PROVIDENCE COLLEGE - Key Persons
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- Associate Professor of Computer Science
Adam Villa (Associate Professor of Computer Science) pursues research in computer science pedagogy, data analytics, and big data management. He also studies computer security and storage/networking infrastructures. Adam is the director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Providence College, which supports faculty members' teaching and learning. He has taught courses on database management systems, computer security, software development, computer architecture, and data analytics.
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My name is Claire (Woodman) Laquerre. I was born in Woonsocket Rhode Island, graduated from Woonsocket High School, and moved on to obtain a science degree. I returned to Woonsocket as a science teacher focusing on teaching science to students with limited English skills. I continued my education at Rhode Island College earning my MAT in Secondary Education concentrating in the Biological Sciences.
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Education: (Ph.D. Catholic University of America, 2003).
She teaches and publishes in the area of Historical Theology.
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- Director of Special Projects at New Heights Charter School
Adjunct Professor
Contact Information:
jgeier1@providence.edu
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PhD; Education Policy with a focus on the Sociology of Education
University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Jess Geier currently serves as the Director of Special Projects at New Heights Charter School, a 6-12 early college high school, where she is also a founding member. She is also an adjunct professor in Sociology and Women's and Gender Studies at Providence College and previously taught at Rhode Island College, Johnson and Wales, Boston College, and the University of Texas at Austin. Jess' research and teaching interests explore the intersection of access and equity via a feminist perspective. She is fond of saying, "You know everything about everything you know, and nothing about everything you don't know". Exploring multiple perspectives on issues such as race, class, and gender in a seminar-style course is her favorite place to be on a college campus. Married to her college sweetheart and mother to two young sons, Jess loves to read, bake and spend time with her friends and family.
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Biography: Jacqueline Kelley has worked in various legal and human resource professional capacities for the State of Rhode Island since 1992. She has been involved in collective bargaining negotiations for the State under several administrations, as well as having represented the State in court, arbitrations, and grievances. She has a BA in Social Psychology from Tufts University and a Law Degree from Boston University.
She is on various boards, holding officer roles for Rhode Island Labor and Employment Relations Association, International Public Management Association, and American Public Human Services Association Attorney Affiliate and a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association and Society for Human Resource Management, as well as having been a Lecturer at a variety of local and national conferences.
In Jacqueline's spare time she travels, paints, knits/croquets/sews, works on home repair projects, kayaks/paddleboards, and is an avid hiker having climbed Mount Washington twice.
Courses taught: MGT 374 Negotiation and MGT 301 Organizational Behavior
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- Nurse Practitioner
Jo-Ann Moore is a Nurse Practitioner who received her Bachelors of Science of Nursing from Rhode Island College, her Master of Nursing/Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Degree from Stony Brook University and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Gonzaga University.
She has vast experience in Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Pain Management, Addiction Medicine, Urology and Home Care as well as Nursing Education.
Courses taught: Public Health and Epidemiology
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Professor Gemma is an Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies and has taught management courses at Providence College for more than 40 years. He teaches MGT 105 (Principles of Business Management).
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Dr. Hibbard brings 40+ years of experience in education to our Teacher Certification Program (TCP). She taught K-12 special education in South Texas, New York, and North Carolina, and she lived and worked with young adults who have intellectual disabilities in a supported living group home. Dr. Hibbard completed her BS in Education at Lesley College (now Lesley University) and her M.Ed. at N. C. Central University. After completing her doctoral degree at UNC-Greensboro., Dr. Hibbard returned to New England in 2000 and taught at Framingham State University until 2015. After retiring for three months, she joined the Providence College family and became the TCP Coordinator. Dr. Hibbard also works with the Professional Pet Assisted Therapy certificate program in SCE.
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Kirtley Fisher is the Associate Chief of Staff in the Office of the Commissioner at the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE). She oversees special projects and the implementation of the agency's strategic plan. Previously, she worked as an Experience Design Leader at the nonprofit Business Innovation Factory, where she developed and tested human-centered solutions to pressing social issues in education and health care, including a design thinking program for educators. For ten years, she worked as a legislative aide for Congressman Jim Langevin (RI-02) and advised him on issues that included education, economic development, and children and families. She is also a Special Lecturer at Providence College's School of Continuing Education and teaches the Leadership and Diversity course. She received a B.A. in International Studies from Emory University and an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, focusing on systems change and implementing innovative concepts.
Courses taught: Leadership & Diversity
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Kristin Cassarino is a passionate and energetic verteran Rhode Island educator. With more than ten years experience teaching Educational Psychology in the Teacher Certification Program at her alma mater, Providence College, Ms. Cassarino brings dynamic teaching strategies and a wealth of practical theory-based methodology to pre-service teachers. As an alumnus of the Teacher Certification Program herself, Kristin has a deep appreciation for the unique needs and challenges of her students. A first generation college graduate, she holds a Master's degree in modern European history from Providence College and a Bachelor's degree in European history from the University of Rhode Island where she graduated summa cum laude. Kristin currently serves as the Social Studies Department Coordinator and teaches 9th grade social studies at William M. Davies, Jr. Career & Technical High School. During her tenure, Mrs. Cassarino has served in many leadership capacities including Mentor Program Coordinator, curriculum designer, and state and local district professional development facilitator. Notably, Kristin Cassarino was selected as 2019-2020 District Teacher of the Year and was a finalist for 2020-2021 Rhode Island State Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Cassarino is a champion of equity in education and is dedicated to multicultural approaches to teaching and learning.
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Professor DeFanti brings professional sales and marketing experience into the classroom, having worked in both corporate and agency settings. He'll share his expertise with you about marketing strategy, social media, and branding in MKT 205 (Principles of Marketing).
