Staff Appreciation 2019
How do you celebrate a fabulous faculty and staff like Northampton Community College’s? By bringing the biggest and best party in the country to the college for the annual Staff Appreciation party! Mardi Gras beads, bling, and bountiful fun were on hand for all to enjoy in the festively decorated Spartan Center. Guests came decked out in traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold to celebrate the achievements of faculty and staff while commemorating memorable milestones in their careers. The NCC house band, "The Imposters," provided a lively soundtrack to the festivities. View all the images from NCC’s version of Bourbon Street in this photo gallery.
The evening started with an impressive performance by Mia Rossi, communications coordinator, on a lyra hoop, a circular ring similar to a hula hoop that’s suspended in the air. Rossi performed aerial acrobatics and a dance routine to the song “Legendary” by Welshly Arms. Her flips and turns had the audience breaking out into spontaneous applause.
Sodexho provided a delicious New Orleans style feast that included jambalaya and rice and beans served family style. After dinner, awards were given out.
The highest award NCC presents went to Kate Curry, assistant professor of early childhood education. Curry received the Christensen Award for Excellence in Teaching. In nominating her, students praised her for “always taking the time to help all of her students and using her connections and resources to encourage us and help us find good opportunities.”
Other awards for professional excellence went to:
Dianna Kish, non-credit culinary instructor, Excellence in Non-Credit Instruction Award
Rebecca Lamar, early childhood education adjunct faculty member, Excellence in Teaching by an Adjunct Faculty Member Award
Amy Rotzell, Fab Lab assistant, Part-Time Staff Excellence Award
JoAnne Mercovich, Records assistant, Support Staff Excellence Award
Catherine Kehler, Success Navigator, Award for Professional Staff Excellence
Jackie Novak, communications adjunct family member, Dick & Pat Richardson Spirit Award
FACULTY/STAFF RECOGNITION:
PROMOTIONS
To Professor
Brian E. Alnutt, History
William A. Doney, Engineering/Physics
Lucille H. Keim, Radiography
Ben Sholomo Levy, History
Evonne N. Loomis, Library
William J. Magilton III, Chemistry
Karen A. Mattes, Biology
Michael L. Pogach, English
Cyd H. Skinner, Psychology
Gina A. Turner, Psychology
To Associate Professor
Matthew N. Bartholomew, Counseling
Kevin G. Casey, Automotive Technology
Rebecca R. Heid, Hospitality Mgmt.
Andrew R. McIntosh, Sociology
Marketa S. Scott, English as a Second Language
Melenese Sivells, Early Childhood Education
STANDARD APPOINTMENTS
Susan R. Manela – Assistant Professor, Healthcare Office Administration
Andrew R. McIntosh – Assistant Professor, Sociology
Stacie Phillips – Instructional Assistant, Tutorial Coordinator
Beatriz L. Messina – Assistant Professor, Counseling
Marketa S. Scott – Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language
Mary P. Vogl – Professional Assistant II, Nursing
ADVANCED DEGREES
Miranda L. Baker, MS, Education, Hofstra University, September, 2018
Susan Schultheis, BS, Technical Leadership, Bloomsburg University, December, 2018
Gayriel A. Lester, MSN, Nursing, Wilkes University, August, 2018
RECOGNITION OF YEARS SERVED
Academic Affairs
10 Sandra C. Hannigan - Instructional Technologist
15 Rebecca A. Reddin - Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs
15 Mary C. Mayock - Secretary
15 Elaine M. Vasko - Learning Management System Administrator
30 Barbara A. Moralis - Information Services Assistant
Allied Health and Sciences
10 Paula A. Krzemien - Adjunct, Nutrition
10 Kathleen J. Ruyak - Adjunct, Dental
10 Karen M. Uhler - Adjunct, Nursing
15 Lori A. Briskie - Clinical Coordinator
15 Kathleen M. Cortright - Adjunct, Dental
15 David J. Gelormo - Associate Professor, Chemistry
15 Mariellen L. Hittner - Instructional Manager, Nursing Education
15 Lucille H. Keim - Associate Professor, Radiography
15 Thomas A. McGovern - Adjunct, Biology
15 JoAnn L. Standlick - Adjunct, Dental
15 Kerri-Lyn Wheeler - Adjunct, Sonography
25 Ronald R. Strisofsky - Adjunct, Dental
35 Daniel R. Peters - Science Lab Technician
35 Darryl A. Peters - Science Lab Technician
Business and Technology
10 Terry Chrapacz - Adjunct, Math
