Cambria County Commissioners
Thomas Chernisky
President Commissioner
Scott Hunt
William Smith
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Board of Trustees
Greg Winger
Chairperson
Dr. Janet Grady
Vice Chairperson
Carl DeYulis
Secretary/Treasurer
James Foreman
Public Relations Officer
Alan Cashaw
At-Large Officer
John Augustine II
Edwin Bowser
Tyson Cook
James Foster
Carissa Itle Westrick
Jacqueline Kulback
Marc McCall
Dr. Kathleen O’Rourke
Mike Puruczky
Linda Thomson
Student Trustee
Dr. Steve Nunez (ex-officio)
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation Board
David Mordan
President
Jeffrey Stopko
Vice President
Roberta Ream
Treasurer
John Dubnansky
Secretary
Ellis Griffith
John Kubinsky
Timothy Leventry
John Polacek
Ed Porada
Jeffrey Wood
Ex-Officio Members:
Trustee Chairperson, Greg Winger
Trustee Representative, Alan Cashaw
College President, Dr. Steve Nunez
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, Kathleen Morrell
Vice President of Finance and Administration, Lorraine Donahue
Program Advisory Committees
Architectural/Civil: CAD & Design Technology
Ms. Debra A. Balog
Workforce Development Director
Johnstown Area Regional Industries
Mr. Patrick J. Mulcahy, Jr.
The EADS Group
Mr. Joseph C. Beyer, Jr.
Designer, Project Manager
The EADS Group
Business
Mr. Richard Cosgrove
Practice Administrator
Ophthalmic Associates
Dr. Randy L. Frye
Dean, School of Business
St. Francis University
Mr. Shawn Kaufman
Director
Riggs Industries
Hon. Patrick T. Kiniry, J.D.
Common Pleas Judge
Cambria County
Mr. Michael J. Kunko
Business Administrator
Portage Area District
Mr. Richard Mishler
Assistant Director of Admissions
Mt. Aloysius College
Mr. Richard M. Sukenik
Controller
PBF Online/MedcomSoft
Communication and Media Studies
Dr. Gary J. Dean
Professor and Dept. Chair, Adult & Community Ed.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Mr. James K. Platzer, III
News Director
WJAC-TV (NBC), Johnstown, PA
Ms. Wendy W. Stemple
Newspaper in Education Coordinator
Daily American, Somerset
Dr. B. Gail Wilson, Ed.D.
Professor of Communications Media
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Computer Technologies
Mr. Brian Belz
MIS Technology Director
Conemaugh Health System
Mr. Michael T. Caglia
Assistant Professor
Cisco Networking Academy, WCCC
Mr. Frank J. Cameron
Associate Network Engineer
Concurrent Technologies Corporation
Mr. G. Justin Slagle
ASG Supervisor for Commerical Services
Atlantic Broadband/Charter Communications
Mr. Kenneth G. Vescovi
Network Engineer
M & T Bank
Criminal Justice
Mr. Kenneth Jubas
Executive Director
Admiral Peary AVTS
Mr. William L. Richards
Director
Johnstown Regional Police Academy
Mr. David Roman
Instructor
Mount Aloysius College
Ms. Christian M. Smith
Deputy Warden of Operations
Cambria County Prison
Ms. Julie E. Wagner
Police Officer
Johnstown Police Department
Education - (Child Development Cluster Programs and Early Childhood Leadership and Management)
Ms. Christina M. Baughman
PreK Counts Director
Cambria County Child Development Corporation
Ms. Torie Brodish
Early Childhood Teacher Education Instructor
Admiral Peary Area Vocational Technical School
Dr. Bethany M. McConnell, PhD.
Assistant Professor of Special Education
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Ms. Heidi L. Petrosky
Director of Adult Education
Somerset County Technology Center
Ms. Erica Ponczek
Director of Child Development and Early Learning
The Learning Lamp
Environmental Science
Jeff Anderson
Senior Director for Safety and Occupational Health Services
Concurrent Technologies Corporation
Dr. Merrilee G. Anderson
Associate Professor
Mount Aloysius College
Dr. Lawerance Kupchella
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Lisa Pasierb
Research Lab Assistant
John P. Murtha Neuroscience & Pain Institute
Dr. Holly J. Travis
Science Coordinator for IUP Upward Bound Math/Science Program
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Christopher D. Sawyer
Environmental Scientist
Stiffler McGraw & Associates, Inc.