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Born in Boston and raised in the city's West Roxbury section, Dr. Lescault was educated at Saint Theresa's School and Catholic Memorial before continuing his education at Providence College where he earned a B.A., two M.A.s, and a Ph.D.. His career in education has included serving as Headmaster of Saint Paul's in Harvard Square, a school connected to Harvard's Catholic chaplaincy and Saint Paul's Church. His teaching career at Providence began in 2006 and has included graduate level courses and courses through the School of Continuing Education. Dr. Lescault is the author of In Season and Out of Season and A Life of service. He is a lifelong musician, enjoying time at the piano and on guitar. Among honors received is a Papal Knighthood, conferred in 2007.
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Education: Ph.D. - Universidad de Educacíon a Distancia (U.N.E.D.)
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Biography: A proud alumna of PC, Professor McLaughlin has been an attorney for over 30 years. She has served in the public sector for 15 years, notably as the first female Director of Administration and Deputy City Solicitor for the City of Providence. Professor McLaughlin has also held leadership position in both higher education institutions and independent schools while also teaching General Law at PC since 1999. Her personal interests include teaching both yoga and mindfulness in community and workplace settings.
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Patricia lives in Providence and has taught in the School of Continuing Education since 1987. She is one of the founders of Providence Community Library and serves on its board of directors. She is currently the coordinator of RI Transit Riders, an advocacy group for public transit passengers, and a member of the board of trustees of Providence Preservation Society.
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Professor Maloney offers more than 35 years of professional finance experience, having worked as a chief financial officer in a corporate setting as well as owner of an independent accounting practice. He's also taught finance for 40+ years at the college level.
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Peter Johnson's prose poetry and fiction have been awarded an NEA and two Rhode Island Council on the Arts fellowships. His second book of prose poems received the James Laughlin Award from The Academy of American Poets. New books are: Old Man Howling at the Moon (Madhat Press, 2018), A Cast-iron Aeroplane That Can Actually Fly: Commentaries from 80 Contemporary American Poets on Their Prose Poetry, editor (MadHat Press, 2019), and Truths, Falsehoods, and a Wee Bit of Honesty: A Short Primer on the Prose Poem, With Selected Letters from Russell Edson (MadHat Press, 2020). A new book of short stories, SHOT, has just been published by MadHat Press. He is at peterjohnsonauthor.com
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Sarah B Graumann holds an MBA in Marketing and Management from Providence College and a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Business Management from the University of Hartford. Her earliest work with teams began as a professional flutist in small ensembles and orchestras. She has since led marketing and sales efforts for various companies in the music and manufacturing fields, including a world-renowned international musical instrument brand. She has also started two companies: a music booking agency and most recently, a creative agency with her husband, Richard.
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- Adjunct Professor
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Ed.D. - Northeastern University
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Sarah Burrows, Ed.D., Director of Career Communities, believes that engagement, networking, and professional relationship management are keys to launch and advance one's career. She has held various roles in Higher Education, at Providence College as the Senior Associate Director, Center for Career Education, at Lasell University as Director of Internship Programs and at Simmons University as a Communication faculty member and Internship Program Director. She has developed a professional development badging program, created protocols and curricula for internship programs, taught Communication courses and conducted assessment of learning outcomes from work-integrated learning. Sarah serves as the VP of Research on the board of CEIA, and as a Regional Vice-Chair for the U.S. for the WACE-International Research Community. Sarah earned a B.F.A. from the NYSCC at Alfred University, an M.S. from Simmons University, and an Ed.D. from Northeastern University. Sarah enjoys reading, lap swimming, gardening, and spending time with her family.
Professor Burrows is a lifelong communications, leadership, and career development professional. She teaches COM 210 (Organizational Communication) and LDR 490 (Leadership and Communication).
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Stacey Veroni is a dedicated public servant. She has been a criminal prosecutor for 27 years, working as a prosecutor for the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General, where she served as the Chief of the Criminal Division for over ten years before joining the Department of Justice in 2019. She has prosecuted sexual assault, murder, and white-collar crimes in her career. Assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault is her passion. Stacey has taught at Providence College for over ten years. She has volunteered her time judging mock trial competitions, mentoring high school students, and taught prosecutors from Mexico in trial advocacy.
Courses taught: Legal Environment of Business, Basic Criminal Law, Criminal Courts (JWU)
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- Certified Reading / Literacy Specialist
Susan F. Skawinski is a certified reading/ literacy specialist and a literacy teacher educator. She earned her undergraduate degree in elementary education from Bridgewater University, her master's degree in reading development from the University of Rhode Island, and her doctorate in language and literacy development from Boston University. She taught in the Elementary / Special Education Department at Providence College for 26 years where she was awarded the Joseph R. Accinno Teaching Award in 2013. Prior to teaching at Providence College, Susan worked as a literacy support specialist at the Rhode Island Department of Education. She has been a classroom teacher and reading specialist in elementary, middle and secondary grades and has served in several administrative positions in Rhode Island school districts. Her research interests include a focus on the writing development of multilingual learners, the analysis of expository text structure, and formative assessment.
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Education: Ph.D. - Resource Economics University of Rhode Island
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- Director of the Music Technology and Production Program
William Longo is the Director of the Music Technology and Production program at Providence College, where he also teaches courses in jazz studies, music theory, and composition.
A versatile composer and arranger, Longo's works have been performed and recorded by notable jazz and popular artists, including Bruce Hornsby, Steve Miller, Jon Secada, Cyrille Aimée, and Nicole Henry. In 2014, Longo received the USAFB Sammy Nestico Award for his composition, New Day, which was premiered by The Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. In addition to his work as a composer, Longo also works as a conductor, recording and mixing engineer, and producer.