10 Steven G. Gerbino - Financial Coach
10 Daniel E. Philipps - Program Manager, HVAC/R
10 Naglaa A. Youssef - Adjunct, Math
15 Kevin G. Casey - Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
15 Joseph J. Chickey - Adjunct, Electrotechnology
15 Jeannie E. Galick - Associate Professor, Mathematics
15 Brian W. Snyder - Adjunct, Computer Science
15 Holly M. Zakos - Adjunct, Computer Science
20 Mary Catherine Farrand - Adjunct, Office Administration
20 Annie Laurie I. Meyers - Professor, Business & Paralegal
25 Patrick W. Kelley - Adjunct, Business
30 Diane M. Belles - Secretary to the Dean
35 Ebrahim T. Ahmadizadeh - Professor, Mathematics
35 Mohammed S. Bajwa - Professor, Economics
35 Karen L. Parker - Associate Professor, Electronics Technology
Community Education
10 Michael Carl Flesher - Adjunct, Community Education
10 Patricia A. Flesher - Adjunct, Community Education
10 Barry M. Leck - Adjunct, Community Education
10 William C. Lester, Jr. - Adjunct, Community Education
10 Kristina L. Mack - Adjunct, Community Education
10 Christine E. Wagner - Secretary
10 Martha Torres - Secretary
10 Kimberley A. Wright - Student Success Specialist
10 Caitlin A. McEnroe - Adjunct, Community Education
10 Cindy R. Young - Office Assistant
15 Debra L. Anagnost - Adjunct, Community Education
15 Marlene A. Gebhard - Program Coordinator
15 Holly L. Derhammer - Adjunct, Community Education
15 Marilyn A. Frable - Adjunct, Community Education
15 Kristin M. Rex - Adjunct, Community Education
15 Janet Troche-Molerio - Adjunct, Community Education
15 Elisabeth F. Walakovits - Adjunct, Community Education
15 Qun Xu - Adjunct, Community Education
15 Deana D. Young - Adjunct, Community Education
15 Coleen M. Seng - Administrative Assistant, Community Education
15 Jesse R. Harris - Adjunct, Community Education
15 Ronald A. Miles - Adjunct, Community Education
15 Carol Ann Yuknis - Adjunct, Community Education
20 Darlene M. Tice - Secretary
20 Kathryn Rector - Program Coordinator, Adult Literacy
20 Ge Quan “Nancy” Collings - Adjunct, Community Education
20 Patricia “Tayha” Keenan - Adjunct, Community Education
20 Jean M. Perry - Adjunct, Community Education
25 Merlin A. Repsher - Adjunct, Community Education
25 Michele F. Pappalardo - Associate Dean, Workforce Development
25 Richard M. Metzger - Adjunct, Community Education
30 George H. Abt - Adjunct, Community Education
30 Ann H. Raines - Associate Director, CBI Leadership Development
30 Loretta L. Hein - Adjunct, Community Education
Education & Academic Success
10 Catherine A. Kuker - Adjunct, Early Childhood
10 Frederick J. Squire - Tutor, Professional II
10 Sharon A. Vietmeier - Program Manager, Early Childhood Education
15 Geraldine R. Bunnion O’Dowd - Instructional Assistant, Science Coordinator
15 Susan C. Stifel - Adjunct, Special Education
20 Terry L. Brindisi - Secretary
20 Erin R. Maciborski - Secretary
30 Christina L. Biechy - Child Care Assistant I
Finance and Operations
10 Lou Ann Suborits - Cashier
10 Stephanie A. Druckenmiller - Business Systems Analyst/Project Manager
10 Mark S. Wasylyszyn - Senior Systems Business Analyst
10 Virginia A. Varju - Payroll Assistant
10 Scott T. Hanzl - Maintenance I
10 Pedro E. Russi - Custodian
10 Christopher R. Sterner - Security Officer
15 Donna M. Cardascia - Bursar Assistant
15 Susan K. Frantz - Central Duplicating Lead Operator
15 William R. Fulmer - Senior Systems Developer Analyst
15 Barbara K. Kern - Mail/Receiving Clerk
15 Carl F. Kraemer - Postal Clerk
15 Gloria I. Vega - Custodian
20 Nicholas Gianopulos - Custodial Crew Leader
20 Barbara A. Homoney - Administrative Assistant
20 Christopher A. Klotz - Custodian
20 Richard C. Homoney - Security Officer
25 Lois A. Jaikes - ITS Consultant
25 Ricardo A. Orench - Lead Technician, Fowler Campus Services
45 Bruce A. Ealer - Postal/Receiving Clerk Crew Leader
Humanities & Social Sciences
10 Jennifer L. Absalom - Adjunct, English
10 Kelly R. Allen - Professor, English
10 Eric J. Chiles - Adjunct, Journalism
10 Jennifer A. DelQuadro - Professor, Communication/Theatre
10 Patrick O. Grubbs - Assistant Dean, Humanities & Social Sciences
10 Rosemary M. Haber - Adjunct, Music
10 Jennifer A. Harman - Adjunct, Psychology
10 Edgar M. Kessler - Adjunct, Geology
10 Christopher C. Knight - Adjunct, Communications
10 Nathan G. Schmidt - Adjunct, Philosophy