Allied Health
Ms. Marissa Bazyk
Director, HIS & Reimbursement
Conemaugh Health System
Ms. Delores Frieben
Director of Physician Billing and Coding
Conemaugh Physician Group
Ms. Gloria J. Mongelluzzo,
Program Director, School of Radiologic Technology,
Memorial Medical Center
Ms. Heather Richards
Administration/Recruiter - Conemaugh School of Nursing
Memorial Medical Center
Human Services
Dr. Julie A. Barris,
Director of Adult Degree & Continuing Studies & Career Services/Associate Dean
St. Francis University
Mr. Curtis Davis
Grant Writer and Trainer
Alternative Community Resource Programs
Ms. Stacie Horvath
Administrator
Blair County Children, Youth, and Family Services
Ms. Amy M. Horwath
Vice President of Mission Services
Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies
Mr. William P. McKinney
President
United Way of the Laurel Highlands
Dr. John A. Mills,
Professor of Psychology and Natural Sciences
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Mr. Frederick R. Oliveros
Assistant Administrator
Cambria County Drug & Alcohol Program
Dr. Alan H. Teich
Associate Professor of Psychology and Natural Sciences
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Ms. Elizabeth White
Administrator
Cambria County Children and Youth Service
Medical Assisting Technology**
Ms. Karen L. Clites
Division Administrative Assistant
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Ms. Donna J. Cooper
Document Control Clerk
Martin-Baker America
Ms. Janet M. Dravis
Graduate, Medical Assiting Technology Program
Ms. Tracey Eckenrod
Certified Nurse Practitioner / Medical Director
Lighthouse Medical/Central Anesthesia
Ms. Carri A. Hearn
Team Supervisor/Management
Staples Office Supply
Ms. Luciana Jones
Owner
Luciana’s Photography
Ms. Mary L. Pullin
Registered Nurse, BSN, Risk Management Specialist, Patient Representative
Memorial Medical Center
Ms. Marlene Shaulis
Graduate, Medical Assisting Technology Program
Ms. Erica Reighard
Dean of Faculty
Ms. Gaynelle Schmieder
Associate Professor, Program Director
Mr. Michael Grove
Adjunct Instructor
Ms. Rhonda Rose
Adjunct Lecturer
**The Advisory committee for the Medical Assisting Technology Program has a specific configuration unlike the other program advisory committees at Pennsylvania Highlands. The Program follows the core curriculum and standards established by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board. According to Standard II.A. The Advisory Committee must include at least one member from each of the seven “communities of interest.” Each member should be assigned tasks based upon their particular knowledge.
Pre-Engineering
Mr. David M. Miller
Engineer II
H.F. LENZ Co.
Mr. Joseph J. Wilson
Instructor of Mathematics
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Welding Technology
Mr. Bruce Williams
Director, Custom Fabrication
Concurrent Technologies Corp.
Advisor at Large
Mr. William H. Findley
Writer
Tribune-Democrat; Retired (2007) from Commonwealth of PA Dept. of Labor and Industry Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
Senior Staff
Dr. Steve Nunez
President
Ed.D., Community College Leadership, Ferris State University;
M.S., Biology,
B.S., Biology, Virginia Tech;
A.S., Biology, Southwest Virginia Community College
Lorraine Donahue
Vice President of Finance and Administration
M.S., Organization and Management, Capella University;
B.S., Finance, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Trish Corle
Vice President of Student Services
M.S. Health and Human Services Administration, Mount Aloysius College;
B.A. Criminology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Robert Farinelli
Vice President of Academic Affairs
M.S., Education, Capella University;
M.A., Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh;
B.S., Mathematics, Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Barbara Zaborowski
Dean of Library Services & Special Projects
Ph.D., Library & Information Science,
M.L.S., Library Science,
B.A., English Writing, University of Pittsburgh
Administration
Steven Bender
Systems Administrator
B.A., History, University of Pittsburgh
Gary Boast
Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
B.S., Business Administration, Mount Aloysius College;
A.S., Computer Science, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Matthew Bodenschatz
Director of Recruiting & Admissions
M.A., Education Leadership: Adult and Higher Education, University of South Dakota;
B.A., Journalism, Unvierstiy of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Brian Boland
Desktop Systems Administrator
A.S.B., Computer Support Specialist, Cambria Rowe Business College
Daun Boyle
Assistant to the Vice President of Student Services
B.S., Human Services-Management concentration,
A.A., Human Services Management, University of Phoenix
Reb Brownlee
Director of Facilities Operations
Larry Brugh
Dean of Career Services and Workforce Development
M.A., Student Affairs in Higher Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., Sociology, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Suzanne Brugh
Director of Student Activities and Athletics
B.S., Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Tiffany Byers
Human Resources Generalist
B.S., (Dual Major) Human Resource Management, Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Julie Davis
Workforce Education Manager
A.A.S., Business Office Technician, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Marissa Davis
Director, Huntingdon Center
Education Specialist, Leadership in Higher Education, Northcentral University;
M.S., Human Resource Management, Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University;
B.S., Behavioral/Social Science, Mount Aloysius College;
A.S.B., Legal Assistant, DuBois Business College
Carley Denner
Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball
B.S., Interior Design, La Roche College
Cregg Dibert
Director of Security and Safety
B.S., Business Administration, Robert Morris University;
A.A., University Studies, Allegany College of Maryland
Jeffrey Dick
Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country
Kathleen Edmiston
Assistant to the Vice President of Finance and Administration
A.S. Management Communications, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Anna Elias-Shaffer
Academic Advising Coordinator
