Ellen, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy; Academic Coordinator, Clinical Education. B.S., Saint Lawrence University; M.S., University of Indianapolis; D.P.T., Simmons College.

Zawilinski, Lisa, Assistant Professor of Elementary Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut.

Adjunct Faculty

Aguiar, Wayne. Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Department of Health Sciences. B.S., Southeastern Massachusetts University; M.S., University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth.

Aiken, Karen, RN, CNOR, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., Fitchburg State College; M.S.N., University of Hartford.

Anderson, Paula. Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Department of Health Science. Instructor of Microbiology, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

Axt, Jeffrey, Department of Nursing. B.A., Western Connecticut State University; M.A., University of Phoenix.

Barrows, Carolyn, PT, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., University of Connecticut; B.S., Physical Therapy, University of Connecticut; D.P.T., Simmons University.

Barrows, George, M.D., Medical Director, Clinical Laboratory Science, Department of Health Sciences. Director of Laboratories, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

Basley, Sandra, RN, Department of Nursing. Diploma, Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N., University of Connecticut; M.S.N., University of Hartford.

Bennett, Diane M., RN (C), Department of Nursing. B.S.N., Beth-El College of Nursing; M.S.N., University of Hartford.

Birden, Hudson, Department of Nursing. B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.P.H., University of Texas Health Science Center–Houston.

Breton, Dolores, RT (R) (CV), Radiologic Technology Program. Clinical Supervisor, Rockville General Hospital.

Buser, Boyd, D.O., Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program, Department of Health Sciences. Dean, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Cadieux, Marc, RT (R) (CT), Radiologic Technology, Department of Health Science. B.S., University of Hartford.

Cafro, Maria, B.S., MT, (ASCP), Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Department of Health Sciences; B.S., University of Hartford..

Calvello, Alison, B.A., RT (R) (MR). MRI Component Instructor, Radiologic Technology Program, Department of Health Sciences.

Cannata, Anthony, Department of Health Sciences.

Cannon, Janice, Department of Health Sciences.

Caruk, Roger, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Department of Health Sciences. Clinical Instructor of Flow Cytometry, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

Cassella, Patricia, Department of Education and Human Services. B.S, University of Oklahoma; M.Ed., Saint Joseph College.

Cessario, Catherine, B.S., MT, (ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Department of Health Sciences. Instructor of Immunohematology/Transfusion Medicine, St. Mary’s Hospital.

Chieffo, Vincent, B.S., MT, (ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Department of Health Sciences. Clinical Instructor of Special Testing, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

Condon, Kelly, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S.P.T., Ithaca College.

Coppola, Angelo, Department of Education and Human Services. B.A., Providence College; M.A., Fairfield University; M.S., University of Bridgeport; Ph.D., Fordham University.

Cordeau, Karleen, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S.P.T., University of Connecticut; M.A., University of Connecticut.

Coughlin, Kimberly, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S.P.T., University of Connecticut; M.S., Springfield College.

Courtmanche, Katie, RT (R) (CT), Radiologic Technology, Department of Health Science. B.S, University of Hartford.

Cromwell, Lynn, Department of Education and Human Services. B.A., M.A., Central Connecticut State University.

Crown, Lisa, Department of Health Sciences. B.S., Southern Connecticut State University; M.P.H., Southern Connecticut State University.

D’Appollonio, Stacy, RN, Department of Nursing. A.D.N., St. Vincent’s College; B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Hartford.

Davis, Barbara, D.C., Pre-Chiropractic Program, Department of Health Sciences. Dean of Faculty and Director of Preclinical Science, New York Chiropractic College.

Destefano, Gerald, R.Ph.D., Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., M.B.A., University of Connecticut.

DiCicco, Sara, PT. Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., University of Hartford; M.S., Quinnipiac University.

Duchon, John, Department of Education and Human Services. B.S., East Stroudeburg State University; M.Ed., University of Hartford.

Elliott, Bruce, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., University of Hartford; M.S., University of Connecticut.

Farris, Joline, RRT, Respiratory Care, Department of Health Sciences. B.S., Quinnipiac University.

Favolise, Michele, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., Northeastern University; D.P.T., Simmons College.

Fellows, Scott A., Department of Educational Leadership. B.S., University of Connecticut; M.A..Wesleyan University; M.Ed. Central Connecticut State University; Ed.D., University of Hartford.

Fritz, Richard, Department of Education and Human Services. B.S., University of Connecticut; M.Ed., Sixth-Year Certificate, Ed.D., University of Hartford.

Gallagher, Robert, Department of Education and Human Services. B.A., Iona College; M.S., Central Connecticut State University.

Goldenberg, David H., Department of Education and Human Services; Dean, Hillyer College; Professor of Mathematics. A.A., Hillyer College, University of Hartford; B.S., M.Ed., University of Hartford; Ed.D., Illinois State University.

Gorack, Walter, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., University of Miami; M.S.P.T, University of Miami School of Medicine.