10 Robert F. Smith - Assistant Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences
10 Jennifer N. Tabor - Adjunct, English
10 William E. Whyte, III - Adjunct, Political Science
15 Jessica M. Artioli - Adjunct, ESLL
15 Jan M. Crooker - Adjunct, Art
15 Jaime H. Gallagher - Adjunct, English
15 Catherine A. Grozier - Assistant Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences
15 Hope J. Horowitz - Professor, Social Work/Sociology
15 Melissa E. Koberlein - Professor, Communication/Theatre
15 Kevin P. LeDonne - Adjunct, History
15 Mary S. Mathis - Assistant Professor, English
15 Thomas J. Molinaro - Adjunct, English
15 Dale R. Ritter - Adjunct, History
15 Marketa S. Scott - Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language
15 Ronit Shemtov - Professor, Sociology
15 Andria M. Zaia - Adjunct, Sociology
15 Todd P. Zimmerman - Adjunct, History
15 Douglas C. Zucco - Adjunct, Art
20 Judith A. Prozonic - Adjunct, Chemisty
30 Martha D. Orsi - Adjunct, English
35 James A. VonSchilling - Professor, English
Institutional Advancement
30 Brenda K. Weppel - Administrative Assistant, Institutional, Advancement
Monroe Campus
10 Precie A. Schroyer - Associate Dean, Monroe Campus
10 Keri Jean DiAngelis - Adjunct, Biology
10 Miles J. Harris - Associate Professor, Mathematics
10 Richard J. Orner - Instructor, Driver Training
10 Joann Charron - Tutor, Professional II
10 Lorry J. Bradley - Adjunct, Psychology
10 Wemara C. Lichty - Adjunct, Psychology
10 Bronson E. Safin - Maintenance I Crew Leader
15 Barbara A. Obrepalska-Bielska - Professor, Biotechnology
15 Beatriz Villar-Fernandez - Professor, Biology
15 John T. Hoback - Adjunct, Business
15 Charles J. Mathers - Associate Professor, Mathematics
15 Michael M. Logan - Adjunct, English
15 Belinda A. Austin - Associate Dean, Student Services
20 Mary Patricia Ward - Adjunct, Community Education
Student Affairs
10 Kate S. Helm - Admissions Officer
10 Rosemary Temmel - Admissions Assistant
15 Robert K. Colletta - Academic Advisor
15 Katherine Pharo - Customer Service Representative
15 Stephanie R. “Penny” Piper - KEYS Facilitator
15 Elizabeth L. Schaffer - Adjunct, Health
20 Donna L. Weber - Customer Service Representative
20 Ziona Brotleit - Counselor
20 Elba I. Carides - Professor, Counseling
20 Kathi Jo B. Weinert - Professor, Disability Services Specialist
20 John C. O’Donnell - Financial Aid Officer
20 Marie L. Calandra - Records Assistant
30 Karen L. Veres - Director, Career Services
35 Diana M. Holva - Financial Aid/Veterans’ Affairs Assistant
45 RoseAnn Palsi - Call Center Manager
RETIREMENTS
Donald J. Corrow - Postal Clerk, May 31, 2018
Susan D. Danial-Azer - Program Manager, Nursing Education, June 29, 2018
Dawn M. Dzienis - Online Learning Administrator, July 27, 2018
Richard S. Freer - Public Safety Officer, August 17, 2018
Stephen R. Donchez - Associate Bursar, August 31, 2018
Shirley M. Ring - Financial Aid/Veterans’ Affairs Assistant, August 31, 2018
Cynthia A. Woodling - Project Director, TAACCCT Grant, September 21, 2018
Scott E. Kalamar - Associate Professor, Culinary Arts, October 10, 2018
Jay D. Johnson - Maintenance II, October 26, 2018
Sharon T. Gavin Levy - Professor, English, December 31, 2018
Debra J. Weisbach - Administrative Assistant, Community Education, January 4, 2019
Jonathan D. Sumerfield - Central Duplicating Operator, January 7, 2019
Susan K. Frantz - Central Duplicating Lead Operator, March 1, 2019
Irene E. Mast - Program Administrator, CPR-First Aid Training Programs, March 29, 2019
RoseAnn Palsi - Call Center Manager, April 30, 2019
Debra A. Bohr - Director, Center for Civic & Community Engagement, May 23, 2019
Mary Kae Mayock - Secretary, Library, May 23, 2019
Marian T. Doyle - Associate Professor, Nursing, May 31, 2019
Deborah L. Levin-Goldstein - Professor, Dental Hygiene, May 31, 2019
Barbara Obrepalska-Bielska - Professor, Biotechnology, May 31, 2019
Karen L. Parker - Associate Professor, Electronics Technology, May 31, 2019
John G. “Skip” Todora - Technical Assistant II, Engineering Technician, May 31, 2019
Tonya J. Turtzo - Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene, May 31, 2019
Warren M. Farnell - Director, Automotive Technology, June 30, 2019
Brenda K. Weppel - Administrative Assistant, Institutional Advancement, June 30, 2019
Elizabeth Critelli - Follett Book Store
Kathleen M. Yarbrough – Secretary, Disability Services, June 30, 2019