M. Ed., College Student Affairs, Penn State University;
B.A., Public Relations, Juniata College
Cory Fairman
Assistant Director of Security and Safety
B.S., Criminal Justice with a concentration in Police Administration & Operations, Southern New Hampshire University;
A.A.S., Criminal Justice, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Amanda Farkus
Assistant Director, Blair Center
M.A., Student Affairs in Higher Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.A., Psychology, California University of Pennsylvania
Chris Farrell
Director, Blair Center
M.B.A., Business Administration, Argosy University;
B.S.B.A., Business Management, Ashland University
Miriam (Kaye) Fink
KEYS Program Coordinator
B.S., Management - General Management concentration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
A.A.S., Business Management, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Dennis Fisher
Security Officer
Susan Fisher
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
M.S., Human Resource Management, University of Maryland University College;
B.A., Communication Studies, West Virginia University
Timothy Haberkorn
Assistant Director of Admissions
B.S., Business Administration,
A.A., Liberal Arts with a concentration in Humanities & Social Sciences, Mount Aloysius College
Bridget Hall, LSW
Counselor
M.S.W, Social Work, Certificate of Advanced Study, Gerontology, University of Pittsburgh;
B.A. Social Work, Undergraduate Certificate, Gerontology, Gannon University
Melissa Hanley
Assistant Registrar
M.S., Leadership Studies-Project Management & Leadership concentration,
B.S., Human Resources, Geneva College;
A.A.S., Computer Forensics, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Heidi Hasse
Student Accounts Manager
B.A., Business-Accounting concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Mary Hattaway
Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
B.S., Human Resources, Geneva College;
A.A.S., Banking/Bank Management, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Matt Hoffman
Chief Information Officer
M.S., Information Technology with a specialization in System Design & Programming, Capella University
B.A., Communication - Corporate, Robert Morris University
Susan Hunt
Payroll Accountant
John Kapello
Maintenance Mechanic
A.A.S., Engineering/Mechanical Technology, Saint Francis University
Charles Kelley
Security Officer
Alexander Kirby
Instruction & Online Services Librarian
M.S., Library Science, Clarion University;
B.A., History, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ashley Krinjeck
Director of Student Financial Services
B.A., Management and Management Information Systems, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Brittany Lapczynski
Student Services Coordinator, Ebensburg
A.A., General Studies, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Mary Ann Lee
Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., Social Sciences-Economics concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Michaela Long
Student Services Coordinator, Somerset
B.A., Media Studies - International Communication, Pennsylvania State University
Landon Loya
Director, Somerset Center
M. Ed., Education, General-Interdisciplinary concentration
B.A., Liberal Studies, Frostburg State University
Michael Lucas
ADA Specialist / Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Bowling
M.Ed., Education of Exceptional Persons,
B.S., Elementary Education-Mathematics concentration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Kay-Leigh Malzi
Associate Dean of School Partnerships
M.Ed., Alternative Education, Lock Haven University;
B.S., Secondary Education, Clarion University
Sean McCool
Creative Services & Marketing Specialist
B.S., Communication-Emerg Tech/Multi-Media, Slippery Rock University
Sarah McCullough
School Partnerships Specialist
B.A., English Literature-Writing concentration, Pennsylvania State University;
B.A., Social Science-Education concentration, Ashford University
Kathleen Morrell
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
B.A., Journalism, West Virginia University
Cara Moyer
Career Counselor
B.S., Psychology, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mindy Nitch
Director, Student Success Center
M.A., Counseling Services, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.S., Natural Sciences-Psychology concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Robert Obetts
Application Support Analyst
A.S.T., Computer Network Systems, ITT Technical Institute
Todd Oswalt
Network Administrator
B.S., Information Systems Management, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Jamie Petrilla
Instructional Designer
Andrew Podolak
Marketing & Communications Assistant
B.A., Business-Accounting concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Christopher Pribulsky, C.P.A.
Director of Finance and Administration
B.A., Business Economics-Accounting concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Austin Pudliner
Help Desk Technician
B.S., Management Information Systems, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Erica Reighard
Dean of Faculty
M.H.R.M., Human Resource Management,
B.A., Philosophy, Saint Francis University
Nicole Robson
Assistant to the President
B.A., Business-Management concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Hannah Ross
Admissions Specialist
A.A., General Studies, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Robert Sekerak
Regional Center Director
M.S., Organizational Leadership,
B.S., Organizational Development, Geneva College;
A.A.S., Accounting, A.A.S., Business Management, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Polly Simmons
Sign Language Interpreter
Craig Smith
Security Officer
Diane Smith
Systems Analyst
B.S., Professional Studies: Math, Science, and Computer Science,
A.S., Business Administration: Microcomputer Applications Specialization, Mount Aloysius College
George Soika, C.P.A.
Staff Accountant
B.S., Accounting, Saint Francis University
Michelle Stumpf
Dean of Enrollment Services and Registrar
M.A., Student Affairs in Higher Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.S., Secondary Education, Biology and General Science concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Dawn Thompson
Adjunct Faculty Coordinator
Raymond Weible, Jr.