Grainsky, Debra, Department of Education and Human Services. B.S., M.A., University of Connecticut; Sixth-Year Certificate, University of Hartford.

Grant, Barry, Department of Education and Human Services. B.A., M.Ed., University of Hartford.

Griffiths, Karen, RRT, Department of Health Sciences. B.S., University of Hartford.

Hansen, Angelina, Department of Education and Human Services. B.S., Central Connecticut State University; M.A., University of Connecticut.

Harris, Merle W., Department of Educational Leadership. B.S., M.S., Central Connecticut State University; Ed.D., University of Massachusetts.

Hazelton, Ian, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., M.S.P.T., University of Connecticut.

Heath, David A., D.D., Ed.M., Pre-Optometry Program, Department of Health Sciences. Dean, New England College of Optometry.

Heroux, Lennard, RRT, Respiratory Care Program, Director of Clinical Information, Department of Health Sciences. Clinical Instructor, School of Allied Health, Hartford Hospital. M.Ed., Cambridge College.

Hopkins, Marie, Department of Education and Human Services. B.S., M.S., Central Connecticut State University; CAGS, Fairfield University.

Jannetty, Louise, B.S., MT, (ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Department of Health Sciences; Instructor of Hematology.

Johnson, Lynn, Department of Education and Human Services. B.S., University of Connecticut; M.S., Sixth-Year Certificate, Southern Connecticut State University.

Johnson-Arbor, Kelly, Department of Health Sciences. B.S., University of Hartford.

Keegan, Anne, Department of Education and Human Services. B.A., Salem State College; M.S., Central Connecticut State University.

Kindall, Paul, Department of Education and Human Services. B.S., Brigham Young University; M.S., Utah State University.

King, Frederick B., Associate Professor of Educational Technology. B.A., Wheeling Jesuit; M.A., University of North Colorado; Ph.D., University of Connecticut.

Kisela, Noelle, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., M.S., University of Connecticut.

Kopp, George, R.R.T., Respiratory Care Program, Department of Health Sciences. B.S., University of Hartford.

Korber, Amy, RN, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., University of Connecticut; M.S.N., University of Hartford.

Kossbiel, Jillian, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., M.P.T., D.P.T., University of Scranton.

Kunsman, Michele, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., M.S.P.T., Springfield College; D.P.T., Simmons College.

LaBella, Angela, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., Russell Sage College/Albany Medical School.

Lagace, Heather A., Department of Education and Human Services. B.A., Eastern College; M.S., Central Connecticut State University.

Lawrence, Teri, Department of Education and Human Services. B.S., M.S.Ed., The College of St. Rose.

LeBlond, John A., Department of Education and Human Services. A.A., Worcester Junior College; B.S., M.Ed., University of Hartford.

Lester, David, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., University of Connecticut; M.S.P.T., Quinnipiac University.

Lindquist, Ted, Department of Education and Human Services. B.S., Keene State College; M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University.

Litke, Michael, Department of Education and Human Services. M.Ed., University of Hartford; Sixth-Year Certificate, University of Connecticut.

Linn, Anne, Pharm.D., Pre-Pharmacy Program, Department of Health Sciences. Dean, College of Notre Dame of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

Luciano, Carlos, RT (R), Radiologic Technology Program, Department of Health Sciences. Clinical Instructor, Manchester Memorial Hospital.

Magnussen, Kristin, RN, Department of Nursing. A.D.N., Lasell College; B.S.N., Boston University; M.S.N., University of Hartford.

Masi, Carmine, Department of Physical Therapy. M.S.P.T., University of Hartford.

McKelvey, Michele, RN, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., Saint Joseph College; M.S.N., University of Hartford.

Mestan, Michael, M.B.S., D.C., Pre-Chiropractic Program, Department of Health Sciences. Dean, New York Chiropractic College.

Mirtl, Sally, RRT, Respiratory Care Program. Clinical Instructor, School of Allied Health, Hartford Hospital. A.S., Manchester Community College; B.G.S., Eastern Connecticut State University.

Moreau, Allison, RRT, Respiratory Care Program, Department of Health Sciences. Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist, Hartford Hospital. B.S., University of Hartford.

Murphy, Kathy, RN, Department of Nursing. Diploma, Saint Mary’s School of Nursing; A.S., Mattatuck Community College; B.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University; M.S.N., University of Hartford.

Nabors, Patricia, B.S., MT, (CASCP), Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Department of Health Sciences. Clinical Instructor of Immunohematology, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

O’Brien, Patricia, RN, Department of Nursing. B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.S.N., University of Hartford.

O’Connor, Lisa, RN, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., Ona M. Wilcox School of Nursing; M.S.N., Ed.D., University of Hartford.

Papa, Kelly, RN, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., St. Anselm College; M.S.N., Saint Joseph College.

Phee, Rholando, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Department of Health Sciences. Clinical Instructor of Phlebotomy, Urinalysis, and Blood Gases, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

Phelps, Jeffrey, RT (R), MRI Clinical Instructor, Radiography Program, Department of Health Sciences.