Director of Marketing & Communications
M.S., Integrated Marketing Communications,
B.S., Journalism, Advertising, West Virginia University
Linda Wess
Financial Aid Coordinator
B.S., Marketing, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Valerie Wojcik
Continuing Education Manager
B.S., Management Information/Office Information Systems, Robert Morris University
Alan Zimmerman
Security Officer
John Zlater
Web Applications Analyst
M.S., Information Technology Project Management-Information Systems specialization, Robert Morris University;
B.S., (Dual Major) Computer Systems Management, Organizational Leadership, Saint Francis University
Faculty (Full-Time)
Melissa Boback
Assistant Professor, Accounting
M.S., Accountancy, University of Phoenix;
B.S., Accounting, Mount Aloysius College
Dr. Richard Bukoski
Associate Professor, Communication and Media Studies
Ph.D., Communications Media & Instructional Technology,
M.A., Adult and Community Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., Speech Communication, Edinboro University
Dr. Robert Clark
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences
Ph.D., Administration and Leadership Studies in Human Services,
M.A., Sociology,
B.A., Sociology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Daniella Cope
Professor, Human Services
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., Psychology, St. Vincent College
Susan Donald
Lecturer, Health Care Professions/Medical Assisting Practicum Coordinator
B.S., Nursing, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Morgan Dugan
Instructor, Early Childhood Education
M. Ed., Education, Saint Francis University;
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Laura Gaunt
Instructor, Health Care Professions/Patient Care Technician Program Coordinator
B.S., Nursing, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Lance Harshbarger
Instructor, English
M.A., English, Pennsylvania State University;
B.A., English Literature, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Robin Hughes
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
M.A.T, Secondary Education, Kent State University;
M.B.A., Business Administration, Saint Francis University;
B.S., Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh
Yvette Madison
Professor, Human Services
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Pittsburgh;
B.A., Psychology, Seton Hill University
Mary Ann McCurdy
Professor, Mathematics
M.Ed., Mathematics Education,
B.S., Mathematics Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Jeannine McDevitt
Professor, English
M.A., English Literature, Purdue University;
B.A., English, Seton Hill University
Dennis Miller
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
M.A., Criminology,
B.A. Criminology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Jill Mitchell
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
M.A., Science Education - Biology, Western Governors University;
B.S., Biology Education,
B.A., Biology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Michelle Myers
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
M.S., Biology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.S., Pre-Veterinary/Biology, Juniata College
Joseph O’Brien
Assistant Professor, Physical Sciences
M.A., Chemistry,
B.S., Biochemistry, University of Scranton
Gregory Paonessa
Instructor of Computer Technology
B.S., Computer Science, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Marie Polka
Associate Professor, Mathematics
M.S., Mathematics, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.S., Secondary Education, Pennsylvania State University
Gaynelle Schmieder, RN
Associate Professor, Health Care Professions
M. Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Clarion University;
B.S., Nursing, St. Francis University
Sandra Schrum
Professor, Business Management
M.A., Adult and Community Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Industrial Relations/Human Resource Management,
B.S., Management,
A.S., Business Administration, Saint Francis University
Wayde Simington
Temporary Lecturer, Mathematics
B.S., Secondary Education & Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Dr. Matthew Sisak, D.C.
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic;
B.S., Natural Science, Pre-Chiropractic concentration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Sherri Slavick
Associate Professor, Physical Sciences
M.S, Science Education, Lebanon Valley College;
B.S., Secondary Education, Biology and General Science concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Joseph Slifko, Jr.
Professor, Business Management
M.A, Personnel Administration/Industrial Relations , Saint Francis University;
B.A., Business Economics, University of Pittsburgh
Jason Wojcik
Professor, History and Cultural Studies
M.A., History, Duquesne University;
M.A.T, Instruction and Learning-Social Studies Education concentration,
B.A., History, University of Pittsburgh
Leisa Zuccolotto
Instructor, Computer Information and Communications Technology
B.S., IT-Security Emphasis, Western Governors University
Faculty (Part-Time Instructor)
Rasheedah Alexander
English
M.A., English - Writing concentration, University of Dayton
Christopher Andrejcik
Spanish
M.A., Spanish, Pennsylvania State University;
B.A., Spanish & Management, Saint Vincent College
Patrick Baney
Communications
M.A., Adult & Community Education - Communications Technology concentration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Mark Barnes, D.C.
Biology
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College;
B.S., Biology, Susquehanna University
Sarah Barrett
Psychology, Sociology
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Houston;
B.S., Social Work/Politics, Juniata College
Jessica Barron
Communications, Computer Information Technology
M.A., Adult and Community Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., Communication, Seton Hill College
Joshua Beck
Economics
M.B.A., Business Administration, Saint Francis University;
B.A., Business - Accounting & Management concentration, University of Pittsburgh
Khuwailah Beyah
English
M.A., Liberal Studies, Duke University
Michelle Billings
Medical Coding
M.A., Professional Counseling,
B.S., Business Administration, Liberty University
Raphael Birya
Communications, Media Production
M.A., Adult & Community Education - Communications Technology concentration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Jackson Bower
Computer Information Technology
M.S., Information Security & Assurance, Robert Morris University;
B.S., Computer Science, University of Pittsburgh
Megan Boyer
Mathematics, English
M.S., Leadership-Sports Leadership concentration, Duquesne University;
B.A., Financial Management & Composition, Juniata College
Elijah Bremer
Philosophy, Religious Studies
M.Ed., Teaching & Curriculum, Pennsylvania State University;
B.A., (Dual Major) History, English & Philosophy, Mount St. Mary’s University
Patrick Breslin
Communications
M.A., Communications - Interpersonal Communication track, University of Central Florida;
B.A., Spanish, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Brian Burke
Education, English, Developmental Studies
Ph.D., English - Composition & TESOL concentration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A., English,
B.S.Ed., Secondary Education, English, Clarion University
Christine Butterbaugh
Sociology
M.S., Professional Counseling - Alcohol & Drug Counseling concentration, Carlow University;
B.S., Sociology/Criminal Justice, Saint Francis University
Richard Cain
Communications
M.A., Journalism, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
M.A.T., Education, Duke University
Tammy Calpin
Health Care
M.S., Nursing, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.S., Nursing, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Jerrod Cannistraci
Music
M.Ed., Educational Psychology,
B.S.Ed., Music Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Angela Cochran
Mathematics
M.S., Curriculum & Instruction, Saint Vincent College;
B.S., Secondary Education-Mathematics, York College of Pennsylvania
Ashley Coombs
Psychology, Sociology
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Victoria Cope
English and Communications
Ph.D., Literature, Warnborough University;
M.A., English, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., Humanities-English Literature concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown;
Associate, General Studies, Montgomery Community College
Lisa Covitch
Psychology, Sociology
M.A., Public Affairs, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.S., Child & Adolescent Development, Pennsylvania State University
Andrea Criswell
Heath Sciences
M.S., Food and Nutrition,
B.S., Dietetics, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Kacy Crowley
Psychology, Sociology
M.A., Sociology
Morgan Daugherty
Sociology
M.S.W., Social Work, University at Buffalo SUNY
Lorie DeMarco
M.Ed., Teaching & Curriculum,
B.S., Elementary & Kindergarten Education, Pennsylvania State University
Jared Divido
Biology
M.S., Anatomy & Advanced Forensic Anthropology, University of Dundee;
B.A., Anthropology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Maria Ellenberger
English
Ph.D., English - Literature and Criticism concentration,
M.A., English - Literature concentration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., English Literature, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
David Ervine
Religion, Addiction Certificate
Ph.D., Biblical Studies Interdisciplinary
Jessica Ferguson
Business, Economics, Communications
M.B.A., Business Administration,
M.H.R.M., Human Resources Management, Saint Francis University;
B.S., Business - Financial Services concentration, Pennsylvania State University
Simone Flesik
Biology
D.C., Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic
Megan Flower
Spanish, Criminal Justice
J.D., Juris Doctor, Duquesne University,
B.A., Political Science, Susquehanna University
Michele Fochtman
Early Childhood Education
M.Ed., Education-General, School Counseling concentration, Frostburg State University;
B.A., Business - Accounting concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Christina Fosbrink
Communications
M.S., Multimedia Technology,
B.A., Communication Studies - Radio & Television concentration, California University of Pennsylvania
Dana Friedman
Computer Information Technology, Academic/Career Planning
M.Ed., Leadership,
B.S., Computer Systems Management, Saint Francis University;
A.A.S., Computer Information & Communication Technology, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
John Fris
Computer Information Technology
M.Ed., Business/Workforce Development,
M.A., Adult & Community Education,
B.S., Finance, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Carolyn George
Biology, Chemistry
Ph.D., Biochemistry with a concentration in Molecular Biology & Developmental Biology, Cornell University
Ryan George
English, Communications
M.A., Creative Writing, Wilkes University;
B.A., Communication, Waynesburg College
Joseph Giossi
Biology
M.S., Integrative & Biomedical Physiology, Pennsylvania State University;
B.S., Biology, South Dakota State University
Annette Godissart
Biology
M.B.A., Business Administration - Management concentration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.S., Microbiology - Medical Technology concentration, Pennsylvania State University
Lawrence Goetz
Sociology
Ph.D., Administration & Leadership Studies, High School,
M.A., History, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., Social Sciences, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Daryle Gracey
Psychology
M.S., Professional Counseling, Carlow University;
B.A., Psychology, Seton Hill College
Shontae Graham