Pope, Samuel, M.D., Medical Director, Respiratory Care Program, Department of Health Sciences. Director, Department of Respiratory Care Program, Hartford Hospital.

Protulis, Eric, Department of Education and Human Services. B.A., M.S., University of Hartford.

Quagliaroli, Patricia, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., Springfield College; M.P.T., American International College.

Reis-Renvyle, Susan, Department of Education and Human Services. A.D., Northern Essex Community College; B.A., Bowdoin College; M.A., Tufts University.

Resha, Cheryl-Ann, RN, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., Salve Regina College; M.S.N., Ed.D, University of Hartford.

Roberts, Trudie, Department of Education and Human Services. B.S., Ball State University; M.A., Wesleyan University. Roller, Dawn, PT. Instructor, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., University of Hartford.

Roller, Dawn, PT. Instructor, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., University of Hartford.

Ruthen, Michael, RRT, Respiratory Care Program, Department of Health Sciences.

Sanzo, Maria, RN, Department of Nursing. Diploma, Vanier College, Quebec; B.S.N., Central Connecticut State University; M.S.N., University of Hartford.

Schuymann, Jeffrey F., Department of Educational Leadership. B.S., M.S., University of Rhode Island; C.A.G.S., Ph.D., University of Connecticut.

Scutt, W., Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., D.P.T., Ithaca College.

Shea, Maura Lu, RN, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., Boston College; M.S.N., University of Connecticut.

Sherrick, Virginia, RN, Department of Nursing. A.S.N., Salve Regina University; B.S.N., Central Connecticut State University; M.S.N., University of Hartford.

Simone, Agatha, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Department of Health Sciences. Clinical Instructor of Point Care Testing, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

Snowden, Donna, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., Northeastern University; D.P.T., Boston University.

Sprague, Jodie, Department of Education and Human Services. B.A., University of Connecticut; M.Ed., University of Hartford.

Streb, Kathryn, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., M.S., University of Hartford.

Sullivan, Kathleen, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., M.S.P.T., Simmons College; M.H.A., Quinnipiac University.

Sullivan, Lori, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., Michigan State University; M.S., Purdue University.

Talty, Paula M., Department of Educational Leadership. B.S., Worcester State College; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Hartford.

Thermer, Clifford, Department of Education. B.A., University of Hartford; M.P.A., University of New Haven; Ed.D., University of Hartford.

Therrien, Karyn, RN, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., Central Connecticut State University; M.S.N., University of Hartford.

Towle, Antoinette, RN, Department of Nursing. Diploma in Nursing, Saint Mary’s Hospital; B.S., Teikyo Post University; M.S. N., University of Hartford; Ed.D., Southeastern University, Florida.

Trepal, Michael J., D.P.M., Pre-Podiatry Program, Department of Health Sciences. Dean, New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

Tsoumas, Linda, Department of Educational Leadership. B.S., University of Vermont; M.S., University of Massachusetts; Ed.D., University of Hartford.

Underwood, Miriam, Department of Education and Human Services.

Veillette, Melissa, RN, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., University of Connecticut; M.S.N., University of Hartford.

Waluk, Margaret, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., M.S.P.T., ARRT Certification in Radiology, AART Certification in Computerized Tomography, University of Hartford.

Zaleski, Mary, MT (ASCP), Ph.D., Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology Program, Department of Health Sciences. Clinical Education Supervisor, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. B.S., University of Hartford; Ph.D., University of Connecticut.

Support Staff

Burke, Nuchette, Program Administrator, Educational Main Street. B.S.B.A., Western Connecticut State University.

Cameron, Bonnie, Clinical Education Administrator, Department of Physical Therapy. B.A., Norwich University.

Carlson, Lisa, Office Coordinator, Department of Education.

Cohen, Suzanne, Office Coordinator, Department of Educational Leadership.

Dudek, Nancy M., Office Coordinator, Department of Physical Therapy. B.A., State University of New York–Fredonia.

Farrell, Sarah, Program Specialist, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., University of Connecticut.

Fuller, Carla J., Office Coordinator, Department of Nursing. B.F.A., University of Connecticut.

Hayden, Kathleen A., Executive Assistant to the Dean. B.S., Texas Tech University.

Heernand, Lex, Computer Support Specialist.

Mathews, Margie, Program Specialist, Department of Physical Therapy. B.S., University of Connecticut; M.Ed., University of Hartford.

Nkrumah, Vanessa, Office Coordinator, Department of Health Sciences.

Pyzik, Pete, Education Production Manager, Department of Physical Therapy. A.B.A., Tunxis Community College.

Ramsey, Ashley, Program Director, Educational Main Street. B.S., Lee University.

Rau, Deborah, Office Coordinator, Department of Education and Human Services.

Stevenson, Holly, Administrative Secretary. B.S., Southern Connecticut State University.