Psychology
M.H.S., Human Services, Lincoln University;
B.A., Psychology, Edinboro University
Charles Hamonko
Business, Economics
M.A., Personnel Administration,
M.A., Industrial Relations-Labor Relations, Saint Francis College;
B.A., Secondary Education-Social Sciences concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Jaime Helbig
Art
M.F.A., Fine Art, Academy of Art University;
B.S., Art Education & Art Studio, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Shane Himes
Computer Science
M.B.A., Business Administration, Saint Francis University;
B.S., Business - Financial Services concentration, Pennsylvania State University
Jasmine Hines
Biology
M.S., Biotechnology, Johns Hopkins University
Ronald Horner
Music
D.M.A., Music, West Virginia University
Cara Huerbin
Biology
M.A.T., Instruction & Learning - Science Education concentration,
B.S., Biological Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
Joni Hufford
Business
M.B.A., Business Administration,
B.A., Business - Management concentration, University of Pittsburgh
Marie Hufford
Mathematics
M.A., Mathematics,
B.S., Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Aimee Itle
Biology
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction,
B.S., Animal Bioscience, Pennsylvania State University
Kaitlyn Kieta
Biology
M.S., Biotechnology - Biotechnology Management specialization, University of Maryland University College;
B.S., Animal Sciences, Pennsylvania State University
Kristie King
Psychology, Sociology
M.S.W., Social Work - Service to Hispanic Children & Families concentration, Our Lady of the Lake University;
B.S.W., Social Work, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania;
A.A., Social Work, Reading Area Community College
Scott Kinser
M.A., Criminology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Erik Kormos
Communications
Ph.D., Communication Media & Instruction Technology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, Cleveland State University;
B.S., Communication-Journalism, Slippery Rock University
Thomas Kunrod
Business, Economics
J.D., Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School;
B.A., History, Saint Francis College
Eve Laidacker
Health & Wellness
M.S., Higher Education Counseling/Student Affairs, West Chester University
Jodi Lambertus
Mathematics
M.Ed., Education, Saint Francis University;
B.S., Secondary Education - Mathematics concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Robert Lamkin
History, Geography, Government
M.A., History, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., History/Secondary Education, Crown College
Robin Latchford
Business
M.B.A., Business Administration,
B.S., Business Administration,
A.S., Business Administration, Saint Francis University
Christopher Lint
Basic Communication Skills
B.A., Secondary Education-Spanish concentration, University of Pittsburgh
Kelly Maffia
Psychology, Sociology
M.S.W., Social Work, The Ohio State University;
B.S., Social Work, Juniata College
Robert Mainhart
Communications, Media Production
M.B.A., Business Administration,
B.S., Management, Saint Francis University
Dave Mastovich
Transfer
M.A., Political Science, University of Kentucky;
B.A., Political Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
David McCabe
Religion
M.Div., Divinity, Union Presbyterian Seminary;
B.A., Religion, Washington & Lee University
Karen McCabe
Health Care
M.H.SC., Health Science, Saint Francis University
Irvin Meredith
Health Sciences
M.S.P., Pharmaceutical Sciences-Medication Therapy Management, University of Florida;
M.B.A., Business Administration, Executive concentration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.S., Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Chris Meyer
Computer Science
P.S.M, Professional Science Masters in Cybersecurity, California University of Pennsylvania
Megan Montag
Health Sciences, Healthy Lifestyles
M.A., Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University;
B.S., Clinical Dietetics-Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh
Giovanni Montenegro, Psy.D
Psychology
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology;
B.A., Psychology & Politics, New York University
Jessica Moore
English
M.A., English, Southern New Hampshire University;
B.A., English, Pennsylvania State University
Katie Moyer
Education
M.Ed., Educational Leadership - College Student Affairs concentration,
B.S.Ed., Special Education / Early Childhood, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Marjorie Moyer
Art
M.A., Art History, Virginia Commonwealth University;
B.A., Liberal Arts, Pennsylvania State University
Randi Myers
ACE, Psychology, Sociology
M.S.W., Social Work,
B.S.W., Social Work, Shippensburg University
Shannon Nicoloff, Psy.D.
Psychology, Communications
Psy.D., Counseling Psychology,
M.A., Counseling Psychology, University of St. Thomas;
B.A., Communication Arts & Psychology, Hamline University
Rebecca Padgett
Psychology, Sociology
M.A., Counseling, Webster University
Tara Pardee
Education
M.Ed., Education - Special Education concentration,
B.A., Early Childhood Education, Carlow University;
B.A., Sociology - Clinical Sociology concentration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Mark Parfitt
Computer Information Technology, Business
M.B.A., Management, SUNY Empire State College;
B.S., Organizational Leadership, Saint Francis University;
A.S.B., Business Administration-Management/Marketing, South Hills School of Business & Technology
Julie Patosky
M.P.S., Community & Economic Development, Pennsylvania State University;
B.A., Business, University of Pittsburgh
Jessica Peacock
Psychology, Sociology
M.A., Human Services: Marriage & Family, Liberty University;
B.S., Psychology, Business option, Pennsylvania State University
Becky Piscitella
Mathematics
D.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction,
M.Ed., Mathematics Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Joanne Plack
Developmental Studies, FYE, Psychology, Healthy Lifestyles
M.Ed., Urban Education, Alvernia University;
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Edinboro University;
B.A., Psychology, Duquesne University
Monika Pringle, MD
Health Sciences
Medical Doctor-Medicine, Trisakti University
Gregory Reynolds
Psychology
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., Business Management, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Christine Rhoades
Psychology, Sociology
M.Ed., School Counseling,
B.S., Communications Media, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Paul Ricci
Statistics, Psychology, Computer Information Technology
M.A., Psychology in Education,
M.S., Biostatistics, University of Pittsburgh;
M.A., Psychology/Neuroscience, University of Hartford;
B.A., Psychology, Indiana University of Pittsburgh
Rebecca Ritchey
American Sign Language
M.A.Ed., Adult Education & Training, University of Phoenix;
B.A., Sign Language/Interpreter Education, Mount Aloysius College
Eric Roman
Computer Aided Drafting, Architectural/Civil Design
A.S.T., Industrial Design Technology, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Anthony Ross
Mathematics
M.A.T., Mathematics, Bowling Green State University;
B.A., Mathematics, Thiel College
Daniel Ross
Mathematics
M.S., Mathematics, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.S., Computer Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
Andrew Scanlan
Biology
M.S., Ecology, Pennsylvania State University;
B.S., Biology - Marine Biology concentration, Saint Francis University
Stephenie Schroth
Computer Science, Education
Ph.D., Learning, Design, and Technology,
M.Ed., Instructional Systems, Educational Technology option,
B.S., Elementary & Kindergarten Education, Elementary Education Technology option, Pennsylvania State University
Gwendolyn Schwab, MD
Health Sciences, Healthy Lifestyles
MD, Medicine, West Virginia University;
B.S., Biological Basis of Behavior - Behavioral Neuroscience & Behavioral Medicine concentration, University of Pennsylvania
Gary Sechrengost
Biology
M.Ed., Leadership, Saint Francis University;
B.S., Secondary Education, Pennsylvania State University
Shannon Seiler
Health Care
M.S., Health Care Administration, Grand Canyon University
Joseph Sernell
Academic/Career Planning
M.B.A., Homeland Security, Northcentral University;
B.A., Geography, University of Pittsburgh
Theresa Sewalk
Biology
D.C., Chiropractic, Sherman College of Chiropractic;
M.S., Nutrition & Functional Medicine, University of Western States;
B.S., Biology, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Steven Shaffer
Philosophy
D.Ed., Adult Education, Pennsylvania State University
Thomas Shepherd
Criminal Justice
M.S., Administration of Justice/Juvenile Justice, Shippensburg University
Erin Shifflett
English
M.Ed., Counseling & Development,
M.L.A., Liberal Arts, Auburn University Montgomery;
B.S.Ed., Language Arts Education, Troy University
Dr. Andrew Sicree
Physics
Ph.D., Geochemistry & Mineralogy, Pennsylvania State University;
B.S., Chemistry & English, Carnegie Mellon University
Allegra Slick
Early Childhood Education, Mathematics
M.Ed., Early Childhood Education, Northern Arizona University
B.A., Mathematics, Seton Hill College
Kenneth Smith
Business, Accounting, Computer Information Technology
M.B.A., Business Administration, Saint Francis University;
B.S., Manufacturing Engineering, Bradley University
Melissa Sneath
Criminal Justice
M.A., Social Science - Applied Criminology concentration, California University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., (Dual Major) Psychology & Sociology, Dickinson College
Dr. David Stains
Philosophy
Ph.D., Cooperative Prog in Religion, University of Pittsburgh
M.o.D., Divinity,
S.T.M., Sacred Theology, United Theological Seminary
Marco Stango
Philosophy
Ph.D., Philosophy & Theory of Human Sciences, University of Macerata~Italy;
M.A., Philosophy,
B.A., Philosophy, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
William Stanko
Business
M.B.A., Business Administration, Drexel University;
B.A., Social Sciences - Business Economics concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Trudi Stasko
Developmental Studies, English, Academic/Career Planning
M.S.Ed., Education-Elementary Reading & Literacy concentration, Walden University;
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Pittsburgh
Matthew Stumpf
English
M.A., English, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Seth Tanner
Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology
JD, Juris Doctor, Duquesne University;
B.A., Political Science, Juniata College
Dr. Marsha Tate
Communications, Computer Information Technology
Ph.D., Mass Communications, California University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Communications, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania;
M.S., Library Science, Clarion University;
B.A., Political Sciences, Pennsylvania State University
Nina Tedeschi
Music
Doctor of Worship Studies, Worship Studies, Liberty University;
M.M., Applied Music, Duquesne University;
B.A., Music, Lycoming College
Samson Thoburn
English
Masters, English Studies - Contemporary Literature & Culture concentration,
B.A., English Literature & American Studies, University of Manchester
Rachel Thomas-Kimmel
English, Communications
M.A., English, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.A. Communications, Pennsylvania State University
Lynn Thompson
Biology
M.S., Nursing, Pennsylvania State University;
B.S., Registered Nurse, Mount Aloysius College
Stephen Tomasko
Computer Information Technology
M.S., Information Technology, Capella University;
B.S. Professional Studies-Math, Science, Computer Science, Mount Aloysius College;
A.A.S. Electronics Technology, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Tracy Tredennick
Psychology, Sociology
M.S.W., Social Work,
B.A., Social Sciences - Sociology concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Christine Trexler
Computer Science
M.B.A., Management, Salve Regina University
Patrick Trimble
Geography
M.S., Geography, Pennsylvania State University;
B.A., Geography, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Jason Upton
Communications, Religion
M.S., Organizational Leadership, Geneva College;
B.A., Biblical Studies, Indiana Bible College;
A.A., Letters, Arts, Science, Pennsylvania State University
Holly Uram
Criminal Justice
M.A., Criminology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Kimberly Vandevander
Business, FYE, Academic/Career Planning
M.B.A., Marketing,
B.S., Business-Management, University of Phoenix;
Associate, Medical Secretary, Altoona School of Commerce
Christopher Vann
Business, Economics, Electric Utility Program
M.A., Human Resource Management,
B.S., Occupational Education,
A.A.S., Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University
Tracy Vargas
Sociology
M.A., Sociology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., Sociology, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Michelle Voeghtly
Psychology
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., Psychology, Mount Aloysius College
Richard Von Schlichten
History
MSLS, Library & Informational Studies - School Library Administration concentration, Clark Atlanta University;
B.A., History, Georgia Southwestern State University
Melinda Wadsworth
Health Care
M.S., Nursing, Chamberlain University
Anja Wagner
Psychology
M.Ed., Special Education,
B.S., Special Education - Young and/or Severely Handicapped concentration, Pennsylvania State University
Shasta Wagner
Early Childhood Education
M.Ed., Teaching & Learning, Lock Haven University;
B.S.Ed., Elementary Education - Mathematics concentration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
A.A.S., Human Services - Early Child Care and Development concentration, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Kolby Wasnick
Accounting
M.B.A., Business Administration,
B.S., Accounting, Mount Aloysius College
Paula Zitzler
Anthropology/Sociology
M.S., Public Archeology, Rensselaer;
B.A., Anthropology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Faculty (Part-Time Lecturer)
Patte Bechtold
Mathematics
B.S., Secondary Education Mathematics and General Studies, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Patricia Corrente
Mathematics
B.S., Mathematics Education, Pennsylvania State University
Cynthia Frazier
Health Sciences
A.A.S., Healthcare Information Specialist, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Sam Fuge
Music, Healthy Lifestyles
Bachelor of Music, Music - Music Education concentration, West Virginia University
Lari Gallaher
Mathematics
B.S.Ed., Secondary Education Mathematics, Lock Haven University
Olivia Gennaro
Art
B.S.Ed., Art Education
Matthew Harnett
Computer Aided Drafting, BUI
B.A., Secondary Education - English concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Amanda Hoffman
Diet Therapy
B.S., Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University
Ryan Kieta
Architectural/Civil Design
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture - Geography concentration, Pennsylvania State University
Samantha Kinley
Mathematics
B.A., Mathematics - Secondary Education concentration, Saint Francis University
Dane Lamont
English, Communications
B.A., English - English-Writing concentration, Edinboro University
Matthew Matusko
Architectural/Civil Design
Shelley Merrell
Art
B.A., Art History & Graphic Design History, Edinboro University
Annette Nagle
Music
B.A., Letters, Arts, Science, Pennsylvania State University
Mandy Percinsky
Health Care
B.S., Nursing, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ryan Perrin
Physics
B.S., Physics, Indiana University of Pennsylvania;
A.S., Liberal Arts/Science-Mathematics/Science, Jamestown Community College
Jared Phillips
B.S., Physics, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Farhad Rashnavadi
Mathematics, Health Sciences, Healthy Lifestyles
B.S., Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
A.S., Engineering, Metropolitan Community College
Rhonda Rose
Health Sciences
B.S., Nursing, University of Pittsburgh
Robert Speicher
Mathematics
B.S., Secondary Education - Mathematics concentration, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Michael Trigona
Computer Information Technology
B.A., Business - Management concentration, University of Pittsburgh
Noel Villadolid
Computer Information Technology
Associate’s, Computer Electronics Technology, Advanced Computing Institute
Robert Vlasaty
Mathematics, Computer Information Technology
B.S., Secondary Education Mathematics,
B.S., Electrical Engineering Technology, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
John Young
Computer Information Technology
B.A., Business-Management concentration, University of Pittsburgh
Support Staff
Scott Beamer
Admissions Coordinator
A.A.S., Business Management, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Brenda Brewer
Somerset Center Assistant
B.S., Business Administration, Longwood College
Pamela Buseck
Administrative and Student Services Coordinator, Blair
A.S.B., Secretarial Sciences, Altoona School of Commerce
Timothy Crawford
Service Worker
Jonathan Dixon
Custodian, Blair
Mark Gyurik
Service Worker
Amanda Helbig
Admissions & Information Clerk, Blair
B.S., Business, Pennsylvania State University
Jonathan Kohan
Service Worker
Adrianne Kuhar
Administrative Assistant
B.A., Communication, Saint Vincent College
A.A., Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Eileen Kyler
Library Clerk
A.A.S., Computer Information and Communication Technology, Network Administration, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Cheryl Long
Huntingdon Center Assistant
Amber Mangus
Service Worker
Chantel Musser
Huntingdon Center Assistant
Margaret Oldham
Reference Services Assistant
M.A., Linguistics, University of Virginia;
B.A., English, Juniata College
Craig Peracchino
Service Worker
Robert Podolak
Service Worker
Thomasa Pridgen
Student Records Coordinator
B.A., English, California University of Pennsylvania;
A.A., Liberal Arts, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Andrea Pulsney
Blair Center Assistant
B.S., Business-Management, Liberty University
Steven Russo
Service Worker
Kathleen Samay
Administrative Assistant
B.A., Art, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Kathleen Schutte
Purchasing & Mail Services Clerk
Richard Stock
Service Worker
Julia Taylor
Admissions and Information Clerk, Ebensburg
Sally Tiracave
KEYS Program Student Facilitator
B.A., History/Secondary Education, Saint Francis University
Nancy Webb
Student Accounts Assistant
A.A.S., Health Related Professions, Saint Francis University
Melissa Zukus
Financial Aid Assistant
A.S.B., Secretarial Sciences, ICM School of Business
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